Lastchance Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Ok all, time to pick whats most important to you. Besides your family and saw that is. I am setting up an new work shop and would like to know whats in your shop that you could not live without? What is the item or items that you find yourselve using over and over again? Whats the item that you would think everyone who owned a scroll saw should have?\ I do not have a bunch of money and do not want to waste what I have on something that may not be as usful as I may think it is. Hence, I am asking all of you to help me with suggestions set up my shop. Thank you all in advance for your time and attention in this matter. Chance P.S photos or links of the items you suggest would be great if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntter2022 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 in my shop it would have to be the drill press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Belt/disk sander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 oscilating spindle sander (for intarsia work) and a drill press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 I can't imagine doing without my table saw as well as my drill press and 6" belt sander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Jay Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 To prepare the wood surface, a sander. The random-orbit will usually give the finest surface, anywhere from 220 to 320 grit. To cut the blanks, a table saw. To get accurate vertical holes of any size, a drill press. If you re-saw to get thinner boards, a band saw. It all depends on what you make and what you start with. Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 100% dust extractor.I don't like to wear a mask so keeping fine dust out of my lungs is #1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WigWag Workshop Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 I am really enjoying this post, as I am also building my "shop" from scratch. I have been collecting various stuff, most will sit in boxes till we move in spring. Interested in what others will say. Steven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic_149 Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Besides my saw the most used tool in my shop is my dremel. I can drill starter holes, sand (with flap wheel attachment), use cut off wheels for scoring lines. to me it is the tool I would not give up. There are better tools that can get these jobs done, but for a beginer until you can afford the others, to me its the best tool to get one started. I still use mine even regularly even though i have all the other tools. Its great for that missed hole so you dont have to go back to the drill press...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 I think it depends on what you are interested in making...but, with more tools, the more you can make. Things I have and use listed most often to less often: scroll saw, drill press, mini drill press (used with dremel), belt sander on stand, table saw. Its also nice to have a big table for work space besides the area by the scroll saw. Small bits are a necessity and various grit sandpaper up to as fine as you wish, 0000 steel wool, spindle sanding accessories for the full sized drill press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastchance Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Thank you all for your comments. I am a bit surprised that some other items have not made the list yet. Maybe these fall more into comfort than critical, but I like comfort when I plan to spend most of my weekend working on a pattern. Therefore I would consider the following as must haves OR must soon aquire as well. adjustable magnifying light 4" or better Speed control foot pedal Good overhead shop lights Comfortable chair or stool oscillating fan, heater, etc for some comfort when the weather is not so agreeable outside Stereo or radio... I tend to steer clear of MPS players with headphones or earbuds when working around power tools. I like to hear everything going on around me. Nice to haves: A good large number wall clock.... time can really get away from you when your in the zone. What else am I missing? Chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 I guess those are more comfort/personal taste not so much must haves. I have a high stool with a cushion that I sit on and have nice flourscent shop lights over head. Music is a given I think...but sometimes I like to just have the sound of the saw. I have been wanting to get a led magnify len light, it's on my wish list. My scroll saw has a foot pedal that came with it and the speed control is on the arm of the scroll saw. Must haves in a scroll saw, now there is a totally different question. When I was shopping for mine, I wanted a tiltable table, big smooth table top, deep enough (18") to work on good sized pieces, light and blower, foot switch, easy to reach speed control and easy to change blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Thank you chance , i forgot about a analog clock that only runs when the saw is on. i get asked over and over how long did it take .thanks for reminding me.Your really handy to have in ssv from day one!Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 I have a small oven timer that I set when I am working on larger items. I also have a large mirror on the wall in front of me just above head height, that way I can look in it and not have to be scraped off the ceiling when someone scares me stupid. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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