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I thought about going to look at some CNCs and software. Not sure yet though.

I'm really not all that great at repair work nor fast enough at it to make any money. I'm all about learning new things but I would rather "build" cabinets where I know I can make money than do...

You could make a really good living here doing guitar repair. Just as most people I know that are in the furniture repair business do very well. Unfortunately I hate doing repair/ restoration work.

This would be the biggest problem I would have.

I understand better what you mean now. Good idea! Now just getting 3 or 4 guys all on the same page will be the next challenge ;-)

Thanks for input but I actually do this with other guys in my area locally. I have really learned to out-source more of my work within the last year or so to speed up productivity.

When I was in the roofing industry I didn't have a problem with this mentality at all. But, for some reason when I got into woodworking full time, I have a hard time letting things slide. I guess...

Can you not do both? I definitely "love what I do" and at the same time "I do what I love". Does that make sense? Lol

Thank you.... I will read that ASAP!!!!

Thanks Peter for your reply. I'm "making a living" and fortunately I have a wonderful wife that has a great job. But, I don't rely on her income to support my business even though I have in the past....

Thanks for all the insight guys... It's all in line with what I pretty much was thinking. Even though I make my living building cabinets and it is super repetitive and doesn't seem to be challenging...

Let me start by saying that I don't want to sound like a pessimist nor would I ever want to discourage anyone that is considering venturing into the woodworking business. But, I have been a...

Hahaha..... Hilarious! Lol

Yeah, I'm with Jamie and Andrew. Spot of glue and a pin to keep the panel centered and you're good to go. I have used space balls in the past but personally I kinda think they are a waste of time and...

If you sticker your 2x4s and let them dry out before you build you'll have a great bench that will be plenty durable. I built this one about a year and a half ago and it gets used all day everyday...

Randall, this is absolutely amazing and I inspire to be as good as you one day. Cheers!!

I'm with you Peter. As a professional I just don't have time for that process either but if you are a hobbyist and time isn't an issue good for him.

Some good points Bill. I never have any problems with my Festool router like you mentioned. I'm definitely not 100% Festool but I do think they make some really quality tools. I have never used a...

Let me start by saying I have several Festools but I by no means think they are the only quality tool company around. That out of the way, I haven't used my Bosch 16171 router in awhile and needed...

I never really thought about having mine sharpened. I guess cause I always need it right then but I am starting to accumulate a few so I guess I'll start sending them off instead of just buying new...

I was curious how well the DTS400 worked. Thanks!!

I pretty much sand everything before I assemble so when I do have to sand in corners it is minimal and I take a piece of sticky sandpaper and attach it to a flexible putty knife to get into corners....

I was in your shoes just a couple years ago except I had a Ridgid planer. I finally decided if I was going to run a business it was time to upgrade to something with a spiral head. Like Jesse, I too...

Sounds like fun..... I think we get so use to using a certain set up we sometimes forget about different ways that might actually be better for the situation.

Correct!!!!!