Help Me Spend Some Money

[Mr__Bill]

Maybe start with a book on framing, with emphasis on windows

oh now that's just cruel. might as well include one on how to lift things and bribe building inspectors too.

How about a sharpening system



Bill
good thing David is a nice guy, for $400 he could hire some legs broken....

[phi1l]

oh now that's just cruel. might as well include one on how to lift things and bribe building inspectors too.


Bill
good thing David is a nice guy, for $400 he could hire some legs broken....

ya, I know, but I couldn't resist after seeing that picture with no header or trimmer studs under the sill.

[Mr__Bill]

ya, I know, but I couldn't resist after seeing that picture with no header or trimmer studs under the sill.

Oh, but he properly laid all the blame on someone else while accepting all the responsibility. You have to admire someone with those office politics' skills.

Perhaps a security system for the shop?



Bill
way over here on the other side

[crokett]

Maybe start with a book on framing, with emphasis on windows

Bah. The window doesn't need a header, as per the inspector. Wall is non-structural. For that matter, the window in the front wall is structural but won't need a header either. The existing beam under the soffit is the header for the roof rafters and the wall just has to hold the beam up.

[crokett]

For sharpening I was thinking of something like this, or another variable speed grinder:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=35098

I'd prefer a grinder because I can use it for other stuff like sharpening mower blades.

Oh, another thought I had was a spray rig to spray projects. I would need a bigger compressor than my pancake one. Question is how big? Or could I go airless? I'd also like to spray both stains and paints.

[LinuxRandal]

For sharpening I was thinking of something like this, or another variable speed grinder:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=35098

I'd prefer a grinder because I can use it for other stuff like sharpening mower blades.

Oh, another thought I had was a spray rig to spray projects. I would need a bigger compressor than my pancake one. Question is how big? Or could I go airless? I'd also like to spray both stains and paints.

THAT particular model was reviewed here (I was looking at it at the time) and it received a poor review (don't remember who). I do remember the issue was a plastic gear that broke, rendering it effectively useless (poor design), but I think they found a work around (may have made their own gear).

While I did sharpen lawn mower blades on a bench grinder, I found it easier and better to use a hand held electric or pnematic grinder, or mini sander (air grinder with scotchbrite pads). I have also read where people prefer bench sanders over grinders (I am working on one, but the grinder has a stripped screw/mounting issues).

[dbhost]

Given the options you list, I would have to say... It depends...

If you bench top DP doesn't have quill travel of 3" or better, an upgrade may be in order. If it does though, don't waste your money on that. There are times I wish my DP was a bench top model...

I am coming to the conclusion that turning tools, chucks, sanders and the like are sort of like clamps... If it is possible to have too many, I can't imagine it... So far all my turning tools are from PSI, except the chuck which is a Wood River. Not HF cheap, but not Robert Sorby expensive either... I try not to look at the Sorby stuff on my computer. I'll ruin a keyboard with drool...

Not sure if you have a sharpening system for your turning tools yet, but if not... You could grab the PSI Wolverine clone and grinder setup LCGRIND4, a pair of Norton White Aluminum Oxide Grinder Wheels, a bowl sander, and a chuck with jumbo jaws...


I have no experience with a router lift, and am not certain of their utility.

[LinuxRandal]

Crokett, I don't know how good this is (someone please chime in if it is), but I saw this and since it was on your list:
http://wood.tooliday.com/
JET 709008 8-Piece Carbon Steel Wood Turning Chisel Set

Price:$65.99 Sale Price $16.99

[crokett]

Those lathe tools are carbon steel, softer than HSS so would need sharpening more often. I am going to stick with HSS if I can. I think I will go with the sharpener that is on the PSI site though. Now assuming I were actually to get some lathe tools, which gouges, scrapers, etc would I want in a starter set? I plan to turn both spindles and hollow forms at some point.