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Hi everyone,
I've just joined, and posed a few questions to the experts out there, revolving around some of my thoughts, questions and hurdles to getting started in my woodworking hobby. I have a pretty basic set of tools, and am not going to go out and spend hundreds or thousands until I get started. I also want to make sure I enjoy the time and release of doing the work before my investment gets huge. I've got a few questions regarding some alternatives to some simple tools, just for thoughts, experiences, options, do they even exist, horror stories, etc.
* A guide/straight edge for a circular saw (instead of a tablesaw)
* Is there a jig or something to use as a drill press alternative? (make small straight holes for a peg board, or adjustable shelving).
* alternative to a KREG jig for pocket screws? (even a way to make one?)
* dowels vs biscuits, same application? (no need to buy a biscuit jointer?)
I've done a fair amount of reading, and rough building, but looking at affordable ways to grow my hobby, and see if it sticks. I'd love to have a shop full of tools, just not yet!
Thanks for the input! - Jay
I've just joined, and posed a few questions to the experts out there, revolving around some of my thoughts, questions and hurdles to getting started in my woodworking hobby. I have a pretty basic set of tools, and am not going to go out and spend hundreds or thousands until I get started. I also want to make sure I enjoy the time and release of doing the work before my investment gets huge. I've got a few questions regarding some alternatives to some simple tools, just for thoughts, experiences, options, do they even exist, horror stories, etc.
* A guide/straight edge for a circular saw (instead of a tablesaw)
* Is there a jig or something to use as a drill press alternative? (make small straight holes for a peg board, or adjustable shelving).
** does it have a depth stop?* alternative to a KREG jig for pocket screws? (even a way to make one?)
* dowels vs biscuits, same application? (no need to buy a biscuit jointer?)
I've done a fair amount of reading, and rough building, but looking at affordable ways to grow my hobby, and see if it sticks. I'd love to have a shop full of tools, just not yet!
Thanks for the input! - Jay