Anytime I consider a major tool purchase, I ask myself several questions “do I really need this or just want it to make the current project easier?” How much will I use it after this project is over? Am I buying too big or too fancy of a tool/machine and not use many of the features?
Considering buying a lathe, looked at used, big ones, small ones, new ones, old ones, cheap ones expensive ones, etc. The same thing everyone probably goes through when a decision of over $500.00 bucks is on the table. I am in the buy once cry once camp, on tools I think I will use regularly.
My thought process when inventorying my current woodworking toys in order of importance.
Considering buying a lathe, looked at used, big ones, small ones, new ones, old ones, cheap ones expensive ones, etc. The same thing everyone probably goes through when a decision of over $500.00 bucks is on the table. I am in the buy once cry once camp, on tools I think I will use regularly.
My thought process when inventorying my current woodworking toys in order of importance.
- Table saw
- Miter saw
- Band saw
- Planer
- Jointer
- Router
- Drum Sander
- Drill Press
- Hand Planes
- Cordless tools drills jig saw etc.