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What's next, band saw, jointer, planer

Like I said, I'm sold on the planer but keeping my eyes open for deals. From a parts stand point I'm still looking into blade and part availability. The delta models see, to be very well supported...

Replied Nov 18

What's next, band saw, jointer, planer

I am looking at planers now. The hard this to research is blades and replacement costs. I'm sure many have a standard and it also looks like some don't (i.e. some craftsman model) Does any one ha...

Replied Nov 16

What's next, band saw, jointer, planer

Thanks for the input, I am trying to let the work dictate what I need. I just know without these three (or at least the planer and jointer) I am limited to the material I buy. For now my next proje...

Replied Nov 15

What's next, band saw, jointer, planer
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Well my shop's conversion to woodworking is really coming together. I have one small project under my belt and a list of projects in planing (all I can accomplish with pre milled lumber.) I'm goin...

Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Greenwood Nov 18.

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Still setting up shop... Wife wants a bench, a mirror, and a night stand. Nov 12

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Michael Greenwood replied to Michael Greenwood's discussion 'What's next, band saw, jointer, planer'

Like I said, I'm sold on the planer but keeping my eyes open for deals. From a parts stand point I'm still looking into blade and part availability. The delta models see, to be very well supported and I have been impressed with Dewault tool durab...

on Wednesday

David Hostetler replied to Michael Greenwood's discussion 'What's next, band saw, jointer, planer'

IMHO, I would buy them in this order (and I will detail the reasons below.) Planer. Band Saw. Jointer. With a planer, you can mill rough sawn lumber, and with certain shop built jigs, you can edge and face joint your stock as well (assuming you ...

on Tuesday

abike2many replied to Michael Greenwood's discussion 'What's next, band saw, jointer, planer'

Micheal - I was in your situation last year - I was on the fence about planer and jointer (cheapish/used), good planer or bandsaw. I opted for the planer (dewalt 735). The planer was the one tool which has measured ROI because you save money pur...

on Tuesday

Chris Hudson replied to Michael Greenwood's discussion 'What's next, band saw, jointer, planer'

The Steel City site says the 4020's inserts are HSS - apparently not carbide. Any comments on this? Can carbide inserts be substituted? Looks similar to the Ridgid? Not necessarily bad..

on Tuesday

Apprentice aka Chris replied to Michael Greenwood's discussion 'What's next, band saw, jointer, planer'

Well, I went Jointer, then Planer... now saving for a bandsaw. In some ways, I wish I went with the bandsaw first for the same reason as you. In some ways though, it's really nice to be able to get my lumber down to a specific thickness. I vote fo...

on Tuesday

dylder replied to Michael Greenwood's discussion 'What's next, band saw, jointer, planer'

I've been looking at replacing my 10" planer with the Steel City 40200H 13-Inch Planer with Helical Head . Street price of 599. I've seen them at woodcraft and was told good things about them. With the helical head the blade changes are not a big ...

on Monday

Michael Greenwood replied to Michael Greenwood's discussion 'What's next, band saw, jointer, planer'

I am looking at planers now. The hard this to research is blades and replacement costs. I'm sure many have a standard and it also looks like some don't (i.e. some craftsman model) Does any one have some insight on this? I've looked at some bench...

on Monday

Jim replied to Michael Greenwood's discussion 'What's next, band saw, jointer, planer'

Michael - I'm kind of in the same situation as you although I am only trying to decide between a planer and a jointer. They seem to kind of go hand in hand so the method I'm using is to buy the one that I can get the best deal on first. I think I'...

on Monday

Chris Hudson replied to Michael Greenwood's discussion 'What's next, band saw, jointer, planer'

You say that you have a list of projects. Good start. But I suggest you make a list of woods/thicknesses you are planning to use as well. For example, when I summer in the Adirondacks, I'm mostly using 5/4 x 6" (5.5") western red cedar decking, 4...

November 15

Michael Greenwood replied to Michael Greenwood's discussion 'What's next, band saw, jointer, planer'

November 15

jdog replied to Michael Greenwood's discussion 'What's next, band saw, jointer, planer'

After a few days in your shop pre-milled lumber will not be as square as when you brought it in. A planer and jointer should be your next tools assuming you have a tablesaw. Unless you build "free form" things that couldn't be built with a jigsaw ...

November 14

Rick LoDico replied to Michael Greenwood's discussion 'What's next, band saw, jointer, planer'

If using all premilled lumber, I'd go with a jointer first, then planer then Band saw. Any time you rip a board, you'll need a jointed edge. Not just for the rip, but for gluing up a panel. Most premilled will be very close in thickness though not...

November 14

Marc replied to Michael Greenwood's discussion 'What's next, band saw, jointer, planer'

For me, in this situation, I actually would have an order of preference. I would probably start with the planer. Here's my logic. I am guessing you already have a jigsaw. Most curve cutting that you would be doing on the bandsaw can be done with t...

November 14

Beechwood Chip replied to Michael Greenwood's discussion 'What's next, band saw, jointer, planer'

Most important: what do you need first? A bandsaw makes the most sense if you have projects where a bandsaw would help. Me, in my entire list of all the projects I ever imagine doing, the only thing I would use a bandsaw for would be resawing. For...

November 14

Charlie replied to Michael Greenwood's discussion 'What's next, band saw, jointer, planer'

You'll know what you'll need when you need it, thats how I bought most of the stuff I have. Other times I bought stuff because it was too good of a deal to pass up.

November 14

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What's next, band saw, jointer, planer

Well my shop's conversion to woodworking is really coming together. I have one small project under my belt and a list of projects in planing (all I can accomplish with pre milled lumber.) I'm going to be running into a little extra cash in a week...

November 14

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What kind of woodworking are you interested in?: Interested in making small furniture and Media Cabinets for the home.
The garage shop now consists of:
10" craftsman table saw
10" Dewault compound mitre saw
Hitachi sanding machine
1953 Bench top drill press
Central Electric dust collector

Still trying to find a jointer, planer, router table and bandsaw

Working on my first bench/ outfeed table