Just wanting to know what tools some of you guys use and what you've either hated or loved, for instance if you've had a trim router from harbor freight that worked as good as a dewalt. Things like right now, Im wondering if I can get a home worthy table saw for under 200 bucks,same with a band saw. Interesting ways you've used some of your tools, I use a 4 inch grinder to make what looks like hammer marks in my wood benches I build,and a propane torch to burn the grains, it looks pretty cool when done. Anyways, any info on the table saws wood be great. I want the little lithium makita 18 v impact driver, cant believe how fast it drives wood screws in.
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- Thread starter jason longboard
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I get most of my hand tools from the flea market,can't beat the prices but I have'nt tried any power tools from there.Someone even had a riding mower for a good price but I passed on it.
I absolutely love my Panasonic Cordless drill. They are expensive to buy, but it will out perform both of my dad's Dewalt cordless drills. Both of his batteries died long before the day finished. The Panasonic lasted all day and it was handling the bulk of the work.
For table saws, just check out local garage sales. People sell them all the time and they have hardly been used.
For table saws, just check out local garage sales. People sell them all the time and they have hardly been used.
Pharaoh;3630593; said:
And bring a level. Pretty much every novice lifts up the table saw by the arms. You really really REALLY need to make sure the arms are true.
man those panasonics are very pricey. They get good reviews though in the woodworking mags. Oh and yeah Ive been a little afraid to get a table saw used since it will be my first,I ean Ive studied everything I can find on them,but still,its not like bying the used table sander I got and my drill press was also,well,the gentleman passed away and I got it but you know what I mean.Pharaoh;3630593; said:
I picked up a craftsman belt sander today,osh,it was the display just missing the dust bag and its like new.85 bucks and I got it for 21 freakin bucks. Not the smallest thing but Im a big super stud so I can haul it around fine lmao.
jason longboard;3630933; said:
I got my Panasonic for free, so I can see the worry with the price. I'm not sure if I would have shelled out that much for a drill.
As far as the used table saws. The one I typically use is right at 30 years old. Belongs to my father. I refuse to buy one because one like his would cost over $1500 today, that is, if you could get it.
ozz465;3632230; said:
ozz, you could get away with just having the following for what you're building;
1. Drill
2. Phillips bit
3. Countersink bit
4. Miter saw
5. Screws
6. 2x2s