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Real Name is Doug McCann
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dmccann (Big Timber, MT)

How all jig saws should work

I have the previous version of this saw and after 15+ years of service it is due to be replaced. The only compliant I ever had with my old Bosh is the goofy blade release system it had ...which I see... (read more)

Bosch 1590EVSK

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03/09/2013 4:21 AM · Reply · Like ·

dmccann (Big Timber, MT)

Best Sander I have owned

I have 2 previous models of Porter Cable orbital sanders which still work great. This however is far superior, I am a big fan of tools that perform well and feel as though the are part of you and not... (read more)

Porter-Cable 392

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03/09/2013 4:10 AM · Reply · Like ·

dmccann (Big Timber, MT)

it's a sander

Ergonomically speaking this sander is not comfortable to use anywhere but on the work bench. Fortunately I rarely have to use it for things I can't lay on the bench or saw horses. The paper cla... (read more)

Porter-Cable 330

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03/09/2013 4:01 AM · Reply · Like ·

dmccann (Big Timber, MT)

Indestructable

I have 2 of these. I had to send my old one in for repair after 6 or so years (turns out it needed a new drive belt and the metal pad on the bottom had about worn through). I bought the 2nd one when ... (read more)

Porter-Cable 352VS

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03/09/2013 3:52 AM · Reply · Like ·

dmccann (Big Timber, MT)

I expect more from Dewalt

I had a big floor refinishing job to do and needed another belt sander. This was what I could get locally that same day. I burned up 2 of them that afternoon. The Dewalt rep suggested that I was mi... (read more)

DeWalt DW433K

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03/09/2013 3:38 AM · Reply · Like ·

dmccann (Big Timber, MT)

basic saw

While this saw is well built and fits my hand comfortably it is not suitable for the job site. Between the sidewinder kick back and the difficulty seeing my cut line I find using this saw a chore. I... (read more)

Skil 5380-01

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03/09/2013 3:30 AM · Reply · Like ·

dmccann (Big Timber, MT)

Love this saw

I use the regular skill worm drive for years. I like the smooth cutting, and no kick back. The fact that this one has all the performance I have come to expect from Skills worm drive and is so much ... (read more)

Skil SHD77M

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03/09/2013 3:17 AM · Reply · Like ·

dmccann (Big Timber, MT)

There is a reason almost every contractor I know has one

I have had 3 of these in the 20+ years I have worked construction. It is the most used and abused tool on most sites. When I wanted to get the lighter Still Mag 77 I kept this one around to run abr... (read more)

Skil SHD77

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03/09/2013 3:12 AM · Reply · Like ·

dmccann (Big Timber, MT)

Very little it can't handle

I have 3 of these...one very old one with a messed up base, and 2 newer ones. I have one I use by hand and one I leave mounted in my Kreg router table. I have literally run the one in the router tab... (read more)

Porter-Cable 690LR

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03/09/2013 2:54 AM · Reply · Like ·

dmccann (Big Timber, MT)

Its a good value

I really prefer a fixed base router but I occasionally need "plunger" so I bought this one because it was priced right. I find it difficult to see the work and the depth adjustment is hard ... (read more)