I need your opinions

**skey_000** · 25th March 2007, 11:59 AM

I’ve worked in three different cabinet shops in the past ten years and recently decided I would like to start my own home woodshop. I started doing research on all the tools and equipment I would need to get started and tried to come up with a number of around how much it would cost. Needless to say I was overwhelmed by the numbers I was coming up with and I still wasn’t sure I would be getting quality equipment for what I would be paying.

I started to dig deeper on how to choose what was quality equipment and how to tell. Again I started to get overwhelmed. There was no one site I could go to that gave a good explanation of all the different stuff to look for before I bought. I had stacks of books from the library and was scouring the web for info.
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I thought wouldn’t it be great if there was one place I could look to find the information I needed. So for others like myself I decided to set up a site that would do just that.
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In the past few months I have been working on the site trying to explain the information as clearly and easily as possible. The problem is what may make sense to me may not to others. What I’m asking you all for is to act as my editors.
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My site (as of right now) is small and just an informational site. There are no advertisements and I am not trying to sell anything, so please don’t be worried that is some sorta scheme.
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All I’m asking for is your opinion on the information that I have given so far. If you think it is good or bad. No matter which please don’t just tell me “oh this site sucks/ is good” but would like to hear why and how you think I can make it better. What else should I add or get rid of? Please add your comments on the forum or send me a message through the comments page on the site.
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The site is www.woodworking-machinery-and-tools.com .
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Jeremy

**Wood Butcher** · 25th March 2007, 12:05 PM

I just had a quick look Jeremy but it looks really good and there is some good info on there!

**Just George** · 25th March 2007, 03:03 PM

But how can one person decide on what type of tool someone should/could have for their own workshop?

There are many types of tools out there, there are many types of jigs as well. I have a great number of jigs, maybe this is a section you could have on your website. Some of these jigs are bought and some are home made.

Maybe you could've put panelsaws on your website as well, sure - maybe not too many home workshops would go that far but then there would be a few that would.

Then you could also have a page dedicated to home made tools. I bought a horizontal borer from an old guy last year, I'd been looking for one for years.

Where does one start, more to the point - where does one stop?

**skey_000** · 25th March 2007, 04:07 PM

Maybe i'm being misunderstood. I have asked a couple of forums to take a look and give input on the site and this is not the first time I've heard the question of how can I know what someone needs for their shop. I'm sorry if I came off that way.

The purpose of the site is not to tell you exactly what is and isn't need in you're shop. The purpose is to help you decide what you need based on what projects you plan to undertake.

An example is the table saw vs. the band saw. I can't tell you which is more important for you to have, I can't even tell you how big or small of one you'll need. All I can do is give you the information to compare one to another so you can decide which is going to be best for you.

Thanks for the input and taking the time to take a look

Jeremy

**echnidna** · 25th March 2007, 04:38 PM

It shouldn't be difficult to establish a basic set of tools/machines for a woodies shop if the specific discipline is known. eg

cabinet work,
this breaks down into 2 main sections solid timber or sheet construction

woodturning this may need to breakdown into various sections
bowl, pen, small spindle or large spindle turning

scrollwork, bandsaw work

rustic timber stuff

picture frames etc

construction & buildings.

musical instruments

pattern making

window and door making

So depending on the type of work done the workshop needs will vary.
And the list could go on and on.

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