Suggested power tools to buy for beginner

Posted by John Grabowski on October 20, 2006, 5:11 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, 5:18 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 z on October 20, 2006, 3:59 pm

Gotta say, I can live without a power screwdriver. If I didn't have an
electric drill, 90% of the drilling I do I could do with my ancient
Stanley Yankee push drill; in fact at least 50% of the drilling I do I
actually do with it. (why don't they make them anymore?)

But ripping down the length of a plank, let alone a 2X4? With a
handsaw? Or a sabre saw? No way. Gimme circular, even if I do cut my
leg off.

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

Posted by Goedjn on October 20, 2006, 4:07 pm

>Gotta say, I can live without a power screwdriver. If I didn't have an
>electric drill, 90% of the drilling I do I could do with my ancient
>Stanley Yankee push drill; in fact at least 50% of the drilling I do I
>actually do with it. (why don't they make them anymore?)
>But ripping down the length of a plank, let alone a 2X4? With a
>handsaw? Or a sabre saw? No way. Gimme circular, even if I do cut my
>leg off.

If you don't need both sides of the plank, you'd be amazed
how fast you can get the waste off with a handsaw and
a hatchet.

Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on October 20, 2006, 4:15 pm

>>Gotta say, I can live without a power screwdriver. If I didn't have an
>>electric drill, 90% of the drilling I do I could do with my ancient
>>Stanley Yankee push drill; in fact at least 50% of the drilling I do I
>>actually do with it. (why don't they make them anymore?)
>>But ripping down the length of a plank, let alone a 2X4? With a
>>handsaw? Or a sabre saw? No way. Gimme circular, even if I do cut my
>>leg off.

> If you don't need both sides of the plank, you'd be amazed
> how fast you can get the waste off with a handsaw and
> a hatchet.

Hatchet? To use as a wedge so the saw doesn't bind?

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