Posted by bill epstein [ 65.189.211.118 ] on March 24, 2007 at 21:33:01:
In Reply to: Re: Spend the money on precision posted by Bob Brines on March 24, 2007 at 17:27:03:
The P-C 690 router has been around forvever and is still well-made unlike the 2 HP plunge they now offer. I have 2, they cut through anything and are easy to adjust. Neither plunge and I seldom use my big Freud FT-2000, not even for driver cut-outs.
A good cordless screw gun is a must and power isn't very important. I'd suggest a 12V Rigid from Home Depot. It has a lifetime guarantee which even covers battery replacement.
My table saw is the cheap looking Ryobi with foldong legs and wheels. It cuts 29" to the right which will do any cabinet panel. No problem to cut 3/4" MDF and surprisingly accurate. When not in use it stands aginst the wall near the door tucked behind one of the speakers. Rolls in and out to the patio easily.
Spend a hundred dollars on 8 Jorgensen 3/4" pipe clamp fixtures and black pipe instead of a nail gun. Get 4 of those quick-release clamps, too. 18 and even 16 ga. nails deflect in MDF anyway. No need to bother with screws for glue ups. Make some jigs for clamping the pieces square like Bob Brines shows on his website.
If you have to go with the circular saw Bob has good advice on the left hand blade saw. Its a big bastard, tho'.
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