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   user-1119429039 | Sep 09, 2008 08:05pm | #1

   Take a look at this recent Fine Woodworking article. It should help get you started.

   Best,

   David Heim
   Managing Editor
   FineWoodworking.Com

   http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/Workshop/WorkshopPDF.aspx?id=29828

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   JohnWW | Sep 17, 2008 11:44pm | #2

   I haven't read the article yet, but a basic shop, which would allow you to tackle a wide range of simpler style furniture would be: a table saw, a 6 inch jointer, and a bench top planer, all three together could be bought for under $1,500 dollars. For $5,000 you have a much larger range of options. I would possibly put much of the extra money into an upgraded table saw and an 8 inch jointer. There would probably still be money left for a 14 inch band saw and a full size drill press.

   In smaller power tools at least one midsize router and a small to midsize electric hand held drill would be on my short list, as would a power planer.

   You won't need a lot of hand tools but you could spend upwards of $1,000 for a good basic set including sharpening equipment, don't scrimp on those to buy larger power tools.

   John White