WOOD WORK HOBBIES
Posted on Monday, July 19th, 2010 at 12:26 am
What are the first tools I should get for fine furniture wood working?
I’m planing to make furniture for a hobby but also sell it. I am into 1700-1900 style. Like Edwardian, Victorian, Georgian, Craftsman etc… Stuff like that. I don’t have a lot of money.
Here is a list of tools I have:
Ridgid circular saw (hand held)
Bosch band saw
Craftsman drill
4ft level, 2 4ft clamps, multi square, 6 inch square,
Snap-On mechanical tools since I use to work on cars.
I have $500 and don’t know what to get.
Used/new I really don’t know what is the bang for my expensive hobby! I will do hand cut dove tail.
I was thinking of a plunge router with option to under mount if there is such a thing? What else?
I need to know the price range and the most tool I can get with 5 bill that can cut hardwood.
Since you plan on making some beautiful things I might suggest a planner (this will keep all of you wood the same thickness and make good smooth joints) Then possibly a joiner. There are a lot on the market, but do your homework first. Then you are going to need a fairly good table saw with a GOOD blade (60 to 80 teeth for smooth cuts). If you plan to hand cut your dove tails get a good Japanese saw.
Good luck and welcome to the club.
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