Now I am working on a bit holder for the burrs and now all I need to get is 3 more tools I want a small drill press, bench top sander with belt and disk and a scroll saw it seems like it is always a work in progress lol
well I haven't started a carving jet but I want to carve the Eggs that you see in the video I am going to do some Celtic knots on it and then I have a couple of pictures I want to do a relief carving of
Now I am working on a bit holder for the burrs and now all I need to get is 3 more tools I want a small drill press, bench top sander with belt and disk and a scroll saw it seems like it is always a work in progress lol
Good work space, Arch. Regarding a small drill press, Harbor Freight has a fairly large benchtop one for usually around $60. If you are planning on only doing small work Foredom makes one that you attach your flexshaft to but it only has a throw of a few inches and is somewhat expensive for what it is. Rio Grande sells a Proxxon mini drill press too, I have had good luck with that brand. Dremel makes a decent variable speed scroll saw, for about $160 at Home Depot.
@arch72 you got a good set up. I have a suggestion for a tool for you. A small bench top lathe in addition to the tools on your wish list. I have made a living for 35 years on a lathe turning deco and functional pieces. Once you learn how to use a lathe you will never be without one. Regardless I think you look at tools the way I do. Tools are toys.
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Very nice Archie. How long did it take you to get your room cleaned up before you took that video?
About a week and a half but mostly waiting on the table to come in the mail and @First_Warrior I have been looking at a lathe but not sure which one would be best any suggestions?
The lathe you are considering is pretty good for the price. Electronic Variable Speed control is what you want as switching pulleys is a thing of the past. Have fun!!
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Sander
Drill Press
Scroll Saw
Printer
here is a lathe I was looking at any good?