• Woodworkers need a variety of quality tools to create their masterpieces.planing a table top image by leemarusa from Fotolia.com
  
  Ridgid tools are produced by a company owned by Emerson Incorporated. The company manufactures a variety of power and hand tools suitable for almost any job, including tools needed for plumbing and woodworking. According to InsideWoodworking.com, Ridgid tools are affordable and durable, making them an excellent choice for any home or business woodworking project.
  
  

Ridgid Hand Tools

• All woodworking professionals and craftsmen should have a quality set of hand tools available for intricate projects. Ridgid produces a variety of these tools for any woodworkers shop. Some basic tool necessities for a woodworking shop include hand planers, hammers, levels, wood files and chisels, screwdrivers, and measuring tapes. Ridgid also produces workbench vises in many sizes and toolboxes to store your tools.
  
  

Ridgid Power Tools

• Power tools aren't always necessary, but for some large woodworking projects they can be. Ridgid provides a wide range of power tools for those needing an extra edge, or more speed to finish large projects. These include a large line of power drills, saws, rotary tools, and sanding devices. These tools are available from Ridgid both in conventional and cordless applications. This makes projects away from your shop accessible with cordless tools, or where a generator cannot be provided.
  
  

Ridgid Stationary Tools

• Stationary tools are a great addition to any woodworkers shop and can greatly assist in creating large and some small projects. Ridgid produces a few necessities in the stationary tool section and, according to InsideWoodworking.com, they are the industry leader in their respective categories. These stationary tools include the Ridgid DP 1550 Drill Press, Ridgid WL 1200 Wood Lathe, and the JP0610 Jointer and Planer. Other stationary tools that Ridgid offers are dado cutting machines, and standing table and band-saws.