I thought that it would be of interest to many people to see which tools and shop equipment others value the most. I would also like to hear which items are highest on people's wish list.
As an example, I have compiled an ordered list of the 10 things that I find most useful in my workshop as well as a different list of the 10 items that I would like to add. In both cases 1 is the most important/desired. Cost of an item should not play any part in the ranking.
I encourage others to put together their top 10 lists. To assist, I have put together two templates and will post these to the same thread. If there are sufficient responses, I will build a database of the combined results them compile and "publish" a summary.
The form is not the greatest, but because of the automatic formatting that takes place, I was unable to use a tabular format.
Tools & Shop Equipment that I have in order of usefulness to me:
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# Item
_____Manufacturer and Model and/or Comment
1 Electric drill
_____Bosch 1/2" hammer drill 1194AVSR
2 Circular saw (with guide rail)
_____Festool AFT 55 E
3 Clamps
_____Bessey K-body
4 Screw driver set
_____Robertson (these are often known as Square Drive in the USA)
5 Jig saw
_____Festool PS 2 E
6 Hammer
_____14 ounce with leather covered handle from my Dad and at least 70 years old
7 Palm sander
_____Makita BO4552
8 Compound miter saw (non electric)
_____Nobex Champion 180
9 Dovetail guide system (manual)
_____Veritas (Lee Valley # 05T03.01)
10 Table saw
_____Craftsman 10" bench saw -30 years old and I can't find model #
Tools & Shop Equipment that I would like to acquire:
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# Item
_____Manufacturer and Model (if known) and/or Comment
1 Cabinet table saw
_____General 350
2 Workbench
_____Veritas (Lee Valley # OSA01.01)
3 Plunge router
_____Festool 2000 (not yet available in North America)
4 Orbital sander
_____Festool R01 50 E
5 Router table and lift
_____(I have not yet decided which ones to buy)
6 Dust Collector
_____14 Oneida 1.5 hp
7 Band Saw
_____Delta 28-241
8 Jointer
_____Powermatic 54A
9 Pocket hole system
_____Kreg K2000
10 Drill Press
_____(I have not yet decided which one to buy)