powertool review sites, please

Chrischris — Sun, 22 Jan 2006 18:26:52 -0800

Power tool reviews. I'm in the market for some power tools, but I can't seem to find a decent review site to help me decide... I'm looking to pick up a couple of power tools: specifically a pancake air compressor for some roofing and interior trim work, a 10 or 12 inch miter saw and perhaps a decent router. Problem is, everything I pull up on Google leads me either to Epinions or some other not particularily comprehensive review site. Any favorite power tool review sites out there?

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jdroth — Tue, 01 Jun 2004 10:22:00 -0800

I need to stock a home workshop. What basic power tools should I acquire? Which tools aren't really needed? What about good books on maintaining and improving an older home? [more inside] So, we bought the house mentioned in this earlier thread. Now we're moving from a 1976 ranch style house requiring almost no maintenance to a large farmhouse built in 1903 (now in the middle of the city) on three-quarters of an acre. (Because I'm proud of the place, more info here and here.)

What sort of equipment am I going to need to care for this beast?

The new house includes a nice workshop (formerly a small horse barn) with benches, etc., but I have nearly no tools. I own a cheap drill, that's it. What power tools should a person have in order to care for an older home? Are there good books on the subject?

I'm also interested in learning woodworking as a hobby (though this may change once I actually undertake a project or two). I want tools, etc. that will allow me to build my own bookshelves, for example.

Any help would be appreciated.

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powertool review sites, please

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