While I am not entirely new to woodworking I am only now in the process of putting my own shop together. The space is currently unfinished and roughly 16 X 37 feet long. I am in the process of framing the space out, wiring for a sub-panel, looking into flooring and finish options for the walls and collecting the needed tools. I am on some what of a budget so I am trying to find used equipment that is in good shape and will fit my purposes. I currently have a Rigid TS3650 Tablesaw (not my first choice but I will take it for now), DeWalt DW375 Planer, DeWalt DW708 Mitersaw, and all the smaller tools you would ever need as I worked for DeWalt for many years and collected almost one of any smaller power tools. I imagine I am still in need of a Dust Collector, Bandsaw, Jointer (currently looking for a used 8'), and drill press along with some other items like bench sanders, scroll saw, etc.
This week I was able to find what I thought was a great deal on a Jet DC-1100A with an upgraded canister filter and a Jet JDP-17MF drill press. The guy selling these never really used them, saying that he maybe only used the drill press a dozen times since he purchased it and the dust collector had never been used. It literally had never been turned on. He was asking $375 for the dust collector and $325 for the drill press. I offered him $600 for the two and he took it. I am really excited and I think both of these will work well for my needs. I plan on updating this thread on new purchases and making a new thread in the Woodshop section to post updates there on the shop progress and ask question as I move forward in the construction process. I am in no rush but I am hoping to complete the majority of the new shop over the next year.
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