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| NipRing:
I'm sure someone already said this, but when it comes to tools you usually really do get what you pay for. I'm a union carpenter and i know how ---smurfy--- and short lived cheap tools are. In the end you can just add the $35 you spent on a junk circle saw to the cost your gonna pay for a decent one. For circular saws i recommend Porter Cable, for Jig I would recommend Bosch with the D-Handle, Belt sanders i recommend the Porter Cable, Panasonics for cordless drill, and I've only had 1 mitre box so far, its a Bosch and its held up pretty good over the last 7 years. Weather or not that's the best i dont know, but its been pretty good so far. One other thing, personally i really like the DeWalt table saw. Its the gear drive fence that i really like and its very portable. Good luck with your project. ~bill |
| MikeDeuce:
--- Quote from: DrewKaree on January 21, 2006, 01:02:12 am ---Do you own a belt sander yet?... --- End quote --- Nope, as far as sanders go, just a dewalt handheld random orbit... I should have added that I just wanted the station for smaller projects (including small non arcade control related ones)... and mostly for the disc sander. I do a few projects that require true-ing up rough cuts on a variety of materials and a proper disc sander would be really helpful. Surely nothing much larger than a single player CP for rounded edge... only I've never owned one of these so I'm not sure what to look for. Seems like it might be safe to assume either one is good enough for light jobs. If I can ever make enough room at home for a full cab though, I promise I won't look at anything less than a proper hand held belt sander. Thanks for the tips! |
| pmc:
--- Quote from: mus on January 20, 2006, 05:28:14 pm ---well the saw drawbacks alot, as i go into cutting it cocks back messing up the line i was following. --- End quote --- Make sure the blade only protrudes through the bottom of the stock by 1/4" or 1/2". If you have the blade set too deep, the saw will bind and drawback like you describe. If you were cutting 2x4's or something, the saw is probably set deep to cut the thicker stock. Adjust it for the thickness of the MDF that you are cuttting and the saw will stop fighting you. And like others have said, swap in a plywood blade which has more and finer teeth. You'll get a much better cut. -pmc |
| RobotronNut:
--- Quote from: NipRing on January 21, 2006, 01:58:01 am ---... when it comes to tools you usually really do get what you pay for. I'm a union carpenter and i know how ---smurfy--- and short lived cheap tools are. ... For circular saws i recommend Porter Cable, for Jig I would recommend Bosch with the D-Handle, Belt sanders i recommend the Porter Cable, Panasonics for cordless drill ... --- End quote --- LISTEN TO THIS MAN; HE KNOWS WHAT HE'S TALKING ABOUT! i heavily researched my hand power tools before i bought them, and i came to the exact same conclusions. specifically, i own the following models, and they perform beautifully and will last a lifetime, more or less :) : porter cable 6" saw boss, model 345 bosch top handle jig saw, model 1587AVS panasonic 12V cordless drill, model EY6409 i don't own the porter cable belt sander, but their sanders are legendary, and i'm pleased with these two: porter cable quarter sheet finishing sander (palm sander), model 330 porter cable half sheet finishing sander, model 505 |
| Orclord:
--- Quote from: miles2912 on January 19, 2006, 11:13:27 pm ---Dewalt is my personal choice. The saw has no problems with MDF or 2/4's. Amazon.com is a good place to get tools. Free shipping and no tax are hard to pass up. Don --- End quote --- Jesus $450 !!!!! I have the same...... Mines 18v with 3 batteries and a 15min charger...bought it about 3 years ago..... Cost |
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