• Posted on May 17, 2012
  • 42 customer reviews
  • 4.3 rating
  • $581.00
  • $479.99

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JET 708404 JBOS-5 5-1/2 Inch 1/2 Horsepower Benchtop Oscillating Spindle Sander with Spindle Assortment, 110-Volt 1 Phase

I received this sander recently. My first job was four walnut Queen Anne table legs. This is one heck of a machine. It makes the Delta, Ridgid, etc. machines look and perform like toys! I finished shaping and sanding those walnut legs in less than an hour. I recommend it without any hesitation. You will not be disappointed.It came out of the box in excellent condition and was ready to use in an hour or so (clean & wax the top, check squareness, etc.). The only concern I have is the device to set the 90 degree position for the top is inadequate and impossible to set with any "level" (no pun intended) of assurance. I believe Jet can do better on such a wonderfully engineered machine. Be prepared to spend an additional $200 or so for sanding sleeves. I had to order them directly from Jet. Shame on Amazon for selling a piece of equipment and not selling the sanding sleeves.

  • Posted on May 17, 2012
  • 5 customer reviews
  • 3 rating
  • $189.95

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Grizzly G1036 Slow-Speed Grinder

I read reviews on this product before I purchased it. Those reviews said to buy the better tool guide (it comes with a plastic tool guide). The cast aluminum guide is not of good quality and the tool guide would not fit or slide within the tool guide table that mounts to the grinder. I had to file the table guide to even use it. It works, but you do get what you pay for. I paid an average cost and got an average performing slow speed grinder.

  • Posted on May 17, 2012
  • 4 customer reviews
  • 3.8 rating
  • $509.00
  • $439.99

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JET J-4002 1-Inch by 42-Inch Bench Belt and Disc Sander

Right know I have 3 1" belt sanders set up,this is by far the best 1" belt sander on the market.Also should mention that Wilton is the same as Jet made by the same company.In another review the guy wants more belt tension but with to much tension like enough to stall motor there,s a reason Jet does not build them like he wants.The reason is you would ruin the bearing in a short time.This is a excellant product,I am very happy with this sander.If it was not for Jet I know of no sander with this qaulity.If you do not mind spending $300.00 this is the sander you would want,no disappointment here,excellant qaulity.

  • Posted on May 17, 2012
  • 9 customer reviews
  • 3.3 rating
  • $1,858.50
  • $1,179.99

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DELTA 31-260X 18-Inch-by-36-Inch Drum Sander

This is a fine example of a low cost tool that produces professional results even for the novice user. I have several complaints. The height of the drum w.r.t the floor is fixed and there are no external infeed and outfeed supports. I recently used the sander to finish a 120" x 26" x 1.5" maple table top. This required infeed and outfeed support that had to be adjusted after each pass through the sander. I have used both 100 and 220 grit paper and noticed significant tendency to burn when using the finer paper. There is also a tendency to snipe at the beginning and end of a workpiece. The mobile base recommended by Delta does not fit, it is too large.

  • Posted on May 17, 2012
  • 21 customer reviews
  • 3.6 rating
  • $300.00
  • $249.00

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JET 577102 JBG-8A 8-Inch Bench Grinder

After much research and thought put into this purchase I am so glad that I took the time to do just that because the grinder is axactly the kind I was looking for . It is so powerful and runs so smoothly and is an added asset to my work space in the garage.Ken

  • Posted on May 13, 2012
  • 36 customer reviews
  • 4.2 rating
  • $829.99
  • $769.94

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JET 708596K JSG-96OS 6-Inch/9-Inch 3/4-Horsepower Open Stand Belt/Disc Sander, 115-Volt 1-Phase

Heavy duty and generally well designed. Plenty of power even for larger pieces. Assembly was fairly straightforward but not quite as easy as their 14" bandsaw--this statement based on the bandsaw's exceptionally clear owner's manual and instructions. Recommend JET use the bandsaw manual as the model for all its equipment documents. Good design, fit, and finish on all the adjustments for the various accessories/tables. I found that nearly everything was square and within specs at initial installation. Motor is quiet but the belt does "whoosh" a lot.Belt tracking adjustment is a mystery to me, however. After several trials, involving tiny movements to the adjusting wheel, the belt will run dead on center. Then I use it for a while, or wait until the next day, and the belt will run maybe a quarter inch off-center to one side or the other (haven't identified a pattern yet). Doesn't seem to get worse than this. After much thought I decided it's not a significant problem but it is a small irritant. I always loosen the belt tensioner when not using the machine, per the manufacturer's recommendation, and I don't yet know if this is a factor.Other item: the sanding table for the belt seems to get out of square to the belt surface with fairly minor forces applied to the table. The brackets and tighteners that secure it aren't very large and are thus working at some mechanical disadvantage, so maybe I just need to tighten the bejasus out of them.Overall this sander is an…

  • Posted on May 17, 2012
  • 37 customer reviews
  • 3.9 rating
  • $808.00
  • $404.99

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Milwaukee 6190-20 15 Amp 14-Inch Metal Cutoff Machine

Like others commenting here, the blade life for me was very disappointing, I might have made 50 cuts on a variety of low carbon steel (angle, tubing, thin wall pipe, round bar stock and flat). The saw has plenty of power, cuts square and virtually burr free. But be prepared to shell out another $100 for a better blade. Don't bother wasting your time sharpening the Milwaukee Blade, I did with the same disappointing results. The saw gets a 5 Star Rating the Blade a 1.

  • Posted on May 17, 2012
  • 23 customer reviews
  • 4 rating
  • $478.00
  • $334.19

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Makita 9820-2 1.1 amp Horizontal Wheel Wet Blade Sharpener

I've been in the process of researching an electric sharpener and have decided upon the Makita 9820-2. I've noticed several reviews that raise the concern over the lack of a coarser wheel.Highland Hardware (www.highlandhardware.com) has developed their own "Green Wheel" for this unit, a 120 grit wheel that will ..."grind the hardest steels as aggressively as a course wheel on a bench grinder". They also have a HandTool jig for sharpening chisels and other tools and a 6000 Grit Fine Wheel. Hope this helps!

  • Posted on May 17, 2012
  • 23 customer reviews
  • 3.7 rating
  • $424.00
  • $349.00

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Jet 708015 JSSG-10 Slow Speed Wet Sharpener

I have always had a hard time with a traditional wet stone. And when I needed something to sharpen lathe gouges, I knew I needed a jig based system. I decided to go for the wet stone because there was less material removed during sharpening, and things never over heat. I would have got the Tormek but I saw a great discount at a trade show for the Jet. I have been very pleased.Jet now trues the wheel at the factory, so you don't need to buy the $60 trueing tool right away. I have sharpened every tool I own and it is still round and true. I have had no problems with the jigs or the support arms that I see mentioned in other reviews.The video instruction guide is better than a manual. Instead of reading about something and getting it wrong, you get to watch an expert show you how to do it. And since you get to decide what angles you want on your blades, that information would not be all that useful in a chart. The guy on the video does a great job explaining which angles are best for different tools.The trade show special came with a cover, 2 drawer base, and a trueing stone. I bought an angled tool rest, small knife jig, and a gouge jig. So far it has sharpened everything for me. I haven't tried scissors yet, but I am sure I can do those on the angled tool rest. Sharpening is now so easy that I touch up my tools and they stay constantly sharp. My wood turning is faster and easier because my tools are always sharp and they always have the exact angle on them that I want. I no longer…

  • Posted on May 10, 2012
  • 5 customer reviews
  • 5 rating
  • $319.00
  • $270.00

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Foredom K.5240 Woodcarving Kit

Our son wanted this to go a step up in his woodworking and it is just what he wanted. great price too!

  • Posted on May 17, 2012
  • 5 customer reviews
  • 4.8 rating
  • $1,414.00
  • $1,399.00

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JET 708598K JSG-6CS 6-Inch/12-Inch 1-1/2 Horsepower Belt/Disc Sander, 115/230-Volt 1 Phase

I recently recieved this sander. The enclosed base is nice- good storage for the tables and extra discs/betls. Its very nice- lots of power, the spring loaded belt tension arm is a nice touch, although the tracking adjustment requires attention more often than other sanders I've used - it does the job though. The dust collection works pretty well, the miter gauge isn't very accurate, but for normal wood-working it should suffice. Nice machine, my second Jet tool.

  • Posted on May 17, 2012
  • 5 customer reviews
  • 3.6 rating
  • $725.00

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Grizzly G1276 Combination Sander 6

I purchased this belt/disc sander directly from Grizzly about six years ago for our school woodshop class. This sander has been thoroughly tested by approximately 120 kids each week and it's the only sander that has passed the test of time in a very busy woodshop program. I would highly recommend this unit if you're looking for something to last for the long haul.

  • Posted on May 16, 2012
  • 8 customer reviews
  • 4.9 rating
  • $706.00
  • $329.99

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DEWALT DC4CKITA 18 Volt Compact Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit

With an extra drill and jig saw, it's all the home handy man needs.Have condo(100 year old church) and log cabin and these tools do all the work I need.Great bargain for the money when buying from Amazon.

  • Posted on May 17, 2012
  • 8 customer reviews
  • 3.9 rating
  • $653.00
  • $609.99

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JET 708595 JSG-96 6-Inch/9-Inch 3/4-Horsepower Benchtop Belt/Disc Sander, 115-Volt 1-Phase

I thought this would be A heavy duty sander. When it showed up I was disappointed.All guards were Plastic.The disc sander table was not as sturdy as I thought it would or should be.It works ok but for the money it is pretty disappointing. This is not much better than the small portable bench top model I got rid of . I would think twice before I replaced this with the same.

  • Posted on May 10, 2012
  • 8 customer reviews
  • 4.9 rating
  • $2,660.00
  • $1,679.99

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DELTA 31-735A 6-Inch/12-Inch 1-1/2 Horsepower Belt/Disc Sander with Magnetic Switch and Dust Bag, 230-Volt 1 Phase

Excellent product, good quality, easily assembled. I believe, superior to other products at lower price.

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