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krw wrote:
> On Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:04:30 GMT, ehsjr <ehsjr@NOSPAMverizon.net>
> wrote:
> 
> 
>>krw wrote:
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>>>
>>>Fein is simply crazy expensive.  I looked at their routers over the
>>>weekend.  I wasn't impressed, for 4X what a Bosch or PC costs.  Bosch
>>>has a "Multi-Master type tool ("Multi-X", I think) that's a lot
>>>cheaper and looks just as good (Li-Ion battery, though).  A little
>>>lower down the line, Dremmel has a copy for $100ish.  If you want to
>>>go cheap, HarborFreight has one for $40.  The reports are decent,
>>>acknowledging that it's a $40 tool.  The only real complaint is that
>>>the blades loosen.  
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Where do you get reports on the Harbor Freight stuff?
>>I'd like to be able to see what others think about what
>>I might buy - like their 12' sliding compound miter saw.
> 
> 
> I have their 10" SLCS.  For $100 it's not bad at all.  I just bought
> it to cut 2x4s and it does that very well.  I did some molding with it
> in my last house, too.  I'll likely replace it with a better saw in
> the next year or so, though.
> 
> As far as discussions of these things, rec.woodworking is likely the
> best place.  There are a lot of tool snobs there too, but also a lot
> of information.
> 
> 
>>Sometimes they're good for power tools that will be used
>>infrequently.  The stuff I've bought from them for light
>>use has never disappointed - but I haven't used it either
>>under harsh conditions or extensively.
> 
> 
> I don't have too many HF power tools, but a few.  You really have to
> be careful.   The above SLCS is fairly good (it's weak on compound
> miters).  I've looked at their wet saw and would have bought it if I
> knew about it before I bought mine.  OTOH, I have a couple of cordless
> drills that are just so bad that I don't even count them.

Thanks for the info on the saw.  My use would be like yours,
primarily rough carpentry. I have a bunch of decorative
"garden ties" to replace, and the 12" saw will handle them.

I have a $24 1/2" hammer drill from them - flawless for the
few times I've used it.  The cordless 9.6V is pretty much
useless, except for maybe drilling a couple of holes in
a project box.  I love their cheap $2.99 meters for monitoring
stuff, and as a source of LCD displays for projects.  Haven't
seen that price for a while though.  It's kinda fun to watch
them mis-measure noisy DC. :-)

Ed