Recent content by skippy24

Jim, I must say that you have to most awesome collection of woodworking tools that I have seen. Thanks for keeping this thread going.

I think you can't really go wrong with any of the major brands. I have a Ridgid one from Home Depot and have had no issues with besides one little quirk. For some reason they make their base opening a little wider than a PC one so I had to buy an aftermarket Milescraft base to get router bit...

Good ideas. I recommend also getting a dust filter as well that you can mount to the ceiling. As far as the comment needing dual 8 foot infeed and outfeed tables, if you run in to that space limitation I recommend looking in to a track saw or circular saw guide to rip down your plywood sheets.

Since everyone's feet are different I think you should just shop around and see what shoe fits your foot the best. I keep hearing good things about Keen but the last few times I went to look for work and hiking boots I could not find a style that fit my feet very well.

I've had the Dewalt DS709 for about a year now and have had no issues with it what so ever. I got it for $399 on sale from Lowes but HD also has the same one. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles on it but it is a very accurate and capable saw. I have a new Diablo crosscut blade and it...

Exactly. I would start off with the assumption that the garage adds nothing to the price of the property. Make sure you have a good real estate agent as well as do your own due diligence as to the value. Remember the market sets the value and keep in mind that this is mostly a financial decision.

Exactly. I would have jut bought a can of poly at Home Depot annd wiped on a few coats. It's a workbench top.

Great tool. You will wonder how you did any screw bolt driving use before. I don't know about those two but I had a Porter Cable NiCad for 6-7 years that gave me no issues until the battery started to die. I have since upgraded to a Lithium Makita and have been happy.

I don't have experience with the Delta table saw but I have the Ridgid R4512 and have had good results with it plus it has a lifetime service agreement. I was also able to use the HF 20% off coupon at Home Depot. I have heard that some do not take the coupon but it is worth a try.

I have one of the made in Japan cat's paw and it has been used to tear out siding, a couple of decks, fences, and assorted odds and ends. So far no issues with it.

I would say I would not want to find a SnapOn tool in the lower orbit of Uranus.

Empire combination level. For woodworking and home improvements it is very handy.

Kevin is spot on. Stagger your joints for best results.

Get the Diablo ones at Home Depot. No issues with those. I had a Dewalt one and it seemed to go full pretty fast.

what do you need for upcoming projects or work around the house or cars?