New workshop shopping list

[pellcorp]

Hi,

I am currently working out how to spend my approx $5000 budget to fit out a new workshop. I want to be able to purchase the following basic machinery:

10" table saw - Would like a DADO capability with this.
14" band saw - would like to be able to have 3/4" blade
13" thicknesser - or close to that.
6" Jointer / Planer
Pedestal Driller Press
Dust extractor enough for 2 machines at once

I am a beginner, but I have a one time opportunity to fit out my workshop with some good tools that will last me. I have a Triton WC2K at the moment which I find very frustrating due to its inacuracy and inability to use standard extensions available for every other table saw. I already have a Router table and Triton 3hp router, so I have that covered.

This is what I currently have on my shopping list, would be interested in your feedback and any glaringly bad choices. I am still weighing up the JPS-10TS with 30" Proshop Rail & Fence instead of the Carbatec TSC-10HB-R. I am also considering the
13" Sherwood thicknesser instead of the Carbatec. (http://www.timbecon.com.au/details/13-deluxe-thicknesser-14335.aspx)

Carba-Tec 10" HD Cabinet Saw
http://www.carbatec.com.au/machinery-for-wood-and-metal-working/table-saws/cabinet-saws/carba-tec-10-hd-cabinet-saw
$1,995.00

BANDSAW:JET 14" DELUXE JWBS14D
http://woodworkingwarehouse.com.au/webshop/EWWItem.csp?ID=ECM||118539||16
$1,127.50

Carba-Tec Economy 12-1/2" Thicknesser
http://www.carbatec.com.au/machinery-for-wood-and-metal-working/planers-thicknessers/carba-tec-economy-12-12-thicknesser
$429.00

Carba-Tec 6" Long Bed Jointer
http://www.carbatec.com.au/machinery-for-wood-and-metal-working/jointers/carba-tec-6-deluxe-jointer
$929.00

Carba-Tec® ¾HP 12 Speed Pedestal Drill Press
http://www.carbatec.com.au/machinery-for-wood-and-metal-working/drill-presses/carba-tec-hp-12-speed-pedestal-drill-press
$399.00

Carba-Tec 2hp Economy Extractor
http://www.carbatec.com.au/machinery-for-wood-and-metal-working/dust-extractors/dust-extractors-1hp-to-2hp/carba-tec-2hp-economy-extractor
$399.00

I appreciate any feedback or suggestions of how to narrow down my shopping list.

Cheers
Jason

[masoth]

I think an 8" jointer would be far more useful. The extra cost is worth the increased versatility.

soth

[pellcorp]

Hi,

So my shopping list might have this item instead, which is an extra $460.

Carba-Tec 8" Jointer
http://www.carbatec.com.au/machinery-for-wood-and-metal-working/jointers/carba-tec-8-jointer
$1,395.00

Which puts me way above my limit - $5744.50 is the current shopping list now. That may mean I have to live with my
Shop VAC initially or I have negotiate an additional 800 from the finance minister (wife)!

Thanks for the feedback. I guess I need to listen to the advice I read about - buy the best tools you can afford, and for the sake of $460 a wider jointer is probably a good idea. Shall see what I can manage.

What about the Thicknesser, I am assuming that I can probably manage with the economy thicknesser for quite a while?

Cheers
Jason

[pellcorp]

Hi,

I have the Carbatec on my shopping list at the moment. But I am interested to see what people think of the JET JPS-10 PRO SHOP as an alternative.

http://woodworkingwarehouse.com.au/webshop/EWWItem.csp?ID=ECM||118519||32

Thanks
Jason

[pellcorp]

OK - Apologies, I should have done more searching. I have found an excellent topic on this very question!

http://www.woodworkforums.com/showthread.php?t=100364&highlight=Jet+Pro+Shop

Its difficult to guage the concensus, however the 10HB seems to be winning quite a few votes, unfortunately so does the JET. I guess I probably need to see both of them first hand to really get a feel for which will suit.

[Calm]

I would check out Hare & Forbes , i think their equipment is as good as Carbetec. their service is far better. - most of the machines from both these places are made in china.

As for the jointer why not get a combo machine - or secondhand better quality stuff.

Do you have to have it all at once - why not build up as you go.

The Bandsaw only cuts 150 mm is that thick enough?

Some points to think about.

Cheers

[pellcorp]

Hi,

I have the money now, and if I don't spend it fairly soon it will no doubt disappear back into the family budget :) So I am looking for the best tools I can buy and try and keep it below about $5500, which is an inheritance I received from my grandfather, who was a woodworker...

I had a look at Hare & Forbes and now my job is even harder :-). I think that the Carbatec table saws are still probably superior, but the bandsaws, dust collection, thicknesser, jointers and drill press options are certainly interesting. So far I have added these to my consideration list:

Model DC-3 DUST COLLECTOR
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=W394
$396.00

Model SPD-25A Pedestal Drilling Machine
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=D147
$484.00

Model BP-16A Wood Band Saw
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=W430
$990.00

Model T-318 THICKNESSER
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=W800
$429.00

P-200H JOINTER
https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/Products?stockCode=W629
$1,155.00

I guess I have some more forum searching to do to try and find some good comparisons amongst these tools. Can anyone recommend any good review sites I might try too?

Cheers
Jason

[pellcorp]

I realised I put this thread in the wrong forum. I have refined my questions and posted elsewhere.

[Johncs]

Hi,

I am currently working out how to spend my approx $5000 budget to fit out a new workshop. I want to be able to purchase the following basic machinery:

10" table saw - Would like a DADO capability with this.
14" band saw - would like to be able to have 3/4" blade
13" thicknesser - or close to that.
6" Jointer / Planer
Pedestal Driller Press
Dust extractor enough for 2 machines at once

I am a beginner, but I have a one time opportunity to fit out my workshop with


Jason
What sorts of things do you expect to make? You really cannot complete the list until you have that answered, and neither can anyone give you good advice.