Suggested power tools to buy for beginner

Posted by CJT on November 19, 2006, 10:49 pm

David Combs wrote:

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>>Pilot holes are good practice just about any time you use a screw.

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... and always for a rivet.

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Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on October 20, 2006, 2:37 pm

> 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.

What projects do you have planned? That would determine what you need.
Some of the saws you list are somewhat interchangeable, but all do one
particular function better.

The miter saw is very good if you plan to do a wood floor, crown molding, or
a lot of framing where cutting to length accurately is required. It is not
good for building a bookcase, closet shelves. Circular was can do the
cutting to length but takes a bit more practice to get square. Same with a
jig saw, but don't waste your money on the cheap ones as they don't cut
accurately and are a PITA to handle.

Drills are a subject that can be debated for a long time. I have a
Panasonic 15.6 volt that has a lot of power, yet is reasonably light and
small to handle. Small is good for using as a power screw driver. Heavy is
good for drilling into masonry. Corded tools are good in that they are less
expensive and batteries don't go dead. If you plant to use it more as a
driver, consider a 12V, but it you have 100 anchors to put in concrete, get
an 18V or 24V. I've never found the need to buy a hammer drill.

Small compressor is always handy to have. If I had to choose one nailer, I'd
get the finish nailer. Brands are good for taking stuff, same with staples.
None are good for sheetrock.

Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on October 20, 2006, 2:49 pm

> The miter saw is very good if you plan to do a wood floor, crown molding,
> or a lot of framing where cutting to length accurately is required.

I'll add this: If he foresees molding work being a rarity, there's nothing
wrong with a good mitre box and saw.

There's something funny about the way wives view tool purchases. Because so
many comedians have focused on our love for power tools, many women see a
non-power tool purchase as almost invisible, which can make it a lot easier
to buy yet another tool just a week later.

Posted by Mike Dobony on October 20, 2006, 9:37 pm

> After the last one had me going, I can't wait to see how this one
> transpires..
> Searcher

The last one In retrospect dumping the salt OUT OF the bags into wheel
barrow ( clean) spreading around the pool with shovel might of been a better
idea, to bad I didn't think of that.

Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on October 20, 2006, 10:41 pm

> After the last one had me going, I can't wait to see how this one
> transpires..
> Searcher

The last one In retrospect dumping the salt OUT OF the bags into wheel
barrow ( clean) spreading around the pool with shovel might of been a better
idea, to bad I didn't think of that.

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