I rented a 10x15 storage unit

"AestheticsInMotion" (aestheticsinmotion) 08/13/2018 at 19:28 • Filed to: None

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And I’m starting a woodshop out of it since I can’t afford a house with a garage around here. What tools s hould I get? I'll be learning the trade as I go

So far there’s -

big jug of Titebond III wood glue x2

a glu-bot

12" quick grip clamps x4

4.5" spring clamps x20

Kreg K5 pocket screw jig

Kreg corner clamp x2

Kreg hardware kit

And over the coming weeks I’ll be picking up a miter saw and a table saw. I'm thinking a portable belt sander would be a good idea too. 

The goal is to build things. Lots of things. I’ve loved every second of woodworking at work, and now it’s time to try it out as a hobby. First step will be making a work bench, but I’ve got a ton of ideas to stay busy after that.

Any other tools you’d recommend? The storage space has 4 outlets, with two each on sepperate breakers so power isn’t really a concern. And the owners of the self storage place are awesome, I’ve already talked to them about this and they love the idea. Apparently a lot of businesses are run out of storage units in their property.

Nibby > AestheticsInMotion 08/13/2018 at 19:33

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you got a big unit

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > Nibby 08/13/2018 at 19:34

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that’s what she said

Captain of the Enterprise > AestheticsInMotion 08/13/2018 at 19:40

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I want to get into woodworking but I’m terrified I’d cut off a finger or something. So I’m going to recommend those plastic things to push wood through the saw instead of your hands and eye and ear protection since I’m a public health major. Also maybe a respirator for sanding.

Levitas > AestheticsInMotion 08/13/2018 at 19:42

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If you’re buying presurfaced /squared lumber (S4S) you’re best next tools are probably some mix of handheld circular saw, band saw, drill press, random orbital sander .

On the other hand, if you’re looking more into hand woodworking, a set of chisels, marking knife, hand saws, pin gauge, and some assortment of hand planes.

Also probably a nice workbench, Paul Sellers has a fantastic build series for one on his youtube channel if you haven’t watched any of his work.

You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much > AestheticsInMotion 08/13/2018 at 19:55

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Vacuum cleaner. You’ll be making lots of sawdust and it’ll help cleanup. Also most saws/sanders/etc. have a port to hook up a vacuum hose to to collect the dust. 

Quadradeuce > AestheticsInMotion 08/13/2018 at 20:04

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Table saw, miter saw, band saw, and router table make for a decent wood shop. Planer and jointer would round out the big tools. Drill press is nice too.

Look around on Craigslist for woodworkers who are upgrading their tools. The tools they are selling are usually a good step above standard home improvement store stuff. Sometimes you can even find semi commercial stuff.  And just because a tool is old doesn't mean it's worse than a new tool.

Just Jeepin' > AestheticsInMotion 08/13/2018 at 20:16

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Are you sure you can work in it? Mine specifically disallows that.

Definitely would be great if I could, it’s right around the corner from my house.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > AestheticsInMotion 08/13/2018 at 20:30

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Router, band saw, palm/DA sander, drill press, and maybe a biscuit jointer

bobbe17 > AestheticsInMotion 08/13/2018 at 20:40

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Biggest thing is don’t cheap out too much. If you’re debating two options, just get the better one because you’ll regret it later if you don’t . My regret is getting a simple miter saw rather than one that slides. Only being able to cut 4-6 inch wide boards really sucks.

fintail > AestheticsInMotion 08/13/2018 at 21:35

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Check the terms of your lease, you don’t want to get the boot.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > AestheticsInMotion 08/13/2018 at 21:39

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Have you watched any of Paul Seller’s videos on YouTube? The guy is pretty hardcore, and has been woodworking for something like 50 years.

I started with a 10" Rikon branded band saw.  It gave a pretty good (and safe) introduction to power equipment.  Keep an eye out on Craigslist/Kijiji (or whatever online service people use in your area) for woodworking equipment.  Sometimes you can get lucky and get some good deals.  I paid $40 for my first table saw (I had to spend $16 for a piece of metal to make a new fence), but I sold it 2-3 years later for the same I paid for it.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Captain of the Enterprise 08/13/2018 at 21:39

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Some of the hand tools can be plenty tame.  Although it’s amazing how much damage a sharp chisel can do. :P

BaconSandwich is tasty. > bobbe17 08/13/2018 at 21:40

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“Buy once, cry once” as a buddy of mine would say.  In the long run, you’ll rarely regret buying a more expensive tool.

TheRealBicycleBuck > AestheticsInMotion 08/13/2018 at 23:08

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Kreg pocket hole jigs. Look at Shop Teacher’s cabinet posts. All of his cabinets are assembled with pocket joinery. 

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > AestheticsInMotion 08/14/2018 at 00:07

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Hand tools like chisels, hand saws (especially a Japanese cross cut pull saw) , marking tools, hand planes, cork sand ing blocks etc etc

Machines are all well and good (I use them!) b ut you mostly make expensive IKEA with them and they can only take you so far . With hand tools, you learn to make joinery.

Check out Lee Valley or Lie-Neilsen Tools for some good stuff but if you want some high tolerance and beautifully made marking  tools then https://www.vespertools.com.au is the answer...

AestheticsInMotion > BaconSandwich is tasty. 08/14/2018 at 00:37

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I'm more afraid of a chisel than I am the power tools. I seent some things 

AestheticsInMotion > Levitas 08/14/2018 at 00:39

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I'll check out Paul Sellers, I don't really follow any craftsmen on YouTube yet. I hope to get into hand woodworking, but first I have to take care of building the things I actually need, which would probably be quicker with the modern equipment! 

AestheticsInMotion > BaconSandwich is tasty. 08/14/2018 at 00:43

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Nope, I’ll check him out. So what would I want to use a bandsaw for? Is it to the Jigsaw as the drill press is to the power drill?

Thanks for the reminder, I would love to find some vices too! 

AestheticsInMotion > fintail 08/14/2018 at 00:46

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It’s a real mom ‘n pop place, outskirts of Woodinville. The terms and conditions were basically “don’t steal from other units, help out if anyone is carrying something heavy in your vicinity, make sure to stop by the front to say hi”. I actually got the idea because as I was touring the space with the owner, we passed an old guy with a canopy set up, work bench underneath and a miter saw cutting away

AestheticsInMotion > Just Jeepin' 08/14/2018 at 00:47

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Yep, I talked to the owner about it. He even offered to help me out if I ever want another pair of hands. Cool place

Echo51 > AestheticsInMotion 08/14/2018 at 03:46

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What woodwork are you going to be doing? Could always start doing custom subwoofer boxes if you need more projects :P

shop-teacher > AestheticsInMotion 08/14/2018 at 07:29

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Spend some real money on the table saw and the miter saw. Get a 12" sliding miter saw, and get a good one. DeWalt or Bosch are both make excellent versions. Some guys swear by Festool. I haven’t been able to afford to try them, because they are EXPENSIVE. With a smaller space like that, I’d save up for a Bosch with a hinge arm instead of rails. They take up less space.

For small table saws, I prefer the DeWalts. Their rack and pinion fence is super accurate. Bosch’s table saw in also good though. The real hot ticket is the contractor version of a SawStop. They’re twice the price, but won’t cut your finger off. I want one in a big bad way.

I wouldn’t go arbitrarily buying tools. Wait until you see what you need as you start building a particular project , and then buy a really good version of that thing.

I predict you'll be adding a small truck to your fleet within the next couple months.

Just Jeepin' > AestheticsInMotion 08/14/2018 at 07:39

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Sweeeeet. 

functionoverfashion > AestheticsInMotion 08/14/2018 at 09:12

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You’ve got some basics covered, but I’ll say, get a pocket screw jig. Ask shop-teacher about that one, he loves his.

fintail > AestheticsInMotion 08/14/2018 at 09:54

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Nice!  Something like that could catch on, if people are considerate.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > AestheticsInMotion 08/14/2018 at 11:05

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The band saw is my go-to saw for cutting smaller stuff, and when I'm too lazy to get the table saw out (it's a portable DeWalt one). I think your analogy of comparing a skill saw to a band saw being like a drill to drill press is spot on.