CompactTractorFan
Super Member
Welder, table saw, miter saw, drill press, just to name a few...(I'm sure I'll think of more)
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CompactTractorFan
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Sand blaster, floor crane, torch, bandsaw,
Good torch, plasma cutter, another large building (it's not a tool but if a guy's gonna wish, he might as well include a new building), a larger capacity welder, milling machines and a lathe, a large press, a larger compressor, sand blaster, a good band saw
Rustyiron
Super Member
For ever I wanted an Ironworker, thanks to craigslist I now have an Edwards 50 ton!!! Yeah!! Next on the dream list is either a cold saw or a tubing bender, I think in that order.
For you guys dreaming of a Plas. cutter, I don't think that they are worth it, just like with a torch, to get that grind free ready to assemble edge you still need to "fence" your cuts and watch your speed. It has it's place but other than cutting alum, to me, it's an expensive electric torch.
For you guys dreaming of a Plas. cutter, I don't think that they are worth it, just like with a torch, to get that grind free ready to assemble edge you still need to "fence" your cuts and watch your speed. It has it's place but other than cutting alum, to me, it's an expensive electric torch.
wedge40
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Heated pole building. That's a tool isn't it?
Milton Burro
Silver Member
Just looked up an Ironworker. I'd never seen one before. On my wish list now.
wdchyd
Elite Member
Isn't this the biggest problem of having all of what you want.......the rent/mortage/taxes/utilities of the structure to contain it all will consume you in the end........Oh but what a place to work.......:thumbsup:
wdchyd
Elite Member
Eddie,
Just buy a bridgeport type mill and be done with it......your drill press won't ever get used.....
Mace Canute
Elite Member
I'd like to have a good big finger break. Something that would handle 4 feet of sixteen gauge steel at least.
300UGUY
Super Member
A Bridgeport, metal lathe, surface grinder. Problem I see, is by the time I can afford things, I don't need them as much. With the price of metal being pretty high, metalworking projects usually aren't practical.