Listmania!
Woodshop tools I actually own and use
By an Amazon.com customer
DELTA 36-507X X5 Contractors Saw with BiesemeyerDELTA 36-507X X5 Contractors Saw with Biesemeyer
Excellent entry-level saw; the included fence rocks!
DEWALT DW708 12-Inch Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter sawDEWALT DW708 12-Inch Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter saw
Worth more than the money! Try to buy when you get $50 gift card.
Biesemeyer 78-939 Table Saw Cut-Off Stop for T-Square FencesBiesemeyer 78-939 Table Saw Cut-Off Stop for T-Square Fences
Expensive, you might build your own, though it is convenient & accurate.
DELTA 50-354 Dust Connector for Series 2000 Contractors SawsDELTA 50-354 Dust Connector for Series 2000 Contractors Saws
Buy new: $33.91 / Used from: $35.00
Complete crap. EXACTLY same plastic in the $5 50-471 + some rails and screws. Buy the 50-471 and figure out your own mounting.
Forrest WW10407125 Woodworker II 10-Inch 40 Tooth ATB .125 Kerf Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch ArborForrest WW10407125 Woodworker II 10-Inch 40 Tooth ATB .125 Kerf Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor
Buy new: $107.05 / Used from: $89.99
Worth every penny! Throw out the blade than comes with your TS and get this one. It'll be the only one you need.
Grizzly H5527 18 Gauge Brad Nailer KitGrizzly H5527 18 Gauge Brad Nailer Kit
Buy new: $24.95
Zero features, but works pretty well! Can't beat the price.
Peltor H10A Professional Noise Canceling EarmuffPeltor H10A Professional Noise Canceling Earmuff
Buy new: $19.73 / Used from: $10.99
The best hearing protection I could find. Buy an extra pair for helpers/guests.
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: $571.64
1200CFM is enough for TWO tools; guarantees good suckage for machines that produce LOTS of chips (planers, et cetera)
PSI Woodworking LR110-3 110-Volt Long Ranger Dust Collector SwitchPSI Woodworking LR110-3 110-Volt Long Ranger Dust Collector Switch
Buy new: $47.85
I'm lazy -- this helps. :) If I had to walk across the shop all of the time, I'd only use the DC about half as much as I should.
DEWALT DW735 15 Amp 13-Inch Benchtop PlanerDEWALT DW735 15 Amp 13-Inch Benchtop Planer
Buy new: $629.99 / Used from: $525.00
Remarkably good finish for a portable planer. I've recycled a pile of lumber with it.
DEWALT DW7351 Folding Table for DW735 PlanerDEWALT DW7351 Folding Table for DW735 Planer
Buy new: $49.80 / Used from: $40.99
NOT OPTIONAL FOR DW735 PLANER! The outfeed support provided with the planer is pointless! Just buy a set of these and be happy.
DEWALT DW7350 Planer Stand with Integrated Mobile BaseDEWALT DW7350 Planer Stand with Integrated Mobile Base
Buy new: $178.14
When I bought this (with the planer) it was only $99 -- It's worth that. Very stable and convenient.
PSI Woodworking D50A 4-Inch by 50 Flexible Dust Collection HosePSI Woodworking D50A 4-Inch by 50 Flexible Dust Collection Hose
Buy new: $52.80
Pretty good hose. Flexible. Clamps well.
Delta 34-568 Miter Gauge ClampDelta 34-568 Miter Gauge Clamp
Buy new: $49.46
Not a bad clamping system for the Delta stock miter gauge. If I had to do it over, I would put the money towards a better miter gauge with an integral fence/clamp.
Big Horn 19119 Glue Spreader KitBig Horn 19119 Glue Spreader Kit
Buy new: $17.92
Helps put the glue in the right place, which is a bigger deal than I thought it was.
Porter-Cable FN250B 3/4-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 16-Gauge Finish NailerPorter-Cable FN250B 3/4-Inch to 2-1/2-Inch 16-Gauge Finish Nailer
Buy new: $185.99 / Used from: $79.00
I use this nailer the most. Adjustable everything, beautiful fit and finish.