Americana Crafts

What are some essential power tools to have when doing small and large wood crafts?

In the near future I want to start making wood crafts and sell them at craft shows just as a side job. It's something I've always been interested in and I want to get an idea on how much it would cost me to get it started by making a list of power tools & machinery I would need. I already have an idea of what I might need but maybe more experienced people can name something I haven't thought of.

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1. Depending on what yo uwant to make I would sugest a good table saw, a drill press and either a small/med lathe and a 21 inch scroll saw would be a good start. You can always add tools depending on what you need later on Also a small band saw can be a great addition to a workshop. I do alot of woodworking as a hobby and so far I haven't found anything I couldn't make with those few tools. My shop area is'nt huge just the back corner of my garage really but I've produced some really neat thing in there
2. You will discover what tools you need when you are choosing your projects. For example, if you want to do a bookcase, you might buy a book of plans, or buy a plan online, and it will have the equipment list. You could even check before you buy. I would never buy a piece of equipment until it shows up on my project list. .