Tools Question - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T09:59:11Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/tools-question?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A3045792&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBTW, I left ya a message on y…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-02-07:2592684:Comment:30457922018-02-07T22:04:44.806ZShawn Doylehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/ShawnDoyle
<p>BTW, I left ya a message on your wall, sir.</p>
<p>BTW, I left ya a message on your wall, sir.</p> It's going very well.I now ha…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-02-07:2592684:Comment:30456142018-02-07T22:04:01.458ZShawn Doylehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/ShawnDoyle
<p>It's going very well.<br/><br/>I now have a Rigid 10" miter saw, a Ryobi 10" table saw, a jig saw and a random orbit sander from Harbor Freight (forgot the brand name). Next up is a scroll saw and a router. <br/><br/>That may be all I need. I might get a small Harbor Freight drill press at some point, but I inherited a mechanism that I can strap a drill into and use it like a drill press. It's actually spring loaded at the bottom. Not sure how old it is, but it works.</p>
<p>It's going very well.<br/><br/>I now have a Rigid 10" miter saw, a Ryobi 10" table saw, a jig saw and a random orbit sander from Harbor Freight (forgot the brand name). Next up is a scroll saw and a router. <br/><br/>That may be all I need. I might get a small Harbor Freight drill press at some point, but I inherited a mechanism that I can strap a drill into and use it like a drill press. It's actually spring loaded at the bottom. Not sure how old it is, but it works.</p> Good stuff! Anything to make…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-02-07:2592684:Comment:30450662018-02-07T02:03:23.466ZCboxGypsyhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/JamesPavlov
<p>Good stuff! Anything to make the laborious tasks go faster helps.</p>
<p>Good stuff! Anything to make the laborious tasks go faster helps.</p> How's the tool collection goi…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-02-06:2592684:Comment:30451872018-02-06T23:42:02.187ZDarryl Tuttlehttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/DarrylTuttle
<p>How's the tool collection going?</p>
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<p>How's the tool collection going?</p>
<p></p> thats one nice piece of wood…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2017-12-11:2592684:Comment:30043592017-12-11T12:17:22.095ZTimothy Hunterhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TimothyHunter
<p>thats one nice piece of wood you have there... </p>
<p>the tools are nice too.. lol</p>
<p>thats one nice piece of wood you have there... </p>
<p>the tools are nice too.. lol</p> Hi, I think I fit into both c…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2017-12-10:2592684:Comment:30042352017-12-10T23:56:26.059ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>Hi, I think I fit into both camps when it comes to hand tools and machine tools.</p>
<p>I like to use both, and over the years have collected all the hand tools and machines I could ever need.</p>
<p>When doing work for other people it’s important to do the best work one can, so if a machine gives me a clean accurate job quickly, that’s the way I go. Time saved using machines gives me more time for work with hand tools.</p>
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<p>When I was doing my trade in London UK, many,…</p>
<p>Hi, I think I fit into both camps when it comes to hand tools and machine tools.</p>
<p>I like to use both, and over the years have collected all the hand tools and machines I could ever need.</p>
<p>When doing work for other people it’s important to do the best work one can, so if a machine gives me a clean accurate job quickly, that’s the way I go. Time saved using machines gives me more time for work with hand tools.</p>
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<p>When I was doing my trade in London UK, many, many years ago, it was a mix of a few machines and many hand tools at the bench. I remember thinking then, how can someone afford to pay me to sit here shaping away with these chisels, gouges and sandpaper, but they did…….but not for long.</p>
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<p>When I came to Australia and worked in the same trade, I did not even need my tool box. That’s why I started building/repairing stringed instruments, to keep my skills.</p>
<p>I still sharpen my chisels to the point where they will shave the hairs off my arm.</p>
<p>Sorry to ramble on.</p>
<p>I would hate to do all his by hand. Also showing a fraction of my handtools</p>
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<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306659667?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="640" class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/306659667?profile=original"></a></p> I've see a lot of how to/less…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2017-12-08:2592684:Comment:30022252017-12-08T16:37:17.023ZRichard Deanhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/RichardDean
<p>I've see a lot of how to/lessons etc video's over the past year plus, and this has to be one of the most useful, informative yet simple and well made video's I've had the pleasure, might be laying it on a little thick, but take a bow...seriously. Thank you!</p>
<p>Bookmarked and subscribed</p>
<p>fixed the link for you</p>
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<p>I've see a lot of how to/lessons etc video's over the past year plus, and this has to be one of the most useful, informative yet simple and well made video's I've had the pleasure, might be laying it on a little thick, but take a bow...seriously. Thank you!</p>
<p>Bookmarked and subscribed</p>
<p>fixed the link for you</p>
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<p></p> here is something I put toget…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2017-12-08:2592684:Comment:30018832017-12-08T15:35:44.362Zlawntrout guitarshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/lawntroutguitars
<p>here is something I put togetherhttps://youtu.be/A3B-REk0aJU</p>
<p>here is something I put togetherhttps://youtu.be/A3B-REk0aJU</p> I agree with the comments re:…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2017-12-08:2592684:Comment:30017812017-12-08T04:46:32.822ZDon Bearhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/DonaldHBear
<p>I agree with the comments re: not needing a lot of tools. I think when you get right down to it, you could build a perfectly fine CBG with only a drill - a small hand crank drill would work - if you didn't want to spend the $ for a power drill. Also a small "jab saw" to cut sound holes and you are good to go. </p>
<p>I have a well equipped power tool shop but mostly just use hand tools. You need to learn the basics first and it is much safer for a novice.</p>
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<p>I agree with the comments re: not needing a lot of tools. I think when you get right down to it, you could build a perfectly fine CBG with only a drill - a small hand crank drill would work - if you didn't want to spend the $ for a power drill. Also a small "jab saw" to cut sound holes and you are good to go. </p>
<p>I have a well equipped power tool shop but mostly just use hand tools. You need to learn the basics first and it is much safer for a novice.</p>
<p></p> And now I know what I have be…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2017-12-06:2592684:Comment:30007942017-12-06T20:26:22.039ZBr Harold F Stubbs IIIhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/HaroldFStubbsIII
<p>And now I know what I have been missing trying to carve stuff with chisel and hammer...</p>
<p>And now I know what I have been missing trying to carve stuff with chisel and hammer...</p>