Originally Posted by
USAZorro
I have zero experience with building stuff that requires any precision, but I just picked up a 12" compound miter saw and plan on trying to work towards competence this winter. Any suggestions for how-to sites would be very welcome. I also realize I will probably need some other tools (a router comes to mind). Tips on that welcome too.
I've found Lumber Jocks and Sawmill Creek both interesting and helpful sites. As well as Fine Woodworking. But as a complete amateur myself, I learned a lot from books. Don't know if you're a book-learnin' kind of guy or not but, if you are, I have s**tloads of books. Be happy to send you a few if you are interested. No charge.
As for routers, all I can say is buy the best one you can afford. Like anything else. I have two Elu routers. Amazing German machines but no longer extant. The got bought out by DeWalt years ago, and DeWalt's 3 HP
#625 router is a direct copy of Elu's, and is an excellent machine. So is the smaller DW621.