Hi all,
I've been lurking around doing research trying to find how to get properly started into woodworking w/o breaking the bank, but at the same time get some quality tools that will last. I'm mainly looking to build some nice indoor furniture, possibly arts and crafts style furniture.
Space: Small area of a garage, limited. Also I don't want to invest into anything substantial like a table saw or band saw since I could be moving locations within 1-2 years, moving is a pain.
I have a few basics: rulers, squares, sliding bevel, chisels, tape measure
After reading and researching, a table with a guide set-up and circular saw and a router sounds like it might just be up my alley. They can get lots of the general needs done as well as remain portable and compact. Is this a good way to go, or should I invest in a portable table saw instead?
I don't really have a budget, but I will purchase the tools as I need them depending on what I am building. I'd like to stay under 1-2k.
Option 1: So that leads me to festool guide and circular saw system. Seems like positive reviews about this system, except for the price tag. I am willing to swallow the costs if its going to save me lots of headache and make my projects smoother and more accurate. This would be looking at the new MTF/3 table. Would this be a sufficient workbench? Or would I need another?
Option 2: Buy a study workbench and purchase the tools seperately (as in not festool) like router, circular saw, sander, etc..
I'd love to go straight and buy a nice cabinet saw or band saw but I just dread moving it 1 year possibly down the line.
Also I am taking some beginning woodworking classes at my local college, where I will have limited access to most of the large machines (planer, jointer, ts, bs), for as long as I am still taking classes. Lugging lumber back and forth to class might become a pain.
So any feedback would be appreciated, as I wanted to get started off on the right foot, and use my funds effectively and efficiently. Many Thanks ahead of time
-Alan