I've had good experiences with my Craftsman 3.5HP router, though most people seem to knock 'em. It's a big, heavy, powerful beast which I found to be abit awkward to use free hand, so it now lives in my router table.
I now use a Dewalt 2 1/4HP plunge/fixed base router. It's great, enough power, small, light weight, low center of gravity.
I have a Craftsman benchtop belt/disc sander that's a workhorse. It was my first 'major' tool purchase years ago. Never had problems with it.
All my Delta tools so far are great EXCEPT for thier crappy little bench-top jointer. I tried using it on my current project a while ago and the results were poor enough to make me buy a hand plane and use that. I've always found the fence to be way to weak and rikidy, actaully moves as I send wood through.
I don't personally care for Mastercraft power tools, a Canadian brand. I have a Mastercraft lathe that I burnt out the motor on TURNING PENS! I was given a replacement for free and this one is starting to go. However, their C-clamps are awesome. Extremely tough and heavy duty.
Veritas tools from Lee Valley - expensive but worth every penny. I have two of their handplanes and they are amazing. Will be getting more soon.
I may think of more.