MartyBu

Martin Buehring, Marietta, GA, AL, US
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Been doing woodworking as a hobby for 20 years, but only seriously the past 6 years. I has been the most fulfilling thing I have ever done.


Recent comments


Re: Play Fine Woodworking's Game: Against the Grain

Great teaching aid. I found all five items easily, but can see where newbies to woodworking may only see 1 or 2 of them.
I also feel that no jewelry of any type should be worn when using power tools. I now own a SawStop Professional for the added safety of it. The table saw is a very dangerous tool if used wrong. Stay safe out there.

posted: 9:03 am on June 29th  

Re: The Right Tool for the Job

I have two comments for those getting started. You don't need a lot of tools to get started with woodworking, and I would agree that you need a good set of chisels. For power tools, my first real tool was a Sears Contractors saw on which I added a good after-market fence. It did me well for years.

1st lesson about tools. If you buy cheap you will end up buying it twice. The second time it will be the better tool after you learn that cheap tools are harder to get results.

2nd lesson is start with simple projects, but not so simple that it does not test your skills. As you take on more complex projects, add the new tool necessary to do that project well.

Over the 18 years I have been doing woodworking, I have acquired 90% of what anyone would need.

By the way, I just replaced that old Sears saw with a brand new SawStop Professional. Sweet saw!

posted: 2:33 pm on February 10th