I recently joined this forum (even made a donation but it evidently hasn't posted yet) and am a novice woodworker. I have a Craftsman 9" table saw that is 25 plus years old and a Craftsman Router table that is about the same vintage. Bought a PC 893 2 1/4 hp router that I really like and have a Dewalt 10" mitre saw along with a few clamps and very basic hand tools. I need some advice on where to go next? I was thinking of getting a BS and Jointer or should I get a better table saw or planner first. I keep drooling over the tool gloats and the cost of the equipment I "needed" kept getting more expensive. If I buy the equipment I really like, I won't be able to completly finish buying it for 4 more years. I guess that is my question, is it better to get "good" quality smaller equipment and upgrade later if necessary or should I wait. I want to bypass bench top tools but think I could make some nice items with some smaller floor models. I would love to try turning but small bowls and pens or candle sticks would probably be the extent of my projects so would a mini lathe suffice?
I plan on building mostly small boxes, night stands, coffee tables etc but would like to be able to build something bigger if the need/desire came up. My wifes grandfather built some beautiful grandfather clocks and had all benchtop equipment so I guess skill plays a bigger part than machinery.
I've rambled long enough. Any words of wisdom will be much appreciated.
Thanks