Where to get "good" bench tools

Paul Eastham · #1 10-03-2006, 12:17 PM

Hey everyone,
I've currently got half of my tools at the hangar and half at home, and this isn't good for productivity. I'm toying with the idea of getting a second band saw and drill press (at least) -- one for hangar and one for home. Even after the airplane's completely at the hangar, it would be nice to have those tools around the house for other projects, I figure.

I currently have these and other bench tools from Harbor Freight and Home Depot/Ryobi. I have not been thrilled with the quality, but it got the job done...only just barely at times.

My question is: if I wanted to get better quality, where would I go? I've seen some nice looking drill presses with laser sights and such at Sears. Price difference is not that great, though I've had mixed success with Sears tools in the past. Is there any other vendor I should take a look at?

Thanks!
Paul

David Clifford · #2 10-03-2006, 12:31 PM

Try here. Good quality imports.

http://www.grizzlyindustrial.com/

Mel · #3 10-03-2006, 12:46 PM

Be very carefull at Sears. Many of their tools such as drill presses and band saws are exactly the same as Harbor Freight; just a different color and price.

Rick6a · #4 10-03-2006, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by David Clifford

Try here. Good quality imports.

http://www.grizzlyindustrial.com/

I'll second that. I've bought several tools there. The quality is markedly higher than you expect from say...Harbor Freight. Over time, I ended up with 2 of the Grizzly 12" bench sanders. One for home, one for hangar. Always a useful tool. http://www.grizzly.com/products/G7297