buying

  1. Timmy

    New Tools- When do you buy them?

    New post from my blog. Me and the beautiful Mrs. Charles went shopping today. We stopped by Sears (actually I stopped, she hurried through to bath and body works) and got a chance to look in the tool section with my little man. They have a lot on sale right now, perhaps because their stores...
  2. clarkne

    Buying large tools from Amazon?

    So I'm thinking about buying a jointer from Amazon, since I can get free shipping and the price is good ($1360 for a Shop Fox W1741S). Anyone had good/bad experience buying a big tool like this from Amazon? Thanks!
  3. J

    buying lumber ?

    Currently in my garage shop I do not have a planer, so I buy my wood already surfaced. They usually surface it down to 13/16. So a lot of times in my projects I have to compensate for that, since most plans use 3/4", and to make things worse, if I use a 3/4" plywood, the rough lumber is thicker...
    • jason23
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    • Forum: Wood
  4. J

    Stanley is buying Black & Decker

    Stanley Works is buying rival Black & Decker for $4.5 billion, the new company will be known as Stanley Black & Decker. Now they will have a big hand tool line among there power tools, what's next ? Any opinions ?
  5. Douglas Robinson

    Stanley buying Black & Decker

    NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- In a major consolidation of the tool industry, Stanley Works agreed to acquire Black & Decker in a $4.5 billion all-stock deal, the companies said Monday. Under the terms of the deal, Black & Decker (BDK, Fortune 500) shareholders will receive 1.275 shares of Stanley...
  6. newtonc

    hoping for advice on buying bulk hardware

    I was looking in to purchasing bulk hardware (small box hinges).And even at the bulk prices given by most mail order houses(+25),you are looking at $3 or so a hinge. I need more than 100.And more than likely... about 1500. Does anyone know of an alternative I have overlooked and am in desperate...
  7. H

    Question regarding wood buying

    I am just progressing from using S4S wood from the big box stores and a milling my own stock and had a question about wood buying etiquette. I went over to Klingspor's this weekend and purchased about 30 bdft of material (walnut and hard maple) for a project I am going to attempt and after...
  8. W

    Buying wood in SW NC

    Any suggestions as to a good source for buying unmilled lumber and Baltic Birch plywood in the Southwestern part of the state(Cashiers, Highlands, Franklin)? New to the area and need some guidance. Thanks.
  9. J

    Buying Specs for Hardwood/Softwood

    I'm getting away from the big box store offerings and have made my first plunge into buying from a local supplier. Having done that and received the order I now realize that I messed up and probably wasted a few $ so I'm asking for advice. No problem with the supplier; they've been very helpful...
    • Jeff
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    • buying hardwood or softwood specs
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    • Forum: Wood
  10. LeftyTom

    Any Tips on Buying Used Makita Planer?

    I am going to look at one Tuesday evening. A guy I work with has one for sale by his BIL. He says it is 2 -3 yrs old Makita 12" planer (with set of new spare knives), model 2012. The 2012 has a fixed cutter head, with tables and bed that adjust up. He priced it at $225, which seems like a...
  11. Bigdog72

    Been in the buying mode

    I have been outfitting my new shop over the last four weeks. I believe in buying used equipment (in good shape) so I am always looking for bargains. Here's what I have purchased so far; Delta Unisaw - 1 1/2 years old and came with new freud pro dado Grizzly 2hp dust collector with trash can...
  12. redhawknc1

    Buying 1st dado blade, which one?

    Confused about dado blades. Have never really used one and needing to cut dado's in a project I'm starting soon. Have a Delta/Rockwell 10" Contractor Saw and a DeWalt 9" RAS. The brands I have been researching are Forrest Dado King and the Freud line-up (stack,safety and dial a width)...
  13. J

    lumber buying

    What do you guys look for when buying lumber? I know price is an important part, everybody likes a great price and no body likes to feel like they have been screwed. But what else determines your decision to buy lumber? Thanks
    • jeff...
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    • Forum: Wood
  14. Toddler

    Advice on *ducking* buying a jewelery box

    Posting because my wife is going to see a life long friend in 2 weeks. It's Lauren's 40th B-day, and Kerry might look for a very small jewelery box. Do you guys know where we might find one? Todd
  15. frigator

    Trailer buying tips

    Man I need a trailer. My pickup just doesnt cut it, need something to haul lumber and equipment. Would like something like 16ft, flat bed, double axle that can handle some weight. Have owned many boat trailers but never an equipment trailer. Any tips on what to get and where to get it? Been...
  16. rherrell

    Buying first (and last) lathe

    I want to buy a lathe for $ 1,000 or less. I also don't want to have to buy a bigger and better one down the road. Since it will only be used on weekends as a hobby it doesn't have to be top of the line. I also realize that I better plan on adding another $1,000 for accessories, tools and...
  17. W

    buying first table saw

    Woodcraft has the Jet 708100 on sale for 399 during the month of June. I need opinions on this saw along with the home deport rigid or any others under the $500 range. Thanks for any advise.
  18. GeorgeL

    Buying machinery from Klingspor's

    Does anyone have experience with purchasing machinery from Klingspor's? Are they OK to do business with? How was after the sale support etc I'm about to pull the trigger on a General table saw (finally) and want to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible George
  19. walnutjerry

    Buying Lumber

    I ran across a message on another woodworking site I thought informative about buying lumber. http://forums.taunton.com/fw-materials/messages?msg=168.7&redirCnt=1 For those faced with the confussion on grades it may offer some insight on the situation. Cheers, Jerry:-) PS you can view the...

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