Is this a tool addiction?

[Matthew Brawley]

So like the title says when do you figure out you have a tool addiction. In the last year I have picked up a Powermatic 1200 drill press. Delta DP220 drill press, Delta 14” Bandsaw, Delta 8” Jointer, PM100 12” Planer, and Walker Turner combo sander all for under $1300, but lots of work to clean up and restore. 442659442654442655442656442657442658

[Jim Matthews]

There are worse (and more expensive) hobbies involving cast iron.

At least yours will be used to make furniture, someday.

Compared to modern machines at retail, you're in for cheap.

[Osvaldo Cristo]

Yes, it is addition... BTW there are many more expensive and less healthy additions!

Enjoy!

[Zac wingert]

No, you just put together majority of a shop while spending a fraction of what most people here spent on their table saw.

[David Publicover]

No, you just put together majority of a shop while spending a fraction of what most people here spent on their table saw.

That’s what I was thinking. Myself included. If they are serviceable and merely need a tune up and some cleaning it seems like smart shopping more than an addiction.

[Matthew Brawley]

I also enjoy cleaning up and restoring old machines. They truly don’t make them like they use to.

[Marc Fenneuff]

It's only an addiction once you go past 2 drill presses (big and little) and 2 band saws (thin blade and wide). You look to have everything else covered, assuming you already had a TS.

[Alan Schwabacher]

You'll find plenty of company at OWWM dot org. One of my favorite comments there from a "your favorite joke" thread:

"We have, of course, moved away a while back from "favorite joke" to "jokes I like." Which is more logical - I mean, on a forum whose members consider that the ownership of six drill presses is a good start, we're being asked to name ONE joke?"

[Andrew Seemann]

It's only an addiction once you go past 2 drill presses (big and little) and 2 band saws (thin blade and wide). You look to have everything else covered, assuming you already had a TS.

The two drill press and bandsaw limit is just for the woodshop correct? I'm assuming the drill press(s) and bandsaw(s) for metalwork are counted seperately:)

[Rod Sheridan]

I also enjoy cleaning up and restoring old machines. They truly don’t make them like they use to.

"And those of us who own one know why" Red Green.................One of my favourite quotes:D

Regards, Rod.

[Tom M King]

The two drill press and bandsaw limit is just for the woodshop correct? I'm assuming the drill press(s) and bandsaw(s) for metalwork are counted seperately:)

I hope so.

[Jim Becker]

I find many of the older drill presses fascinating pieces of art...they had "style" back in the day. While I'm not into old iron, I could conceivably bite if the right old DP crossed my path someday.

[Matthew Brawley]

I find many of the older drill presses fascinating pieces of art...they had "style" back in the day. While I'm not into old iron, I could conceivably bite if the right old DP crossed my path someday.

I used to be the same way then the bug bit me and now I look for old machines I want or ones going cheap that I can rehab and sell.

[Albert Lee]

you are not alone, I bought myself a brand new, fully spec'ed SCM Ti145 spindle moulder as my 40th birthday present.... before negotiation the cost is $40k +

[Matthew Brawley]

There are worse (and more expensive) hobbies involving cast iron.

At least yours will be used to make furniture, someday.

Compared to modern machines at retail, you're in for cheap.

Yeah, I also play with machinist tools, talk about expensive cast iron.

[Marc Fenneuff]

The two drill press and bandsaw limit is just for the woodshop correct? I'm assuming the drill press(s) and bandsaw(s) for metalwork are counted seperately:)

You are definitely allowed a complementary suite of metalworking tools. Personally I hate grabbing any potentially greasy hand or power tool from the garage and attempting to use it for woodworking. I also dislike grabbing a sawdust-covered hand or power tool to work on vehicles or outdoor power equipment. My cordless impact driver lives in both worlds and I’m endlessly cleaning the thing off.

[Frank Martin]

I find many of the older drill presses fascinating pieces of art...they had "style" back in the day. While I'm not into old iron, I could conceivably bite if the right old DP crossed my path someday.

I am not into old iron either. However, purchased a 1966 Rockwell drill press that had only one owner, apparently for hobby use. It even came with the manual. Upgraded few parts and really like it, especially the split head design. Far better made than my previous 17” Jet. If I were to buy new, Nova would be the one I would get.

[Dave Sabo]

if you have to ask ..................:D

[scott allen]

Like I tell the wife, "It's a lot cheaper than golf."

[Matthew Brawley]

Got them all home tonight. 442774442775

[Zac wingert]

Lucky dog. Seriously, thought, you did well.