pioneer Brand from Western Tools
bobbronner
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Do any of you guys know about the “Pioneer” brand from Western tool?
I was at the store the other day and ran across a long bed jointer that caught my eye. Looking at the machine, it looks pretty solid, but I was hoping someone out there had some experience with this brand. According to the store manager, it’s a product made specifically for western tool.
They also have a router bit line that is priced aggressively. I picked up a bit and so far performs nicely. We’ll just see how long it lasts!
Thanks for the insight.
Bob
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Some of their stuff is exactly the same as Jet or delta... some seems to be a little worse for quality... and in that it is only available through them... I would be concerned about service. I will stick with Jet, Powermatic and Delta...even Steel City (as they have distributors everywhere) just dont want my future service hung on Western Tools star...
Hey bob,
I got the Pioneer 14" Bandsaw and wasn't that impressed with it. Exchanged it for a Delta 28-206. Bought the Pioneer at a show and they gave me a great deal on the trade in/up.
I have their overhead dust filter with remote that works GREAT! Sucks up the airborne dust from the TS and BS quite nicely. Churns the air around my small 16' x 20' woodshop much to my liking and is about 1/2 the cost of a comparable JDS.
All in all I've had good experiences with them. They were reasonabe to work with which I think is a +.
Wish I could help you more with the jointer.
Regards,
Bob @ Kidderville Acres
A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!
Two years ago I bought the Pioneer cabinet saw. It's a knockoff of a Powermatic 66. I use it every day and have had no problems so far, It has been a great tool. The fit and finish seem a bit nicer than the Uni-saw I had planed on buying, and the price was nice.
Matt
http://www.oldgreenwoodworking.com
Hey Bob, I own a 20" Pioneer band saw and I am very happy with this saw. It replaced my
Rikon 14" which I was not happy with. I have looked at other Pioneer machines and they definitely compare to some of the name brands.
Salvaged
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