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Hope someone can help with getting the right tools for wood crafts?

I'm not sure what I need, band saw, miter saw, jig saw or what?? There are so many different power tools to choose from, I have become overwhelmed when I go to look at them. I also need to find a good supplier for all the accessories.

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1. It depends on what sort of woodcraft. I would start with some basic hand tools, and a few handheld power tools. Such as a wood rasp, a coping saw, a jig saw a hand drill, and a skill saw, and some sand paper. Then as you improve a router with a basic table, and a table saw. By then you will have hopes and dreams of radial arm saws, jointers planes , maybe even cnc router tables.
2. nothing is on the right track. Every tool has a specific use within a purpose, so you have to choose wisely. If you're planning on small, softwood woodcrafts for dollhouses, model/train displays or scrapbooking, then small utility saws (coping, scroll, razor), a good X-Acto knife set, straightedge (metal yardstick works great!) and a self-healing mat would be the ticket. Model shops and stores like Michael's and Hobby Lobby are excellent sources for not only project wood, but the tools you need. Larger and harder wood stock requires more powerful and larger tools to handle the work (jig/circular saws, routers, etc). Cabinets, bookcases and chairs require a trip to Home Depot for lumber and tools. A good rule of thumb is the softer the wood, the more you can expect to use hand instead of power tools. Finishing projects require more hand tools, but I hope you get the idea. Good luck!
3. Try to find a dedicated woodworking shop, such as Woodcraft where the assistants tend to be woodworkers.
4. These websites will help you in a lot of areas. I think you will find them very useful . http://www.mjdtools.com/books/woodcarve.htm http://www.carvingpatterns.com/carvingtools1.htm