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I find that I am in need of some advice.
I have always enjoyed the idea of woodworking. In truth however, I have probably made more sawdust than anything else.
I am getting to the point in my life however that I am wanting to get more serious in this hobby however.
And, as luck would have it, my wife just gave me the go-ahead to add/up-grade a power tool.
I am torn on what direction to go however.
I am thinking that I might need to go one of 3 directions.
I have a very basic Delta 10inch table saw.
It cuts. I have never been terribly happy with it though. The fence is cheap and does not hold true very well. The miter is not very good either.
And it is a small table with no extensions for plywood.
I have a very basic, compound Delta 10inch miter saw.
It also cuts…but has no frills and I do not think that it is what you would call “true” with the angles either.
I also have some other tools like a Ryobi router and table.
I do not have any jointers or planers…etc…
As I said, I am torn on what direction to go.
Would I be better served to upgrade my table saw?
I am considering the Bosch 4000-9. I also have looked at the Rigid.
Maybe it would be a better idea to upgrade the miter saw. I have not set on which one of these to get beyond a 12 inch though if I go this direction.
Still..maybe I would be better served to work with these tools and get something I do not have like a jointer or a planer.
I am planning on building some cabinets and bookcases as well as picture frames in the near future.
Space is also somewhat of a premium as I work out of my garage.
I know that I will eventually upgrade some more but it is unlikely that much more will happen before I start the cabinets and frames.
So I need the advice of some people who know more about this than me.
If you were in my position, what tool would you find most invaluable?
What direction would you go?
Thanks for any advice.
I have always enjoyed the idea of woodworking. In truth however, I have probably made more sawdust than anything else.
I am getting to the point in my life however that I am wanting to get more serious in this hobby however.
And, as luck would have it, my wife just gave me the go-ahead to add/up-grade a power tool.
I am torn on what direction to go however.
I am thinking that I might need to go one of 3 directions.
I have a very basic Delta 10inch table saw.
It cuts. I have never been terribly happy with it though. The fence is cheap and does not hold true very well. The miter is not very good either.
And it is a small table with no extensions for plywood.
I have a very basic, compound Delta 10inch miter saw.
It also cuts…but has no frills and I do not think that it is what you would call “true” with the angles either.
I also have some other tools like a Ryobi router and table.
I do not have any jointers or planers…etc…
As I said, I am torn on what direction to go.
Would I be better served to upgrade my table saw?
I am considering the Bosch 4000-9. I also have looked at the Rigid.
Maybe it would be a better idea to upgrade the miter saw. I have not set on which one of these to get beyond a 12 inch though if I go this direction.
Still..maybe I would be better served to work with these tools and get something I do not have like a jointer or a planer.
I am planning on building some cabinets and bookcases as well as picture frames in the near future.
Space is also somewhat of a premium as I work out of my garage.
I know that I will eventually upgrade some more but it is unlikely that much more will happen before I start the cabinets and frames.
So I need the advice of some people who know more about this than me.
If you were in my position, what tool would you find most invaluable?
What direction would you go?
Thanks for any advice.