Any of these any HF tools any good??

[Reef12]

Hi all any of these any good.

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=91757

http://www.harborfreightusa.com/usa/itemdisplay/displayItem.do?itemid=93012

Thanks
Jeff

[papadan]

The scroll saw might be alright, but i would not consider the circular saw. CS get a lot of strain even in normal usage. Highly suggest going with name brand for them.

[wwsmith]

I tend to agree with papadan. Of course you may not really be using them much, but I still would prefer to have a name brand for both. Certainly the CS.

WWS

[tkholck]

no comment on the scroll saw but for the CS if taking budget minded approach I'd go for a skil or craftsman sidewinder using a marathon blade.

If you want a saw that you can depend on to cut: concrete, corrugated roofing, rips, compound mitres, asphalt, felt, plywood, general framing and still operate after being dropped a few times when it's cold outside prefer a wormdrive. Although not familiar with the Ridgid model, if it can perform half as well like the skil/bosch worm drives should give you a nice return.

[Reef12]

Thanks to all.

did not get either one bought this instead.

http://www.hitachipowertools.com/product/files/woodworking/routers/M12VC_web.jpg_prod_mx.jpg

[hewood]

Thanks to all.

did not get either one bought this instead.

...wise choice IMHO.

[papadan]

Looks like a gloat to me.:D

[tumbleweed]

...wise choice IMHO.


I have that router, works great, good buy also

[Reef12]

Semi gloat PapaDan.

Runs like a Dream.

Already have cut two slots for upper and lower dados for a Book shelf cabinet

Cut thru Red Oak Plywood 3/8" deep like butter.

Both top and bottom and the cheap Chinese Plywood 3/4 stuff that has everything in it Plastic, rags, shoes, what ever is laying on the floor at the time:eek:

I do swear that this one has plastic scrap in it:rolleyes:

But still $40.00 a sheet Looked at Woodcraft and for $75.00 theirs looked the same:eek:

My hat is off To Brian and his killer bit here.http://holbren.com/home.php?xid=996db75d8e51423230cf54750bae317c

[PhilG.]

You will be happy with any Hitachi product you get. All I've gotten have been great tools.

I was wondering why the HF stuff didn't have prices shown?

[BadgerDave]

Phil, no prices shown because the links are to the HFUSA website which is their retail store website. They rarely show prices there when calling up a catalog page.

Reef12, what would qualify as a full gloat?:D

[mrlttlman]

Nice buy on that router..... FYI If you ever decide to put that one in a Mast R Lift (Jessem) or the Woodpecker model lift the motor is the same dia. as the Makita. So it would work fine with the adater collar.


mrlttlman

[Cuj0HD]

I don't buy alot of power tools from HF, but I did score this little gem last week. needed something to drill pen blanks with. Walked out the door for only $32.00 after discounts.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=44506

[Reef12]

Reef12, what would qualify as a full gloat?:D

Getting it on Discount BadgerDave;)

[BadgerDave]

Getting it on Discount BadgerDave;)
:cool::cool::D

[soutthpaw]

HF circular saws are junk. most of HF power tools tend to have lousy switches that go bad often. I have replaced (under performance warrantee) a 9 inch grinder 3 times. I converted my 5 inch grinder to a reg switch and it works great. dont know about their scroll saws. I have a Tradesman scroll saw I like a lot. prefer it to the delta versions. got it at sears for $50