O.K. I've been saving my pennies and putting money way each paycheck and am now contemplating my next "big purchase" ~$400. Based on what I have, what tool(s) would you buy next.
I've been contemplating these in no specific order:
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Saws:
Craftsman 21829
Dewalt 10" RAS
Craftsman 10" miter saw
Ryobi 9" Band saw
Craftsman scroll saw
Craftsman jig saw
Skillsaw circular saw
Routers:
Ryobi 2HP Plunge (1/2 in collet with 1/4" sleeve)
Craftsman 1 3/4 HP fixed (1/4 in collet) (mounted on 21829)
Sanders:
B&D sand storm ROS
Craftsman 1/3.
Bosch handheld Belt Sander
Ryobi Disc/Belt sander
Drills:
Craftsman 10" Drill press
Several corded/cordless drills
Dust Collection:
Craftsman 5.5 HP Wet/Dry ShopVac
Clamps
Embarrassed to say the collection is so small (dang those are expensive)
none > 36"
Misc.
Chisels, planes and other hand tools
I've been contemplating these in no specific order:
- HF 2HP Dust collector
- Porter Cable compressor/brad nailer combo
- new dedicated router + top/lift (build cabinet)
- Jointer (rigid/delta 6")
- Planer (need to save a few more weeks/months)
- Clamps, clamps clamps (36+")
- Other items i've overlooked?
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Saws:
Craftsman 21829
Dewalt 10" RAS
Craftsman 10" miter saw
Ryobi 9" Band saw
Craftsman scroll saw
Craftsman jig saw
Skillsaw circular saw
Routers:
Ryobi 2HP Plunge (1/2 in collet with 1/4" sleeve)
Craftsman 1 3/4 HP fixed (1/4 in collet) (mounted on 21829)
Sanders:
B&D sand storm ROS
Craftsman 1/3.
Bosch handheld Belt Sander
Ryobi Disc/Belt sander
Drills:
Craftsman 10" Drill press
Several corded/cordless drills
Dust Collection:
Craftsman 5.5 HP Wet/Dry ShopVac
Clamps
Embarrassed to say the collection is so small (dang those are expensive)
none > 36"
Misc.
Chisels, planes and other hand tools
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