Best Black Friday Woodworking and Shop Tool Deals Worth Grabbing

Introduction

Black Friday is one of the few times of year where stationary tools and bench tools hit genuinely good prices, and this list gathers the strongest deals found across major retailers, including some regional stores that ship free. If you are hunting for a specific tool that is not on this list, it may simply be because no deal worth recommending surfaced this year. Here are the picks that stand out.

Best Table Saw Deal: Metabo HPT Table Saw

The Metabo HPT table saw uses a dial-based blade adjustment similar to DeWalt’s mechanism, but with a chain drive rather than rack and pinion. The table size lands close to traditional contractor-style saws like Delta or Ridgid models, with an outfeed table for extended support, solid rip capacity, and the stand included.

The practical appeal is that it sits in a Goldilocks zone: big and stable enough for real shop work, yet it folds up when you are done to save space. The usual advice with table saws is to buy the biggest, heaviest saw you can fit and afford, but compact job site saws are frustrating for everyday use unless you mostly rip material. This one balances both needs well, and it is the best table saw deal going right now.

Best Drill Press Deal: Central Machinery 17-Inch 16-Speed Drill Press

The Central Machinery 17-inch 16-speed drill press is the same machine used for years in one working shop, and it has proven to be an absolute workhorse. It is currently 370 dollars, and while it once sold closer to 400 with a 25-dollar discount, this remains a strong price for a 17-inch machine.

One important note: stationary tools get vibrated loose during shipping and may not arrive set up. Fine-tuning is part of owning any benchtop machine, and a wobble complaint is usually a setup problem rather than a tool problem.

For comparison, Home Depot’s Black Friday drill press deal is the Shop Fox 13-inch at 650 dollars. A 17-inch machine at 370 makes that comparison easy.

The Shop Fox is not a bad machine, but paying nearly double for four fewer inches of swing is hard to justify in this price environment.

Best Bandsaw Deal: Rikon 10-Inch Bandsaw

A 14-inch Grizzly bandsaw deal is always worth a look, but shipping costs can sour the value. If you want something smaller, the Rikon 10-inch from Acme Tools has dropped from 524 dollars to 350 with free shipping, shipping by early December.

Bandsaws are probably the most overlooked machine in the shop, even for people who are not traditional woodworkers. They handle small, controlled cuts you would not want to attempt on a table saw or a sliding miter saw, and having one set up in the corner makes it a natural go-to tool.

Best Miter Saw Deals: DeWalt 12-Inch and Bosch Glide

For a job site miter saw, the DeWalt 12-inch with a free stand is the deal to beat. It is a strong offer and the bundled stand is genuinely useful.

For shop use, though, where space is at a premium, the Bosch Glide stands out because of its zero rear clearance design. It is currently 550 dollars, close to half off its usual price, and gets you most of the Glide experience for a lot less money. If the saw lives in a fixed spot against a wall, that rear clearance is what really matters.

A Solid Three-Blade Planer Deal

Planer deals have been slow to land, and this is the best one found so far. A three-blade planer at 330 dollars works out to about 110 dollars per blade, which is excellent value. It is not a professional-grade machine, but for the weekend woodworker it is a top-notch solution. If you want the top-of-the-line DeWalt planer combo instead, it is a fabulous tool, but you are looking at upwards of 700 dollars.

Step Up Pick: Rikon Benchtop Jointer

This benchtop jointer with a helical cutterhead is a real step up from basic two-blade machines. Three blades is already nice, but spiral and helical heads are where you get top-notch surface finishes. At 521 dollars, down from 580, it is a fair sale price on equipment from a brand with a strong reputation. It is not a machine to be ashamed to own.

Bench Grinder: Bucktool

Bucktool has been making a name for itself, and independent reviews of its bench tools have been consistently positive. This 8-inch bench grinder with both low and high speed settings has dropped from just over 200 dollars to 160. If you want a solid, top-tier bench grinder that will last a long time, this is the one.

Scroll Saw: Wen

Scroll saws are unusual because the best advice is often to check local classified listings for vintage cast-iron machines, which frequently sell for very little. But if you need one new right now, the Wen scroll saw at 91 dollars is the lowest price seen on it, and anything under 100 is a genuinely good deal for a capable entry machine.

Shop Vacuum: DeWalt

After a long day of cutting and sanding, cleanup matters. The DeWalt shop vac at 89 dollars at Farm and Fleet is arguably the best shop vac deal going, with free shipping on DeWalt orders over 50 dollars.

The popular Ridgid NXT model has disappointed many buyers, with multiple reports of units failing and being replaced repeatedly under warranty. Ridgid used to be the top-shelf name, but the Black Friday units do not appear to be the good ones. The DeWalt is the safer pick.

Whisper-Quiet Air Compressor

An air compressor is still useful in a modern shop, mostly for blowing out dust, running accessories, and general tasks. The whisper-quiet two-stage compressor at Northern Tool is 219 dollars, with 1 horsepower running and 2 horsepower peak, an 8-gallon tank, and free shipping. If you are tired of the shop going deaf every time the compressor fires up, this is a worthwhile upgrade.

Welder: YesWelder

YesWelder is running 20 percent off site-wide for Black Friday and Cyber Week. The standout multi-process machine handles MIG, Stick, and lift TIG in one unit at around 400 dollars before the discount, which could bring it closer to 320 depending on how the promotion stacks. If this is not the exact welder you need, the site-wide discount applies across their catalog.

Router: Skil 14 Amp Plunge and Fixed Base Combo

This two-day, one-day-only style deal brings the Skil 14 amp router combo, which usually sits between 130 and 150 dollars, down to 100. You get both the fixed base and the plunge base with a guide. Is it the absolute best router available? No. Is it really, really good for the money? Absolutely. For a DIYer there is nothing to think about.

Circular Saw: Skil 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Corded

Skil made its name with circular saws, to the point where the brand name became the generic term for the category. This 15 amp 7-1/4-inch corded model with a solid blade included is a rock-solid saw at 69 dollars. Everyone should have a dependable corded circular saw in the shop, and this is an easy way to get one.

Drill: Bauer 7.5 Amp Half-Inch Hammer Drill Driver

Cordless tools get all the attention, but every shop needs a good corded drill as a dependable workhorse, and corded drill prices have climbed in recent years. Harbor Freight’s Bauer 7.5 amp half-inch variable speed hammer drill driver at 35 dollars is a rock-solid go-to to keep on the shelf.

Safety and Comfort: Soundcore Earbuds and Heat Wave Visual Eyewear

Hearing protection does not have to be dull. Soundcore’s noise-canceling earbuds are impressively effective at blocking shop and range noise, and their Black Friday lineup covers earbuds, over-ear headphones, and more. If you want hearing protection that doubles as everyday audio, this is a fun route.

For eye protection, Heat Wave Visual offers Z87-rated protective eyewear in clear, tinted, and polarized styles, including a Cal Fire edition that donates to Cal Fire. They suit the shop, the range, or the water, with replacement lenses available for the whole family.

Conclusion

Most of these deals are time-sensitive, and at least one is a same-day offer, so it is worth acting quickly on anything that fits your shop. The strongest values overall are the 17-inch Central Machinery drill press at 370, the Bosch Glide at 550 for space-conscious shops, and the sub-100 Wen scroll saw. Match each purchase to a real need, keep an eye on shipping dates, and your shop will come out of the season well equipped.