My little shop would not hold all those tools as separate units. Once you get used to the system it is not a big deal. The biggest issue is if your power unit goes down all you tools are down. But I am big on preventive maintenance. I have only been down ,waiting for parts, once for 4 days in 10 years. Not that I use it every day. I would say my average use is 2 to 4 hours a week. The only thing I really do not like is ripping or cross cutting at 45 degrees. You tilt the table not the blade. Never has felt safe. But it works. The new ones have digital controlled motors. Very nice, more power. But to much money. I could not get one today.
Most Used Tool in Your Shop?
What is the most used tool in your shop? Hand tool, Power tool, Bench Top, Stand Alone?
Probably my most used tool is the wood lathe, however, I use a lot of other tools in preparing my wood for lathe work, so it's hard to say what gets the most use!
Probably my most used tool is the wood lathe, however, I use a lot of other tools in preparing my wood for lathe work, so it's hard to say what gets the most use!
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Don't misunderstand me, I can see the advantages -- If I had gone your route I wouldn't had to build another building to house everything! 
Space is also a problem with me and always tidying up and cleaning which is a pain.the band saw and the router table takes up a lot of room and things are stored in boxes which are been used to get tools out and putting things away,
Just try to keep tools on hand that i use the most ,but theres always something you need that not in arms reach
Just try to keep tools on hand that i use the most ,but theres always something you need that not in arms reach
Anyone tried buffing up the shank after applying oil using a soft buffing wheel? I suppose to much pressure would debark it but if its left to dry for a few days then it should work? but looks a possibilty if already back to the wood?
Suppose the woodturners do it all the time for polishing and they can get a good finish ?
Suppose the woodturners do it all the time for polishing and they can get a good finish ?
Yes I do it right on the lathe -- especially with the stain wax mixture I use, it really turns out nice! Some guys apply Cyanoacrylate right on the lathe -- I've never tried it with something as big as a cane, but it might be interesting!Anyone tried buffing up the shank after applying oil using a soft buffing wheel? I suppose to much pressure would debark it but if its left to dry for a few days then it should work? but looks a possibilty if already back to the wood?
Suppose the woodturners do it all the time for polishing and they can get a good finish ?
My 48" Belt Sander by far....What is the most used tool in your shop? Hand tool, Power tool, Bench Top, Stand Alone?
Probably my most used tool is the wood lathe, however, I use a lot of other tools in preparing my wood for lathe work, so it's hard to say what gets the most use!
DG
Cotton sisal wheel with white cut compound. keep it moving so not to burn. if varathaned never polish...buffs and melts finishes...stain no prob.Anyone tried buffing up the shank after applying oil using a soft buffing wheel? I suppose to much pressure would debark it but if its left to dry for a few days then it should work? but looks a possibilty if already back to the wood?
Suppose the woodturners do it all the time for polishing and they can get a good finish ?
DG
The most important tool in my shop can change daily, or remain the same for days or even months. Too, it can be extreme.
Earlier, my wheel barrel was pretty important, as I gleaned the wood trash pile from the house being built next door (they even stack and sort it for me (I asked permission, then cleaned up a bit when I was done). From there, my big bandsaw made quick work of taking off nailed and broken ends, so I could used the 2x's to build some gates.
Later, since my quart of veneer glue arrived, I thought I'd conduct and experiment using a never before used [CHEAP] vacuum bag and some OSB, to see if I could fake my way to making some pretty ugly OSB (again, from next door) look nice enough to use on an interior project. Just because I can (maybe). As such, that vacuum and bag is pretty important.
Days before, re-sawing now worm eaten ( LOT of character, after the holes are cleaned up, and no live worms) wood made the 17" pretty important.
On another day, the Foredom or the RAM become pretty valuable for stippling a walking stick, or carving it to do some inlay.
And on and on it goes.
NOW, if the question was, "[w]hat tools would you start with," I'd probably focus on the table saw, miter, a hand sander, . . .
Earlier, my wheel barrel was pretty important, as I gleaned the wood trash pile from the house being built next door (they even stack and sort it for me (I asked permission, then cleaned up a bit when I was done). From there, my big bandsaw made quick work of taking off nailed and broken ends, so I could used the 2x's to build some gates.
Later, since my quart of veneer glue arrived, I thought I'd conduct and experiment using a never before used [CHEAP] vacuum bag and some OSB, to see if I could fake my way to making some pretty ugly OSB (again, from next door) look nice enough to use on an interior project. Just because I can (maybe). As such, that vacuum and bag is pretty important.
Days before, re-sawing now worm eaten ( LOT of character, after the holes are cleaned up, and no live worms) wood made the 17" pretty important.
On another day, the Foredom or the RAM become pretty valuable for stippling a walking stick, or carving it to do some inlay.
And on and on it goes.
NOW, if the question was, "[w]hat tools would you start with," I'd probably focus on the table saw, miter, a hand sander, . . .
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