People still ask me what tools I started out with and do I still have them, so I have kept track of some of the tools I no longer use or I have had in the past, as I have upgraded alot of my tools over time. I have given away many of my older tools. If you wish to see current tools I use click here.
TABLE SAW
Tooline TS250 250mm Table Saw. Current Table saw. Donated to my Father-In-Law.
Tooline TS250 250mm Table Saw. Current Table saw. Donated to my Father-In-Law.
Tooline TS250 250mm Table Saw. Current Table saw. Donated to my Father-In-Law.
My first Table saw was a cheap Tooline Table Saw. It was an okay beginners saw but I grew out of it very fast. The main issue was the rip fence moved (and while it didn’t move a great deal it was enough to be annoying. Secondly the insert was to thin and made of plastic. It made it hard to make a replacement or zero clearance inserts. It was a direct drive not a belt dive, making it very noisy. The mitre slots were not standard and very small making harder to make jigs. However that being said it was usable and I did make a quite a few projects with it.
This table saw I donated to my father in law and is still being used today.
MITRE SAW
Worx Brand Mitre Saw. Current Mitre Saw. Donated to my Father-In-Law.
Worx Brand Mitre Saw. Current Mitre Saw. Donated to my Father-In-Law.
I didn’t really have any major issues with this saw, it was pretty accurate after a bit of fine tuning and did everything I asked of it. However I wouldn’t call it 100% accurate out of the box. If I had room I would have the two mitre saws set up. The main reason I upgraded was, I was at the time doing more and more larger projects that just needed that extra blade size to make the cut. It was a good beginners drop/mitre saw.
This saw and stand I donated to my father in law and is still being used today.
JIGSAW
Worx Brand Jigsaw. Was donated to North Dunedin Men’s Shed Society. Current Jigsaw
Worx Brand Jigsaw. Was donated to North Dunedin Men’s Shed Society. Current Jigsaw
Sanders
Worx 1/3 sheet sander. Was donated to North Dunedin Men’s Shed Society. Current 1/3 Sheet Sander
Worx Random Orbital Sander. Was donated to North Dunedin Men’s Shed Society. Current Random Orbital Sander
Worx Belt Sander. Was donated to North Dunedin Men’s Shed Society. Current Belt Sander
Worx Multitool. Was donated to North Dunedin Men’s Shed Society. Current Multi Tool
Worx Angle Grinder. I have no complaints with these tools , it is just that I have been slowly switching over to AEG 18v and a few AEG powered tools. Was donated to North Dunedin Men’s Shed Society Current Grinder
I have no complaints with these tools and they owed me nothing, they were the main stay of sanding and cutting for a long time. It is just that I have been slowly switching over to AEG 18v and a few AEG powered tools Most of my hand powered tools I donated to North Dunedin Men’s Shed Society. What they did with them after I have no clue… They may have re-donated to another shed or someone starting out or someone who wanted them etc. Either which way I am not bothered and hope that someone is using them.
SCROLL SAW
Tooline Scroll Saw. Current Scroll Saw. Donated to a friend.
Tooline Scroll Saw. Current Scroll Saw. Donated to a friend.
I made many a projects with this scroll saw and it did as it claimed. But the more I used it the more I just wanted a better saw. I mainly bought as a cheap scroll saw to see if I liked doing scroll saw work, if I didn’t then I only spent a few $100, if I did enjoy scroll sawing then sure, I will up grade. Current Scroll Saw. This scroll saw was given to a friend for free.
Drill Press
This drill was a beast how ever the issue was the switch was broken. But I used this for many years, And made the drill press table and fence. Current Drill Press. Donated to a friend.
This drill press was given to a friend. (fate unknown)
Hand Drills
My old Makati 14.4v Drill lasted 5-6 years, and was old tech when I bought it. The NiCad batteries died and would not hold charge. Before this drill I had a 9v Makati
This drill’s batteries died and was cheaper to buy new drills and impact driver combo rather than try to find replacement batteries. (Now they are a dime a dozen)
The Makati and Ryobi drills are no longer in the shop. Batteries died as well as the chuck.
The Makati and Black & Decker drills are no longer in the shop. Batteries died.
ROUTER
Maktec (by Makati) Router Trimmer
Maktec (by Makati) Router Trimmer. Was donated to North Dunedin Men’s Shed Society. Current Trim Router and AEG
I donated this toolbox to a friend up the road. Replacement is the the red Powerbuilt toolbox.
