I've used old furniture for guitars at first for back and sides but I probably won't any more. Almost all old (or new) furniture is made up of 3" or 4" strips that are laminated together with glue, pegs, dowels, etc. I believe the reasoning is that when laminated in that fashion and reversing the grain, the table top or desk side or whatever won't react as badly to changes in humidity as would a 1 piece build. As for tools, try garage sales, and used hand tools on E-Bay or Craig's List or even try Southeastexas.com. Be careful of buying used electrical equipment though , if you can't see and hear it run.
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