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tropicalfish · 10-29-2006, 09:44 AM

Okay..
I am not building anything, just drawing out possible future plans. I think 2x6 looks better.

usacutie81 · 10-29-2006, 11:13 AM

Plus 2x6 - very sturdy. So did you cut the wood yourself or have the store do it? I don't have a saw and am wondering if I should get one.

Mahamotorworks · 10-29-2006, 12:00 PM

I cut it my self. Most stores do cut wood but may not get right, just close. I would ask around and try to borrow one before I would buy a saw for just one project.

MAHA

FishLuvr · 10-29-2006, 01:13 PM

i'm planning on buying a mitre saw. I dont have one either that will at least allow me to cut the 2x4's and the top or bottom ill just have to get the store to cut.

Mahamotorworks · 10-29-2006, 02:06 PM

If you are planning to buy a miter saw then this is a good reason to. I have a old corcular saw som eof my cuts arent straight but it will work. A Miter saw will give you straight cuts all the time.

MAHA

tropicalfish · 10-29-2006, 03:24 PM

I think a table saw might make it easier

FishLuvr · 10-29-2006, 03:41 PM

i live in an apt, even though my rooms are big a table saw would be in the way.

mitre saw would be great i can cut the 2x4's and even cut the 45 degree angels for the skirt

usacutie81 · 10-29-2006, 03:42 PM

I was wanting to get some tools anyway, I have all these things I want to build. Unfortunately I don't know what tools are for what.

I just like building stuff. I've bought every single tool we own, my husband doesn't buy tools. We have a really nice cordless screwdriver, and that is the extent of my power tools. What should I get if I want to build shelves and tank stands and stuff?

FishLuvr · 10-29-2006, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usacutie81

I was wanting to get some tools anyway, I have all these things I want to build. Unfortunately I don't know what tools are for what.

I just like building stuff. I've bought every single tool we own, my husband doesn't buy tools. We have a really nice cordless screwdriver, and that is the extent of my power tools. What should I get if I want to build shelves and tank stands and stuff?

then the aformentioned table saw is what your gonna need, also a miter saw depending on how you want your joints, and or how the blades of your table saw can be angled.

heres a link to what sears has available.

Sears.com

i love wood working, but i dont have a house yet, i made two night stands back in high school over 14yrs ago and they both still sit beside my bed. i had a hell of a teacher lol i have even stood on them to change light bulbs and they are still standing.

Mahamotorworks · 10-29-2006, 04:02 PM

A miter saw is better for cutting Large Legnths of wood. It is hard to slide a 12ft board into a table saw. A Table saw is good for small Boards or to rip boards in half. I am looking into buying a miter saw so I can do more things with it. I would get better 45* from it. Here is the basic tool list that I used:

Hand Circular Saw Used to make all my cuts
Cordless Drill, It it nice to have 2 so you dant have to switch between the drill bit to pre-drill and the Phillips bit to install screws.
Finish Brad Nailer, Used to install the final parts or trim so you dont have to have to see Nails or screws.
Quick Square. Used to make Short line at a 90* angle quickly, Also have a 45* on it.
Pencil. DUH
I think that is about it. I really didnt use the Table saw on this one cause I was cutting Large boards. I wll be using it when I build the canpopy, but that is a different thread.

MAHA

10-29-2006, 09:44 AM	#21 (permalink)
tropicalfish Medium Fish Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 525	Okay.. I am not building anything, just drawing out possible future plans. I think 2x6 looks better. __________________ --- 75 Gallon Rena FilStar xP3, Hydor ETH 300W, Coralife 48" Aqualight 260W 6700K, Rex Grigg Regulator with Ideal Valve, 10 pound CO2 cylinder. :: ADA Aqua Soil Malaya and ADA Power Sand M ---

10-29-2006, 11:13 AM	#22 (permalink)
usacutie81 Large Fish Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 738	Plus 2x6 - very sturdy. So did you cut the wood yourself or have the store do it? I don't have a saw and am wondering if I should get one. __________________ 75 gal. Dozens of guppies, 2 angelfish, 1 pleco 16 gal. tall 7 cardinals, 1 sick beta 5 gal. hex -empty-

10-29-2006, 12:00 PM	#23 (permalink)
Mahamotorworks Super Fish Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,721	I cut it my self. Most stores do cut wood but may not get right, just close. I would ask around and try to borrow one before I would buy a saw for just one project. MAHA __________________ 75G Freshwater: 5 Angel Fish, 6 Black Neon Tetra's. Moved to my brothers house. www.myspace.com/mahamotorworks

10-29-2006, 01:13 PM	#24 (permalink)
FishLuvr Medium Fish Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 360	i'm planning on buying a mitre saw. I dont have one either that will at least allow me to cut the 2x4's and the top or bottom ill just have to get the store to cut. __________________ 55 Gallon Tank: Fish: 4 Blue Gourami \| 3 clown loaches \| \| 4 Australian rainbows \| 6 trillineaus \| 3 spotted jullis \| 18 Neon Tetras \| 2 spotted raphael catfish \| Plants: anubias, small amazon sword Substrate: Flourite Filtration 2 aquaclear 70 hob's with 2 bio bags per unit

10-29-2006, 02:06 PM	#25 (permalink)
Mahamotorworks Super Fish Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,721	If you are planning to buy a miter saw then this is a good reason to. I have a old corcular saw som eof my cuts arent straight but it will work. A Miter saw will give you straight cuts all the time. MAHA __________________ 75G Freshwater: 5 Angel Fish, 6 Black Neon Tetra's. Moved to my brothers house. www.myspace.com/mahamotorworks

10-29-2006, 03:24 PM	#26 (permalink)
tropicalfish Medium Fish Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 525	I think a table saw might make it easier __________________ --- 75 Gallon Rena FilStar xP3, Hydor ETH 300W, Coralife 48" Aqualight 260W 6700K, Rex Grigg Regulator with Ideal Valve, 10 pound CO2 cylinder. :: ADA Aqua Soil Malaya and ADA Power Sand M ---

10-29-2006, 03:41 PM	#27 (permalink)
FishLuvr Medium Fish Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 360	i live in an apt, even though my rooms are big a table saw would be in the way. mitre saw would be great i can cut the 2x4's and even cut the 45 degree angels for the skirt __________________ 55 Gallon Tank: Fish: 4 Blue Gourami \| 3 clown loaches \| \| 4 Australian rainbows \| 6 trillineaus \| 3 spotted jullis \| 18 Neon Tetras \| 2 spotted raphael catfish \| Plants: anubias, small amazon sword Substrate: Flourite Filtration 2 aquaclear 70 hob's with 2 bio bags per unit

10-29-2006, 03:42 PM	#28 (permalink)
usacutie81 Large Fish Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 738	I was wanting to get some tools anyway, I have all these things I want to build. Unfortunately I don't know what tools are for what. I just like building stuff. I've bought every single tool we own, my husband doesn't buy tools. We have a really nice cordless screwdriver, and that is the extent of my power tools. What should I get if I want to build shelves and tank stands and stuff? __________________ 75 gal. Dozens of guppies, 2 angelfish, 1 pleco 16 gal. tall 7 cardinals, 1 sick beta 5 gal. hex -empty-

10-29-2006, 04:02 PM	#30 (permalink)
Mahamotorworks Super Fish Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,721	A miter saw is better for cutting Large Legnths of wood. It is hard to slide a 12ft board into a table saw. A Table saw is good for small Boards or to rip boards in half. I am looking into buying a miter saw so I can do more things with it. I would get better 45* from it. Here is the basic tool list that I used: Hand Circular Saw Used to make all my cuts Cordless Drill, It it nice to have 2 so you dant have to switch between the drill bit to pre-drill and the Phillips bit to install screws. Finish Brad Nailer, Used to install the final parts or trim so you dont have to have to see Nails or screws. Quick Square. Used to make Short line at a 90* angle quickly, Also have a 45* on it. Pencil. DUH I think that is about it. I really didnt use the Table saw on this one cause I was cutting Large boards. I wll be using it when I build the canpopy, but that is a different thread. MAHA __________________ 75G Freshwater: 5 Angel Fish, 6 Black Neon Tetra's. Moved to my brothers house. www.myspace.com/mahamotorworks