Recent content by Fatty McButterpants

Older than 2009 and it might not have a riving knife. They are mandated on all table saws as of 2009. I’ll take an older saw if it has a riving knife.

I could use a little tool knowledge if you guys wouldn’t mind. I’m searching for a table saw and I’m not sure the one I’m looking for is even available in my price range. I want one with a cast iron table and no older than 2009. I like the old Craftsman tables but I don’t know if they had cast...

The enclosed portion of my shop is roughly 9x20 with double doors on one end. Each side has a workbench just over 16’ long starting at the back wall and stopping about 3’ from the door. I’m replacing the work benches but that’s another story. The ceiling of the shop is currently the roof as the...

My shop is a MESS. We bought the house in Aug 2018 and the shop and carport have been little more than a storage area. I’ve been getting it straightened up lately. When my oldest son said to consider giving him tools for Christmas, I told him to come over and bring his brother. I had just...

I’m looking to add a machine lathe to my shop and I’d prefer a vintage lathe if possible. Which of the vintage Craftsman lathes was the most versatile and could do more things?