[s-cars] NAC- table saws, toolchests and workbenches

[DGraber460 at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/17/2004 12:56:12 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,  
t44tqtro at gmail.com writes:

I know a  lot of you are very handy and knowledgeable about stuff- can
anyone help me  out with table saws? I'm buying one as a Xmas present,
need to know what  features are must-haves and what makes one brand or
model superior to  others.

Looking for a $500 range saw. Also, the best vendor to buy from  in
terms of price and reliability.

Also, any recommendations on a  good, ball-bearing tool chest
(single-wide, not double) as well as a small  workbench (like 28-30")?
I'm looking at Craftsman's mid-range 6-drawer  chest for around $300
for the tool chest (the roller part, not the top  piece) and still
looking for a good, small  workbench.

Thanks,
Taka
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Stay away from Kennedy. Bought one many years ago thinking they were mid  
range quality, and I have never been happy with it.
Many pro wrenches, including a friend of mine refer to Craftsman as  
"Crapsman", and from their perspective I understand. However, for my money, they  are 
unbeatable for the price, and I think their boxes are great for non-pro  use. 
I feel Sears has made a come back in the last 5 years. Many of their  products 
are now Snap-On and Mac knock-offs.
I really like the polished off-set box end wrenches for the control arm to  
sub-frame bolts, and strut top nuts.
That sounded like a holiday present? Aren't we related somehow?

 
Dennis
Denver