Tomcat1066's Workshop

It’s not much, but it is what it is. It’ll keep the rain off my head, the sun from burning me, and still allow the breeze to cool me off on a warm summer’s day. The plan is to keep “stationary” tools un-stationary.

Because this is outside, I hope to build locking cabinets to house all my tools. This should allow me tools to remain MY tools!

Here’s a list of what I’m currently using.

Saws
Disston D-8 10 tpi crosscut saw
Warranted Superior 14 ppi crosscut back saw
Disston D-4 14 ppi rip back saw
Japanese “Z” saw with progressive teeth.
Black & Decker Firestorm Circular saw
Dewalt Jig Saw

Planes
Norvell Shapliegh #4C type
Stanley #5
Diamond Edge #5
Diamond Edge #7
Norvell Shapleigh low angle adjustable throat block plane
Cheap-o block plane
Stanley #51 spokeshave
Stanley #80 cabinet scraper
Stanley #45 (still needs TONS of work)

I’ve also got a PC690 router, a Makita 1/4 sheet sander, and a PC biscuit joiner.

My mallet is from Lee Valley, my combination square is a vintage Starett. I’ve got a bit brace and a couple of hand drills. In short, I’m in pretty good shape. No huge cabinet saw, occilating spindle sander, drum sander, or all that crap. Maybe some day, but for now, I just need a few benchtop tools, a good bandsaw, and I’ll be in hog’s heaven :D

You know, that just makes me a happy camper :)

-- "Give me your poor tools, your tired steel, your huddled masses of rust." Yep, I ripped off the Statue of Liberty. That's how I roll!