patches Posted October 1, 2020 Share I actually do have a Kreg Accu-Cut XL track setup (which I've only briefly used thus far), but I absolutely need a better quality circular saw. The repetition of the table saw is what's drawing me to it, but for the moment, practice with the track saw will have to do until more space and/or money is found!Do they have "Men's Sheds" in your area, or some other form of community membership workshop? I'm a member at one in my area. They have an awesome workshop with all the woodwork tools I could ever need, including a nice new R100,000 Sawstop cabinet saw. For about R1000/yr and a 5min drive, it keeps me from buying expensive tools I really don't need to own. That said, I still want to get the jobsite saw for home Hairy, Rocket-Boy, bertusras and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted October 5, 2020 Share Random question for you guys, I need to sand the ends of some blocks, have been using a disk sander up until now (one of those Ryobi combo's), but need to put something a little more robust in place, which is better to use, belt sander or disk sander? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 5, 2020 Share Do they have "Men's Sheds" in your area, or some other form of community membership workshop? I'm a member at one in my area. They have an awesome workshop with all the woodwork tools I could ever need, including a nice new R100,000 Sawstop cabinet saw. For about R1000/yr and a 5min drive, it keeps me from buying expensive tools I really don't need to own. That said, I still want to get the jobsite saw for home This would be wonderful.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dev null Posted October 5, 2020 Share Random question for you guys, I need to sand the ends of some blocks, have been using a disk sander up until now (one of those Ryobi combo's), but need to put something a little more robust in place, which is better to use, belt sander or disk sander? I think there is a greater chance for grain tearout when using a belt sander for this. Rocket-Boy, Stretched@Birth and Captain Fastbastard Mayhem 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted October 5, 2020 Share I think there is a greater chance for grain tearout when using a belt sander for this.Someone on here mentioned that a belt sander is a slightly less aggressive electric planer.I think that was pretty accurate.It takes a whole lot of getting used to and can take a lot of material off.For jobs with more finesse required I use a random orbit with 40 and 60 grit paper, removes material fast but has a lot more control. Stretched@Birth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefmeister Posted October 5, 2020 Share Random question for you guys, I need to sand the ends of some blocks, have been using a disk sander up until now (one of those Ryobi combo's), but need to put something a little more robust in place, which is better to use, belt sander or disk sander? I assume you're talking about a stationary disc/belt sander combo?Disc sanders can burn your wood if it builds up too much heat and dust extraction isn't good - your pads with also clog up quicker.If you can set up the table square (assuming again it need's to be square seeing as you need to sand blocks) to the belt side, then you can just use a combination of the two. The belt specifically along the grain direction, and then 'grind' it down on the end grain with the disc, remove burn marks with the belt side again. Stretched@Birth and DJR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plentipotential Posted October 5, 2020 Share Random question for you guys, I need to sand the ends of some blocks, have been using a disk sander up until now (one of those Ryobi combo's), but need to put something a little more robust in place, which is better to use, belt sander or disk sander? A belt sander can very quickly destroy the square. Edit: I should have included, use the disc and the fence/miter gauge. Edited October 5, 2020 by Plentipotential Stretched@Birth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted October 5, 2020 Share I assume you're talking about a stationary disc/belt sander combo?Disc sanders can burn your wood if it builds up too much heat and dust extraction isn't good - your pads with also clog up quicker.If you can set up the table square (assuming again it need's to be square seeing as you need to sand blocks) to the belt side, then you can just use a combination of the two. The belt specifically along the grain direction, and then 'grind' it down on the end grain with the disc, remove burn marks with the belt side again.Yes, stationary combo. Based on all of the replies, seem the disk is the right way to go. Thanks for all of the responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plentipotential Posted October 13, 2020 Share Made this guy. Bit of fun. Wine barrel staves and some left over walnut. DJR, Long Wheel Base, Ispeed_V and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertusras Posted October 14, 2020 Share Do they have "Men's Sheds" in your area, or some other form of community membership workshop? I'm a member at one in my area. They have an awesome workshop with all the woodwork tools I could ever need, including a nice new R100,000 Sawstop cabinet saw. For about R1000/yr and a 5min drive, it keeps me from buying expensive tools I really don't need to own. That said, I still want to get the jobsite saw for home I was on a bit of a holiday, so I missed this post. Unfortunately, to my best knowledge we don't have such services. I would definitely subscribe to it though! Anyhow, the table saw itch is still itching, even though I have no clue where I'm gonna put it... Rocket-Boy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuxstir Posted October 14, 2020 Share I was on a bit of a holiday, so I missed this post. Unfortunately, to my best knowledge we don't have such services. I would definitely subscribe to it though! Anyhow, the table saw itch is still itching, even though I have no clue where I'm gonna put it... As far as I know the closest thing we have is Made in workshop Rocket-Boy and bertusras 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertusras Posted October 14, 2020 Share As far as I know the closest thing we have is Made in workshop Some very impressive tools, but the pricing structure is a bit apprehensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuxstir Posted October 14, 2020 Share Some very impressive tools, but the pricing structure is a bit apprehensive. Never Have I used them, but its handy to know about if you like me with not much workspace, and not much tools besides a sander, a drill and a jigsaw, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted October 14, 2020 Share As far as I know the closest thing we have is Made in workshopThat looks really cool.If you know exactly what you need to do and get yourself ready then it could be worth it.Things like wide beltsanders for live edge slabs etc would be awesome, if you had to pay someone to do that for you it would end up costing more Im sure. carrera4s and Tuxstir 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 14, 2020 Share That looks really cool.If you know exactly what you need to do and get yourself ready then it could be worth it.Things like wide beltsanders for live edge slabs etc would be awesome, if you had to pay someone to do that for you it would end up costing more Im sure.The 30 day bundle for R 5,210 is bloody decent. That's less than you'd pay for the rent alone to have enough space for a small selection of tools. carrera4s, Robbie Stewart and Hairy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b-rad Posted October 15, 2020 Share Someone on aviation forum, Avcom, is selling off some tools. Might be of interest to some here. Avcom.co.za advert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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