i figured i'd start a thread here for what tools everyone uses so others can get recomendations on what works and what doesn't if this works, i'll make it a sticky.
electrical test equipment:
i've had a compact multimeter from radio shack for years now that i keep in my car. it was $25, and well worth it for just checking 12V DC, resistance, and continuity. a great first meter to get.
new model of the meter.
just recently i picked up a craftsman clamp meter, since i wanted to be able to take current measurements. i haven't had a chance to really test it out yet, but it should work great.
$100 for the clamp meter.
cutting and drilling:
the ryobi folding table saw i have works great. when folded up it takes up so little space in my shed, which i love, since i've got so much other crap in there. i can set it up on my cement patio, or in the grass and still have a stable surface.
a little over $200 for a great table saw.
i've been using the same craftsman cordless drill/driver for almost 4 years now. the only complaint i have is that one of the batteries doesn't have much of a charge left. it goes dead in about 2 hours, and the other lasts 4.
great drill for the money.
last christmas i had asked for a rotozip, so i could cut circles for speaker openings. i got the craftsman one with the circle attatchment and flex attatchment. unless you go really slow with cuttin circles, it jumps and gets super hot. as a circle cutter, it ok, but i've been using the flex shaft with all my dremel tools, and love it. it's got a lot more power behind it than a dremel.
rotary tool
for cutting circles i got a plunge router. well actually i got a combination fixed and plunged router kit, since i couldn't find the regular plunge ones anywhere. this router is awesome, and a it's a must have for anyone building a lot of speaker boxes.
combo router.
for cutting the circles with the router, i got the jasper jig combo pack. the smaller jig cuts from 1" to 7 1/2" and the large one cuts from 2 1/4" to 18 3/16th". it's really easy to use, and with it you cut a perfect circle everytime. definitely worth the $50 for them.
jasper jigs.
if you have a stable hand, you can easily cut circles with a jig saw. i picked up an orbital one, since my 20+ year old one finally died on me. super fast blade changes, variable speed, and orbital action for super fast straight cutting.
orbital jig saw.
i'll get around to sanding tomorrow
electrical test equipment:
i've had a compact multimeter from radio shack for years now that i keep in my car. it was $25, and well worth it for just checking 12V DC, resistance, and continuity. a great first meter to get.
new model of the meter.
just recently i picked up a craftsman clamp meter, since i wanted to be able to take current measurements. i haven't had a chance to really test it out yet, but it should work great.
$100 for the clamp meter.
cutting and drilling:
the ryobi folding table saw i have works great. when folded up it takes up so little space in my shed, which i love, since i've got so much other crap in there. i can set it up on my cement patio, or in the grass and still have a stable surface.
a little over $200 for a great table saw.
i've been using the same craftsman cordless drill/driver for almost 4 years now. the only complaint i have is that one of the batteries doesn't have much of a charge left. it goes dead in about 2 hours, and the other lasts 4.
great drill for the money.
last christmas i had asked for a rotozip, so i could cut circles for speaker openings. i got the craftsman one with the circle attatchment and flex attatchment. unless you go really slow with cuttin circles, it jumps and gets super hot. as a circle cutter, it ok, but i've been using the flex shaft with all my dremel tools, and love it. it's got a lot more power behind it than a dremel.
rotary tool
for cutting circles i got a plunge router. well actually i got a combination fixed and plunged router kit, since i couldn't find the regular plunge ones anywhere. this router is awesome, and a it's a must have for anyone building a lot of speaker boxes.
combo router.
for cutting the circles with the router, i got the jasper jig combo pack. the smaller jig cuts from 1" to 7 1/2" and the large one cuts from 2 1/4" to 18 3/16th". it's really easy to use, and with it you cut a perfect circle everytime. definitely worth the $50 for them.
jasper jigs.
if you have a stable hand, you can easily cut circles with a jig saw. i picked up an orbital one, since my 20+ year old one finally died on me. super fast blade changes, variable speed, and orbital action for super fast straight cutting.
orbital jig saw.
i'll get around to sanding tomorrow
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