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Chiney · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 1:22 pm Post subject:

iight iight my bad Laughing

(...Rovin...) · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 2:28 pm Post subject:

know some1 who bought a dewalt last yr & he paid $850 i think - never used their p\saw but on d whole DEWALT is a very durable well made brand close in quality to MILWAUKEE (whose quality i like even more) but dewalt is priced a bit more reasonable....if fact i have a metal chop saw from them going on almost 10yrs (used to be a welder yrs ago) , 3/8" keyless chuck dril & a sander\polisher ...all dewalt

well for my preference i like using d edge of a level since like i said cant get straighter than that & mine cost me less than a 100 think i paid $60 for it

IMO - B&D p\saws good for d home user who may use it now\then for small projects
if u doing carpentry for a living d B&D wont last as long as d higher end brands ...like said above using d correct blade is d key

Router - well i got 2 ...a B&D which works alright but i feel it can be better
got a PORTER CABLE mini laminate trimmer\min router - works rel sweet for smaller jobs

yes u can use table extensions on a compact tablesaw it will take up some garage space though .....

X_Factor · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 3:23 pm Post subject:

http://www.spectools.com/spec.htm

who got those?...works sweet for backdash work

pioneer · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 5:55 pm Post subject:

Rovin, loundsound etc...

I getting this Makita 5740NB for $1100

http://www.makita.com/menu.php?pg=product_det&tag=5740NB

Is it a good saw?...think it's worth the extra $$ over the Black & Decker?

I see it comes with a rip fence

MonsterPower · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:04 pm Post subject:

wda is a rip fence? i know a fence is to keep de neghbours out but i guessin its some sort of guide?

ok so i not the best in the carpentry section ... this thread i actually learning somn

keep the posts comin fellas

pioneer · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:09 pm Post subject:

Yeh a rip fence is used to keep the saw running straight along your mark line.

I think i'll go with the Black & Decker

(...Rovin...) · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:18 pm Post subject:

well B&D \ skil \ reg series craftsman are all in d home use catagory

where as makita \ dewalt \ milwaukee \ bosch \ ported cable etc in d better built catagory - good for builders\contractors

that rip fence doesnt seem very usefull for wide wood in box building - they probably have it as incentive to buy like how B&D has d laser thing

if u can still get a dewalt for $850 like how they were priced last yr i would buy that for sure - check by bhags

btw - i use a reg craftsman p\saw in my box work ..its about 5-6yrs old ..a bit bulkily built but at d time was either that or B&D ...if i had to buy id pick a heavier built brand ....

pioneer · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:22 pm Post subject:

Bhags have a Dewalt for $899 with rip fence and case

(...Rovin...) · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:33 pm Post subject:

well IMO i consider dewalt & makita to be close in quality so that sounds like a good deal...could always search it online & see what reviews & faults ppl have to say about it .....

~˜VëgÅ²˜~ · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:32 pm Post subject:

good info here seeing I want to buy ah saw to build some cupboard/wardrobe.......

pioneer · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:33 pm Post subject:

The Makita had some recall issue years ago with the blade guard, i think they fix that now though.

Note mentioning though, the Dewalt n Black & Deckers carry a 3 month warranty from Bhags

While the MAkita has 1 year from WHS

loudsound · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:04 pm Post subject:

dewalt and makita real good .....my fren which does carpentry has a 3Hp makita routor
da sheit does geh on Very Happy

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makita bess ....dewalt good as well...
skil tools are great also...
if yuh wanna go top ah d line milwalkee 4 it
i hav a milwalkee jig about 10 yrs now and up to dis day it doe back 4 nothing...
i lookin 2 change all my tools into milwalkee soon... Very Happy

buh pios i tink makita MITE hav d edge ova d dewalt its acordin to the model..

MonsterPower · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:13 pm Post subject:

makita hs a huge edge over dewalt dewalt is in the same bracket wid b&d

hydroep · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:39 pm Post subject:

I concur...good thread.

Dewalt is actually Black & Decker's high end line. I find it still has a "cheapy" feel to it tho'.

If considering high end I always go for Milwaukee and/or Porter Cable. Makita is damn good as well. Dem t'ing is "never done" tools.

Even if you're looking for budget brands, try to get the power tools that use ball bearings instead of bushings. A lot of the cheaper brands use bushings. But after a few heavy duty uses they wear and the tool(s) loses some precision... Cool

pioneer · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:04 pm Post subject:

Is Skil any good?...i think Pricesmart sells them

Lance · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:31 pm Post subject:

I'm a weekend warrior, and Skil has never failed me. yet Embarassed

(...Rovin...) · Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:46 pm Post subject:

i use Skil carbide router bits to do those nice smooth edges on my boxes ...d results speak for itself..... Wink

pioneer · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:46 am Post subject:

I go check out de Skil in pmart, if not BD fuh it. It fitting my budget.

Chiney · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:49 am Post subject:

loudsound · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:08 am Post subject:

i find skil works great as one of my saws is skil an it works bess Very Happy

pioneer · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:54 am Post subject:

loudsound, what kinda saw you have in Skil?

loudsound · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:20 am Post subject:

i got a normal circular saw Very Happy

the quality and construction is well built

pioneer · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:41 am Post subject:

Kool thanks...any particular model #?

X_Factor · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:29 am Post subject:

^^ make sure its atleast 13-15amps/2.3-2.5hp and well basic features

and you could also price the worm drive type saw..those really sweet!!

pioneer · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:06 pm Post subject:

Well pricesmart has no circular saws...

I looking at a Skil router too, they any good?

loudsound · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:25 pm Post subject:

loudsound · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:29 pm Post subject:

pioneer · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:13 pm Post subject:

Hmm sweet...thaz exactly what i want it for...speaker rings

I have a Dremel and thinking to buy the router attachment...but i dunno if those bits could handle "tough" work like a dedicated router will.

(...Rovin...) · Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 8:22 pm Post subject:

i have a dremel too - wouldnt give it hard work to do nah since dem things really made for delicate fine jobs

have a 2hp B&D plunge router a few yrs now - works good for d $ , good for d house holder but a pro who uses it often will want a better unit .....