So an ad from Menard's shows up in my inbox.

http://www.portamate.com/pm-8000-por...w-work-station

Thought I will look at it, of course it is listed as sold out at
Menards.

Thought I would post it here as mabye someone might find it useful.

On Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 12:33:54 PM UTC-5, Markem wrote:
So an ad from Menard's shows up in my inbox.

http://www.portamate.com/pm-8000-por...w-work-station

Thought I will look at it, of course it is listed as sold out at
Menards.

Thought I would post it here as mabye someone might find it useful.

How much are they asking for it? I am unhappy with the bargain-priced stand I purchased there last Black Friday.

On Wed, 14 Jun 2017 18:30:33 -0700 (PDT), "Gramps' shop"
wrote:

On Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 12:33:54 PM UTC-5, Markem wrote:
So an ad from Menard's shows up in my inbox.

http://www.portamate.com/pm-8000-por...w-work-station

Thought I will look at it, of course it is listed as sold out at
Menards.

Thought I would post it here as mabye someone might find it useful.

How much are they asking for it? I am unhappy with the bargain-priced stand I purchased there last Black Friday.

It's $350, *way* too much for what it is, IMO.

On Wed, 14 Jun 2017 18:30:33 -0700 (PDT), "Gramps' shop"
wrote:

On Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 12:33:54 PM UTC-5, Markem wrote:
So an ad from Menard's shows up in my inbox.

http://www.portamate.com/pm-8000-por...w-work-station

Thought I will look at it, of course it is listed as sold out at
Menards.

Thought I would post it here as mabye someone might find it useful.

How much are they asking for it? I am unhappy with the bargain-priced stand I purchased there last Black Friday.

Around $270 vs $350 list on the portamate site.

replying to Markem, peter wrote:
Just make your onm I did 20 plus years ago and I add a hinged (removable) out
feed on the right for long trim not to fall after cut. and be damaged...On
table side I even attach an old tape measure for fast cuts.. Use bolts to
align jig. Cut it down to 5 feet so easily fits in a car.. 2 saw horses and
you are in business... Spruce keeps it light... I still see contractors
groveling on the ground with a chop box... Thats crazy.. I just set mine up
and stand... make one you will love it..

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