Tools

[RVSwisher]

Are most of you using table top tools (sanders, band saw, drill presses) or bigger floor models?

Thanks

[deadpool]

I dont, but I'm not sayin it would help a load and save allot of time, but theres something about doin it by hand that makes me appreciate the bow I'm making even more.

[Pat B]

I have a floor model band saw and a table top belt/disc belt sander. Most of my bow making tools are hand tools...I build self and wood backed bows.    Pat

[Eric Krewson]

I started out with bench top sanders and jointers as well as a 12" craftsman bandsaw. At that time I was making bows in the corner of my garage and out under the maple tree in the front yard, had to move my power tools outside to use them.

When I built a shop I replaced all my early power tools with larger floor models.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

I have a small table saw & band saw. Everything else is hand tools. I do know the best tool I have is Eric's gizmo for tillering.

[Apex Predator]

Started with all table top models, and have replaced the bandsaw and belt sander with larger free-standing units.

[BMN]

Floor model bandsaw. Bench model drill press and belt/spindle sander.

[TimZeigler]

Good floor model bandsaw will go along way.  Benchtop tools will work fine depending on the amount you build, and can be upgraded later on if you see the need.  Don't skimp out on the bandsaw, I found a good used one for half the price and it was well worth it.  

Most of my big tools are used, and I found them through classified ads in the local paper and craigslist.

I have a floor model Bandsaw, Jointer, Tablesaw.
Benchtop drill press, orbital sander/beltsander combo, and compound saw, and a small 1" beltsander.  Pics of the setup are in my buildalong.  Nothing fancy, but they get the job done.

Don't forget a good set of files, rasps, and an assortment of sand paper.

[Lonesome Wind]

Floor model bandsaw, belt sander, drum grinder & drill press. Bench top spindle sander.
Tools are one place, like optics, where you want the best you can afford. I bought one large floor model a year till I had what I needed.
 Don't forget A good dust collector, a must if you're doing fiberglass.