Tpt life Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 My Makita circ saw is the one I prefer when not on a worm drive. The balance and light heft are just what I prefer. The base is not the best in the world. 90° works best. Worm gear are generally much heavier duty and last longer due to this, but are Big. I would frame a house with a worm happily. It is more than most will want for sheet goods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I've pretty much gotten rid of all my Dewalt tools as they've died and moved over to Makita. I think it's a good brand. It's not Festool by any stretch, but they're not bad. I have a circ saw that I like okay, a biscuit joiner that works fine whenever I use it, which isn't often, an angle grinder that's a beast. Mostly I LOVE the Lith-Ion drill and impact drivers. Love them. I do have a few Dewalts left that refuse to die, and I bought one of those little Dewalt plunge routers last year (can't remember the model). It's a sweet little router. As long as you stay away from Harbor Freight, Black and Decker, Craftsman and Ryobi (which ones am I missing here?), I think you'll do fine. Message to sensitive types: That's MY opinion. Don't get all pissed off if you love Craftsman or Ryobi, okay? I think it's junk, and it's my right to feel that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Just a little "But" to Eric's comment as he's mostly correct, there are a couple diamonds in the rough but, not many. For instance, many people like the Harbor Freight dust collector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted September 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Ya I figured I would start with Makita to get a base level of.understanding on what to.expect and all that. From what I have seen that brand seems to be.recommeneded a lot and is good pricing. Then just go.from there and learn what I like and don't like. Sent from my old phone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted September 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Back to the topic on hand .... Back in the shop this morning and got the rails finished Now going to use the router on my front fence and make it nice to handle ... Just have to wait a little for the neighbors to wake up ... Going to give them till about 11 before I start making noise. I hate apartments haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Looks like a nice job on the runners. Important part there is no slop. Hats off to you apartment dwellers woodworking in that setting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted September 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 thanks! Yep it is awful doing it. I get up early no matter the day so on weekends I feel I waste 4-5 hours just waiting for an acceptable time to turn on the power tools and get some work done. Especially when I need to cut a few things before I start glueing and waiting the rest of the day. I cannot wait for a house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Maybe think about prepping stock for the next morning so you don't feel like you're wasting that time? I know it seems a little backwards but, would keep the flow going for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted September 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Crosscut sled done ... Now tomorrow I will run the 5 cut test and see just how square it really is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Looks great! Hope the tests come out well too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted September 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 Thanks! We will find out tomorrow .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_in_SD Posted September 21, 2014 Report Share Posted September 21, 2014 I'm also still happy with my Bosch... This will sound odd, but I actually use it on every project. It lives at my lumber rack, as it's my favorite method for roughing out parts from rough stock. Since rough stock usually has various curves and surface defects, using the variable speed jig saw is a safe and easy way to cut down large boards with no risk of kickback, getting the SCMS blade stuck in the stock (DAMHIKT), or having to move and maneuver large stock on the bandsaw. My technique exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ResidentEvil Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Good work so far. My crosscut sled is about that same size, and I hate to tell you this but you are going to end up wanting to make another one. The large size is great for those times when you need to cut something 20" wide, but I find that this doesn't happen very often. My experience is that the majority of wood I cut on the sled is less than 6" wide, and I get really sick and tired of dragging my crosscut boat on and off the saw. I think I'm going to end up making another that is about 24" wide with a cut capacity of around 10". That will work for about 90% of what I use it for, and it'll be way easier to move around the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 Matthias over at woodgears.ca has a nice design he calls the "small crosscut sled". It has a single runner, so it can be used normally for support on both sides of the stock, or turned around to provide more support to one side of the blade for cutting longer boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I realize I'm asking "How big is big", but what dimension s do people like for a big crosscut sled? At what point do you give up on the table saw and just use a circular saw with a guide? Hmm, there's another must-have jig - straight line guide for circular saw and router. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 28, 2014 Report Share Posted September 28, 2014 I find that a sled about as deep front to back as the saw table, and between 2 and 3 feet wide meets my needs nicely. I would only want a bigger sled if I had a bigger table to support it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted October 7, 2014 Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 Ah gotcha ... What are some good jig saws I should look into? Would a dewalt circular saw be good enough? Sent from my old phone using Tapatalk B & D Jig saw from home Depot. $60 I wanted a nice jig saw but couldn't decide on which one so I bought a 'cheaper make do and finish a project' jig saw until I could decide. It's been a nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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