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mini14

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Posted: July 31, 2005 at 2:37 AM / IP Logged

Hi everyone,

I'm only a part time installer, so I want some tools that are dependable but won't hurt my pockets. I'm currently looking for a router and a table saw. I most probably will go to Home Depot, or Lowe's if it is cheaper.

But what I want to know if there are particular brands/models that anyone would suggest that are inexpensive, and pretty good quality.

Thanks,

Mark

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Posted: July 31, 2005 at 4:04 AM / IP Logged

Some times you can find nice tools at a very good price at a pawn shop. As far as brands go Craftsman is good. DeWalt, skil, black and decker all will work well. rotozips are cool too.

Big Dave

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mini14

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Posted: July 31, 2005 at 4:21 AM / IP Logged

Wow I never thought of that, thanks a lot. I will have to go to one next week. I forgot about craftsman too. They do make pretty good tools.

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Posted: July 31, 2005 at 1:58 PM / IP Logged

Make sure that whatever table saw you buy, the fence can't stray from parallel with the blade. At work we have a Ryobi which I really don't like. There is a little play when adjusting the fence, and I end up with non-square cuts because of it. The previous shop I worked at had a Dewalt that was a MUCH better design.

As for routers, I recommend looking for a plunge router, and purchase a perfect circle along with it.

Steven Kephart

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