Tool: Porter-Cable 698 Router Table Even though it’s the only router table set up in my shop at the moment the Porter-Cable 698 has a few drawbacks. The fence altogether sucks. It’s held in place by two really long thumbscrews threaded into the table top. If you don’t immediately cut them down to 1″ you’ll [...]
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Tool: Rousseau Porta Max 2700XL Table Saw Stand The Rousseau Porta Max Table Saw Stand has been the foundation of my mobile construction shop for over a decade. The 2700xl equipped with a 10″ Makita table saw and the optional #2720 outfeed table provide a solid platform for ripping sheet-goods and supporting other powertools. Rating:
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Tool: Ridgid MS-UV Miter Saw Utility Vehicle Description: This stand has everything and it weighs it. There are nice steel rollers on multi-direction adjustable support arms. Fasten your saw to removable mounting rails that simply clamp to the stand for easy attachment and removal. It’s got great levers to tighten all the adjustments. There are [...]
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I was raised hearing the expression; “If you can’t say something nice, then don’t say anything at all.” Although these are good words to live by, certain tools cause such frustration they warrant an expressly negative remark. The Rigid MS-UV was motivation for this website. . In brief; Don’t buy this economy model hand truck [...]
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