Tools For Upcycling Furniture

Many people find a piece of furniture they have big ideas about, and when they finally get it home, they start to get a little lost. Often, they buy the tools after getting the item. It can be beneficial for recyclers and those interested in upcycling furniture to have a standard tool kit to help them tackle any furniture item they want. 

Pliers 

One of the most invaluable tools, and you will use it on a lot more than just upcycling projects. Vintage items tend to have square nuts, and other fiddly sharp fixings and pliers make much lighter work of them. It is smart to get a big pair and some smaller ones that you might see a homemade jewellery maker have.

Stapler 

A regular staple gun isn’t going to hold your material taught; you’re going to need something with a bit more bite. A pneumatic staple gun has the power you need; often, these come without the air compressors and attachments, though. Ahead of investing in a heavy-weight stapler, think about the type of materials you will be using most, as this can change your attachment method.

Hacksaw

Sometimes, to be the best version of itself, you will need to remove some things. In other cases, you might have bolts and other items that need to be cut down to size to fit. When you get your hacksaw, make sure you pick up some spare blades because you will probably use them a lot, and the last thing you want mid-flow is to go and get a new blade. Many people prefer a hacksaw to a jigsaw – but it just depends on your preference and how you work.

Clamps 

You can never have too many clamps – especially the mini clamps. Clamps are one of those tools that often go missing, though, so having more than a few is going to be in your interest – and taking special care to put them back where they came from is a habit you need to cultivate. Clamps are handy for holding things together as glue dries, but they have a million uses.

Hammer

The great thing about most vintage furniture is that they were built to last and last, which means they can take a firm whack from an excellent hammer. You’ll likely need a couple of different options; a claw hammer is a good start, but a lump hammer can be handy, too. Before buying a hammer, check its weight because you’ll need to be able to control it, and the heavier they are, the harder it is.

Electric Screwdriver

As satisfying as doing everything manually can be, or even using a drill to do it, a small handheld electric screwdriver is a life and time saver. Let’s say an item has around 50 screws, half of which are jammed, and you’re doing it all manually – it will take up a lot more time than you might want to spend—making an electric screwdriver ideal! 

Upcycling furniture can give you something completely new and interesting to look at in your home, but before you get started, it is good to know your style: Finding Your Interior Style.