Subject: Re: Mail Order Sources for Table Saws

From: [email-masked] (Alan)
Date: Sat, 08 Feb 1997 08:33:12 GMT

On Thu, 06 Feb 1997 13:21:18 -0800, Jim Roncace
<[email-masked]> wrote:

>I will soon be buying my first table saw.  I plan to buy a unit along the 
>lines of a Jet or Delta Contractor Saw.  My local woodworking supply 
>places have a decent selection, but I'm not convinced their prices are 
>reasonable.  Can anyone suggest some mail order suppliers that regularly 
>have good prices on table saws?
>
>Thanks,
>Jim

I purchased my TS Mail Order from Franklin Ace Hardware....

They carry Jet... Freee Shipping...

alan

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Jesus is My Favorite Carpenter, 
  and he doesn't use a blade
         guard either.

Alan Murphy
Las Vegas, NV

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From: [email-masked] (ALYSONSDAD)
Date: 8 Feb 1997 13:42:38 GMT

> > have good prices on table saws?

Having a good dealer within driving distance (someone to fuss at
face-to-face if there is problem) is worth a few bucks.  I bought my Delta
34-445 from Tool Crib because the local Delta dealer was several hundred
dollars more expensive.  If he had been within 50 dollars of Tool Crib, I
would have bought locally.

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From: [email-masked] (Michael J Murray)
Date: Sat, 08 Feb 1997 14:34:38 GMT

>Jim
When you compare prices don't foget to include freight. And some
freight companies require someone to be there to recieve the item (1/2
day vacation?). Most local stores should allow for some dickering on
the price too. Also the local guy is there to help with questions and
any problems too. No brainer purchases I recommend mail order but
major purchases when you measure the savings over the life span of the
tool are not that great.
Mike

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From: Paul Johnson <[email-masked]>
Date: Sat, 08 Feb 1997 09:51:10 -0600

ALYSONSDAD wrote:
> 
> > > I will soon be buying my first table saw. 
Remember weight problems, Truckdrivers don't help a lot with 300# boxes.

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From: [email-masked] (David Roseman)
Date: Sun, 09 Feb 1997 07:19:42 GMT

On Fri, 07 Feb 1997 18:55:33 -0900, Roger & Jo Kempfer
<[email-masked]> wrote:

>Heaven help you if you order from Harbor "Fright" and have to get a part 
>or send something back ( which you will have to pay the postage/shipping 
>both ways.  

Actually, this is not so at all if (1) they send the wrong thing, (2)
you are unsatisfied with it within 30 days of receipt, or (3) there is
a problem within the applicable warranty period.  In all these cases
they will pay return freight (or, in the case of item 1, tell you to
just keep the wrong item and send the right one).  I've bought a
number of harder-to-find specialty tools from them that work just
fine, and for one think they work pretty hard at customer
satisfaction.  Some of their tech service people are actually pretty
good with questions. I probably wouldn't buy a piece of heavy
machinery from HF tho. dcr

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From: Paul <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 09 Feb 1997 05:51:12 -0600

Woodworkers Supply.  They guarantee their prices are better than any
other nationally advertised price.  They usually have free shipping for
larger (stationary) tools.

Basic contractors saw - 699.00. Free delivery in 48 states.

800-645-9292.

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From: Frank Young <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 09 Feb 1997 23:53:57 -0600

> Remember weight problems, Truckdrivers don't help a lot with 300# boxes.
I just bought a Delta Unisaw from Woodworker's supply.  Price was
comparable to all others.  No added charge for shipping, and the truck
driver got it off the truck and put it in my garage.  So far, very happy
with it.

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From: "T. W. Clapp" <[email-masked]>
Date: 11 Feb 1997 03:02:38 GMT

Paul Johnson <[email-masked]> wrote in article
<[email-masked]>...
> Remember weight problems, Truckdrivers don't help a lot with 300# boxes.
I, too, bought my Delta TS from Woodworkers Supply.  Best price I could
find and free delivery.  Trucking company brought it direct to our house. 
The driver unloaded it, carted it back to the garage, then stood and
chatted for awhile about his workshop at home.  And to boot, the saw was in
my garage only three days after placing the order.

Good going, WW Supply!