Reviews about Bench Power Tools

stradt03 says "Average band saw, seems lacking in quality" about Craftsman 14" Bandsaw 119.224010

stradt03 — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:10:16 GMT

Decent band saw but seems to be lacking from the older more robust built Carftsman products. There are more and more parts being made of plastic and less and less metal. I don't know about most people but I for one would not mind paying a bit extra to get something made of metal rather than plastic.

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LuKaii says "great workhorse" about Ryobi 10 in. Compound Miter Saw

LuKaii — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 03:53:21 GMT

bought this when we were installing a hardwood floor. easy to use, plenty of features, and it cuts like a champ. wish the extensions were a bit longer/sturdier.

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tooltimejim says "Nice looking tool, works very well." about GMC Slide Compound Miter Saw

tooltimejim — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:01:29 GMT

I"d been looking for a decent priced sliding compound miter saw and happen to get a great deal on a display model, And i'm pleasantly pleased with this brand name (GMC) 10in.sliding saw. It does everything i need, it's powerful 15A motor has plenty of power and it has all the features needed to complete all the projects i've been planning.Be on the look out for display models, they can save you a lot of dough. love my new saw, i'm going to buy a good stand for it and it's going to be one from Sears....

Doughamm3 says "Don't buy it!" about Craftsman Professional Laser Trac 12 in. Sliding Compound Miter Saw

Doughamm3 — Mon, 02 May 2011 20:43:54 GMT

Got this saw as a gift from my wife. Have serious concerns about its safety. Slide arm sticks badly after a few cuts. Sent it out for repair, got it back and after a few cuts it sticks again. Im afraid im going to cut off a body part pushing or trying to pull it back and having the saw stick and my hand keep going. I found online others have this same problem. I was a Sears Craftsman fan but not so sure now. I feel bad my wife wasted money for this one.

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nobody81 says "works great in a small area shop." about Craftsman 6 x 9 Belt/Disc Sander with Dust Collection

nobody81 — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:44:42 GMT

This belt and disc sander has been a great addition in my work shop. I;ve used it for everything from plastic to hardwood and it keeps being the quality tool I have come to expect from Craftsman.

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dmoody19 says "this saw was a huge disappointment, lasted less than 6 hours run" about Craftsman 10 in. Table Saw

dmoody19 — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 02:33:27 GMT

Bought this saw a few months ago and finally got to use it a couple of weeks ago at my home. I had 7 cedar boards to cut and by time I got to the 7th the saw died on me. This is two saws in 2 weeks. Both are supposed to be professional quality with this one being "contractor " grade. What a huge disappointment.... Make sure you buy extended warrantys folks. You are going to need it...

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JoeyJingles says "Best entry level mitre saw on the market" about Craftsman 10 in. 15A Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

JoeyJingles — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 21:37:34 GMT

Many years ago my brother and I started a business trimming houses and went to Sears for the tools to get started. We bought this 10 inch mitre saw, a 10 inch arm saw, a compressor and guns, and a router among others.

You must have a plan for what you will be doing to know which sized saw you need. The 10 inch mitre is a good entry level saw which is priced right, is accurate, has a superior warranty and is well built. For most DIY homeowners it is plenty and will do most of what an arm saw will do but is much easier to transport and set up on remote sites. The arm saw is better for repeat cuts of 1 x 12 lumber or same sized cuts in numbers. This mitre however will cut angles better and sets in place much faster. We built our own stand of 1 x 12 with extensions that folded down on either end and a backboard for clamping a block for repeats. Today there are trick, portable stands.

Any 10 inch mitre has its limits and these are overcome by going to a 12 inch or larger saw. These limits may...

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shawn5581 says "Awsome Table Saw" about Craftsman 10 in. Table Saw

shawn5581 — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:00:59 GMT

Great Saw! Runs quiet and strong.Only problem is it will not hold zero. I looked inside and beleive the guide rod is not poperly installed as its bushing moves back and forth rather than being screwed to the cabinet as the floor model.Good thing I got the in home repair.The fence is ok but seems to be off a 1/4 inch when making wide rips.No big deal i always measure against it anyway.For the money spent and the perfomance its a no brainer.

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DedrickWelch says "Great tool, simple to use." about Ryobi 10 in. Compound Miter Saw

DedrickWelch — Sat, 08 May 2010 12:37:46 GMT

I bought this tool to assist with installing hardwood floors in my home. I came to use it for so much more on everday projects.

It is an excellent tool.

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sirvey says "I've gained some industrial capabilities with this saw." about Craftsman Table Saw 152.221240

sirvey — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:06:37 GMT

I purchased this saw a little over a year ago based on reviews and shopping comparison as one was not available in store to look at. It's a heavy weighted article for home use, a good value for the price when you consider this device put you at the threshold of industrial capability. This came with the Bieseymer fence system which I find highly accurate there is a belt drive which I think is an attribute and it's the first home shop table saw that I've owned where the blade guard acctually lines up with the blade. There is a metal table support you attach to the rear of the saw to assist you in balancing larger sheets. You can operate the saw off of 120 or 220 volts. I did notice however as I read in other reviews that the blade seems to slow down in certain cuts like harder woods. I would say to make sure your blade is sharp at all times and that will help overcome some of that. It is possible that if you ran the saw on a 220 line instead of 120 there would be a difference in operation...

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kharvey says "This bandsaw is a great addition for your shop." about Craftsman 14" Bandsaw 119.224010

kharvey — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:43:27 GMT

A great bandsaw. The bearing guide was a welcome addition to this saw. The 99 3/4 blade is a odd size that will not allow excange with other cratsman bandsaw but will give you taller blade size.

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KearneyBulldog says "Cuts straight and true, both 90 and 45 cuts." about Craftsman 10 in. 15A Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

KearneyBulldog — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:06:32 GMT

This saw cuts straight and true. Laser is right on. Dust collection works as well as any miter saw will. Takes Sears small shop vac hose. I found a nice slow steady cut works great and is right on the money for both 90 and 45 degree cuts.

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dm8711 says "Craftsman 10" Laser Trac Miter Saw cuts clean ! " about Craftsman 10 in. 15A Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

dm8711 — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 22:34:36 GMT

Picked this saaw up on sale for a DIY project. I have to say I was pretty impressed. Reading reviews about the Laser Trac system, I wasn't sure how well it was going to work. When I actually used the saw, I found it really didn't matter anyway. I found that I reverted back to the old way and lined the cut mark that I had penciled on the wood up with the saw blade and cut it by eye ! You know, the same way we have been doing it for years ! The saw works great and has plenty of power for home projects. If I was a contractor I would certainly want something bigger, but for the occasional project this works great. The plastic parts haven't been an issue, of course I don't throw my tools around either.

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SunnyB13 says "great table saw" about Craftsman 10 in. Table Saw

SunnyB13 — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:47:31 GMT

This table saw was just the right size and does a perfect job every time it is used.

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lisap21 says "Craftsman Table Saw takes a beating!" about Craftsman Table Saw 152.221240

lisap21 — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:43:25 GMT

I am a contractor and have owned the craftsman table saw for years. This is my second craftsman table saw. This saw is very portable, and lightweight. The cuts are great and the fence is very sturdy for the price.

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