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**bobj3** · 11-26-2007, 10:09 AM

Hi Bryan

They are both great machines

But I would go with the Craftsman,,it can take on the brass guides easy and you can get add on's for it and its just a machine and they do brake down.

You would be hard press to find a dealer that has parts or add on items for the Hitachi in your town...

Do your home work then select the one YOU like..

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Originally Posted by Bryan

I'm looking at the Sears combo model and comparing with the Hitachi KM12VC. They look almost identical. Is there a quality difference for the difference in price, or is the Sears just as good and much cheaper? Amazon has the Hitachi set at $164 with free shipping... you can also get a reconditioned one for $109 here: http://www.reconditionedsales.com/pr...FRGCGgodt0LulQ

Thanks!
Bryan

Bryan · 11-26-2007, 09:30 PM

OK, I went to Sears tonight and bought it! Merry Christmas! :-)

It lists on the catalog web site for $119, but they had it marked $109 in the store for some reason. Also, they only had one left and the handle on the case was broken off, so he gave me 10% off. That brings it down to $98 - great deal! Now all I need is a 1/2" extra long arbor that I'll order from George Hsu and I'll be back in business.

Thanks for all your help!
Bryan

Dr.Zook · 11-26-2007, 10:41 PM

Great news Bryan. Congrats on your new purchase. Be "SAFE" and make some saw dust.

jer760 · 11-28-2007, 08:44 PM

Thanks again for the words of wisdom guys, I found the Canadian version of the Craftsman combo set and picked it up tonight. Man, what a difference from that Skil model I bought. Didn't really need the combo but a plunge only wasn't an option, oh well, can't have too many power tools....hehe.

**challagan** · 11-28-2007, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jer760

Thanks again for the words of wisdom guys, I found the Canadian version of the Craftsman combo set and picked it up tonight. Man, what a difference from that Skil model I bought. Didn't really need the combo but a plunge only wasn't an option, oh well, can't have too many power tools....hehe.

Excellent, I think you will be happy with it!

Corey

11-26-2007, 09:30 PM	#22
Bryan Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 11 View Bryan's Gallery	OK, I went to Sears tonight and bought it! Merry Christmas! :-) It lists on the catalog web site for $119, but they had it marked $109 in the store for some reason. Also, they only had one left and the handle on the case was broken off, so he gave me 10% off. That brings it down to $98 - great deal! Now all I need is a 1/2" extra long arbor that I'll order from George Hsu and I'll be back in business. Thanks for all your help! Bryan
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11-26-2007, 10:41 PM	#23
Dr.Zook Official Greeter Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Lebanon, Ohio "USA" Posts: 4,180 View Dr.Zook's Gallery	Great news Bryan. Congrats on your new purchase. Be "SAFE" and make some saw dust. __________________ Dave the "Doctor" In woodworking there is no scrap, only firewood.
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11-28-2007, 08:44 PM	#24
jer760 Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Mb. Posts: 102 View jer760's Gallery	Thanks again for the words of wisdom guys, I found the Canadian version of the Craftsman combo set and picked it up tonight. Man, what a difference from that Skil model I bought. Didn't really need the combo but a plunge only wasn't an option, oh well, can't have too many power tools....hehe. __________________ Jer Miracle Stick! Made of tough, genuine wood!
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