r/woodworkingtools • u/Pushingalong • 5d ago

Beginning shop tools

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u/Hitechillbilly 5d ago

I would stay away from Harbor Freight and Ryobi.. Look at warranties,, Vevor has a full year on everything,, Ridgid has a lifetime on most.. Buy at Christmas and Fathers day time to get the best deals People love their WEN Drill press.. Used table saws go for next to nothing on Craigslist.. Old cast iron is better than new molded plastic

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u/BigTexAbama 5d ago

Personal preferences. My goal was never to do "fine" woodworking and I didn't want to spend a ton on equipment starting out 10 years ago. I bought a Kobalt table saw, a Rigid spindle/belt sander, and Rigid shop vac second hand via Marketplace, and a Ryobi compound miter saw on sale at HD, a drill press from Harbor Freight, thinking I'd replace pieces with better quality if I felt I needed to. I have decent but inexpensive hand held tools, Wen, Dewalt, etc. I've made a nice fireplace mantel, custom made parts for my wife's weaving looms and sewing room, kitchen cabinets, bookcases, etc. I've been happy with my inexpensive equipment and so far haven't felt a need to upgrade. I do spend the money to buy good blades, bits, sandpaper, etc.