Suggested power tools to buy for beginner

Posted by Father Haskell on October 21, 2006, 12:32 am

> 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 JASNYC on October 20, 2006, 2:51 pm

All good advice. I'd get a good jigsaw, for sure. (The new Bosh will set
you back, but it's really versatile.)

Forget the air nailer for now.

Get a good circular saw, which can be fitted with a variety of blades for
different purposes.

The miter saw is useful if you have to do a bunch of trim or flooring.

All of that said, however: If you're going to build anything from scratch
(like furniture), make a serious hobby out of woodworking, and have some
space, most woodworkers will tell you that a table saw is the one tool to
have. It can do miters and crosscuts like a miter saw, rips much better
than a circular saw, and even joinery using a thick dado blade, or a
home-made tenoning jig. It seems like a luxury (even a low-level
"contractor" saw can do the job, but it might cost $300).

Good luck.

Posted by Goedjn on October 20, 2006, 3:13 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 Joseph Meehan on October 20, 2006, 3:52 pm

Don't buy anything until you need it. Then buy the best you can afford.
You are not going to get good quality for everything on your list in your
budget, but if you spread it out, you may be about to get some really good
tools and then add to those over the years as projects require them.
Sometimes it is far better to rent a really good tool than to buy a
"homeowner's" special that will not perform properly.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

> 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
>

Posted by Oren on October 20, 2006, 4:36 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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