mountnman
19th November 2009, 12:40 PM
Within the next month my new shed should be built and I need help with selecting some new machinery for it.
I'm getting a Triple Garage (6m x 9m) with only two roller doors in the gutter (long) side, so effectively a double with workshop, and hopefully space won't be an issue.
I'm interested in a tablesaw, bandsaw, lathe, thicknesser, drill press, dust extractor, router table, and a few other bits and pieces, but, of course, the finances don't allow me to buy all these things at once. I guess i'm asking your opinion on what I should prioritise to get first.
Also, as I haven't owned any of these machines before, what features and benefits should I be looking for. Here is a basic list of what I "think" I should be looking for....
Tablesaw:
I want a good one that will rip accurately, but I also don't think I can justify spending $2000 on one. I'm looking at around $1600, and like the Carbatec 10" model MJ2325CT. I like the power of the 3hp, but other than that I'm not sure what else I need in a table saw.
Bandsaw:
I think all that I will be using a bandsaw for would be to round out turning blanks for the woodlathe. However, once I get one, I'm sure that other tasks will come to mind. I like Carbatec's 17" CE Bandsaw SBW-4300CE, and how it has a 300mm depth of cut and 2hp, but once again $2000 is a bit too much to justify, so I'm leaning towards their 14" Heavy duty one (CTJ-3501) for $899. 200mm depth of cut and 1hp is a good sacrifice for an $1100 saving....
Lathe:
As a teenager growing up dad used to have a lathe and I really enjoyed using it, and I know that I would like to do it seriously. I would primarily be turning bowls, but with probably turn vases, and other similar projects. I would like the Vicmarc's VL300, but once again, $6000 is out of reach. However, I am prepared to buy a very good one first up, with the budget of around $3000 and I have a leaning towards the Carbatec Heavy Duty Variable Speed Lathe. Now, it says it is an electronic variable speed drive with 7 speeds from 450 ro 3000rpm. I was under the impression that electronic variable speed was infinate speeds, not just 7. Can someone clear this up for me?
I know I'll also need a good chuck, and I like the Vicmarc VM120. I'm just wondering if there are any bad sides to this chuck. Would I need to get any other jaws for it or would the standard jaws get me by?
With tools, I'm going to get the Hamlet 5 piece set, with a 3/4" roughing gouge, 1/4" spindle gouge, 1/2" skew, 1/4" parting tool, and a 1/2" round nose scraper. I'm also going to get a 3/4" Bowl gauge, but is there any other useful tools?
Thicknesser:
A thinknesser is not something I believe I will be using often, and therefore I think the basic Carbatec 12-1/2" thicknesser CT-317, should satisfy my needs. I would get the optional dust chute as well, because I'm aware that they make an awful lot of dust and it is possible to just be planing the shavings and have a less than perfect finish.
Drill Press:
Again, I don't think the drill press with be used much, but when I want to use it, I want the holes to be straight! At the moment I'm using my electric drill in the bunnings drill holder, and it moves like all buggery! I like the Carbatec 3/4hp pedestal drill DP-4116F. The 16 speeds should be more than enough, and a 16mm chuck will be plenty.
Dust Extractor:
I'm looking for a unit that will satisfy all the units I have mentioned above. I believe I should get a 2hp model, and think that the Carbatec FM-300 should do the job. I'm led to believe that static electricity can be a problem with dust extractors, so how do you "ground" the system.
Router table:
A router table is not high on the priority list, so I'll probably just get a basic model one. I already have a 1/4" handheld router, but I would like to get a 1/2" one to table mount later.
One other question I have is about chisel mortisers. How on earth can you drill a square hole? Can someone please explain how this works?
OK, thats my essay for the day. If you get through that and still have the energy to reply it would be greatly appreciated! :2tsup:
I'm getting a Triple Garage (6m x 9m) with only two roller doors in the gutter (long) side, so effectively a double with workshop, and hopefully space won't be an issue.
I'm interested in a tablesaw, bandsaw, lathe, thicknesser, drill press, dust extractor, router table, and a few other bits and pieces, but, of course, the finances don't allow me to buy all these things at once. I guess i'm asking your opinion on what I should prioritise to get first.
Also, as I haven't owned any of these machines before, what features and benefits should I be looking for. Here is a basic list of what I "think" I should be looking for....
Tablesaw:
I want a good one that will rip accurately, but I also don't think I can justify spending $2000 on one. I'm looking at around $1600, and like the Carbatec 10" model MJ2325CT. I like the power of the 3hp, but other than that I'm not sure what else I need in a table saw.
Bandsaw:
I think all that I will be using a bandsaw for would be to round out turning blanks for the woodlathe. However, once I get one, I'm sure that other tasks will come to mind. I like Carbatec's 17" CE Bandsaw SBW-4300CE, and how it has a 300mm depth of cut and 2hp, but once again $2000 is a bit too much to justify, so I'm leaning towards their 14" Heavy duty one (CTJ-3501) for $899. 200mm depth of cut and 1hp is a good sacrifice for an $1100 saving....
Lathe:
As a teenager growing up dad used to have a lathe and I really enjoyed using it, and I know that I would like to do it seriously. I would primarily be turning bowls, but with probably turn vases, and other similar projects. I would like the Vicmarc's VL300, but once again, $6000 is out of reach. However, I am prepared to buy a very good one first up, with the budget of around $3000 and I have a leaning towards the Carbatec Heavy Duty Variable Speed Lathe. Now, it says it is an electronic variable speed drive with 7 speeds from 450 ro 3000rpm. I was under the impression that electronic variable speed was infinate speeds, not just 7. Can someone clear this up for me?
I know I'll also need a good chuck, and I like the Vicmarc VM120. I'm just wondering if there are any bad sides to this chuck. Would I need to get any other jaws for it or would the standard jaws get me by?
With tools, I'm going to get the Hamlet 5 piece set, with a 3/4" roughing gouge, 1/4" spindle gouge, 1/2" skew, 1/4" parting tool, and a 1/2" round nose scraper. I'm also going to get a 3/4" Bowl gauge, but is there any other useful tools?
Thicknesser:
A thinknesser is not something I believe I will be using often, and therefore I think the basic Carbatec 12-1/2" thicknesser CT-317, should satisfy my needs. I would get the optional dust chute as well, because I'm aware that they make an awful lot of dust and it is possible to just be planing the shavings and have a less than perfect finish.
Drill Press:
Again, I don't think the drill press with be used much, but when I want to use it, I want the holes to be straight! At the moment I'm using my electric drill in the bunnings drill holder, and it moves like all buggery! I like the Carbatec 3/4hp pedestal drill DP-4116F. The 16 speeds should be more than enough, and a 16mm chuck will be plenty.
Dust Extractor:
I'm looking for a unit that will satisfy all the units I have mentioned above. I believe I should get a 2hp model, and think that the Carbatec FM-300 should do the job. I'm led to believe that static electricity can be a problem with dust extractors, so how do you "ground" the system.
Router table:
A router table is not high on the priority list, so I'll probably just get a basic model one. I already have a 1/4" handheld router, but I would like to get a 1/2" one to table mount later.
One other question I have is about chisel mortisers. How on earth can you drill a square hole? Can someone please explain how this works?
OK, thats my essay for the day. If you get through that and still have the energy to reply it would be greatly appreciated! :2tsup: