Hello all and thanks in advance for any suggestions.
I've recently gotten interested in woodworking but I have no experience. For the sake of keeping me and those around me safe I'm reaching out for suggestions for getting my table and space set up within my budget.
For my table, I recently purchased a used Greenlee 24X48 tool storage box on casters and 2 solid core doors that are 36X84. My plan was to trim the doors down to 30X72 which eliminates the hardware. The doors are at least 80lbs each so I'm not sure that the 2 of them stacked is going to be feasible if I want to use the Greenlee for storage.
1. How much overlap should the top have (width and depth) beyond the metal table for vises, clamps etc.?
2. Is one solid door enough or should I stack the 2 for a 3 1/2" thick top?
3. With the casters and a single door the height of the table will be 33". I'm 6'6" so that puts it about 4 inches below my waist. Is there a standard height that is recommended?
4. I've picked up a 2HP dust collector from a friend in the filtration business so I think I'm good there.
5. What vises are recommended and how many? One front and one tail vise is what I was planning.
6. How should I attach the door to the top of the Greenlee?
My plan it to make floating shelves with grooves for LED strip lighting, pull out storage units for albums like the old Lane stuff, dining chairs and maybe some furniture and cabinets. So far I have the following tools but would welcome any suggestions for must have tools or accessories.
1. PC biscuit joiner
2. PC router. I don't have a router table yet.
3. Milwaukee corded circular saw
4. Older very basic Dewalt miter saw.
5. 18v reciprocating saw, oscillating tool, a couple of drills.
6. Old Hilti hammer drill.
7. Kreg pocket hole jig and rip-cut i picked up cheap on Craigslist.
8. I've picked up a dozen or so 3" C-Clamps, a variety of trigger clamps and some homemade stuff up to 48".
As of yet I do not have a table saw, planar, jointer, jigsaw or bandsaw. Trying to find some used stuff but also good quality if you have some recommendations.
Anything suggestions are appreciated and sorry if I came to the wrong place with these questions.
I've recently gotten interested in woodworking but I have no experience. For the sake of keeping me and those around me safe I'm reaching out for suggestions for getting my table and space set up within my budget.
For my table, I recently purchased a used Greenlee 24X48 tool storage box on casters and 2 solid core doors that are 36X84. My plan was to trim the doors down to 30X72 which eliminates the hardware. The doors are at least 80lbs each so I'm not sure that the 2 of them stacked is going to be feasible if I want to use the Greenlee for storage.
1. How much overlap should the top have (width and depth) beyond the metal table for vises, clamps etc.?
2. Is one solid door enough or should I stack the 2 for a 3 1/2" thick top?
3. With the casters and a single door the height of the table will be 33". I'm 6'6" so that puts it about 4 inches below my waist. Is there a standard height that is recommended?
4. I've picked up a 2HP dust collector from a friend in the filtration business so I think I'm good there.
5. What vises are recommended and how many? One front and one tail vise is what I was planning.
6. How should I attach the door to the top of the Greenlee?
My plan it to make floating shelves with grooves for LED strip lighting, pull out storage units for albums like the old Lane stuff, dining chairs and maybe some furniture and cabinets. So far I have the following tools but would welcome any suggestions for must have tools or accessories.
1. PC biscuit joiner
2. PC router. I don't have a router table yet.
3. Milwaukee corded circular saw
4. Older very basic Dewalt miter saw.
5. 18v reciprocating saw, oscillating tool, a couple of drills.
6. Old Hilti hammer drill.
7. Kreg pocket hole jig and rip-cut i picked up cheap on Craigslist.
8. I've picked up a dozen or so 3" C-Clamps, a variety of trigger clamps and some homemade stuff up to 48".
As of yet I do not have a table saw, planar, jointer, jigsaw or bandsaw. Trying to find some used stuff but also good quality if you have some recommendations.
Anything suggestions are appreciated and sorry if I came to the wrong place with these questions.