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So there’s plenty of ways to go about it, pre covid, you could find places called makerspaces that often had a bunch of tools. Additionally, I’ve found lots of cities have woodworking “clubs” where you pay monthly dues and you get access to a “community” workshop.
With that said, you can do a lot with hand tools. A nice pull saw will go a long way. If you are looking for tools, I’ve found estate sales are great. About 2 years ago I picked up a 1930s craftsman bench top drill press and 12 in bandsaw for $100. Cleaned them up and they run good as new. Some of the old stuff is damn near indestructible.
EDIT: Check to see if there is a Rockler Woodworking or Woodcraft location near you. They often have classes that provide all the tools.
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What kind of woodworking would you like to do?
That will change recommendations quite drastically. The equipment necessary to turn bowls is much different than a furniture maker. Even different styles of furniture making require different setups.
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Personally I’d say that turning would be a great entry point. It doesn’t take an immense amount of equipment and supplies. I mean for furniture making you usually need at least the 3 lumber dimensioning tools; jointer, table saw, and thickness planer. Plus the endless multitude of other tools; clamps, joiners, miter saw, drills, bits, plug cutters, sanders, planes...the list is pretty much endless.
For turning you can get a very nice mini/midi lathe for $500-$800. If you get into it you’ll want to upgrade but that is just part of the game with woodworking, LOL. I’m always dreaming of the next better tool. To save yourself from buying all of the sharpening tools, which sharpening is its own discipline that takes time to learn, you can buy a carbide lathe set for $100-$200. The only other pieces of equipment that is “needed” I would say is a drill, some drill bits, and a small hand saw. Supplies are pretty simple; sandpaper of different grits, stains, finishes, etc.
The one big drawback of turning is it makes a hell of a mess. Depending on your situation you could just let it fly and clean it up later or create a mini-room to contain the chips.
I’m probably missing some things. Hopefully someone else can expand on or correct me where appropriate.
I got everything I have from yard sales, from radial arm saws to all my hand tools. Towns like concord or Lincoln you could probably find great stuff - Not sure bout during COVID. If you just want some speed squares and chisels you can go to lowes but there are stores like woodcraft (one in Woburn or natick or something) that have more high end tools. I bought a cool Japanese saw there for joinery