Synopsis: Most furniture makers would welcome a few more chisels, planes, and clamps, and possibly a wider jointer, but there is a critical mass of tools that allows you to get woodworking done in an efficient way. Most furniture makers would welcome a few more chisels, planes, and clamps, and probably a wider jointer, but there is a critical mass of tools that allows you to get fine woodworking done in an efficient way—a point when the balance tips from struggle to satisfaction. To arrive at a bottom line, I’ve assembled a list of specific brands and models, most of which have been winners in recent tool reviews in Fine Woodworking.