Chris Lambert
02-12-2007, 8:07 PM
Good Evening Everyone!
After a few years of lurking in the shadows, absorbing as much informaton as possible I wanted to introduce myself. I have been interested in ww'ing for a number of years and finally have the ability to set up shop in entirety for the first time.
My wife and I helped Jim Becker move the MM 315 into his shop, and I wanted to thank him for the time he spent talking to us about setting up our own shop. Jim, great sales skills btw, I have no objections from SWMBO about the budget for the shop.
About myself, I worked 80+ hour workweeks for an investment banking firm for the past 7 years since graduating college. Never had time to do much, outside of spending what little free time with my wife (no regrets at all btw). So, had enough of that switched firms, moved from the greatest city on earth (Chicago) to Bucks County, PA and work for a smaller firm that values their employees time outside of work. Not to say I don't put in a few more hours than some, but I can get away from work to pursue this incredible hobby....woodworking.
Regarding the shop, I have been batting around the J/P Combo, BS, & SawStop vs 5 in 1 Combo Machine. Evidently the EuroShop mentality is being discussed a lot lately, and I'm especially grateful for the older posts by Paul Cresti, Todd Solomon, John Renzetti, Charlie Plesums, Lou Sansone, Bill Grumbine etc. who have spoken about these machines, and picqued my interest a few years back. Over the past few years, outside of each manufacturer there is very little "objective" information anywhere about the various machines. The Felder Owners Group, and Minimax Owners Groups are great but imo slightly biased (maybe they should be, since they are two great machines). SMC is one place where I found the best information with the least bias. Thank you.
So on to the options for the shop - and away with the stock options!
Right now, toss up between Minimax CU300 Smart with 8.5' Slider and the Felder 500 Series, should I go the combo-machine route, If I go cabinet saw: SawStop with either Hammer J/P A3-31 or MM FS30. Decision time is approaching, the shop errr garage is slowing being prepped (electrical, insulation, getting the crap that's in there out, etc.)
I really look forward to making this decision with all of you, your input to date whether you know it or not, is fantastic! I'm really grateful.
Regards,
Chris
After a few years of lurking in the shadows, absorbing as much informaton as possible I wanted to introduce myself. I have been interested in ww'ing for a number of years and finally have the ability to set up shop in entirety for the first time.
My wife and I helped Jim Becker move the MM 315 into his shop, and I wanted to thank him for the time he spent talking to us about setting up our own shop. Jim, great sales skills btw, I have no objections from SWMBO about the budget for the shop.
About myself, I worked 80+ hour workweeks for an investment banking firm for the past 7 years since graduating college. Never had time to do much, outside of spending what little free time with my wife (no regrets at all btw). So, had enough of that switched firms, moved from the greatest city on earth (Chicago) to Bucks County, PA and work for a smaller firm that values their employees time outside of work. Not to say I don't put in a few more hours than some, but I can get away from work to pursue this incredible hobby....woodworking.
Regarding the shop, I have been batting around the J/P Combo, BS, & SawStop vs 5 in 1 Combo Machine. Evidently the EuroShop mentality is being discussed a lot lately, and I'm especially grateful for the older posts by Paul Cresti, Todd Solomon, John Renzetti, Charlie Plesums, Lou Sansone, Bill Grumbine etc. who have spoken about these machines, and picqued my interest a few years back. Over the past few years, outside of each manufacturer there is very little "objective" information anywhere about the various machines. The Felder Owners Group, and Minimax Owners Groups are great but imo slightly biased (maybe they should be, since they are two great machines). SMC is one place where I found the best information with the least bias. Thank you.
So on to the options for the shop - and away with the stock options!
Right now, toss up between Minimax CU300 Smart with 8.5' Slider and the Felder 500 Series, should I go the combo-machine route, If I go cabinet saw: SawStop with either Hammer J/P A3-31 or MM FS30. Decision time is approaching, the shop errr garage is slowing being prepped (electrical, insulation, getting the crap that's in there out, etc.)
I really look forward to making this decision with all of you, your input to date whether you know it or not, is fantastic! I'm really grateful.
Regards,
Chris