Hey,
I was just wondering, what are some opinions on three of the most important shop tools..? Whether it be machines or hand tools, from tablesaws to hand planes! Thanks!
-Jordy
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Clear head, clean floor, good lighting
after that,
Tablesaw, Mitre saw, Joiner or planer
Table saw, compressor,wife . That word" wife" what is the derivation and isn't it a strange little word? Hardly does justice to the complexity it entails.
Pencil, ruler, square.
Phill Giles
The Unionville Woodwright
Unionville, Ontario
The hammer would be first. Aside from it's obvious uses, you gotta have a tool to beat the crap outa something when you're ticked off.
Reality is the leading cause of stress among those in touch with it.
Common sense, table saw and router
Darkworksite4: When the job is to small for everyone else, Its just about right for me"
Common sense, patience, and refusing to let some inanimate, unintelligent piece of lumber be smarter than you are.
If it can be done, YOU can do it.
And it CAN be done...
Quittin' Time