Thread: woodworking

Originally Posted by AGap

so you do know a lot about it, you just don't have developed skillset. I may seek your counsel in the future if that would be alright.

I know a lot about being a general contractor, dealing with insurance adjusters, and about design.

I'd be happy to help in any way I can.

Originally Posted by Al Wilson 4 Mayor

I know a lot about being a general contractor, dealing with insurance adjusters, and about design.

I'd be happy to help in any way I can.

Appreciate that. Would a 14 x14 ft room be sufficient for a shop you think? Probably a little tight huh?

Originally Posted by AGap

Appreciate that. Would a 14 x14 ft room be sufficient for a shop you think? Probably a little tight huh?

Probably tight, but you'll be starting small anyway.

Originally Posted by AGap

Appreciate that. Would a 14 x14 ft room be sufficient for a shop you think? Probably a little tight huh?

This may be too "adult" , but that is more than enough for Shopsmith equipment (and why I suggested it, as most peeps start with little room)



Here is a Youtube video that could be enlightening if you stay awake through the whole thing

As always JMAHO <- did you see what I did

I dabble a little. Shopsmith is badass, too expensive for me especially considering I already have many of the tools a shopsmith is used for. A sliding compound miter saw is also a must have IMHO. I freaking love mine and its just a cheap Craftsman from Sears. Craftsman may not be an upper echelon brand like Powermatic or even Grizzly but they are reliable, come with very good warranties and are great for someone doing DIY stuff or hobbyists.

I think my favorite is my router and router table. A router is an amazingly versatile tool but can also be intimidating at first so use feather boards and a good table.

Thanks chazoe. I like my craftsman lawn mower

my wife worked my wood quite vigorously last night

Originally Posted by weazel

my wife worked my wood quite vigorously last night

Mine too.

My wood that is. My wife would go crazy if she found out

Originally Posted by weazel

my wife worked my wood quite vigorously last night

Mine too

Oh val beat me to it. Go val

Craftsman has a lot. I was at sears on Saturday. I'm a cheap basted as I don't make much money so I guess I will be pricing some items and comparing brands for quality etc and commensurate to the skill level I am at now, but also affording opportunity for growth. Like rigid tools vs Milwaukee vs ryobi vs Dewalt vs other.

This is what I have begun with/what I have at the moment plus other odds and ends of course

So did you start your 14 x 14 shop?

You're gonna need a second mortgage to buy all the tools rjent suggests. I took a woodworking class at a community college when the economy took a dump and I had a ton of free time, I've always been interested in it. I made a table, it's glorious...I wish I could bring it in the house.

How's it coming agap? hit the pawn shops for power tools.

Pretty slow but in a good way. Doing research and budgetin . Have made some good contacts