Table Saw

• A table saw has a blade that rises from beneath a slit on a metal work surface. The blade cuts the material from underneath; you simply have to push the solid surface over the blade. If you are working with long pieces of solid surface, then add a table attachment to support your material. Generally, a table saw has four legs, often with rollers to help you move it into place. If it does have rollers, lock the table in place or just remove the rollers. You can make straight or angled cuts with a table saw. Always wear gloves and goggles when working with a table saw.
  
  

Sawhorse

• A sawhorse normally has four legs and a central beam. You can use a sawhorse to support your solid surface for measuring, sanding, staining or cutting. Place it at the end of your table saw if you don't have an extension piece. If you are working with an especially long piece of solid surface, use multiple table saws. While you can purchase these tools, you can also make one yourself using 2-by-4's and brackets.
  
  

Router

• A router has either one or two handles and a round disc at the base. The center of the disc is hollow, and this is from where your router bits poke through. You can use this tool for creating round or fancy edges, and you can also use this tool for making patterns in your solid surface, rabbets, or dadoes. You can select from different types of routers that are responsible for different jobs. For example, the rabbeting router bits help you make either horizontal or vertical cuts, and it also helps you make notches at the edges of the solid surface.
  
  

Sander

• A random-orbit sander has a pad that moves in an oblong pattern while the sandpaper disc moves in a circular pattern. This means that the sander does not leave marks on the surface of your material. This type of sander works well on sensitive surfaces since it moves quickly, but it doesn't remove as much material as a belt sander. You can use this tool for finishing the surface or edges of your solid surface.