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Any guys into woodworking here?
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:32 pm
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:32 pm
How cheap could I get a basic table saw for? And would you recommend a pawn shop?
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:38 pm to TheOcean
Could get a low end one for around $100-$150 new. Good name for double that. If you found a decent one not too beat up at pawn shop I don't see a problem with getting from there
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:38 pm to jmkidder
I wouldn't be able to tell whether or not a table saw is in good condition or not; would you just recommend going new for $100-$150?
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:49 pm to TheOcean
If you are planning on just buying a cheap tablesaw you will be just as well off with a good straight edge guide and a circular saw in a lot of cases.
What are you planning on cutting?
What are you planning on cutting?
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:56 pm to TheOcean
I have a ryobi table saw and it has been a good little table saw. I think it cost about 120.00
If i had to do it over again I would have spent a little more and gotten a Rigid
If i had to do it over again I would have spent a little more and gotten a Rigid
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:57 pm to TexasTiger
Something like this? LINK
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:57 pm to TheOcean
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There are a bunch of woodworking channels on youtube w/ basic woodworking plans/instructional videos. Just looking to get started trying to make basic stuff
Do you have other woodworking tools?
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:57 pm to TheOcean
I use a cheap Black & Decker from Home Depot for rough cutting wood, then use a router table for most finished edges.
Throw out the stock blade and buy a blade with carbide teeth.
Throw out the stock blade and buy a blade with carbide teeth.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:58 pm to wickowick
Nada. It seems like from the videos I've watched the table saw would be the biggest initial investment
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:58 pm to TheOcean
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Something like this? LINK
yes except mine the base is removeable if that makes since...
Posted on 2/23/15 at 2:59 pm to TexasTiger
Can you do pretty much anything you need to get done woodworking wise?
Posted on 2/23/15 at 3:02 pm to TheOcean
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Nada. It seems like from the videos I've watched the table saw would be the biggest initial investment
Mitersaw / Table saw / circular saw / jig saw .. would all be good to have.
I would also like a planner and router to add to my wood working list. You can do alot with a table saw but you will have to build a lot of jigs to do it.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 3:04 pm to TheOcean
A decent circular saw and drill/driver would both be much more versatile and effective tools to build around.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 3:05 pm to TheOcean
Like someone else said get a circular saw, it'll save you a ton of money, it's mobile and you can do anything a table saw will do, plus a whole lot more.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 3:06 pm to TheOcean
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Nada. It seems like from the videos I've watched the table saw would be the biggest initial investment
What type of projects, table saw is good for ripping wood but other tools might be a better first choice for your projects.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 3:06 pm to TexasTiger
Router/table and bench plane have changed the game for me. Quality of work and finish have dramatically improved
Posted on 2/23/15 at 3:07 pm to wickowick
So circular saw is the consensus here?
Thanks for all of the help
Thanks for all of the help
Posted on 2/23/15 at 3:09 pm to TheOcean
Most of my stuff comes from Harbor Freight. But I do not make "fancy" stuff. I usually make furniture and other items out of reclaimed wood. (pallets, old fenceboards, etc)
I have a table saw, sliding miter saw, air compressor, brad nail gun, cordless impact driver from HF. All working fine for what I do. I have a Dewalt rotary sander that is the tits.
I have a table saw, sliding miter saw, air compressor, brad nail gun, cordless impact driver from HF. All working fine for what I do. I have a Dewalt rotary sander that is the tits.
Posted on 2/23/15 at 3:11 pm to deaconjones35
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But I do not make "fancy" stuff. I usually make furniture and other items out of reclaimed wood. (pallets, old fenceboards, etc)
Exactly what I'm looking to do.
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