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Main Boards => The Bowyer's Bench => Topic started by: PopeandYoung_51 on April 21, 2016, 09:10:00 PM
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I'm looking to invest in some bow building tools, starting from almost zero. Does anyone think the Power8 Workshop would be a cost effective way to go, or do you think I'd be better off with more standardized equipment? Thanks!
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From what I see those are decent tools for everyday home chores.
I don't see much in the way of bow building tools there.
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Tell us what type bows you want to build.
Fibreglass, laminated wood or self bows?
Makes a difference on tools needed.
Most can be done with some basic rasps, cabinet scrapers.
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My first five bows were built with one power tool; a black and Decker saber saw to rough out the risers. From there it was rasps, hacksaw and sandpaper. When I got a drill press and sanding drum it was a huge step up.
I'm not saying "don't buy tools", but just trying to lend a different perspective. These days I have a Rigid oscillating sander, the drill press, a table saw and a bench top band saw.
But, there is no such thing as too many tools!
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Thanks, guys! Primarily laminated bows.
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You can't have too many tools, for sure.
You can, however, have to little space to use them.
Given I live in an apartment and like to avoid annoying my neighbours, I don't use power tools all that much.
I mostly use rasps, scrapers, hand plane and sandpaper.
I have a drill press, a hand-held belt sander and planer - too noisy for regular use where I live.
Doing stuff by hand is much more satisfying anyway, IMHO
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Nothing like firing up a table saw in the dining room. :biglaugh:
I looked the power 8 up and honestly, I think it might be undersized and underpowered. But, I've never seen one in operation so that tells you what my opinion is worth!