Just want to second what was said there don’t have a lot of hands on experience with either of them I just have a cheapo Ryobi router mini table thing (it has actually worked well for the light duty stuff I use it for). I looked into a lot of spindle types though for doing a DIY CNC machine (still a back burnered project) people generally swear by the bosch routers as being a viable option for a decent home CNC. The stuff I’m trying to do with the CNC is super light duty though (PCB milling and drilling) so I’ve been using a dremel knock off for the sake of some basic development and testing, basically all comes down to what kind of performance and precision you want out of the tool and how long you expect to use it (apparently Bosch uses good bearings and the shaft is extremely well aligned so there isn’t much wobble and can deal with a fair amount of sideways force without going out of alignment). I’ve heard of some people using the Dewalts for CNC stuff too but it’s more for light duty (soft wood or aluminum at hardest) and not as rigid in the first place.
Id want to use a router for modifying boards. To either make a cavity for electronics or changing board shape. I used a dremel with router attachment and bits wouldn’t stay in place. Dont know how much ill use it but would still want a decent one
Tool cost add up quick so havent bought some of the stuff I want like router, vacuum pump , spot welder.
Awesome timing, bought some cheap long hex tools and managed to strip a motor bolt. This is def worth a try 
A cheap hot air rework station for those DRV repairs. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/high-quality-Youyue-8586-2in1-Hot-Air-Gun-Soldering-Station-BGA-SMD-Hot-air-rework-station/32607931014.html
Today’s tool originated in 1949, and is named a surform. The surform is a cross between a wood rasp and a plane. Good for shaping curves so its great for shaping deck, and has been used in the shaping of surfboards. It works kinda slow but it’s easy to control.
Perhaps not a tool but handy to mount your enclosure
Hex drive screws
I want one of those!!!
How did you do yours, drill four holes and coping saw blade?
4 holes and a saber saw and finished it with a file. Used a Dremel before but the saw works better.
That’s a lot harder than the mortising drill 
For the money I’d rather get a small milling machine. Then with a little practice you can cut all kinds of custom parts.
The one u have is around 10 years old, was given to me and had a broken deck. I decided to fix it this weekend. Otherwise I wouldn’t have it. There is a version at harbor freight for around 100 bucks but I don’t know the quality.
Good deal, got my router that way.
Has anyone mentioned cardboard? I use cardboard all the time to make parts and test fitment. No matter what you are building, cardboard will help you to see how things actually fit after you sketch out the layout. If there are any issues or oversights, you will find out when you make your carboard templates. You can glue a printed template to the board and get even more accurate with your dims. Because the cardboard is soft, you can bolt them in and “wiggle” test where the bolt stresses are most prevalent and re-engineer your pieces, if necessary, before you start cutting material. It’s really simple, but really effective.
To glue em’ and to glue all kinds of other stuff…Every household should have a can of Super77. 
OMG tool thread how did I not notice
I use this for soldering connectors, and for holding the soldering iron to tin wires. Panavise I think makes the original, there’s a decent copy at harborfreight
EDIT above is not what I mean. The one I like has suction cup attachment, but is heavy enough by itself.
https://www.harborfreight.com/2-3-4-quarter-inch-articulated-vacuum-vise-3311.html
Soft jawed vices are nice. I’ve been thinking of making some soft jaw inserts for one if my vices. Good when your doing finishing work, or working with soft stuff.
the soft cover is removable, it’s metal underneath, good for holding bullets and such.
This type is really good for thin wire. I use a razor blade for 12awg silicone and up.
I got this in a package deal with a soldering station – really good! Stout small blade. I use it for pulling pins out of JST housings and things like that
Does anyone actually like skate tools? They seem so useless, only good for emergencies on the road… I think this is the best skate tool. Unfortunately I don’t think they have US distribution any more
2nd best:
And I actually prefer this to the usual:
https://www.amazon.com/Shortys-Skate-Tool-The-Wench/dp/B001CFBUZQ/