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From: Norm of Bandersnatch (no email)
Date: Fri Jun 09 2006 - 09:35:04 EDT
I think I could not withstand the loss of my drill press. With a vise
mounted on it I use it almost every day. Smaller bench versions are
available.
I have an expensive Bosch 1582VS sabre saw that is worth every penny.
My $100 plastic base 10" table saw gets a workout.
I use my router occasionally, with a straight edge makes a perfect edge,
and with ball bearing guide makes perfect roundovers too. I buy only 1/2"
shank carbide bitts.
My Ryobi RE 321 belt sander is a workhorse and I can hold it in one hand.
I have three Dremels, with different bitts on them, straight 1/8" carbide
with round end, drum sander and cut-off wheel (and lots of spare bitts).
I like my Porter-Cable orbital sander better than the less agressive
Makita.
I get a lot of use from Jan's 3/8" variable speed and bi-directional drill
motor. The best feature is that the chuck key snaps into a spot right on
the top of the drill motor case.
A wood scraper with various blades is valuable when refinishing brightwork.
It would also be a good idea it you can arrange to have a Home Depot
nearby...
Norm
S/V Bandersnatch
Lying St Augustine FL
> [Original Message]
> From: Sea Quell crew. <>
> To: <>; <>
> Date: 6/8/2006 9:57:09 PM
> Subject: lv-ab: Woodwork tools.
>
>
> I find myself working more with wood lately, and I have some future
> projects in mind too. Nothing too major, but I need to cut and shape
> some wood to make a surround for the boat heater, build some protection
> for the exhaust hoses in the lazarette, make a better way for the anchor
> rode to drop into the locker, that kind of thing.
>
> I have only the minimal tools now, am so lucky to have dock-friends with
> tools and garages for storing them. I'd like to own the primary tools
> myself.
>
> As a live-aboard we have space limitations, so must select our tools
> carefully. I don't have a workshop aboard, nor a work-table of any sort.
>
> What would you recommend I have as woodwork tool inventory, with the
> limitation that they have to be stored in the tight confines of my
> boat?? This is a 50-foot Gulfstar, two-cabin model.
>
> Thanks for your advice!
> -Neal.
>
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