Comments on: Chuck in AZ – Shop Tour http://thewoodwhisperer.com/chuck-in-az-shop-tour/ Education and Entertainment for the modern woodworker. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:43:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Chuck http://thewoodwhisperer.com/chuck-in-az-shop-tour/#comment-38338 Chuck Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:55:08 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=966#comment-38338 Frank, I've been looking into garage air-conditioners and insulating the walls, but right now I only have a couple of fans that blow directly on the work space and most of the summer the temp is around 110-115. (I did insulate the garage doors which brought the temp down from 120ish.) Winter is beautiful here with temps in the garage ranging from 50 to 80. Right now I'm trying to decide between a new bandsaw and the air-conditioner. Frank,

I’ve been looking into garage air-conditioners and insulating the walls, but right now I only have a couple of fans that blow directly on the work space and most of the summer the temp is around 110-115. (I did insulate the garage doors which brought the temp down from 120ish.) Winter is beautiful here with temps in the garage ranging from 50 to 80. Right now I’m trying to decide between a new bandsaw and the air-conditioner.

]]> By: Frank http://thewoodwhisperer.com/chuck-in-az-shop-tour/#comment-27347 Frank Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:25:03 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=966#comment-27347 How are you keeping the shop cool? How are you keeping the shop cool?

]]> By: Frank http://thewoodwhisperer.com/chuck-in-az-shop-tour/#comment-27085 Frank Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:04:37 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=966#comment-27085 When it comes to having cars in the garage, I can only relate. My 2007 truck stays outside, but her car can't go out there - it might be dirty. :o) When it comes to having cars in the garage, I can only relate. My 2007 truck stays outside, but her car can’t go out there – it might be dirty. :o)

]]> By: Vic http://thewoodwhisperer.com/chuck-in-az-shop-tour/#comment-27050 Vic Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:01:43 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=966#comment-27050 Great way to work the space, Chuck. Craig, before you settle on an 8" jointer, consider the smallest planer you can get is a 12". When I upgrade from a 6" jointer, I'm thinking seriously about getting the new Grizzly 12" http://www.grizzly.com/products/12-Jointer-w-Spiral-Cutterhead/G0609X Great way to work the space, Chuck. Craig, before you settle on an
8″ jointer, consider the smallest planer you can get is a 12″. When I upgrade from a 6″ jointer, I’m thinking seriously about getting the new
Grizzly 12″ http://www.grizzly.com/product.....ead/G0609X

]]> By: Craig http://thewoodwhisperer.com/chuck-in-az-shop-tour/#comment-27048 Craig Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:27:04 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=966#comment-27048 I've got the Rigid Jointer as well. It works well enough, but if I could do over I would have got at least a Grizzley for a couple hundred more. I've learned the hard that I should buy my second tool first! I will no doubt upgrade to an 8" soon. $350 plus $600 equals $950, OUCH! could have had a Powermatic!! I’ve got the Rigid Jointer as well. It works well enough, but if I could do over I would have got at least a Grizzley for a couple hundred more.

I’ve learned the hard that I should buy my second tool first! I will no doubt upgrade to an 8″ soon. $350 plus $600 equals $950, OUCH! could have had a Powermatic!!

]]> By: Mike http://thewoodwhisperer.com/chuck-in-az-shop-tour/#comment-27040 Mike Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:23:20 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=966#comment-27040 Chuck - Nice shop! My shop is very similar - right down to the magnetic trays stuck to the side of the tool box! The only thing in mine that you don't have is a washer & dryer. I cover them with a temporary wood top to give me added table space. Mike Chuck – Nice shop! My shop is very similar – right down to the magnetic trays stuck to the side of the tool box! The only thing in mine that you don’t have is a washer & dryer. I cover them with a temporary wood top to give me added table space.

Mike

]]> By: Les http://thewoodwhisperer.com/chuck-in-az-shop-tour/#comment-27026 Les Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:59:38 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=966#comment-27026 You prove the old adage: Where's there's a will, there's a way. Nice job. You prove the old adage: Where’s there’s a will, there’s a way.

Nice job.

]]> By: Chuck http://thewoodwhisperer.com/chuck-in-az-shop-tour/#comment-27010 Chuck Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:19:27 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=966#comment-27010 Mike, The Rigid jointer is the best purchase I have made so far and I use it on nearly every project. It is extremely reliable and solid with very easy adjustments and good 4" dust collection. My woodworking went to another level when I started using it. I tested a few and came to the conclusion that you shouldn't skimp on a jointer as I have found it invaluable in the shop. Mike,

The Rigid jointer is the best purchase I have made so far and I use it on nearly every project. It is extremely reliable and solid with very easy adjustments and good 4″ dust collection. My woodworking went to another level when I started using it. I tested a few and came to the conclusion that you shouldn’t skimp on a jointer as I have found it invaluable in the shop.

]]> By: Mike http://thewoodwhisperer.com/chuck-in-az-shop-tour/#comment-26952 Mike Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:40:25 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=966#comment-26952 Hey Chuck, if you're reading this... how do you like the Rigid jointer? Hey Chuck, if you’re reading this… how do you like the Rigid jointer?

]]> By: Simon Girouard http://thewoodwhisperer.com/chuck-in-az-shop-tour/#comment-26948 Simon Girouard Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:41:14 +0000 http://thewoodwhisperer.com/?p=966#comment-26948 I like the way you put the sharpening station upside down with a hinge and flip it over when you need it. I like the way you put the sharpening station upside down with a hinge and flip it over when you need it.

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