ChrisK

Samuel, that'd be a great clock or even a lamp! Really cool to think of what you could do with that!

Welcome to the forum @ghostshadow!

Thanks Mikey!

Welcome aboard Rich. Thank God you gave me that clue, I thought you were Rich from Iowa!

Dewalt stool came in yesterday. Literally next day shipping!

I went online to the American B&D site and they do not show a corded drywall screwdriver. I'm not sure which used Dewalt you are looking at but....Dewalt is more of a professional brand. That being said I have an older B&D Mouse sander which has served me well for years, a hedge trimmer which just won't die (too bad too, I want a new one from Makita or Ego) and the B&D AutoSense drill which is a cordless 20v drill which is actually an awesome gun that you could use for drywall work thanks to the cut off that prevents overdriving. I would normally recommend Dewalt but, weight the condition of the Dewalt to your B&D and remember the B&D will have a warranty whereas the Dewalt won't.

Welcome aboard Ryan! Love the reclaimed rifle rack and the island! Super stuff dude!

Thanks Chad! My problem too. I bought some handy bars at lowes and some washers and bolts toMake the appropriate space for each bar. Works out pretty slick!

http://www.skilsaw.com/ Here's a direct link...

Ahhhhhhhhh......young Grasshopper....welcome to the world of Tool Porn. Yes.....you've joined a group of highly dysfunctional tool porn peddlers looking to destroy another member.....

Heck....with that consider buying yourself a new Dewalt 20v drill....and......a Milwaukee M18 Hammer......and......a Makita 18v jigsaw....AND.......divorce.....

All kidding aside, Skilsaw has sucked for years but they are the original. They recently came out with this.... http://t.homedepot.com/p/SKILSAW-15-Amp-7-1-4-in-Corded-Magnesium-Sidewinder-Saw-SPT67WM-22/205673449 I will have this saw soon. I've ordered it and am looking forward to putting it to use. It is all magnesium. This is Skils first foray into the pro market in a long time and the saw is reportedly blowing the competition away. I'd really consider getting that. The weight is truly incredible and every metal component of the saw is magnesium. Super light. Even blows the small corded Ridgid away in the weight department. Additionally, I've used that Bosch and it is one of their most popular sanders. The sliding miter that you posted....well...if I were you, AND, you were planning on doing some serious woodworking and or DiY work, that is a phenomenal saw and was on my shortlist for a sliding miter. For the price you would be hard pressed to find a better saw. Dewalt and Bosch make fantastic sliders too and several members are in possession of both the Dewalts and Bosch Axial Glides. My most precious tool for general use is my miter saw. https://bigskytool.com/hitachi-c12rsh-12-sliding-dual-compound-miter-saw-with-laser-marker-reconditioned.html Consider this, save a $130 if money is tight and buy a Grade A (basically new) machine from BigSky Tools reconditioned by factory techs. If you did the math, a sliding miter saw, circular saw and the sander would cost you $520 mini shipping. Then you've got the makings of a kick butt shop.

The problem I have with Ridgid cordless is their line is relatively small. Well made tools, good power, quality machines, just not a lot of variety that you get with Dewalt, Makita or Milwaukee or even Ryobi.

For a while Ridgid had one of the best Jig saws. It was made in Germany by Metabo. Awesome jig saw. The LSA really pays of on the cordless tools too. Free...,,,FREE......batteries!

Nice Comp!

Yup, all of my guns have done that till they wear in. If you hear any grinding or maybe if the machine bursts into flames you'll have a problem though

The ridgid circulars are good saws. Hitachi is good but check the base for casting problems. I've heard there have been problems with the tables cracking in rare instances from poor castings. The Hitachi saws are great though. Great power and the features on some of their better saws are really nice. If your thinking about long term use I'd get the dual bevel sliding miter saw. Not too expensive and Dan and Eric did a great review on them. I've had a Ridgid miter saw (10" single bevel non sliding) and the fence was misaligned during welding of the base by about a 1/16" which sucked. Their sliders seem to be good and the LSA is awesome if you register. As far as sanders go Bosch (personal opinion here). I've got 5"/6" RO that is literally comparable to my Festools and is a wonderful machine. It was manufactured in Switzerland and shows it

Good buy Chewie and make sure you follow DR99 post. Register those tools ASAP. Their lifetime service is awesome....IF, you register properly!

NaluRash you are going to love that little detector. My Wife bought me one for a stocking stuffer this past Christmas. I use that little guy all the time. I had the Greenlee one for years and this is just way better.

I would add the Fuel would more than likely be a phenomenal tool as I am very pleased with both of my Fuel M12 tools.

I would echo Kornomaniac. And I've got the Makita. Awesome grinder plus it comes with the 4.0 is brushless and has a fuel gauge.

Yup, what DR said too. Can you post a pic of the area you are planning your build? That'd help guys to see what your up against. Also what Comp said is dead on too. You could also use a small table saw for cutting up sheet goods but a circular with a straight edge long enough for the walls will do. I'd get yourself some glasses and a mask too....especially if your cutting in the basement. As far as brands???? Be prepared for a LOT of opinions!

Thanks Gator, I ordered the stool today! $83 bucks shipped ain't so bad. Ain't Festool but my stationary tools are Dewalt so.....

Ha ha...thanks Comp. One day! Right?!?!??!

Nice job Ricky. Did you bore the dog holes or did you buy the sheet pre drilled? If you did, what are the dimensions (ie diameter of the dog holes?