December 2007
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For home improvers
Ryobi BTS20 table saw
A SAW TO SEEK Fast and accurate, the Ryobi BTS20 table saw is also easy to use.

Portable table saws

  • Ridgid (Home Depot) TS2400LS, $450
  • Ryobi BTS20, $230, CR Best Buy
  • Hitachi C10RA3, $300


Compound miter saws

  • Ridgid (Home Depot) MS1065LZ, $200
  • DeWalt DW703, $200
  • Hitachi C10FCH, $190
  • Craftsman (Sears, Kmart) 21233, $220


String trimmers

Gasoline

  • Stihl FS 45, $140
  • Stihl FS 45C Easy2Start, $170
  • Echo GT-200R, $150
  • Echo SRM-210i, $240
  • Weed Eater Featherlite SST25, $90, CR Best Buy


Power blowers

Electric handheld

  • Toro Ultra Blower Vac 51599, $70, CR Best Buy
  • Toro Super Blower Vac 51592, $60, CR Best Buy
  • Toro Rake and Vac 51574, $50

Gasoline handheld

  • Stihl BG 55, $140, CR Best Buy

Gasoline backpack

  • Husqvarna 356BFx, $450
  • Echo PB-260L, $260