 | DEWALT DW735 15 Amp 13-Inch Benchtop Planer
Buy new: $629.99 The best for the money and then some!
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 | DEWALT DW7351 Folding Table for DW735 Planer
Buy new: $49.80 / Used from: $40.99 Excellent option to reduce snipe and support the work piece.
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 | DEWALT DW7350 Planer Stand with Integrated Mobile Base
Buy new: $178.14 / Used from: $148.99 Heavy duty table that rolls around really well. Sturdy with no vibration apparent.
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 | DEWALT DW7352 Replaceable Knives for DW735 13 Inch Planer
Buy new: $53.84 The double edged blades are a snap to reverse and last for darn near ever. If you get a nick mark on your wood, slip one of the blades to the left or right and no more nicks.
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 | DEWALT DW7353 Chip Collection Accessory for DW735 Planer
Buy new: $49.80 This set-up seems "micky mouse" at first glance but it really works well. Use a good sized steel trash can and you can keep it folded in when not in use.
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 | Delta 34-184 Universal-Deluxe Tenoning Jig
Buy new: $134.99 Don't buy a cheapie. This jig is work the money. It works like a tool should, precise and easy to use. Feels like a meat slicer, it's that smooth!
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 | DELTA 14-651 Professional 1/2HP Bench Mortising Machine
Nice unit. It cuts smoothly and as accurate as you can lay it out. Put it on a floor stand and you can swing it around to do very large pieces off of a side.
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 | DELTA AP400 Shopmaster 1-Horsepower 650 CFM Vertical Bag Dust Collector, 120/240-Volt 1-Phase
I've had this one for about 5 years and it works very well. I probably should have waited to buy a bigger one but I have not had any issues. Bag changes are a drag.
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 | Delta 25-869 14-Inch Goose Neck Magnetic Base Mount Lamp Attachment with 8-Foot Cord
Buy new: $24.95 These work good. I have one on my floor mounte drill press and also on my Rigid 14" bandsaw. They are built well with a decent length cord. A good bright light.
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 | DELTA 17-950L 16.5-Inch TwinLaser Crosshair Drill Press
Buy new: $625.88 This drill press does what you need done. I has a good range of speeds although I usually only run slow speed for forstner bits and brad points. Lots of power.
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 | DELTA 46-715 9.8 Amp 14-Inch Swing by 40-Inch between Centers 3/4-Horsepower Woodworking Lathe, 120-Volt 1-Phase
I don't really have this one but I have an ancient Armstrong that probably works well. I say probably because my expertise is limited to non-existant... ;)
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 | DELTA 28-206 Professional 14-Inch 1-Horsepower Woodworking Band Saw, 120-Volt 1-Phase
Buy new: $839.53 Again, not a Delta but a rigid. Works nicely since I put on the Carter up grade.
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 | DELTA SM600 Shopmaster 2 Amp 16-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw
This tool is handy for cutting little curves without a bandsaw. I thought I wanted a bigger or fancier one but it is big and fancy enough!
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 | Delta 31-811 3-Inch 80 Grit Sanding Sleeves for 31-780 Spindle Sander (6-Pack)
Good deal.
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 | Carter Products DEL14 Band Saw Guide Set For 14-Inch Delta Band Saw
Buy new: $159.99 This is the set.
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 | Delta 50-330 31-1/2-Inch Tall Universal Stand with 19-1/2-Inch by 10-Inch Table Top
Buy new: $82.41 / Used from: $69.99 Put this under the mortiser. It's inexpensive, does the trick and gives a storage shelf underneath!
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 | Delta 34-183 Tenoning Jig
Buy new: $115.60 This one is better than the other I mention above. It's heavier and runs smoother still.
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 | Delta 17-940 25-Piece Sanding Drum Kit
Buy new: $30.98 If you don't have a sanding/spindle sanding table or have special needs, this works well. You have the option of speed change too. Inexpensive and usful.
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 | Milwaukee 6480-20 15 Amp 8-Inch Complete Panel Saw System with 50-Inch Crosscut
Buy new: $1,142.25 Nice. A luxury but not if you have a lot of 3/4" oak or maple 4x8 sheets you wrestle with. CPO is an excellent company to work with. They are on Amazon. Check square.
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 | Milwaukee 49-22-8102 Panel Saw Quick Stop Gauging Kit
Buy new: $199.95 Just got it. I need to add it on but I know I will like it. I cut lots of pieces and need to be consistant.
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 | Milwaukee 49-22-8108 Panel Saw Extension Kit
Buy new: $119.10 If you cut a lot of boards longer than 6' you need this. It makes the unit long as all get out but it is necessary. Easy to attach and align.
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 | Milwaukee 49-22-8106 Panel Saw Wheel Kit
Buy new: $41.66 Just buy it. You are going to want to move this beast eventually...
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 | Milwaukee 5615-24 1.75-Horsepower Multi-Base Router Kit Includes Plunge Base and BodyGrip Fixed Base
Buy new: $119.99 This is my first router. I still use it when I free hand or cut signs. You'll like the way it fits your had with the grip and strap. Super! Check out h depot for $$$.
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 | DELTA AP100 ShopMaster 450 CFM Air Filtration System with Work Light, 120-Volt 1-Phase
Buy new: $219.99 This doesn't have a large CFM but I had a special place for it, over my table saw. The light is neat, it adds enough directly over the blade to make a shadow free zone.
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 | Porter-Cable BN200A 3/4-Inch to 2-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer
Just got this at a the Wood Show in Sacramento. It was a pretty good deal but not at good as through Amazon I'm now seeing...
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 | Porter-Cable PIN100 1/2-Inch to 1-Inch 23-Gauge Pin Nailer
Buy new: $136.99 This little beauty works. Easy to disassemble if you get a rare jam (usually from loading it incorrectly). 1-2 drops of oil, don't press the head too hard and voila!
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 | Porter-Cable 557 7.5 Amp Plate Joiner
Buy new: $219.00 I don't use this often but it's a great unit easy to use and very accurate. Use it to align/join table+desk tops+medieval type wood doors (see my album @ jpnunes.net).
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 | Porter-Cable 5554 1000 Assorted Biscuits
Buy new: $29.13 / Used from: $23.99 good deal if your going to use this for a variety of tasks.
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 | DEWALT DW618B3 12 Amp 2-1/4 Horsepower Plunge Base and Fixed Base
Buy new: $275.24 / Used from: $265.99 This set does just about all you need to do with routers. I got this because I got tired of waiting for Milwaukee to offer a similar set. 6 months later it came out!
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 | Milwaukee 5625-20 15 Amp 3-1/2-Horsepower Fixed Base Variable Speed Router with T-Handle Height Adjustment Wrench
Buy new: $271.75 Get a router table and stick this bad boy under it and do whatever you need to do. You can't slow this one down. It also has above the table adjustment with a t-wrench.
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 | Milwaukee 49-54-0700 9-Piece Template Guide Kit
Buy new: $34.53 Nice set for not a lot of $$$. It comes with the case for easy storage.
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 | Milwaukee 48-66-1015 1/4-Inch Self-Releasing Collet and Locking Nut Assembly
Buy new: $20.72 When you get the 3 1/2 hp Milwaukee router, it only comes with the 1/2" collet. Some shapes only come in 1/4" so get one!
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 | Milwaukee 6153-20 4-1/2-Inch Magnum Sander/Grinder
Buy new: $112.30 I was given one a few years ago that looked like it was 20 years old. Plugged it in and ground away with it. Neat.
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 | Makita 6217DWDE 12-volt NiMH 3/8-inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit
Buy new: $156.49 Bought this one in 1998 or there abouts. It came with 2 batteries a charger the drill and a flashlight (good light) which is dead now. I've replaced the batteries.
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 | Makita LS1013FL 15 Amp 10-Inch Dual Bevel Compound Sliding Miter Saw with Laser and Fluorescent Light
Buy new: $574.99 Oh, yeah! Who needs a radial arm? Nuff said.
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 | Makita 5007MG Magnesium 7-1/4-Inch Circular Saw
Buy new: $132.13 If you can't afford a table saw you can get amazing ply wood cuts with straight edges and clamps and 90 or 45 degree cross cuts with a carpenters triangle.
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 | Wolfcraft 6151 Router Station
With some leveling and practise, this makes a decent router table with storage under. It has a vacuum port which catches the dust and composite fence. Adequate.
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 | Kreg K3MS K3 Master Pocket Hole Jig System
Buy new: $139.00 I actually have the predicessor for this kit. I use it all the time. This is a neat way to join wood with or without glue.
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