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    What about safety?

    I am surprised that safety is not one of the top decision makers. I would highly recommend the Bosch 4212L. You can get it for around $400 and it is a belt drive for very smooth operation, has laser...
  2. Thread: Best Buy

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    Down with BB

    Crutchfield.com for all my electronics. I have spent well over $10,000 this year finishing the basement home theater. Great service, knowledgeable sales people, usually free shipping and no taxes!
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    Short Sighted

    In my opinion this is a great representation of how people think today, only for the short term. If the whole idea is to build the table as fast as possible than yeah great, biscuits suit your needs,...
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    Motor going to ground

    Sounds like the motor is grounding when under a load or the compressor is sezing after some operation when heat starts to build. Unfortunately the repair probably costs as much as a new one give or...
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    Another vote for the Milwaukee

    I have the 6394-21. This is a great saw. I use it on and off the EZ guide rail system. It sails through anything that i have sent it down. I have the 40 tooth Diablo blade and the cuts are very clean...
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    Triton good, but...

    I went through two Triton routers. They are very good routers, but like anything that sees heavy use and is mechanical, it will break. That is when I realized that the Triton is not a great choice....
  7. Makita at Menard's

    Don't know where you are, but Menard's in my area is clearing out all Makita tools and there are some steals for a quality brand.

    I am a huge Milwaukee fan, but Makita is a great brand name with...
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    Triton Routers

    Just my two cents on Triton routers...I have gone through two of the 2 HP models and while it is a very well designed router the problem that I have had has been the service. Both times that the...
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    Pocket Screws

    I would use pocket screws as my clamps in the back if you have a way to hide them.
  10. Spring Isolated Inertia Base

    Just my $.02, but we installed the same configuration, though it is a Maytag set stacked. I designed and built an inertia base which is made out of concrete between two trusses (Upper level) with a...
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    Dewalt

    I don't think Dewalt is what it used to be. Sorry to say, but my advice is get a Bostitch with a 7 year warranty and warranty service centers that know what they are doing and don't just guess what...
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    Knob

    I have this same jig saw and you found the only problem that I have ever had with this saw. The first time I pulled the knob out...off it came. I have learned to deal with it and luckily Bosch makes...
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    Milwaukee 3.25 HP ROuter

    I highly recommend the MIlwaukee router. Though it is over the 3.0 HP range and you may not "Need" it, it hums along through anything that you throw at it and is smoothe as silk. I have had one...
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    Triton Service

    I had a Triton router and it worked great, when it worked. I understand things happen, it is a mechanical device, but when I figured out the hoops I had to jump through to get it serviced...ship it...
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    USA Made Tools

    I have a few of my favorites:

    Oldham router bits-all made in USA in OK somewhere, very good quality bits and you can find them cheap on ebay

    Milwaukee power tools-though they are now foreign...
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    Milwaukee

    Can't beat the pricing at www.toolup.com

    I have purchased all of my Milwaukee tools from them including the latest fixed/plung 2-1/4 router offered from them. Great tool with a 5 year warranty...
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    Welcome to Indy

    One of the best suppliers I have found is Northwest Lumber:

    http://www.northwestlumberco.com/

    They have great wood at good prices and the service is excellent.

    Hope this helps. Thank you.
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    Bosch R&S Bitset

    I purchased a great deal on the Bosch Ogee R&S set off of Ebay. It sells for $135 in Lowes, but I got it delivered for $54. Works geat. Used it for about 15 cabinet doors. I would not recommend it...
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    Apples and Oranges

    Bosch hands down. Can't compare to Ridgid. I got mine for free when I purchased a Bosch 12" mitre saw. Until then I had not used a jigsaw extensively, but this saw well engineered and easy to make...
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    My Router Experience

    Hello, I thought I would offer my two cents. I purchased the Triton and had some warranty problems and had a heck of a time getting it serviced. I had to send it to NY and wait 4 weeks to get it...
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    Nor More PC

    I went through three of these routers in less than a year. Was all warranty, but not worth the hassle. PC is not the company that it used to be. I baught the Milwaukee 3 1/4 and love it. Smoother,...
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    Bosch 12"

    I love my Bosch, though it is a 12". I would recomend spending the extra dollars for an electric brake. It makes a great difference and is safer. I went through 2 12" Dewalts in 3 months. I don't...
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