Value: Buy Last Saw First, or get what is Good Enough?
In another thread, where Harbor Freight is discussed ( https://www.sawdustzone.org/forum/di...why#post846186 ) the idea came to mind of WHEN is it best to buy for Quality and when is it OK for cheap - to get by - buy a tool for the time being?
Recently in this thread: https://www.sawdustzone.org/forum/di...d-festool-rant
. . . Capncarl mentioned that wise adage: Buy your last saw first. And that was in a "Festool" thread. Whether Festool Kapex or Sawstop. Back in 2000, I bought a $600 Makita Sliding dual compound miter saw and have not regretted it, although I do long for a Kapex and its full 12 inch cut on short travel .
What items are under the wise suggestion of "buy your last ______ tool first".
Is it worth it to save and buy in that manner for the most part?
When is it not?
. . . If I only use a band saw 5 or 6 times a year for a couple of hours each time (But need it for those situations.) (What is your opinion?)
. . . If I only use a Table saw a dozen times a year? What isYour opinion?
Other tools in this category?
What tools do you not regret purchasing at a high price? - I.e. most definitely going over budget, but it has been worth every penny?
What tools have you purchased that you wish you had moved up to a better model or quality?
In another thread, where Harbor Freight is discussed ( https://www.sawdustzone.org/forum/di...why#post846186 ) the idea came to mind of WHEN is it best to buy for Quality and when is it OK for cheap - to get by - buy a tool for the time being?
Recently in this thread: https://www.sawdustzone.org/forum/di...d-festool-rant
. . . Capncarl mentioned that wise adage: Buy your last saw first. And that was in a "Festool" thread. Whether Festool Kapex or Sawstop. Back in 2000, I bought a $600 Makita Sliding dual compound miter saw and have not regretted it, although I do long for a Kapex and its full 12 inch cut on short travel .
What items are under the wise suggestion of "buy your last ______ tool first".
Is it worth it to save and buy in that manner for the most part?
When is it not?
. . . If I only use a band saw 5 or 6 times a year for a couple of hours each time (But need it for those situations.) (What is your opinion?)
. . . If I only use a Table saw a dozen times a year? What isYour opinion?
Other tools in this category?
What tools do you not regret purchasing at a high price? - I.e. most definitely going over budget, but it has been worth every penny?
What tools have you purchased that you wish you had moved up to a better model or quality?
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