© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-kelvinm Recent reviews written by member kelvinm en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_430567427716?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kelvinm - Cut to the chase: The Bosch 4000 is an ideal saw for the weekend warrior that needs a stowable and portable saw. If your woodworking needs are limited to just building decks, fencing, a shed or rough carpentry (sheathing, framing etc.) then the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~430567427716 Mon, 19 May 2008 02:09:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_430567427716?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_343386328708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kelvinm - I purchased my Freud in '96 because I needed a biscuit jointer for a particular job. At the time it was being discounted, and I just didn't have the cash to buy the top rated DeWalt(Elu) and Makita machines of the time. A Lamello was definately not... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~343386328708 Wed, 4 Apr 2007 12:09:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_343386328708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_343145942660?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kelvinm - Back in '98 I bought this planer to replace my rapidly disintegrating Delta. Portable planers have advanced leaps and bounds since the early 90s, but keep in mind that back in 1996 this was considered an exceptional machine for the money... and it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~343145942660 Tue, 3 Apr 2007 23:23:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_343145942660?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_342179679876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kelvinm - I've had my planer for some time now, since '98. I generally use it on the jobsite for touching up doors or doing heavy duty planing. So far, no problems. I just keeps on tickin. This unit is no longer manufactured, and that's a shame, as it was... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~342179679876 Sun, 1 Apr 2007 21:04:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_342179679876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_342140489348?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kelvinm - For starters, let me clarify that I've never owned a Ryobi BT3000, but I do have enough experience with one to not recommend it (or it's replacement the BT3xxx or whatever). The typical retail price of this saw is about $500 in our area. I never... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~342140489348 Sun, 1 Apr 2007 19:12:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_342140489348?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_339301404292?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kelvinm - I bought this to replace my ageing DeWalt on the jobsite. I was always impressed with the DeWalt (when compared with the old Delta it replaced), but the Makita has really raised the bar in my opinion. I've only had this planer for five years and I'm... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~339301404292 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 01:43:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_339301404292?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_338572775044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kelvinm - I bought this jointer with high expectations. That was my first mistake. The second was that I didn't unpack and try it right away (family emergency). I missed the return / trial period from a machine seller and couldn't return it. My second mistake... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~338572775044 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 16:09:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_338572775044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_338503831172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kelvinm - jI've always been a fan of Delta products because of their excellent support, so when I needed a dust collector I looked at the best I could afford from their lineup. So far I'm happy, I've had one in daily use for nearly six years now. A permanent... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~338503831172 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 12:29:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_338503831172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_338300735108?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kelvinm - Delta sold hundreds of thousands of these drill presses in the last 20 years. I see them around everywhere from my neighbours garage to large cabinet shops and machine shops. They sit quietly, in the corner or along the wall, ready to work. It's hard... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~338300735108 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 01:49:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_338300735108?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_337838313092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kelvinm - The original USA made Delta Bandsaw is a solid machine. I bought this to complement my Platinum Unisaw, and so far I'm happy. The Good Stuff: -Castings, and machining are top notch. You can tell this was made in North America with decent CNC... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~337838313092 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 02:28:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_337838313092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_337819831940?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kelvinm - I use one regularly for touching up trim and cabinetry on job-sites. It's basically an electric power file. Rather than use a block plane or hand file, the Makita can do the same job alot faster. I also work on boats as a hobby, and it has become very... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~337819831940 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 01:41:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_337819831940?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_337817996932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kelvinm - What the Makita lacks in refinement, it makes up for in durability. I've been using mine for over 15 years now in my business with relatively few problems. The Japan made 9924s are tough and reliable, but aren't the most user friendly. I've seen... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~337817996932 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 01:17:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_337817996932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_337799253636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kelvinm - DeWalt markets their tools as contractor grade, but in reality, this unit is for the weekend warrior only. Worked great on the job-site for the first week, then it just started falling apart: -friction pad wears out rather quickly, too quickly... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~337799253636 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:44:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_337799253636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_337779920516?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kelvinm - The Sfn1 is made in the USA by Senco. It is the best finishing nailer I've ever owned or used on the jobsite. I use it daily in my business. It almost never jams and has more than adequate power. The gun is smooth (not clackity like the imports),... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~337779920516 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:11:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_337779920516?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_337756655236?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kelvinm - After having a bad experience with an oil less compressor, I finally decided to spend the extra money and get a North American built cast iron machine with a heavy duty induction motor. The good: -Dual capacitor, North American style induction... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~337756655236 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 22:43:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_337756655236?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_337310551684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kelvinm - Purchased a '98 model, brand new and have had zero problems. Fit, finish, & reliability have been top notch. All North American made components, and the important cast iron and steel bits appear to be properly heat treated. 3Hp Emerson always runs... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~337310551684 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 19:41:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_337310551684?linkin_id=8003929