I'm sure the Milwaukee will be nice and it's priced similar to Dewalt's (which I own).
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Finally got to do some real woodworking instead of home repairs/maintenance for a change. Made out of derecho ash from our property
I'm pretty happy with how it turned out, not much I will change in a few years when it is time to make one for my younger one. Although yesterday as I was doing assembly one last time in my shop to make sure all the hardware was aligned, one of the ends tipped over and took a chunk out of one of the corner posts, so was furious with myself about that. Ended up just taking a belt sander and getting down to fresh wood and then doing a touchup with the polyurethane, figured that was safer and would blend in better than attempting to cut out a chunk and repair, especially after my son was already expecting it to be assembled in his room today.
That’s some really nice looking wood grain. Good job letting it show and not painting it white or something.
Speaking of track saws, I currently have a Kreg Accu-Cut I use for breaking down plywood or putting a straight(ish) edge on rough cut lumber. It does an ok job, but wondering if upgrading to a true track saw is going to perform better as there is some slop between the base that attaches to the circular saw and the track. Does anyone have experience with both the Kreg version and a "real" one to know how they compare? Would want a track that can do an 8ft cut all at once.
I usually stain most of my work, but my brother had used some of my boards and just did poly and I liked how it looked. I think my son almost cried when I told him I wasn’t painting it red so compromised and painted the bottom of the plywood holding the mattress red
I’ve never used the Kreg saw but there is virtually zero slop on my Makita saw. The base on the saw has adjustments to make it more snug on the track portion. There is a tiny bit of movement connecting the tracks for ripping 8’ instead of 4’ if you’re not careful. You just need to make sure it’s straight before tightening the two together. I also have Powertec tracks, not Makita, so I’m not sure if that makes a difference.
Anyone got a creative way to store your table saw? I finally acquired a used one (free from a buddy who bought a new one) with a collapsible stand but they take up so much room I don’t have in my garage which was part of the deferent for me buying one sooner.
Beautiful grain pattern on the ladder. Wood likes nice all around. Haven't used ash before but this is encouraging. Looks like it stains up nice too. Kind of like a mix between oak and birch grain pattern.
My two cents on track saws: IF you want high end Festool is as good as it gets for that specific tool IMO. It's a bit annoying to figure out the trigger and first plunging the blade down. Once you get used to them though, they're fantastic. Just pricey.
I haven't used the Kreg track saw personally. I do like their plywood rip jig though. I attach it to my battery dewalt skill saw and just rip ply wood true all day. So much nicer than lugging around 4x8 3/4 MDF on a table saw all day. My body can't take that crap anymore.
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There really isn’t a good way to store them. It’s the reason I don’t have one.
What model did you get? It may help to know what you’re trying to hide away. I e seen some flip top benches that incorporate a smaller saw and out feed table with a chop saw or router table.
I had one and got tired of storing it. That's why I have a cordless Dewalt that goes up on shelf now.
I just use a DeWalt 8 1/4 15 amp without a stand. I set up a pair of horses and lay a sheet of plywood. I work off that anywhere for everything, built in cabinets, ripping\milling lumber for face frames, I don't even use my table saw to rip anymore unless It's practical. Just throw my little saw under the table and use a couple of pieces of scrap lumber as dunnage and rip plywood with a rip guide. Unless you want a shop I don't think having a big table saw is necessary much to your point. If you're making furniture I think that's a different story. Most shops use CNC for everything anymore it seems.
It’s model “Old as **** but still works when you don’t need a super precise cut 2.0”
I am still running the "same" table saw I bought in 1978. I am on my third motor, rebuilt stand (made mobile) and second extension side. The motor mount and saw frame/body is original.
The neighbor wants me to replace his decking with composite. Any thoughts on Trex vs Menards? Surprisingly, Trex was actually cheaper and includes the installation hardware.
The only thing I noticed was that the menards composite boards are solid whereas the Trex have grooves in the bottom. I’m curious if that makes it feel bouncy depending on the joist width. I believe his is 16 on center. I’ve done decks but they’ve been primarily cedar or treated pine.
The only thing I noticed was that the menards composite boards are solid whereas the Trex have grooves in the bottom. I’m curious if that makes it feel bouncy depending on the joist width. I believe his is 16 on center. I’ve done decks but they’ve been primarily cedar or treated pine.
He shouldn't have issue if the joist are 16". I've installed both. Only thing I'll say is don't get a dark color. Too hot to use in the summer.