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For my model work, I use a "5 dollar garage sale" wooden desk, that I beefed up, and modified to have swivel casters under one end, and rubber feet under the other. The top is about 48" x 18", covered with some cherry planks I got for free, and sanded them down, biscuit jointed them together. The drawers are really handy. Under the desk I put a "deck" to hold my machinist toolbox...there's still some room for my feet....mainly because my midsection keeps me back a bit.[:0] I have the usual assortment of modellers hand tools accumulated over 50 years or so...tip...don't ever buy "no-name" blades for your knife holders.[xx(] In addition to those listed above, I recommend adjustable work light & adjustable magnifying light, a small weigh scale, swivelling vise, lots & lots of clamps, surface gauge, vernier calipers, small sheet of plate glass.[:p] Power tools...many are great for model work, as stated above. Canadian Tire & Craftsman ( and Rigid ) are all tools made by other tool companies, ( like Ryobi & others ) as house brands...they are all pretty good, mainly because hobby work is not heavy-duty in nature, and because they have good warranties.[8D][:)] regards, Mike
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