dwacker Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Here is the catch. The budget is $11K, cant replace anything less than a year old (that means my whole shop), cant be spent on building improvements, could be a truck but I dont want another business truck , done by end of June. If you could splurge and by things for your already well equiped shop that is all brand new already what whould you buy. My only thoughts are the powermatic cbm21 but if I could find a machine that did what the domino does, just on a large scale that would be my first choice. Give me some ideas. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 So, what's in your "already well equiped shop"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 So, what's in your "already well equiped shop"? PM2000 tablesaw PM 24" bandsaw PM 5hp shaper PM 4 wheel power feeder PM dual drum sander PM 20" planer PM 12" jointer PM Drill press Kreg pocket hole machine 3 1/4 HP router in jessem lift 10 msc routers Almost the full line of freeborn shaper cutters 4 stage hvlp Pretty much anything an average shop needs, thats why im looking for ideas. Im thinking something to make life easier or a new production line. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mds2 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 A really nice chair to sit in and look at all of your awesome tools. I'm jealous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmac Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 CNC machine? -- Russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 CNC machine? -- Russ I just sold a shark pro, pretty lame machine. To get better I'd have to spend closer to 30K but wouldnt have the space anyways. Thanks for the thought. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mds2 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Mortiser or lathe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Chip Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I asume you left out your Dust Collector, but if not, I'd get a nice 5 HP dust collector with cyclone, with all the ducting, gates, etc. I might consider getting one of the nifty systems that automatically turn the DC on and off and open and close the blast gates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningwood Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 how about one of those fancy panel clamping racks or tables. I dont mean a rack to hold clamps, but a rack in which a panel is placed for glue up and it has a built in clamping system or lots of clamps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I'm assuming a DC system is already in place? If you're into this sort of thing, one item on my wish list is a WoodMizer for cutting my own lumber. 11k would probably cover the miller and / or their re-saw or kiln.... LT15 http://www.woodmizer.com/us/PortableEquipment/ManualSawmills/LT15Sawmill.aspx HR130 http://www.woodmizer.com/us/PortableEquipment/Resaws/HR130.aspx Could have some serious fun with!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Or even a dedicated spray booth / finishing room.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch02 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 Mortiser or lathe? I like both of those options. Also: Panel saw Smaller band saw 2nd table saw to dedicate to a dado stack Cyclone DC system Maybe jump on the Festool train: - MFT - Track saw - Kapex compound sliding miter saw - Festool vacuums/dust collectors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch02 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I'm assuming a DC system is already in place? If you're into this sort of thing, one item on my wish list is a WoodMizer for cutting my own lumber. 11k would probably cover the miller and / or their re-saw or kiln.... LT15 http://www.woodmizer...T15Sawmill.aspx HR130 http://www.woodmizer...saws/HR130.aspx Could have some serious fun with!! I completely forgot about those - I change my answer to a Wood-Mizer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted February 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 I completely forgot about those - I change my answer to a Wood-Mizer! Already have half a mill, kiln and a cyclone system. Ive been trying to get ahold of Griggio to buy a chain mortiser but seem they dont want to do business in the US. Sure wish the US market would catch up on mortisers. My first thought was a horzontal / vertical multispindle boring machine but then i would have to get an edgebander and the big ones are out of the question and the little felders and goliaths dont seem all that great. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fransikaner Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 You can get a fully tricked out Stinger2 CNC machine with a spindle attachment from CAMasters for 11K. If I only had the $$$'s for that one...... Along Torch's lines, you can blow a wad on the Festools and feel good about the investment. Instead of going for big ticket items, it sounds like you are at the point where you might want to consider accessorizing your shop in detail with all the small purchases that transform a "well-equipped" shop into one with true depth. Lathe for wood and metal working Veneer vacuum press Oscillating drum sander Kreg assembly table Micro fence system Blue Spruce chisels Lee Nielson or Veritas planes TrendAir face shield Tormek sharpening system Clamps in all sizes Woodpecker, Incra, Veritas, Hamilton, Una measuring, registering/calibrating and marking tools Or you could purchase the gift that keeps on giving - a family in-perpetuity membership to the Wood Whisper Guild for $11K. That's what I would do with your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikem Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 PM or Oneway lathe, and a start to your turning tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Static_23 Posted February 1, 2012 Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 you could fill up my shop with some nice equipment. i only really need a band saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian VanVreede Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 You could get auto feeders and maybe some of those digital adjusters where you type in the cut you need down to like the 100th of an inch (only seen this on TV and I'm not sure if the planer/ jointer/table saw/router were built with the automatic/digital adjusters or if they were after market) Trying to think accessories, it seems like your pretty well equipped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyNoName Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 How about a part-time apprentice. Some local kid that is thinking about woodworking as a profession. Someone you could pass along your knowledge, and some spending money too. Jonathan ================================= 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 An impressive list of tools there already. The only thing that jumps out at me is that I'd have a 14" bandsaw dedicated for curves and your big PM I'd leave set up for resawing and ripping. Then I'd get a big fatty lathe. Oscillating spindle sander? Wish I had your problem...I'd have it spent lickety-split. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CessnaPilotBarry Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 How about a Euro sliding table saw? Dedicate the PM2000 to dadoing, or sell it next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwacker Posted February 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 How about a Euro sliding table saw? Dedicate the PM2000 to dadoing, or sell it next year. Im going to put some real thought into that idea. Ive got 32 uppers to do tomorrow. Already for the most part done for today but will spend some time watching the clock to see if a slider will save me some time. Thanks Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilburpan Posted February 2, 2012 Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 I like Eric's suggestion a lot. Smaller bandsaw, and a turning setup. Any money left over, spend it on improving lighting, or send it to me for this awesome advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davestanton Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 You could do a lot worse than buying a torque work centre. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdaN0LXGoRY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcustoms Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Im going to put some real thought into that idea. Ive got 32 uppers to do tomorrow. Already for the most part done for today but will spend some time watching the clock to see if a slider will save me some time. Thanks Don We have an SCMI slider in the shop can cut up a hole kitchen in a few hours. The other big time saver would be a castle face frame assembly table with the pneumatic clamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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