What Sears tool should I get?

J. Hoffman

J. Hoffman

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I got a gift certificate for Fathers Day to Sears. I was planning on getting a 2x42 Grinder, but I'm over half way there to saving enough money for a BIG boy grinder. I should have the money for the 2x72 that I want by October. I already bought a Craftsman Drill press, I have a bench grinder, and a bench buffer (need more than one, but they are much cheaper at HF). What should I get at Sears with my new found gift card? Any and all suggestions are welcome. BTW, still getting the 2x42 is not out of the question.
 
Keep saving and use the gift card for when you have to get a gift for someone else.:D:thumbup: Throw that savings into the tool fund for the stuff you rather have.

Craig
 
hold on to it. I find myself making trips to sears way to often, usually for little things.
 
Keep saving for the 2x72 grinder use the gift card for other tools at sears you might want. I am using a trick tools 2x42 that attaches to a bench grinder. It gets the job done and is a nice option I don't see it talked about allot, but I am saving for a KMG on top of it myslef. You can make some nice stuff with a smaller grinder but you will allways want that nice high end one.
 
A wet/dry shop vac is awfully handy, I use mine everyday. Craftsman files are pretty decent quality and you can take them back for exchange when they get dull. Actually Craftsman handtools in general are pretty good, they have a couple nice rotary tools (Dremel-style)... go for the corded versions, the cordless ones seem to lack "oomph".

Of course you could always just get some clean socks and undies :D
 
I think i would just go and see what looks good. stock up on sandpaper for the next 20 years, buy way to many files, get ANOTHER screwdriver set. there are all very good things that you could do with a card. also,you could just keep it for the things that just pop up out of nowhere. that works too.
 
james terrio said:
A wet/dry shop vac is awfully handy, I use mine everyday. Craftsman files are pretty decent quality and you can take them back for exchange when they get dull. Actually Craftsman handtools in general are pretty good, they have a couple nice rotary tools (Dremel-style)... go for the corded versions, the cordless ones seem to lack "oomph".

Of course you could always just get some clean socks and undies :D
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Have you been going through my sock drawer?

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. It seems like I'm several tools short of a decent shop, but I just can't think of what I need. I wonder if Sears has respirators? I will need one of those before the new grinder arrives.
 
Mooseyard said:
Have you been going through my sock drawer?
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You're a guy, it was an easy guess :D Not to mention your avatar... :eek:

3M respirator at Sears. Make sure you can get the right cartridges for it.

Seals said:
Do you have a portable bandsaw?Sears may have a decent one.
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Look carefully at the speed and blade size. I have a Craftsman bandsaw (for wood only) that doesn't work all that well, has a not-very-good blade and more importantly, it's a weird size so really good blades are hard to find. Proceed with caution.
 
I have the "Clean+Carry" Model shp-vac and keep it mounted on the wall about 10 feet from the work area.
Nice to have it off the floor, always plugged in, ready to go.
I find myself cleaning the bench more which is good.
 
I'm waiting for a used Milwaukee or Dewalt portable bandsaw to come into the local pawn shop. My dad has a full size wood band saw that I can use anytime I need. I'm hoping the new grinder will be doing my profiling so I'm not sure how much I will need a bandsaw. I guess another vacuum would be useful. Right now I don't really have "A" shop. The drill press and the new grinder will probably be out in the garage, while my smaller tools and finishing stuff will be in the basement. I'm really hoping that the new grinder will be quiet enough to go in the basement though.
 
You never said how much money the gift cert was. So it really depends on how much you have to spend.
 
$50. I knew I was going to have to throw in my own money for a new tool. Maybe I should just get a respirator and then put the extra money towards the new 2x72
 
Hi Mooseyard, try the new grinder out in the garage first. You might find that it's tough to control the grit and it might not be the best thing to do in your house. Maybe a small angle grinder with a few cut off wheels would fit the budget and save you a little bit on belt costs.

Have safe fun, Craig
 
I would second a good angle grinder. I have an older heavy duty Dewalt that has been worth its wait in gold.

Greebe

BTW. What is up with your avitar? My eyes, my eyes, someone please gouge out my eyes........
 
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