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For a minimal woodworking workshop, I would say:

  • hand drill & basic hand tools
  • small drill press and accessories
  • scroll saw or jigsaw or both
  • belt sander, handheld or benchtop or both
  • dremel & accessories ( or my little Harbor Freight Grinder )
  • a big toolbox that you can fill with files, rasps, scrapers, sanders, drill bits, and everything else
  • vacuum cleaner with a hose ( steal from wife )

None of these need to be expensive - Ryobi, Skil, and Black & Decker will do just fine. Even Harbor Freight, although I have doubts about the longevity of their power tools. The results you get depend a lot more on your skill with the tool than how much you paid for it.


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