Jake Elkins
08-15-2017, 5:15 PM
I've got a perhaps unusual situation, and thought I would get the collective sage advice of those on here who have been in similar position.
I am finishing my last year of orthopaedic surgery residency. This has been a long road, including a BS, MS and PhD in engineering (10 years), 4 years of med school, and 5 years of residency. Next year, I move my family of 5 out West for a single year likely in an apartment for my fellowship, after which I will be a staff (attending) surgeon. What this means is a lot of moving in the next two years with unpredictable storage and transport options, and (hopefully) an appreciable increase in salary soon. I have always assumed that one of my first priorities after moving will be to have a real shop, rather than sharing a 2-car garage with a Suburban. I have always been into woodworking, and have collected quite a few tools along the way -- but I am not sure which ones are worth carting across the country (twice), when I could afford an upgraded replacement in just a couple years. Current finances will force me to move these all myself. Additionally, I really don't know if there is any value in having two of the same tool (i.e., two table saws, two jointers, planers, bandsaws, etc). If I am going to sell a bunch, I would like to list these early to increase my chances of getting a better deal. These have all been well-maintained and are in perfect working order
Stationary tools I own
1. Powermatic 14" bandsaw PWS-14cs with riser
2. Jet ProShop 10" table saw (no riving knife, just splitter)
3. Jet 6" open-stand jointer
4. Dewalt DW-735 13" lunchbox planer
5. Delta 17" (?) floor model drill press
6. Yates American J-170 lathe
7. Dewalt 1400? early 60s 10" RAS (likely my most used machine, although underpowered)
8. Red Star Multiplex-30 10" RAS (restored)
9. Delta 50-760 dust collector
Semi-stationary tools that I keep on separate stands
1. Bosch cabinet-style router table
2. 6"/12" combo belt/disc sander
3. Hitachi 12" miter saw (non-slider)
4. 6" grinder
I have a decent collection of the common portables, including jig saws, circular saws, drills, grinders, routers, sawzalls, etc and a decent cache of handtools.
Tools on my immediate wishlist to get as soon as finances permit:
1. Larger 16"+ jointer (old iron) vs European J/P combo
2. Euro saw/shaper combo
3. 24" or larger likely-Euro bandsaw
4. Older Dewalt monster RAS - just 'cause I like radial arm saws, and use mine all the time.
5. Better dust collection
6. Festool track saw and domino
Of the larger stationary tools, I would probably definitely keep the Red Star RAS and the YA lathe. I would also likely keep all portable tools, since they are handy, and transport/storage is not likely an issue. All others are negotiable. I primarily build furniture, I like the Craftsman/A&C style, and consider myself a bit of a hybrid, with an increasing fondness for handtools.
So, what would you keep (and why?) vs sell. Your insight is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I am finishing my last year of orthopaedic surgery residency. This has been a long road, including a BS, MS and PhD in engineering (10 years), 4 years of med school, and 5 years of residency. Next year, I move my family of 5 out West for a single year likely in an apartment for my fellowship, after which I will be a staff (attending) surgeon. What this means is a lot of moving in the next two years with unpredictable storage and transport options, and (hopefully) an appreciable increase in salary soon. I have always assumed that one of my first priorities after moving will be to have a real shop, rather than sharing a 2-car garage with a Suburban. I have always been into woodworking, and have collected quite a few tools along the way -- but I am not sure which ones are worth carting across the country (twice), when I could afford an upgraded replacement in just a couple years. Current finances will force me to move these all myself. Additionally, I really don't know if there is any value in having two of the same tool (i.e., two table saws, two jointers, planers, bandsaws, etc). If I am going to sell a bunch, I would like to list these early to increase my chances of getting a better deal. These have all been well-maintained and are in perfect working order
Stationary tools I own
1. Powermatic 14" bandsaw PWS-14cs with riser
2. Jet ProShop 10" table saw (no riving knife, just splitter)
3. Jet 6" open-stand jointer
4. Dewalt DW-735 13" lunchbox planer
5. Delta 17" (?) floor model drill press
6. Yates American J-170 lathe
7. Dewalt 1400? early 60s 10" RAS (likely my most used machine, although underpowered)
8. Red Star Multiplex-30 10" RAS (restored)
9. Delta 50-760 dust collector
Semi-stationary tools that I keep on separate stands
1. Bosch cabinet-style router table
2. 6"/12" combo belt/disc sander
3. Hitachi 12" miter saw (non-slider)
4. 6" grinder
I have a decent collection of the common portables, including jig saws, circular saws, drills, grinders, routers, sawzalls, etc and a decent cache of handtools.
Tools on my immediate wishlist to get as soon as finances permit:
1. Larger 16"+ jointer (old iron) vs European J/P combo
2. Euro saw/shaper combo
3. 24" or larger likely-Euro bandsaw
4. Older Dewalt monster RAS - just 'cause I like radial arm saws, and use mine all the time.
5. Better dust collection
6. Festool track saw and domino
Of the larger stationary tools, I would probably definitely keep the Red Star RAS and the YA lathe. I would also likely keep all portable tools, since they are handy, and transport/storage is not likely an issue. All others are negotiable. I primarily build furniture, I like the Craftsman/A&C style, and consider myself a bit of a hybrid, with an increasing fondness for handtools.
So, what would you keep (and why?) vs sell. Your insight is greatly appreciated. Thanks!