| Workshop by itsme_timd | posted 277 days ago | 495 reads | 1 time favorited | 5 comments |  |
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Here’s some details on my ‘2-Car Workshop’! :-) A decent basic setup I think. I’ve got most of the basic tools and working to get more of the specialty tools.
Tool List:
- B&D 18v Tool Set
—- Drill
—- Jigsaw
—- 5 3/8” & 7” circular saws
- 7.2v cordless Dremel
- B&D RTX Roto-tool
- B&D belt sander
- Firestorm 10” miter saw
- Firestorm 10” table saw
- Skil router and router table
- Porter Cable Router
- Porter Cable random orbital sander
- Ryobi bench grinder
- Ryobi band saw
- Ryobi biscuit joiner
- B&D Workmate bench
- Stanley adjustable saw horses
- Delta 14” Bandsaw
- Ridgid oscillation spindle sander
- Ryobi drill press
- Irwin quick handi-clamps you’ll see below why I mention these (and lots of other clamps)
- Your basic toolbox full o’ hand tools
A few notes on my tools:
- I love the biscuit joiner, it’s a tool I’ve recently ‘discovered’ and I’ve put it to good use.
- I’m also a huge fan of the Stanley adjustable saw horses – they’re very versatile. I have a sheet of plywood that I use as an adjustable ‘workbench’. I can lower these and make them flush with my miter saw or raise them up where it is easier for me to assemble things (I’m 6’4”) and also use them as a bed extension for my table saw. I’ve drilled holes on the plywood and I can bolt down my miter saw and router table for a nice, secure bench.
- I love my Irwin quick-clamps. I’m almost obsessed with them. I need more of them… now!
- Don’t care for my 18v tools. I bought them thinking it would be nice not to have a cord following me everywhere but they don’t have enough power (battery or strength) to do any real work.
- Any suggestions on what might be a good next tool are appreciated!
Some pics are attached for your enjoyment:
Thanks,
Tim D
-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA
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5 comments so far
Thos. Angle
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posted 277 days ago
Well, Tim, you’ve got a start. Just a thought; the centerpiece of most of our shops is the cabinet saw. It’s also the most expensive. We are talking major outlay for a major piece of equipment so it is also a commitment. There are so many machines and tools that no one could tell you exactly where to start. As a general rule, buy the best you can afford. Good luck.
-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon
dustynewt
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posted 277 days ago
Hey TimD,
From your tool list, I see a lot of, homeowner brands. While there is nothing wrong with that (I have a Ryobi table saw), you have to remember their limitations. You have to be patient with them. When they finally give up ship, you will know what to look for in your next purchase. You mentioned that you weren’t happy with your 18v tools. If you were to use a Bosch, Makita, or Dewalt professional model, you wouldn’t believe the difference. I have also found that cordless tools that don’t get much use (like my cordless dremel) seem to lose their capacity to hold charges, while those that are used everyday plug right along.
It is all a learning process that none of us will ever complete. But, we have fun trying.
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itsme_timd
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posted 277 days ago
Thanks for the info.
I do have a lot of homeowner brands, I did think they’d have a little more ‘oomph’. Live and lean, right? I have a Dewalt 12v cordless drill and it seems to be a lot stronger than my B&D tools. Looks like I’ve got some good excuses to upgrade!
-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA
Dadoo
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posted 277 days ago
Oh God, another shop with unfinished walls! None of us seem to be able to accomplish this! LOL!
Hey Tim! Welcome to LumberJocks! You’ll find here that any question you ask will get answered quickly. This is one cool site to be on.
My first tablesaw was a hand-me-down, pre-war Rockwell with a ever so slightly warped fence. It’s where I got a lot of woodworking education and I swear to you, I must’ve rebuilt and modified that SOB 100 times! It finally burned out the armature and that part is no longer manufactured. So I stepped up…but only to a Craftsman. Know why? Cuz it’s portable, folds damn near flat for “garage” storage and it’s got all the jigs and sleds and router table, etc! Plus…it cuts 30” to either side of the blade…compound miters too!
So long story short…you’re getting your education. Just because you don’t own a $5000.00 cabinet saw don’t mean you can’t make cabinets! An educated craftsman can turn out real treasures with no more than simple hand tools.
Battery tools are cool cuz they go everywhere. My personal favorite is a 1/4” impact driver from Craftsman. I have personally driven a 6” lagbolt to the hilt with this thing, and it was very awesome, to say the least! Now DeWalt is coming out with a new lithium ion type that recharges in minutes. So you’ll find that it’s the battery that powers the drill. How old are yours? What voltage are they charging to? I have an old Craftsman 14.4 volt battery that will only charge to 7.6 volts. Makes for a weak drill.
Come visit my shop. A lot of guys here are raving over the wood storage unit I made. You might like to incorporate it into your own garage. And when you have any questions, just ask!
-- Bob Vila would be so proud of you!
Scott Bryan
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posted 165 days ago
Hi Tim,
You have a nice shop with plenty of space and a nice group of tools. I love to see the sawdust on your floor as well. This looks like a shop that is being used.
Thanks for the post.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.