Category Archives: Saws

Porter Cable Unveils New 12V Compact Cordless Power Tools

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Stuart

Porter Cable just announced a new lineup of compact 12V Max lithium ion cordless power tools. Hot on the heels of Dewalt’s own unveilings, the new line of tools are intended to offer durability and great performance in compact and lightweight … Continue reading →

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Delta Launches New Line of Woodworking Tools

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Stuart

Delta recently introduced several new additions to its woodworking product lineup. New products include an 18-inch drill press (18-900L), 13-inch portable thickness planer (22-590), a low voltage Unisaw table saw (36-L552LVC), a 20-inch variable speed scroll saw (40-690), a 1-1/2 HP … Continue reading →

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Craftsman MiterMate on Sale – Lowest Price Ever!

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Stuart

IndyEngineer sent us a deal tip that he noticed Craftsman’s MiterMate miter saw on sale at Sears for $160. He mentions that this is the lowest he’s ever seen the saw sell for, and we have to agree with this. Sale ends … Continue reading →

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Porter Cable Cordless 18V Circular Saw Review

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Stuart

As you may recall, we’ve been reviewing the various tools included in Porter Cable’s Lithium-ion cordless tool kit. Today, we’re going to be reviewing their cordless 6-1/2″ circular saw. I’ve got to hand it to the engineers over at Porter … Continue reading →

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Bosch’s New GCM12SD Axial-Glide Sliding Miter Saw

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Stuart

  Judging by the attention it’s been receiving lately, Bosch’s new GCM12SD Axial-Glide sliding dual-bevel miter saw must have been the crown jewel of their media event. Bosch’s engineers managed to increase the work capacity of this miter saw while shrinking its footprint, … Continue reading →

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New Porter Cable Heavy Duty 15A Circular Saw

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Stuart

Porter Cable has recently announced a new heavy-duty circular saw (PC15TCSMK). The new saw has been developed with an improved weight distribution and balance for greater comfort and better handling. There are a few other enhancements that make this a pro-level … Continue reading →

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Craftsman Mitermate & Dewalt Miter Saw Showdown

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Stuart

If you recall, we reviewed the Craftsman Mitermate a few months ago. Afterwards, the question in everyone’s minds was: how well does it perform compared to an ordinary miter saw? For the answer to this, check out my comparative review over … Continue reading →

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Home Depot’s Spring Black Friday Sale

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Stuart

  Home Depot is having a springtime Black Friday sale, with a few great deals to be had. We took a look at their power tools section, and while some of the deals seemed good, these Ryobi 12V cordless tool deals jumped … Continue reading →

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Porter Cable 18V Cordless Tool Combo Kit Review I

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Stuart

Towards the end of 2008, Porter Cable revamped their 18V cordless tool lineup and came out with all new tools and combo kits. Since then, we’ve been a little hesitant to embrace these new tools for several reasons, but ultimately decided … Continue reading →

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Craftsman Nextec 4pc Drill/Driver, Saw, Sander Combo Update

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Stuart

We just checked Sears.com and saw that the new Craftsman Nextec 4 piece drill/driver, saw, sander, flashlight combo set has been added to their product catalog. The kit is scheduled for release on May 1st 2010, and is available for pre-order … Continue reading →

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Milwaukee’s New Cordless Hand-Powered Tools

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Stuart

Milwaukee just announced that they will be launching a new line of electrical hand tools in April. The new line includes an 11 in 1 multi-tip screwdriver, a Fastback utility knife, a side sliding utility knife, and a rasping jab saw. Milwaukee … Continue reading →

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New Final Cut Side-Sanding Circular Saw Blade

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Stuart

Final Cut has just announced the addition of a new 7-1/4″ circular saw blade to their product lineup. Also available in 10″ and 12″ sizes, the Final Cut saw blade features sanding discs on each side of the blade, allowing … Continue reading →

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Craftsman Cordless Nextec Kit with Saw & Palm Sander

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Stuart

This Old House broke the news yesterday about an upcoming Craftsman Nextec cordless tool kit which will include two brand new tools – a palm sander, and a cordless circular trim saw. Craftsman’s Nextec series is their line of compact … Continue reading →

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Hands-on Review of the Craftsman MiterMate Miter Saw

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Brian

There are quite a few questions about the new Craftsman 21226 MiterMate miter saw that we set out to address with a full no-holds barred hands-on review. Is the MiterMate gimmicky? Overly complex? Awkward and clumsy? Or is it as innovative … Continue reading →

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The Imaginatively Designed Craftsman MiterMate Miter Saw

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Stuart

The Craftsman 10″ MiterMate Miter Saw is unlike any miter saw that we’ve ever seen before. Compared to a traditional miter saw, the MiterMate, with its innovative V-fence system, is said to help woodworkers and DIYers save time while increasing the efficiency … Continue reading →

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