Hello,
I thought a good companion to the bad tool thread would be one for "good tools". Not so much the obvious, but ones that worked out exactly as planned or better than planned.
My list:
#1 is the Kreg pocket hole jig.
Wonderful tool/accessory.
#2 - DeWalt blades. I've had a great deal of success with DeWalt blades -moreso than any of the others that I've tried so far.
#3 - DeWalt 6" ROS. Works 100% as expected.
#4 - A Ryobi 1/4" collet router/router table combination. I've since upgraded to a Freud 1700, but the little Ryobi router/table works like a champ for the things I've used it for.
#5 - Hitachi $199.00 (from Lowe's) contractor table saw. 99% satisfied. The only "bug" is the non-3/4" miter slot.