01-29-2016, 10:37 AM
Has been a good week for me for getting tools that I've wanted/needed. Last weekend I went in search of a 14" band saw. Had an appt Sat morning, then had a couple of saws I'd planned to go look at. I decided to take another look at offerup, and since I was further from home, it expanded the search out further so I was getting ads I hadn't seen. It meant another hour of driving, but I ended up getting a C-man "Professional" series 14" saw. Has some rust on the table, the upper guard was stuck, and it needs new tires (already ordered) but otherwise is in great condition. The owner had gotten it from a neighbor about a year ago and had never run it. $75 later it was in the back of my truck.
Last night I went to an outlet store I found on 5miles and got a NIB C-man 12" drill press for $80 (after using 20% coupon for joining their VIP email list). I was VERY happy about this one as my HF 8" press hasn't run right for years. I haven't checked, but I think it's the model previous to the one Sears carries now. Also, I found from another ad a Portamate mobile base for $20 that I snagged to use for the band saw. All in all money well spent. I'm beginning to really love tool shopping on these new apps.
Last night I went to an outlet store I found on 5miles and got a NIB C-man 12" drill press for $80 (after using 20% coupon for joining their VIP email list). I was VERY happy about this one as my HF 8" press hasn't run right for years. I haven't checked, but I think it's the model previous to the one Sears carries now. Also, I found from another ad a Portamate mobile base for $20 that I snagged to use for the band saw. All in all money well spent. I'm beginning to really love tool shopping on these new apps.