Expensive Tools For Cheap - A Beginners Guide for Woodworking Tool Progression

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  • čas přidán 10. 06. 2024
  • For beginners to intermediate woodworkers. How to decide how when to buy new and used. Also how to turn those big purchases into investments that pay off over time.
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Komentáře • 146

  • @davedaniels8211
    @davedaniels8211 Před rokem +2

    We moved house into a quiet cul de sac, where our new neighbours made us very welcome. With a double garage, I set to work modifying my new workspace . Once my neighbours realised I could do carpentry, I started doing little jobs, freebies, at weekends for them. A neighbour, 2 houses down, said she lost her husband several years ago and would I like to have 1st dibs on his workshop. I learned he was a highly gifted tradesman, spending time in Europe installing high end cabinets in yachts. Once she opened the workshop doors, my jaw dropped. It's all got to go she said. I made a fair offer and she accepted, knowing it would all get used. Everything was perfectly aligned and maintained. The guy was meticulous. His level of skill by far surpassing my own, but I'll make sure I move on some of my older tools to a good cause. Right place, right time. Regards from 🇬🇧

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Wow! Super great right place and time story! Very jealous! 👍

  • @Tiger2000Lion2005
    @Tiger2000Lion2005 Před rokem +5

    "Buy once cry once" has become popular. When you first start, I believe you are correct when taking this growing process. Unfortunately, I have found that I've quickly upgraded from a delta table saw to a large sawstop, from a 14 inch rikon bandsaw to an 18 inch powermatic, from a small table top jointer to a 16 inch one and from a 6 inch jointer to a 16 inch model. I was able to recoup some of the money from the cheaper tools but wished I would just have bought good tools from the start. Since taking this approach, I have never once regretted buying the larger ones, including festool. You could argue that if I had not followed your initial strategy I would not have gotten to where I am now, but I do prefer, in retrospect and in my opinion, to just do it "right" the first time and save to get a tool that will outlast me.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem +2

      I wouldn’t disagree at all Trust me I’m a spender too. And I’ve also been guilty of getting into some thing like getting hard-core into golfing, buying expensive clubs for my sons and I, building a full virtual golf suite in the basement and then not playing for 2 years 😂 so for a lot of people it is good to dip the toe in and then see if it sticks, both ways are good just have to know what type of person you are 👍

  • @Rusty_ok
    @Rusty_ok Před rokem +14

    I have to limit any tools I add because my shop is so small. I have a single bay garage and everything is packed into a small space. My shop is so small I have to use short pencils, 6ft tape measures and only need 3 ft extension cords.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem +1

      Wow have to use short pencils! Then yes a lot of thought before your adding in anything there! Bet you have some creative solutions!

    • @Rusty_ok
      @Rusty_ok Před rokem +3

      @@BitnerBuilt I call it my “micro” shop, French cleats up the walls and storage racks on the ceiling. Band saw, drill press and work benches are all on wheels. All my wood stock is stored in racks made with threaded pipe that hang down from the ceiling just far enough so the garage door has about 1” of clearance when opening. Oscillating sander and thickness planer are on a revolving top carton wheels so they are easy to access but both fit in one small footprint. Compound miter saw is stored and clamped to the tailgate of my pick up in driveway when needed. Plan to purchase the saw stop job site pro with the folding cart If I can figure out what to move or modify to make the folded version fit against the wall under existing shelving. Any ideas on how to maximize space or improve work flow are helpful.

    • @ericwatson101
      @ericwatson101 Před rokem +1

      I'm currently figuring all my storage and tool placement in my 12x14 shop everything except my jointer is mobile and that's only a floor model because I inherited it but I'm really enjoying the content very inspiring

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      @@ericwatson101 thanks Eric! You know you can always put floor models on castors too, 3/4 board with 4 castors is all you need, will still be stable

  • @utoobuser206
    @utoobuser206 Před rokem +1

    Your very clear and on point with a bit of humor and humility as well as down to earth with valuable information, so i subscribed immediately.

  • @twoweary
    @twoweary Před rokem +4

    Some good advice here. I’m a huge fan of buying used. However, saying (9:45) you’re going to sell something for x amount of $$ and actually doing so are two different things. I see 6” jointers for sale all the time for 2-300. My 6” Grizzly jointer was advertised at $100 , turned out to be an older acquaintance of mine who gave it to me knowing I would use and take care of it. Nice video.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Thanks! I actually already had a buyer for it when I filmed. Taking care of quality tools and you can make your case for their value. Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Cigarsmokin_woodworker
    @Cigarsmokin_woodworker Před rokem +1

    Well done . Stay humble don’t go crazy commercial and you’ll go a long ways .

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Thanks Very Much TW! Humbles the way to be!

  • @anthonyseiver7000
    @anthonyseiver7000 Před rokem +2

    On small power hand tools, in Australia it mostly used tools from tradies (or contractors) in the second hand market. These tools have been worked but people still have high expectations on resale value. The rest of the market is cheap store brand tools from the local big box store. They have been used for a single project and again people want to sell them at retail - but unlike Harbour Freight there is very little to recommend about these tools.

  • @darinterhark8686
    @darinterhark8686 Před rokem +1

    for a new channel you are producing great content, keep up the good work!

  • @kfhagan
    @kfhagan Před rokem +1

    I agree completely with most of what you said. One thing I would caution though is that you should NOT buy older model table saws that do not have integrated riving knives. The safety and convenience of that feature (now required by law), is well worth the extra cost of the newer model saws.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Very good tip. I’m always very big on safety. Totally agree!

  • @anthonytran9191
    @anthonytran9191 Před rokem +1

    Good tips... I buy new and used tools based on the need at the time..saves money and helps you spend it on projects to earn for the next tool or job.

  • @prinsa1889
    @prinsa1889 Před rokem +1

    Great video, I love your common sense approach.

  • @randyharrod8721
    @randyharrod8721 Před rokem +1

    Love your videos, hoping you do a video of your miter station. Keep on rocking the channel.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Thanks Randy! It’s on the list! I actually want to rip it apart and make something better ( that would be it’s 4/5th iteration so I do that a lot 😅) so might do one before that to point out the pros and cons etc

  • @gregghernandez2714
    @gregghernandez2714 Před 16 dny

    I'm with you. I am what is called tool agnostic. I have everything from a Hercules grinder to a DeWalt job site table saw to a Makita track saw. The colors don't need to match. Everything just needs to work. I have never bought a used tool but you sure have me thinking. Since I live alone, I will probably get a nice Saw stop cabinet saw. Like you, that can wait at least for a little while.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před 16 dny

      Yea taste the rainbow of tool colors, they all have some winners 👍

  • @RYwoodview
    @RYwoodview Před rokem +1

    You're good. Ran across this, enjoyed & appreciated it, subscribed. You'll be a big success here!

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Thanks very much. I hope I can keep bringing you good content!

  • @woodrowsmith3400
    @woodrowsmith3400 Před rokem +1

    I like to buy and sell old table saws, mostly Delta's for the much better Jet-Lock fences (the round tube rails,front and back). I will buy an older Craftsman, but usually for a full restoration and not a daily driver. You can also find direct drive Delta's with a modern T-square fence at very modest prices.
    The biggest problem I find with older saws is that they are out of tune...out of square...and cutting becomes not only a chore, but a hazard. It usually takes me 4-6 hrs to tune a Craftsman/Emerson saw, because of the crappy fence, where I can tune a fully disassembled/reassembled Delta in about 90 minutes. A good set of mechanics tools and decent mechanical aptitude are required, as well as squares, levels and a dial indicator, while not 100% necessary, is very helpful.
    Learning about your saw will save you grief down the road. Learn to adjust and tune your saw. There are now many resources online to help you.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      That’s great Woodrow! It’s funny how many people on here have told me how just like some guys like to buy an old car and restore them back to new, the same can be said with quality power tools. I had a real fun time last week taking apart that grizzly, cleaning, everything, re-wiring it, and putting on a new controller box and sealing up at dust collection system, so that it actually works well 😅. This will definitely be my jointer for the foreseeable future

  • @GFRadarAble
    @GFRadarAble Před rokem +1

    I have grown my collection as you stated, over 50 years of need and use. Thanks for putting this out there!

  • @Wayneooo
    @Wayneooo Před rokem +1

    I believe your presentation is what draws us in. Thanks

  • @ThePr8head
    @ThePr8head Před rokem +3

    Wow I found your channel about a week ago and subscribed after the first video. You make great content that hits all the checks. I have been out of woodworking for a long time and I REALLY MISS IT!!!!! Keep up the great work YOUR CHANNEL ROCKS!!!!!

  • @stephenzello3519
    @stephenzello3519 Před rokem +1

    CZcams. You deserve it your videos are very good. I’d like to see shop project, jig, shop organization videos. Thanks and best of luck.

  • @millcat20
    @millcat20 Před rokem +1

    Mate you put out a good product, you're knowledgeable (without preaching) and you are relatable. Keep on keeping on 😂👍🇦🇺

  • @wolfmanamadeus
    @wolfmanamadeus Před rokem +1

    Thank you for the video. I am a sixty one year old setting up my 1st wood workshop and needed this advice. I look forward to your other videos

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Fantastic angel! Feel free to reach out with any questions. I’ll keep trying to bring the good content

  • @dennisbeardall2949
    @dennisbeardall2949 Před 6 měsíci

    Really enjoy your work! Keep up the great work

  • @jaimeecaballeros9742
    @jaimeecaballeros9742 Před rokem +1

    Good job on the videos my friend.

  • @davepruitt2739
    @davepruitt2739 Před 2 měsíci

    Great wisdom. Keep up the good work

  • @tpaulsmith7194
    @tpaulsmith7194 Před rokem +1

    Good advice.

  • @FrazerCanyonWoodworks
    @FrazerCanyonWoodworks Před rokem +1

    Lol that craftsman jointer was my same first used big tool buy.

  • @davidndahura7437
    @davidndahura7437 Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you ❤.

  • @Gord19
    @Gord19 Před rokem +1

    Keep up the great work. You’re really helping out a newbie.

  • @jimrosson6702
    @jimrosson6702 Před rokem +1

    Great video congratulations on your new channel can’t wait to see what you do. Lots of great advice in this video for us new wood workers thanks for sharing

  • @To-Lo77
    @To-Lo77 Před rokem +2

    Great information & content bro. Stumbled across your channel & immediately subscribed once I watched the 1st video. Keep up the great work. Some wood working build videos would be great to see sometime tho, as a suggestion. So many channels have gotten away from build videos. That's the whole point of TY. HOW TO..... thanks again for the content 👍

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Thanks Tony! Been filming a small build for days now that should post in a day or two, builds just take soooo long to film that I’ve been throwing in some talkies in between!

  • @breslaj4
    @breslaj4 Před rokem +1

    Great video. I agree 100% about tool progression. I had a DeWalt jobsite saw that was fine for many years. As I progressed I needed something bigger. I literally took about 8 months to decide on different ones because I was looking for pre-owned. I would up with a much older Craftsman 113 table saw and with some cleaning and a few upgrades I am so happy with my decision. Keep up the good work!

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Thanks Jason! Yes the older craftsman tools if upkept really will stay the test of time!

  • @MrJohn0667
    @MrJohn0667 Před rokem +1

    Great stuff bro, I’m an intermediate wood worker . Just got a 10x16 shed that I’m trying to cram all my stuff into but I’m making it work. Love content on small work spaces and tools. Great job!

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Nice would love to see some pics to see how you make it work! Make the best of the space you have!

  • @jayeckhart1561
    @jayeckhart1561 Před rokem +1

    I have been thinking about starting a youtube channel for a while and you did exactly what I was thinking of doing. Put a bunch of videos out there all at once to get things rolling. Congratulations on your great start and great videos.

  • @nedrapollari894
    @nedrapollari894 Před rokem

    Great work just like to see a little more hands on projects

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Workin on it! Hands on take a week or more to film so trying to do 1 every 4 videos. Todays will be incorporating a laser into woodworking process but then after I’m ripping up a corner of the shop and rebuilding it so that will be a few builds in a row

  • @whatwouldwesleycook9759
    @whatwouldwesleycook9759 Před rokem +1

    I have the same miter saw and also used the coupon when I bought it two years ago, and just checked it last night to see if it needed re-calibration. It is still spot on 90 degrees.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Right! They made a very solid product with that one at a cant best price

  • @gtp1172
    @gtp1172 Před rokem +1

    Ryobis new batteries still can be used in the old tools [18 volt] unlike other brands. I got a good mix of both.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Yeah, somebody else mentioned that that’s good to know

  • @deniseanderson6499
    @deniseanderson6499 Před rokem +1

    You gave great advice! I’m a beginner woodworker and I’ve been slowly adding tools. I have a 7” miter saw and am shopping for a bench top planer. I’ve been using an electric hand planer. Thanks for making it ok to take it slow and buy mid-level tools!

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem +1

      Aww thanks! Sure thing you don’t have to go $$$$ until your making the money to pay for it with those tools. I’m going to put our some “easy” builds this week and next like making your kitchen drawers hold 50% with a 15min $10 build!

    • @ApexComplete
      @ApexComplete Před rokem +1

      I was in a similar situation and I went with the Bauer benchtop planer from Harbor Freight, it's been going strong for like 2 years now. It's not amazing but it's like 1/3 the price of the Dewalt that everyone raves about and it's a massive improvement over an electric hand planer, like night and day what you can do. Just like OP says, no need to go crazy and get high-end stuff until you need really high-end stuff because you're making expensive high quality product.

  • @danieldrake8908
    @danieldrake8908 Před rokem +2

    Really enjoying your content! Could you make a video on the work you've done to your Delta 35-725? I have the same model and have been trying to figure a way to improve it's dust collection. It looks like you may have solved the problem of it dumping dust all over the floor!

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem +2

      In the works! It should be out within a week, trying to finish a build first!

  • @danbailey5503
    @danbailey5503 Před rokem +2

    I noticed you have a Hercules miter saw. I have tried to find good reviews on it and there are some but I think it would be a good video if you reviewed yours. I bought one and I love mine and for the price I couldn't beat it. I love the shadow guide rather than lasers as well. Anyways just a thought. I subbed to your channel.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem +1

      Thanks so much! I agree, I will get a video out on that soon, like I said in the video and you said above, it’s really a very very nice saw on the town and then once you add in the price, it’s a no-brainer for many as a choice. I actually was waiting to see if my tool sponsor would send me a few other ones. I would like to remake parts of my miter fence and enclosure so I would like to compare it to some other miter saws, and then make a final decision on it as that might affect my rebuild.

  • @ellenmcgrath8241
    @ellenmcgrath8241 Před rokem +1

    I have a table saw that I bought at a garage sale. Problem is I don't know how to use it, I would like to see a video on how to use it from a beginner to use. I am a 74 year young woman that loves to do wood projects. Thank you!

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Hi Ellen, I think that’s a great idea for a video, I have a schedule for my videos at the moment, so I’ll get it on there, but it might be a few weeks. So in the meantime, just so your safe, here’s a few tips, particularly on safety for you you never want to get your fingers to close to the blade, and so a good safety rule is if you would be within 6in of the blade use a push stick, that could be as simple as just another piece of scrap wood to push the wood through the saw so that your hands are safely away from the blade, you use the push stick on the right side of the blade between the fence and the blade. You also need to make sure that your piece of wood is always perfectly flat against your fence as you slide it through the blade the most dangerous action that can happen with the tablesaw is called kick back and it happens when the wood gets slightly crooked and pinched between the blade and the fence and forces the wood to come flying back at you. or even for the wood to kind of have an explosion action, which is happened to me twice over 20yrs. To that note since he purchased a used tablesaw, make sure that the blade and the fence are perfectly parallel to each other. If the fence is crooked, it can cause this kick back simply due to this. To see if your fence is straight. You should move it to one of the miter slots, the grooves in the table top And see if it perfectly matches the edge of that groove. Also, make sure to always use the riving knife, which is the piece of curved metal that goes directly behind the blade. Again another thing to prevent binding and kickback. The table saws a bit different of a tool because you’re pushing the wood through the tool instead of pushing the tool through the wood.

  • @rexseven93
    @rexseven93 Před rokem +2

    What's interesting about the old dark blue Ryobi tools is that I have quite a few from up to 25 years ago that still work AND, more importantly, will use the current generation of batteries. I find that amazing. I also have the Hercules saw and it is a great saw fore the money. Punches above it's weight class. I also notice the remote on your shirt. Harbor Freight also. Works great too.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Wait they take the current batteries?!?! 😮

    • @rexseven93
      @rexseven93 Před rokem +1

      @@BitnerBuilt They do. I use LI batteries in 3 drills, a recip saw, a jig saw, a circ saw, a wet/dry vac, a dremel style tool, and a couple lights. All old blue tools that came with blue and yellow NiCad batteries.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      @@rexseven93 wow good to know!

    • @RYwoodview
      @RYwoodview Před rokem

      @@BitnerBuilt Yeah, still using my original Ryobis too!

  • @gregmacewen6330
    @gregmacewen6330 Před rokem +1

    Really great content. Your delivery is amazing for only have been doing this for a couple of weeks. Good camera presence and your video work is quite good too!
    Like John Morton below I am going to be setting up a garage wood shop after I finish building a shed to stop using my garage for yard storage. It is only a 10X20 space but think I can get it to work.
    Because of the lack of space I wasn't planning on setting up a permanent miter saw station but pull it out and use it on my outfeed table when needed and build a cross cut sled for the small work a miter saw would usually handle. Any thought s on this from your experience?
    Keep up the great content and I look forward to more videos from you!

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem +1

      Very cool! I would definitely say that modularity is the way to go, being able to maintain a large work surface, but then being able to bring out tools as needed to add onto that surface like what you’re saying, with the miter saw makes a lot of sense. Before I did the full build out of my shop, I only had my miter station, and the two carts that pulled out from those could be combine together to make a large work top, have my job site table saw, or one of my 10 other board mounted tools be able to click in with their board mounts then rolled back away when I didn’t need them. Sounds like your on the right track

  • @12982blackjack
    @12982blackjack Před 10 měsíci

    I'd love for you to show a little closer the dust collection fence you've got on your "elite" miter saw. Your's looks so much nicer than the cobbled together box behind my fence that really is terrible. Thanks!

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před 10 měsíci

      I’ll be doing a rework of it in a month, it’s decent but I have an idea to make it even better so stay tuned 😅

  • @thenext9537
    @thenext9537 Před rokem +1

    If you are patient, you can find tools for a good price. I have a dewalt jobsite saw, 10”, doesn’t do dados. It’s 14 years old. It’s ok for smaller stuff, and if you add a infeed outfeed table, it can work well, IF you extend the fence and modify it. Janky? Yes. Workable? Yes, but on long cuts I go track saw.
    Recently got a 3hp craftsmen 10” that can take dados. It’s cast iron top, has 36” wings on each side also cast iron AND a delta t square fence. 200$ for the thing, old guy retired and I snatched it up.
    Now i it’s need to spend another 200$ on a 30amp socket because I’m tapped out at 15amp, which my dewalt 735 is 15 amp and it’s been perfect. This saw just throws the breaker everytime. I bought the 735 new, for 550$, extra set of knives and feed tables, and 10% off on top. 8 months later, original knives still and outside some fine lines (which sand out anyway, I use it for dimensioning only not finish) they have had 100s of board feet ran through it, mostly walnut.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Very true! I feel you on the power, feel like I’m running new breakers to the garage all the time 😂

  • @jessec8562
    @jessec8562 Před rokem +1

    Great stuff! I’ve built my shop via yard sales and it helps pay my mortgage. It would be cool if there was a little more finished volume at least for my current viewing set up, thanks!

  • @mak4374
    @mak4374 Před rokem

    Good info! As someone who "bought the tools before he needed them, while not getting the deals when they came up", this could have saved me a lot of money, not to mention regrets. Still, isn't that what life is all about...? Except for the Hercules vs an expensive miter saw. I do not regret getting a Bosch...but then again it doesn't have a shadow line, so...🤣

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      hahaha! yes I do love how the Bosch has that much more compact form factor, could have given me another 6in in my shop by not having to make the enclosure so deep, but oh the shadow line.....the shadow line is life now.

  • @bobbg9041
    @bobbg9041 Před rokem +1

    I bought a Delta jointer like your craftsman all cast iron for 40 bucks no rust on it, but the fence system was loose
    And it didn't have its porkchop guard,
    I made a new guard out of wood with spring return system and figured out how to make the fence stable and functional like new.
    I gave 50 bucks for a off brand copy delta
    14" band saw i intend to find a riser kit for
    And becuse I dont own a truck the guy drove it to my house for me.
    I gave 18 bucks give or take for a 1950s craftsman lathe with the duplicate kit on it.
    I bought a new grizzly table saw cabnit style with 3hp for 850 that same saw today is close to 2k
    My son gave me a brand new Jet table saw thats a 2017 models proshopII all cast iron he won.
    I bought a bellsaw shaper/planner that labeled craftsman for 100 bucks
    A 15" floor drill press with 16 speed 100 bucks. And countless other tools cheap
    I go to a lot of sales and look at Craigslist
    You cant be afraid to ask somone to take less money for something, most the time they are letting it go for room.
    And willing to take less money to let it go.
    Just because the guys add says 495.00
    Dosnt mean you can't talk them down to 200. Hit them low on price but not an insult you cant go 495 to 50 bucks. Just go 1/2 or just less then there asking.
    Most people put a high number just to see if somone buys it for that.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      That’s the way Bobbg! Great job on all of that, that’s the way to do it. Bigger solid tools can last forever and you can find repairs and replacement for everything. It may be ugly sometimes but it’ll get the job done.

  • @pbjae8140
    @pbjae8140 Před měsícem

    6:00 The other thing about older battery powered tools. Battery/tool connectors and voltages have changed. Now the only batteries are used or refurbished or expensive as heck.

  • @keithclark1863
    @keithclark1863 Před rokem +1

    Hey Justin, still rocking mate. Lucky b....r $5 for that. Well done to you. Looking forward to your next post. Regards kmdc from Oz. Great logic by the way.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Thanks Keith! Hehe yea when he said $5 I immediately asked if he had more incra to sell 😁

  • @EvanDunville
    @EvanDunville Před rokem +1

    I agree with pretty much everything your saying but i would go even further in getting used stuff. As your building out your workshop the BEST thing you can do if you want more tools is to know what the used market prices are. If you know roughly what things are selling for you can buy when things are priced under market. If you buy something below the used market price there is basically 0 risk to the purchase because if you get it and don't love it. You can sell it off and make money, or sell it off when something better comes up. Also buying tools as a singe lot can be a huge win, often people selling lots want things gone quickly and easily and in that there is a potential for profit. I bought a trailer load of tools, at a great price and was able to sell off what i didn't want individually, in doing that i was able to get a 1.5Hp combo 6" belt, 12" Disc sander a ~$1300 tool and i was able to make money over what I paid for the lot. On table saws you can often get great deals on old cabinet saws. A vintage unisaw can be bought relatively inexpensive. The tools to work on them and the mechanisms are simple and there are lots of online tutorials. If you pair that with a modern fence you would have a saw better than many on the market today and would last a lifetime.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Well said Evan! Oh, I know the volume buy game well, one of the businesses I’ve owned, was a liquidation company where I would buy semi trucks full of returns and turn around and individually sell the items. You can always get a great deal when you purchase things as a lot.

  • @EricHonaker
    @EricHonaker Před rokem +1

    I've had my eye on that Hercules miter saw. My current saw is not a sliding miter saw, and the width limitation gets frustrating in a hurry.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Without reservation, I can give a full recommendation on that saw. I use it every single day for the past two years that I’ve had it. It works great. I’ll never get a saw without a shadow sight again, it’s just so easy with that and the price!

    • @davecrouse3941
      @davecrouse3941 Před rokem +1

      I was thinking about that saw as well. I have several Hercules cordless drills and drivers… as good as the brand names. Glad to hear from a fellow woodworker that actually uses it.

  • @alrives
    @alrives Před rokem +1

    Along the lines of progression what are your thoughts on must have tools that can do the jobs of other tools.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Well your table saw can perform so many functions, including if you utilize a jig it can perform actions like a jointer and plainer also if pressed for space you can usually mount a router to it as well.

  • @michaelmustered7536
    @michaelmustered7536 Před 4 měsíci

    I was wondering if you have an episode with the push stick cart and push sticks ?

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před 4 měsíci

      No sorry not my design but basically you just build a box next to your fence, and then L over the top of the fence with a way to attach it. My fence has a recess so I just put a block of wood there so it will move my stick box left, and right as the fence moves but if I just simply lift up on it, it will come right off. I need to do that if I move it all the way to the end of the saw.

  • @clutions
    @clutions Před 3 měsíci

    Justin, I've had my '82 Craftsman 3HP 10" tablesay for almost 20 years. I've never considered getting another. I've extended the right table (like you) and built its own base. I have a friend with a Delta Uni and it's not as versatile and mine! Just sayin'!

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před 3 měsíci

      Glad it’s still rockin’ for you!

  • @ponyboyc
    @ponyboyc Před rokem +1

    I got a 10in Bauer miter saw since its red i just taped a millFU@#y sticker on been doing fine ever since hahaha

  • @Leonitus485
    @Leonitus485 Před rokem +2

    The only time i get to get new tools is when my wife needs me to build or fix something for so i can tell her honey i need this tool if you want me to get that done for you. Haha

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Haha yes, make sure you throw in safety in there. Man I almost cut my finger I really should get a saw stop. 🤪

  • @shaynesabala
    @shaynesabala Před rokem +1

    When I buy tools I try to think of one thing. Don’t buy twice. Buying twice cost you money. So from my experience, it’s worth waiting and saving to get a tool that will last you a very long time, or perhaps a life time. I bought the 12” dewalt double bevel miter saw. That’s the last saw I’ll ever buy. It cost more but it’s good at everything a miter saw is used for. Point is, don’t spend money on a tool that will be used a couple of times and be tossed. Save for one you will use for years.

  • @abbywoo5716
    @abbywoo5716 Před rokem +1

    Was that jointer from Nazareth?…had my eye on it as well..

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Haha yes it was! Gigantic no rust and maintained for $600 was a steal

  • @chrisgreene2070
    @chrisgreene2070 Před rokem +1

    You mentioned spending an extra 100 dollars for the 52 replacement fence. I can't find that. Do you have a link by chance? I can see it for around 380 dollars but 100 is crazy

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem +1

      It’s in the video info section linked. It’s $125 now but was 100 back when I bought it. Buy that and add a wood top and it’s basically now the $1700 one. To note you need to add some legs since it will be very long and unsupported or like I did was add a cabinet carcas underneath to support it and casters on that so it can all roll around

    • @chrisgreene2070
      @chrisgreene2070 Před rokem

      @Bitner Built Woodworking thanks! I'm not sure how I missed that but it's currently unavailable anyway. But thank you!

  • @breslaj4
    @breslaj4 Před rokem +1

    What type of apron do you have?

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      I use the apron linked here, mine is 3 years old and hold up well, not incredibly high end but does the job amzn.to/3okCyCh

  • @jetownsend1
    @jetownsend1 Před 11 měsíci

    Just a fyi, in case you weren't aware, because you don't know the history of that torque wrench, or how it was stored or treated, before you do anything critical with it, you should have it re-certified.

  • @bradboyer1381
    @bradboyer1381 Před rokem +1

    I'm less interested in your brand of miter saw than the custom dust collection box you built for it. Video? Discussion? Please!

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      There will definitely be a video! In fact I really want to rip the whole thing apart and build a new one but I always want to do that with everything in the shop 😅

    • @bradboyer1381
      @bradboyer1381 Před rokem +1

      @@BitnerBuilt Well, speaking of progression, I'm in my "woodworking journey" probably where you were around 5 years ago. (I could go into a lot of detail, but I'll spare you unless you're super curious.) But my point is, where I see myself "progressing" is probably less in woodworking for woodworking sake but rather buying used and rebuilding woodworking and machine tools (there's definitely a continuity there). Some guys rebuild cars. I think I'm more interested in tools. Another possible branch is building tools to build tools, like Fireball Tool and Izzy Swan do, among others.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      @@bradboyer1381 very cool, it’s totally a fun and useful thing to buy and repair tools. When I was in my 20s, I actually made a whole business around buying lots of paintball guns off eBay, cleaning them, upgrading them and then selling them individually for a really high profit over what I purchased it all for that then bloomed into a huge business to where I was buying semi trucks of items! I once bought 500 new Samsung computer monitors for $3 each they were all defective. I played around with them till I discovered they used a $0.10 capacitor on the board that was undersized. I repaired each one and sold them for $99 each on ebay.

    • @bradboyer1381
      @bradboyer1381 Před rokem

      @@BitnerBuilt Impressive!

  • @billinfallon2634
    @billinfallon2634 Před rokem +1

    I know that this comment is going to be a little off topic but... what /where did you get your apron? It looks comfortable and very practicable. Been looking for a good quality without breaking the bank! Just being curious, thanks! Really do enjoy your videos... awesome content! Keep up the great work 🎉

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Oh no, you're the 3rd to ask today! I need to start linking it in the video comments I guess! I use the apron linked here, mine is 3 years old and hold up well, not incredibly high end but does the job and doesn't get in the way! amzn.to/3okCyCh

    • @billinfallon2634
      @billinfallon2634 Před rokem

      @@BitnerBuilt thanks a bunch for the reply! Have an awesome day! Just went and bought one 👍👊 food for thought...you need to set up an Amazon affiliate page 🤗

  • @michaelmustered7536
    @michaelmustered7536 Před 4 měsíci

    Looks like you have most of your tools on casters!

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před 4 měsíci

      Yes most of them. When you have a tighter space it just makes it easier to be able to move things around for the best placement

  • @bryanmartin8336
    @bryanmartin8336 Před rokem

    If you get someone to pay $500 for that jointer you should make a video about how to rip people off on Marketplace.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      Hey man I’m near New York, it feels like a freaking avocado is $500 around here 🤣

  • @shaynesabala
    @shaynesabala Před rokem +1

    I was all in until you told me you bought that grizzly for 600$. That’s a one in a million buy. Everyone has Google and only .02% don’t know to search the price before listing it.

    • @BitnerBuilt
      @BitnerBuilt  Před rokem

      He actually went and searched prices first and priced them 1/3 or 1/4th to move it all - wife and he got a divorce so he had to get it all out 😣