Popular Woodworking 2002-06 № 128, страница 78
PAST TOOL REVIEWS During the course of the year we run numerous tool reviews and tool tests. We also field many phone calls from readers who missed the issue with the review of the tool they're looking to buy right now. To provide you with the best information to help you make your next purchasing decision, we've gathered brief information and comments about the tools covered during the past year. Many of these full articles are available in back issues that can be purchased at www.popularwoodworking.com. February 2001, Issue #120 Fein RT-1800 Plunge Router Performance: 5, Value: 4 "The excellent performance of this router...makes the money well spent for any commercial application, as well as for the demanding home woodworker." Delta 40-680 20" Scroll Saw Performance: 4, Value: 3 "...(W)e found this to be a smooth, powerful and easy-to-use saw. It has the feel of a stationary machine rather than a benchtop model and performed very well." Grizzly G9900 Dial Protractor Performance: 5, Value: 4 "If you work with angles in your shop (and who doesn't) this protractor will save you hours of swearing and prevent lots of mistakes." Rockler's Sur-Loc Miter Gauge Performance: 31/2, Value: 4 "Though the Sur-Loc is more accurate (than standard miter gauges), you'll want the adjustability of your old miter gauge when cutting compound miters... needing angles in V20 increments." Advantage Quick Grip Clamps Performance: 4, Value: 3 "The Advantage clamps merge a one-handed clamp design with an F-style threaded screw design, resulting in an easy-to-use clamp with good holding power." Hitachi FDS 12VA Drill/Driver kit Performance: 3^2, Value: 5 "...(O)ne of the lowest priced 12-volt cordless drills out there...features all over the place...." Fein's Multimaster Sander Passed the Endurance Test. Review of Combination Squares Editor's Choice to: Starrett C434-12-R. Review of Low-angle Block Planes Editor's Choice to: Lie-Nielsen 601/2. Best Buy to: Veritas 05P22.01. Review of Bevel-edge Chisels Editor's Choice to: Ashley Isles, E.C.E., Marples Blue Chip and Two Cherries/Hirsch. Best Buy to: Craftsman, Marples Blue Chip, Stanley and Woodworker's Supply. April 2001, Issue #121 Bench Dog RT100 Router Table Passed Endurance Test. Bridgewood TSC-10CL Contractor Saw Performance: 4, Value: 5 "...I rate the TSC-10CL as a great saw for the price...this saw isn't missing much." Vaughan Mini-bear Pull Saw Performance: 4, Value: 4 "...(O)ne of the least expensive...on the market." Woodcraft Drill Sargent Hold Down Performance: 4, Value: 3 "While I found this fixture a great addition to the drill press, the $90 price tag made me think twice about its value." Review of Portable Planers Editor's Choice to: DeWalt DW733 and Ridgid TP1300. Best Buy to: Delta 22-560. June 2001, Issue #122 Powermatic 719A Mortiser Performance: 4, Value: 4 "...(A) machine that is everything a home woodworker could ever need, and an inexpensive alternative for the professional shop." Lee Valley Folding Dozuki Saw Performance: 4, Value: 4 "For the luxury of having a fine-cutting Dozuki handy at all times, this is a great buy." Clifton Bench Planes Performance: 5, Value: 4 "Yes, you need one. Yes, you can afford it...it's worth every bit of the $200." Hitachi FDS10DVA Cordless Drill Kit Passed the Endurance Test. Review of Biscuit Joiners Editor's Choice to: Porter-Cable 557 Type 2. Best Buy to: Freud JS102 and Makita 3901. August 2001, Issue #123 Veritas #41/2 Smoothing Plane Performance: 3V2, Value: 4 "Once fettled, it's a good plane. Though the design has yet to be proven, the price is less...so it's worth a look." Craftsman #27994 Corded Drill Performance: 4, Value: 4 "Craftsman got smart and has introduced a corded drill that is the best of both (corded and cordless) worlds." Bosch RA1200 Router Table Performance: 4, Value: 3 "...Bosch thought of a lot of things to make this a useful router table...while it's got lots of nice features, the $350 price tag makes us think again about the economy of making our own." Review of Benchtop Mortisers Editor's Choice to: Multico PM12. Best Buys to: Bridgewood HM-11 and Grizzly G3183. December 2001, Issue #125 Porter-Cable 9290 Cordless Router Performance: 5, Value: 4 "...(T)he tool is a little pricey, but we like it. It performs well and is amazingly convenient." Gross Stabil PC2 Clamps Performance: 5, Value: 3 "This clamp feels good, operates well, has improved versatility and is priced to compete." Tool Dock Modular Workshop Performance: 3V2, Value: 3 "...(A) nice system that offers lots of good ideas for anyone looking to set up shop with little fuss and mess." Best New Tools of 2001: Bosch 1617EVSPK router kit. Makita RF1101KIT router kit. Bridgewood TSC-10CL contractor saw. Clifton bench planes. Craftsman #27994 corded drill. Craftsman laser miter saw. Porter-Cable 9290 cordless router. Bench Dog MLF360 miter gauge. Delta 22-580 2-speed planer. Grizzly G9900 dial protractor. Powermatic 719A mortiser. Milwaukee BodyGrip router. Veritas low-angle spokeshave. Lie-Nielsen 601/2R rabbet block plane. Shop Fox W1671 mortiser. Triton Multi-stand. February 2002, Issue #126 Makita B06030 & B06040 Sanders Performance: 4, Value: 4 "Both of these sanders are a pleasure to use and are strong performers." DeWalt D51238K Brad Nailer Performance: 4, Value: 2 "DeWalt has entered the (brad nailer) race with a good tool with smart options." Delta 22-580 Two-Speed Planer Performance: 5, Value: 3 "This is a well-equipped and versatile planer that is priced a little high, but offers a lot for the money." Ridgid EB4424 Belt Spindle Sander Passed the Endurance Test. Review of Contractor Table Saws Editor's Choice to: Delta 36-426, Jet JWTS-10PF and Powermatic 64A. Best Buy to: Bridgewood TSC-10CL. April 2002, Issue #127 HTC Multi-fence Systems Performance: 5, Value: 4 "Without a doubt, the HTC fence improves on Biesemeyer's highly successful design." Bosch 1619EVS Plunge Router Performance: 4V2, Value: 3V2 "...(W)e feel the features and the performance of this tool justify the price, and make this a valuable tool." Milwaukee BodyGrip Router Performance: 5, Value: 5 "...(A) nicely appointed, well-crafted router that is ...easy to adjust when in a table." Stanley ZAG Folding Workbench Performance: 4, Value: 4 "This handy accessory makes a versatile and useful addition to any home workshop." Grizzly G1023S Cabinet Saw Passed the Endurance Test. Review of #5 Jack Planes Editor's Choice: Lie-Nielsen. Best Buy to: Stanley Type 11 (vintage). 78 Popular Woodworking June 2002 |
