dodgeram99 Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 Here is my problem. I have the money to bye one of the following. 1. Dewalt bench planer. To replace my ridged lunch box planer. 2. Get the festool domino. 3. Get the grizzly cyclone dust collection. 4. Get the grizzly 18x32 drum sander. I can only get one at this time. And need some advice on which way to go.I can't realy build anything since it winter and not a lot of heat in my shop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 I dont know your shop situation but I think I would opt for some form of heat before the dust collection, especially since you live where it get and stays cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted November 21, 2014 Report Share Posted November 21, 2014 What tool do you need to complete a current project, or to start your next project? If you're upgrading your planer, I'd suggest not and getting something you don't have, unless your planer no longer suits your needs. If you have no dust collection I'd get the grizzly cyclone, if you have decent dust collection, and no drum sander get the drum sander, lastly if you're building a ton of stuff that requires tenons get the Domino. Buy the thing you need most. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Gotta agree with Raefco...if no heat is keeping you out of the shop, it's time to get some heat. No point in having those nice fancy tools if you've got no place to use them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Once you get heat.... Get the one tool that lets you live more comfortably DUST COLLECTION! Then go from there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Here is my problem. I have the money to bye one of the following. 1. Dewalt bench planer. To replace my ridged lunch box planer. 2. Get the festool domino. 3. Get the grizzly cyclone dust collection. 4. Get the grizzly 18x32 drum sander. I can only get one at this time. And need some advice on which way to go.I can't realy build anything since it winter and not a lot of heat in my shop. Heat first - Then dust collection, then the drum sander, then the domino. I recently purchased the drum sander and really wish I'd of gotten that before the domino. I use it more often than the domino! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 I agree with getting some heat in your shop. I sure wouldn't want to go all winter without doing some woodworking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgeram99 Posted November 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Thank's for all the great info. Ill have to look into my decision a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Heat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Since everyone is recommending getting heat, what are the options for that? How does one heat a garage without it costing an arm and a leg to either install or operate (or both)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 here is a 500.00 dollar option http://www.patioshoppers.com/products/Infratech_61_1_4_4000_Watt_240_Volt_Electric_Radiant_Outdoor_Heater-689-0.html?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=froogle&gclid=CjwKEAiA4rujBRDD7IG_wOPytXkSJACTMkgawLfcZEEcdhXu6bytKXrKci6p8Y-xQaLSx0-cK9f4_xoCuMPw_wcB here is a 200.00 option plus either gas hook up or a propane tank. or one could just get an air handler add a 5kv heating element and set it in the corner or the attic, most tools listed cost more than any for the above options, now maybe he is renting and dont want to spend money on the space, or maybe he just wanted to buy tools, but my house burnt down, I tore the old house down and built a new one including the cabinets with portable tools before I started restocking the shop. I didn't mean to derail the guys wish list, just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 here is a 500.00 dollar option http://www.patioshoppers.com/products/Infratech_61_1_4_4000_Watt_240_Volt_Electric_Radiant_Outdoor_Heater-689-0.html?utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=froogle&gclid=CjwKEAiA4rujBRDD7IG_wOPytXkSJACTMkgawLfcZEEcdhXu6bytKXrKci6p8Y-xQaLSx0-cK9f4_xoCuMPw_wcB That's 15+ amps of 240V which I imagine is a big chunk of your available electricity in most garages. Their recommendations also specify that size for a 10x10 space...so for a typical 2-car garage you need at least two... Well maybe not I guess if you center it over the major working area and you're not expecting 65 F in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 If there is no heat a bigger problem will most likely be getting it sealed up and insulated 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Heat first - Then dust collection, then the drum sander, then the domino. I recently purchased the drum sander and really wish I'd of gotten that before the domino. I use it more often than the domino! I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Man up work in the cold, buy tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Man up work in the cold, buy tools. once your fingers go numb they dont hurt as bad when you hit them and blood clots quicker also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Do you have 220v? I am not sure the upgrade from the Ridgid to the Dewalt is really that much of an upgrade. If you have 220 and want to upgrade your planer I would look at getting one of the Grizzly 15" planers. I owned a Domino at one point and was a little unimpressed and worried to much about how to work Domino joinery into my projects. Dust collection pretty important I have never owned a drum sander but they seem very useful. Heat- Bundle up or just add a less expensive portable space heater or one that runs off propane. When it starts to warm up and you no longer need the heat you will have wished you had just gotten a tool instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Me, I'm a complete wimp. Heat is really important. Before closing in the ceiling I had a sheet metal guy come in & run ducting from a residential style furnace in the corner thru the attic to 12" spiral ducts down to the floor on either side of the OH door with 2 registers in each. There are also registers at the window & ext. man door. The furnace is 90,000 BTU so the shop warms up fast. The heat is evenly distributed throughout & I never have cold feet. I made a big filter box that is under the furnace & uses 2 electrostatic filters in V formation to help keep the dust down. The whole thing was expensive, but very much worth it. I did save on the furnace though, it was from an old house that was being renovated & was basically free. Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Wet Bar And a Fridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnDi Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Hope this isn't too stupid to ask. I have a heater similar to the gas one shown and could put in my garage shop without much work. Is the open flame an issue with dust? I've never considered moving into the shop before because I envisioned burning down the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 I'm of the opinion that there is no stupid question, but, can't help you on this one. I have a propane fired Tough Buddy that keeps my shop toasty but our winters aren't as severe as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 In my opinion the wall mounted space heaters are no more dangerous then a gas hot waterheater or furnace of an older variety, mine are sealed but, at least around here, that is a fairly new thing. That is aassuming you are not leaning stuff against it and the guard in intact... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcarswell Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Depends on a lot of factors. How dusty ? What's the humidity in the shop ? What level of fine filtration is your primary dust collection. I can also look over the specifics of your heater. Some burners are safer than others. Old water heaters and furnaces tend to be the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Just use hand tools in the winter. Milling your stock flat will keep you warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keggers Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 Man up work in the cold, buy tools. Then you'd have to fight the temptation to put your tongue to the cold metal to see if it sticks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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