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ehsjr wrote:
> krw wrote:
>> On Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:04:30 GMT, ehsjr <ehsjr@NOSPAMverizon.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>>> krw wrote:
>>>
>>> <snip>
>>>
>>>>
>>>> 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. ...


How do you wire up the LCD? Just the bare glass or did you find a trick 
to get into their blob chip?

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