Andrew Posted October 20, 2004 Posted October 20, 2004 While building a floor to cieling cupboard for SWMBO this week I managed to break the 'straight edge' on my compound mitre saw when it tried to 'throw' a piece of hardwood through the back wall of the shed (bruised two of my fingers in the process) then to add insult to injury my 'really cheap' router gave up the ghost - it ran fine for the first 20 or so 'routes' and then did nothing for the 21st. Ahh well, at least they happened on a honey do, so now she owes me a new one of each - I wonder what the 'up market' models cost PS. Anyone overthere using a 'triton 2000' brand table saw - I'm looking at one of these maybe? Quote
tomstock Posted October 20, 2004 Posted October 20, 2004 When I realized how many power tools I was going to wear out working on my Weekender, I started buying them from Sears with a warranty... If I destroy it within a year they will replace it no questions asked... I expect to replace it when I'm finished with the boat. Quote
Dave Ruedel Posted October 20, 2004 Posted October 20, 2004 I've burned up a few sanders and a craftsman drill along the way, but somehow my old (and much maligned) B&D circular saw has made it through a PC, a two car garage, a house addition, a vacationer, and numerous projects. My also much maligned B&D 14. volt drill has probably installed upwards of 10,000 screws, and drilled an equal number of holes, and is still going, though the batteries are finally starting to go dead faster now, and will have to be replaced. I know the Makita and Ryobi people make odd faces when I pull them out, but they have served me well. Quote
Mike Pennington Posted October 20, 2004 Posted October 20, 2004 Yep, I hate it when a piece of wood decides to take off on its own. I was once splitting a short piece of stringer. Had to let go of one side, to close to the blade, and because I was tired forgot to stand to the side for safety :shock: Said twelve inches of wood launched off the table and speared me in the chest. I looked like Count Dracula on a bad day But heck, I think a little spilt blood puts character in a project. Quote
Andrew Posted October 20, 2004 Author Posted October 20, 2004 Dave My Ryobi cordless drill has been working nonstop for over 8 years - Its great (after I epoxied it back together after a drop from a great height :oops: ) - But the router was also Ryobi (possibly the cheapest one they make!!) Mike OUCH!! :shock: I didn't notice the crack in the 'straight edge' for the next few cuts I did - I was too busy treating the saw with a whole new lot of respect!! Just goes to show how complacent I had become with these 'easy to use' tools - now I'm back to the 'kids, these things are REALLY REALLY dangerous' stage, and that's probably not a bad thing Andrew Quote
Charlie Jones Posted October 21, 2004 Posted October 21, 2004 Andrew- I'm a professional woodworker. I spend at least 40 hours (and sometimes MANY more) in the shop each week. I STAY at the " 'kids, these things are REALLY REALLY dangerous' stage, and I KNOW it's not a bad thing. I have push sticks, hold downs, etc and I USE them. Now I will admit I've not got any blade guards on my table saws, but that makes me stay even MORE cautious using them. I also removed the guard from my Makita Miter saw because it itself was more dangerous than the bare blade. One other thing- I try hard to schedule my machine work for the before lunch hours so I'm fresh. I usually will postpone any critical work if it's late in the afternoon and I'm particularly tired. Another aside- I don't particularly care for Ryobi tools. I've just never had very good luck with them holding up and my dealings with the Ryobi parts people has been, shall we say, LESS than fun. Quote
Andrew Posted November 4, 2004 Author Posted November 4, 2004 WoooHooo Got the new router today! B&D, still one of the cheaper models, but with variable speed and heaps of attachments and a two year warranty, I might just try Toms idea!! Andrew Quote
Craig Posted November 4, 2004 Posted November 4, 2004 The smoke came out of my belt sander the other day. You just can't buy anything that will last 25years any more. It was only 21 years old. The kid at Sears looked at me like I was an idiot. could be I am. I bought another top of the line Craftsman. Quote
Craig Posted November 4, 2004 Posted November 4, 2004 The smoke came out of my belt sander the other day. You just can't buy anything that will last 25years any more. It was only 21 years old. The kid at Sears looked at me like I was an idiot. could be I am. I bought another top of the line Craftsman. Quote
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