Kev

I assume their pricing is in a similar category? List updated...

Thanks.. I actually misspelled it twice and in different ways.. Somehow.. And spellcheck didn't pick it up.. It's fixed now.

Thanks.. I've edited it a few times as I've found things I didn't like.. It's a live document at this point and input is welcome!

Welcome to the forums!

Just tossing this out there as a format as well as a test to see how this forum will handle and Excell spread sheet copy/paste... My numbers are only quick searches on line without much in-depth research. It should also be noted that Felder doesn't publish their pricing so, my number is a guesstimate.

This "list" could get crazy in a hurry! I'll try and work out a format off line that will transpose easily to the forum.. Might have to do it as a pdf file that's downloadable??? I'll start with a handful of the power tools and get them up here to see how we like the format before getting through all the tools and adding to the list. Another consideration is that sometimes, one tool requires another tool to be "fully functional". Chisels/handplanes and a sharpening system for instance.

100% agree! Perhaps when we do the final recommendation list for the reference page we could break it up into 3 budget categories (low, medium, high) and suggest machines or alternate methods for that particular budget category? Probably just manufacturers though as we don't want to keep up with (or change) the list with each manufacturer's model changes, deletions, and additions. I could definitely see some overlap in the budget categories! We should also probably add a note to tools that could be omitted for space limited shops with the alternate ways to perform that tool's task?

I can order it through my HW dealer.

Thanks for the review! I need to add one of these to my shop as well!

I completely agree. There's lots of ways to get to square and flat. Regardless of the "end game" with adding tools to any shop, you still have to be able to make square and flat. Does that mean you need a shop full of Felder equipment? No. It's a fair point and I think there could be some positive results in discussing ways to accomplish these tasks in a space limited shop. We could also discuss budget constraints as many starting out don't have the budget to buy monster tools. But, I'll also say that I've seen some pretty incredible work done by folks with the budget friendly Rigid TS, jointer, and lunchbox planer from the big box store. They're not Felder so, don't have the bells and whistles but, they still get the job done just fine.

No, those are all 1/2" ply. Frankly, I made the legs a little smaller than I wanted to so, upped the game a little on the ply.. It's African Mahogany ply.

lol... That's right, if it's on the internet, it has to be true and accurate right ?

I was actually able to get quite a bit done today even with the set back! Got both cases glued up.. Still have to do the tops and the drawers but, those will be for another day.. Probably taking tomorrow off. Having dinner with some friends and getting some of my house chores caught up on..

Wouldn't have mattered.. The tapers are short at the feet only and not near the groove..

I think this is a fair observation but, don't you also think you need to be able to make stock flat and square to build most furniture?

And the fix is complete.. Not as pretty as @Chet's but, it'll work for an inside face that nobody will ever see.

Hmm.. Maybe I should try that!

Well, I goofed! Got a great early start in the shop this morning and started routing grooves in the legs to accept the panels.. Yep.. Routed a groove in the wrong place. Inside of the front so, this is where the drawers will go in.. I cut the repair piece and glued it in.. I'll clean it up when the glue dries.. Bad thing is that I have this labeled "no groove" in pencil and just didn't recognize it.. The remaining faces like this now have blue tape on them so I don't make the same mistake twice..

This is an expensive hobby for sure!

Ok.. I just thought of one more option and it's a little unique! Cut the corner off and replace it with a repair piece that's big enough to sign the piece. Call it your signature corner.

That would depend on the saw.. I actually use mine for finished ends so, I would still have a MS even in a small shop. The footprint would be significantly different for sure though! The MS is probably my most frequently used tool in the shop. Just different work flows and neither is wrong.

Ah.. Ok.. Now it's in context.. African Mahogany. .. Sheet is due here tomorrow.

The rails are a little different size as a design choice and, it also bought me a little needed room to fit the 2 file drawers. The under mount glides (Blum) are typically mounted to the sides. The middle set in this cabinet will be unsupported on the bottom but, I'm not expecting anywhere near the weight load for these glides. I chose the under mount for drawer size considerations. With side glides, you lose 1" to the width of the drawer and keep them at full depth. With under mount glides, you lose 1/2" to the depth of the drawer but, keep the full width. And, the Blums have a lot more adjustment options as well as they just function better. Over all, they're just a better glide but, their price point goes right along with being a better glide.. I'm not sure where you saw AM ply? I reread my last post but, I've obviously missed something somewhere.. Not that that is anything new...lol

We'll agree to disagree on the miter saw but, I definitely missed the jig saw! I also missed a track saw..

Posting this for the group as I'd like to eventually consolidate the conversations here and move them to the reference section as this is a fairly common question. Assume I'm brand new to woodworking and I plan on sticking with the hobby. What big tools do I need and in what order should they come? Also, in a second list, what smaller tools do I need and in what order? I'll start with my list but, reserve the right to change my order and add to the list....lol Shop Equipment: Table Saw Planer Jointer Dust Collection Bandsaw Miter Saw Router Table Drill Press Drum Sander Protable Tools: Clamps Cordless drill / bits Router / Basic bits Sander Jig Saw Chisels/mallet Sharpening system Block Plane Hand Saw - Rip and Crosscut Router Plane Low Angle Jack plane Track Saw Other Essential Items: Accurate square marking knife Bench - Useable with vises Shop consumables - Glue, finishes, sandpaper, etc..