I thought you guys & gals would like taking a look at this one. I reserve all
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http://www.skilxshop.com/
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New combo machine
I thought you guys & gals would like taking a look at this one. I reserve all
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http://www.skilxshop.com/
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Paul to think you spent all that money on MiniMax stuff when you could have had all of the fine equipment for only $575!
You should order 2 right away and sed me you MM stuff. Especially since I waited for it to down load of dial up!
Chuck
When all else fails increase hammer size!
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One of the magazines had this recently (or was that an ad?) I must say I really like the idea, I'm just not sure on the quality. Just think if DeWalt or Bosch (hum, Bosch/Skil) did this, I think it would be a one-car garage, newer woodworker's dream. Yes, it would be hard to deal with the big stuff, but making jewelry boxes and the like would be pretty sweet. Like I said, the quality of the machines would be a concern, but would seem to fit well in the Ryobi BT3K or Shopsmith level.
Dan
There are three ways to get something done: Do it yourself, employ someone, or forbid your children to do it.
-Monta Crane
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I might buy one
I like the design. Unless the construction is shoddy, the unit should sell well.
Who knows, if there is some degree of quality there, I might even buy one for my workshop at Pellow's Camp. But, before doing so, I will wait a couple of years. Maybe by then, someone with a better reputation than Skil will have juumped onto the bandwagon.
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yeah Frank, one of these would look right at home next to that hugh band saw you just installed ....
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No it wouldn't!Originally Posted by Jerry Crawford
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Oh, man...that's scary!!
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The most expensive tool is the one you buy "cheaply" and often...
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Word to the wise...Skil has always been known for the shakiest table saw made (most vibrations during operations). I have used many Skill tools in my time (the last one...a belt sander...just died last month), but I would hesitate to buy this one until the reports ome out about it's performance.
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My stupid browser won't show the picture.
Would some kind soul please copy it and post it here?
TIA!
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James Krenov says that "the craftsman lives in a
condition where the size of his public is almost in
inverse proportion to the quality of his work."
(James Krenov, A Cabinetmaker's Notebook, 1976.)
I guess my public must be pretty huge then.
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Here you go ...My stupid browser won't show the picture.
Would some kind soul please copy it and post it here?
TIA!
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Hmmmmmmmmmmm. . . . . Judgement withheld.
Ted
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What do you need a MM for when you have one of these fine machines!!!
TJH
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I am going to take everyone's advise here and will be selling all of my MM machines in order to condense my shop and get more working space, thus I will soon be the proud owner of an SkillX shortly.
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I am going to take everyone's advise here and will be selling all of my MM machines in order to condense my shop and get more working space, thus I will soon be the proud owner of an SkillX shortly.
Yes, Paul. Get rid of that old, space wasting MM TS/Slider. I think you'd be much happier with the new Skill
Bob
Last edited by Bob Marino; 01-22-2005 at 10:45 PM. Reason: punctuation
bob m
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Wow:
What a way to cut full sheets of plywood and 5/4 hardwood. I think I will load my stuff in a rented truck and haul it over to Pauls and join his garage sale. Maby I will win powerball too!!!!!!!!!!! or the lottery!!!
Last edited by Don Selke; 01-22-2005 at 10:29 PM.
Good Luck:
Don Selke
Julius A. Dooman & Son Woodworking
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