Thread: Most important tools for a hot rodder

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As a life-long (83 years) "hands-on" hot rodder, my most important personal possessions after cars & bikes have been my tools. First came the hand tools, and then the machinery.

When I got to the machinery stage, advice on the most useful equipment to get would have been helpful. In my experience, the equipment listed below has been the most useful to me. What equipment beyond your hand tools has been most necessary for you?

My priority list, in order of importance:
Drill press
Disk sander or belt sander
Horizontal band saw
Mig welder
Plasma cutter (& air compressor)
Metal lathe
Milling machine