The claw hammer is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to pound nails into objects but it also has the ability to extract them as well. The claw hammer is often regarded as one of the most basic and essential tools, not only for carpenters but also for homeowners.

The workbench is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used as a surface to hold work pieces while they are being crafted or worked on. Workbenches usually need to be heavy and sturdy, while also having a means of holding objects in place.

The band saw is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to cut precise shapes and curves. It is identified by its sharp, long blade that is formed from a continuous band of metal.

The power drill is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to bore holes into materials. It is also often used as a means of fastening materials together as well.

The jig is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to control either the motion or location of materials or tools. Jigs are oftentimes custom made by the people who use them.

The palm sander is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to smooth surfaces using sandpaper. They are handheld and usually either move in a circular pattern or back and forth.

The nail set is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to assist with driving nail heads into materials (such as wood). They can also be used to from impressions or for decorative purposes as well.

The screwdriver is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to either remove or insert screws. There is a wide variety of screwdrivers (available in a range of sizes and shapes) each classified by the tip that it has.

The table saw is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to cut wood into desired lengths and shapes. Due to its bulk and large size, it is often classified as a permanent fixture.

The featherboard is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used as a safety device when working with power saws. It can also be used as an aid to achieve more precise cuts.

The surface planer is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to produce a flat surface along a board's length. More useful surface planers usually have the ability to adjust the depth.

The bench grinder is a piece of carpentry equipment that is used for a wide range of grinding purposes. Some carpenters use them to keep burrs off of screwdrivers or simply keep their chisels sharp.

The tool storage system is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to organize and store the array of tools and equipment that carpenters use. It is usually wall mounted, but specifics will vary.

The sabre saw is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to cut relatively thin materials. The sabre saw is handheld and features a toothed blade.

Safety glasses are a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to protect the wearer’s eyes from damage. Safety glasses can come in various styles; however, the ones that are used by carpenters usually not only protect the eyes from the front but also from the side.

The drill press is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to perform more precise drilling procedures. It is a fixed style of drill that may be mounted on a stand.

The sliding bevel is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used for measuring and transferring angles. It is usually made of a wood or plastic angle connected to a metal blade.

The compound miter saw is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to perform combination cuts. It is notable for being able to set to bevel up to 45 degrees and cut at a 60-degree angle in both directions.

The orbital sander is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to smooth surfaces and materials. It can often be seen as a more effective version of the palm sander.

The tape measure is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to obtain precise measurements. Unlike a ruler, the tape measure has the benefit of being flexible.

The jointer is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to obtain flat surfaces or square edges. It is useful for jobs that the surface planer cannot usually handle.

The hand saw is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to cut pieces of wood to required lengths. While power saws have made them somewhat obsolete, they still have place on the shelves of many carpenters.

The caliper is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to acquire extremely precise measurements that are particularly useful when fine-tuning. They can be obtained in traditional analog styles or more modern digital variants.

The chisel is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to either make decorative etchings or cut into wood for joints or other purposes. The average carpenter will have several chisels of varying sizes for different jobs.

The metal detector is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to – as the name suggests – locate metal. While it may not seem like a true carpentry tool, you will oftentimes always find a handheld metal detector in any seasoned carpenter’s toolbox, ready to find dangerous hidden nails.

The utility knife is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to perform tasks that don’t really necessitate the use of a chisel. It can be used to clean out joints or do something as simple as make markings for rough estimations.

The router is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to hollow out an area in wood or even hard plastic. They can be either handheld or fastened to a router table.

The miter gauge is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to hold objects at set angles while they are being cut. Worktables will have a slot (referred to as a miter slot) where the miter gauge is affixed when in use.

The circular saw is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to cut pieces of wood to desired lengths. It is notable for being one of the most common power tools that carpenters will usually have in their arsenal.

The clamp is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to grip objects. They can either be used to used to hold pieces of material together or hold them to a workbench.

The block plane is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to cut end grain. It can be used to square objects or even flatten a piece of wood.

The layout square is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to measure angles or determining flatness. It is also sometimes referred to as a combination square.

The push stick is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used as a safety device when operating with power tools. It helps the carpenter to safely manipulate an object, keeping it flat while it is being worked on.

The radial arm saw is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to perform crosscuts. It is notable for being useful in many situations; however, it is relatively bulky and expensive.

The moisture meter is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to – as the name suggests – detect moisture levels in wood. It is often overlooked, but it is vital in many situations, especially in wet environments.

The level is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to indicate whether or not a surface is uniformly horizontal of vertical (level or plumb). Depending on the design, it can also be referred to as a bubble level or a spirit level.

The sawhorse is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to support boards, planks or logs for sawing. While simple to construct, if they are made correctly then they can support immense weights.

The vacuum is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to collect sawdust and shavings. While not considered to be a traditional carpentry too, a good heavy duty vacuum can often be invaluable.

The arbor press is a piece of carpentry equipment that is primarily used to change the shape of an object. It is used for smaller tasks like riveting and staking.