Vulcan Woodshop

A possible pre-cursor to my Vulcan Open Lab idea.

Now that I've got just a little experience, I'm finding that a collection of tools is nice, but you can really get a lot done with a table saw and drill press. My table saw is rated at 15amps, which is just over 2HP. I can get a router at that power. I think a router would serve well as a general purpose power house.

Base Tools

• Router
  • Straight bit
  • Edge (bearing) bit
  • Chamfer bit
  • Plunge bit
• Bit driver and set
• Digital Calipers
• Dial gauge (?)
• Dremel kit

Can we make our own chisels?

Drill Press

Purchase

• drill bits
• drill chuck and spindle assembly
• thrust bearing
• switch
• balance spring (coil?)

The base will be particle board filled with concrete. The column will be a pvc pipe filled with concrete (possibly with rope compression). The table will be particle board. I think it's best to just top it with thick epoxy, but aluminum may also make sense.

Need to choose a spindle assembly and a chuck to match.

101 Version

• Table saw $400
• Drill Press $80
  • standard $10
  • spade $10
• Orbital Sander $30
  • sanding Discs $15
• Sand paper 3x$13 = $40
• Chisels $10
• Calipers $20
• Scroll Saw $80
• 1 gallon glue $20
• Blue Tape

Total: $715

Projects

• Upside down rabbet box
• End Table
• Aderondack chair
• Secret compartment box
• Small box of drawers
• Trestle table
• Bed

Tool Projects

• Table saw sled
• Box joint jig
• Work bench
• Saw horse
• Tool chest