I don't know for sure but from I've seen all one needs for building from plans and from scratch is a bandsaw, wheel sander and maybe an electric scroll saw.

I'd sure like to hear from you folks about brands that are reasonably priced and of decent quality. That, and is there anything else a budding building dude should have in his power tool repertoire?

I'm partial, due to cost, to Delta and Craftsman but I wonder if anyone has preferences I should consider before I break the bank.

Dave