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Posted by newsreader on October 20, 2006, 1:37 pm
JimmyD wrote:
> Hello,
> I'm new to home improvement and am looking to buy several power
> tools to assist me. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on
> what a good "base" set of tools would be. I have about $500 to spend. I
> already have a good collection of screwdrivers, hammers, levels, etc. I
> was thinking about the following items:
>
> Hammer Drill with decent power (19 amps)
> Compound miter saw (10 in)
> Circular saw (7 3/4)
> Air Nailers and compressor
>
> Any subtractions or additions suggested would be appreciated. I was
> thinking a jig saw might be better than the circular saw.
>
> Home Depot currently has 3 air nailers and a 6 gallon compressor/tank
> for $300. The nailers are finishing, brad, and crown. Would those
> nailers be ok for light work, like building a dog house or
> sheetrocking, or would I need a framing nailer for that? Also, would
> the 6 gallon tank be enough to power the framing nailer?
>
> Thanks alot for your time.
> Jim
Get a very good cordless driver/drill. Adding the hammer feature is
worth doing IMHO. I like the 18v models by either Makita or Milwaukee. A
nice cordless drill will likely be the tool you use more than any other.
Your second choice would be my second as well. I recently invested in a
Makita LS1221. Very versatile tool, and being 12" allows for cutting a
little bigger stock than a 10". The unit is not really much bigger or
heavier than a 10", worth the upcharge, again IMO.
Like the previous poster, I don't see where your air tools will get that
much use. If I needed to shoot a bunch of nails, I'd probably go with a
Pasload (spelling?) nail gun. No inconvenient air hose to drag around.
How about an electric (corded or not, depending on power requirements)
impact gun. I had a bitch of a time removing the blades from my 60" ZTR
mower. A milwaukee corded impact paid for itself the first time I used
it in terms of ease of use, and elimination of skinned knuckles.
Another thing that's real handy to have is an Amprobe tester. Great for
checking volts, amps, Ohms, etc on multiple things around the home & shop.
My 2cents
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Posted by jeffc on October 23, 2006, 4:54 pm
> Another thing that's real handy to have is an Amprobe tester. Great for
> checking volts, amps, Ohms, etc on multiple things around the home & shop.
Yes, but the OP was talking about power tools, so I didn't go there. There
would be many other non-power tools too.
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Posted by Oren on October 20, 2006, 1:50 pm
>Any subtractions or additions suggested would be appreciated. I was
>thinking a jig saw might be better than the circular saw.
Funny how a jig saw is better for cutting a circle than a circular
saw. Do not buy a left handed monkey wrench.
--
Oren
"Well, it doesn't happen all the time, but when it happens, it happens
constantly."
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Posted by Eric in North TX on October 20, 2006, 2:12 pm
Cordless sawzall, before I had it I didn't realize how badly I needed
it. Wit a good selection of blades, it will cut metal, wood, & even
prune trees. Nothing says; you're coming out, no matter what, like a
sawzall.
As to the drill, I bought 2 new ones a year or so ago, first came a
Dewalt 3/8" 2 speed 18volt, nice drill, but I needed 2 so a help would
have one on some jobs. I picked up a Dewalt 1/2" 3 speed 18volt hammer
drill. Frankly the 3/8 gets little use, the 3 speed feature along with
a sturdier feel makes it the first one anyone picks up. Driving screws
is infinitely easier in 1st speed, drilling and mixing paint fall to
speed 2, speed 3 has its uses, I know I've used it, but don't remember
for what.
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Posted by z on October 20, 2006, 3:55 pm
Eric in North TX wrote:
> Cordless sawzall, before I had it I didn't realize how badly I needed
> it. Wit a good selection of blades, it will cut metal, wood, & even
> prune trees. Nothing says; you're coming out, no matter what, like a
> sawzall.
Now that you mention it.... how do they do on metal chain link fence
posts? I got one of those dumb situations where somebody planted a
little tree next to the fence long ago, and now I've got a giant oak
with a fence post sticking out of the side of it. Looks mighty stupid,
I've been wondering whether a sawzall would remove it. Either that or a
cutting torch......
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> I'm new to home improvement and am looking to buy several power
> tools to assist me. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on
> what a good "base" set of tools would be. I have about $500 to spend. I
> already have a good collection of screwdrivers, hammers, levels, etc. I
> was thinking about the following items:
>
> Hammer Drill with decent power (19 amps)
> Compound miter saw (10 in)
> Circular saw (7 3/4)
> Air Nailers and compressor
>
> Any subtractions or additions suggested would be appreciated. I was
> thinking a jig saw might be better than the circular saw.
>
> Home Depot currently has 3 air nailers and a 6 gallon compressor/tank
> for $300. The nailers are finishing, brad, and crown. Would those
> nailers be ok for light work, like building a dog house or
> sheetrocking, or would I need a framing nailer for that? Also, would
> the 6 gallon tank be enough to power the framing nailer?
>
> Thanks alot for your time.
> Jim