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Ron Anchak
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#1 Post by Ron Anchak »

Recently I've been on a tool buying spree, I'm a tool junkie. I thought you guys might be interested in some thoughts on these tools. I realize that some of these tools are not for the guy who is building a pair of a cabinets, but.....

Ridgid Flip Top Work Support
http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware ... ogId=10053

This is a great accessory, way better than the roller stands. I was skeptical when I bought this, but it definately makes cutting large sheets easier.




Ridgid 10 inch 60 Tooth Titanium coated saw blade
http://www.homedepot.com/Tools-Hardware ... ogId=10053

I thought I would give this blade a try and I am happy to say that this blade gives smooth vibration free cuts. I think I would rather buy two of these before I buy one Forrest blade.




Rockwell SoniCrafter
http://rockwelltools.com/RK5102K.htm


I was strolling through Lowes and I have seen this tool before, but never had a real interest in it. I then realized that this would be a great tool for sanding into tight corners. So far this seems to be well built and is a tool that will be around for many years or decades. I did look at the Dremel and Hitachi versions, but the Rockwell is a far superior tool (I did not look at a Fein, but I wouldn't spend that money on one).



If you guys are interested I have other tools that you might be interested in.

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Ron Anchak wrote: Rockwell SoniCrafter
http://rockwelltools.com/RK5102K.htm
I bought one of the cheap Harbor Freight versions of this tool and I have used the crap out of it.
I would love to have a better built one like the Rockwell. It's probably 10 times better than the cheap one.
When mine wears out, I'll get a nicer one.
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#3 Post by Ron Anchak »

Leland has one of the HF ones and he says it works great. I've been to HF to look at some things, but I have been leary of anything with an electric motor. I bought a 8" bench grinder about 6 years ago. I never used until about 6 months ago, it lasted about 1 hour and went up in smoke.

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my only complaint about the HF model is that the blades are pretty flimsy.
I've not tried the better models, so I have nothing to compare it to.
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#5 Post by Ron Anchak »

I wonder if you could use one or the Rockwell or Hitachi blades with it?

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#6 Post by LelandCrooks »

First one we got was doa. I haven't tried the better ones. But for some things it's the only easy way to get stuff done.

Here's a new tool I got a while back that wasn't so successful.
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http://www.ptreeusa.com/edge_clamps.htm#552

They were running it 1/2 price for 1 day. I thought it would be the cat's meow for ply. It does work, but it's more finicky to get square than a regular old sawboard. You still have to mark both sides to get it square.

Now these are a different story.

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They ran them 1/2 price a while back and I wish I'd bought 3 or 4 sets. I use them constantly. Both singly and in the back to back setup.
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#7 Post by gilscales »

I have had the Fein for over 15 years well before it became the Multimaster and it is a Beast! It will last forever, wish I had all of the multi master attachments, I think mine was in the low $200 Range way back then with only the sanding pad, it was the only tool of it's kind when it came out and there was no other option
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#8 Post by ketoet »

i have a fein to . it's not cheap but IMO it's worth ist's weight in gold !! it's the ideal tool for anything in corners
and i think it will outlive me :-)

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