Reviews about Bench & Stationary Power Tools

Terryj83814 says "10" drill press" about Craftsman 10&#34 Bench Drill Press with Laser Trac (21900)

Terryj83814 — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:51:10 GMT

A great little drill press for the price. Does what I want it to do, and does it good.

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BowtieBilly says "Nice grinder for the price....." about Craftsman 1/6 hp 6&#34 Bench Grinder with Lamp (21124)

BowtieBilly — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:13:27 GMT

Was looking for a grinder and found this one on sale, read the reviews-everyone seemed to like it. So I purchased it and got it set up and haven't regreted yet. Does what I need. If you purchase this, you can't go wrong.

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dude0861 says "Very happy with this saw." about Craftsman Professional 10 in. Contractor Saw (Sears#21833)

dude0861 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:04:35 GMT

Ok, So I brought the saw home openened the box and everything looked like it was there. The assembly is not as hard as others make it sound...in fact the only issue was a manufacturing defect where two welded nuts on the casters were missing and a quick trip to the hardware store fixed this. Once the saw was completed I was able to adjust the trunnions to within .003" in about 10 minutes. The rails for the rip fence took longer to adjust. Hint: when assembling the rails align them to each other and parallel to the cast iron table first, then adjust the stamped steel table wings and true them flat to the table. Love this saw....

Mizsuvie says "The DeWalt Miter Saw makes beautiful cuts" about DeWalt 12 In. Single-Bevel Compound Miter Saw

Mizsuvie — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:40:31 GMT

This is a great saw - will do most everything except sort laundry. Our trim boards were just a little too tall to cut through entirely so it took a little detective work to figure out how to do it. The trim looks great however.

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DonMuttoni says "Delta DP300L review" about Delta Tools .33 hp 12"Drill Press with Laser (DP300L)

DonMuttoni — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:10:36 GMT

I have had this drill press for about 3 years now. It has been a real workhorse for me, no problems since the day I bought it. I mounted it to a movable table to keep it stable. For a tabletop drill press, all the features work great. The light makes it easy to use and the laser pointing system really helps to position the wood. It is really easy to adjust the drill stop and the speed is also easy to adjust by moving the belt on the pully system. This is one of those tools that once you get it, you will use it a lot more than you thought you would.

Don Muttoni

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LilP says "Great product for the price" about Craftsman 10 In. Table Saw w/ Stand

LilP — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:08:11 GMT

The table saw is easy to set up, easy to use and great to store as it doesn't take up too much space. It is powerful enough for most household DIY projects.

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Dedvw says "Features that are hard to find!" about Craftsman Professional 3/4 hp 17&#34 Drill Press (22901)

Dedvw — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:33:52 GMT

Some of the things I really like are:

1) You can set the handle at a number of angles. This allows an easier set up for repetitive cuts and/or easier set up from table to drill bit.

2) Drill depth of 4 7/8" is among the best of its class/price range.

3) Lower end drill speed of 215 RPM's is also one of the slowest of the price group. This is great for steel or 2 inch wood bits.

4) The table is large with expandable support. There is a nice lip around the table to allow you to clamp your piece to the table.

Things i don't like:

1) The base is uneven and is hard to keep stable.

2) The laser set up is cheap and hard to adjust. As you adjust the table, you need to adjust the laser.

3) Fit and finish is not the best.

Overall, this drill press is very nice. It has plenty of power for tough drilling applications and can be purchsed at a great price. I have not had any problems with the motor/belt locks that others have spoke of. It seems like the newer design has taken care of that problem.

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Ralph007 says "Planer/Molder Get the extended warranty!!!" about Craftsman Professional 15 in. Planer/Molder w/Built-in Dust Collection, 15 pc. Picture Frame Bit Set

Ralph007 — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:48:12 GMT

I have been purchase Craftsman tools for over 40 years and never had any issue. I bought this planer thinking it would be a great addition to all my other Craftsman tools however; it has spent more time with the service technician than me using it. It is poorly made and unlike most of my other Craftsman power tools Made in China. I know if it was made in USA it will be working 40 years from now like my other Craftsman tools. I would not recommend this machine...

my03rocky6 says "very nice easy to use" about Craftsman 15 Amp 10 in. Table Saw 28461

my03rocky6 — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:11:59 GMT

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SawdustMaker1 says "What happend to SEARS Craftsman quality?" about Craftsman 1/2 hp 12&#34 x 16&#34 Midi Lathe (21752)

SawdustMaker1 — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:08:27 GMT

I bought this lathe after using the same lathe at a friends. His is great! Loved it so much I ran out and bought my own. The first one I picked up had a problem with the motor. It Sounded like the old playing card I used to put in the spokes of my bicycle. I returned it and picked up another. Instead of the store sending the old one back to get fixed, it is for sale as a used model on the sales floor. They will have another disappointed customer after they sell that one. It is quite offensive to see that machine one the sales floor knowing full well there is something very wrong with it.

I took the new one home, only to find that the housing cover isn't molded properly and doesn't fit. Easy enough. I'll call customer service and just have them send me a replacement part. I was told it would ship out right away. That was December 29, 2011. Today (1/30/2012), I just received my fourth email telling me the product is on back order. This time, I'm being told...

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Buddybob87 says "Reliable, compact, and powerful." about Craftsman 10&#34 Bench Drill Press with Laser Trac (21900)

Buddybob87 — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:10:03 GMT

I shopped around quite a bit before buying this drill press and my homework paid off. This drill is very versatile, but compact. Exactly what I needed!

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serrada33 says "10" drill press OK at first, but doesn't pass the test of time." about Craftsman 10&#34 Bench Drill Press with Laser Trac (21900)

serrada33 — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:03:49 GMT

I've owned one of these for about three years. At first it worked just fine, but now I'm looking to replace it. While the bits spin straight and true in the air, as soon as they touch material (generally plastic or wood) the bits immediately begin tilting to the right, making it very difficult to line up holes accurately.

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tazatmil says "SMOOTH EASY OPERATION." about Craftsman 10&#34 Single Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw (21237)

tazatmil — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:12:49 GMT

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woodmanrazorback says "Manufacture will not stand behind their product" about Craftsman Professional 1-1/2 hp 6-1/8&#34Jointer/Planer (21705)

woodmanrazorback — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:35:57 GMT

One word of caution on any product manufactured by ORION International. Product codes beginning with 152.xxxxxxx. This company redesigned their product within a 5 year window and then stops making parts. Leaving you with a virtual BOAT anchor. I purchased one 6 years ago and now can not get the parts I need to fix my machine. The Trunnion setup is made of a very cheap pot metal and will brake under stress. Sears says to bad parts aren't available and ORION International will not respond to my emails. Sears better look at who they are doing business with as people like myself make future investments in tooling....

JuanBodley says "Great versatile saw right out of the box" about Craftsman 10 inch Compound Miter Saw with Laser Trac

JuanBodley — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:36:30 GMT

I bought this saw for work on my house, cutting support braces for the roof, and trim for the finished rooms. Took it out of the box, set up was straight-forward, got everything going and I was cutting within the hour. The Laser Trac cutting guide helps with cuts and once you get used to it you make cuts like a pro. Even with the stand I can pick it up or put it in my utility trailer and cart it to wherever I need it. If you're looking for your first saw or a good all around compound miter saw, I'd take a look at this one.

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