shaneymack Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Congrats on the new "shop". Holy Frick, are you Made out of money?? Huh? Not at all. I have a very good job but am far from rich or even well off, especially with four children!! Do you ask everyone that with a decent set of tools in their shops? There seems to be guys on here with bigger shops and bigger tools than me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric. Posted March 4, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 I don't think he's being nasty about it. Some guys are a little awe-struck watching another guy drop 20 grand on tools in a month when they save and struggle for every tool they buy. "Rich" is relative. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ResidentEvil Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 FYI, I've used the cheap big box hvac metal pipe in my system before and had no issues with it collapsing. I'm only running the HF system, but I've run it with all gates closed and it never did anything. I'm sure there is a point where the motor on the collector is too big, but as long as you have a gate open id be surprised if you collapse any metal pipe with a hobby level system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 FYI, I've used the cheap big box hvac metal pipe in my system before and had no issues with it collapsing. I'm only running the HF system, but I've run it with all gates closed and it never did anything. I'm sure there is a point where the motor on the collector is too big, but as long as you have a gate open id be surprised if you collapse any metal pipe with a hobby level system. Mine lasted all of about 3 minutes with the cheep duct work. Scared the crap out me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trz Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Huh? Not at all. I have a very good job but am far from rich or even well off, especially with four children!! Do you ask everyone that with a decent set of tools in their shops? There seems to be guys on here with bigger shops and bigger tools than me..... All in fun. Didn't mean anything by it. But, I couldn't imagine doing it, simply because I can't afford it. Serious I'm happy for youand glad you can get back into woodworking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trz Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I don't think he's being nasty about it. Some guys are a little awe-struck watching another guy drop 20 grand on tools in a month when they save and struggle for every tool they buy. "Rich" is relative.[/quote Exactly it. I don't mean anything bad by my comment, I'm thrilled for him and jealous as all get out. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Its an unwritten law, "He who dies with the most toys wins"I'm up for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Its an unwritten law, "He who dies with the most toys wins" I'm up for it! That only pertains to frivolous, unnecessary, unproductive stuff. anything used to make or build stuff is classified as "necessary" at least thats the card I play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 All in fun. Didn't mean anything by it. But, I couldn't imagine doing it, simply because I can't afford it. Serious I'm happy for youand glad you can get back into woodworking. Thanks for the explanation. Definitely not my intention to make anyone feel jelous by posting. I think i mentioned in my original post that i used to follow the posts on here with guys building and equipping their shops and it inspired me to want to get back into woodworking and do the same. I never felt bad or jelous so I never thought i would make someone feel that way by posting this stuff. I told myself that i would make it happen. I figured out a way to do it and now im doing it. I hope guys have fun following this thread and maybe inspire someone else to get back into it like i did. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 More photos needed of all this eye candy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Luther Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Thanks for the explanation. Definitely not my intention to make anyone feel jelous by posting. I think i mentioned in my original post that i used to follow the posts on here with guys building and equipping their shops and it inspired me to want to get back into woodworking and do the same. I never felt bad or jelous so I never thought i would make someone feel that way by posting this stuff. I told myself that i would make it happen. I figured out a way to do it and now im doing it. I hope guys have fun following this thread and maybe inspire someone else to get back into it like i did. It's super easy to just be browsing on this forum and come across a thread like this one and, not knowing the person and the backstory and not having all of the facts. The months or even years of saving and sacrificing to be able to buy the tools. Yeah, most people accumulate tools over a long period of time, so when we encounter someone who does it differently and buys all of his tools in a short amount of time, we immediately think he or she must have a lot of money. Most days, I love seeing other shops and all of the toys they have. Mainly looking at their setup and workflow for ideas for my own small shop. But when I am having a bad day with one of my tools, the last thing I want to look at is someone's shop tour with the latest new toys. Today is a good day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Reveived my mini mite 3....or did it? Check out these photos. Something missing? So thats what i received in the boxes. No turbine, no gun. I realised they musy have made a mistake and sent me their floor model box. I called the store and explained and they were very apologetic and sent me the machine and gun. No harm done, funny story. Should receive it tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 They throwing in a 4 turbine for your trouble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterL Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Reveived my mini mite 3....or did it? Check out these photos. Something missing?rps20150305_091753.jpgrps20150305_091735.jpg So thats what i received in the boxes. No turbine, no gun. I realised they musy have made a mistake and sent me their floor model box. I called the store and explained and they were very apologetic and sent me the machine and gun. No harm done, funny story. Should receive it tomorrow! Too funny. It's the deluxe invisa-model! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwood Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 No way they couldn't have known that. The weight of the box should have thrown a red flag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 No way they couldn't have known that. The weight of the box should have thrown a red flag I found it to be quite light when i picked it up off the front porch. I dont think that they knew and sent it that way. I think it was an honest mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Reveived my mini mite 3....or did it? Check out these photos. Something missing?rps20150305_091753.jpgrps20150305_091735.jpg So thats what i received in the boxes. No turbine, no gun. I realised they musy have made a mistake and sent me their floor model box. I called the store and explained and they were very apologetic and sent me the machine and gun. No harm done, funny story. Should receive it tomorrow! Yea I think they most important parts are missing. MM3 should have the turbine, gun, hose, 2 viscosity cups, wrench, book, cleaning brush and power cable. The company I bought my Mini Mite 4 from also sent me some filters, micromesh pads, 17 piece cleaning kit. Where'd you buy from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted March 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 Yea I think they most important parts are missing. MM3 should have the turbine, gun, hose, 2 viscosity cups, wrench, book, cleaning brush and power cable. The company I bought my Mini Mite 4 from also sent me some filters, micromesh pads, 17 piece cleaning kit. Where'd you buy from? I bought from welbeck sawmill in ontario. I have the hose, viscocity cup, wrench, book, little cleaning brush and power cable. He is sending me the machine and gun. I have had nothing but amazing service from them and i wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawdustcreator Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Interesting. I'm setting up a second shop in a small part of the basement it won't have a full compliment of woodworking tools, like my main shop, but I'll have the things I use most there. I've turned to the green and gold side too! Festool; Dust Extractor CT36, Router OF1400, Domino DF500 Joiner, T18+3 Cordless Drill, Carvex PS420 Jigsaw, ETS 150/3 Random Orbital Sander, Track Saw TS55 and a couple of FS800 Guide Rails. Powermatic; Table Saw, 14" Bandsaw, and 18" Drill Press. Festool Kapex KS120 Sliding Compound Miter Saw. My primary shop is Delta/Porter-Cable, but when I set that up ~15 years ago they were a different company than they are today. I *almost* went with the SawStop too, but a couple of things concerned me, for one the company is relatively new, and with the proprietary brake, there's no guarantee that you'll be able to get a replacement in 10-20 years. Also, I use dados occasionally so switching out braking mechanisms to do so really didn't appeal to me. So, the Powermatic tablesaw was my next best choice. Now, I just need to find someone to carry all this into the basement... someone suggested piano movers. The Festool Systainer are easy, the 400 pound tablesaw not so much! Tony -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Interesting. I'm setting up a second shop in a small part of the basement it won't have a full compliment of woodworking tools, like my main shop, but I'll have the things I use most there. I've turned to the green and gold side too! Festool; Dust Extractor CT36, Router OF1400, Domino DF500 Joiner, T18+3 Cordless Drill, Carvex PS420 Jigsaw, ETS 150/3 Random Orbital Sander, Track Saw TS55 and a couple of FS800 Guide Rails. Powermatic; Table Saw, 14" Bandsaw, and 18" Drill Press. Festool Kapex KS120 Sliding Compound Miter Saw. My primary shop is Delta/Porter-Cable, but when I set that up ~15 years ago they were a different company than they are today. I *almost* went with the SawStop too, but a couple of things concerned me, for one the company is relatively new, and with the proprietary brake, there's no guarantee that you'll be able to get a replacement in 10-20 years. Also, I use dados occasionally so switching out braking mechanisms to do so really didn't appeal to me. So, the Powermatic tablesaw was my next best choice. Now, I just need to find someone to carry all this into the basement... someone suggested piano movers. The Festool Systainer are easy, the 400 pound tablesaw not so much! Tony -- Looking good Tony. Have fun setting up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Had these delivered this morning at 6am...it was worth getting up for! ! Really impressed with the quality! I put a straightedge on both of these cast iron tops and both are perfect! Cant wait to get them set up and work with them. Last piece to this puzzle is the powermatic 15hh and the mobile base for the jointer which should be in next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 They threw this stuff in for free! The first thing is a stock pusher which is really cool because it slides within the fence and doesnt use the mitre slot so there is no need to have fence square to miter slot to use it. Good concept. Should work well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Now that your shop is stuffed full with awesomeness where you going to put your wood stash... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisG-Canada Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 Now that your shop is stuffed full with awesomeness where you going to put your wood stash... If need to 'store' any of your equipment in my shop that's ok with me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted March 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 If need to 'store' any of your equipment in my shop that's ok with me Haha! with such a small shop and a bunch of big machines, wood storage is an issue. I have 11 foot ceilings with storage racks at about 7 foot high which helps a bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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