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Thanks Derek!
We're off to a good start! If you went with the intermediate investment, can you elaborate on what work tables you would build & use? For example: Would you build the one or two of work bench/table(s) included in the provided plans with modifications to fit some of the Kreg equipment including but not limited to: bench klamp, klamp plates and/or guides?
Does anyone have plan(s) for these modifications (specifically, looking for "user" proven work table(s))? Should you modify the orginal plan dimension say 2'x4' work surface to become a 4'x8' work surface? Due to the 4'x8' table doesn't really cost that much more in materials; however, you can build woodworking items 300% faster and more efficiently.
Thanks Derek!
We're off to a good start! If you went with the intermediate investment, can you elaborate on what work tables you would build & use? For example: Would you build the one or two of work bench/table(s) included in the provided plans with modifications to fit some of the Kreg equipment including but not limited to: bench klamp, klamp plates and/or guides?
Does anyone have plan(s) for these modifications (specifically, looking for "user" proven work table(s))? Should you modify the orginal plan dimension say 2'x4' work surface to become a 4'x8' work surface? Due to the 4'x8' table doesn't really cost that much more in materials; however, you can build woodworking items 300% faster and more efficiently.
That helps considerably! Knowing what your goals are and what your skill level is makes a big difference.
First and foremost, you are planning on cabinetry, which plus molding are the most expensive parts of woodworking. Kreg has some good instruction books and DVD's on cabinetry and the pocket screw jig. Cheap and easy to follow. If you wish to do more involved work I recommend "Building Your Own Kitchen Cabinets" by Jere Cary and "The Complete Kitchen Cabinetmaker" by Robert Lang. Those books will help you considerably. On the harder stuff to do, the decorative end of things get Danny Proulx's "Cabinet Doors and Drawers" at that point you have the important bases covered. Yes there are more books and they are good, but at this time you did not mention furniture and many of the other books cover that end as well. Depending on you need to "fuss" with the set up Bill Hylton's books on the router are good. Personally I do not like making do, I am never happy with the result. I would suggest getting the Kreg router table and some bits as early in the game as possible. Learning curve on the router is much longer and steeper than the pocket screw. However, using a well planned dial in the numbers system like the Kreg is worth a bunch. I have an Incra LS Super System, but I do furniture and cabinets, plus I want to get stuff together, not spend an hour setting up each cut so I can save a few bucks on a decent router set up. As you work add the clamps. I say this pattern only because I bought stuff I never used. After you learn what appeals to you and learn how work flows in your shop, then you will understand what you are ordering and what should work. There may be one or two things you want that none of us use, I have some of those type tools, everyone does. I would also go with the Kreg Master set up first like Derek suggested for Intermediate. The Master kit is pretty full and you will have enough to get you moving, and then you can add. Whether you wish to build you Klamp Table or buy the Kreg table is up to you. I personally would buy the Kreg premade, only because I want to start in on projects not fuss with them. I hope that helps.
PS: I have a very different perspective, and I hope I have offended no one. My opinions can be strong, and I get a a little blunt. I mean no disrespect to anyone's opinion. I have been in a battle with terminal cancer for the last 5 years. I have been holding my own but that could change any day. My life has been on a time deadline and playing with stuff or fooling around building a jig, or spending time setting one up is not for me. If that is the thing you like then go for it.
Dale Brown said:Hey thanks for the replies!
I will get more detialed with my particular situation. I have about 300 sf of 4000 sf of shop space currently available in my shop. I have most hand tools, a miter saw, large drill press, some crappy tables made from old solid office doors. I am not geared toward woodworking rather metalworking. I am buildling a new all metal house within the next year. Yes, I have built a house before. This one is very unique as it is built on a steep slope on concrete caissons followed by all steel structure. I would like to build the kitchen, laundry, garage & office cabinets and other household (square) wood items and cabinets myself as they are a large expense basic to intermediate cabinetry (smooth doors - nothing fancy). The large retail stores and some custom cabinet makers are quoting me $200 per linear feet (without surfaces) and costing around $17K. I will have time to build the cabinets. I'll start with the garage cabinets...and work my way up. My budget is to flow from intermediate to advanced projects and tooling. I want to plan as planning is everything. Planning my equipment purchase and shop space in stages. I have to go now. I will update these comments later. Again thanks for the replies!
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