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re: Starting Woodworking, what should I get?

Posted on 3/14/19 at 8:28 pm to
Posted by The Dude Abides
Atlanta, GA
Member since Feb 2010
2231 posts
Posted on 3/14/19 at 8:28 pm to
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If you were starting, what tools would you really want? I'm trying to price this whole thing out before I get into it. So far I have

-Track for circular saw to rip plywood (~$80)
-Router table and new router (have one, but it's harbor freight garbage)(~$250)
-Kreg Jig for pocket holes(~$100 if I get a fancy one)
-Kreg Jig for adjustable shelf holes ($35)
-orbital sander (~$90)
-Lots of clamps (~?)
I'd ditch the track for the circular saw and buy a table saw, it's something you can always use, plus when you start ripping down plywood with a circular saw you're going wish you had one

A random orbital sander (corded) is about $50
Harbor freight is the place for bar and trigger clamps. Anything over a couple of feet and you're better off with pipe clamps. Be sure and post pics when you're done.
Posted by eng08
Member since Jan 2013
5997 posts
Posted on 3/14/19 at 8:51 pm to
You can get the aluminum tube clamps at harbor freight then stick a piece of wood down the tube to firm it up nicely to prevent it from twisting. Just dimple the rear ended so the wood stays in.
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