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CrpntrFrek

Swinging a hammer for 16 years

CrpntrFrek (Globe, AZ)

J L's Custom Playhouses

This is my side gig. I built my first one just because and it has turned into a company now. As of now I am booked into July and they just keep coming.

I got to use my new Bosch 1013 on... (read more)

04/06/2013 1:36 PM · Reply · Like (3) ·

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KenPage (Kingston, TN)

I bet these are fun to build. They look great.

04/07/2013 2:32 PM · Like (1)

PorterBuilders

Beautiful. You must get some personal gratification see some kids eyes light up.

04/14/2013 5:14 PM · Like

CrpntrFrek (Globe, AZ)

Price!!

When you look at the price tag first you do yourself an injustice and this quote sums it up wonderfully.

"There is hardly anything in the world that some man cannot make a little w... (read more)

10/12/2012 9:16 AM · Reply · Like (4) ·

TheToolShed (Grass Valley, CA)

Good point CrpntrFrek. Just like Grandma always use to say, "You get what you pay for."

10/13/2012 8:21 PM · Like

vbos (Grand Rapids, MI)

amen

10/15/2012 9:12 PM · Like

CrpntrFrek (Globe, AZ)

Bag....or hard case?

This question was sparked because I read somewhere that a person was disgusted with Bosch because it came with a bag instead of a hard case.

As you can see by my avatar picture, I drive... (read more)

10/06/2012 10:44 AM · Reply · Like (1) ·

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Nate (Lawrenceville, GA)

I like cases for cordless tools since it keeps the battery charger in tool in one place, at all times, but other than cordless tools, no cases for me. Except, I have started stocking up on Festool, an... (read more)

10/09/2012 1:11 PM · Like (1)

FAuge (Nichols, NY)

I take a bag over a hard case for my smaller tools as you can throw in the extras to get the job done and keep it all together.

10/18/2012 1:53 PM · Like

CrpntrFrek (Globe, AZ)

Sidewinder or worm drive?

Both have their plus and minuses. Most guys are very passionate about which one they use and are very attached to their reasons for using their said saw.

Lots of times the chosen saw i... (read more)

09/05/2012 11:25 PM · Reply · Like (2) ·

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rovacon

I use a worm drive for demo. The torq is just great for that task. A sharp blade on my side winder gets every other job done. My TS55 takes care of the sheet goods. Soooo....the bottm line is, jus... (read more)

09/07/2012 2:08 PM · Like (3)

TheToolShed (Grass Valley, CA)

@Rovacon Solid advice! You can never have to many tools.

10/13/2012 8:25 PM · Like

CrpntrFrek (Globe, AZ)

Skil 77

The newer models made overseas unfortunately have not had the same track record as the ones that were made in the USA but still would be proud to own one of these. Little heavy but a workhorse. There ... (read more)

Skil SHD77

Performance
Quality
Value
Design

09/04/2012 7:56 PM · Reply · Like ·

CrpntrFrek (Globe, AZ)

Mag 77

This is a tried and true saw throughout the years. The older models have a better track record but you still can't go wrong with this saw. Unfortunately as the saw was made overseas the quality h... (read more)

Skil SHD77M

Performance
Quality
Value
Design

09/04/2012 7:52 PM · Reply · Like ·

CrpntrFrek (Globe, AZ)

Ryobi table saw

I feel if you are going to put down some money on a table saw there are others out there for a little more money that are just a better value. This saw is extremely loud(louder than others), no soft s... (read more)

Ryobi RTS30

Performance
Quality
Value
Design

08/29/2012 9:56 PM · Reply · Like ·

CrpntrFrek (Globe, AZ)

Won't let me comment.!!!!?

Sorry to put this here but I have been unable to respond to anything here. I love tools and want to comment but when I type out my comment then click submit, it disappears. Heck it won't even let... (read more)