I've been lurking for a while and decided its time to jump in. I have read most every post and searched for many of the "getting started" ideas. I'll start with a little background. Grew up working in a sawmill for my dad. Pine Lumber only no hardwood or plywood. 2 uncle's and 1 cousin are building contractors/remodlers/general wood know-it-alls so I've been around wood most of my life. College sent me down the accounting road and am now a fuel tax auditor. The smell of sawdust is still in my blood and have I have reached a point in life where a little woodworking on the side is very appealing. Enough about me, I would like to know your ideas/opinions on a couple of things.
1. Are your woodworking projects primarily for your own home or do you attempt to make a little extra cash by selling your stuff? Is woodworking a true hobby or more of an income producer?
2. Recently purchased a compressor/nail/brad deal on amazon. Already own a circular saw. Plan to purchase a CMS or SCMS. I don't read much discussion about the GMC line of tools. The town where I live has a Lowes but no Home Depot. I drive about 40 miles one way to work and have a Home Depot across the street. My question is the about the 10 inch GMC SCMS at Lowes for $199. What do you know about it? Reviews seem pretty good.
3. My main focus for woodworking would be mainly around the house type stuff, molding/shelves/maybe some furniture. Should I attempt to justify the extra dollars for a BT3100 over BTS15. I will be building a 12 x 16 building that will be a shop/storage area. Because of back problems(and space), I will have to get my sheet goods cut to 4 x 4 or smaller at the local stores. So BT3100 or BTS15.
Thanks guys and look forward to many more post in the future!
1. Are your woodworking projects primarily for your own home or do you attempt to make a little extra cash by selling your stuff? Is woodworking a true hobby or more of an income producer?
2. Recently purchased a compressor/nail/brad deal on amazon. Already own a circular saw. Plan to purchase a CMS or SCMS. I don't read much discussion about the GMC line of tools. The town where I live has a Lowes but no Home Depot. I drive about 40 miles one way to work and have a Home Depot across the street. My question is the about the 10 inch GMC SCMS at Lowes for $199. What do you know about it? Reviews seem pretty good.
3. My main focus for woodworking would be mainly around the house type stuff, molding/shelves/maybe some furniture. Should I attempt to justify the extra dollars for a BT3100 over BTS15. I will be building a 12 x 16 building that will be a shop/storage area. Because of back problems(and space), I will have to get my sheet goods cut to 4 x 4 or smaller at the local stores. So BT3100 or BTS15.
Thanks guys and look forward to many more post in the future!
Much more saw and capabilities for the buck, IMHO of course... But there will be at least one more here to agree with me..com'on guys, start raising your hands and yelling here 
Seriously VillageNut (Jeez, now that sounds funny) whatever saw you pick, have fun, be careful and enjoy it and don't let this be your last input, we want to see and hear about what your doing! Gives us great ideas and another reason to get a new tool! (...but get the BT3100)
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