Your best tools purchase of the year?

[C Scott McDonald]

Well, another year is coming to a close all ready!

What was your best addition to the shop this year? Dollar amount doesn't matter.

Mine was a Hammer Winner table saw closely followed by wixey digital calibers of all things. I wish I would have bought the calibers sooner.

Scott

[Randy Dutkiewicz]

Mine was a Grizzly G513P bandsaw and the Grizzly G0440 Cyclone that I will be receiving on Monday!!!!!

[Steven DeMars]

Mine was a ONEWAY 1224 . . . used, but like new . . .

Also:

12" JET DISC SANDER with stand.

Steve

[Larry Anderson]

Jet 16-32 drum sander.

[C Scott McDonald]

Mine was a Grizzly G513P bandsaw and the Grizzly G0440 Cyclone that I will be receiving on Monday!!!!!

Cool I have my eye one a g0440. Post some pics and opinions when you get it up and running!

[Damon Stathatos]

Old Oliver 12" Jointer (8' bed), upgraded from Delta DJ20 (8").

[Keith Westfall]

A used Delta Midi lathe! (plus numerous accessories!)

Just started turning this fall and am having the most fun in my life ever!!

[Joe Jensen]

Technically I paid in 2009 but I did take delivery in 2010. I upgraded to a Felder KF700SP saw/shaper combo in January. The saw and shaper have 5HP 3 phase motors with variable speed drives. They also have power raise/lower mechanisms with digital read outs. In the pic below I have just assembled it but it's not in it's final location in the shop.

When I decided to upgrade I didn't realize that it would necessitate a complete re-layout of the machines in the shop, wiring, dust collection, and air. I also redesigned my wood rack to free up more floor space for the big slider. I also had to make mobile bases for some machines and I built a new bench on wheels so I could use one stall of the garage when not woodworking. In all, it took me 5 months to get back to where I was shop effectiveness wise before the upgrade.
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[Philip Johnson]

Was kind of a slow year here no big tools but I did pick up a Festool track saw and a few chisels and Akeada dovetail jig and a couple routers to go with it, maybe snuck a Lie-Nielsen block plane in there someplace, a pin nailer and an arched cabinet door pattern set. Maybe it wasn't such a bad year. My new years resolution I will try and buy more tools.

Phil

[Victor Robinson]

Sawstop PCS. The big tool purchase of 2011 will hopefully be a 16-32 drum sander and maybe a midi lathe.

[Caleb Larru]

A byrd head for my 8" jointer. No question. I love that thing.

[Mike Heidrick]

All the parts to build my Joes CNC 4X4 rack and pinion hybrid - cutting area 62"X49". Have about $3600 in it not including computer or software, paid cash for everything, and have made over $1500 back just messing around since May 20th. Ordered plans on April 9th.

If DIY does not count - Buying my used 132" belt Vega Oscillating Edge Sander from Rich.

On deck for 2011, adding a K2 8" Linear Z axis and air clamping with 4 zones to my CNC, more spiral and nordfab ductwork, benchtop buffer setup, and possibly a Byrd for my DC580.

[John Sanford]

Bosch PS-30, finally got a functioning cordless drill again. My old DeWalt 12v's Nicads gave up the ghost, and I was torn between rebuilding the packs, or buying a new drill. Bosch finally came out with the 12v sub-Compact drill. I already had two of the 1/4" drivers and the impact driver, so it was a no brainer.

Second would have to be the Delta 14" bandsaw I scored during the Lowe's clearancing of 'em. Haven't used it much yet, but it's good just knowing I have it now.

[John Fabre]

My Oneway 2436, Dougs 1-1/4 roughing gouge - very nice, 24 of Sorby's tools - didn't know about Doug's then, Vicmarc chuck, Jet Mini lathe and a Nova G3 chuck promo deal. Maybe a second Jet mini lathe, the year is not over.

[Rick Fisher]

Best purchase this year was probably the Work Sharp 3000 with the leather strop disc. Finally a way to keep chisels sharp with no hassle.