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PJMcK

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13. I do some home carpentry

Reply to seaglass (Reply #3)

Thu Dec 14, 2017, 11:59 AM

Dec 2017

I learned some good carpentry skills from my father when he rebuilt most of the inside of our house. In reality, I'm a musician so using power tools carries an extra risk!

Regarding tools, good ones can be expensive and it's never worth it to skimp, especially with saws and drills, essentially cutting tools. The selection of tools can be a highly individual choice so if you go in that direction, it might be better to consult with your daughter's boyfriend before making a choice.

Good luck!

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Gift for a woodworker - suggestions? [View all] seaglass Dec 2017 OP

Wood nt tazkcmo Dec 2017 #1

Thanks for the idea! n/t seaglass Dec 2017 #4

I know that sounds smart assy tazkcmo Dec 2017 #5

He makes figurines. I just saw this exotic wood sample kit that I though was great except seaglass Dec 2017 #11

Some exotic wood PJMcK Dec 2017 #2

Oh wow, did not even think of that. Do you do this type of work? If yes, any input on handsaws? seaglass Dec 2017 #3

Saws are complicated zipplewrath Dec 2017 #7

Thanks, the saw was suggested by my daughter since he needed to borrow one but I might go seaglass Dec 2017 #10

I do some home carpentry PJMcK Dec 2017 #13

Good solid shop apron zipplewrath Dec 2017 #6

Woodworkers tend to be *very* fussy about their tools -- hard to know what to buy in that line. eppur_se_muova Dec 2017 #8

Thanks for all the info. I really want to buy the wood and am waiting to hear back from seaglass Dec 2017 #9

Probably a good choice. Though the shop apron would probably be nice too. ;) eppur_se_muova Dec 2017 #12

Some high-end brushes for staining. femmocrat Dec 2017 #14

Thanks for the idea. There is a woodworker store nearby and I will be doing some shopping seaglass Dec 2017 #15