Below is a list of my preferred tools and hope you find them helpful. These are all items I have personally purchased and can vouch for as useful tools for woodworking. If you have any questions about the tools/items listed below or just want to share reviews of woodworking tools, please contact me directly. Always happy to share and learn at the same time!

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Machine Tools

Freud LM75R010: 10" Industrial Thin Kerf Glue Line Ripping Blade, CarbideFor Depth Spots

DEWALT Router Fixed/Plunge Base Kit, Variable Speed, 1.25-HP Max Torque

DEWALT Thickness Planer, Two Speed, 13-inch, 15 Amp, 20,000 RPM Motor (DW735X)

Makita RP2301FC 3-1/4 HP* Plunge Router, with Variable Speed

Makita 3-1/4 HP Plunge Router, with Variable Speed

DEWALT Miter Saw, 12-Inch, Double Bevel, Compound, XPS Cutline, 15-Amp (DWS716XPS)

Makita XPS01PTJ 5.0Ah 18V X2 LXT Lithium-Ion (36V) Brushless Cordless 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw Kit with 194368-5 Guide Rail, 55-Inch

Makita Brushless Cordless 6-1/2" Plunge Circular Saw Kit with Guide Rail, 55-Inch

DEWALT Biscuit Joiner, 6.5 Amp, 10,000 RPM, Retractable 45 Degree Notch, For Depth Spots

DEWALT 20V MAX Orbital Sander, Tool Only (DCW210B)

Hand Tools

WoodRiver #5-1/2 Jack Plane

WoodRiver #4-1/2 Smoothing Plane

Trend Diamond Sharpening Stone Kit, 8 x 3 Inch Double Sided (300/1000 Grit) Bench Stone

SUIZAN Japanese Flush Cut Saw Small Hand 5 Inch Pull for Hardwood and Softwood

WoodRiver Low Angle Block Plane with Adjustable Mouth

Trend Diamond Abrasive Lapping Fluid, 3.4 fl oz, Blue, Professional Grade Sharpening Fluid

SUIZAN Japanese Pull Saw Hand Saw 9.5 Inch Dozuki Dovetail Saw

Trend Ultra Fine Mirror Paste for Honing and Polishing Your Sharpened Knives & Tools

Taytools Solid Brass Round Workbench Dogs for 3/4 Inch Holes

Measuring & Marking Tools

DFM Small Carpenters Square Work Tools w/Fixed Miter Angle Pin - Precision Woodworking Speed Square

3 Pack Carpenter Pencil with Sharpener, Mechanical Carpenter Pencils with 39 Refills, Deep Hole Marker Construction Heavy Duty Woodworking Pencils for Architect (Red, Black, Yellow)- With Case

Mechanical Carpenter Pencils with 39 Refills, Deep Hole Marker Construction Heavy Duty Woodworking Pencils

Pentel Graphgear 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil, 0.3 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.7 mm, 0.9 mm 5pics Set

Pentel Graphgear 1000 Automatic Drafting Pencil, 0.3 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm, 0.7 mm, 0.9 mm
5 pieces Set

Setup Blocks Height Gauge Set, 15pcs Precision Aluminum Setup Bars for Router and Table Saw

Wheel Marking Gauge Kit - 2 Extra Cutter Wheels, Roll Stop Head, Micro Adjuster, Metric Imperial Ruler, 7'' Brass Marker Tool for Woodwork

MICROJIG Match Fit Dovetail Clamping System Bundle with Router Bit and Clamps

Narex Dual Bevel Marking Knife Stainless Steel Blade Rosewood Handle Finger Indents (0.030" Thick Blade)

Woodpeckers Square, 12 Inch, Made in USA, Stainless Steel Woodworking Square Tool, Versatile Carpenter Square with Scribing Notches

iGaging Machinist Square 90° Right Angle Precision Engineer Set 2" 4" 6", 3 Piece Set

Other Cool Tools

3M WorkTunes Connect + Gel Ear Cushions Hearing Protector with Bluetooth Wireless Technology, NRR 23 dB, Hearing protection

Heavy Duty Reusable Plastic Construction Shims for Spacing, Leveling, Plumbing and More - 100 Piece Assorted Pack (4 Sizes)

Trend Tool & Bit Cleaner: Industrial Strength Wood & Resin Remover, 18 fl oz, CLEAN/500

Books / Literature

Illustrated Cabinetmaking: How to Design and Construct Furniture That Works

52 Boxes in 52 Weeks: Improve Your Design Skills One Box At A Time

Foundations of Woodworking: Essential joinery techniques and building strategies

The Why & How of Woodworking: A Simple Approach to Making Meaningful Work

Joinery

Understanding Wood Finishing, 3rd Revised Edition: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish

Great Book of Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture, Revised & Expanded Second Edition: Authentic and Fully Detailed Plans for 61 Classic Pieces

Greene & Greene: Design Elements for the Workshop