10 Tools I Wish I Bought Sooner

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

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[@tijania]

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[@neoskhaos]

thank you, David Tenant

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[@JerInCrik]

I built your portable miter station a number of years ago and still love it! A fabulous addition to my shop!

[@woodrowsmith3400]

The Amana countersink is...wow. You just need one is all I can say. I've been messing around the shop for some 35 years...pro...am...name it, done it, got the shirt. I have been countersinking screws for as long as I have been making sawdust. Game changer when using hand-held drills, but it works so dang well I even chuck it up in my drill press. I paid $45 for mine about eighteen months ago. In that amount of time I would have gone thru two...maybe three...normal countersink bits at around $10 each. So, the Amana pays for itself in about that much time...plus it reduces OCD stress because of perfect depth holes, every time. Well, well worth the investment.

[@johnsanford3596]

110% agree on the Amana bit. IT is MAGICAL!!!

[@dian3145]

I was gifted that Milwaukee palm router. Virtually dust free, although the dust cover can be finicky to snap on. Love at first cut. And…I can use the 1.5 batt while my husband uses the 12. Equally well balanced! I “weighed” getting the cordless nailer and bought the air one. The cost and overall heft of the cordless was a no brainer choice. My Cal air tools compressor and Metabo nailer were still significantly less. And so much easier to handle in a pickup/laydown/repeat scenario. My daughter loves her cordless, but she is mostly in the yard, and the hose can be a pain there. Thanks for the great wish list! Even if they were already mentioned on a channel I do not watch 😁

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

the Cal air compressors take the noise factor out, nice choice

[@Sebastopolmark]

Hey Brad, all good stuff. As a new woodworker or one that is ready to upgrade, I think we need to choose a brand and then we can go cordless. Same batteries/chargers etc. It's a GREAT day when we can bring in a new tool to the shop and these recommendations are certainly ones to consider. Thanks! !! !!!

[@paulsudkamp3925]

The thing I love most about FTBT videos is that the Brad in these videos is the same guy I used to bowl with. Solid dude, all the way around and your personality and energy totally comes through.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Sudz! I will always cherish the days of Serenity Now. We need a reunion series with Franta. MOUNTAIN DEW!

[@PennYankeeWoodworks]

@@Fixthisbuildthatyou didn’t list what filters you use for the 3m respirator. Could you tell me what you go with for saw dust particulate matter?

[@PDGAreject]

What was his handicap?

[@statusquoreject]

This quickly became a list of 10 cool things I can’t afford

[@brandongunn8796]

Just start a KZbin channel, then you have millions

[@trooper11c]

It's an "I'm sponsored" video now.

[@noelv1976]

It’s wood working channel.

[@johnclaybaugh9536]

So you're some poor dude who never got a decent job?

[@playamytrumpet]

As always Brad, I was very entertained with your video. I am an occasional woodworker and being retired I am also on a limited budget when it comes to woodworking tools. Believe it or not I pretty much went through the same process as you with tool selection and purchase, only difference is I had to keep my bottom to midline tools. I hope you realize how valuable your info is to a lot of enthusiasts starting out or already into the hobby/trade. As for the videos keep them coming.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks! Always happy to share my journey and the tools I use

[@Hakuwoodworks]

I will absolutely agree on getting the drum sander. My first paid job was a small table, the second was a massive desk. My 19-38 has been amazing. My next personal jobs were a desk, and not a table and countertops... I would hate life without it.

[@BigBrotherIsTooBig]

That Worksharp looked like it made an angled edge.

[@alexavric1679]

Great video, and what i like most is the way you rated it, Faster Better Easier, simple and telling a lot. Thanks for your videos

[@hkbondar]

My favorite part: the Norm Abrams clip in stereo. Thanks for that homage, Brad!

[@LamboGallardo560]

Love the video as always. Having a dedicated miter saw station would be awesome but I wish people would also talk about the benefits of mobility too, especially for those of us working out of a garage. My "shop" is a two car garage that two cars actually get parked inside. So I made a cart for my miter saw and table saw that roll up to the front, underneath a floor to ceiling shelving unit I built that holds my bigger-than-handheld tools, a set of winter tires, jigs, and dust extraction system. I also made a folding work table that's held vertically against the shelving, and since it's the same height as the saw carts it can be infeed or outfeed for both. Sure I have setup time to get things in place to work, but I have to think of the trad-off to park two cars indoors five days a week vs woodworking two days a week.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

absolutely, not a fit for everyone and the mobile format served me well for years

[@vanessaclark9303]

I built Brad’s mobile miter saw station after buying plans from several other sources. His is the best in my opinion. I love it and can’t recommend it enough!

[@BiffFPV]

ive had and used that 3m mask for a few years and this video just told me about the half lap. THANK YOU!!

[@BiggMo]

1:02 it is said: “Good is the enemy of Great” I’m with you, always striving to better myself

[@noelv1976]

That Fuel driver is perfect for 98% of woodworking and apartment maintenance tech. Just the size and power alone is worth the money

[@Proverbs2420]

Proud of you man, great job, and good luck

[@denniscotey8182]

Lol. I started using trim routers in 1983 and the newer ones, and especially the cordless ones are no smaller than the corded Makita I was using 40 years ago. Yes the corded ones are more convenient but in most cases the are bigger and clumsy than the early models, despite not having a cord. Just my opinion.

[@jefffryer206]

To take the respirator one step further, one of the best investments I've made is a full face one. Not only does it protect the lungs, but its also superior eye protection. With regular safety glasses I found dust and such so often got in my eyes around the edges of the glasses. With the full face respirator it blocks out 100% of particles from my eyes. Additionally, when I've been painting and get little specks on glasses, it blocks my vision and the only fix is to take them off and clean them. With the full face respirator I'm able to wipe stuff off without having to take it off because there's zero chance of stuff getting in my eyes.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

which one do you use? I've been looking at getting one

[@bigrigross]

@@Fixthisbuildthat I bought the Miller PAPR unit, but I also weld. The helmet is a bit heavier than the 3M PAPR unit because of the welding glass visor that slides up and down. The biggest benefit is the nice cool air and no fogging up because of the air movement. PAPR units are not cheap, but they make wearing PPE with no downsides possible. Breathing is much easier than a mask and no dust getting in at all. Works really well for carving.

[@tehbieber]

I've got the peke safety dust helmet and I love it. Only downside is it's only good for dust, but for as much money as the 3M PAPRs cost I'm okay with just switching to a half mask when I need organic vapor

[@bazzatron9482]

​@@FixthisbuildthatI'm primarily a wood turner, which is crazy dusty (can't fully enclose a piece of spinning wood *and* have access to it 😅) - I use the JSP Powercap. It was a couple hundred, but it has been well worth it, especially as I have a beard! The filters and battery sit on your head, but the build is a bit lighter than the more expensive 3M space helmets - battery lasts ages, and keeps you cool on a warm day as the blower is like sitting in front of a fan. Would recommend!

[@Ritalie]

I absolutely agree. The full face respirators are amazing! As a crappy cheaper option, I've found that when I'm doing wood working, I always wear safety glasses, as well as a full face shield. The face shield removes 90% of the dust from ever getting to your safety glasses, so you can't get sawdust in your eyes. Then, you also wear a neck gator made from thin cloth, and you wear the gator under a plain N95 dust mask, it and it really blocks 99% of the sawdust. But if you just wear a plain N95 mask without he fabric gator underneath it, air leaks around the mask unless it has a large foam gasket.

[@danellabarnes-penman1118]

Brand new subscriber here! Thanks very much watched Brad for a long time. I cannot wait to watch you build now, too! Blessings for your new content.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Thanks and welcome

[@scottcurrence6526]

My best purchase was the DeWalt corded tracksaw. If for breaking down plywood alone. But i immediately regretted not getting the 60 volt cordless model. Just got it in the kast year and luckily uses the same tracks.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

yes, I think I need to add a cordless model to the collection at some point soon

[@scottcurrence6526]

​@@FixthisbuildthatI now find myself breaking down some plywood at the home center in the parking lot while still on their flat carts with some 2 inch foam board underneath.😂😂😂

[@fabian3265]

Why is that? It makes the machine heavier en you have a dust hose anyway connected to the machine, 1 power cord extra to it doesn’t make a difference. Why would you want cordless on that?

[@scottcurrence6526]

​@@fabian3265if I'm in my shop near a power outlet, I would agree. But I find myself doing a bunch of my work away from the outlet and outside where dust collection isn't exactly necessary in my opinion.

[@tonybove2468]

I just bought my first You-Nailer, Porter Cable, PCC790B, 20V Max. Love it.

[@jasoningram2006]

I have a Wagner similar to that one. I have the control sprayer Max. It's mostly for stain but you can also thin your paint well enough to spray as well. And it even comes with the details sprayer for a little bit extra I even was able to spray Sherwin-Williams Emerald Urethane which if most people are not aware of is by far the best water-based cabinet or trim or furniture paint on the market in my honest opinion that stuff holds up incredibly well it is all the benefits of oil and urethane but with the cleanup and low VOCs as latex. It's pricey but it is more than worth it. Also Wagner makes and sal es two portable paint booths. The small one is about 3 ft tall and you can put a filter and a fan in it and even have it inside I've sprayed in my office before and sprayed oil-based paint and it worked beautifully. The bigger one is about 5 ft tall and has a mesh screen on it that you can zip up. The little ones about $30 from my area and the bigger one is about 50 to 60 bucks. I use my little one for airbrushing mostly and my big one for bigger furniture projects. They are very very easy to put up and more than worth the money.

[@UniquelyUbiquitous-yg3xl]

@jasoningram2006: how do you thin your Emerald Urethane?

[@mytuberforyou]

The PURPOSE of the hydraulically damped impact is not to mitigate the SOUND, its' to minimize the SHOCK back into your hand, the fact it's quieter is just a side effect. Not having your hand be numb up to the elbow after hours of driving fasteners is the real benefit.

[@atakan7864]

This is a really helpful guide for beginners looking into buying woodworking tools. Thanks

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

You're welcome!

[@bv226]

Overhead power cord reel and air eel are totally worth it.

[@acupoflego]

Saw the respirator part. Good info, but unless you are clean shaven, the 3m half latch respirator will not seal properly

[@edsyphan3425]

Man, I wish I could justify that fancy sharpener! Looks so simple. (I hate sharpening too)

[@craigmonteforte1478]

i’m retired after 35 years as a Professional Comercial Woodworker and IMO the best Countersinks are Fuller brand they are the Industry Standard for boat builders and many other Proffessionals Fuller. has been manuffffffacuring some of their products for over a hundred years one minor change they have began making some originall HSS blades to adding a Carbide tipped cutter. to accomodate Countersinkinking in other materials other than Wood i personally prefer the HSS ones and if theyDull ivan sharpen them with myJewlers files i keep in myTool Box handy some of my Countersinks are over 25 years old and have drilled lots of Countersunk holes !

[@justplanebob105]

I've been eyeing over that Amana countersink for about 2 years now. Time to pull the trigger. Thanks.

[@pr3zidentcarter]

I work out of a shed and canopy so I use all battery powered tools. The milwakee tracksaw was a game charger. No need to set up clamps and straight edges just to cut.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

yes, that's the next step!

[@conrat2000]

Awesome video. The Norm Abrams mention was top notch. Thanks for the video.

[@ColinRichardson]

Just to add a little bit about the dB scale also.. What you may not have taken into account is the tone of the noise.. 40dB high pitch is vastly different to 40dB low pitch.. If the oil is also lowering the pitch, it can actually be helping to save your ears even more than just the simple 10dB lower in volume..

[@gregmead2967]

Also, using nearly any power tool, you should use hearing protection as well.

[@georgestgeorge5110]

For those worried about the worksharp sharpening on an angle, there is an adjustment screw to square the tool rest.

[@worldsails2000]

I was wondering about that. The edge on the chisel after running it through the sharpener looked terrible.

[@michaeldimmitt2188]

I KNOW! Time 19:19 scared me! I used to have two of them so I knew it was messed up or because he was trying to do it turned around for the camera he didn’t push the guard/guide tight to the side of the chisel. I didn’t like how wobbly the mounting hub (with a rubber washer) was on mine and that the bearings sounded like they were failing and spinning out during the first few weeks I had it. They kindly sent me another rather quickly to their credit. I even saw someone make their own disks out of MDF and a great mounted extended table and storage (Stumpy Nubs?).

[@BradfordBenn]

I enjoy the video, but have a couple of comments. 1-Hearing protection is good almost all the time. What gets missed quite often, droning and loud sounds cause fatigue. Even the disposable ear plugs are a help. 2-Perhaps the best tool is joining a Makerspace or lab. The reason is not immediately seen, but after two plus years as a member I realize how many of the tools I was using. I have access to tools I would not buy for myself based on usage. Sawstop Cabinet Saw, Jointer, Planer, Routers, Router Table, Drill Press, Lathe, Bead Blaster, Miter Stations, Dust Control, Band Saws… 5’ x 10’ CNC Router. All that plus people to help and share experience. I also get to still park in my garage. 3-I understand the desire for cordless tools. They are often much easier to work with, no cord. However the amount of torque and speed difference between cordless and corded can not be overlooked. My solution for cord management when working in my garage, an overhead cord reel. It does a good job of keeping the cord out of my way.

[@ThaDrizzyDre]

a makerspace or a lab? Can you please elaborate. im interested but am not sure what exactly you mean

[@marcmoore5702]

I'd like to see more of this kind of video. Thanks

[@Solomon-t2f]

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.

[@dennisgibbs5708]

Thank you! I’ve been looking for your 1st 2. Liked all 10!

[@julianf1970]

Decibels are complicated. You're absolutely right that it is not a linear scale. For reasons that completely pass me by, every 3dB DOUBLES the previous volume recorded. (Note, the word "volume" is not strictly the right word to use here, but everyone understands what is meant, right?) 90dB is really loud, but 93dB is TWICE as loud. 87dB is half as loud. It's not at all intuitive. So the point you're making with your test is no small matter. If something is 9dB quieter, then start with the original sound, halve it, then halve it again, then half that once more. That EIGHT TIMES quieter the original volume level. Thanks for this video. I learned a great deal from it.

[@alindorindicu3732]

Definately the drum sander! The moment I saw how important sanding was and how time consuming, I bought one.

[@Matt-my7pz]

Ypu git a Mirka! Those are outstanding sanders. I work with a guy who has the whole set including the drywall wand, 5" random, the smaller duo set and vaccum. Mind blowing how well they work from extreme delicate to serious material removal. You get what you pay for.

[@Quizzicality]

I'm all jacked up on MOUNTAIN DEW!

[@bobnicholas5994]

I use the palm router a lot. The Cordless Dewalt with the plunge base is the best.

[@youfindamoment]

My fave part of the Surge driver is the noise reduction. My second fave is how much more control I have at low speeds. At low speed I can control it to about 1/8 turn or so and that helps a TON when you CAN’T afford to strip this screw but it still need to be snug.

[@thetoolman3]

This is a great list. I can certainly vouch for the track saw and paint sprayer. I also use both the RZ Mask and 3M mask you demonstrated. The RZ is so much more comfortable, I reach for it unless I'm painting or otherwise working with solvents. So I say get both! I would add one thing to the list: sound-canceling hearing protection. I wear hearing aids now because I ignored hearing protection for decades. 3M makes a Bluetooth streaming noise canceling headset, called Worktunes, that is very effective. They make a version with a radio tuner, as well. I highly recommend them. Thanks.

[@ronnielloyd4514]

I love tools. The quieter the better.

[@sapelesteve]

Terrific video Brad! I have to agree with you about the Drum Sander, definitely one of the very best purchases that I ever made! 👍👍

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, Steve. And yep, sure saves a lot of time

[@MrShadyCash]

Love the Amana countersink bit. Buy once cry once.

[@benyair2406]

Many unnecessary tools for newbies (you never even know weather woodworking is going to be a hobby you'll stick to). But for whoever can afford it - why not. Thanks for sharing :)

[@TheFeaz]

With regard to your tip on nailers and other battery powered tools for that matter... While I do agree with you that battery powered tools have come a long way in the past decade or so, and honestly I do love my battery powered tools that I have. However, there are some real serious pros for having an air compressor. For one thing, on larger projects, you don't have to worry about the batteries running out. Also, if you get a larger compressor, you don't have to deal with it constantly starting like you do with the little pancake compressors. Some of the larger ones are even on wheels which helps address the portability issue that sometimes might otherwise be a bar to getting one. Another thing I like about having pneumatic tools is that, once you make that initial investment in the compressor, you can use any pneumatic tool with it, and pneumatic tools, even very high quality ones, are generally much less expensive than their electric powered counterparts. Certainly much less expensive than their battery-powered counterparts. The other thing I will say, specifically with regard to battery powered tools is that, again while I really like my battery powered tools, you really want to make your decision very carefully when getting into a collection of battery powered tools. Unfortunately, the batteries and chargers are not interchangeable across brands, and in some cases are not even interchangeable across categories within some brands. So, if you decide to go with DeWalt, you'd better be happy with it, because you don't want to end up with a garage with full of different batteries and different chargers. With the battery powered tools, you can actually get them relatively inexpensively now if you don't have to have a battery for each tool. You might have 10 battery powered tools, but only four batteries because you're not going to use more than that in a day, and you don't need to use all 10 tools at the same time. That makes a pretty good counter argument to having a compressor and pneumatic tools, but again it does necessitate that you stay within one brand ecosystem. Just my two cents.

[@fredmercury1314]

Run the compressor hose across the roof and dangle it down, and you don't have to trail it across your work either.

[@mikeygee4564]

I can find the hose to be in the way no matter what I do. Just like extension cords. The adhd dilemma is real with this one

[@robertkerby2581]

Wow, Wow, wow!!! I learned a lot from your exceptionally awesome video; thank you! Well done, Brad!

[@alberttreado3713]

Thanks!

[@ouchymytoe]

I sold my Worksharp because it doesn't sharpen both sides evenly. On the right side, the belt pulls the knife down; on the left, it pushes it up. It was a PAIN to get an even grind on both sides. I tried for YEARS to like it but was glad when I finally sold it.

[@barix9495]

Love your channel and agree with MOST of your tool suggestions! I personally will never go back to a cordless nailgun again - having used the Ryobi Airstrike for a few years I found them far less reliable and to have an insufficient battery life. Of course those are heavily dependent on your use cases etc.

[@paultech9385]

I love my Milwaukee fuel. Smaller, lighter and quieter. There’s a dual sided bit holder with magnet that attaches to the side but be sure to use a tiny lock washer.

[@joe-nf7cf]

THe DeWalt trim router has a light that makes all the difference for me.

[@Itsdirtnaptime]

I did but the Ryobi cordless nailer as one of my first purchases. Never regretted it. I'm pretty sure I would have gave up on wood working if I didn't. (I have never wanted an air compressor. 🤷‍♂️) It may have been irrational for a beginning woodworker to buy but well worth it.

[@norm5785]

Thank you for sharing these tool ideas.

[@betelguse16]

Love the NYW reference! Norm Abram is the best!

[@dosadoodle]

A quality respirator is so amazing. I wear mine all the time when doing any home improvement work. And when I was putting a stain on several pieces of wood in a closed space, it was so good that I didn't smell any fumes -- when I finally took the respirator off after 90 minutes of applying stain, it was a shock because I had no idea the fumes were that bad without the respirator! $50 very well spent and ~$20 for high-end replacement cartridges -- far cheaper than the future hospital bills (and degraded life experience) for chronic respiratory problems.

[@nicholasschrader9161]

great product placement in your studio

[@runejl1]

Full face respirator was an awesome upgrade for me. No foogy safety glasses.

[@BenNawrath]

Drum sander are amazing! Best part is effective dust collection! I also have the smaller Bosch 12v router. No dust collection I’ll admit, but for little chamfers or roundovers it’s amazing. My miter station is similar to yours with the hood, but I don’t have a hose connected to it, I have a 4” dust port in the back. It doesn’t get all the bigger stuff, but NOTHING is airborne. Every so often I just brush the chips out of the corners into the port while it’s sucking.

[@aaronyoung5667]

I gave a thumbs up for the Norm Abram shout out alone!

[@Matt-my7pz]

Dude! Im so impressed with your Star Wars catch. We just watched it last night and it isnt "Luke i am your father." Like is so popular to say. Well done!

[@Aaron-nj4ou]

For me the price of cordless nailers makes them completely impractical. I have a 20 gallon compressor so it rarely comes on compared to a little pancake when using nail guns (which would be annoying). In Canada a cordless Brad nailer is $400 which doesn’t usually include a battery so multiply that per gun ( 23, 18, 16, stapler) and the cost is insane. Even as a tool lover I cannot justify that for the small inconvenience of the air line. If I was a pro working on job sites that would be different. I do really need to get a track saw. Great video Brad

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

yikes, I wouldn't be shilling out $400 for just the tool either.

[@user-hm5zb1qn6g]

I owned a Paslode framing nailer. Cost me several hundred Cdn dollars in the early 2000s. Every time I went to use it, either the gas canister was depleted or the battery was depleted. Never seemed to drive toenails to proper depth. Constantly reloading nails. It's noisy. And that's before the fan blades started rattling. I gave it away in frustration. Went back to a Bostich air nailer. That thing drives the living sn0t out of the nails every time.

[@r.burger991]

While an organic vapor cartridge may work for most paint, you should check the manufacturers' SDS (FKA MSDS) to determine the suggested PPE. Section 8 of the SDS will list the PPE or tell you who to contact. There are some exotic things out there that you may need an acid gas, combo, or other cartridge. I have some boat stripper that it suggests to use an airline system in enclosed conditions.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

great tip, didn't know that

[@brandonhoffman4712]

Where do you live? This sounds like something my state outlawed 20 years ago. We're all fruits and nuts over here, and if you want to taste my pralines there's going to be a standoff!

[@Darlene-r9v]

A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.

[@albertshilton5336]

Great video. The 3M half mask is a terrific idea! You mentioned using the vapor filter with the half mask. I have been cutting Western Red Cedar and became quite ill. Not from the dust, but from toxic acid emitted from the wood while cutting or sanding. I now use a vapor and dust combination filter. If you add a link to this stuff I am happy to buy it through you!

[@srmofoable]

A piece of packing tape across the opening will solve your dust issues on the router. Just put a piece across the sticky part so it doesn't become opaque. Good solid advise here on everything though, albeit some of it is pricey

[@brandonhoffman4712]

No hydraulic impact. Half the noise and half the impact strength...

[@Proton_Decay]

Full face respirator was a better upgrade IMO - SO much more comfortable than half-face + eye protection. 3M 6800 is not ballistic rated, but enough eye protection for most things in my garage.

[@geirleirvik1478]

3 dB less is half the sound pressure - so 10 dB less is just 10% of the original noise level

[@pfwoodworks]

I finally got the Amana Countersink Bit which I wanted for a long time but have not yet used it. Next project.

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Cheers Brad I always enjoy your videos

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

thanks, Bradley

[@mikeh4924]

Not just making sure all the screws are the same depth, but making sure all the Philips are facing the same direction. :-)

[@cuasimodus1]

Por lo que veo eres un publicista de muestras de herramientas, buen video!

[@marcbarash6045]

Thanks Brad

[@chriswitek9455]

you also need a dust collector for a drum sander, you simply wont get enough airflow out of a shop vac if youre agressively sanding wide panels with it

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

oh absolutely. 4" dust collection is a mandatory

[@woodworkingnook]

Great video! I also love my track saw. Due to the size of my shop, my track saw takes the place of a table saw.

[@msk3905]

the cordless nailers are game changers, as is the work sharp sharpener

[@Rebel9668]

If I want to make my holes all the same length I just adjust my drill press to stop at that depth. With a Skilsaw, I don't worry about dust collection because if I'm using one I'm most likely going to be outdoors instead of in my shop. Instead of that straight edge though I have an adjustable fence that I can clamp on to a 4x8 sheet of plywood which holds itself in place. I also don't worry about loudness because ear plugs are cheap. I added a dedicated "miter saw station" years ago before I knew it had a name in that I built a table a little shorter than the two workbenches I sandwiched it in between :) I have a 60 gallon 2 stage compressor, but I've never had a nail gun as I seldom use nails, preferring screws, bolts & washers or even lag bolts to hold stuff securely. In the instances where only a nail will do, like say, asphalt shingles, I just use a plain old claw hammer. I try not to clutter up my shop with cordless tools with battery chargers everywhere and just use either corded or pneumatic tools from sanders to routers. The one exception is a cordless drill/driver but again, it gets used mostly outdoors for stuff where I don't wanna drag out extension cords, etc. and no more often than I use a router, the big corded one I have is adequate. If I'm painting I typically do it with either Krylon....or Rustoleum if I don't mind waiting a month for it to dry, lol. If I'm putting on a finish like lacquer or varnish I find using a brush to be cathartic, but then I have nothing but time on my hands...and probably stain until I break out the Lava soap. My eyes are very sensitive to dust so I tend to wear a big pair of goggles...you know, those old-fashioned things that look like a diving mask with air holes? Those and a face shield if I'm turning wood on the lathe. My lung capacity is kind of limited with a lot of scarring from one too many bouts of pneumonia so I wear a latex dust mask with those big pink 3M filters on it when in the shop. I don't use chisels much, but if I do happen to need to sharpen one, I spit on a whet rock and draw the chisel across it (Yeah, I'm a cheap a**), Then strop it with the backside of an old leather belt. Makes em sharp enough to split a hair. I do envy your drum sander. Haven't seen anything like that since I worked at Kimball, but being cheap I'll have to stick with the random orbital sander and my stationary belt/disc sander...I made the mistake of putting a random orbital sander on my amazon wish list one year and so now I have 3 of the things...a corded electric one, a cordless one and a pneumatic one. The cordless one is still sealed in the box it came in, lol. I prefer the pneumatic one but it sure does make the dust fly!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Great video Brad! Thanks for sharing it with us!💖👍😎JP

[@RFMongoose]

As an fyi 3 decibels is a 100% factor. 3 decibels up is twice as loud, 3 down is half as loud.

[@clemmcguinness1087]

Thanks for sharing all this info

[@user-hm5zb1qn6g]

I like the mitre saw station.

[@geddy450]

nothing new here but i'm happy for you 👍

[@atweetythuyvi]

Great video, I love the scorecard!

[@davidcraig3237]

quick comment! one of the others mentioned the sharpeners off square results. I have had similar results with this same machine and others and reverted back to something I was introduced to by Dave Freeman (Timeless Instruments) where I learned lutherie. JAPANESE SANDSTONES put a superbly sharp edge on chisels and plane blades VERY quickly ! They are inexpensive considering what they do and the results, my favorite !

[@RattlebrainProductions]

I bought my first compact trim router 30 years ago.

[@orazha]

Excellent. I've never considered a track saw despite not having a table saw. I guess it's too new for me and, probably, too expensive. But I also didn't understand the difference between a track saw and a "skill saw". I learned something and it does look like it could be beneficial for me. Thanks. Also, I'm a bit puzzled about your comments about the small routers being introduced by Bosch about 10 years ago. I was using them in the late '80s when we were still primarily doing laminated countertops. We used a small router for trimming the laminate. Of course that was also back when we used shaper tables rather than router tables. Watch your fingers;-) I don't know what company made the trimming routers but I believe that they could have been used as a router similar to your Ridgid router.

[@turboflush]

Nice saw station.

[@markglabinski526]

Great post! Unfortunately as I was watching this I heard a voice in the background saying you don’t need anymore tools. 😢

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

I ignore that voice at all costs, lol

[@worstuserever]

Obviously you need one more at least, noise-cancelling headphones. 🙉

[@josehagevoort1895]

Thank you for the great video

[@youtubuzr]

Get a better, quieter compressor, it will change your life. I bought the small California Air 8010 and it's amazing. Fast recharge, and *super quiet*.

[@DannyJeter-gl3ye]

Great information!

[@billzerkeley]

I just bought a cheap pair of aviation snips from Harbor Freight recently. I wish I would've bought it sooner.

[@tonyw2770]

Ending was epic

[@pmur079]

Great content as always. Thanks

[@michaeldequatro1012]

Great video. I was going to give you a thumbs down for that star wars line, but you said that wasn't the line so I gave you a thumbs up...lol