Epinions Recent Reviews for gcavener

BestDigital Online.com: I think I'll pass or buy the Brooklyn Bridge or something.

Sun, 7 Dec 2003 02:02:51 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author gcavener - This is absolutely amazing. All the glowing reviews are written by people like "toni7458" and "dorkwap4456". Why can't these people make up better names that sound like real people? You gotta give them credit for their hard work in writing reviews, even...

Solid Drill Press - Drills Square Holes

Wed, 20 Feb 2002 13:16:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gcavener - I needed a machine to do mortises. My first consideration was a dedicated mortising machine, but this Jet JDP-17MF Drill Press came with a mortising attachment and chisels. It is also a great drum sander, not to mention a precision drill press.
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Jet JJ-6CSX - Best Jointer for the Money

Sun, 19 Aug 2001 16:31:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gcavener - In 1997, I spent several months making my decision about which jointer to buy. I had noticed that I could buy better lumber at a much better price if it was rough sawn, rather than cut to a finished dimension. The finished stuff at the lumber store...

Lives up to the legend

Tue, 5 Sep 2000 19:29:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gcavener - I bought the TroyBilt Econo-Horse tiller in 1986, based on their great reputation and because I didn't want to wrestle with the cheapie front tine models anymore. My TroyBilt has the Tecumseh 6HP motor, which starts first pull every time. Maintenance so...

Great little sander

Tue, 5 Sep 2000 18:32:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gcavener - Before I got the Porter Cable #333 Random Orbital Sander (ROS), I hated to sand. My Makita belt sander was too aggressive for most jobs, while my Makita quarter sheet sander was painfully slow and literally screams.

The 333 is actually very...

Lightweight, but great results

Sun, 3 Sep 2000 19:29:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gcavener - I bought the Delta 22-560 bench model planer to replace my Ryobi AP-10, which wasn't quite wide enough to handle some of the rough lumber I work. I considered the DeWalt and Ridgid planers, but couldn't justify the extra $$$, size and weight. Reviews...

Accurate, well designed router

Sun, 3 Sep 2000 18:57:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gcavener - I bought the Bosch 1613 EVS plunge router because I had earlier purchased the 1617EVS fixed base router and love it. I had considered the new Porter Cable #7529 and didn't have a strong preference either way. The quality seemed to be pretty equal, but...

Good solid saw at a fair price

Wed, 1 Mar 2000 13:27:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gcavener - I looked at and played with most of the saws in the 14" class. I was looking for a saw that would do a great job and be solidly built, but wouldn't stretch my budget too much. I finally settled on the Jet JWBS-14CS.

The assembly and...

Best of the Best Plate Joiners

Wed, 1 Mar 2000 12:59:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gcavener - The Porter Cable #557 is my second Plate Joiner. From my first machine, I learned what I liked and what I didn't like. What I do like about the #557 is the ample power, precision, versatility, dust collection and the most stable design on the market...

Dated Workhorse

Tue, 29 Feb 2000 13:34:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gcavener - I bought the big Porter Cable router to use in my router table because of my experience with the Porter Cable 1 1/2 hp 690 series routers. They are truly professional quality machines. The fixed base Speedmatics seem to have been specifically designed...