These are the tools I personally use in my Bonney Lake garage workshop. I only recommend what I’ve actually put to work. Affiliate links help support Bit & Grain Studio at no extra cost to you.
Power Tools
Festool Domino Joiner
Combines the speed of a biscuit joiner with the strength of traditional mortise and tenon joinery. Essential for furniture building. I purchased mine at Woodcraft in Seattle.
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Festool Domino Systainer
Keeps all dominos organized and accessible. Stacks perfectly with other Festool components. Purchased at Sumner Woodworker Store — I like to support local businesses.
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Festool CT-36 Dust Extractor
Keeps the workshop clean and lungs healthy. Integrates perfectly with other Festool tools for nearly dust-free operation — essential for a home workshop.
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Milwaukee Track Saw
Precise, splinter-free cuts with excellent dust collection. Perfect for breaking down sheet goods and making long, straight cuts.
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Milwaukee M18 Fuel D-Handle Jig Saw
POWERSTATE brushless motor with variable speed up to 3,500 SPM. Solid tool with excellent battery life and LED lighting. The blades have a bit of movement during cutting, but overall a great performer.
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Festool MFT/3 Multifunction Table
Versatile work table with a perforated top for clamping and securing workpieces. Perfect for accurate cutting, routing, and assembly tasks.
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Festool Folding Rule
Precision folding rule for accurate measurements and marking. Quality construction and smooth operation make it great for layout work.
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Taytools Smoothing Bench Hand Plane
High-quality smoothing plane for final surface preparation. Precision-ground sole and adjustable blade make it easy to achieve professional results.
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3/4" Bench Dog Hole Chamfer Reamer Tool
Creates perfectly chamfered 3/4" bench dog holes. T10 alloy blade and 9mm hex shank ensure clean, consistent results.
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Festool Bluetooth Module
Connects your Festool dust extractor to power tools for automatic operation. Game-changer for workshop efficiency — dust collection starts and stops with your tools.
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Guide Rail Adapter for Milwaukee Router — Made in USA
Precision-machined adapter for using your Milwaukee router with standard guide rails. Exceptional stability and accuracy for edge routing, dados, and profiles.
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StealthMounts Trax90 XL Track Saw Square
Precision 90° right angle guide for perfectly square cuts with your Milwaukee track saw. Robust design and easy alignment make it essential for crosscuts.
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Arbor Dust Cover for Milwaukee M18 Track Saw
Significantly improves dust collection efficiency. Cleaner work environment and better visibility during cuts by capturing more dust at the source.
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10PCS Aluminum Bench Dogs for 3/4" Dog Holes
Non-slip pads for secure workpiece holding. Compatible with standard 3/4" dog holes — reliable holding power for your projects.
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Pre-Glued Wood Veneer Edge Banding
Gives plywood projects a finished, professional look. Easy to apply with a household iron and trims cleanly for seamless edges on cabinets, shelves, and furniture.
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