How many "spare" tools do you have
I've got a couple spare tools I'm thinking of getting rid of, but not sure. I have lots of loaner tools (circular saw, drill, and a few others) as I hate to lend good tools to neighbors. I also have a couple tools I’m wondering if I should keep. One is an old Delta 220 10" CMS, complete with guards, extensions, etc... I thought I might keep it as a job site saw, but it's has a lot of cast iron in it and heavy as heck. It works well, although not as accurate as my Milwaukee. The last time I used it was last year on the play set. I don't have room to keep it setup for rough cuts so it sets on the floor under the edge sander. I do keep a decent Freud 60 tooth blade on it.
I also have an 8" Delta drill press, that I got a part of a machine lot. I thought I might keep it for who knows what .... anyway I have yet to use it. I have a nice drill press and while the small Delta doesn't really take much room, I'm wondering if I will ever have a use for it.
I would save them for loaners, but seldom get the call for a drill or CMS. I could also stick them in the attic for longer term storage (just in case); either isn't worth much so basically just saving space.
So what do you guys do with your spares? The shop is only 14x21 so not much room for non-producers.
Thanks - John
Shaper and small tablesaw(s)
John,
I have an old Craftsman shaper that is scheduled to be refurbed and sold as soon as possible. Along with that, I have (2) small tablesaws. One is a Buffalo 8" tilting table (from the 1930s), and the other is a POS Craftsman 10" Benchtop Tablesaw (this was my very first tablesaw).
All are scheduled for "liquidation" as soon as they are in good enough shape to be sold. In my 16' x 26' shop, I really need all the room I can get.
It sounds like you are looking for a reason to sell the drill press and CMS. I say, go for it! IMHO, a tool never (or seldom) used is just a big paperweight.