Question for any woodworkers here
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Count your blessings! We had to build the Garagemahal to house all of PapaLew's "toys"...
In his defense, however, he definitely makes use of all of them.
When I first glanced at this title I thought it said, "Question for any Woodpeckers her". Probably wouldn't have gotten many responses to that.
Concerning dust collection, I have a Delta with 4" PVC drain piping that works pretty good. I also have a "Thein" style separator. I also have a ceiling mounted Delta air cleaner that works pretty good. Although a lot of tools from Harbor Freight are questionable (some good, some OK, some to stay away from), the Harbor Freight dust collector has gotten high ratings, especially considering the cost. If you want, check out www.sawmillcreek.org, scroll down to dust collection, and there'll be more information that you care for - but a very good source.
It inflates a little when you flip the power switch. I'd say roughly 1.5' wide by 2.5' tall.
I do like the Woodsmith store a lot as well. Most everything is MSRP but they know their crap. They do mailers for sales and discounts, and also give a DSM woodworkers club discount. Ace, Sherwin Williams does as well.
That's a good question, to be honest I have not thought about that so I don't know.
Interesting, I will have to look into the club and also see if i can get on the coupon mailer train.
If you're like me, when working in the shop, I'll have the old school shop stereo going, some batteries on chargers, the shop vac turned on in addition to the power tool I'm currently using. For most single circuits,that's going to pop the breaker.
Yep that is usually me minus the stereo. Haven't set one up yet, mostly because I usually have hearing protection in.
I gave up a Jeep habit for a woodworking habit (thought it might be cheaper
) and it hasn’t gotten as far as almost anyone in this thread but it’s getting there. I’ve learned to buy tools out of necessity and be creative with what you’re working with. It ends up making you a better craftsman but I’ve always done things on the cheap and only bought tools when necessary.
I couldn’t imagine doing woodwork in a basement without a good dust collector unless you’re doing everything without power tools. That’d be the first investment I’d recommend. Currently, I just hook up the shop vac to each tool with an attachment but I’m also working out of a garage.
My recommendation is to only buy quality tools but only when there’s no other option in your shop. Be creative and have fun with it. It probably won’t make you any money outside of your own house because people only buy cheap **** anymore.
) and it hasn’t gotten as far as almost anyone in this thread but it’s getting there. I’ve learned to buy tools out of necessity and be creative with what you’re working with. It ends up making you a better craftsman but I’ve always done things on the cheap and only bought tools when necessary. I couldn’t imagine doing woodwork in a basement without a good dust collector unless you’re doing everything without power tools. That’d be the first investment I’d recommend. Currently, I just hook up the shop vac to each tool with an attachment but I’m also working out of a garage.
My recommendation is to only buy quality tools but only when there’s no other option in your shop. Be creative and have fun with it. It probably won’t make you any money outside of your own house because people only buy cheap **** anymore.
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I have a nice dust collector, but never really got around to running the plumbing for it. In the end I just bought some small, cheap shop vacs and hooked them to my machines. Probably not a good as a system, but convenient. Generally if I am doing a lot of cutting or sanding, I do it outside in the grass and let nature take care of it.
I have this one and love it. Stops dust down to 1 micron. Relatively quite as well. Also has two ports so you can have two tools hooked up at once. Look at the power ratings as you want enough power for the equipment you purchase down the road. Something like a planer or jointer require more suction.
Build a box to house a squirrel fan to collect dust and put furnace filters on intake screens.
Pinterest is full of ideas for storage and organization along with plans for projects, jigs, and templates.
As for the dust collection, have you checked Craig’s list? A lot of hobbyists buy stuff they don’t end up using and sell it later barely used and for a large discount. You can also find listings for larger shops selling off stuff as they are upgrading equipment or closing up shop.
I use an Anker Soundcore in my shop. It's compact and carries a nice sound. I can't hear it with hearing protection on, but otherwise, it's a great little speaker for a low price.
It is pretty much all I use instagram for. I follow a lot of people anywhere from those who just have home shops to those who do it professionally.