Startup costs so far...not too bad

[Zeal]

You can always attempt to hijack a sweatshop to save a lot of time...

[Tagger]

Originally Posted by Back Beach

I was thinking about the bandsaw, but I'm making some jigs up for my miter box that should work well .

I'd rather cut lip slots by hand than use a,,, power miter ? I've driven 2 carpenters to the hospital because of that tool .. and Never cross your arms,, ever .. That thing will bite you and you won't feel a thing ..

[Back Beach]

Originally Posted by Tagger

I'd rather cut lip slots by hand than use a,,, power miter ? I've driven 2 carpenters to the hospital because of that tool .. and Never cross your arms,, ever .. That thing will bite you and you won't feel a thing ..

I'm talking about a hand miter, not a power miter and am planning to make a jig so I can hand cut the slots.

[Karl F]

Trust us..but the Band Saw...get the 100-150 dollar new benchtop model..
or hit craigslist and get something like this:
Craftsman Classic 12" Band Saw on Base

money well spent.. wether they make your plugs better than Musso's or Pinchney's.. .. that is not up to any tool in the shop...other than you...
but.. the band saw is one of the top 3 things you need to have... ..

I know... up to you...but... you asked... and those of us that have walked this road slightly ahead of you...have answered...

I bet Musso and Pinchney would tell you the same....

buy the band saw... or save even more money..and just keep buying eels..