Dream Tool(Machine)?

[karoc]

What tool do you dream about owning that you think will take your hobby to next level? Myself I always dream about coming across a good use Multi Router. But after years waiting it’s still just dream in my price range. While I’m fantasizing I’ll go ahead wish for Fastool track saw or any Fastool products. As much as people talk about how great these are I thinking these would help take me to next level.
What’s on your want list?

 

[mike93lx]

What tool do you dream about owning that you think will take your hobby to next level? Myself I always dream about coming across a good use Multi Router. But after years waiting it’s still just dream in my price range. While I’m fantasizing I’ll go ahead wish for Fastool track saw or any Fastool products. As much as people talk about how great these are I thinking these would help take me to next level.
What’s on your want list?

Just get one of the inexpensive track saws. Mine is grizzly and I have a buddy with a Wen. If you can deal with poor dust collection, they work great and are a fraction of the price of Festool

I've been wanting to grab a planer and a jointer for a while, but don't have the space to dedicate and the reality is that they'd almost never get used.

 

[karoc]

Going check into that Mike, sure would save me trying shove 4x8 panel through TS

 

[larry4406]

I’ve been thinking of one of these which appears to finally be in stock near me! I’ve a nice Makita circular saw already.

52 in. and 100 in. Clamp and Cutting Edge Guide

Amazing deals on this 52In & 100In Edge Cutting Guide at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[mike93lx]

I’ve been thinking of one of these which appears to finally be in stock near me! I’ve a nice Makita circular saw already.

52 in. and 100 in. Clamp and Cutting Edge Guide

Amazing deals on this 52In & 100In Edge Cutting Guide at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

A cutting guide and track saw feel like they should be similar but are really quite different. It's a tool that I don't use a ton but would instantly replace if mine died

 

[jar944]

I'd like a martin t72 sliding saw. I may buy one eventually. I don't think it will make a difference in the end product, but I lt should make a difference in the process.

 

[mike93lx]

I'd like a martin t72 sliding saw. I may buy one eventually. I don't think it will make a difference in the end product, but I lt should make a difference in the process.

Do you already have a slider?

 

[jar944]

Do you already have a slider?

Yes. Two technically. A 10' stroke rojek and short stroke martin.

 

[karoc]

I’ve been thinking of one of these which appears to finally be in stock near me! I’ve a nice Makita circular saw already.

52 in. and 100 in. Clamp and Cutting Edge Guide

Amazing deals on this 52In & 100In Edge Cutting Guide at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

I be dang, going check into this

 

[LeonardY]

What I lack at the moment is motivation. No tool will solve that.
Well...maybe a cattle prod.

In terms of getting to the next level. It's practice, patience, and really sharp tools.

 

[DBS5Window]

I purchased a 2’x4’ Powermatic (Axiom) CNC machine about 5 years ago. It’s been like having a full time employee in my shop.

 

[MushCreek]

I'd like either a thickness sander, or a better planer so I don't have to sand the ripples out of everything I plane. I have an ancient Park 12", and despite completely rebuilding it, the finish is not very good.

 

[jar944]

I'd like either a thickness sander, or a better planer so I don't have to sand the ripples out of everything I plane. I have an ancient Park 12", and despite completely rebuilding it, the finish is not very good.

Only ripples or something else?

 

[MushCreek]

Depending on the wood, tear-out can be a problem, too. Modern planers with helical heads are much better, but not in my budget. I don't do all that much planing anyway, but it's a nice capability to have. My local hardwood supplier sells 'skip-planed' material, which needs finishing and sizing.

 

[jake28]

Sliding table saw. Absolute game changer for comfort and control for sheet goods and wonky hardwood, but requires a space commitment I’m not yet ready to make.

 

[Firebrick43]

Pantorouter

 

[My Old Tools]

I'm starting to go the other way. I sold my 16" Northfield jointer last summer and my "spare" Crescent 32" bandsaw. I have my Williams&Hussey moulder listed now. I also sold off my stock feeders. I'll keep the PM66 and the PM60 along with the newer 32" Crescent bandsaw. I'm not ready to part with the PM10 mortiser or the PM90 lathe yet. I still have the Delta 18" planer, although it could go before too long. I have a Milbury tenoner tucked away that I want to setup and play with. Still have assorted smaller bandsaws, drill presses, etc. It will be a process of whittling down over time. I also have hundreds of hand planes that will start getting sold down. Oh, and a ton of I-beam clamps. I did sell the 8 foot Bessy clamps and several of the Emmert vises. Just a few more to go.

 

[rsanter]

Power max
12 ft 10 guage powered shear
4 axis machining center

 

[karoc]

What a long list My Old Tools, my regrets is selling my PM90and my 36” Crescent BS which was so smooth Sellers remorse

 

[karoc]

Sliding table saw. Absolute game changer for comfort and control for sheet goods and wonky hardwood, but requires a space commitment I’m not yet ready to make.

I wish I would have went in that direction yrs ago

 

[legenddc]

Right now my dream tool is a better sander/vac. Most likely the Festool ETS EC 150/5 and a Festool dust extractor to go along with it. I was fortunate enough to pick up a used Festool Domino for a steal in the fall.

Most everything else will be upgrades to existing machines for larger capacity, carbide cutters, etc. Realistically, until we move I'm about at capacity. Not looking to move anytime soon either.

 

[cvairwerks]

Planning on a cnc router in the new shop. I can send a couple of dozen parts, or jigs to it while I'm doing something else in the shop.

 

[MongoTA]

I run a fair amount of wood through my Delta 12" planer. It's near 30 years old. Most of my tools are that old, from back when I built my house, though I have made a few additions over the years. The planer is still running, but it needs attention. Just put new blades on it last month. I'd love to get a larger one, or a helical, but it's not a required upgrade. It'd simply make things easier.

I need to reconfigure the space in my basement shop. Picked up a Unisaw at auction not too long ago to replace my cabinet saw, the Unisaw will be wired up during the reconfiguration. Almost bought an old Oliver table saw. I do love old iron. But my working space it a bit tight.

Highly recommend who mentioned a track saw. I've run sheetgoods through the table saw and there were times where my short fence was a frustration when I was making a run of cabinet carcasses. The tracksaw is indeed a game changer, and I find new uses for it.

I guess my upgrade would be different. Better dust collection. I have a regular old 1-1/2hp two bag dust collector with a metal garbage can for the cyclone. I'd love to get a larger one and put it outside the shop space then redo my collection runs inside. It would improve my shop, which would improve me, which hopefully would improve my work!

 

[Bill Wright]

I’ve been looking for a Delta/Rockwell 6” x48” belt 12” disc sander with the open splayed leg stand. 220 volt single phase is best. I think they’re 1940-50’s vintage. Stand alone tool not a bench top

 

[karoc]

I’ve been looking for a Delta/Rockwell 6” x48” belt 12” disc sander with the open splayed leg stand. 220 volt single phase is best. I think they’re 1940-50’s vintage. Stand alone tool not a bench top

Be patient, I have seen those before posted before. I have PM version, it’s something you don’t always need but it’s fantastic when need arises

 

[jabberwoki]

Oliver 36 dd.

yep.