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javeryh:
I have that exact router and I love it. It is perfect for building an arcade cabinet - it was able to make some precise cuts in cabinet grade birch plywood (with the right bit, of course). I'm not too sure about it as an all-purpose router though as I am just getting into woodworking...
RetroACTIVE:
I've found Craftsman tools to be a bit clunky and rough around the edges so to speak.
vader:
--- Quote from: ahofle on December 08, 2005, 12:48:30 pm ---What's wrong with Craftsman power tools out of curiosity? I've been nothing but happy with my 19.2 volt cordless set.
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I can say I have 14.4 v cordless Drill and it has been fine since I've had it. I've had two Craftsman Routers in the past 3 yrs. One has burned up and they both do not keep their depth settings. Really nice to try to cut a t molding slot when it's changing dept. That is my only problem with them, their other power tools may be ok, but I'm going to change brands, I unfortunately don't have deep pockets to keep trying things out to find out what I like. On the other other hand, I love their hand tools.
Tim
SirPoonga:
--- Quote from: RetroACTIVE on December 08, 2005, 12:40:01 pm ---Dewalt = good, Craftsman=bad, PorterCable=good
I'm not a big Craftsman power tool fan... hand tools you bet..
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Dewalt is good. I think craftsman is good too. My dad has a bunch of craftsman stuff. He has a 25 year old router that is still working.
I do not like their battery powered tools. Between me and my dad we had three cordless craftsman tools die, just out of warranty. Their corded stuff is good but we will not get their battery powered tools again.
But the way it sounds maybe they are lacking in quality in their current lineup.
I've noticed craftmans doesn't really make tools anymore. They buy other's and put their name on it and mark the price up. I noticed this with a roller stand. Sear's ball bearing roller stand is $30. I took a picture of it from an ad and went to Menards (midwest hardware/home repair store) and what Menards carried looked exactly the same. Same shape feet and handles. But only $15.
Same witht he sears rotory tool, just a dremel with the sears name on it.
vader:
SirPoonga,
My sentiments exactly, my grandfather has 25 + yr old power tools that work great, just seem anything make the past 10 yrs don't have that quality control.
Tim