[simpits-tech] Tool Time

[Rob Hommel]

Roy

DeWalt at one time was a very respectable brand of tool. They purchased
Black and Decker and lost much of what they had been originally. The best
example of this is Dewalts miter saw it uses the same motor they use in
their circular saws it is underpowered and wears out fairly quickly. The
Makita that Gene and I use is a 12 in compound sliding Miter Saw and it is
anything but underpowered. Hitachi gets good marks from what I hear from its
owners in the miter saw market.The DeWalt is usually used by those who are
cutting trim and such as they feel that they don't need the power

Porter Cable offers a very good "sawzall" type of reciprocating saw called
the tiger they market two separate types of this saw and one is considered
the better of the two, check with your dealer about the specifications of
the two. Gene and I use a Milwaukee "Sawzall" they sell this under various
types all look very much alike and you should be aware of the specs on these
as well.

Circular saws are without question dominated by the Skil 7.25 in Worm Drive.
There are several competing types of Worm drive saws on the market but given
the number of these used in the construction industry they are the preferred
saw, don't forget to by the rip guide for your saw when you purchase your
saw.

Band saws are a favorite purchase for anyone setting up a small shop when
you go to choose your saw examine the throat of the saw. The manufacture
specifies this 9 in to 14 in there are larger ones available BTW choose the
largest size your wallet will allow. The ability to change speeds on this
saw is very important so look this feature over carefully as to how
difficult it is to change speeds. This usually requires the moving of belts
and some manufactures seem to feel that disassembly of the saw is
sufficiently easy to accomplish this task.

Scroll Saws, Gene and I have tried so many of these that by now you would
think we have stock in a tool company. I think Gene out did himself on the
purchase of the newest scroll saw in the collection. The newest saw comes
from Dremmel Tools. I know what you are thinking it must be a tiny little
thing in truth it is a solid work horse.

Table Saws, the work horse tool Gene and I make heavy use of a Central
Machinery Table Saw and it is old, and solid. The saw motor is rated at 13
amps and the top is of solid steel construction. This tool is made to be
used in a shop. If you are looking for a light weight table saw take a look
at Skils 10 in table saw, my own favorite is Makita's table saw.

Jig Saws, are a saw that many folks tend to over look the possible features
that are available on. Bosch offers one of the very best in this market and
have done so for many years. Make certain what ever brand of jig saw you buy
has the ability to unlock the blade so that it can swivel as you need a
tighter curve or you are working close into another piece of material. I use
a 20 year old Craftsman that I have no complaints about.

I am certain someone will complain that I didn't mention their favorite
brand of saw or I left a type of saw out. I will apologize for my oversight
at this time and give you my review of that saw when I have one available.

BTW DeWalt made its name in the market for its radial arm saw years ago and
they still make a very good model of radial.

Keep 'em Flying
Rob Hommel



----- Original Message -----
From: "Roy Coates" <roy@flightlab.liv.ac.uk>
To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2002 3:51 PM
Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] Touch Screens


> On Fri, 11 Oct 2002, Gene Buckle wrote:
>
> > > Hope you're hungry... I've mailed you my shorts.
> > >
> > > Delta and DeWalt - for my sins :/
> > >
> >
> > Hell hath no fury like a Makita scorned. :)
> >
>
> Makita ain't bad... considered middle-of-the-range over here. Bosch sucks
> and DeWalt suck, its only Black & Decker after all. Delta Professional is
> the ONLY way for me.
>
> Roy.
>
>
>
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