DeWalt DW618PK 2-1/4 HP Electronic Variable Speed Fixed Base / Plunge Router Combo Kit with Soft Start
from DeWalt.
I purchased this combo set at a tool show and returned it the next day. Problems being that some parts were missing and the plastic portion on the plunge base was cracked. I am sure they would have exchanged it, but it doesn't say much for future durability. Dewalt is usually great. I have a lot of...
Porter-Cable 557K Professional Plate Joiner with 1000 Biscuits a 19.99 Value
from Porter-Cable.
This tool is perfect for any medium-large projects. I've used this tool to make table tops, bedroom/living-room furniture, cabinets, you name it! It's completely adjustable. Angles can be set very easily and precisely, and blade depth-adjustment for different size biscuits is a breeze. Also, fine...
Kreg K2000PP ProPack Pocket Hole Jig
from Kreg.
I've used my Kreg kit for several months now. It sure makes a difference in the speed of assembly. I whipped up a router table in no time and a lot of other projects besides. Works great on dimensional lumber too. Used it to make the 2X4 framing for a utility building addition as well as the framing...
Freud SD508 8" Super Dado Set
from Freud.
After using this dado for just over a year, I have found it to be nearly flawless. Close inspection of the dado joint produced reveals a slight v-groove at the two corners. This is as if 1 carbide tooth peak is a few thousands of an inch oversize. This is typically not noticeable in any application,...
Bosch B3915 10" Slide Compound Miter Saw includes Dust Bag and Work Clamp
from Bosch.
I looked at nearly all the sliding miter saws before purchasing this one. The Dewalt 12" may be slightly better, but it's much larger and costs 50% more. The Porter Cable is nice as well, but there's no way to attach extention/stops to the table (a design flaw in my opinion) and was more $$. The...
Bosch 1617EVSPK 2-1/4 HP Router Combination Pack--with Free Deluxe Edge Guide a $39.99 Value
from Bosch.
If you were looking at getting a combo kit now is your chance to get a 2 HP unit instead of the 1.5 HP units. The softstart and self center bits work great both as a plunge router as well as a fixed base and the 2 HP soft start and mag body makes it easy to control as well as light weight. The 2...
DeWalt DW733 12-1/2" Portable Thickness Planer, Including an Extra Set of Knives and Dust Hood, an $84.98 Value
from DeWalt.
This is the first portable planer I have used and it rivals the big stationary shop planers. Have used it on oak, maple, cedar and pine and the only problem I had was minor chipping around knots in the cedar, but I don't know that this wouldn't happen with other machines, cedar is pretty brittle....
JET 709060 12" Dovetail Jig
from JET.
the tool is a good product and at $...also a good value. the only problems encountered were with the manual the technical writing contained errors one being the bit depth listed at 7/8" at this depth you will be burning the top of the wood because the cutting head on the bit is not deep enough the,...
Porter-Cable 693VSPK Fixed and Plunge Base 1-3/4 HP Router Kit with Case & Edge Guide
from Porter-Cable.
Using the fixed base portion of this kit has proven reliable and easy. The Plunge Base, however, has been a real disappointment. Having upgraded (I thought) about four months ago, I purchased the 693VSPK Kit. Immediately upon receiving the kit the plunge base sounded like the elementary school...
JET 708119/JMB-UMB-HD Industrial-Duty Universal Mobile Base
from JET.
Makita RF1101KIT 2-1/4 HP Industrial Router Kit
from Makita.
Quiet, Powerful, and Flexible. This router will do it all. I have been been very pleased with the quality of this product, and would recommend it to anyone looking for both a fixed and plunge base router solution!
Delta 37-350A DJ-20 8" Precision Joiner
from Delta.
I bought the jointer through Amazon/Tool Crib. Amazon was great - no problems at all. I had initial concerns about how I would get this heavy machine off the truck once it arrived. Consolidated freightways was excellent and couldn't have been more helpful. During the assembly process, I noticed that...
Fein 9-55-13 Turbo II Dust-Free Vacuum
from Fein.
I purchased this shop vaccuum at a woodworking show last year and it has served me well in the time since. This tool is extremely powerful. I have used it on everything from wood shavings to drywall dust and it performs well no matter what. Besides great suction power, it is quiet, and has a built...
Makita LS1212 12" Dual Rail Slide Compound Saw
from Makita.
I've owned both the Makita Ls 1212 & the Hitachi C10fs. I will give you my two cents worth about how they compare with each other. The postive features about the Makita: cuts very accurately on both bevel & simple miters, the rail & carriage system is really beefy & it glides very...
Porter-Cable 5554P 1000 Assorted Biscuits
from Porter-Cable.
In our area, these are tough to find, and when you do, you have to buy way too many of just one size. This assortment is handy. As for defective biscuits mentioned in another review, I've found only a few, and wouldn't half of them would have to be bad to break even paying double for something else?
Makita G6100R 6100 Watt Generator
from Makita.
As a custom homebuilder, I have owned many different brands of generators including Honda, generac, coleman, yamaha, and John Deere. This Makita has been as good or better than any and is easily the best for the dollar. Especially well liked by my men is the auto idle feature along with the fact...
DeWalt DW706 12" Double Bevel Compound Miter Saw
from DeWalt.
Our small business specializes in finish trim carpentry. We have a number of miter saws to include the DeWalt DW708, DW705, Milwaukee Magnum 6496, and a Hitachi C10FC2. Each of these fine saws have unique qualities providing specific benefit.
Recently we purchased the DW706. Since purchasing the...
Delta 17-924 Mortising Attachment with Four Chisel and Bit Sets
from Delta.
As an aspiring woodworker, I found the Delta mortising tool a useful addition to my collection. Its best feature is definitely the price and the fact it utilizes your existing drill press. However it does have some limitations. First is the depth of cut. I have a Delta 12" drill press with 2.5...
DeWalt DW744S 10" Portable Table Saw, Including Stand, a $69.99 Value
from DeWalt.
what i didnt like:
1.) TOO MUCH WORK TO CHANGE A BLADE GUARD: If you don't practice it 3 or 4 times, the BLADE GUARD takes a little time to remove and install PROPERLY. You have to do the adjusting yourself with very little mechanisms to guide its correct placement. This used to worry me a little...
DeWalt DW723 Miter Saw Stand
from DeWalt.
I'm an advanced DIY'er homeowner, and I needed a stand to go with my DW708 mitre saw. I just got tired of using makeshift supports for long boards and the extension arms are well designed and work great. When I rec'd the stand, it was dinged up pretty good in the main spine section and on a leg. I...
Powermatic 1120003 PM15 Planer/Molder
from Powermatic.
DeWalt DW4KIT-2 18-Volt XRP 1/2" Drill / Driver / Hammerdrill, Reciprocating Saw, Circular Saw, and Flexible Floodlight Kit
from DeWalt.
I have used the kit now for a month.
I have left my regular corded tools at home! I use the saw and drill daily, the recipocating saw is a real work horse.
If anything I should of got the next larger kit that includes the jigsaw. Now I will have to buy it seperatly at additional...
JET JWBS-12OS / 708901 12" Open Stand Band Saw
from JET.
After reading the reviews in fine woodworking about the 14" jet, I was almost convinced to buy it. Then I sat down and analysed my needs for the saw and the budget. I figured I wouldn't be resawing wide boards that often so I chose the 12" saw. I was impressed with the finish on the table and the...
Forrest WW10407125 Woodworker II 10", 40-Tooth Blade for Table Saws (1/8" Kerf)
from Forrest.
I use this in my 5hp Jet Table Saw and it is absolutely super! I do have the Forrest 5" dampener that I use with it which limits the depth of cut to 2 1/2". Without the damper, it will cut almost 3" in my saw. The cuts are so clean that you can literally go to the 220 grit sandpaper as the first...
Porter-Cable CPF23400S 3 HP, 4-Gallon Side Stack Compressor
from Porter-Cable.
I bought this compressor to run nail guns, air sand and spray paint. It is much more compact than other units of similar capacity. The controls are conveniently located and easy to operate. There is an on/off switch located behind the main control that will turn off the unit if you leave it plugged...
DeWalt DW708 12" Double-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw
from DeWalt.
I bought this saw about 18 months ago and have used it extensively to install all manner of molding in my home. I cranked through several hundred feet of chair rail with picture frame below as well as new casings around the formal entries to the living and dining rooms, crown molding and even a dome...
DeWalt DW929K-2 18-Volt 3/8" Cordless Compact Drill/Driver Kit
from DeWalt.
Boy this drill just takes what ever you can dish out to it and laughs. I have worked it hard over the time that I owned it and had no problems at all. The battey life is good, and in my opinion about the same as other drills of its size. You have one pack in the charger and the other in the drill...
PSI Woodworking PPS-B Portable Panel Saw System
from PSI Woodworking.
I was skeptical of the PSI Portable Panel Saw but, I was desprate for a panel cutting system. Boy! Was I surprized. First, the function. It works great with just a tiny bit of tweaking. I was able to mount my Porter cable 4 1/2 inch trim saw to the base even though it it considerably smaller...
Bosch 4000K 10" Worksite Table Saw, Including TS1000 Folding Steel Stand and Outfeed Extension, a $154.98 Value
from Bosch.
Burned up my 5 year old Makita portable table a week ago. After a few hours of research on the net I decided to give the Bosch a try. (I make lodgepole furniture as well as a complete remodel of my 33 room motel. A lot of heavy ripping and endless trim work.) After it showed up, an employee and I...
Porter-Cable FCN200 2" Flooring Cleat Nailer
from Porter-Cable.
This is a great must have tool for DIY wood floors. While every company that's in the tool business seems to make a nailer (Senco, Bostitch, etc.), what sets the Porter-Cable apart is it's balance and civilized look. The look doesn't matter, but if you don't want to mar the wood floors by having a...
