I somehow ended up doing woodwork, not by any serious intent, and these freaking stellar woodworkers from other countries say I’m too German.
me – screw it, I’ll ask, and I’m from hillbilly roots in USofA and I’m accused of being too German?
(1/4 German, though)
germans are smart and serious about what they do. those are great qualities. that’s how you should perceive it.
I have a 1.5 Car concrete block garage. I want to make it into a woodworking shop and also have the option of putting my car inside if need be.
Can you give me any tips on how i would achieve this? I know that i will need to put lockable wheels on almost all my machine tools.
Are there any machine tools that offer a good compromise between size and performance? The table saw would probably be the biggest factor, should i get a contractor table saw?
Please recommend certain models.
Machine Tools I’m looking to get:
Table saw
Miter saw
Jointer
Planer
Dust Collector
Band saw
Drill press
Work bench
Are there any tools that can perform 2 or more functions so that i don’t have to buy more tools? Thanks
The drill press is about the only tool that you might get by with a reduced size model. For the others get the best you can afford. For the table saw, you might want to read this write up from Wood Magazine.
http://www.woodmagazine.com/woodworking-tools/reviews/saws/mid-priced-tablesaws/
There is also a video from The New Yankee Workshop on a garage workshop that you might benefit from. It is available at the site below.