naamanf 6,859 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Possibly, it’s more the weight than the size I’m concerned with. We will see on how much they actually are. The wife strangely approved me to get whatever I wanted so... It’s lifetime (plus some) tool for sure. They all are really. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
luvdunhill 3,298 Posted February 7 Author Report Share Posted February 7 You're not really going that big, are you?They do say it’s “the right machine for every budget” 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swt61 10,149 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 1 hour ago, Voltron said: You're not really going that big, are you? Don't try to dissuade him. My master plan is for him to build the mega shop, then find a way for him to want to adopt a 60 y.o. man. I haven't worked out all the bugs, but I think it still has better odds than me winning the lottery. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VPI 10,027 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 If anyone is in the market, Festool Recon is blowing up today with deals. https://www.festoolrecon.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
naamanf 6,859 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 (edited) 16 hours ago, luvdunhill said: They do say it’s “the right machine for every budget” Yeah, that is pretty laughable for what I assume it’s going to cost. I think I’m going to pick up a drum sander now to just round everything out and ensure Steve has a complete shop to use once the adaption paperwork is complete. Trying to decide between the Powermatic 2244 and Supermax 25-50. Edited February 7 by naamanf 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsavitsk 4,452 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 2 hours ago, naamanf said: https://timesaversinc.com/catalog/wood/5300-series-planer-sander 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grahame 10,540 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 This turned up on my YouTube feed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
naamanf 6,859 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 52 minutes ago, dsavitsk said: https://timesaversinc.com/catalog/wood/5300-series-planer-sander Not sure my current power hookup would support that. On the wall. Posted to one of my Facebook groups and I got 15 request in the first 20 minutes. I really need that AD951 now. 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Voltron 25,098 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 3 hours ago, naamanf said: I think I’m going to pick up a drum sander now to just round everything out and ensure Steve has a complete shop to use once the adoption paperwork is complete. I hope you have a really good diaper service too...😳 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
n_maher 11,624 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 54 minutes ago, Grahame said: This turned up on my YouTube feed. Very nice, but am I the only one somewhat annoyed that he left the front lip of the middle cover proud of the two sides? Had to be an intentional aesthetic choice but not one I can understand. And freakin' sweet, Naaman. Time to make that ping pong table pay for itself? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swt61 10,149 Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 1 hour ago, naamanf said: Not sure my current power hookup would support that. On the wall. Posted to one of my Facebook groups and I got 15 request in the first 20 minutes. I really need that AD951 now. I could sell a ton of those, if you could modify them to hold two dildos and a wig. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VPI 10,027 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 Going to gather up all the gift cards and go shop for table saws tomorrow I guess. Think the biggest I can reasonably do is 36” and need to decide if the 230v 3HP is must have since I would need new circuits in the garage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grawk 8,103 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 you'll never regret having a 240v circuit in your garage. Have them put in 2, while they're doing it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
naamanf 6,859 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 Just now, grawk said: you'll never regret having a 240v circuit in your garage. Have them put in 2, while they're doing it. Agree, I need to run a few more. Wonder how much it would cost to get 3ph in my house 🤔 11 minutes ago, VPI said: Going to gather up all the gift cards and go shop for table saws tomorrow I guess. Think the biggest I can reasonably do is 36” and need to decide if the 230v 3HP is must have since I would need new circuits in the garage. You will love having a good saw. Nothing like being able to do easily repeatable and clean cuts. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swt61 10,149 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 A table saw is the center of every good woodshop. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VPI 10,027 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 (edited) Is it the center of a shitty two car garage with a large curb around the parking spaces intended to keep stupid people in Illinois from killing themselves when they forgot to turn off their cars when the go in the house? Also, is it the center of a half-assed, screws up more than it gets right woodshop? Edited February 8 by VPI Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsavitsk 4,452 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 53 minutes ago, VPI said: need to decide if the 230v 3HP is must have I have a 120v 1.75hp saw. It's mostly fine, but 8/4 oak can be a little slow. With a thin kerf rip blade it's not an issue. So 3hp is nice, but probably not necessary. Also, a sawstop can be converted to 220 for about $50. And the motor can be upgraded for about $500 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VPI 10,027 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 Good to know. Thanks for all the info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Emooze 728 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 220V is also good for welding, surprisingly few have a 120V option. Which I why I ended up with an AHP. And Naaman, that is damn sexy. Did you do the modeling off of your badge yourself? I picked up an SMD practice kit since I have a few things I want to do that would require it. Tried hand-soldering for the fun of it. The results work, but are not worth the picture. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swt61 10,149 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 49 minutes ago, VPI said: Is it the center of a shitty two car garage with a large curb around the parking spaces intended to keep stupid people in Illinois from killing themselves when they forgot to turn off their cars when the go in the house? Also, is it the center of a half-assed, screws up more than it gets right woodshop? I'll refrain from any further advice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VPI 10,027 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 Nah, the advice is well-needed, I just tend to suck at this stuff so not sure I need to invest this much into a device that I will surely suck at using. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swt61 10,149 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 You're just not giving yourself enough credit. Trust me, for someone just learning, you're doing awesome work. It's not a hobby learned in a month. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
naamanf 6,859 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 1 hour ago, Emooze said: 220V is also good for welding, surprisingly few have a 120V option. Which I why I ended up with an AHP. And Naaman, that is damn sexy. Did you do the modeling off of your badge yourself? I picked up an SMD practice kit since I have a few things I want to do that would require it. Tried hand-soldering for the fun of it. The results work, but are not worth the picture. Wish I could model that well, maybe in a couple years. Post it on one of my Army FB groups and three hours later I have 30 on order. Looks like I found my self a job 😂🤦♂️ 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fitz 1,750 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 2 hours ago, swt61 said: A table saw is the center of every good woodshop. I've been uncomfortable around table saws ever since that time I got gut punched by kickback. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dsavitsk 4,452 Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 6 minutes ago, Fitz said: I've been uncomfortable around table saws ever since that time I got gut punched by kickback. It's an argument in favor of 1.75hp instead of 3hp. 31 minutes ago, swt61 said: It's not a hobby learned in a month. Or a year, for that matter. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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