my tools
What I Use in My Shop
I’ve been asked quite a bit about many of the tools in my shop, so I thought I’d share a list of some of the main ones that I use for woodworking. When you look at my list, you’ll see that I’m pretty brand agnostic with a number of different manufacturers represented, as I believe there are a bunch of different options to get the job done. These are tools that I’ve acquired over the years, with some of them being originals to my collection, and some being upgrades. This is a current list, as I aim to keep it updated if there are any changes to the main tools that I use.
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Cutting
Table Saw – SawStop 36″ 3HP Table Saw
Table Saw – Dewalt 10” Table Saw
Miter Saw – Metabo 12” Sliding Miter Saw
Track Saw – Makita Corded Track Saw
Jigsaw – Bosch Barrel Grip and D-Handle Jigsaws
Bandsaw – Rikon 14” Bandsaw
Circular Saw – Metabo 18V Circular Saw
Sanding
Random Orbital Sander – Dewalt 5” Sander
Random Orbital Sander – Bosch 6” Sander
Oscillating Belt and Spindle Sander – WEN Sander
Mouse 5” Hand Sanding Pad
Sandpaper – 3M Sandpaper
Joining
Festool Domino – Festool Domino 500
Pocket Hole Jig – Kreg Pocket Hole Jig
Doweling Jig – Rockler Self Centering Doweling Jig
WEN Biscuit Joiner – WEN Biscuit Joiner
Safety
Drilling
Drills and Impact Drivers – Metabo and Makita Sets
Drill Press – WEN 10” Drill Press
Dewalt Right Angle Drill Attachment
Drill Bits – Bosch Drill Bits
Forstner Bits – Irwin Forstner Bits
Routing
Primary Palm Router – Dewalt 1.25HP Router
Primary Plunge Router – Bosch 2.25HP Router Kit
Router Table Router – Skil 14 Amp Router
Cordless Router – Metabo 18V Cordless Router
Milling
Planer – Dewalt 13” Planer
Jointer – Jet 6” Jointer
Dust Collecting
Dust Collector – Jet 1.5HP Dust Collector
Shop Vac – Ridgid 12 Gallon Shop Vac
Shop Vac Hose – Cen-Tec Hose System
Air Filter – WEN Air Filtration System