Hey all,
I'm planning on spending my winter break re-organizing the un-finished section of my basement to set it up for woodworking projects. But the catch is that I'm currently a high school junior and will (hopefully) be going to college in 2013, and my parents will probably be moving and would take apart the workshop within the next half decade. It's not a terribly big space, but would certainly be able to fit a half-dozen floor power tools and some worktables. So does anybody have any tips for the basic list of power tools, accessories, clamps, etc. that I would need to cover the widest range of projects possible and where to get them? I'm already borrowing a table saw from a friend's dad for the next year until I leave. And with that, any set-up tips would be appreciated.
I've been doing a few basic signmaking and little toy projects at home, and haven't had time to do any fancy stuff yet at the school shop, which already has anything I would need but I don't have access to unless I'm in class (which makes it hard to really get into projects). I'm not into turning yet, but am taking a workshop with Frank Penta next week so that'll probably change! My basement is currently under a lot of dust and my throat has been killing me 'cause I don't have proper ventilation in there, so ventilation is my first priority right now. Speaking of which, would a blower through the wall to move air and dust outside the house suffice?
I'm a very recent new member to the forum, and have only began woodworking in the last few months. But I'm really eager to learn more and can always use some advice! I attached a picture of some holiday gifts I made that I gave my visiting Aunt and Uncle's family from out of state today. So as you can tell, it's nothing complex, but I can't wait until I get into more complex projects!
Thank you in advance!
- Alex
I'm planning on spending my winter break re-organizing the un-finished section of my basement to set it up for woodworking projects. But the catch is that I'm currently a high school junior and will (hopefully) be going to college in 2013, and my parents will probably be moving and would take apart the workshop within the next half decade. It's not a terribly big space, but would certainly be able to fit a half-dozen floor power tools and some worktables. So does anybody have any tips for the basic list of power tools, accessories, clamps, etc. that I would need to cover the widest range of projects possible and where to get them? I'm already borrowing a table saw from a friend's dad for the next year until I leave. And with that, any set-up tips would be appreciated.
I've been doing a few basic signmaking and little toy projects at home, and haven't had time to do any fancy stuff yet at the school shop, which already has anything I would need but I don't have access to unless I'm in class (which makes it hard to really get into projects). I'm not into turning yet, but am taking a workshop with Frank Penta next week so that'll probably change! My basement is currently under a lot of dust and my throat has been killing me 'cause I don't have proper ventilation in there, so ventilation is my first priority right now. Speaking of which, would a blower through the wall to move air and dust outside the house suffice?
I'm a very recent new member to the forum, and have only began woodworking in the last few months. But I'm really eager to learn more and can always use some advice! I attached a picture of some holiday gifts I made that I gave my visiting Aunt and Uncle's family from out of state today. So as you can tell, it's nothing complex, but I can't wait until I get into more complex projects!
Thank you in advance!
- Alex