Recommended Tools & Supplies
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Tools for Your Next Build
Start with the basics. Add finishing tools only when your project needs them.
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Assembly Essentials
Use a drill or screwdriver, a matching driver bit, and a clamp for the legs. Hardware is included.
Wood glue is optional. Routers and powered sanders are not required.
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Assembly Tools3 picks
A drill or screwdriver and matching driver bit handle the supplied screws. Use a clamp for the leg assembly. Specific products below are optional purchases.
Wolfride #2 Square-Drive Bits
5.9″ reach · 10-pack. Match the bit to your supplied screws.
View on Amazon ↗DEWALT ATOMIC Drill Kit
DCD794D1 · Includes 2.0Ah battery, charger and bag. Use a driver bit that fits your screws.
View on Amazon ↗Titebond III Wood Glue
8 oz · Model 1413. Optional for unfinished wood joints, including the legs.
View on Amazon ↗Sanding6 picks
Optional preparation for bare wood. Printed and already-finished tops should not be sanded.
TigerShark 180-Grit Discs
5″ · 8-hole hook-and-loop · 50-pack. For a compatible sanding pad.
View on Amazon ↗DEWALT DCW210B Sander
5″ cordless random-orbit sander. Battery and charger sold separately.
View on Amazon ↗DEWALT DCM200B Bandfile
Optional specialty sander for tight areas. Battery and charger sold separately.
View on Amazon ↗Replacement Sander Pads
5″ · 8 holes · 2-pack. Check your model and four-screw mounting pattern.
View on Amazon ↗WORKPRO Sanding Belts
½″ × 18″ · 24-pack of assorted grits. Check your bandfile’s belt size.
View on Amazon ↗TigerShark 220-Grit Discs
5″ · 8-hole hook-and-loop · 50-pack. For a compatible sanding pad.
View on Amazon ↗Paints & Stains2 picks
Optional surface preparation. Choose paint or stain to suit your unfinished wood and desired finish.
Minwax Natural Wood Filler
6 oz · For small surface repairs. Check compatibility with your chosen finish.
View on Amazon ↗Dura-Gold Tack Cloths
6-pack · Remove dust before finishing, where your coating instructions permit.
View on Amazon ↗Clear CoatsFinish guidance
Follow your chosen finish’s preparation and curing directions. No clear-coat product is featured yet.
Customization2 picks
Optional woodworking tools. The Tournament kit is precut; a router is not required.
Freud 34-110 Quadra-Cut
¼″ radius · ¼″ shank. Optional edge shaping with a compatible router; not needed for kit assembly.
View on Amazon ↗DEWALT DCW600B Router
Cordless compact router for optional edge work. Battery and charger sold separately.
View on Amazon ↗Workshop Essentials3 picks
Specialty repairs and bulk packaging—not an assembly shopping list.
Spartan 11″ × 14″ Poly Bags
1,000-pack · Self-seal bags for workshop packaging.
View on Amazon ↗HH-66 Vinyl Cement
4 oz · Specialty adhesive for compatible vinyl repairs, not wooden kit assembly.
View on Amazon ↗Spartan 6″ × 9″ Poly Bags
1,000-pack · Self-seal bags for small parts and packaging.
View on Amazon ↗Cornhole Accessories1 picks
Optional bulk event supplies. These sacks are not playing bags or board carrying cases.
Black Drawstring Backpacks
100-pack · Optional event or giveaway sacks; check dimensions and load capacity.
View on Amazon ↗Finish bare wood according to your coating manufacturer’s directions. Do not sand or coat printed or already-finished tops without confirming compatibility.