Benchtop Saw Roundup
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Benchtop saws are a good idea for a workshop that is too small for a traditional cabinet saw as benchtop table saws are quite versatile. Six bench top saws costing between $140 and $500 are evaluated. The $500 DeWalt DW744 and the $140 Pro-Tech 4106 are recommended for their features and pricing.
Publication Name: Workbench
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0043-8057
Year: 1999
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Circular saws: this important power-tool category offers plenty of good choices
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Ten 7.25-inch circular saws ranging in price from $45 to $135 are evaluated. Manufacturers include Black & Decker, Bosch, Dewalt and Hitachi. The Porter-Cable 743 and 347 were selected as the best saws for professionals while the Skil 5340 was the best consumer saw.
Publication Name: Workbench
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0043-8057
Year: 1996
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Hammer drills: these heavy-duty monsters save you lots of time and effort
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A hammer drill operates like any other drill, but when needed flicking a switch unleashes rotary and hammer action that work together to drill easily through masonry materials. Features and options of such drills are described and purchasing advice given.
Publication Name: Workbench
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0043-8057
Year: 1996
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