Bob Weisner
11-25-2004, 7:16 PM
Hi:
I have a question about the Sears Craftsman 15 inch Lathe. With the recent news that Sears is going to be bought out by Kmart, I am concerned about the future availability of parts for Craftsman power tools , should they ever need to be repaired. My Craftsman 15 inch lathe is running good and is only 2 years old. But when I need to have the lathe repaired, where will I be able to get parts for it? Also, what about the electronic variable speed drive system? If that needs to be repaired or replaced, is that a do it yourself project?
On the subject of future tool options: I have the Sears 12 inch Tilt Head Bandsaw. Definitley need to replace that bandsaw with a better machine. What would be a good choice for a basement workshop?
The Sears Ossillating Sander works good, but can only find the sanding drums at Sears :( . What would be a good choice for an Ossillating Sander?
Tablesaw: Sears 10 inch contractors tablesaw with the open cast iron ends. Works good, but I have improved it about as much as I can. Want something better for the basement shop. Need better dust collecting in the tablesaw. The Sears tablesaw throws up a LOT of sawdust between the sawblade.
Jointer: This is also a Sears jointer. The jointer is 6 1/8 " and weighs around 200 + pounds. It actually works pretty good. The problem I have with it is that it is the open stand model and throws alot of sawdust. What would be a good jointer that has good dust collection ports?
Biscuit Joiner: I have the Porter-Cable 556 model. I don't like it at all. Is there a better biscuit joiner on the market?
Thanks,
Bob
I have a question about the Sears Craftsman 15 inch Lathe. With the recent news that Sears is going to be bought out by Kmart, I am concerned about the future availability of parts for Craftsman power tools , should they ever need to be repaired. My Craftsman 15 inch lathe is running good and is only 2 years old. But when I need to have the lathe repaired, where will I be able to get parts for it? Also, what about the electronic variable speed drive system? If that needs to be repaired or replaced, is that a do it yourself project?
On the subject of future tool options: I have the Sears 12 inch Tilt Head Bandsaw. Definitley need to replace that bandsaw with a better machine. What would be a good choice for a basement workshop?
The Sears Ossillating Sander works good, but can only find the sanding drums at Sears :( . What would be a good choice for an Ossillating Sander?
Tablesaw: Sears 10 inch contractors tablesaw with the open cast iron ends. Works good, but I have improved it about as much as I can. Want something better for the basement shop. Need better dust collecting in the tablesaw. The Sears tablesaw throws up a LOT of sawdust between the sawblade.
Jointer: This is also a Sears jointer. The jointer is 6 1/8 " and weighs around 200 + pounds. It actually works pretty good. The problem I have with it is that it is the open stand model and throws alot of sawdust. What would be a good jointer that has good dust collection ports?
Biscuit Joiner: I have the Porter-Cable 556 model. I don't like it at all. Is there a better biscuit joiner on the market?
Thanks,
Bob