Comments on: Bitten By The Tool Bug

By: BradinBuffalo

BradinBuffalo — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:23:49 +0000

Great pickup and nice article Walt, Between my tool and the tools inherited by my father-in-law my basement in full….

By: homebrewer

homebrewer — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:24:05 +0000

damn it Walt why did you have to mention tools… now my Sears and Home Depot cards are calling to me again. I just finished paying those things off. Oh well, one can NEVER have enough tools.

By: Walt

Walt — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:57:44 +0000

dk_fxn,
I did that here in PA. The furniture I built was a little different than what most people consider to be “furniture”.

I used to do Tables, Sideboards, Armoirs, Blanket Chests, Beds (Sleigh and Pencil Post), as well as cabinetry (Built in Entertainment Centers).

I also made the Rolling Table Sam Leccia used on the Nub Tour last year.

I miss it from time to time. Doing side-work is a nice way to revisit it.

-Walt

By: dk_fxn

dk_fxn — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:54:12 +0000

Walt,
you were building furniture? did you do that in PA or did you spend some time in NC?

I used to work for a ‘to the trade only’ fabric and furniture company – I was in the furniture department and dealt a lot with some of the factories in Hickory (Hickory Chair & Vanguard) and High Point (Directional).

I have a lot of respect for furn manufacturers – it’s such an art.

By: dk_fxn

dk_fxn — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:49:38 +0000

Nice article!
dk

By: Walt

Walt — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:33:26 +0000

Nick,
When I was building furniture, the shop I worked at used to have two miter boxes. Both DeWalt but one was a 10″ Double Bevel Compound Slider and the other was 12″ Single Bevel.

While you couldn’t do as much with the larger saw, I think it made a better cut.

I think the blade you use makes a huge difference. At the time we were using Forrest Industries. They make an expensive blade, but I have never used a higher quality saw blade.

Chances are that I’ll be going with a 10″ DeWalt Single Bevel Compound Miter Saw. While I like the 12″ better and its ~$80.00 more, the blades are more expensive and I don’t think I have a need for the additional 2″ in blade size.

-Walt

By: Matthew T

Matthew T — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:24:54 +0000

The last tool that I purchased was an adjustable wrench.

Not much need for power tools while in an Apartment but I am sure that will change.

By: 858 nick

858 nick — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:38:08 +0000

I’m looking to get a drill press and a small welder.
On that compund miter saw watch out for large diameter blades. They tend to deflect. 8 or 10 is is probably the best. I have a 10″ Hitachi sliding compound miter saw. Love it.