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Old 03-21-2013 | 05:20 PM
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Default RE: Tools for kit building

You are definitely going the right direction on the machines you want. A good horizontal sander is very useful, and the osculating feature will get more life from your belt. You will get lots of discussion on the Scroll saw vs. bandsaw issue. All I can say is buy the biggest bandsaw you have room for and can afford. Overall, the bandsaw is way more effective. If you have a lot of inside cutting ( formers) you may need to get a scroll eventually. They really are not that good at making perfectly straight cuts though. I made the mistake of getting one of those 16" 3 wheel delta bandsaws years ago. The 3 wheels are hard on blades. As a professional, woodworking machinist, I have seen lots of bandsaws. Look for a 14", and focus on high quality guides. A fence and a miter gauge are indispensable accessories as well. Delta does make good ones as well as Grizzley.