There are lots of choices to be made when setting up a first workshop or upgrading an existing shop. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned woodworker, these hand and power tools, machines, and workshop accessories will help you work smarter, safer and more efficiently. The 2025 edition is our 14th annual roundup of Small Shop Essentials.
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Benchtop Planer with Superior Finish and Dust Control
The King Canada KC-13HPC is a 13″ benchtop planer equipped with a helical cutterhead, designed to deliver a smooth finish for woodworking projects.
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Cordless Convenience for Effortless Leaf Removal
The Einhell GP-LB 18/200 Li E-Solo (Art. 3433556) is a cordless leaf blower designed for efficient and convenient yard maintenance.
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Cordless Mowing with Brushless Performance
The Einhell RASARRO 36/42 (Art. 3413273) is a cordless lawn mower designed for medium-sized lawns.
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CSC SYS 50: The Ultimate in Portable Precision
The Festool CSC SYS 50 Cordless Table Saw (#577378) is so compact that it fits into a Systainer.
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CXS 12: The Go-To Choice for Common Everyday Drilling and Driving Tasks
Light, compact and impressively powerful, the Festool CXS 12 Cordless Drill (#576869) delivers more torque than the previous generation.
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Get the Air Power You Need for Long-Lasting Performance
The King Canada KC-6160V2 stationary air compressor is designed to meet the demands of both professional and serious DIY users.
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Horizontal Cam-Action Clamps for MFT-Style Worktables
Secure your workpieces for precision routing, sanding, drilling and cutting on 20 mm tables with the new BESSEY Horizontal table Clamp Fixture (WNS20-MFT-SET).
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Inflate Anywhere with this Cordless High-Pressure Inflator
The Einhell CE-CC 18 Li-Solo (Art. 2071020) is a cordless high-pressure inflator designed for tasks such as inflating car tires, bicycle tires, and sports balls.
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Lightweight and Versatile Cordless Trimming
The Einhell Cordless Telescopic String Trimmer (Art. 3411260) provides great value, especially for small to medium-sized gardens.
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OF 1010 REBQ Compact Router
The Festool OF 1010 REBQ (578017) is a compact, 1010-watt plunge router perfect for precision woodworking.
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Orion Pinless Wood Moisture Meters
Offering superior accurate readings, remarkable versatility, and built tough to last. Since 1965, Wagner Meters has established one of the best reputations in the woodworking and wood products industry.
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Powerful Cordless Pruning for Versatile Garden Tasks
The Einhell GE-LS 18 Li-Solo (Art. 3408304) is a cordless pruning shear designed for cutting branches up to 28 mm in diameter, making it suitable for a wide variety of pruning tasks.
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Precision Drilling for Professionals & DIYers
The King Canada KC-116FN is a versatile 13-inch floor model drill press (also available as a benchtop). Its 7.5-amp motor provides ample torque for various materials.
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Roarockit Manual Vacuum Press
The Thin Air Press Kit is a simple, efficient and inexpensive vacuum system for veneering and bent lamination projects that was originally introduced for making maple skateboard decks.
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Sheartak Premium Helical Cutterheads
Sheartak specializes in premium spiral helical cutterheads and woodworking accessories designed to enhance accuracy, reduce noise and extend tool life.
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Smooth and Efficient Jointing with the KC-6HJC
The King Canada KC-6HJC is a solid 6-inch benchtop jointer for hobbyists and woodworkers seeking a compact and efficient machine.
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SYS-AIR Portable Air Filter
The Festool SYS-AIR (577791) is a portable air filter housed in a Systainer for easy transport.
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The All-in-One Cordless Drilling and Driving Solution
The Einhell TE-TK 18 Li Kit (CD+CI) (Art. 4257245) is a cordless drill and impact driver set designed for DIY enthusiasts and professionals seeking versatility and convenience.
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Versatile Cutting Power for Your Workshop or Jobsite
The King Canada KC-5100NS is an economical jobsite table saw with a folding stand, ideal for DIYers and light to medium professional use.
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Versatile Sanding Power for Your Shop
The King Canada KC-760L is a combination sander featuring a 6″ × 48″ belt and a 9″ disc, powered by a 1 HP motor.
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Vertical Ratcheting Clamps for MFT-Style Worktables
Based on the popular KliKlamp style, the new Bessey Table Clamp with Ratcheting Lever (KLI20-MFT-SET) combines quality and functionality for fast, easy and safe clamping on 20 mm tables.
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