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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Hitachi C10FSH 10" Dual Bevel Slide Compound with Laser
from Hitachi.
I Like the laser feature to align the cuts when cutting diferent angles so I know the lengths will always be what I want them to be , "Rigth on the money " .
I wish HITACHI would include the same blade as the one they sell with the 10FSB. The blade they include in this Laser type is the 40T...
Delta 34-184 Universal/Deluxe Tenoning Jig
from Delta.
I soon realized as I started to assemble this tenoning jig the quality was not what I had expected. Some of the screws fit loosly in thier holes, the socket heads on the set screws were either lose on the allen wrenchs or too tight to get the allen wrench in. One of the 8mm bolts that holds the...
DeWalt DW872 14" Multi-Cutter Saw
from DeWalt.
When my abrasive blade chop saw "died", I debated whether to replace it with a similar saw or to try the carbide blade one. I was very hesitant to purchase the DW872 in that it did not seem possible it would do the job. However, the abrasive blade saws are quite expensive to own in that the blades...
Bosch 1587AVSK Top Handle Jigsaw Kit--Plus Free 10-Piece Blade Set a $14.99 Value!
from Bosch.
Just how good is this machine? So good that when Dewalt created their new top-of-the-line jig saw they copied the Bosch nut for nut, bolt for bolt. Bosch invented the jig saw so they have some experience at getting it right. But the main thing to consider is what is important when buying...
JET JWTS-10JF / 708301K 10" Table Saw with JETFence
from JET.
(This is a rewritten review from 11/26/02 as the previous didn't include my Amazon nickname/hyperlink to my other reviews.) I've had my JWTS-10JF (Gold Series) nearly a year now and still marvel at the saw's capabilities and quality. Rock solid design, accurate and true out-of-the-box with...
Freud SD206 6" Professional Dado
from Freud.
I suppose that anything could outperform that piece of Sh*#. The previous blade was an old craftsman 6" dado. Not that i have anything against craftsman (my table saw is great), but these things were so old and worn that they burned the wood away instead of cutting it. This influenced me to get a...
Hitachi C8FB2 8-1/2" Sliding Compound Miter Saw includes 24-Tooth Carbide Blade
from Hitachi.
I've owned this saw for over 5 years now and will most likely grab another one for the crew. It doesn't get anymore percise than this unit.We work on exclusive homes on a daily basis that are loaded with sizeable moldings.A little clue to those who try and cut everything standing up, LAY IT DOWN....
Hitachi C10FSB 10" Dual Bevel Slide Compound--Includes 10" 72 Tooth Carbide Blade a $69.99 Value.
from Hitachi.
all the needed improvements.i've owned the predecesor and this one has all that was missing. great saw.
Bosch 1587AVSP Progressor Top-Handle Jig Saw Kit
from Bosch.
Unfortunately, my experience with this jig has been a negative one. Bosch tools (rotary/demo hammers,drills and especially jigsaws)have always been very highly regarded in my area of work(which happens to be glazing/metal fab etc but whateverget on with the review,right?);so anyway, I buy this...
Milwaukee 6521-21 Heavy Duty 11 Amp Super Sawzall with Orbital Action
from Milwaukee.
I had a Makita for 13 years that wasn't too bad, but it finally died of bad bearings. The repair cost was within $10 of replacement so I started shopping. I was going to get the 10 amp Super Sawzall, but after reading toolpig's review and considering the advantages of orbital action, I bought this...
Freud LU84R011 10" x 50-Tooth Combination Blade
from Freud.
I just put this blade on my Delta table saw. My old Delta blade (exact same design as this Freud) was 15 years old and in bad shape, so I can't really compare the two. But this blade cuts very smooth, and even takes pretty good care of oak plywood. This blade was a little bit more than the...
Delta 36-821L Special Edition 10" Left Tilt Arbor Unisaw with Biesemeyer 50" T-Square Commercial Fence
from Delta.
I have a small home shop, and purchased this saw about 3 weeks ago. I love it. I don't do any heavy production work, just furniture and cabinet work, and this is the perfect saw. I can honestly say that I will have this saw for a long time. Power is great, blade control is excellent, and the 50"...
Forrest CM12806115 12", 80-Tooth Chopmaster Miter Saw Blade
from Forrest.
I replaced the 30 tooth carbide blade that came on my 12" miter saw with this one.
Extremly smooth cuts and even with 80 teeth is is plenty fast cuting for miter work. Eliminated tearout and chipping that I had with previous blade.
Delta 50-289 Mobile Machine Base for Unisaw with 52" Unifence
from Delta.
I purchased this mobile base for my 10" left tilt Jet Cabinet saw. This base was built to be used on the Delta Unisaw so I had to make a slight modification to the extension by adding a 2" X2"x24", L-angle ,for the extension table legs to rest on. It works great! I looked at the Jet mobile base, and...
Delta 34-183 Tenoning Jig
from Delta.
One reviewer states the Delta jig will not work on the Bosch 4000. I recently purchased the jig anyway and found it will work just fine. Follow the manufacturer's instructions provided for a left tilt saw and move the bar over to the left set of screw holes. This moves the face plate 1 1/4 inches...
Tru-Grip FT8TS 8' Tru-Grip Pro FTR Series
from Griset.
This item is a bit pricey but I have to admit it's worth every penny. I have used it several times now and it delivers everything it says and more. I also purchased the saw base slide, but have not set it up with my saw yet. Even with out the saw base, cuts are as straight as they can be.
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DeWalt DW746K 10" Woodworker's Table Saw--Includes 52" Fence, Table Board, Sliding Table, and Miter Attachment
from DeWalt.
I bought the saw in April of this year with the 51" fence and sliding crosscut table. So far I have run mostly hard woods on the unit up to 12/4 stock. I had a problem squaring up the cross cut table at first and had to return it for a new one, but got excellent support. I got the new one installed...
Veritas Tools 05J03.03 Shelf-Drilling Jig with 12" Rods
from Veritas Tools.
I you build cabinets with adjustable shelving, this jig will save time and is extremely accurate. I am a finish carpenter and make built-ins for my customers. This jig paid for itself after the first two. I use a router with a bushing to register the holes in the jig. The plunge makes for the hole...
