Reply by BeachedBones

For me the most frequently used power tools are, in order of use 1) table saw 2) miter saw 3) drill press 4) jointer 5) planer 6) bandsaw 7) router /router table.

Best bet is think of what project you want/need to do next, and figure out which new tool is most important to that project.

-- You know.... I think that old wood needs to be furniture.