As already said it is a personal choice thing. And, I don't disagree
with your order of choice. Except, lets say those cabinets were going
to have lots of nice detail on them. You know curved shapes. You may
need a band saw much earlier. Or, even a router table for molding
before the band saw. Do you see why it's a personal choice?

I for one tried to live with a limited number of tools. I finally gave
up trying to make some ornate furnature with what I had (The problem
was I was spoiled by taking a wood shop class with all the nice power
tools). Years went by without doing much in wood. Until one day I had
the money to buy the equipment I had always wanted. Today, even though
I am without a shop because of a move I feel my "hobby" is well
rounded. My desire, the quality of my tools and the range of tools
match my ability. I always knew I had it in me but got discouraged by
what I had to do it with.

I hope you are able to round up the items on your list. One problem
though I hope your realize those asterisks in front of the item numbers
are only place holders for the tens and hundreds of tools you will
actually find (real or imagined) you need.


Roy