Tools, Sharpening and Power Machinery - good buys?
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charleydutch
10-30-06, 07:20 PM
in a spur of the moment purchase at hd, i bought a ryobi 12" compound miter saw with laser, model TS1552DXL for 199.99, along with the companion ryobi stand for 99.99. by buying the two together hd and ryobi have a deal for a 50 rebate. so essentially i paid just about 250.00 for the saw and stand together...seemed like a good deal at the time...thoughts?
and while i have your attention ( i hope ), i'm looking for recommendations on an affordable framing nailer. i'm looking for something fairly cheap to get me through some remodeling work on the house, but not last a life time...that'll be the next one at the next house. i have a few walls going up and an old shed to work on. anything decent for around a hundred bucks or so?
and while i have your attention ( i hope ), i'm looking for recommendations on an affordable framing nailer. i'm looking for something fairly cheap to get me through some remodeling work on the house, but not last a life time...that'll be the next one at the next house. i have a few walls going up and an old shed to work on. anything decent for around a hundred bucks or so?
mitch17
10-30-06, 08:19 PM
I don't know about a framing nailer for $100, but my boss bought a Campbell Hausfeld kit about a month ago for $188 that was brad, finish and framing nailer together (he now has 2 finish and 3 brad nailers because he keeps finding good deals on combos like this). Pretty sure he bought it at Menards. You might be able to buy used or reconditioned for $100, but I've never done that.
chandler
10-31-06, 05:01 AM
Good deal on the Ryobi. It will serve your purposes just fine as a homeowner with DIY projects. As far as a framing nailer, go ahead and get one that lasts a lifetime and be done with it. I use the Bostitch/Stanley and it has served me well (too well, as I just took it in for a maintenance rebuild on the rings after 13 years - just lucky). Other good ones will be the Senco, Porter Cable, and of course the Paslode, either air or internal combustion. Look for recons at the big box stores, or a good deal at a pawn shop.
marksr
10-31-06, 06:47 AM
IMO framing nailers are over rated when it comes to diy use. While I woudn't want to be a framing carpenter without one, as a home owner it should be towards the bottom of the list of needed/desired tools.
A finish nailer [or even a brad nailer] will get more use, save more time and overall be a better place to start your collection of pnuematic carpentry tools.
just my 2 cents - even if it does cost a dime :D:
A finish nailer [or even a brad nailer] will get more use, save more time and overall be a better place to start your collection of pnuematic carpentry tools.
just my 2 cents - even if it does cost a dime :D:
dwcurry
11-01-06, 09:16 AM
Harbor Feight for the nailer. No problems with the 3,000+ nails in my workshop construction. However, it is heavy.