Matt M Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 The sander I bought had a trigger lock button on the side of the handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 I did a project with a mounted hand held jigsaw. It worked, but not as good as a band saw or a scroll saw. I wired the mains through a remote switch. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted July 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 I dont like my jig saw anyway... Its so crooked, if i mounted to the bench it would probably cut a hole in the wall 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Dont most hand held sanders have a trigger you have to hold down?.... I had thought about cutting a slit in my bench and mounting my jigsaw upside down underneath.. But id have to rig the trigger with a rubber band or something That sort of hack is usually done by wiring the trigger back and plugging the device into a switched outlet. Used to be little table saws made that way with 7 1/4 saw bolted to the bottom of the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted July 27, 2015 Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Bob - I am in the market for a table saw and was thinking along those lines. There are some superb build videos for table saws, but I doubt they are going to work with JR's project Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benton B Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'm with Bob on this one, I have two power tools (scroll saw and drill press) that I use. The rest of my work is done with a carving knife, finger drills, and sand paper. I only work with balsa wood and the power sanders were just too powerful for my taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt M Posted August 2, 2015 Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 I use a scroll saw and a sander. But I carve Cypress it is a little bit harder than Balsa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted August 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2015 (edited) Hand carving balsa baits is truely a form of art... One in which a steady hand and keen eye are the most valuable tools But im far from an artist... More of a designer There are ALOT of things im anxious to build just to see if they work... If they do, id like the ability to duplicate them as accurately as possible... If they dont, then the less time i invest, the better Ive been capable without the tools.. But cant wait to see my capabilities with them! Edited August 2, 2015 by JRammit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nugene Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Everything looks good Rammit.....let u know how it works and show results.........good job nugene 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Thanks nugene!... I decided on the drill press first... But it wont be purchaced right away, u know, bills and what not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) Keep an eye on your local craigslist. Also look for somebody who wants to "trade." You could have just what they need. I might also suggest you look for the slightly upgrade 12speed mini drill press as it is likely to have a removeable MT2 taper as opposed to the cheaper little five speeds which leave you stuck with just a standard drill chuck. Edited August 3, 2015 by Bob La Londe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Well since the drill press can double as a sander (like Travis said), i can afford the space for a full sized bench top model....... Plus the mini press would limit the length of bait to drill through (like clemmy said) So i got my eye on this now http://m.homedepot.com/p/Skil-10-in-Drill-Press-with-Laser-3320-01/204504289?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cG%7cBase%7cPLA%7cD25T%7cPowerTools&gclid=CjwKEAjwovytBRCdxtyKqfL5nUISJACaugG1VP8GV_WhFVqE8fLT3-o4Hk_8VDOaMOGBXPzMLPVMlhoCCcjw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds But i like the craigslist idea too!... Ill look into that (like Bob said) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 I was a working carpenter, cabinet maker, and general contractor for almost 50 years, so I have a garage full of wood working tools But the power tool I use most for shaping is this oscillating belt sander: http://m.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Oscillating-Edge-Belt-Spindle-Sander-EB4424/100061671/ Remarkably, even though I bought mine fifteen years ago, the price is still the same, and the machine just keeps on keeping on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) I was a working carpenter, cabinet maker, and general contractor for almost 50 years, so I have a garage full of wood working tools But the power tool I use most for shaping is this oscillating belt sander: http://m.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Oscillating-Edge-Belt-Spindle-Sander-EB4424/100061671/ Remarkably, even though I bought mine fifteen years ago, the price is still the same, and the machine just keeps on keeping on! I use mine a lot also and still comes in as the best buy and best tool every other year when they do they oscillating spindle sander shoot outs. I don't use it too much for cranks when shaping is concerned but have used it a few times on larger swim baits. I am not for sure what tool I would choose if I had to just pick one. Quality tools (hand or power) make a huge difference in enjoyment and time spent being productive in the shop. Edited August 3, 2015 by Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 Well since the drill press can double as a sander (like Travis said), i can afford the space for a full sized bench top model....... Plus the mini press would limit the length of bait to drill through (like clemmy said) So i got my eye on this now http://m.homedepot.com/p/Skil-10-in-Drill-Press-with-Laser-3320-01/204504289?cm_mmc=Shopping%7cG%7cBase%7cPLA%7cD25T%7cPowerTools&gclid=CjwKEAjwovytBRCdxtyKqfL5nUISJACaugG1VP8GV_WhFVqE8fLT3-o4Hk_8VDOaMOGBXPzMLPVMlhoCCcjw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds But i like the craigslist idea too!... Ill look into that (like Bob said) That's the little five speed. Seems like everybody sells one. They run from 69.95 (less on sale) at Harbor Freight to $129.95 it seems, and except for the color and the boxes they could all be the same. Go down to home depot and look at their shelf demo. Then extend the quill. You will see it has very short throw. You will also see there is no slot in the quill to knock out the taper limiting you to ONLY what you can put in the drill chuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 If I could have only one powered wood working tool? Probably the table saw. I can free hand carve with it in a pinch. I could certainly put a flat plate on it, and slap a sanding disc on it. I might even be able to figure out a way to drill with it. LOL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted August 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 I think i know the answer to this question... But ill ask anyway... Has anyone tried the rotary cutting bits for cutting out blanks?? Ive never done carpentry for a living, but i did install home theater systems for a while several years ago... My company bought us a roto-zip for cutting speaker holes.... It was just next to worthless, hardly any control over where the bit wanted to go... Too many round speakers in oval holes, so we went back to the jig saw But i wonder if it would be of any use on a stationary tool.. Like say.. A drill press??..... I would figure it to be more of a hazard than anything.. But if it worked.. I would have 3 tools in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNC Molds N Stuff Posted August 3, 2015 Report Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) I think the speed is going to be a bit on the slow side. Also, a spinning cutter of that kind is hard to control, but it might be possible if you hook your thumbs on the table, and manipulate the part with your finger tips so you can't suck a finger into the cutter. Even with something like drywall and a Rotozip tool it takes a lot of practice to just make decent square holes for boxes. I've watched many a drywaller going happily along leaving turd holes for the mud guy to fix. A band saw is a better tool for roughing out blanks, but of course you are space limited. Edited August 3, 2015 by Bob La Londe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 I like my 4" belt sander with the spinning side disk. I fit it with a heavy grit so it does rip through material. I use a flapwheel in the drill press for the finer work and finishing. I never thought of using an oscillating sander, interesting idea. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Dave, i liked the way you did the bawal crank in your video... Your cut out lines were larger than the body itself... So that the sander does the detailed work Thats why i mention the rotary cutter... Wouldnt have to be an exact cut if i let the sander pick up the slack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) I am sure with a enough time you could get a rough blank knocked out with a chain saw. The rotary cutter is a bad idea along with most anything else that isn't intended to cut wood. Yes you can make it work but why when there are far superior tools designed to do what you need to do. It does not take too long for most that do any sort of woodworking on a consistent basis to come to the conclusion proper tools and set up (doesn't have to be expensive) has significant impact on overall time it takes do to a task and often makes results better as less error when something can be done effortlessly. A coping saw and decent blades is a far better choice to cut out a blank. A run of the mill ryoba will make short work of ripping and crosscutting any wood to blanks or PVC for that matter. Edited August 4, 2015 by Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 The key to making any tool perform is sharp cutters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted August 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Not worth risking my fingers, i need those for lots of things! Just wondered if anyone had tried it.. Plenty of reasons not to! So... Drill press #1... Scroll saw #2 Btw, that dremel scroll saw comes apart and doubles as a coping saw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 Apart from drilling machines, I do not like rotary cutters. If I can find another way to do the job, a rotary blade is my last choice. For some jobs it is the only efficient choice; like cutting 18mm ply or ripping down 4m long stock meranti. Routers and circular cutter blades are 'break glass in case of emergency' tools. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted August 4, 2015 Report Share Posted August 4, 2015 (edited) I would skip the scroll saw completely and get a small band saw if power tools are the way you are going. The foot print is smaller and cuts much faster and opens up a lot more options of use than a scroll saw. My scroll saw gets used some but mainly is a rust collector. The band saw with proper set up and blade selection will be able to easily cut out cranks, make lip slots, re saw and break down wood, and cut lips effortlessly. You also have a tool that can do other things outside of lure making. If space is the limiting factor I would redesign your work bench area and make so you can slide in a flip top cart and have the drill press on one side and the band saw on the other.You can size the cart appropriately to fit the tools and never mess with lifting or moving them. A small band saw no big deal to move typically but the drill press will end up staying in place. Craigslist can have some good deals, as mentioned, and will let you spend the same money on higher quality machinery if you go used or old. I have a 14" inch band saw that gets most of the work but kept a low budget Delta just for cutting out blanks. The scrap wood on the band saw was left over from cutting out 6 blanks that were then taken to the drill press. Probably 10 minutes from start to finish to have 6 blanks, hook and lip tie drilled, lip slot cut, ballast hole drilled, and ready to shape with the knife. ] Edited August 4, 2015 by Travis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...