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Subject: Re: Re: most valuable tools & other matt
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Date: Thu, 14-Nov-85 14:15:00 EST
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/* Written 11:39 am  Nov  9, 1985 by barrys@hercules in mirror:net.rec.wood */
/* ---------- "Re: most valuable tools & other mat" ---------- */
In article <34@midas.UUCP> daves@midas.UUCP (Dave Suryan) writes:
>As far as routers go, don't buy Sears.  Up to about a year ago
>I used a Sears 1hp router, until the commutator flew apart.
>The same problem occured on my Dad's Sears router about a year
>before mine failed.  
That's funny, mine did the exact same thing.  I thought it was one of those
"once in a lifetime" type things.  I have quit buying junk* from Sears for
some time now.  If only I had learned sooner...
barry steel
*
 junk is defined to be ANY Sears tool (in my opinion).
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I assume you mean the Sears power tools are junk.

The Craftsman hand tools sold by Sears are NOT junk.  They are high quality
tools at reasonable prices, with guarantee that you can't beat.  (As an
example of their "Lifetime Guarantee":  I bought a combination square from
them that had a level built in.  I loaned it to a friend, who promptly broke
the vial of the level by dropping it, or dropping a hammer on it or
something.  I took the level to Sears, and they gave me new one -- no need
to show a receipt, no questions asked.)

As for their power tools, I use an OLD Sears table saw that is quite sturdy
and serviceable.  I wouldn't bother with any of the new power tools they
sell, though.  Too much plastic and sheet metal.