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Old 12-11-2007, 02:17 PM   #1
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Default "Free" tool from Amazon; help me select one

I am within an eyelash of ordering the CMT Industrio Router Table System from Amazon; $305 with free shipping. This table is classified as an accessory, which means if I purchase a power tool, I get 20% off the accessory, about $60.

I am looking for suggestions for a useful shop tool so I can get the $60 discount, preferable something router table project related so I can be more useful right away, but not necessarily so.

The tool must be sold by Amazon itself (not other businesses selling products on Amazon) to qualify for the discount.

I have no major tools and only a few minor tools so I can use almost everything. You would think that would make my choice easy, but I'm only familiar with wants/needs for major tools and now is not the time for an additional major tool purchase.

Power tools I have:

Freud 2200E router purchased recently

Ancient 6.5" Skil circular saw that still works great and is my main cutting tool.

A decent Ryobi 12v cordless drill

An el-cheapo older orange Black and Decker jig saw

Older Shopmate quarter sheet vibrating sander


I suppose a decent jig saw that could be mounted under the router table would be useful; the seemingly decent ones at Amazon are $110 to $160 more than I was looking to pay but I suppose I could be convinced.

A spindle sander would be nice too, but those price out much higher.

A drill press would be very nice; the cheapest one at Amazon is a Delta for $100, but I question its quality even for infrequent noobie woodworker use.

Dust collections systems are accessories, not power tools, so no go there.

I could get an el-cheapo cordless screwdriver to qualify for the $60 discount, but I don't need or want one. There's gotta be some other small tool that I don't know I need!

Suggestions and advice requested!

Last edited by Ladd; 12-11-2007 at 05:34 PM.
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