I had a DeWalt saw for about 18 months before it quit working. I ordered the Bucktool saw and so far it is at least as good as The DeWalt in terms of functions and quality. The price I paid is about 40% less than the other saw.
I find that the blade replacement is easier than any of my previous saws. The table is solid and if one needs to cut on an angle it is easily done. The 18" throat of this saw is more than enough for the work I do. The noise and vibration is better than most saws. I do not use it with the dust collection unit nor the work piece hold down. I find most people at least eliminate the hold down in any scroll saw to help with better vision of the workpiece.
There is only one thing I find less convenient. It is the blade tensioning knob, which is at the top, back of the saw so if I'm sitting, it is a long reach. In every other way, I find the Bucktool 18" scrool saw to be a superior saw for a reasonable price. I gave it a 4 out of 5 rating because I have had it for only a month so don't have any idea of logevity at this point.
Works very well. Quiet and stable. Great results.
This was what I needed to start my hobby again very affordable and good quality
A $2 part, great! It works good too. But $15 shipping for that little thing leaves a bad taste. Overall a good experience but that shipping...
My wall mount dust collector is exactly as advertised, I am very pleased with the suction of this machine, the only negative thing I can say is that the remote does not work at all, the batteries are in and the red light comes on when depressing the on button, the unit is set for the remote but it doesn’t work, I am ok with this because I have my unit set up on a remote switch anyway.
I have a small Saw and tool sharpening shop and our old 1x42 belt sander finally gave up the ghost that's when I bought this one we use it everyday under what would probably be considered harsh conditions so far everybody loves it wish I could send you a picture of it in my shop.
Absolutely Love this Drill Press, was quite a step up from HF,8 inch press, over 40 years of service. Still was going strong. Was just time to upgrade, And this is a Big Upgrade, for Sure, Lot's of power, really like the adjustable speed and the digital counter. The table crank is also a very nice feature. Like the way the table is flat on the edges, much easier to clamp things down. Another feature I really like is, the all STOP switch. Actually when I first got it set up didn't realize I had to twist the red knob. 😅 after a few minutes I got it. Very Strong machine. Have used it to drill some steel and wood so far, works flawlessly. Also like the keyed chuck ,and the fact that I can get a keyless if needed. So many Great features, at a really good price. Glad I purchased direct from Bucktool. 100%Satisfied For Sure. Recommend this product to anyone looking for a Heavy Duty Drill Press. Great Product. Quality at Great Prices. Thanks for selling such a Good Tool.
I just got my 1HP VFD 8" Buffer/Polisher up and running. I'm extremely impressed at how smooth and quiet it runs and how nice the variable speed controls work. It's powerful and built SOLID. It's definitely a great product with zero buyer's remorse. I'd recommend it to anyone, and will.
This drill press exactly fit my need. I use a lot of forestner bits in my wood working. The variable speed control with digital display helps me dial in the exact speed for a smooth accurate cut. Setup was a breeze. There was very little to do, since it was mostly assembled in the box. Don't let the cost scare you. This is a very solid drill press. I would highly recommend this drill press for the wood worker in you.
I would certainly say that is far more smooth in operation and quieter and of course more powerful. The price is splendid. I am very happy. I would definitely get another one for another process. Thank you very much the packaging was first class impossible to destroy in shipping.
Great tool, dual speed. Easy setup. Good value.
I have not assembled it yet. But I read the steps in the manual. Looks like a well laid out block of instruction.
Very nice grinder. Runs smoothly and quiet. I really like the idea of two speeds, one for sharpening tools and mower blades and one for removing material. I didn't need a fully variable speed grinder, which would have been much more expensive. I also brought a Forney 8 inch wire wheel, and it fit perfectly.
Upon assembly and attempted start up, the grinder would not turn on. After consulting support I was told to take the bottom plate off and look for loose connections. Sure enough, that’s exactly what I found. I slipped a black wire back onto the tab (was very loose), and that solved the issue. Not a good first impression. I worry that the wire will come off again during use from the vibration.
The very first item in the troubleshooting guide mentions this very problem. Also, customer support mentioned this first as well, I’m guessing it’s a common issue. Wire terminals need to be tighter. Also, the adjustable tables are a little sloppy, tightening the locks moves the table and his hard to do with two hands. Holding a square with one, tightening the lock with the other causes the table to move. If I had to change angles a lot, there would be a lot of back and forth tinkering to get a precise angle on the tables.
The part was exactly as I thought it would be. Shipping was pricey, almost as much as the part. Package arrived 1 day earlier the their estimation. Packaging wasn’t the best. The box was all ripped and smashed. Luckily the part arrived in one piece.
I installed this grinder in hopes of quickly replacing my primary grinder. This one only lasted two days! It buzzes and gets hot pretty quickly but won’t turn! I contacted customer support and they asked me to look at the wiring on bottom and “maybe it’s bound up” the wheels free spin and even if you spin it by hand and hit the button it won’t operate. Now I am getting no response from customer support since contacting them!
Good product and well made.
Bought a new low speed bench grinder for sharpening my woodturning tools.
It makes it so much easier to sharpen my tools without risking burning the steel.
Product was well packaged and arrived on time.
I bought more than the left eye shield, I brought all the brackets, grinding plates, everything that comes with a new grinder because I threw mine away with the box. Very happy with the fact that you offer replacement parts but happier you offer them at very reasonable prices. All the parts fit and were easy to assemble, even without the instructions, which I also threw away.
For the price, I was expecting average chinese made quality maybe a little better than the HF brand but I was extremely impressed. Very solid, runs smooth. Lots of power, belt tracks perfectly. So far I am more than pleased
This replaced an old, crude Ryobi scroll saw that was just unpleasant to use.
The Bucktool 16", unless you have to have a larger one, is the cream of their crop, with a double parallel link pivoting arm, dust collection and a large steel finished table. VERY smooth in operation.
On arrival mine had a somewhat caved in side panel; however that doesn't affect it structurally and it still holds the open accessory storage box (that should have a closure to keep stuff inside). The tiny bolts that are supposed to hold the dust hood hinge do not fit. I attached it with equally tiny self-tapping sheet metal screws, and would recommend that anyway.
This is an excellent saw, and my giving 4 stars is only because of these minor quality control issues, which do not in any way affect the saw's performance.
The motor seems to be week. When sharpening my lawnmower blade the motor struggled to maintain a constant speed it kind of revs up.
This is my third Bucktool belt sander. This thing is built like a tank. It's the best 2X48 at this price point. Ton's of power, the tracking adjustment is well designed, easy to adjust and accurate. Two things I would change one, the work table could be bigger. I modified mine and installed a larger steel table. (Very easy to do) Two, the platen is too wide at the work table. If you're trying to grind behind the belt which is helpful, there is a half inch on either side of the belt that obstructs you from doing that. (The platen is well made) I'm going to mill the platen about an inch up from the worktable to the width of the belt. Other than those items this belt grinder is rock solid in my opinion and would definitely buy again.