Tool that far exceeded your expectations

[Brian Brightwell]

My Jonsered 2260 chainsaw. It has the power of a 70cc saw and handles like a 50cc saw.

[Scott Winners]

The Nicholson 4 in 1 hand file I got as a Christmas gift in 1973 is still on active duty. I love that thing.

Of tools I have purchased I really like my Aluminum speed square. I am still learning about some of the things it can do, but I really like that it can take a pretty firm whack and still be square.

[Kyle Iwamoto]

Oneida Dust Deputy. Added to my HEPA filtered vacuum. Have not had to clean my filter in years. When the 5 gal bucket fills up, pop off the cyclone, empty the bucket and back on line. It works on my dust maker, I mean drum sander. Had to test it on actual dust. It works as advertised, may be better than 99% collection of what it's rated at.

[Stan Calow]

Its a pretty humble tool that I picked up at a surplus store for $5. A Pferd file. I seem to use it on just about every project, and it cuts so much cleaner and faster than any new nameless file I've used before.

[Fred Falgiano]

It’s difficult to pick just one “MVP”, but I’m going with my Wood is Good 18 oz mallet.

I use that thing for EVERYTHING! It’s been cleaned and slathered with Boiled Linseed oil countless times and it still looks and works great. I think it was about $20 on Amazon.

[Brian Holcombe]

My Kurt vise.