chuck66

In my experience woodworking is an evolving process, with each project demanding the purchase of a new tool. To accomodate the small space available (a utility room. yes, a utility room. Everytime I begin work, I have to drag everything outside to the deck) I'll often purchase hand tools. No room for a jointer or planer? Get a hand plane. The second strategy is to make guides or jigs. At this time I have no table saw (play the violin), so I've been making use of a circular saw and guide. And finally, to answer the question, I use a benchtop router (yay Benchdog) and a sliding compound miter saw. But here is the caveat: whatever you buy, make sure its of high quality. This makes the difference between having to "re-purchase" new and better stuff later on, or having tools that will last forever and will compliment the big tools.