Sales and Deals

[BillyJack]

This is why I believe it’s just cheaper to replace the whole thing in a couple years while you can still get a good price and go keep fresh batteries 

[Ron Swanson Jr.]

Bessey 12" Medium Duty F clamps. 1100 lbs capacity. 

 

Three are currently buy 1 , get one free at Menards (Midwest big box store).

 

1 single is $15, so $7.50 each. 

[Chestnut]

I almost grabbed some of these clamps but i have a pretty good collection of the old masterforce 12" clamps. They saddly discontinued them. They were awesome with a 6" throat and were $10 each regular price.

These also clash with all my jorgensen orange clamps. Stellar deal though.

[Ron Swanson Jr.]

On 12/13/2023 at 11:02 AM, Chestnut said:

 

These also clash with all my jorgensen orange clamps.

For all the times my wife has said my clothes never match, my clamps are the model of consistency! 

[legenddc]

Bosch Colt is down to $67 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-1-Horsepower-Electronic-Variable-Speed-PR20EVS/dp/B01M0J08MF/

[legenddc]

Now the Bosch 1617 is down to $126. Seems like I bought one 2 years ago for $129.

 

https://www.amazon.com/BOSCH-1617EVS-Electronic-Fixed-Base-Router/dp/B00004TKHV?tag=slickdeals09-20&ascsubtag=e95e191aa58511eeb84a2e969d48dfac0INT

[JohnG]

On 12/23/2023 at 4:11 PM, legenddc said:

Bosch Colt is down to $67 on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-1-Horsepower-Electronic-Variable-Speed-PR20EVS/dp/B01M0J08MF/

My local Lowe’s also has a couple of the “old” colts at this price. I’m hoping they’ll drop the price again and then I’ll grab them. 

[Chestnut]

There must be a ton of those sitting around. It's a really good router, i use the one i bought pretty frequently, it works really well as a leg vise mini router table.

[pkinneb]

On 1/2/2024 at 9:40 AM, Chestnut said:

There must be a ton of those sitting around. It's a really good router, i use the one i bought pretty frequently, it works really well as a leg vise mini router table.

I agree it was my go to for many years although I switched to Makita cordless trim routers for most tasks a year or two ago.

[Ron Swanson Jr.]

On 11/3/2023 at 7:06 PM, Coop said:

If anyone sees a good deal on Jet parallel bar clamps, holler loud please. 

@Coop i noticed this at the Minneapolis Woodcraft today. Haven't checked if it's offered in every store or just this one though. BOGO on Jet 31" parallel clamps

[Coop]

Ron, thanks for thinking of me. I looked at their website and it doesn’t mention them. I called our two Houston stores and neither carry the Jet clamps. The manager at one said they were franchise and pushed the Bessey clamps. I did manage to snag 4ea. of the 24” for Christmas though! Thanks again! 

[Von]

$29 each at my local Lowes, down from $45. At least I assume it's a deal, first parallel clamps I bought. Gotta figure out what all the fuss is about :-)

[Chestnut]

On 1/12/2024 at 3:27 PM, Von said:

$29 each at my local Lowes, down from $45. At least I assume it's a deal, first parallel clamps I bought. Gotta figure out what all the fuss is about :-)

Not a bad deal. That used to be a US company then got sold to some Chinese company. The first versions they made has tiny acme screws but those look much beefier more like the American company versions.

[Coop]

On 1/12/2024 at 3:27 PM, Von said:

At least I assume it's a deal, first parallel clamps I bought. Gotta figure out what all the fuss is about :-)

 

More clamps = more wood= more clamps …….

[JohnG]

Was grabbing a link for a friend and noticed that the Harvey C14 bandsaw is $1,499 right now. It's been a bit since I was tracking the price on this model, but I don't recall seeing it that low in quite a while.

 

https://www.harveywoodworking.com/products/ambassador-c14-3hp-14-band-saw?variant=31871280808051

[legenddc]

If anyone is looking for some screwdriver bits there's a Milwaukee set on sale with a Packout box. Today only, $35. 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-SHOCKWAVE-Impact-Duty-Alloy-Steel-Driver-Bit-Set-with-PACKOUT-Case-90-Piece-48-32-5157/325632608

There's also a Milwaukee hex drill bit set: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-SHOCKWAVE-IMPACT-DUTY-Titanium-Twist-Drill-Bit-Set-21-Piece-48-89-4635/326781438

Few other decent deals here: https://www.homedepot.com/SpecialBuy/SpecialBuyOfTheDay

[Mark J]

Woodcraft has SawStop table saws on sale.  $200 to $500 off depending on the model.   This is the first time I've ever seen a discount on the actual saw's price, rather than offering free accessories.  July 1 to Sept 2, 2024.

[pkinneb]

On 6/29/2024 at 11:57 AM, Mark J said:

Woodcraft has SawStop table saws on sale.  $200 to $500 off depending on the model.   This is the first time I've ever seen a discount on the actual saw's price, rather than offering free accessories.  July 1 to Sept 2, 2024.

That is new for sure. Its an awesome saw even without the safety feature I absolutely love mine  

[Tom King]

On 4/26/2024 at 9:01 AM, legenddc said:

If anyone is looking for some screwdriver bits there's a Milwaukee set on sale with a Packout box. Today only, $35. 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-SHOCKWAVE-Impact-Duty-Alloy-Steel-Driver-Bit-Set-with-PACKOUT-Case-90-Piece-48-32-5157/325632608

There's also a Milwaukee hex drill bit set: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-SHOCKWAVE-IMPACT-DUTY-Titanium-Twist-Drill-Bit-Set-21-Piece-48-89-4635/326781438

Few other decent deals here: https://www.homedepot.com/SpecialBuy/SpecialBuyOfTheDay

I don't know if they've changed, but a few years back Milwaukee driver bits were the worst I had ever used.  I'd buy one and try it before going in big on them.

[JohnG]

I’ve had good luck with the Milwaukee impact rated driver bits, but I do swap out bits more frequently than most probably do, usually from losing them or leaving them at different project locations. 

[Tom King]

I didn't like them because they were too loose in screw heads, whether Torx or Phillips, to the point that they were really aggravating.  Longevity was no issue because I just tossed them.  Thinking back on that, it was in 2014, so they may have improved them now.

[legenddc]

Milwaukee m12 fuel set on sale for $159.
 

Same seller has the M12 installation driver on sale too. If memory serves correct the bare tool recon was $99 and the full kit with batteries is $159

[Jfitz]

Got an email from Woodcraft that they are having a sale on Forrest Woodworker II 40T table saw blades for $159 ($40 off).  I checked their website and the #1 grind (flat bottom) is also on sale.

[legenddc]

Rockler had a bunch of stuff on clearance and an additional 40% off. I picked up some IsoTunes headphones for $20, some casters and a shelf pin jig. 

[Jfitz]

If you're in the market for a smaller / trim router ...

 

Woodcraft is having a special on the Dewalt 20V MAX XR Brushless Cordless Compact Router (DCW600) for $219, including a 5AH battery.  Not so great for just the tool, but throwing in that battery IMO made it worth getting.

 

I've been considering this format router for a while, but cordless is a nice extra.  Since I already have a few dewalt cordless tools (some drills and impact drivers), I decided to get this so I could also use the 5Ah battery across them.  Add in the cordless router part and it seemed like a nice purchase.  I used it the first time last night to route the rabbet in the back of a cabinet I made for the shop.  Was nice not to have to deal with a power cord, it seems a nice size - not tiny, but not too bulky - and even with a 2Ah battery it made quick work of the rabbet.