Have you ever taken a step back and looked at the tools that you've amassed over the years? That's a lot of stuff! But, if you lost everything and had to start again, what would you buy? I was asked this recently, and these are the first power tools I'd buy without hesitation:
Mafell P1 cc Jigsaw
A lot of my work involves curves, and this jigsaw has the power and accuracy to get the job done efficiently with minimal rework and frustration.
Festool TSV 60 Track Saw
With a 2-7/16 inch depth of cut and switchable scoring blade, the TSV 60 is the ultimate track saw. I really don't know what else I could ask for in a track saw.
Lamello Zeta P2 for Sheet Goods
The P-System is so impressive, from how the slots are formed to the range and utility of the connectors that work with it. For any work involving sheet goods, I would definitely get a Zeta P2 and starter set of connectors.
Festool Domino DF 500
For solid wood, I still feel the Domino is the king. I own both sizes, and the XL certainly can do things the DF 500 can't, but 9 times out of ten, it's the DF 500 I reach for.
Mirka DEROS MID65020 Sander
I really enjoy the intuitive paddle switch and easy one-hand operation of Mirka's sanders, so the 6 inch DEROS with 5 mm stroke would be my pick for a sander.
Mirka's Abranet Ace bundle makes sense if you don't already have the abrasives, but I haven't tried Ultimax Ligno yet, either.
Festool OF 2200 Router
This router checks all the boxes. Powerful, precise, great ergonomics, intuitive controls, excellent dust extraction, it has everything. A smaller router like the OF 1010 or maybe MFK 700 Set would be a good companion.
Under the category of Really Cool Tools That I Probably Would Never Need are the fully waterproof power tools made by Nemo, that include drills, impact drivers, grinders, and reciprocating saws.
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