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re: I am now ate up with the woodworking bug. Help me with shop. What next?
Posted on 5/7/19 at 7:54 am to keakar
Posted on 5/7/19 at 7:54 am to keakar
quote:No, he didn't. He specifically said he wanted a "band saw".
the guy asked for minimal tools not whatever you want even though you dont "need" it
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I want a bench top Drill Press, Band saw (Grizzly has a 229 dollar model that interests me), and a modest table saw.
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ever hear of a jig saw?
Yes, I have one, but it's much easier to run a piece through a bandsaw than to break out the jig saw everytime. It's especially easier if I want to make quick repetitive cuts.
Why would anyone try to cut a table top on a bandsaw? That's just stupid.
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short of cutting table legs out of 6" stock, what else can a band saw do that a jig saw or other less expensive tool cant
Re-sawing thicker stock as I said above.
I don't have a problem with using a jig saw. But, you said a band saw and a drill press were useless for woodworking projects. I sure use mine a lot for a couple of useless tools.
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Posted on 5/8/19 at 5:03 am to LSU alum wannabe
Nail gun
Impact driver
Pocket screw jig
A beastly vise
Dust collection system
Angle gauge for table saw
Jig saw
Belt sander or oscillating sander
Angle grinder
Impact driver
Pocket screw jig
A beastly vise
Dust collection system
Angle gauge for table saw
Jig saw
Belt sander or oscillating sander
Angle grinder
Posted on 5/8/19 at 9:58 pm to LSU alum wannabe
quote:All very good suggestions in the thread. I tend to agree that a decent table saw, planer, jointer, drill press and band saw are must haves.
Where should I be putting my funds.
Is it this saw? LINK I want it too, bad. Also check home depots web site for WEN saws and drill presses. They are moderately priced and seem to have good reviews.
Also consider some type of dust collection. It has made a huge difference in my shop, not only with dust not being everywhere, my allergies don't bother me as bad.
Home Depot has something called a dustopper that fits on top of a 5 gallon bucket and you attach it to a shopvac, it works pretty well, you just have to wheel it around the shop. I made this for mine.
LINK
Also something as simple as a few box fans with filters taped to the back make a big difference.
This post was edited on 5/8/19 at 10:02 pm
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:31 pm to LSU alum wannabe
You should at least have a router with a fixed and plunge base. And maybe a benchtop router table to use too. You so much with a router and hand tools.
Do you have room to make a nice solid workbench?
Do you have room to make a nice solid workbench?
Posted on 5/9/19 at 1:33 pm to TIGERBAIT84
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the best rotary sander you can afford.
I use a ROS 5" Dewalt, like everyone I guess. Tell me why I need to save for a Rotex. Why is it so much better?
Posted on 5/10/19 at 12:35 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Squares - look for PEC seconds from Harry Epstein in Kansas City or off of Ebay. Combination, 4" or 6" double square. Machinist square for machine setup.
Marking knife
Marking gauges
Learn hand tool techniques and make them the foundation of your joinery work and hand planes for smoothing/removing machine marks, but use machines for sizing and thicknessing.
Marking knife
Marking gauges
Learn hand tool techniques and make them the foundation of your joinery work and hand planes for smoothing/removing machine marks, but use machines for sizing and thicknessing.
This post was edited on 5/10/19 at 12:38 pm
Posted on 5/10/19 at 2:57 pm to ChEgrad
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Marking gauges
If you want a quick little project, and to save a few bucks, you could make your own.
I made this with a scrap of bubinga, an oak dowel, and a spare compass point I had in an old kit. I was in the middle of my first project using bubinga, so this piece doubled as my finish test for that wood.
Posted on 5/11/19 at 7:55 am to TigerSprings
Festool rotex sanders are absolutely superior, especially if you have the vacuum. I'm partial to Bosch sanders behind the festool. From my experience, bosch makes a better sander and better jig saw than anyone besides festool. (note that there is a difference between their box store tools and their true commercial grade tools).
Posted on 5/11/19 at 9:03 am to the mighty weez
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If you want a quick little project, and to save a few bucks, you could make your own
Beat you to it.
Trying to make mine more of a gramil.
Posted on 5/13/19 at 9:49 am to fullstrut
where do I buy a bosch commercial grade sander? amazon?
Posted on 5/13/19 at 10:23 am to BRgetthenet
(note that there is a difference between their box store tools and their true commercial grade tools).
Are you trying to be a dick and stupid at the same time? You linked to Home Depot (a box store)!
Are you trying to be a dick and stupid at the same time? You linked to Home Depot (a box store)!
Posted on 5/13/19 at 10:35 am to TigerSprings
I didn't link anything, homie. That said, I was more referencing what is typically available in the brick and mortar stores. Their better stuff likely is available online or ordered through the store. The same thing applies for most of the brands (Makita, dewalt, etc.). They all make a weekend worrier line to sell in the stores that is more affordable, but lower quality.
This post was edited on 5/13/19 at 10:42 am
Posted on 5/13/19 at 10:40 am to fullstrut
I replied to BRgetthenet, not you, I liked your post!
Posted on 5/13/19 at 10:43 am to TigerSprings
ha, my bad. You can find the stuff on amazon or apparently online through the box stores (home depot). I have some that are 10-20years old, and I have a new 6" ROS65VC-6 also, to back up the festool sander, which is the best sander I've used, especially with the vacuum (festool sandpaper is about $50 a box, so I don't always use that sander, especially for paint grade projects.)
This post was edited on 5/13/19 at 10:59 am
Posted on 5/13/19 at 10:56 am to fullstrut
What does the Rotex do that makes it better?
Posted on 5/13/19 at 11:13 am to TigerSprings
I edited my post, mine isn't the Rotex, its the 6" EQ random orbital. What makes mine better is that is runs a lot smoother, and captures the dust way more efficiently (with the vacuum), which results in a better finished product. The new bosch actually captures the dust really well too. In my opinion, apart from maybe the domino and track saw, there aren't many festool tools that are worth buying as stand alone tools. However, if you start building the festool system they are very efficient to have. Its nice to be able to run the saw, sander or router inside a house and not have any dust to clean up. They literally capture 99% of the dust. I can't ever see myself buying the chop saw, jig saw or drills.
Posted on 5/13/19 at 12:15 pm to TigerSprings
They have some good sanders in that link.
You sound like a real pleasure.
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Are you trying to be a dick and stupid at the same time?
You sound like a real pleasure.
Posted on 5/13/19 at 12:27 pm to LSU alum wannabe
Festool
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