When we talk about spending money on tools, it's typically the "big four" (table saw, band saw, jointer, planer). But it's the "small thousand" that's killing me! Here's a short list of everything I've purchased in the last six months to set up shop.
Bear in mind that this does NOT include general household tools such as a hammer, screwdriver or socket set. It also does not include the smaller tools, such as ROS, brad nailer, router, compressor, finishing, etc.
Block plane
Clamps
Carpenter's Square
Speed square
Bench grinder
Sharpening jig
Clamps
Sharpening stones
Outfeed roller stand
Doweling jig
Calipers
Clamps
Card scrapers
Variety of glue, glue applicators and brushes
Various size brads
Various size screws
Basic set of router bits
Shop vac
Shop vac filter upgrade
Shop vac spare filter
Shop vac accessory kit for hookup to sander and router
Safety glasses
Ear protection
Push sticks
Featherboards
Good table saw blades
Can of Boeshield
Paste wax
Bag of shop rags
Dust collection hose
Compass
Band saw blade for resawing
Band saw blade for scroll work
Band saw blade for general purpose work
Pencil and sharpener
Clamps
Double sided carpet tape
Chisels
Dust masks
Sandpaper in various grits
Sandpaper for random orbit sander, in various grits
Rasp
Files
Extra work light
Clamps
Level
Long level
Extension cords
Fire extinguisher
Forstner bits
This is just from memory. I'm sure that if I went down to the shop I could double this list. Do I need all this? I guess I don't really _need_ the Forstner bits. Or the dowling jig. But the rest....I use this stuff almost daily, regardless of the project.
Thank heaven for Harbor Freight. I know, I know, buy quality tools or you'll regret it. But, I'd rather be working now and upgrade later!
Rant off.
Bas.
Bear in mind that this does NOT include general household tools such as a hammer, screwdriver or socket set. It also does not include the smaller tools, such as ROS, brad nailer, router, compressor, finishing, etc.
Block plane
Clamps
Carpenter's Square
Speed square
Bench grinder
Sharpening jig
Clamps
Sharpening stones
Outfeed roller stand
Doweling jig
Calipers
Clamps
Card scrapers
Variety of glue, glue applicators and brushes
Various size brads
Various size screws
Basic set of router bits
Shop vac
Shop vac filter upgrade
Shop vac spare filter
Shop vac accessory kit for hookup to sander and router
Safety glasses
Ear protection
Push sticks
Featherboards
Good table saw blades
Can of Boeshield
Paste wax
Bag of shop rags
Dust collection hose
Compass
Band saw blade for resawing
Band saw blade for scroll work
Band saw blade for general purpose work
Pencil and sharpener
Clamps
Double sided carpet tape
Chisels
Dust masks
Sandpaper in various grits
Sandpaper for random orbit sander, in various grits
Rasp
Files
Extra work light
Clamps
Level
Long level
Extension cords
Fire extinguisher
Forstner bits
This is just from memory. I'm sure that if I went down to the shop I could double this list. Do I need all this? I guess I don't really _need_ the Forstner bits. Or the dowling jig. But the rest....I use this stuff almost daily, regardless of the project.
Thank heaven for Harbor Freight. I know, I know, buy quality tools or you'll regret it. But, I'd rather be working now and upgrade later!
Rant off.
Bas.