Fabulous Fabrication Tools
The Biesemeyer Fence helps keep the cuts square and true.
Delta UniSaw Table Saw For much of my initial 12-volt career, I used a jig saw and a circular saw to cut wood. The shops I worked for didn’t have table saws. One shop had a panel saw, but it seemed like it wasted more time than it saved. For the most part, we built truck wedge enclosures. I remember using a table saw in middle school shop class, but until I started working with Doug Gibson, I didn’t have any real experience with one. While working with Doug, I got to see just how beneficial a table saw could be. It offered a level of precision not possible with a circular saw—no matter how skilled I thought I had become! Initially, I was very respectful, or even scared, of the table saw. Doug walked me through important safety factors, and I got some experience. When I moved out to California to work at Simplicity in Sound, we started the shop with two table saws in the fabrication room. I thought it was a great idea at the time, but we quickly found we only needed one. Now I have a number of years of experience with a table saw, and while I am still very respectful of it, I do feel more comfortable using one.
I use the bandsaw mostly for quick and easy rough cutting.
Grizzly 14-Inch Bandsaw I was initially hesitant to put the bandsaw on this list because I haven’t had one for too long. I had the opportunity to buy my current bandsaw when I purchased the metal piping for my dust collection system. I have since been slowly finding that it’s a great tool to have around. I like that it’s easy to make small adjustments to cuts, and easier to cut a shape. Add a quick run through the sander, and it’s close enough for carpet. facebook.com/MobileElectronics 59
