Thread: Setting up a workshop?

Hey there guys,

Thanks again for all you input.
My list to follow Del1r1um.

All I've been doing is reading about this stuff kevint, time to put my money where my mouth is I think.

Funny you should mention starting at restoring Randy, I've pretty much come to that same conclusion myself. It's easier, an initial item to begin with and I can get to know the equipment before I really have to start to make it work at making blades from scratch. Plus, with Brad's exceptional tutorial videos there's no reason not to.
I don't know if it's something to do with being in the UK but all the grinders, I was planning on fitting buffer kits, are rated at 3000rpm, or close to it. There aren't any 1750! None that I can find anyway, there aren't even many dedicated polishers, hence my converting a grinder. Would the higher rpms cause a real problem?

I think sandblaster might be going a little bit too far at this early stageburns420, but it might be something to look at in the future.

Anyhoot, as mentioned, I've started a list. . . Man, the cost really mounts up doesn't it!? I'm trying to get it all from the same company to see if I can wangle a bit of discount.

Pillar Drill Bench 5-Speed 745mm Height 550W/230V Sealey GDM50B
350W 230V Belt And Disc Sander 50021 Draper Bds368
Bench Grinder 200mm 600W/230V Heavy-Duty Sealey BG200/99
200mm Buffing Wheel for Bench Grinder Sealey BG200BW
Professional Bandsaw 200mm Sealey SM1303
100mm Engineers Vice 44506 Draper Bv2/L
Draper Expert 100mm Soft Jaws For Engineers Vices 89717 Draper Sj100
Draper Expert 100mm 3 Way Drill Press Vice 64585 Draper Dpv100/3
Paint Spray Respirator Deluxe Model Sealey SSP1604
Ball Pein Pin Hammer 4oz Sealey BPH04
Ball Pein Hammer 8oz Hickory Shaft Sealey BPH08
Draper Expert Safety Glasses 10303 Draper 6625
750W 230V 750W Dust Extractor 87937 Draper De750
Digital Vernier Calliper 0-150mm/0-6� Sealey AK962EV

I know there's more I need, like a work bench, but this is to give you an idea of my idea, and to let you tell me if my choices are poor. Be brutally honest, I want you input guys.

Rob.

Originally Posted by Arcanum

I know there's more I need, like a work bench, but this is to give you an idea of my idea, and to let you tell me if my choices are poor. Be brutally honest, I want you input guys.

Rob.

Wow that is some of a list. I think you have yourself a huge arsenal that takes a lot of time before getting familiar with everything you can make with it. I'm not so fancy after electric tools (i rather do it with hand tools, if possible/reasonable) but add yourself a table router and you can make a whole new furniture to your house.

Ok, to be brutally honest, you are buying a yacht before swimming in the ocean and finding out if you like it.

This is one hobby that can get really out of hand very fast. The RAD & HAD bit me pretty hard. Over 700 razors and 100-200 hones to prove it.
On the equipment side I have exercised some restraint (some...)

A lot of my tools are second hand or shop made. You can save a bunch of money by buying used.

I sent you a link for a variable speed rotary tool. The other guys who have one really like it much better than a Dremel type tool. I would purchase that, some accessories for it including buffing wheels and sanding drums, a few fine files and a punch to remove pins with, a coping saw, sandpaper, brass rod & washers, nice woods 1/8" thick and a few junk razors to practice on and start there.

Then start looking at some woodworking/machinist groups in your area. They will have an abundance of used tools/equipment/and ideas.

Hope this helps,

a 2x72 belt grinder is one of the best investments you can buy. there are several good models and most all of them have a large variety of wheel diameters and platens that can be interchanged. plus there is a huge array of belt grits and polishing belts that can be bought and used. i have been using my bader bm2 for almost 20 years and it has served me flawlessly the whole time. kmg, bader, burr king are all good models. they cost a bit up front but compared to how adaptable they are and how long they last they are more than worth there weight.

There is a lot that can be done with a dremel; they have attachments that turn it into a drill press, a jig saw, a planer, and even a rotary saw. There are large drums that, when attached to a mounted dremel, might be usable in grinding but that's just speculation.
That's where I would start but, judging by your list, you have the means and space to acquire a more full kit.

If you do get a dremel, don't waste your time with a cordless; the power just isn't there.