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From: pete@octopus.UUCP (Pete Holzmann)
Newsgroups: net.rec.wood
Subject: Questions re: table/radial arm saws, routers, magazines, etc.
Message-ID: <192@octopus.UUCP>
Date: Mon, 27-Jan-86 03:24:02 EST
Article-I.D.: octopus.192
Posted: Mon Jan 27 03:24:02 1986
Date-Received: Tue, 28-Jan-86 06:14:57 EST
Reply-To: pete@octopus.UUCP (Pete Holzmann)
Organization: Octopus Enterprises, Cupertino, CA
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Hi! I'm new to net.rec.wood, so if this has been covered recently, please
mail me a copy and don't start all over again... otherwise...

I'm interested in buying some good quality power tools to start up my 
woodworking shop.

1) A power saw and router seem like a good starting place. Would anyone place
higher priority on {drill press, scroll saw, jointer/planer, ???} ?

2) My understanding of the relative value of table saw vs. radial arm saw is:
	Table saw: more accurate 'cuz saw is fixed
	Radial saw: more versatile (I'm not sure why- other than turning it
		into other tools, why is it more versatile at sawing?)
    Would anyone out there recommend a radial arm saw for doing quality
	work? I'm inclined at this point to go with a table saw.

3) What are good table saw brands? Sears is handy (down the block), and I'm a
    sucker for things like the digital table saw (accurate to .005 inch, .1
    degree) on sale for $399. But...
	I would think other brands might be better, esp some Japanese?
	Has anybody USED a Sears digital saw? Is it worth the $$$ ?

4) Similar question, but for routers: What are good brands?

5) What woodworking magazine(s) do you like? What do you like about them?
    (projects, hints, ads, ???)
    
6) Where do you buy tools? Is mailorder safe in woodworking-land? (Unlike
    photography...)

Well, this has turned into a survey, I guess. Please mail responses, and
I'll summarize to the net if there is any interest in a summary.

Thanks for your help!
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