Ladd

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!

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bobj3

Hi Ladd

I would suggest the item below, I have one and it's great,,, so many times you want to sand a item that is not strait or it can be setup to sand strait items as well with just a quick home made jig...(1/2" to 3" drums will fit the tool)
Plus because it's bench top model it will fit on the bench top or under it to save shop space, I use mind all the time...

You can always use a brad nailer, elec.or air for just one more item..





http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-G0538-...7402833&sr=1-1

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AxlMyk

I'm looking at getting a drum sander also. Have my eye on the Ridgid belt/spindle sander. About $200, so it's a bit higher than you're looking at.

I have also been looking at the Shop Fox drill presses. They have an oscillating feature that lets them pull double duty as spindle sanders. The small one is about $115, Not sure if it includes the sanding drums. Might want to look at those.
http://www.amazon.com/Shop-Fox-H0625...7404363&sr=1-2

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RustyW

I have and highly recommend the Ridgid sander. I use mine all the time with both spindles and the belt (both oscillate). The dust port works great when used with a shop-vac. And I've used it with the table angled for a project with a beval. Plus it has onboard storage for all the spindles and the belt assembly when not in use.

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DougO

If you are wanting a tool just to save you $60 on the router table, order the Dremel 290-01 Engraver for $15.86 This is the cheapest tool that I have seen that will qualify you for the discount. I used it to get a Jessem router lift. The $16 you pay sure saves you some money and you still have the engraver to use. I think you have to order the engraver first, put it in your ordering cart and then put the router table in your cart, then checkout. I just checked and you also save $52 by using the "Free Super Savings shipping". This deal looks better and better.

Ladd

Yup, that's a good suggestion. Unfortunately while it is available on Amazon, it is sold by Grizzly, so it doesn't qualify for the discount.

Thanks for your time and the tip though!

Ladd

That looks interesting too. Also sold by Grizzly on Amazon, not Amazon directly so it doesn't qualify either.

Thanks for your time though!

Ladd

Dang, already have one of those.

I guess I could get another to give away to someone, but haven't a clue who that might be either.

Saw the Black and Decker BDBN1202 cordless brad nailer on Amazon last night (and sold by amazon) for $124 and got quite interested, but for some reason it wasn't a part of the the power tool promotion. I could see that as being a handy tool to have as I have nothing like it at all.

How about the Delta SM300 10" 1/4-horsepower drill press for $99?
http://www.amazon.com/Delta-SM300-Sh...7468437&sr=1-2

AxlMyk

I think I would still go for the Shop Fox.

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