I have decided to start doing a bit of DIY but to tell the truth I'm sixty+ and yes, I know it's a bit late to try and learn something new, but I've got to lose some weight by keeping active! I bought some power tools namely; a rooter, power plane, 10" table saw, circular saw, belt sander, cordless drill, hand chisels etc. Is there anything else that I should consider that's not to expansive? I was thinking of getting a nail gun, and a bench grinder but I only have a 8ft X 6ft Groundsman Apex Double Door Shed to work in. A previous thread that I put in another NG suggested that I put paving stones outside the front entrance of the shed which I thought was a good idea, therefor I could use most of the tools outside (weather permitting as I live in Scotland, Glasgow). I would like to buy a book that would show me how to use the rooter as there is a lot of different bits for different jobs. VERY IMPORTANT? What's the best way to set-up the shed and what is a good job to start with? Do you know any easy to follow DIY books especially explaining how the rooter works as they have different bits for different jobs? How should I start my new hobby? Thanks for any advice.
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18 years ago