The Most Useful Tools for Summer Furniture Decor
Summer is the perfect time to start a new hobby, like building or updating your furniture. There are several essential tools you should own to make sure your carpentry is up to par.
In this article, we’ll go over some of the top tools you should own. Here’s how to get started.
Small-Sized Hammer
One of the most essential tools for any kind of job is a good hammer. When it comes to furniture décor, you are probably going to want to own a small one that is around 8 oz at the most. Metal heads or wooden mallet heads will do fine.
Small hammers are ideal for driving in nails, adjusting planes, and are an essential tool for beginners and experts alike.
Block Plane
A cheap block plane can go a long way. These furniture decor tools are perfect for many woodworking jobs like smoothing out wood or glue placement.
Bevel Edge Chisel
Grabbing yourself a full set of chisels will really come in handy as a lot can get done with a ¼’’, a ½’’ and a 1’’ chisel to fully sculpt the furniture designs you have in mind. Even cheaper chisels are known to be very durable and will potentially last a lifetime.
Card Scraper
Card scrapers are extremely valuable items to own in your toolset as they are excellent when it comes to working with complex hard wood grains or curvy sections.
Some beginners may be intimidated by how to properly handle them, but the adjustment period is easier than it seems. It’s worth the effort as they can help save you hours of sanding in the long-term.
Paint Brushes and Rollers
Every wall or furniture item needs a fresh coat of paint every now and then. Buy yourself some new but inexpensive painting tools so you can breathe new life into your summer décor.
Level
Levels are essential to making sure your wall décor, picture frames and floors are all as flat and evenly placed as possible. They can be a little pricey but they are easy to use and will come in handy often.
Step Ladder
Never underestimate how useful a few extra feet of height can be. Step ladders can be essential for painting, hanging up decorations and even cleaning the top of tall cabinets and shelves.
