top tools for beginning woodworking?
#1
08-14-03, 01:42 PM
top tools for beginning woodworking?
If you guys had to make a list of 5 to 10 tools that are essential for getting started in woodworking, what would they be. I am developing a real love for woodworking, but don't want to rush out and start buying tools that I don't really need yet. I already have:
jigsaw
10" mitre saw
10" table saw
7" circular saw
power drill
battery powered drill
Dremel tool and bit set
plunge router
electric hand sander with 4" pad
Thanks.
Glenn
jigsaw
10" mitre saw
10" table saw
7" circular saw
power drill
battery powered drill
Dremel tool and bit set
plunge router
electric hand sander with 4" pad
Thanks.
Glenn
#2
08-14-03, 02:18 PM
Well, you already have a pretty good start. Guess it really depends on what you want to do. What you have will build a LOT of things.
But if you want to buy rough lumber and work it into finished items, a jointer and planer would be next on my list. Following that, I'd look a some more sanding equipment, like a belt sander and so on......
Like I said, it just really depends on how extensive you wanna get into it and what rate of production you're looking for....
But if you want to buy rough lumber and work it into finished items, a jointer and planer would be next on my list. Following that, I'd look a some more sanding equipment, like a belt sander and so on......
Like I said, it just really depends on how extensive you wanna get into it and what rate of production you're looking for....
#3
08-14-03, 06:05 PM
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If you have the space, I would add a regular router in a GOOD router table. Check rockler.com for some tables/components. Might also consider a small drill press and although it's not technically a "tool", a good workbench is a real plus.
#4
08-14-03, 06:09 PM
My next choice would be a random orbital sander. Then a dust collector. NR29 hearing protection. Router table. It is a good idea to plan your projects and buy tools for them.
#6
08-15-03, 10:49 AM
Here is a board that discusses dust collectors and has links to the most current developments.
http://talk.woodmagazine.com/default...ndex_html___33
Ideally, one has a single dust collector that connects to each or all the pieces, as the case may be. Many tools now have dust ports to connect to collectors. The dust that you are trying to control is the airborne dust.
This page is considered to be the most complete single site for information about dust collection.
http://cnets.net/~eclectic/woodworki...one/Index.html
Hope this helps.
http://talk.woodmagazine.com/default...ndex_html___33
Ideally, one has a single dust collector that connects to each or all the pieces, as the case may be. Many tools now have dust ports to connect to collectors. The dust that you are trying to control is the airborne dust.
This page is considered to be the most complete single site for information about dust collection.
http://cnets.net/~eclectic/woodworki...one/Index.html
Hope this helps.
#8
08-23-03, 08:14 AM
Re: top tools for beginning woodworking?
Originally posted by TKEcowboy
If you guys had to make a list of 5 to 10 tools that are essential for getting started in woodworking, what would they be. I am developing a real love for woodworking, but don't want to rush out and start buying tools that I don't really need yet. I already have:
jigsaw
10" mitre saw
10" table saw
7" circular saw
power drill
battery powered drill
Dremel tool and bit set
plunge router
electric hand sander with 4" pad
Thanks.
Glenn
If you guys had to make a list of 5 to 10 tools that are essential for getting started in woodworking, what would they be. I am developing a real love for woodworking, but don't want to rush out and start buying tools that I don't really need yet. I already have:
jigsaw
10" mitre saw
10" table saw
7" circular saw
power drill
battery powered drill
Dremel tool and bit set
plunge router
electric hand sander with 4" pad
Thanks.
Glenn
