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Old 08-18-2008, 02:30 PM
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Lights, gotta have good light. I have a couple single 150 (I think) watt halogen work lights and a double on a stand.

cutoff saw. I have a Jet 7x12 horizontal vertical and use it as much or more than anything.

Grinders: Bench either wheel or belt preferably both. Hand, 9" for heavy stock removal and 4 1/2" for fine work, the more the merrier.

Drill press for precision holes, hot punching is faster but not nearly so precise.

Elec welder, preferably a multi-process unit with a lot more capacity than you need. (it's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.)

Torch set, I use an All State's oxy/propane rig.

Lathes, mills, shaper, power hammer(s), press rolls, forging press, more power hand tools than Norm Abrams has, the more the merrier. Can there ever be to many power tools?

Hydro-electric power plant on a good year round fishing stream.

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