: I've been asked by SWMBO which one, expensive tool I want for Christmas. I've
: never built a boat (or anything else really... the woodworking tools have
: been my wife's domain until now). SO I don't know what I would benefit the
: most from.

: If there is one tool you use (or wanted because you didn't have) for SOF
: building, what is it?

It is really hard to beat a bandsaw for boat building. You can cut curves and although not as easy for making long straight cuts it will work.

If you had said you wanted to make a stripper I would say a table saw, but when it comes to cutting the masik it is hard to beat a bandsaw.