The Best Workshop Tools
Let me be clear, these aren’t the tools I started with. I’ve built up this collection over 10+ years and upgraded along the way, and my preference in Default! I’ve also bought many of the larger tools second hand at significant discounts to the prices you see. I always suggest checking second hand websites for deals. Below is a list of the larger “workhorses” that you should aim for in your workshop. These will allow you to step up the quality and complexity of your projects!
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TABLE SAW
DEWALT Table Saw for Josites, 8-1/4 Inch, 15 Amp (DWE7485)
MITRE SAW
DEWALT 12-Inch Miter Saw, 15-Amp, Single Bevel, Compound (DWS715)
BAND SAW
WEN 9-Inch Band Saw, 2.8-Amp Benchtop (BA3959)
SKILL SAW
DEWALT 20V MAX Circular Saw, 6-1/2-Inch Blade, 460 MWO Engine, 0-50 Degree Bevel Capability, Bare Tool Only (DCS391B)
TRACK SAW
DEWALT Circular Saw, 6-1/2-Inch, TrackSaw Kit (DWS520K)
JIG SAW
DEWALT 20V MAX Jig Saw, Tool Only (DCS331B) , Black
DRILL / DRIVER
DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver, Power Tool Combo Kit with 2 Batteries and Charger (DCK240C2)
ORBITAL SANDER
DEWALT 20V MAX Orbital Sander, Tool Only (DCW210B)
ANGLE GRINDER
DEWALT 20V MAX* Angle Grinder Tool, Tool Only (DCG413B)
ROUTER
DEWALT Router, Fixed and Plunge Base Kit, Soft Start, 12-Amp, 24,000 RPM, Variable Speed Trigger, Corded (DW618PKB)
HAMMER DRILL
DEWALT 20V MAX SDS Rotary Hammer Drill, Cordless, 3 Application Modes, Bare Tool Only (DCH273B)
THICKNESS PLANER
DEWALT Thickness Planer, Two Speed, 13-inch, 15 Amp, 20,000 RPM Motor (DW735X)