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Which saw is the best saw for a modeling workshop?
12-12-2003, 12:42 AM
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RE: Which saw is the best saw for a modeling workshop?
The Delta 9" is all you will ever need. It's "benchtop" size make it convenient and portable. Best of all, you can pick one up at Lowe's for about 89.00 bucks.
http://www.deltamachinery.com/index.asp?e=136&p=921
http://www.deltamachinery.com/index.asp?e=136&p=921
12-12-2003, 02:18 AM
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RE: Which saw is the best saw for a modeling workshop?
I suppose I went a little bit overboard also. But remember it took me 35 yrs to accumulate this STUFF.
1) Band Saw
(1) Scroll Saw
(1) Drill Press- upgraded just before Christmas to a 12"
(2) Bench disc/belt sander/grinder
(2) Bench Grinder
(1) Get a big one it will do a lot of work mine is a 6 1/2 hp Shop Vac
(2) Full-size routers
(2) Trim router
(1) Roto-cutter
(3) Corded Variable-speed Dremels
(1) Free wheeler battery-operated Dremel
((2) (18.0 and 12v) Portable drills
(2) Full-size circular saws 10 in
(2) Reciprocating saws
(1) Jig Saw
(2) Vibrating sanders
(1) Cut off saw 10 in
(1) Radial arm saw 10 in
(1) vertical oscillating sander
(1) Cut off saw for metal
(1) ShopTask Lath/Mill/Drill (my most searious tool)
(2) air compressor (1 - 4 hp 12 gal portable)(1 - 6 hp 60 gal permanent) I won't list all of the air tools.
(1) small die grinder like a air operated dremel tool
(2) Belt Sanders 1) 1" belt, 5" disk 2) 5" belt, 6" disk
(1) Hand held belt sander 3" X 21"
The tool I use (1) the most is the vacuum cleaner (2) belt sander 1" belt, 5" disk (3) drill press 12"
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1) Band Saw
(1) Scroll Saw
(1) Drill Press- upgraded just before Christmas to a 12"
(2) Bench disc/belt sander/grinder
(2) Bench Grinder
(1) Get a big one it will do a lot of work mine is a 6 1/2 hp Shop Vac
(2) Full-size routers
(2) Trim router
(1) Roto-cutter
(3) Corded Variable-speed Dremels
(1) Free wheeler battery-operated Dremel
((2) (18.0 and 12v) Portable drills
(2) Full-size circular saws 10 in
(2) Reciprocating saws
(1) Jig Saw
(2) Vibrating sanders
(1) Cut off saw 10 in
(1) Radial arm saw 10 in
(1) vertical oscillating sander
(1) Cut off saw for metal
(1) ShopTask Lath/Mill/Drill (my most searious tool)
(2) air compressor (1 - 4 hp 12 gal portable)(1 - 6 hp 60 gal permanent) I won't list all of the air tools.
(1) small die grinder like a air operated dremel tool
(2) Belt Sanders 1) 1" belt, 5" disk 2) 5" belt, 6" disk
(1) Hand held belt sander 3" X 21"
The tool I use (1) the most is the vacuum cleaner (2) belt sander 1" belt, 5" disk (3) drill press 12"
Don't Copy me
Lee
12-12-2003, 02:30 AM
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RE: Which saw is the best saw for a modeling workshop?
A second group of photos.
My recommendation on what tools to buy:
After you buy your first power tool go buy you a good Vacuum cleaner.
Don't get a little one.
Good Luck
Lee
My recommendation on what tools to buy:
After you buy your first power tool go buy you a good Vacuum cleaner.
Don't get a little one.
Good Luck
Lee
01-04-2004, 06:40 AM
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RE: Which saw is the best saw for a modeling workshop?
Edwin
My shop is 14 1/2' by 21' inside.
I need a lot more room however when we got the 3 car garage I promised my wife I would always park our 2 cars inside.
Good flying
Lee
My shop is 14 1/2' by 21' inside.
I need a lot more room however when we got the 3 car garage I promised my wife I would always park our 2 cars inside.
Good flying
Lee
01-07-2004, 03:43 PM
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After having a scroll-saw, and using a buddies band saw once in a while.....and not seeing the item I'm about to mention on your list(if you mentioned it ...my bad here), but my most used tool is my trusty belt-sander w/disc sander on the side(as far as major table top tools go). I use that thing more then any other tool. I'm able to cut most everything quicker with a miter-box and razor saw, and if there's any shaping needed it then goes to the sander whereby I can cut anything down to whatever shape is needed. Seeing how I cut everything oversize and then sand-fit for perfection this is my favorite tool. Good luck. 
01-16-2004, 10:38 AM
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To All,
Thanks for all of your input. Last week I purchased the Dremmel 1680 with stand included. This is an updated version to the one that was discussed earlier. Seems as Dremmel recognized the fact that there was a QA problem with the previous model. They have fixed this model and added a pretty heavy duty stand for with it. Thanks again for everyone's input
Lee
Thanks for all of your input. Last week I purchased the Dremmel 1680 with stand included. This is an updated version to the one that was discussed earlier. Seems as Dremmel recognized the fact that there was a QA problem with the previous model. They have fixed this model and added a pretty heavy duty stand for with it. Thanks again for everyone's input
Lee
01-16-2004, 11:04 AM
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RE: Which saw is the best saw for a modeling workshop?
I have an old Sears Band saw that is about 40 years old. It is smooth as glass and I wouldn't trade it for anything. Check out local estate sales and classifieds in the paper to find old tools like this. With very little maintainence, they keep GOING!
My old Sears Scroll saw is about 50 years old!
I do about 80% of my cutting on my band saw. But if you are only going to own ONE SAW....make it a scroll saw. The band saw is a joy to use compared to the scroll saw, but there are some things that they just can not do.
If you have the space for it, a floor sitting two wheeled band saw is much better than a bench top three wheel saw. You want at least a 12" throat and most newer band saws have at least that. If you can not find and old treasure to restore, get a Grizzley. There are cheaper saws out there, but cheaper is NOT better! Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.
Mace Gill
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My old Sears Scroll saw is about 50 years old!
I do about 80% of my cutting on my band saw. But if you are only going to own ONE SAW....make it a scroll saw. The band saw is a joy to use compared to the scroll saw, but there are some things that they just can not do.
If you have the space for it, a floor sitting two wheeled band saw is much better than a bench top three wheel saw. You want at least a 12" throat and most newer band saws have at least that. If you can not find and old treasure to restore, get a Grizzley. There are cheaper saws out there, but cheaper is NOT better! Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.
Mace Gill
The Aeroplane Works
http://www.theaeroplaneworks.com
01-17-2004, 11:58 PM
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RE: Which saw is the best saw for a modeling workshop?
For model work, I'd go with the scrollsaw. Mine is a cheap Black and Decker, but its quite heavily built, and for the money,( I think I paid around $100 for it ) it's the most versatile saw. I use my tablesaw for ripping spars etc, and the bandsaw for wing ribs, but for what a halfway decent tablesaw costs, you could buy pre cut strips till the end of time. The bandsaw's nice too, but again, a decent one is expensive. With a scrollsaw, you can do anything except ripping long strips.
