I have a Harbor Freight one similar to this purchased a few years ago
for $39 and it is a fair unit. I used it to reinforce several miter
joints in 1x3 casing around exterior doors and it worked fine. I made a
few practice cuts on some scrap and the second joint was just right.
I also picked up a Kreg pocket hole kit a few months ago and really like
it for things like a face frame where the screw holes are hidden. It's
easier that biscuit joints and doesn't require clamps while the glue
sets. I have this one: http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=17193 and
paid about $39 at my local Rockler store.
Brian
Mark Andy wrote:
> Howdy,
>
> On Tue, 6 Jan 2009, PJ McGarvey wrote:
>> I know I got a smoking deal on it awhile back, which is why I bought
>> it, but I have the Porter-Cable.
>
> A review I was just reading said they thought the Porter Cable was
> miles ahead of the competition. Looks nice, but at $220 (at Home Depot
> here), I wonder if I'll appreciate the features over something like this:
>
> http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=38437
>
> I suppose I can go play with each and see what I think.
>
> Mark
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