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Top Ten Power Tools for the Aspiring Cabinetmaker
By an Amazon.com customer
Delta 36-682 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-1/2 Horsepower Contractor Saw with 30-Inch Biesemeyer Fence, 1 Cast Iron Extension Wing, and Table Board, 120/240-Volt 1 PhaseDelta 36-682 10-Inch Left Tilt 1-1/2 Horsepower Contractor Saw with 30-Inch Biesemeyer Fence, 1 Cast Iron Extension Wing, and Table Board, 120/240-Volt 1 Phase
Affordable quality saw
JET 708457K JJ-6CSX 6-Inch 1-HP Jointer, 115/230-Volt 1-PhaseJET 708457K JJ-6CSX 6-Inch 1-HP Jointer, 115/230-Volt 1-Phase
Buy new: $649.99
2nd most important tool - required
DEWALT DW735 15 Amp 13-Inch Benchtop PlanerDEWALT DW735 15 Amp 13-Inch Benchtop Planer
Buy new: $709.95 / Used from: $525.00
3rd most important tool - required
JET JDP-17MF/354169 Drill PressJET JDP-17MF/354169 Drill Press
Buy new: $580.00
4th most important tool - required
DELTA 28-206 Professional 14-Inch 1-Horsepower Woodworking Band Saw, 120-Volt 1-PhaseDELTA 28-206 Professional 14-Inch 1-Horsepower Woodworking Band Saw, 120-Volt 1-Phase
Buy new: $839.53
You need this too but buy a better one if you can afford it.
DEWALT DW621 2-Horsepower Plunge RouterDEWALT DW621 2-Horsepower Plunge Router
Buy new: $245.88
Best all around router for the cabinetmaker
Porter-Cable 690LRVS 11 Amp 1-3/4-Horsepower Fixed Base Variable Speed RouterPorter-Cable 690LRVS 11 Amp 1-3/4-Horsepower Fixed Base Variable Speed Router
Buy new: $218.95
Quality, affordable, for the router table
Bosch 3915 10-inch Slide Compound Miter saw-inchcludes Dust Bag and Work ClampBosch 3915 10-inch Slide Compound Miter saw-inchcludes Dust Bag and Work Clamp
We should all own one.
Bosch 1584AVSK Barrel Grip Jig Saw with CaseBosch 1584AVSK Barrel Grip Jig Saw with Case
Buy new: $109.99 / Used from: $129.99
1000 times better than cheap sabre saws
DELTA 50-850 1-1/2-Horsepower 1200 CFM Vertical Bag Dust Collector, 115-Volt 1-PhaseDELTA 50-850 1-1/2-Horsepower 1200 CFM Vertical Bag Dust Collector, 115-Volt 1-Phase
Buy new: $589.07
Affordable quality dust collection