30/ Maybe don't jump in the deep end and buy a 90 year old one that's missing bearings, belts, and motor. Save that for later when you've got more skillz.
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31/ speakkng of equipment, workshop stuff is not stainless steel cutlery from Target. It needs to be cared for. Get a dehumidifier and run it all the time to prevent rust. Learn to sharpen your tools. If it cuts, it dulls. If it dulls, you'll learn to sharpen it.
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32/ Your sharpening center alone will be an area that you have to invest in. ...but once it's kitted out, you can sharpen ANYTHING. Scissors cut poorly? 2 minutes and they're LITERALLY better than new. Chainsaw? Handsaw? Lawnmower? Brushhog?
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33/ OK, there's tons more, but I've gotta get some work done. Maybe more later in the week. Have fun in the shop, guys!
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34/ I KNOW THAT FEEL !https://twitter.com/GregM410/status/947949011452833792 …
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35/ related: I love the accumulation of honest wear and tear on a thing. It's the exact opposite of fancy $200 pre-distressed jeans. Every mark is evidence of a project, and of your hands. My 17 yo utility bench has oil, hatchet marks, magic marker, some light burns...
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36/ agree with all of this https://twitter.com/SamVimes6/status/947949237324664832 …
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37/ agree w all of this, but replace "no fear" with "no fear...except of power tools"https://twitter.com/Watchman_motto/status/947950416242905088 …
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Hamilton 🌲 🛠 🌳 📐 🐸 ☀️ @Watchman_mottoReplying to @MorlockPMy few notes on Morlock-craft: 1) Corded tools > cordless. 2) Used quality > new junk. 3) A good carpenter is good at hiding his mistakes. 4) Figure the amount of time for a project, (4hrs) then double it. 5) Ask someone who knows more than you. 6) No fear. 7) Eye protection.3 replies 0 retweets 7 likesShow this thread -
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And it's not even always the obviously dangerous stuff. Lotta effort goes into making sure a table saw won't slice of your fingers...
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... by people who'd give a funny look at warnings about kickback putting a chunk of 2x4 through their chest.
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anti-kickback pawls are a good thingpic.twitter.com/p9ibZMrH3Z
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