I bought the CHEAPEST tools on Amazon 

I can agree with the router bits needing to be easier to remove. I bought a good set of Freud raised panel bits and sliced my hand wide open the first time I removed them

Thank you for making burst out with laughter at the "where the butthole would be" part.

You should do this all again with all the same tools from Harbor Freight and see how the Harbor stacks up.

I am excited for your budget friendly shop and super curious about the project you're planning with these tools in mind. Love this form of content, David.

We had a talk in carpentry class about the elitism behind "good tools" and i said, "look, im gunna stick with my Ryobi tools and goodwill finds and put Sailor Moon stickers on everything because i would rather people not steal my stuff when i go to jobs sites." 😂 My nice DeWalt carbon fiber hammer tacker has already come up missing and that's a financial hit to replace for me trying to make it through school on a tight budget living in Seattle and working full time.

Quick history lesson. Black and decker bought dewalt in early 60’s. Dewalt invented the radial arm saw, and only made radial arm saws. In the mid 90’s, black and decker industrial line of tools( black and gray, not orange)were great trade quality tools. But because suffering from late 70’s home owner black and decker tools stigma, they changed their line to yellow dewalt. It was a branding PR excercise( not that’s necessarily bad thing.)they also owned Elu( Swiss made tools, routers jigsaws, biscuit jointer, grinders) so early dewalt tools were all black and decker industrial, or Elu, just with a yellow case and name dewalt. Dewalt tools are great tools, not because the name, but because of designs they came from 2 different companies. The original dewalt company made legendary radial arm saws, I have a 1952, and 59 version. Black decker sold to dewalt RAS design to THe Original Saw Company. American company that stills makes industrial quality radial arm saws, that look identical to dewalt radial arm saw design from the 1940’s

Wen is an old old company and directly responsible for the development of power tools as a whole, helping to develop the motor system. I dunno how more people haven't heard of the company

1st Love the "steam" coming off the mug @ 2:25. Great Job Dan! 2nd, WEN tools are surprisingly good. I have a couple.

Wen is legit. I don't know if this applies to all of their products, but an observation I made with the few tools of theirs I have... The packaging...packed on top is the instructions. Then the rest of the parts are packed to be pulled out in the order they're listed in the instructions. That's a planning detail I've never seen with any other company, and I like it.

Five plus stars for you! This was an excellent video and your plans for a "cheap tools" woodworking future is awesome! Truth be told, I am sure the majority of us out here can't afford expensive tools and we do love diy woodworking! Big thumbs up!

Get yourself a WEN track saw…. Your going to need it for your budget shop:) my 14” bandsaw is also a WEN , with a custom carbide blade it’s a beast:) make something!

I have no issues with my Wen strip sander. Works great. Thinking about the other tools, and even Ryobi makes decent cheap tools, but price wise Wen beats them. I'm super excited to see what you make. A good wood worker should be able to use cheap tools to make nice things.

-Nobody, nobody at all. -David’s coffee cup: “BOILING LAVA HOT” 😂 Love it!

Thank you for your financial sacrifices for the woodworking community

Love the iron eagle poster popping up when talking about Tom cruise lol definitely a childhood favorite movie.

Talks about "Top cut" and Tom Cruise. Inserts image of Lewis Gossit Jr from Iron Eagle.... 🤣🤣🤣

Per your previous suggestions, I always buy a couple more F clamps whenever I walk into my HF store. For me, it's the nice chunky handles they have. Far superior grip to the tiny wood handles on my Irwin clamps. As for the rest, I've already got my budget tools and have been slowly upgrading to better quality. But this is a good demonstration for what is out there and good enough to start working. Would also recommend for bigger tools looking for them 2nd or 3rd hand from garage and estate sales and auctions. Thanks for sharing!

Also, the clamps coming apart can be a good thing. You can then flip them around and use them to push apart like a jack instead of push together.

6:35 with the tool throw... I belly laughed so hard.... Didnt foresee the the shot put coming! Well done David!

Great vid, as always! My WEN drill press is coming up on 8 years of use. It's needed some attention a few times to keep the variable speed pulley working smoothly...but it's still working. I also have the WEN spindle sander. Overall I'm not disappointed with their tools.

The "Extended Thin Rip Jig" was sold out, but I did order an identical looking one on Amazon & can't wait to try it out when it gets here - I cut a lot of thin strips & this looks like it'll be amazing (for me). Thanks for the video!

Lmfao the zoom to the torn up instructions, then next frame the instructions are taped together. I cackled.

Hilarious scene tearing up the instructions then immediately questioning how to put it together even if it is a joke lol. i always keep/read instructions even if i know how to do it. But that scene is like my wife, doesnt read instructions then asking me how to put something together and im like “well did you read the instructions” 😂

24:40 YUP Be realistic on your expectations. You can easily get started making simple projects with cheap tools and then upgrade the ones you use the most. Steve Ramsey is the king of great projects around the house with minimal tools that do not cost an arm and a leg. Only a leg! !! !!!

I love that you're doing this. Not only cheap tools but hand held power tools seem to get at least left behind and often disparaged.

Love how the real talk chair costs 10 times as much as the tool collection 😅

The Iron Eagle poster!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

First video I´ve seen from this channel Great energy, great sense of humour, not shitting on cheap stuff. 1+ follower and I can´t wait to binge watch more videos of yours

Lol, the taped together instructions at 1:22 had me laughing. Love your sense of humor!

I gotta say I love the cgi steam coming off the mug at the beginning 😂

WEN products are actually pretty good quality for the price. I have multiple WEN products that are going strong.

Entry level budget brands can often be quite good if you get ones made early in the production life. Later versions of the same model can be vastly inferior as moulds, jigs, dies used in production get worn. Materials are substituted and parts get subcontracted to reduce costs. And likely dozens of other factors

Good, fun content, 5 stars!

I legit almost spit out my lunch when you said it's the saw Tom Cruise would use and show the poster for Iron Eagle 🤣🤣🤣

From a friend who used to work for one of the mentioned brands here, how some of the product line worked, was if they needed a cheap Snow blower, they would at a chinese tradeshow go and find a supplier, ask them to send them some product samples with the correct color and if they could match the color, it would be in the stores to prep you for the winter and you probably never see that specific product model again.

You are killing me with the jokes today. I remember years ago you being hesitant on the jokes and personality coming out and I’m so glad you’ve been leaning into it.

CG coffee steam?!?! I love the attention to detail! Kudos to Daniel! 😂😂😂

I LOVE the steam coming out that mug! 😂

Not the chair and hat! 😂😂😂 now it's real talk!

As a boatbuilder once told me, "the number of clamps you need for a project is always one more than you have in your shop,"

Love the few Wen tools I have. Would love to see a deep dive into their cordless tools from drills to sanders and the cordless track saws. No one has the balls to go that deep. They all hover around just the corded track saw and the thickness planer. But they might have a deep bench for the hobbyist/diy-er.

For some reason I appreciate the added steam from the coffee mug lol

2:24 is that fake steam?? Lol 😂😂😂

This video is a great example of why I am not afraid to buy the cheap Harbor Freight tools for one or two job uses. Most of these are basic, mechanical devices and the biggest concern is going to be efficiency and durability.

I enjoyed this video. Im a new woodworker and watching my budget. I especially enjoyed your testing out these products right out of the box!

The painters tape on the ripped up instructions after putting the blade on was a nice touch. 😂

the added steam coming out of your mug is great!

When you mentioned Tom Cruise and cut in a poster for Iron Eagle was pure gold! That movie was so bad I almost couldn’t finish it, and then hated myself for not turning it off.

I have never been let down by Wen. I have freequently lured in by low prices on something I will never use, but never been disappointed.

Ive had that black and decker jigsaw for three/four years now. Mines tough as nails. Been used and abused and never misses a beat

Entertaining vid as always! In all fairness to the wen palm sander, at 26:08 it looks like a dust extraction adapter falls out of the packaging on the floor when you remove the sander from the box…..the palm sander is asking for a bump in score lol😂

Once you go pink, you never go back. Thanks for all the quick reviews, looking forward to your upcoming project.

I have been pleased with the Wen, corded track saw i purchased knowing it wouldnt hold up if i was using it in the trade. Some of the woodworking magazines have started including Wen in the mix when they do tool reviews.

I have a 1970 B&D jigsaw that still work. Design has never changed.

Nice reviews, Not everyone needs bragging rights and logos, some folks just need function for a little while and that’s it 😅😅😂😂😎😎👍👍

Thin Rip Jig link is not working, but holy moly, that thing costs 70€ on german amazon...

Love the throwaway comment, “You’re not taking this to the construction site” . . . So disappointed - I was looking forward to taking a pink drill to work and being the envy of every construction worker . . .

I am a retired master carpenter, I agree with most of what you said and what star ranking you gave, on a good tape measure, I go Craftsman & Stanley (25 foot) I have used both for over 40 years.. When I retired, the only battery tool was a drill that was worthless in the field.. phonematic air guns were just gaining popularity.. My home shop was hand tools a few power a few air and no battery.. I recently upgraded my whole shop to all latest top shelf tooling, a couple CNC tables, I kept all my old school hand tools, I have over a dozen different cordless tools, Mostly DeWalt & Milwaukee, Lots of other miscellaneous tools, I am lucky to have a massive shop, from carpentry to metal working.. I wish I could do what I could 20 & 30 years ago, but my grandchildren and great grandchildren take full advantage of having a place to learn and have fun building..

lol you mention Top Gun and show a picture of Iron Eagle, hilarious @10:31

When I had my shop, I had a buttload of WEN tools (planer, drill press, jointer even a stool) and they were solid tools. Highly recommend. I give this video 5 stars.

“WEN below average is perfectly acceptable, WEN”. I’ve owned several WEN tools and I cannot recommend them even if you’re on a budget. Especially for something as crucial as a saw. Save up, and buy a Makita. And you’re totally right about the router bit packing. One of the worst cuts I’ve ever had was from trying to remove a bit from its holder. I only get bits from Bits&Bits now, and the packaging is great.

Well done Dan! I like Wen tools myself as they are reasonably priced & good quality. Can't wait to see what you build with all of those cheap tools! 👍👍🔨🔨

Measuring tapes: Have you tried Fastcap Lefty/Right measuring tape!?! It’s awesome and it has a pencil sharpener built in! Bought mine on Amazon.

The steam in the coffee cup is magic.

I use to have a $49 black and decker circular saw a few years ago. Brought it for cutting up pallets for firewood. I worked really well with a 24 tooth blade on it. No complaints about it had the power to cut though most things including the odd nail

I have a WEN miter saw and a WEN track saw. Both are built well and cut accurately. I would compare their durability and accuracy with any manufacturer. I highly recommend them.

Thanks David. Now when I look at all the dust collection ports on my power tools, all I see are butt holes...😮

I actually own one of those cheapazz sets of router bits and still use them. I bought them about a decade ago. I don't mount them in the router table or use them in my CNC mill, but I use them in the handheld routers (DeWalt plunge, Bosch fixed) regularly. They're easy to sharpen and since I don't use them constantly, they do fine.

On tape measurers, I personally like the Bauer (Harbor Freight). It has a reverse stop, so when you extend it isn't running back or need to hold while getting more length. Just push the button to retract.

I have some wen tools. Love them.

Is it just me or does the steam of that coffee mug look a bit sus. 🤣 Love the show, keep it up man.

when he said he payed for it buy selling drugs i subbed, he got humour and that’s what i need 😂

@2:25 the little added steam effect. I like the touch 😉

Wait, did you animate steam coming out of your coffee cup? 😂❤

Dave you should get the wen spiral helical head planer for your budget shop and review it.

Oh, tape measures. Nothing beats my old chrome Stanley. It's withstood the test of time. I now have both 16' and 25' varieties in my toolbox.

19:04 easy fix for this clamp is to either mushroom the end of the bar or drill a hole and pin the end of the bar. That is if you already have these clamps and do not have a local Harbor Freight.

Iron Eagle instead of Top Gun. very nice 🤣🤣

I have a wen drillpress and it's got a CVT on it with a digital RPM readout, surprisingly good. Sure, the spindle squeaks when you spin it by hand, but when powered, it's great, no complaints.

Normally don't like these type of videos but I love that your letting your humour show more, funny stuff

I don't really go use a bunch of tape measures, but I was introduced to Lufkin and I love them.

Just tryna piss people off putting Iron Eagle up there......CHAPPY!!!!!! Love it

Wen Tools are great. My drillpress (Was just building my shop, couldnt afford a highend drillpress), 1/2" router and biscuit joiner are all Wen and they all perform great. No complaints for the cost

Wen makes competent tools at a competitive price. They're not tools you'd want to use all day every day, but for a handful of projects a year they're perfectly reasonable.

Issue I've had with bits like that is the way they are attached, its like the hex part is crimped on, but once it breaks I just have to take it off and use it like a smooth bit.

I'm a fan of Black+Decker. Being that I do very little work with power tools, I bought a variety from their 20V line. They all work great for my intents and purposes and the best part to me is that each one comes with a battery. So, I have a total of 6 and they still hold a charge just fine. I like the fact that you can get non-tool items to use with the 20V batteries. For instance, one thing I use every single day is a little "Hand Vacuum". It'll drain a battery the quickest out of all the tools but, it's fairly powerful and really comes in handy. And having all those extra batteries from the other tools to swap in and out is great.

Great vid, David. So fun. :D Incidentally, i went looking for a "how to do flocking" video last week, and found myself watching one of your very early ones. So cool to see how little/much you've changed. 5 Thumbs up.

But... that steam coming off the mug. Perfect ambiance. Daniel, you should get paid more.

That was a really fun video… and the miss timed beep for drugs about made me spit out my coffee !

Wen tools are surprisingly good and definitely punch above their price. I used their track saw for a few years before finally upgrading.

I have an old all-orange B&D jigsaw and it rocks. Don't even care if it's cheap. Rock on.

I needed a desktop belt sander for a project, got a Wen, totally recommend for a budget one. No complaints.

I have a few WEN tools, they've been pretty solid quality. Can't complain. They don't typically have the bells and whistles that more expensive brands have, but they'll get the job done.

$140 if you want an angled base from festool.... ahahahahahaha what a joke

WEN has a US office and US tech support that speaks clear english. Had a question about the negative battery cable on my Generator and the tech support was awesome and understanding of my lack of paying attention to the manual.

I love the "Top Cut" Tom Cruise (Jason Gedrick)!

David, The absolute best tape measure hands down is this one: Lufkin L725SCTMPN TAPE,25',SELF CENTERING. It has the fractions AND it also has the center measurement below each measurement (e.g. If you're reading 27 3/8", below that is 13 11/16) BUY IT!!!

I still have my Amazon cheep router bit set purchased back in 2012. I don't use them too much, but enough that they should have given out years ago. No burning when I use them with exception for the pattern bit. I get some mild burning with that one.

I use a WEN 6" disc/Belt sander combo from Home Depot about 4 years ago. I love this tool, and it still works like the day I bought it.

Love the cgi steam coming out from the coffee mug