Thread: building a production work shop

Originally Posted by floppyshoes

Unless you are a specialist, there is no way to tell what specialized tools you'll need. If you ask any two people you'd like to model, they will tell you different things. A craftsman's tools are a very personal thing, and selection comes down to style, ergonomics, habit and brand loyalty.

I agree. That is why I suggested starting with cheap basic tools and developing experience in the craft.

My advise and take it for what it's worth.

before buying any (expensive) tools try to first work on your talent, design skills, craftsmanship and building a name or reputation for yourself.

It's not because you buy yourself the most expensive camera in the world you'll become the world's best photographer either.

If all those skills and talents fall into place you will automatically know what tools to buy and what direction it is you need to take,

Originally Posted by Maximilian

My advise and take it for what it's worth.

before buying any (expensive) tools try to first work on your talent, design skills, craftsmanship and building a name or reputation for yourself.

It's not because you buy yourself the most expensive camera in the world you'll become the world's best photographer either.

If all those skills and talents fall into place you will automatically know what tools to buy and what direction it is you need to take,

So true. Reminiscent of Bart's sig line, "A straight will no more make you an expert shaver than a basket ball will turn you into a Magic Johnson" Kaptain_zero

Yeah, also you may end up just not liking the work. I've abandoned a few hobbies b/c I was interested at first, but the work ended up becoming more of a chore then something I liked doing. You could use the time you have to do increasingly complex restores and buy the tools you need as you move into new areas, or are doing some aspect of the work so frequently that you feel a need for a certain tool.

Originally Posted by DPflaumer

I'm thinking a dremel with wood cutting bits will be in my future too. The problem with power tools and acrylic is that it tends to melt. There was actually a post on here a week or so ago about that issue. I actually think a hand saw would fix that issue, but I haven't tried it yet.

Just tried one of the discs, on a piece of Gabon Ebony, used Dremel @ 2000 rpm, and cut a small piece that will be used for a spacer (roughly 1x3") in no time.
Here is the ones I got:
7pc HSS Saw Blade and Mandrel set, 1/8 inch shank: Widget Supply