To introduce myself . . .
I'm setting up a woodworking and metalworking shop after years of making do with jig saws, circular saws and Surform files.
We've just bought another house and I'm in semi-retirement mode. I work from home as a database developer, and 35 years in the workforce as an engineer has put me into a reasonably comfortable place.
The new house is a 15 year old structure, so it doesn't present the challenges of some previous 90-year old homes we've owned. It has a large finished basement that will house my office, aquariums, and a workshop that I will share with my wife's pottery. Dust management will obviously be a priority.
I've been bargain hunting on craigslist and have recently accumulated a reasonable tool collection --
Sherline lathe and milling machines
Ryobi BT3000 table saw
DeWalt DW716 12" compound miter saw
7" wet saw (for the bathroom remodel!)
Harbor Freight 2HP dust collector (Wynn Environmental filter cartridge upgrade on order!)
And the reason for joining here --
Porter Cable 690 fixed base, single speed router.
I'm comfortable with most power tools, but a complete noob regarding the router. Never owned or used one, so I'm trying to learn all I can right now to get me to the point of being able to do simple tasks I come across during the remodeling of the house. I'm not planning on doing any fine cabinetry yet!
I am planning to build the cabinets and tops for the workshop, and will attempt to build a maple counter top for a kitchen island.
I grew up around woodworking machines, machine shops, and a DIY family; 35 years in industrial environments paid the bills. Now it's time for fun.
I'm setting up a woodworking and metalworking shop after years of making do with jig saws, circular saws and Surform files.
We've just bought another house and I'm in semi-retirement mode. I work from home as a database developer, and 35 years in the workforce as an engineer has put me into a reasonably comfortable place.
The new house is a 15 year old structure, so it doesn't present the challenges of some previous 90-year old homes we've owned. It has a large finished basement that will house my office, aquariums, and a workshop that I will share with my wife's pottery. Dust management will obviously be a priority.
I've been bargain hunting on craigslist and have recently accumulated a reasonable tool collection --
Sherline lathe and milling machines
Ryobi BT3000 table saw
DeWalt DW716 12" compound miter saw
7" wet saw (for the bathroom remodel!)
Harbor Freight 2HP dust collector (Wynn Environmental filter cartridge upgrade on order!)
And the reason for joining here --
Porter Cable 690 fixed base, single speed router.
I'm comfortable with most power tools, but a complete noob regarding the router. Never owned or used one, so I'm trying to learn all I can right now to get me to the point of being able to do simple tasks I come across during the remodeling of the house. I'm not planning on doing any fine cabinetry yet!
I am planning to build the cabinets and tops for the workshop, and will attempt to build a maple counter top for a kitchen island.
I grew up around woodworking machines, machine shops, and a DIY family; 35 years in industrial environments paid the bills. Now it's time for fun.
