As all woodworkers know you can spend many years as well as a small fortune purchasing woodworking tools. But there are a couple of essential tools for a home workshop. There are three must have tools that every do-it-yourself wood working shop should have. The first is a good tablesaw they can be used for ripping and cutting dadoes. The second is a band saw although several cuts that can be made with a band saw can also be made with a saber saw I believe the band saw is a necessity. Lastly finally all wood working shops must have at least one router.
Table saws have three basic styles a contractors style table saw, a hybrid table saw and a cabinet style table saw. The contractors style is usually the least expensive and is built to fold up and be stowed in the back of a truck, this makes it a good option for the homeowner who has a small space. A cabinet style table saw is usually more heavy-duty and has at least a 3 hp motor on it and utilizes a 10 or 12 blade. These are designed to be used in one place so you need to have a good spot for it. They are usually larger than the other styles of table saws and are built with longevity in mind. A hybrid table saw falls in between the two is usually lighter built like that of the contractors table saw but built into a conventional cabinet these are a good option for the wood worker on a budget.
Routers are an extremely versatile tool that all woodworkers need. Today router bits can be bought in an unlimited number of different configuration. Whether you just need to chamfer an edge or you are building cabinet a wood working router is indispensable. Router bits are available with three different shank sizes 1/4″, 3/8″ and 1/2″ most router bits on the market today are carbide tipped.
A band saw allows the woodworker to cut tight curves and circles and also allows the woodworker to re-saw their stock into narrower pieces. Yes you can cut circles with a saber saw but the Delta the band saw will allow you to do this much quicker and with greater safety. Band saws come in a bench top design or a floor model. Bench top styles usually have a smaller throat clearance, generally in the 6 inch range where as floor models generally start out at about 12 inches and go up from there most of your larger commercial Delta the band saws have a least a 20 inch throat.
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