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Craftsman #27994 Corded Drill The Craftsman 27994 drill is one of those rare tools that makes you shake your head and wonder why no one has done this before. If you've ever tried to sink screws with a corded drill, you know what I'm saying. Either you go blazing in there at full power and ruin the screw, or you try to slowly sink the screw in just the right place with 100 short bursts on the trigger. Why don't corded drills have clutches like their battery-powered brethren? Craftsman's answer to this cry of an-Contact Craftsman at 800 guish is the 27994. It's got high and low gear settings (just like a cordless drill) and it's got 24 clutch settings (just like a cordless drill). But surprise, there's a cord! This $100 tool also comes with a bunch of screw tips, drill bits and drivers. You can sink screws all day long at your bench and never run out of juice. The only change we would wish upon this nice tool is that it had a V2" chuck. It seems to have the power and weight necessary to handle big bits. -377-7414 or www.craftsman.com Craftsman Laser Miter Saw Every since Norm Abram used his laser miter saw on the New Yankee Workshop, home woodworkers have been drooling to get one in their shop. Norm's version (a since-discontinued Porter-Cable model) was expensive and the laser mount wasn't perfect. Well, Craftsman revisited the laser design, added the technology to an already decent miter saw and have answered the prayers of the radiant-challenged woodworker for under $200. The well-appointed #24315 10" compound miter saw offers a 15-amp universal motor (capable of 5,000 rpm) with an electronic brake. As for capacities, the saw will cut a 2x6 or 4x4 at the 90° setting and Contact Craftsman at 800-377- offers extension rails to both sides of the blade for longer cuts. A hold-down clamp and stop blocks provide for accurate repeat cuts. A tall sliding fence offers increased support (even when beveling) for crown moulding. The horizontal D-han-dle is comfortable and well-designed. For what is essentially the same price as most standard 10" compound miter saws, you get the benefit of laser guidance. Though it takes a little getting used to (the laser actually aligns directly to the left of your cut line), once you have the hang of it, this is a handy and useful tool for cross-cutting. '-7414 or www.craftsman.com Porter-Cable Cordless Router The Porter-Cable model 9290 router is essentially a modified model 690 router with a 19.2-volt battery on top. It features a 23,000-rpm, 600-watt motor and the 19.2-volt pack is interchangeable with the company's other 19.2 cordless tools. The router uses all the bases and accessories available for the venerable 690 router, and is reported to be capable of cutting a 1/2" roundover in over 100 lineal feet of oak, or in 200 feet of pine, on a single charge. The router takes both Vi" and V4" collets and employs a spindle lock for single-wrench bit changes (though you can use two wrenches if you prefer). Weighing 734 Contact Porter-Cable at 800-487- pounds, the router comes with one battery for about $250. No question here, this is a cool tool. Its application in a home shop is honestly limited, but we expect a lot of us tool junkies will be buying them anyway. Our in-shop testing showed the router has ample power and torque to handle most routing tasks. Plus it's nice not to have to hassle with the cord as you work. With the option of using existing 690 bases (including the plunge base) this is a great idea. More importantly, the potential for offering sustained torque in a cordless tool offers lots of opportunities for the future. 8665 or www.porter-cable.com 45 |
