Advice during my workspace (shed)

[Stooby]

Hi all. I am a scroll sawer looking for advice on what else I should add to my shed.
I have a scroll saw and a random orbital sander.

I want to add a dust extraction and due to size and noise as this would run all the time am thinking of the numatic nv 750 from Axminster.

Then I am thinking of a desk to belt and disk sander as I find I do a lot of sanding and like the thought of the flat and static surfaces. Again from Axminster I am looking at their own as408

Thoughts on these 2 particular models would be good. I haven't got the cash to go for more pricey models without compromising and just getting one for now

Then finally I would like to get into a bit more, box making and very small scale woodwork projects. Space being a premium I was liking at either folding or light desk based table saws. I wouldn't use it much so am not sure I can justify the jump in price for induction motors. Any thoughts on what might be a good entry point table saw?
Thanks all.

 

[Ed Bray]

Just a thought but the SIP 01946 belt and disc sander which I bought can be had for around £160 ( http://www.sipuk.co.uk/sip-01946-4-x-8- ... ander.html ) which is great value for money and I have been very pleased with mine, it also comes with 2 tables one for each rather than the single table which you have to swap around on the Axminster version.

I also bought the SIP 01929 ( http://www.sipuk.co.uk/sip-dust-chip-collector.html ) 1.5hp dust/chip collector which is under £100 at the moment, which is very powerful and very good value for money.

I know some people don't think much of SIP stuff, but I have both these items and a SIP 10" Ultimate sliding mitre saw and am pleased with them all, especially at the prices I paid and for the amount of use they get.

So, considering you were looking at spending £370 for your belt/disc sander and dust collection, this would save you more than £100 and I doubt you'd be disappointed.

 

[John15]

Hi Stooby,

I have an NV750. With its induction motor the noise level is fairly low, around 75db I believe (it's given in the spec) and it has plenty of suck. I keep thinking of fitting a cyclone but for just occasional use I am wondering if it's worth it, especially in a smallish workshop where space is at a premium.

John

 

[Phil Pascoe]

For boxes and small scale stuff, especially with your being a scroller, I'd have thought a bandsaw would make far more sense than a table saw. :idea:

 

[Stooby]

No room for a bandsaw due to height unless there is a small table version that is good and not to expensive.

 

[John15]

The height of my 250 Record Power bandsaw on its wooden plinth is 1500mm so you shouldn't have any problem with headroom.

John

 

[Roughcut]

Pillar or Bench Drill would be a good addition.
A small router table?
And I second the recommendation of a small Band saw which won't take up a lot of space but will be very useful.

 

[Stooby]

I am not sure about the band saw, I have a pitched roof to the shed. The 150 height is okay but compromises heavily on available space I.e. takes up what is left and more, a squeeze to fit by.

I have a very solid 45cm by 45cm unit, used to have a very deep fish tank on it so will take a lot of weight. I was wondering if I could get a better and disk sander to fit on this and then lift off and put s small table saw on it when needed.

 

[Stooby]

I have been in my shed measuring things up. I think I could add a larger bit of mdf to my stand and fit the band saw on. Not found a home for a belt and disk sander. Does anyone else use these are they helpful?

Does anyone know of a good video showing the uses of a bandsaw that I could look at, I have never given one any thought.

 

[Spindle]

I haven't got the cash to go for more pricey models

Hi

If you don't limit yourself to one wholesaler you will find you can save anything up to 30% on like for like items - spend some time searching the web :wink:

As for which additional tooling - I'd go along with your thoughts on a better sanding station and extraction - my next priority for expanding your scope to boxes and other basic woodworking would be some form of bench, it doesn't need to be permanent as long as it can be stored in the shed and erected outside when required.

Regards Mick

 

[Stooby]

My shed has good built in benches, they take up space but are very solid and great workspaces.

 

[Spindle]

Hi

In that case, do you have some sort of work holding capacity? vice or clamps. If so I'd start looking at a basic hand tool set up.

Regards Mick

 

[Stooby]

I have a couple of cheap vices but hand tools would be a whole new area to look at.