Simmer & Sawdustby Sarah

The Tools I Actually Use

No sponsored lists, no wish lists. Just the kitchen and workshop tools that earn their keep around here.

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Hand tools hanging on a pegboard wall

People ask what tools to buy all the time. My honest answer is: fewer than you think.

In the kitchen, a good Dutch oven, one sharp knife, a scale and a bench scraper do about ninety percent of the work. In the garage, a cordless drill, a sander and a tape measure built nearly every project on this site.

I keep the full list in the shop. Some of those are affiliate links, and I only list things I actually use.

Sarah

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