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Eric_C


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Re: Calling all benchtop warriors

I work in the basement and don't have room or $$ for large 220v tools all around. I have a benchtop table saw, which is a real problem. I need to check the fence for squarness everytime I set it; it is underpowered, noisy, and vibrates too much to make a clean cut. I hope to replace it this summer with a high end contractors or hybrid saw. Router is mounted on a shopmade table with drawers to hold bits and jigs. Plan came from a taunton book. The benchtop drill press is mounted on a shopmade table with drawers that contain all the bits, jigs, and the hand-held drill. This is a wonderful setup. The plans are cut-down and modified from the router table plans. BAnd saw is 14" Delta closed cabinet from Craigslist. Works very well. After the table saw, I'd like to get a dust collector because the shopvac needs to be cleaned out way too often when abused as a dust collector, then a planer (13" benchtop)and jointer (6" floor standing). I think the benchtop jointers would be too small for furniture building.