This is a great topic and there are some very interesting responses. I really wish that I could fit in any one of the categories. My basement shop had 4 1/2 feet of salt water in it from “Superstorm Sandy” and I’ve been trying to rebuild ever since.
The first thing replaced was the table saw and I got a 10" Sawstop contractor’s saw. I love it and should have done it years ago. I also got a Jet 12" drill press with the speed control lever on the side and the digital readout on the front, another good investment. The latest is a Rigid 10" sliding compound miter saw. Now to build a home for it. During the sleeping and planning stage I am trying to figure the best dust control for it. They sure put out a lot of it. It is amazing what can come out of a 1/8" slot.

Larry C