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Yes, joshh, I agree. Looks like a great resource to start with. Thanks, beeg!

Thanks so much for the replies! That info certainly helps me focus my search. I'll probably buy in the next few months, so that will give me time to expand my search and wait for a good deal. I think now I'm looking for a 510 (or 520) with at least an 85 or newer headstock, and at least the bandsaw ...

beeg wrote:SPT = Special Purpose Tool. Such as a bandsaw, jointer, strip sander and scroll saw.

Ah, ok! Thanks! Yes, I think I'll need a band saw and jointer. Any recommendations on SPTs that are must haves? Is there a router SPT?

Wow, what a friendly forum! I post a vague newbie question on Turkey day and get three thoughtful responses the same day! Here is some more info: My first project will be to fit out my shop: workbenches, shelves, etc. if I were to go with separate tools, I'd need to build a mobile stand for each too...

Been wanting to set up a workshop for sometime, but haven't had the space (loft living downtown). We'll, moving this week to a suburban house with a very nice heated basement workshop - yeah! Only problem is it is a pretty small room. This has lead me to the search for small footprint solutions - an...