stphnlwlsh said:I would be looking at that car in the other stall like a cat looks at a bird.
Agreed...
I've been doing some more number crunching, and I've thought a bit more about the major woodshop type tools (jointer, bandsaw, planer, etc.). I think I'll have to wait on the larger ones for now mostly because space is limited. I live in Kansas City and there is a guild here that is just a short drive away. I could join and participate in their open shop times which would give me access to their tools. I could mill my lumber there and then use my smaller Festools at home to cut, shape, sand, etc. Knowing that I can use the shop up there I might not start with the tracksaw but go with some of the other items first while leveraging the hands on experience, knowledge, and tools of the open shop. You guys (and girls?) have given me a lot more to think about and some good ammo for thinking stuff out.
I was not expecting such an enthusiastic response, so I'm extremely thankful for all of the helpful input here.
Having nearby access to a full scale wood shop changes everything, why do people leave stuff like this out until the end lol. Yes, absolutely take full advantage of that resource and forget about packing it all into the side of a garage that still needs cars inside.