Guys… please forgive me…It has been way too long since I made an entry on this blog.
I managed to pick up a real bad case of the flu… It merged into a full on Sinus Infection that had me out of work for 7 days & landed me an emergency room visit. The CAT Scan revealed full sinus blockage. This explained the dizziness, fatigue, and major dehydration… Well, I made it! The budget has taken quite a hit though. Hospitals ain’t cheap… & missing 7 days of work makes it real hard to pay for the hospital. But there’s still plenty of things for us to talk about. So, back to it…
Every Wood Shop needs a table saw… We’d all love to have the “Powermatic PM 2000”, or the “SawStop Professional” as our centerpiece. Maybe, down the road a bit… it might be a bit more realistic for us to have a wish list with that kinda machinery on it… For now, we need something that will work, and that will hold us thru until we hit the lottery…
Craig’s List to the rescue, once again…
I picked up this 10” Ryobi BTS15 Table Saw w/ stand for $65…
For now… this will do…
Next, we need a Miter Saw/Chop Saw… Drum roll please…
$100 Brand new, right out the box, laser sight & all…
With patience & a firm resolve to get what you need & fit it into your budget, Craig’s List can be a Pearl of Great Price! My advice… (for what it’s worth), make up a list of what you need to get started. Factor in your budget. Prioritize which tools you need first… then patiently hunt them down on Craig’s List.
I have found my best Craig’s List deals, not in the “tools” section, but in the garage sales. It may take a bit more time to hunt them down. But in the end, it’s worth it… More to follow…