My Tools & Gear

I’ve been told I have a lot of tools. The truth is I didn’t buy them all overnight. I slowly built up my collection and initially purchased many of my tools used on Kijiji and Craigslist. As I gained experience, I grew to truly understand the limitations of certain tools, and was able to identify the features that were really important to me. With that in mind, I’ve upgraded certain tools, and will likely continue to do so as I evolve and grow my woodworking skills.

I’ve listed out most of my tools and shop accessories below, but some of them have long since been discontinued (indicated by *). If that’s the case, I’ve listed a comparable model that I would likely buy today.

For an up-close view of my shop and all of my tools, check out the Shop Tour video above.

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Stationary Tools

• Table saw – Sawstop professional 36″
• Miter saw – Bosch Axial-glide 10″
• Planer – Dewalt DW735
• Jointer * – Jet 6″
• Drill press * – Craftsman 13″
• Benchtop sander – Ridgid OSS
• Router table – Homemade using Rockler Pro Lift router lift and Porter Cable 690
• Bandsaw – Rikon 10-326

Handheld power tools

• Drill/driver – Milwaukee M18
• Orbital sander – Mirka DEROS 650
• Mini palm driver – Ridgid 12V palm driver (discontinued)
• Brad nailer – Ryobi Airstrike 18Ga and Craftsman V20
• Track saw – Festool TSC 55
• Compact router with plunge base – Bosch Colt
• Trim Router – Ridgid laminate trim router
• Table mounted router – Porter Cable 690
• Circular saw –  Craftsman V20
• Biscuit joiner – Dewalt joiner

Shop accessories

• Pocket hole jig – Kreg 720 pro
• Dowel jigs – Rockler dowel jig and Milescraft JointPro
• Drawer slide jig – Kreg drawer slide jig
• Digital angle gauge – Capri
• Digital protractor – GemRed
• Digital Calipers – Proster
• Glue brush – Rockler silicone brush 
• Detail Sanding – Gator zip
• Bench cookies – Bench Dogs 
• Forstner bit set – Irwin
• Flush trim pull saw – Stanley
• Zero clearance strips – Fastcap zero clearance tape
• General use table saw blade – Diablo
• Portable drill guide – MilesCraft
• Infeed/outfeed – Roller stands
• Miter gauge – Jessem Mite-R-Excel ii
• Bit height setting tool – Jessem
• UHMW runners for table saw sleds 
• Countersink drill bit – Amana tool

Router Accessories & Bits

• Router inlay kit
• Double-sided Template tape
• Guide bushing set
• Bosch router adapter kit for guide bushings
• Router base centering cone
• 12 x 12 acrylic router base plate
• Roundover bit
• Straight bit
• Spiral flush trim bit for template routing
• Shallow flush trim plunge bit
• Bowl & Tray bit
• Router collet extender
• Router Templates

Clamps

• Bessey Parallel Clamps – Bessey K-body
• F-clamps – Bessey F-clamp
• Bessey ratcheting clamps
• Face clamps – Kreg Automaxx
• Toggle clamps – E-Ting Toggle Clamps
• Spring clamps
• Mini F-clamps
• Strap clamp
• Clamp rack

Safety gear

• Respirator – 3M 6500
• Respirator filters – 3M 2091 or 2097
• Ear muffs – 3M Peltor 105
• Noise cancelling ear phones – IsoTunes Xtra
• Nitrile gloves
• Miter slot/T-track featherboard – Milescraft single / double
• Spiral Featherboard – Hedgehog
• Push pads – Milescraft Grabber
• 3D Pushblock – Micro Jig Grr-Ripper

Dust Collection

• Dust collector – King Canada 1200 CFM with canister filter
• Expandable dust collection hose – Rockler
• Duct Collector Blast gates
• Air Filtration System – Wen 3410
• Air Filtration filters – Outer filter / Inner filter
• Dust extractor – Mirka dust-free system 
• Miter saw dust collection – Ridgid shop vac + Oneida Dust Cyclone
• Automated switch – iVac
• Air quality monitor – Dylos DC1100

Finishes & Adhesives

• Hard wax-oil – Osmo Polyx-oil
• Polyurethane – Varathane oil-based
• Stain – Minwax oil-based
• Oil finish – Pure Tung oil
• Cutting board oil – Howard’s
• Wood glue – Titebond II
• CA glue – Titebond instant bond
• 5 minute Epoxy – Gorilla 2 part epoxy
• Paint Sprayer – Flexio 3000

Laser Engraving

• Co2 laser – xTool P2 55w
• Diode laser – xTool D1 Pro 20w
• Honeycomb bed
• Air assist pump
• In-line ventilation duct fan
• Exhaust flex hose (6-inch)
• Exhaust flanges (6-inch)

Camera, Video & Audio Gear

• Camera – Olympus E-M5 mark ii
• Lens 1 (wide angle) – Zuiko 12mm
• Lens 2 (portrait/close shots) – Zuiko 45mm
• Lens 3 (general zoom) – Zuiko 14-42mm
• Main Tripod – Amazon basic
• Mini Tripod – GorillaPod
• Shotgun camera mount microphone – Rode GO 
• USB microphone – Rode NT-USB
• Lavalier mic (wireless) – RodeLink
• Lavalier mic (wired) – Boya By-M1
• Camera cleaning kit – Camkix cleaning kit
• Studio Lights – Fovitec Photography Lights