Minimal Tool Kit
Best Shop Vac for Woodworking in a Small Space
Filter rating, sealing, hose fit, bag or no bag, and noise. How to judge a shop vac or extractor for fine wood dust in a room you live in.
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Best Track Saw for Beginners: What to Check First
Cut depth, rail length and joining, the rail system you commit to, dust extraction and storage. How to judge a track saw for a small space.
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Best Oscillating Multi-Tool for Beginners: How to Choose
Oscillation angle, speed control, the accessory interface and corded vs battery. What to check on any multi-tool, and what it cannot do well.
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Compact Table Saw Alternatives for Small Spaces
What a table saw actually does, broken into four jobs, and which small-space tool covers each one. Rip, crosscut, sheet goods and repeat cuts.
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The Minimal Woodworking Tool Kit: What to Buy First
The ONE tool to buy first for woodworking with no shop, what to add next, and what each stage actually costs at typical retail prices.