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Building a woodshop....recommended tools
Matt Berry:
For the tablesaw delta has a 10" model for under 500. It is the Delta 36-675 10" Contractor Saw with 2 Steel Extension Wings & 30" T2 Fence System, so far all the reveiws I've seen have been positive.
The 1/4" hand sander usually after taking a sheet of sandpaper and tearing it into 1/4's, slide one piece under the spring and clamp down. Then push the paper twords the other spring keeping it tight, slide it under the other spring and clamp down. It is a tight fit (for any 1/4 sheet sander) but pretty easy once you get the technique down.
Your other tool examples are prime examples why you should research every item before you buy it because all the manufactures make a few bad items.
neuromancer:
--- Quote from: vader88 on November 18, 2005, 06:36:39 pm ---How do u guys feel about the Ridgid line of power tools at Home Depot, they seem pretty solid.
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I've got the 1/2" cordless drill and it kicks --I'm attempting to get by the auto-censor and should be beaten after I re-read the rules--.
The ratchet in the chuck makes slipping bits a thing of the past, and the 400 in-lbs of torque is enough to drive 4" screws into oak beams. The 30 minute charger is handy, too.
I have a Craftsman jobsite tablesaw that's pretty nice. It folds up to store. You need a rabbet blad for the table saw! I have a Delta Mitre saw and a Delta drill press, and they both serve their purpose. I wish the drill press were larger.
Bob
Doc Thirst:
Sorry to bump this old topic, but I thought of a biggie must have last weekend, I thought I should share.
My wife recently (jeesh a year ago now I guess) picked up one of the greatest tools I have ever owned. At first I was sceptical, but was quickly won over. If you plan to cut even board, you should drop the 100 bucks on one of these...a backyard fire pit!
We got ours from target and I bet I have burned 3 cord of scrap wood in that thing already. Not only do I love it, but the trash collectors love it too!
I don't in anyway know about this vendor nor endorse them (first one on a google search), but they have lots of pictures incase you don't know what I'm talking about. http://www2.yardiac.com/list_categories.asp?id=266&promo=Google
vader:
That is a rather interesting way to get rid of scrap wood I must say. I'm picking up a dewalt miter saw this weekend 10 inch for 200.00, need to cut baseboards in the house so this will be a good investment for the woodshop also
Tim
MoonDog:
--- Quote from: nostrebor on November 15, 2005, 06:28:26 pm ---holy crap!
How could I forget a compressor! You want a finish nailer and a brad nailer as well.
The forum I listed earlier has workshop pics. Look for any post by Rod Kirby. His workshop is stunning, and insanely clean.
I will also put in a little push for the Ryobi BT3100 Table Saw. Great starter saw that will not break the bank, and will perform extremely well when set up correctly.
Once again... www.bt3central.com
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I'll second the above push for the BT3100. I've got one and think it is a great value.
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