shilala
Lifer
- Oct 5, 2004
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Originally posted by: CPA
Originally posted by: shilala
Yes I can, if I want to fix them with every cut I make, or waste lots of material making a square cut. I can't handle generic tools.Originally posted by: CPA
Originally posted by: shilala
Table saw, $500. Compound Mitre Saw, $300. Compressor and finish nailer(s), $300-$500.Originally posted by: labgeek
Originally posted by: shilala
It's a do-it-yourselfer, but requires about $1,500 worth of tools.
What tools?? Geez we've been looking at hardwood flooring. No one has mentioned tools anywhere near that expensive. I'm begining to wonder if they aren't telling us something.
Blades to work the wood without making a mess of it, $100. Bostich stapler for hardwood floor and hammer for it, Rent for the weekend, $100 (buy at ebay for around $200, new about $300).
I own all the tools except the Bostich Stapler. I borrowed one from a contractor buddy of mine for my floors. I bought the table saw last go-around because mine sucked. I bought two finish nailers, a compressor and compound miter saw this go-around.
You could always cut and rip with your table saw and pound finish nails with a hammer and nailset after drilling all the holes in your hardwood. You'd never get nice tight seams though.
HArdwood floor shrinks DRAMATICALLY in the winter when the humidity drops and the heat is on. A loosely installed floor would look like hell.
where the hell are you buying your tools? You can get a table saw and compound mitre saw with stands for under $150 each, easily.
You are right though, I could buy junk tools and end up with a similarly shytty product.
Maybe that's a little harsh, but it's the way I fly. (I'm a craftsman by trade, we take the work that we produce as seriously as Gurck takes music.)
It's the blade that counts not necessarily the machine. Most machines in the 150-500 range cut at similar rpms. the more expensive ones can have a few more options on them, but I've never had an issue with getting a square cut.
I bought a GMC handheld planer the other day. It was the only one that would do up to an 1/8th of an inch, had adjustable blowholes and 3 blades (compared to all other brands two blade system). It was the cheapest and $30 less than the next one. It's worked like a charm.
I use my tools a lot. They get transported around to different houses I own and get a lot of time put on them. I don't fight dollars so much as quality. I like a tool that is well constructed and that I know will last. I'm not brand-specific, but I changed from Craftsman stuff to Dewalt stuff a long time ago. I like Bostich stuff, too.
If I could find an off-brand like Bosch or Hitachi that "felt" as good, I'd likely go that way and save a few bucks. I do own a Bosch 4 inch grinder that's a damn good tool and I've had it for years.
You're absolutely right about tooth count. Carbide high tooth count blades cost around 50 bucks a crack (12 inch). 10 inch run 40 bucks a crack. If I could get by with a 10 dollar blade, I'd do it. That's tough money to spend. It damn near makes me cry every time I have to shell it out.