What "big ticket item" tools would be in your garage...

[SaltyNuts]

if you wanted to turn yourself into a build-cool-stuff handyman? Mainly like making wood furniture, maybe making and cutting plastics, stuff like that. I'm not talking about a hammer and hand saw and shit like that, I'm talking big-ticket, high-priced items, like a "lathe", those table saws that can do cuts waaaay more precise than holding the damn piece of wood and sawing by hand, a CNC machine, etc.

Thanks!!!

 

[lxskllr]

A bigger chainsaw for my mill that's coming in a couple weeks.

 

[snoopy7548]

Real handymen buy tools as they need them, not all at once.

 

[brianmanahan]

i would need to buy a new brain because mine is terrible at creating physical things

i can only work with abstract concepts, not actual real stuff in the real world

still, i could probably make use of a good bandsaw every now and then

 

[IronWing]

A lapidary saw because cutting rock is way cooler than cutting wood.

 

[dave_the_nerd]

Let's see... I've got a Shapeoko CNC mill (really more of a pattern cutter), a table saw, planer, jointer, routing table, palm router, sanders, drill press, and a biscuit cutter. Plus the obligatory assortment of electric drills. Also a compressor, brad nailer, pin nailer, and stapler.

None of them were over $350 individually except the Shapeoko ($700), and most were way less (I buy secondhand if possible.) So I don't know whose definition of "big ticket items" we're using.

But I have made a lot of pretty neat stuff. In another few years, I might almost be not terrible at it.

 

[sdifox]

a 3D printer that can print machines to build computers

 

[BurnItDwn]

I would get a nice lift

 

[Red Squirrel]

I'd like one of those upright sliding saws to cut sheets of plywood etc. Makes a quick job vs clamping it down and using a straight edge and circular saw.

That and a metal brake, would love to get into metal working. I used one for flashing, and I'd love one for sheet metal.

CNC machine and lathe would be fun too.

Problem is room. I'm converting my garage into a shop this summer but it's so tiny I'm limited in terms of stationary tools.

 

[BoomerD]

I got a hammer!

 

[IronWing]

I’ve got a bell.

 

[Kaido]

https://www.buildyourcnc.com/Item/cnc-machine-fabricator-pro

https://www.sawstop.com/table-saws/by-model/industrial-cabinet-saw (for reasons)

https://www.sawstop.com/saw-options/dust-collection

https://www.jettools.com/us/en/p/af...ion-system-3-speed-with-remote-control/708615

https://www.makerbot.com/3d-printers/method/

https://8020.net/

https://www.bendpak.com/car-lifts/four-post-lifts/

https://www.bifold.com/

https://www.sprung.com/

http://www.ductsox.com/

https://www.dekton.com/usa/

https://www.blum.com/us/en/products/boxsystems/metabox/overview/

https://www.tesla.com/powerwall

http://www.waspwildfire.com/the-wasp/wasp-gutter-mount-sprinkler-system/

https://www.quadlock.com/ICF-Floors-and-Roofs/quad-deck.htm

https://surefootfootings.com.au/

http://www.ez-level.com/

https://www.blum.com/us/en/products/product-world/

https://www.1000bulbs.com/category/direct-wire-led-tube-lights-over-2000-lumens-5000k/

https://www.niftylift.com/usa/products/self-drive/sd34t

 

[olds]

A table saw where the fence and out feed table doubles as a router table.

 

[highland145]

A bigger chainsaw for my mill that's coming in a couple weeks.

Do tell...

A lapidary saw because cutting rock is way cooler than cutting wood.

Shens, just different.

I got a hammer!

I’ve got a bell.

Get a room.

 

[[DHT]Osiris]

A 250lb+ forged anvil.

 

[herm0016]

i have some maple logs in my front yard and could use a bandsaw mill.

also, i should be getting my tractor, an Allis Chalmers 5020 with a loader this weekend. I would like to add a grapple to the bucket.

so, i guess bandsaw mill.

https://woodmizer.com/us/Products/Portable-Sawmills

and a grapple

https://www.wrlonginc.com/grapples

I have a pretty nice table saw.

 

[SaltyNuts]

Thanks so much so far everyone. Initial question - what are the differences between a "band saw" and a "table saw"? Which is better for what? Thanks!

 

[BudAshes]

Me. I work too much and wish I could spend more time playing in the garage.

 

[BudAshes]

Thanks so much so far everyone. Initial question - what are the differences between a "band saw" and a "table saw"? Which is better for what? Thanks!

Band saw is for thicker wood and cutting curves. Table saw for cleaner cuts and easier beveled/mitered cuts. Start with a table saw, but both are useful.

 

[snoopy7548]

I'm gonna be that guy and say if you don't know the difference between a bandsaw and a tablesaw, you probably shouldn't be using either one... especially the table saw.

OP, take a class before you buy or use any power tools. Knowing how to safely use power tools is far more important than having them.

 

[BoomerD]

I’ve got a bell.

Well ring-a-ding-a-ling!

We could make beautiful music together... :wub:

 

[BudAshes]

I'm gonna be that guy and say if you don't know the difference between a bandsaw and a tablesaw, you probably shouldn't be using either one... especially the table saw.

OP, take a class before you buy or use any power tools. Knowing how to safely use power tools is far more important than having them.

Some people learn better the hard way by losing finger tips...

 

[highland145]

A 250lb+ forged anvil.

So...where did the 1st forged anvil come from?

 

[snoopy7548]

Some people learn better the hard way by losing finger tips...

I almost learned the hard way a few weeks ago while using my drill press. I had gloves on and for some reason I reached for the bit as it was spinning. The bit instantly grabbed the glove and my thumb, but I was able to pull my hand away before getting seriously hurt, though it felt like I smashed my thumb with a hammer. The glove now has a hole where the thumb goes.

My woodshop teacher in high school told us about someone he knew who was using a jointer without a guard and slipped, and within a split second their arm was in the machine up to the elbow. I don't know if that's true or not, but I certainly wouldn't want to risk it.

tl;dr Use your brain; power tools don't have one.

 

[[DHT]Osiris]

So...where did the 1st forged anvil come from?

You don't use an anvil (strictly speaking) to forge an anvil, you mush hot metal against itself with big hammers.

http://www.ernst-refflinghaus.de/anvil-forging.html

Up until 1956 the blacksmith anvil was made of many parts forged and fire welded together.

The various individual parts comprising the horns (2), the feet (3), the side shelf (4), and the heel (5) were all fire welded to the main body called the Luppe (1). For example, the Luppe was heated in a main coal fire and the foot was heated in a separate fire used just for individual parts. After both reached welding temperature the pieces were put together and forge welded by the sledge hammers of 4 to 6 blacksmiths.

Up to this point, the anvil was made of iron which could not be hardened and was called “puddeleisen” ,puddled iron, or wrought iron.

Now came the most important and heaviest part of the forging work, the forge welding of the steel plate (the anvil face (6)). This work was done by 6 to 8 anvil smiths each with heavy sledge hammers hitting around the plate in turn. The plate had to be welded without stop in 15 minutes. It was better to have 8 men as then each man had a little longer to rest between blows. After completion of the face welding, the men flattened and straightened the anvil with their hammers.

The last shaping step was the filing of the round horn with a 2 meter (6 foot) long file. This was held by two men. All this was done hot as it was easier than if it were cold.

The next major step was to plane/polish the anvil face. This was done on a stone wheel 6 feet in diameter.

For all this work the machinery was powered by waterwheels. One waterwheel ran the drop hammer used to forge the various parts, one waterwheel ran the stone wheel, and one waterwheel ran the blower for the fires.

The last part of the work was to harden the anvil-face by cooling the hot anvil in water. 20 tons of coal were used every month for their daily forgings. Using these methods and factory, they made anvils up to 550 kg. or 1215 lb. The only devices the men used to manhandle the big anvils were iron rods used as levers. They also utilized leather rags to keep the heat from their bodies.