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re: Looking to start my shop. school me on the state of power tools in 2021
Posted on 12/19/21 at 9:23 am to ChEgrad
Posted on 12/19/21 at 9:23 am to ChEgrad
Loke many have said makita is best bet for cordless. The variety of tools on their 18v platform is 2nd to none. For a table saw, the delta contractor saw that lowes sells for $600 is as much saw as you will find for the money anywhere. With the right jigs and sleds, you can do and jointing you may need to do for awhile with a table saw. The dewalt benchtop planers are excellent.
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Posted on 12/19/21 at 9:48 am to jbgleason
If you don't mind them exploding in your hand, then go for it
Posted on 12/19/21 at 10:11 am to jlovel7
I actually switched to Rigid handhelds this year to get away from Dewalt. I feel Dewalt quality is shite compared to the price they are demanding. For the price, Rigid is decent and I like their cordless nailers more than Dewalt's. I stopped using my Passload nailers because I always ran out of the fuel canisters and they got expensive. Milwaukee was considered but for some reason, I feel like some of their tools are bulky.
Honestly, I think you should look on Facebook marketplace for older tools from Grizzly if you are looking for specialty items like a shaper, jointer, planer/molder, etc. It's good stuff without breaking the budget.
The newer Grizzly stuff is decent but, like most things put out the past decade or so, they started using cheaper and cheaper parts.
Don't overpay for Festool specialty tools. Get the cheaper versions from HF like someone said since you will probably rarely use them.
I saw you mention disc sander and it makes me realize how many people overlook getting a drum sander. You won't realize how much you needed one until you have one.
For the planer do you want to just thickness plane or be able to also make your own mouldings? That will make a difference on what you go with.
Facebook marketplace also has some great deals on some awesome older Craftsman drill presses from when Craftsman was regarded as the tools to have. I woudn't break the bank on a drill press as it's not something you will use every day. Same with a bandsaw. You will learn that you will not use it often outside of maybe ripping some rough cut down.
FYI, a router table is good to have but a shaper is almost a must-have IMO. You have more options and more production with a shaper and I feel it is safer.
Honestly, I think you should look on Facebook marketplace for older tools from Grizzly if you are looking for specialty items like a shaper, jointer, planer/molder, etc. It's good stuff without breaking the budget.
The newer Grizzly stuff is decent but, like most things put out the past decade or so, they started using cheaper and cheaper parts.
Don't overpay for Festool specialty tools. Get the cheaper versions from HF like someone said since you will probably rarely use them.
I saw you mention disc sander and it makes me realize how many people overlook getting a drum sander. You won't realize how much you needed one until you have one.
For the planer do you want to just thickness plane or be able to also make your own mouldings? That will make a difference on what you go with.
Facebook marketplace also has some great deals on some awesome older Craftsman drill presses from when Craftsman was regarded as the tools to have. I woudn't break the bank on a drill press as it's not something you will use every day. Same with a bandsaw. You will learn that you will not use it often outside of maybe ripping some rough cut down.
FYI, a router table is good to have but a shaper is almost a must-have IMO. You have more options and more production with a shaper and I feel it is safer.
Posted on 12/19/21 at 10:15 am to CitizenK
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If you don't mind them exploding in your hand, then go for it
HF has a miter saw that is considered by a lot of woodworking pros to be among the top of the heap for small home setups
It's not that much cheaper than the known brands so I think it gets overlooked.
HERCULES
Posted on 12/19/21 at 5:30 pm to stout
A couple of acquaintances ended up at ER's to get stitches in their hands from HF circular saws exploding while in use. No knots or nails were encountered
Posted on 12/19/21 at 5:34 pm to jlovel7
I started with Dewalt in 2004 and then went to Makita. The Marita batteries wore out quick so I switched to Milwalkee. Most of my go to told are Milwalkee. I have Dewalt smaller tools (their gyroscope screwdriver is my favorite tool).
For odd ball stuff I have Ryobi. Like Bush trimmer, jigsaw, angle drill. Reason why is Ryobi is cheap. If your just a every once in a while tool guy I would go all Ryobi.
You can usually get the best deal on Dewalt on Facebook marketplace.
For odd ball stuff I have Ryobi. Like Bush trimmer, jigsaw, angle drill. Reason why is Ryobi is cheap. If your just a every once in a while tool guy I would go all Ryobi.
You can usually get the best deal on Dewalt on Facebook marketplace.
Posted on 12/19/21 at 6:55 pm to BuddyRoeaux
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Makita or Milwaukee. Stick with one.
Out of these two, Makita. I own a shiton of Milwaukee tools and almost everyone of them pisses me off fairly often. Wish I had invested in Makita from the get-go.
Posted on 12/19/21 at 9:41 pm to Feelthebarn
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This is a very good site for honest tool reviews. Most tool review sites are just glorified advertising LINK /
Talk about sending me down a rabbit hole. Thanks! Honest and pissed at the same time
Posted on 12/19/21 at 10:24 pm to jlovel7
Harbor freight.... for all your needs
Posted on 12/20/21 at 12:15 am to jlovel7
I have no wood shop, but have had many power tools over the years. Last year bought Craftsman (on the cheap side) cordless tool set. Love em, very satisfied. You have to buy 18 or 20 volt batteries, the ones included in set are small but man they get it done.
Posted on 12/20/21 at 5:46 am to jlovel7
Harbor Freight
Posted on 12/22/21 at 7:27 am to Stateguy
Yeah ive spent hts on there lol. How much space do you have for a shop?
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