Woodworking

[nvanprooyen]

I have the sudden urge to start building shit. I don't have a ton of tools, but probably enough to reasonably get started - drill, impact driver, sander, miter saw, circular saw, etc. Gonna pick up some clamps and other random shit over the weekend. I'll most likely add more tools like a router, table saw, planer, jointer, etc in the coming months but I want to see how much I enjoy it and what I can do with minimal tools before I commit a bunch of cash to it.

Any woodworkers here? Advice?

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

I'm sure Crystallas is a master carpenter.

 

[Omeletpants]

When I saw this title I thought it was about Grimson abusing himself

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

When I saw this title I thought it was about Grimson abusing himself

That doesn't even make sense, fuckly. Go play in traffic and hopefully don't come back.

LOLOLOLOOOOOOOOOO BIDEY

 

[Omeletpants]

That doesn't even make sense, fuckly. Go play in traffic and hopefully don't come back.

LOLOLOLOOOOOOOOOO BIDEY

On ignore....cant read

 

[Xuder O'Clam]

I thought the thread might be about Omeletponce's IQ.

 

[nvanprooyen]

Stop fucking up my thread. Thanks.

 

[Xuder O'Clam]

I do a lot of work with wood in my business, but I'll pass on this thread.

Maybe @truthbedamned can help.

 

[HeHateMe]

I do a lot of work with wood in my business, but I'll pass on this thread.

Maybe @truthbedamned can help.

He gave me good tips when I built a farm table.

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

On ignore....cant read

Liar.... enjoy LOLOLOLOOOOOOOO BIDEEEEEEYYYYYYYYYS inauguration on wednesday fucking loser.

 

[truthbedamned]

I do a lot of work with wood in my business, but I'll pass on this thread.

Maybe @truthbedamned can help.

I am quite interested in your thoughts and advice. Woodworking is a hobby for me to help me get all the bitterness I have out. I am not a pro.....no where near it.

 

[truthbedamned]

I have the sudden urge to start building shit. I don't have a ton of tools, but probably enough to reasonably get started - drill, impact driver, sander, miter saw, circular saw, etc. Gonna pick up some clamps and other random shit over the weekend. I'll most likely add more tools like a router, table saw, planer, jointer, etc in the coming months but I want to see how much I enjoy it and what I can do with minimal tools before I commit a bunch of cash to it.

Any woodworkers here? Advice?

Depends on what you are going to build. For the beginner my advice is buy cheap Harbor Freight shit until you decide if it is something you want to continue to do. Then invest in tools that will last. I will say that you will struggle without the proper tools and that might taint your decision in the long run.

So...big projects....small projects? Right now I am working on a golf ball display case for my son out of walnut. The big box store DIY Shanty Chic stuff has gotten old.

 

[MDB111™]

@nvanprooyen

What are you looking to build?
Will you also be finishing?


I'd suggest to grab all the expensive tools you want and can afford. They last a lifetime and come in handy for all projects.
What I would lend my opinion on is the projects. Don't go crazy trying to build a cherry dresser and end up with tons of expensive stock. Since the trump virus, lumber has tripled and sees no sign of going down.
Start small. Build your wife a jewelry box. Build a work bench and storage shelves.

I can lend advice on almost all tools.

 

[Burque]

I have the sudden urge to start building shit. I don't have a ton of tools, but probably enough to reasonably get started - drill, impact driver, sander, miter saw, circular saw, etc. Gonna pick up some clamps and other random shit over the weekend. I'll most likely add more tools like a router, table saw, planer, jointer, etc in the coming months but I want to see how much I enjoy it and what I can do with minimal tools before I commit a bunch of cash to it.

Any woodworkers here? Advice?

I am not a wood worker, but I will say that when it comes to tools quality is where it is at. Cheap shit fucking sucks.

 

[nvanprooyen]

@nvanprooyen

What are you looking to build?
Will you also be finishing?


I'd suggest to grab all the expensive tools you want and can afford. They last a lifetime and come in handy for all projects.
What I would lend my opinion on is the projects. Don't go crazy trying to build a cherry dresser and end up with tons of expensive stock. Since the trump virus, lumber has tripled and sees no sign of going down.
Start small. Build your wife a jewelry box. Build a work bench and storage shelves.

I can lend advice on almost all tools.

My initial plan is mostly small stuff. I was sorta thinking about trying to build organically to some degree. E.g. building and finishing some blanket ladders (which should be cheap and easy), selling them (I've got loads of marketing experience) then dropping the margin right back into more tools. At least that's the way I'm thinking about it right now. I also have some personal projects I want to do like a farmhouse kitchen table, cutting board, a desktop for my office, an aquarium stand, etc. But I definitely want to approach this very incrementally.

Edit - Just want to give some clarity here. I've accumulated a LOT of hobbies over the years. I tend to get bored really quick. For example, once I hit that 80% mark of competence, I'm basically done. And that usually tends to happen very quickly. I don't want to spend a couple grand until I'm fairly confident that this is something I'll want to do long term. Hence the "make me work for it" strategy around buying new tools. If that makes any sense at all.

 

[Omeletpants]

Stop fucking up my thread. Thanks.

Speaking of woodworking, I just remodeled one of the smaller guest bedrooms. Here is the result

 

[Chief Walking Stick]

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Speaking of woodworking, I just remodeled my bedroom. Here is the result

REMODEL YOUR BRANE LOLOLOLOLOLOOOOOOO BIDEY, FUCKLY

 

[truthbedamned]

My initial plan is mostly small stuff. I was sorta thinking about trying to build organically to some degree. E.g. building and finishing some blanket ladders (which should be cheap and easy), selling them (I've got loads of marketing experience) then dropping the margin right back into more tools. At least that's the way I'm thinking about it right now. I also have some personal projects I want to do like a farmhouse kitchen table, cutting board, a desktop for my office, an aquarium stand, etc. But I definitely want to approach this very incrementally.

Edit - Just want to give some clarity here. I've accumulated a LOT of hobbies over the years. I tend to get bored really quick. For example, once I hit that 80% mark of competence, I'm basically done. And that usually tends to happen very quickly. I don't want to spend a couple grand until I'm fairly confident that this is something I'll want to do long term. Hence the "make me work for it" strategy around buying new tools. If that makes any sense at all.

Well as others have said. Owning a Craftsman 10 inch table saw made for contractors is entirely a different world than owning a Grizzly 220V table saw with an extension table. Or if you value your fingers a Saw Stop.

If you are just beginning and unsure I think that tabletop tools would be the most economical way to start. Build from there.

 

[Hawkeye OG]

Measure twice cut once, that’s the best I got.

I’ll bill you

 

[Tater]