norval

I am outfitting a new 25x40 shop in retirement. Have been taking classes the last 18 months with the goal of making furniture, especially a rolltop desk. Equipment I have tentatively selcted is as follows and I am interested in any and all +/- comments. Thanks
SCM S520 planer
SCM F410 surface jointer
SawStop
Note: General to be Canadian made – suggest other models if those shown not Canadian
General 10” 350R-T50 table saw
General 15-020 oscillating spindle sander
General 15-035 DC 6 x 48 belt and 12” disc sander combo
General 490-1 15” bandsaw
General 15-870 bench grinder
General 16” 75-915 drill press with work light
Agazzani 24” bandsaw
JDS multi-router with air clamps, 2 manual clamps, digital measuring, stand
Delta DP300L 12” drill press with laser
JessEm Mast-R-Lift Excel table
Jointech SmartMiter
Makita laser chop
Festool random orbiting sanders (3)
Wolverine tool rest system and diamond turning tool
Forest 80 tooth cross cut table saw blades (2)
Forest 80 tooth combination table saw blades (2)
8” dial-a-width Freud dado set
Fuller brad point and twist drill bit set (7 pieces)
Dewalt 625 router

Jason W

Looks like a nice list of tools! The only thing I would warn you about, given the size and capabilities of your other tools, is that you might want a bigger Ban saw. One of my first buys was a 14" Jet w/a 1 hp motor. After doing some re sawing on it I found out the motor would over heat quickly and occasionally wouldn't get the height I needed. I've had to purchase a six inch riser kit for it and am now looking for a motor that will fit with a little more HP.

BTW, you'll need more Festool stuff lol

Add: Oops, didn't see the other Ban saw

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12penny

Beer fridge and music?

tl_foster

Do you need an apprentice?? I'd love to work in that shop! Sounds like a lot of fun. Once you get that setup, it may be hard to get you out of there.

dbhost

Nice size, even nicer to have the time to work in it...

I will only comment on the stuff I know about...

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SawStop

Which one? 3HP single phase, 5HP three phase, Cabinet saw, contractor saw. What options? The saw stop is a nice machine, with some great options that can run into a mess of money...

Didn't you just list the SawStop above? Why 2 table saws?

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General 490-1 15” bandsaw

With the capacities of your other tools, that band saw might not be enough for you...

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General 16” 75-915 drill press with work light

Both Delta and Steel City have models that have a full 6" quill throw, since you are sinking Caddilac money into this shop, why use a metalwork drill press instead of one designed from the ground up for woodworking?

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Agazzani 24” bandsaw

Okay, so that 15" band saw might be big enough since you are getting a monster saw as well. Might be hard to shove a tree into this but it might be big enough...

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Delta DP300L 12” drill press with laser

Good choice. Lots of guys have those and speak very highly of them. But why 2 drill presses?

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8” dial-a-width Freud dado set

I can't speak for the Freud sets, but I do know the dial in / wobble sets have a reputation for being less than accurate. IMHO, you would be better served by a good stacked dado set. I have the Oshlun and it leaves a laser sharp dado. Couldn't ask for anything more...

With the sheer number of tools, and the size of the shop space, it looks like this is more of a business venture than a hobby shop. The SawStop is a good investment, I would think if you are going to grab one, and need a second table saw, why not have both of them SawStop saws? I mean if you are going to be paying the premium for the SawStop technology already, go all out...

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KevinK

Well being Canadian and a fan of General I would definitely agree with your list. I would probably add the Incra Cross Cut Sled 5000 or the excaliber sliding table to the list rather than the joint tech mitre. I would also add a belt sander to the list, a SCM model is good. And for dust collection I would go with the oneida, with those tools you will need a dust collection and air filtration system. Finally I would also add Festool routers to the list. Not sure if you have any hand tools and measuring tools but Lee Valley would be a good place to start for these things. For saw blades I would consider FS Tool, not well known but excellent high end blades.

Good Luck, look forward to hearing and seeing your future, and hope I get there someday.

Kevin