Recent content by EricM1990

This is how I have done hand tools. I think there is merit in this approach. But even if I never use them again. If I just complete a couple projects that look like passable work, they will pay for themselves. Almost every tool i have ever bought was to fix something not make something. It's a...

I actually found Harry Epstein and ordered. I couldn't find blemished product anywhere else for a reasonable price. Ebay had a little bit but not much stock I am still trying to decide on circular/table/guides vs track saw/guides

You guys are talking about a much higher tier and probably larger size than I was looking at. I'm not sure. Is there any downside to a smaller sander beyond more time? I do hear you all saying sanding *****, i should make it as easy as possible., both clean up and sanding. That all makes sense...

What you're describing is the basic plan. I need to decide on a workbench vision. Then I will do a couple sets of drawers. If those turn out well i'll work on the garage cabinets/wall mounted surfaces. The excel sheet will just guide me in what tools i can swap with and what brands I want

Yeah I'm hoping to overcome everything but power with a cheap table saw, i hadn't thought about the distance to the blade but that makes sense. I have seen saw stop makes a compact table saw for under 1,000. Might do that instead, safety i will pay for. But the basics remain the same I would...

I've heard a lot of talk about Porter Cable. Wasn't aware they had an affiliation with DeWalt. Will add them to my lists to check

Sanding *****. Messaged received. Will evaluate them based on speed/power as the primary factor. Already was but even more so

This is basically my long term plan, assuming i find woodworking useful and I don't transition to just paying other guys to do it all for me. But as it is right now. I need to know what i'm going to pull the trigger on new. If it's a power tool and it's not hand held used is always going to be...

Understood on the planer and jointer, but i have ways to square things up with a table saw and some sort of router jig. And I have access to a planer and jointer it would just be logistically a pain. Cost is too high but when i find some nice used ones for sale will go Bench grinder is for...

100% agreed But need to find what i want new. Used may not be available or logistically possible when i need it

Well i have, but to break out the solution is to make a plan Not just fall into the same hole on the next tool. You seem to be suggesting i just get over it. Which i could do but isn't going to happen hahaha

@MushCreek My reply is stuck in moderator approval. I think because i quoted you and there was a link. My posts keep getting put on hold. Copy pasting what i sent below "I have no issue with Rigid, I didn't realize their 10" was so close in price. I will definitely consider that along next to...

This is good advice, but I think the harbor freight/ace management make that easier than the others. I have met multiple harbor freight managers who were clearly actively trying to build a relationship. Ace they aren't so active about it but will help. The big box stores I've never even had...

Ok so the internet seems split on these orbital sanders. Everyone seems to think the Bosch are great except the power output. So does it just feel great because it's well built? Or well built and under powered? Relative to alternatives I was going to get the dewalt and then realized I would...

Key is here Plan is not to buy all this day 1