Tool you would most like for Christmas (or any other day).

[Rich Riddle]

If indeed Santa existed, what tool would you most like him to bring you?

[Rod Sheridan]

A shop elf who works nights, cleaning up my mess, putting away tools, sharpening plane blades etc................Rod

[Brian Elfert]

The #1 tool related item I would ask for is a tool cabinet for my mechanic tools and related items in my garage. I've got a line on a Lista cabinet cheap, but if that falls through I might build my own from wood.

[Cody Kemble]

The shop elf would really be handy...but a Delta/Rockwell drill press from the 50's to match my jointer would be great.

[Stephen Cherry]

Somehow, I am wanting to have a radial arm saw with a nice fence with stop, for crosscuts and dados.

[Michael Koenig]

a cnc machine would be nice

[Jim O'Dell]

I have two. In order: 1 An oscillating belt sander, maybe the little benchtop Ridgid that doubles as a spindle sander. 2 A bench top mortiser with nice chisels and tools to sharpen the chisels. (Watched a cool video on the Woodwhisperer this am on setting up and maintaining mortisers. Jim.

[Rich Riddle]

A shop elf who works nights, cleaning up my mess, putting away tools, sharpening plane blades etc................Rod

Would the magic elf also cook and restock refreshments?

[Kevin Bourque]

A top of the line, fully hydraulic, portable sawmill.

[Gordon Eyre]

A band saw for sure.

[Jim Koepke]

Either a much better band saw than the little wimp now in my shop or a new lathe.

Other than that a $20,000 gift certificate from Lee Valley or Lie-Nielson would be fine. Or maybe one from each.

Merry Christmas to all and a spectacularly fantastic Happy New Year.

jtk

[Rich Riddle]

A band saw for sure.

I use my Powermatic 143 band saw more than any other saw. A band saw proves quite useful. Good luck finding one.

[William Adams]

I'm w/ MK --- I'll be getting a Shapeoko kit in January, using money from a freelance project and my in-law's Christmas gift.

[Rod Sheridan]

Would the magic elf also cook and restock refreshments?

Why not?

Let's go for broke!.........Rod

[Andrew Joiner]

You guys are kidding, Santa does exist. I have a little girl here waiting for real reindeer to eat the food she left out for them.

[Gary Hodgin]

Hard decision but I'd love to see a set of Veritas PM-V11 chisels under the tree.

[Brian Kent]

I am pretty satisfied with my tools, but often yearn for a Veritas Medium Shoulder Plane or the 3 dovetail saws to go with my 2 carcass saws.

['Jacques Malan']

The thing I could use the best is more time.

I am quite well equipped, but I would like to have new versions of all my very old machines.

[Rich Riddle]

The thing I could use the best is more time.

I am quite well equipped, but I would like to have new versions of all my very old machines.

Others wish for the exact opposite, older versions of Asian made products formerly made in the USA.

[Mike Wilkins]

A Ducati Monster 1100 Evo. To get away from the world for a while and clear my head, come up with new furniture building ideas and think up some winning lottery numbers.

[Ole Anderson]

I am thinking I would like a ROS with good dust collection. Sanding large flat panels with my PC 6" ROS, even with a nearby side or downdraft table hooked to the DC just isn't getting it.

[David Cefai]

In 62 years I have never found incontrovertible proof that Santa does NOT exist. Hopefully he will again provide positive proof of his existence with that lathe on the bottom shelf of the first aisle in WJA at Tarxien.

Are you listening darling?

[Rod Sheridan]

A Ducati Monster 1100 Evo. To get away from the world for a while and clear my head, come up with new furniture building ideas and think up some winning lottery numbers.

If we're going with Italian bikes, I'd like an 850 LeMans, I'm lazy and like shaft drive........No wait, an Ambasador with floor boards and solo seat..............Rod

[Rich Riddle]

If we're going with Italian bikes, I'd like an 850 LeMans, I'm lazy and like shaft drive........No wait, an Ambasador with floor boards and solo seat..............Rod

Where would the elf ride with a solo seat?

[Alan Bienlein]

The tools are useless without the wood so I would want more wood.

[glenn bradley]

Others wish for the exact opposite, older versions of Asian made products formerly made in the USA.

Many older machines do offer a solid quality but, modern improvements can be desirable. The challenge is finding one without sacrificing too much of the other.

[Rich Riddle]

My wish would be for a better mind to skillfully utilize the tools I already own. Dad has far fewer tools and produces superior work. I suppose the next desired tools will be hand tools, not large shop tools.

Glenn, you are correct in that many modern improvements are desirable. Just wish some of the modern conveniences were retrofitted to older American iron; that would be the best of both worlds.

[Greg Portland]

If indeed Santa existed, what tool would you most like him to bring you?
A few hours each day when I'm rested and can enjoy working (playing) in the shop...

[Peter Kelly]

The thing I could use the best is more time.Think I'd just prefer another me to do my day job and make a living.

[Brian Kent]

I changed my mind. I just want hours of practice making basic bowls.

[Jeremy Brant]

As long as we're dreaming, I would love a larger shop with room to move around my machines. I'd also like a shed, to remove the lawn equipment, kids toys, and stuff related to the house not related to woodworking.

[Jim Marshall]

As long as we are wishing I would go for a #45 or #55 Stanley plane and a #7 or #8 Stanley.

[Kevin Aylward]

At this point Rich, I think you are getting confused with a spouse! LOL