One of the most important decisions you will have to make when building your home is the supplies to use. The building supplies you choose will determine the overall look of the house. There is a wide range of building supplies available in the market hence it can be hard to decide the best option for your building project. Most real estate owners prefer manufactured furniture; however, if you possess carpentry skills, building your own furniture can be a rewarding experience. Carpentry skills blended together with construction and engineering knowledge with artistic ability can create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Suitable tools, sufficient building supplies, and the passion for genuine furniture design can turn your furniture building dream into a reality. The following are examples of building supplies.

Quality tools

The purchase of good quality tools from highly regarded manufacturers can ensure successful completion of your building project. The following tools are highly recommended to be a part of your furniture-building supply list: electric drill, jigsaw, 12-inch combination square, tape measure, hammer, block plane, 10-inch miter saw, nail sets, file card, scratch and brad awls, 7 ¼-inch circular saw, palm-grit sander, and F-style clamps. It is recommended to clean and grease your tools using lubricating oil after use to lessen the likelihood of rust.

New or Reclaimed Lumber

It is important to select either new or broken pieces of lumber that have quality composition and eye catching wood grains. The most recommended are: red oak, beech, poplar, hickory, white ash and soft maple for furniture construction projects. These woods are popular for their beauty, warmth, durability and low cost.

Hardware

When choosing hardware supplies, it is important to choose long-lasting sturdy hardware that does not rust or deteriorate over time. Go for steel or galvanized screws, nuts and bolts. Then, have them installed on the underside of furniture or in places where the hardware is not readily visible. In order to create a seamless design, purchase wooden nails, wooden dowels or small wood nail covering caps. Choose ornamental hardware drawer pulls and handles in modern punishes like brushed nickel, satin and wrought iron.

Modern Specific Adhesives

It is important to ensure to add material specific adhesives to your furniture building supply list. For carpentry projects, use wood glue, and use caulk or grout for tiled furniture and liquid nails on metal furniture construction. Some of the metal projects might require soldering in order to ensure adequate adhesion.

Functional Finishes

It is recommended to use finishing products for furniture building projects. These include: stains, paints, epoxies, shellacs, lacquers, vanishes and waxes. However, only buy them when you need them; otherwise, they will age, decompose and lose their composition over time.