cloth, which helps remove that final layer of dust after sanding.

A set of paintbrushes of different sizes is a wise investment, as these will be used for many processes. Buy good quality and always wash them out after use. For this very purpose, ensure that the workshop is stocked with white spirit, so that you have the facility to wash the brush after use.

Basic hand and bench tools.

Apart from electrical tools and workshop machinery, hand tools are small enough to list as accessories. A bradawl helps the woodworker to mark out holes where they will drill, and is a great little tool. Another is a nail punch, which allows you to sink the nail below the surface of the wood, ready for finishing. Basic hand tools will always include a hammer, claw hammer, different types of saws including a hacksaw. Screwdrivers or a screwdriver set with all the different heads is also useful.

Hand tools can be added to at any time as need arises, and include all the extra bits and pieces that make life easier. Cramps of all different sizes allow the woodworker to secure during the glue stage of construction, and you can never have too many or too wide a variety. Be careful when buying cramps because many of the modern varieties are not sturdy as opposed to the original types of metal cramps which prove to be more reliable. It is also a good idea to have adjustable cramps which can be extended to long lengths if you intend to make large items such as doors.

Remember the expense of bits for a router. There are so many available on the market that the choice is hard. Choose good quality bits. You can also buy a mat for your workbench and a vise as these help you to keep items in place while you work on them. Look also at jigs. Many are very useful and easy to use with a router, helping you to make the most of ingenious design for such things as dove tail joints.

For added workspace.

One of the accessories which helps the woodworker to make the most of space is to buy collapsible trestles. These fold away neatly between uses, but are vital during the cutting or gluing up process. It is certainly worthwhile investing in a couple of pairs, since these are relatively inexpensive but extremely useful.

The Black and Decker workmate or equivalent is a good item to have since the portability of this means that you have the capability to clamp things firmly into place while you cut or to have an extra pair of hands when you need it. A roller stand also gives

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