- a bit heavy but had no problem using it with a paperback
7895 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When the power goes down this kicks in!
Expensive? You Bet! Overpriced? Absolutely! But then again, you have to ask yourself how much your fingers are worth to you!
This isn't going to replace a couple other hand saws I have (sometimes you just need a rigid blade) but this is definitely my favorite and the go-to saw for just about every project I can use it for. Get you one, these are great saws.
5936 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 As with every T, Y, or any other piece it directly abuts. I found that 4" PVC has a bit greater diameter and I have a mitre saw, so I cut off a LOT of 2 1/2" lengths and used gorrila tape (great stuff!!) on each of the fittings or Gates to fit. Can't tell you how many rounds to make, as every piece of PVC pipe seems to be a little different, but at least it is consistant for each piece of PVC. For me it was somewhere between a round and a half, to half a round, to get a secure tight fit. These take the abuse well that it takes to get everything tight.
5753 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 bought one of these 20 years ago and loved it - found this one on Amazon and bought it for a smaller shop vac in the garage - keeps the vacuum from tipping and makes it much easier to use your shop vac
6972 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product for corners. Do not use it often but when I need it then I have it.
865 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These work as they should
5806 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Super kit, years ago I also bought the $70 kit from mr. nozzle, The attachments were junk. But this kit makes cleaning car a breese. Hose and fittings are great quaility.
3578 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have 7 1/2 in drills, including a Milwaukee 299, a Dewalt, and a Haitachi. This sets the standard. It is so smooth, it is a joy to use.
SUGGESTIONS:
As for the complaints by other reviewers about the collet not letting go of the bits, that's a problem I have not yet encountered. Sometimes I have to tap the collet with the wrench and then the bit comes right out. Of the 20 or so guys in my shop that have this router, none have complained about bits that refuse to come free. Perhaps the other reviewers left the bit in for a very long time and the bit shanks rusted to the collet??? Not sure, but hasn't been a problem for me.
The power switch on this router is in an inconvenient spot (like most routers). If you're running this router in a table, I suggest using a Billy Pedal, which allows you to turn the power on and off with your foot. This keeps your hands and face far from the router itself, and it allows you to cut the power in an emergency.
5840 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great price for quality blades
2616 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Generally, a good saw. Comfortable to pick up and get to work, but not the kind of tool to set down or store carelessly due to the aluminum shoe easily bending.
9068 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Built to last.
158 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this little light on my treadmill to watch the timer and it works great. It's very inexpensive and it has two light settings for bright and dim.
8721 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A bit fiddly to get set up but it does produce a perfect dado. After trying different methods to make setup more efficient I have labeled each of the various spacers with their thickness determined with a micrometer. Then simply picking the right combination of thicknesses, putting them in place and doing a quick test cut pretty much eliminates the trial and error method I had been using.
You then tighten both cranks to working tightness by hand, something that seems to have escaped other reviewers here.
I fire it up. The eerily quiet motor (by circular saw standards) is refreshing. It is nice to end a day of sawing without a ringing in my ears. This saw is plenty powerful. I cut 2X treated lumber (very wet) with ease. The included blade is adequate. It made satisfactory cuts in rough lumber. I would recommend purchasing a dedicated finishing blade for finer applications.
6780 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Grips really well and is heavy duty
2271 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It vibrates on speed #5, below or above is fine, very nice design
I have been fiddling with this repeatedly since February (it's now July) and I just got fed up with it.
9120 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This hose started leaking at the clamped fitting within 30 days of putting into service. The hose is not abused at all and used in my personal shop. It's not worth the trouble of uninstalling it and sending it back so I will just cut the fitting off and use my own clamp and barbed fitting. I would not recommend it.
even on rough sawn wood, and allow sizing for small or large diameter bits.
9383 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I first discovered these drive guides as part of a deck building pack offered by a local home center. That was at least eight years ago and I have been using these ever since. They do what they are designed to do - allow you to drive screws one handed. I have had great success driving every length of screw up to and including 4" with this driver and my 9.6V DeWalt cordless drill. I have never worn one of these out while using it for its designed purpose, but when I used it in a pinch to drive hundreds of metal barn siding fasteners (I removed the bit and was using the guide as a socket drive) the end mushroomed out and lost its shape.
4469 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As advertised.
1545 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We like the ease of purchase, and the bulb actually fit when we installed it. Surprise! Love my under-the-counter lights. Thanks, Amazon.
1351 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought the halogen bulbs for my kitchen light fixture as it uses the small specialty bulbs. Menards they are like 3.50m each so I was thrilled to find them cheap on amazon. So far no complaints. The bulbs fit as expected and supply light. Whether or not they last as long as the other lights I don't know but it been several weeks now and the bulbs are still working great. No complaints or concerns at this time.
9024 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Not a Good Year product. I have never heard of the brand name stamped on the hose. I am not returning it, but I want buyers to be aware.
1098 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GREAT DEAL
Only weakness: the bulb is not an LED. That would be truely awesome in terms of light and battery life.
8825 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Made in USA was my primary reason for buying this coupler. I have used them in the past years, but never really paid much attention to where it was made (foolish). Excellent quality, leak free. The best!
3) The sliding gate fore of the mouth needed some file work to smooth its trailing edge; it appears to have been sheared. Five minutes was enough here.
This may be a little small for some projects but it is a good sized bottle. And I have when planning to go on a major binge of work; bought a gallon and refilled this size container as needed.
9866 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm finding this blade tough to beat for the price. Crosscuts are easily as clean as my Forrest's at about half the price, and it rips better than other crosscut blades I've used. In fairness, my Forrest rips thick material better. The LU88 has large teeth, Frued's best carbide, anti-vibration slots, and teflon coating. Great for crosscutting and general purpose use on a TS, but I wouldn't recommend it for a CMS or RAS because of the aggressive hook angle.
3446 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Perfect
1648 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great. My old one wore out and came loose on me. This one works fine.
- The screw clamp fits into the orange sliding flat surface with a steel pin. One of mine came out, and I had to go get a hammer to re-assemble the clamp. I deducted one star for this, but it was just annoying rather than a fatal flaw.
We have a Milwaukee Hole Hawg also. When it will not get into a spot we have to put a 4" or 5" or 6" hole saw on the 234 and it performs every time.
5708 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just works
9509 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is an excellent, durable, heavy duty hose! Pretty flexible when in the sun but stiff when used in the cold. Still holding up great after building a barn from the ground up and sveral other framing/house projects!
5568 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Really smooth operation and dust collection
5978 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Like others, I'm not certain what you can say about something like this, so I'll mention what I do know:
4147 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works great,
2765 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a great tool for the price . One of my guys bought one. It drills pretty well in any material. Except masonry. It's not so fast that you burn your bits in steel. The torque is quite impressive . More than my Milwaukee Magnum. You could easily hurt yourself with this bad boy. But that means you can use some pretty large bits and hole saws with it. Some times when all your batteries are dead (if you forget to charge them) you need a corded drill just to remember how nice the cordless one are.
Fit and finish are nice. The finish seems to be both tougher and thicker than the finish on my Super Sawzall tool case.
So, if you build Kayaks or need many perfectly uniform strips for edge-banding, these things are GREAT!
I own and use these clamps and I wouldn't be without them. But, if I can get a Bessey on my projects (up to 80") then that's the clamp I reach for.
6497 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Pretty decent. No complaints and works well
3741 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Unfortunately, the middle caster assembly developed so much play that it is not able to lift the base high enough to move the saw on my concrete floor.
4387 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 OEM at a good price !!
In the box is the fence completely assembled, the two sets of rods, a dust reducer for small vac hoses and two extra wingnuts and springs.
THIS IS JUST AS NICE, BUT AT A BETTER PRICE
1149 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These lights work great in my Itasca Suncruiser motorhome. Now I have some spares and I didn't have to pay the RV dealer price!!!
6104 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 100 % Thank you !
5088 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I found this to be flimsy and impractical. I sent it back immediately.
4212 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This riser kit fits a Sears/craftsman professional 1 1/2hp 113.248340 perfectly and took about 30 mins to install. Great buy and fast shipping. Color is off but who cares it will be covered in saw dust soon!
4350 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I do a lot of woodworking but as a hobby. I build everything from bookcases and furniture to decorative art objects (especially elaborate candle-holder/centerpieces made from exotic woods).
4211 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Need this for a verylong time and didn't know what I was missing. Great riser block
Update. I used it so much I purchased another and use both on longer pieces.
Cordless drills are great, I use two of them constantly, but sometimes you just want a solid corded drill and this one fits the bill, strong but not too heavy or bulky; in fact I think that it is lighter than my 18v cordless.
3246 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 When I first started remodeling I was taught the "DIY" way of installing crown (cutting 45s on the ends and trying to meet them up in the corner). After much frustration and having to use half a tube of caulk to make the corners presentable, I took it upon myself to learn how to cope in crown properly. However, we kept using these crown stops and the joints never lined up cleanly, even being coped. One day I was sharing the saw with someone cutting shelf boards and so I just opted to do the old school double bevel cuts. OMG! I figured out the problem. It was the stops. Everything has lined up perfectly since I stopped using them. No matter how much I adjusted or worked with them, they just do not allow for a proper angle to be cut. It make take a little more time to do it old school, but my joints are tight now.
3358 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I purchased this for my jointer, but after setting all the pieces together on my bench, I realized the smallest width it could be was 16". My jointer measures 12". I had to put a plywood base into the finished framework to set the jointer on. I have the HTC mobil base and for now on thats what I will purchace. As with the other reviewers, It's sloppy with the 1 1/2" boards. The back roller run on the outside edges because of the slop. They tell you to drill 7/16" holes and that is way to big. For those of you that don't have a drill press, you need to mark both sides of the boards and drill from both sides. This will give you a more accurate hole. I am verry dissapointed with this mobil base.
1) The vise handle, track and pin and quite loose and plastic. Once you install the handles on the item you can't take them apart again as they are held in with pins you have to hammer in.
- All user controls - on/off sw, blade tensioner, speed controller - are in the front and "user friendly",
6352 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 must have for a kitchen remodel
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927 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product
> Click on Stoney just below the product title to see my other reviews, or leave a comment to ask a question.
9411 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 So far it does its job.
1864 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is one of my all time favorite power tools. It's easy to load and it's super smooth to operate. I keep the clamp lever attached to the power cord using a zip tie to make sure it's always handy. It also helps a lot to use it out doors if possible but if you are using it indoors try and have some air/filtration dust collection solution to protect your lungs and keep your home or workplace clean. There have been a few times when the counter-balance got stuck so it vibrated but if you power it off and tap it with your hand a few times the balance will free up and all will be vibration free again.
6861 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 would never buy any other type of wrench
8131 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought one of the $124 PL200 Stair Wizard that the factory was selling becasue of blemishes. Well, I got it and used it on a stair job this week and I cannot find a blemish and the tool worked perfectly.
Oh yeah the other dimension you need to know is the distance from the tip to the middle spindle on this clamp is 4 inches
1546 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great price...hope they last! Just installed...Many brands burn out fast....will have to wait and see. But can not beat the price.
Easy to change blade.
7700 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have owned a few hole saws over the years. For people not familiar with them, they are basically attachments to a drill of simple round circles with sawing teeth. You usually have to buy a special drill bit to use them.
Dust "collection" is also loosely implied. It does capture a good deal of sawdust, but invariably, you'll have plenty of dust floating around you too, unless you can hook the unit up to a vacuum system. Not a complaint, as I expected that.
7105 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's Freud, they are always excellent
Pain in the neck that the Hold Down is, I'd still recommend the saw to anyone. It is a bit more expensive than the competition, but you buy cheap, you get cheap.
135 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Funny little light...clips on my easel or books....great to go. Love the color and the round, quirky style. Very happy with this light!
1676 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 didn't have any problem, worked like it should. I felt like I have used for many times.
7625 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I think these are great blades, because I only been using the first one and it continues to keep on cutting time after time and not losing its edge. I'm just a home-owner and not a contractor, so I can't attest how they will work in continuous operating, but for me in my usage they're just great. Recommend.
4379 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a hand plane that is precision made and molded to fit the hand flawlessly for perfect performance. I love it.
Having said that, this thing does work. In fact, it even works, with a little grinding down of two tabs, on an older Sears Craftsman cast iron base 10" compound mitre saw. And that was a lucky break for me because you cannot get the Craftsman part anymore.
4103 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 If the chippers had their width visible I would give it a 5. I love the four blade chippers but setting up the desired width is a real challenge. I recommend engraving the width after you determine the true tooth width. But the cuts have a really smooth bottom which has been a dream. I purchased the 6" since both my table and radial arm have adjustable blade height and I don't plan on cutting a dado deeper than 1/2". But then I am a beginner.
6763 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Doesn't exert enough pressure to be of much use.
3664 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 You just can't go wrong with Milwaukee products. The beam is surprisingly strong and seems to be of very high quality. Hope to use it for years to come.
So I treated myself to the Starrett. Amazon has the best price and I would recommend the C33H. It is easy to read and has the best layout for my use as a woodworker.
8288 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best stacking dado head product out there. I only needed another one as all my tools were stolen, not from it wearing out over use. Very easy to use and understand, and very accurate!
I finally got around to flattening this insert.
5670 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 A huge let down! Save your money, this thing is useless!
6198 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I don't have the years of hard earned credentials of most of those posting here, but here's my 2 cents worth. I originally bought the Porter Cable Tiger Saw 11.5 amp Tiger Saw because all those at my work & Home Improvement stores etc said I didn't need that much saw. I have always been willing to spend an extra 25% for the best when I knew it would pay back in the long run, and I should have stuck to my guns. Luckily, the place I bought it took it back even though it had been used several times ( I have spend A LOT of money there), and let me trade up to this saw. It has everything you'll ever want. Pro's: Metal case, not plastic; the shoe pivots closer to the axis of the chuck and blade, instead of offset, so the shoe remains flat on the work, supported; the shoe adjusts for different distances with a simple pull of a large, secure lever that blends into the front end, not a hex key; the chuck holds the blades like a vice, not like a rubber band (the Porter Cable chuck allowed a 12" blade to move 1 1/2" or more up and down when set, a distraction when trying to do detail work); the chuck allows the blade to be held up or down, not only down, for reverse "up" cuts (not the safest, but it is there if you need it); adjustable orbital action, not just on/off; speed control dial to set the max speed possible per pull of the trigger (blade, and work saver); quik-lok cord (some say they lose contact after awhile, but easily replaceable. I believe I was told about $10 for a replacement. Anyone?); two blades included (6" 5/8 tpi wood, 6" 18 tpi metal "the torch"), not one; counter-balance to lessen some of that vibrating (the P.C. saw left me numb after 1/2 hr. Also helps just a bit for copper plumbing work when not trying to shake loose all of the solder in the system and ending up with leaks); Lifetime vs 1 yr warranty.
- Brightness is OK
1002 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These bulbs are a great value however I have experienced 4 of them so far that have not lasted more than a few weeks in my 12 volt landscape lighting system. But given the price, I am hoping it was just a few bad bulbs in the bunch and not the quality of the whole lot. Time will tell.
4546 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellent holding bond at a good price
4953 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I agree that the vent is not in the most ideal place but youcan live with it. I use mine regularly an enjoy it. It is easy to useand powerful as well as smooth. A good choice for any size shop.
5986 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Material is very smooth, better than the wood one I had made myself. Easy to adjust. I bought it for my ultra-thin kerf blade, and liked it so much I bought another one for my regular kerf blade.
very much better than cheap hammer.
Popeye arms a welcome side effect.
3456 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've been using this for the last 4 days while I renovate part of the house. I like the tool. I set it up on a DEWALT DWX724 Compact Miter Saw Stand (see: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004U4S7S4/) using two of the 4 supplied bolts that came with the Dewalt stand. So far I've used if for framing and I can't imagine ever going back to using a hand saw for this kind of work. So far I've made both 90 and 45 degree cuts.
2828 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I purhcased this a few weeks ago from Amazon. I played around on scrap while getting the hang of it. It is easy to setup and use. I used it making some fluted trim and the vac port worked ok when working near the edge but hooking the shop vac directly to the Dewalt plunge router worked better. All in all well worth the money.
Even with the little nags, this is one of the prize tools in my collection.
8026 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This plane is a very good value for the money. It is NOT a hand-crafted, artisan-quality plane, like a Lie-Nielsen, but, then again, it doesn't cost a couple of hundred dollars, either. In my view, I got a lot for the money I spent on it.
1251 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They don't get old.
2895 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good value and fast shipping
1870 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They work just fine.
671 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used one, and it works -- hopefully for a long time. Now I have 9 spares, which is good. The price of these bulbs is much lower than the $5. I paid for one bulb purchased locally a couple of years ago.
The hold down clamp is the best design among all the saws. There is a quick release that makes the clamp much faster to use than all the others. It cost thirty bucks extra though.
8465 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Product as described, super fast international delivery! I am very satisfied. Thanks!
With any new tool like this, I spend some time learning how it works, learning how to set it up and adjust it. That's a good practice anyway with any tool, but it paid off especially well with these. To test an extreme example, I cut multiple thin strips from a 10-foot 2 X 12. The board buddies allowed me to rip dozens of very narrow strips (about 1/16th inch) with only ONE set up! I did not have to use those "thin-strip jigs" which are often inaccurate and a nuisance since you must move the fence for each strip.
5242 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 not the size
7185 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Third one I have purchased (still using first one) just wanted spare. I did put a small bolt through the bags to secure them to the belt.
2957 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this flashlight almost everyday for my job. I love the swivel head which allows you to shine the light wherever you need it.
1060 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this and a pack of those little plastic stick on zip tie mount brackets and basically ran this rope light around the back edge of my 52" plasma TV creating a very pleasing backlight that makes watching movies and TV for extended periods of time in a dimly lit room much easier on the eyes.
6822 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just a great ladder. You can easily stand on the top step without having to worry about losing your ballance or your feet getting tired. It fits in small places and is easy to carry. It is also the right hieght for working in houses.
I just upgraded to a 60 gallon Ingersol Rand compressor so I changed out a number of items that I was using with my old 20 gallon compressor. Initially (when I bought the 20 gallon comp) I had gone to my local Home Depot and picked up some of the fittings and couplers I would need. They served well until the upgrade. Reading some of the reviews for Milton I thought I would try their fittings and couplers. After they arrived I put a male connection onto one of my new spray guns and then connected the hose (with the Home Depot coupler). Didn't work! The old coupler wouldn't accept this Milton. Surprise, surprise!
Design: The blade is allowed to go down so far it hits the floor or cuts into your work bench. There is an adjustable stop bar at the rear left, but it's useless. The plastic wing nut doesn't hold the bar tight enough to stop the arm. The Dewalt and Ridgid both use a bolt that creates a solid stop. There is slop in the arm mechanism, which allows the blade to move about 1/8" side-to-side. Furthermore, there is slop in the motor's bearing, adding another 1/16" drift in the blade. The Dewalt has absolutely no play. I don't recall the Ridgid having this kind of slop neither. The mechanism to lock the arm down is a stupid chain that hooks to the bottom of the handle. Most other saws use the same chain lock. But the Dewalt, has a well thought out pin you simply push to lock, pull to unlock. Adjust the Makita's fence requires a tool. Dewalt and Ridgid are tool-less. Makita has no tool holder to retain the fence and blade tool. Although Dewalt and Ridgid require a tool to replace the blade, they have places to secure the tool so it doesn't get lost. The Makita's base is narrower than Dewalt and Ridgid. A wider base makes it easier to stabilize stock.
1835 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Does the job.
6707 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Has helped several times locate water leaks in the wall and floor. Have to remember to turn it off.
9640 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works fine, keeps my tools from leaking.
The book light requires 3 AAA batteries to operate. My book light provides 15-20 hours of light before the light STARTS to be noticeably dimmer. The book light can provide about 35 - 40 hours of usable light before I have to replace the batteries (I use 1000 mAH AAA rechargeable batteries).
6503 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very similar to the mini bar clamps. Works the same. I have the bar clamps and they work very well, and easy to use. These are no different.
Assuming that the reliability issues mentioned here are a fluke, this is the ultimate recip-saw.
5369 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you need your bits to last many years in the shop...great solution
Great product I wish I'd bought years ago. Expensive, yes, but it does what it's supposed to do and does it better than any other product I've ever seen.
467 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this to clip onto my ereader and it works really well. I use it at night (obviously) when I'm in bed so I can keep husband awake while he tries to go to sleep.
2986 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great
Flimsy, thin wooden tops
In the past I've used Dewalt, Makita and PC reciprocating saws extensively and most others on the market and none of them have performed like this. I think the best part of this saw is the lack of vibration while cutting, it far outperfroms the others. That said, there are also easy blade changes (watch out they're hot if you've just been using them) the detachable cord (love those things, got a couple of other Milwaukee tools with that and it couldn't be better), adjustable shoe, orbital action, and speed control dial. I can't think of anything else they should put on the saw except for maybe someplace to rest a 12 ounce can of something cold. I recommend this without reservation over every other saw on the market today.
3060 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have two DW733 planers. I bought one new and it came with a plastic hood. Nice because you could just snap it on and off. But it would sometimes fall off from the vibration. I ordered this hood for my 2nd planer which I bought used and didn't come with a hood. Much nicer! Screws on SOLID and won't vibrate off. Ok, so you have to unscrew it to access the knives...but how often is that done anyways?
428 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a good light and I like that it has 2 different levels of light. Good clamp too. Good buy.
3709 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a really good blade. It's held up for years and sharpens very well. I got it on sale and it was a bargin! Cuts 8/4 White Oak like butter when sharp (as it should)! I can cross cut well over a thousand sq. feet 2.25" of W.O. flooring with it before it needs to be sharpened.
If you are considering clipping this on your headboard, make sure you measure the width of your headboard first. The clip on this light only opens about 1.5 inches wide, and my headboard is about 2 inches wide. To solve this, I simply screwed a small piece of 1/4 inch thick wood to the back side of the headboard so that it sticks up about 1 inch higher than the headboard on my side of the bed. I just clip the light to that. This doesn't damage the finished side of the headboard, so if I ever stop using this light, I can just remove the little piece of wood.
845 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work perfectly
6544 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this a while back and have used on different occasions and really like it and have nothing bad to say about it.
I had read where someone recommended sanding off the ridges on the two attachments that come with the hose. Don't bother. Just keep push in and take out one of the attachments. The gray end of the hose attachment adapter is pliable and will stretch out enough that one can insert attachments without too much difficulty.
8598 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have been using estwing since I was 12. Needed a finish hammer. This one was perfect. Great for trim work.
9481 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This hose has weathered well in hot/humid and cold arrid conditions. It has NO difficulty unravaling in the colder weather and seems to have no memmory once unraveled. I would buy this product again.
5608 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This device is designed to work with your 2 1/2" shop vac hose. The large end is for attaching a piece of flexible tubing, and the small end is for attaching your shop vac. I have it attached to my Rigid 4512 tablesaw: flex tube from the saw port to the large end of the reducer, then attach the shop vac to the small end. Secured with worm clamps. Works like it's supposed to for me.
9917 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good tool if you are changing drill bits, also helps you drive in longer screws with one hand which is good while up on a ladder etc... Defiantly a must have for your tool kit.
This this is BIG. It's not especially heavy, just big. It takes up much more room that a standard miter saw. The sliding mechanism is the primary culprit. The old saw stand in my shop, is now a laundry cabinet in the basement. I had to build an all new, BIGGER, cabinet.
5493 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this to reduce my jointer and planer down to the 2.5 hose i use in my shop. Please note that you must use a piece of 4" hose to couple your machine's port to the 4 inch port on this reducer. Likewise, the 2.5" side is intended to have a hose fitted to it. Neither side will directly slide onto or inside of another hard port.
2314 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 as described
4407 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Just a little bit thin.
4289 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I picked up the basic Freud SD206 6" stacked dado set on sale at a local hardware store. Despite what some reviewers have written here, I had no problem mouting this dado stack on my DeWalt 746 table saw. Granted, when all of the chippers are in use the arbor is completely filled - but it does fit. After making many 1/2" deep and 3/4" wide cuts in white oak I found the performance of this dado stack to be excellent. There was no chipping or tearout whatsoever when I was cutting with the grain and only very minor chipping when cutting across the grain. The dado cuts were very smooth on all surfaces and the bottom of the cut was perfectly flat. Also, I was happy to see that the shims included were of very high quality (thin metal rather than paper).
6060 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This little unit makes drilling nice, straight dowels a breeze. Just mark your center on the side of the stock, line it up with the line on the jig, clamp it on, set your drill depth, and go! Doesn't get much easier than this. I'm curious to see how long the inserts last. Even if they don't last forever, I'll replace them or just get a new one. A must for your shop, if you use dowels at all.
5948 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Easy to grip and handle. Low on vibration and noise. Lets you get right up next to areas you don't want sanded with full sanding capability to the very edge. Beats anything I've owned so far for controllability and ability to get in tight corners and edge sand on fine work.
7441 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use the Kreg pocket screw jig and these are the best companion to it. I like the coarse over the fine just because the go in a little quicker and hold just as well.
1677 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fit perfect on my router smooth operation.
2262 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have own one of these for years and it broke due to user error. I liked it so much that I purchased it again. I also purchased the LED lightbulb for it. I'm sure glad I did. This is a great light. I love that is flexes and can give light when needed.
3922 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have found this blade indispensible when it comes to making detailed cuts and working in tight locations. Great for percision demolition
5308 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fast Shipping Item as described Thank you
I write reviews because I want to help other people make decisions. I do not write reviews of items that I have not personally used.
The hissing is gone, the compressor doesn't run nearly as much now and these should provide many years of trouble-free service!
371 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The light is very bright and it functions well in multiple ways because of the clip. Good for table to play cards and read menu without having to use hands.
5491 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well made, heavy, and easy to install. Better than the square ones since this taper allows a smoother transition for the dust, etc..
3120 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A GREAT FEELING TO HAVE A SPARE BULB. I HAVE NOT USED IT, OR HAVE I TESTED TO SEE THAT IT WORKS. A VERY GOOD PRICE VALUE, ESPECIALLY WITH FREE SHIPPING.
2501 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a special application for the PC7310 trim router. I have built a computer numerically controlled (CNC) overhead router machine. The standard spindle (router) used in this machine is the PC7310.
2417 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This flashlight uses my 18V batteries and can be aimed wherever needed. Inexpensive and often helpful.
With a book in hand, I hardly feel the weight of the book light when it is clipped onto the book.
8084 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am a trim carpenter by forte and this is a crucial tool for doing a whole house full of doors, little hard to set up for just one though.
but it turns out these do not come with pads,
8679 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used these for the first time last weekend. I really love them. Made a beautiful groove in my custom 1X8 trim to cover household wiring.
So why not just buy pre-hung doors and not bother to deal with it? The problem is that in order to trim the jamb to the thickness of the wall, you have to remove it from the door, disassemble it, then run it through the table saw, then reattach it. Or, in the event of a wall thicker than the pre-hung jamb, having to live with a seam, or a very large molding to cover it. With this kit, you can buy doors that are not pre-hung, and buy jamb boards that are wider than the jamb, trim them to size on your saw, then assemble for installation. Additionally you might want to create your jamb out of something other than the standard pine.
943 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These seem to work well and are a lot cheaper than buying similar bulbs from a big box store.
No incentive was received for this review - I just really like this product!!
7424 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is my first router table, and for the last two weeks I've been making cabinet doors and wainscoting like a professional. While the fence is not quite like that of a saw table as suggested in Kreg's video, the point is that both sides move in unison even though you must lock the fence on two sides. (No big deal.) I can't imagine trying to square both sides independently. That brings up the microadjuster, which unfortunately is sold separately instead of being bundled. With the fence and the microadjuster, you really can make precise cuts that are accurate beyond 64ths. In making the transition from rough carpentry to cabinet making, I've found that you have to at least double your precision. This is a game of 64ths, not 16ths, and the Kreg table allows for this without taking up valuable time. Attaching the router to the plate is daunting, and you really should use a drill press to make holes for your router screws, though I succeeded without one by using a portable drill with a level and proceeding with care. I have made coping cuts primarily by using a coping sled, but I have made square cuts using the miter slot. This is easy because the fence squares in unison and is parallel to the miter slot. Moreover, because you can precisely level the router plate with the four levelers, everything--sleds, wood, jigs--slide across the table top. (I test for level by running a business card across the top until it catches on nothing.) Thanks to the metal stand and the table top, my 3.5hp router from Milwaukee does not shake the system when it runs at max. speed. I wish Kreg would do more of the fence assembly, but anyone seeking to move away from IKEA furniture and beadboard wainscoting should be willing to invest the time. If you don't try to assemble the system with power tools/speed ratchets or pretend that plastic is steel, you won't break anything. And the power to create precise, raised paneled cabinets and wainscoting DYI will not only prevent your kitchen and library remodeling from resembling a bad episode of Renovation Realities, it will allow you to make real hardwood stuff that will put the plywood/mdf professionals to shame.
9412 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 perfect thanx
3141 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These Bosch blades worked nicely with my older Makita jig saw to make some fairly tight curved cuts in 3/4" hard maple. The cuts made by these 12TPI blades were actually fairly smooth and didn't require too much additional clean up. The two blades that I've used so far still seem sharp and cut well. I've used many other Bosch jig saw blades over the years and they always seemed to be good quality. I think these blades are also decently made and reasonably priced at five to a pack.
I have used it for several heavy-duty projects over the past few months, routing all manner of wood species -- oak, maple, cherry, poplar, as well as several softwoods. Whether doing edge profiles, tongue-and-groove joints, tenons, or a variety of other applications, the motor just keeps cutting without any hesitation. And I've really put it to the test, giving it a workout in several projects, running it continuously for over a half hour at a time, pushing one 6-foot-long board after another through it. Then I'll turn it off, adjust the height, and run it again for another half hour of constant, heavy use. Sometimes I even take a cut that's a little deeper than I should, but nevertheless, the motor never bogs down.
754 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect replacement and good price.
407 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I got this to go with a pink cover for my daughter's kindle. It will work fine and do just what I need it to go, but the color was a little disappointing. It looks more like a candy pink in the picture, but it's really more of a mauve and looks okay with the case but wasn't a perfect match like I had hoped
I use it primarily for drilling pocket holes for building cabinets and such, when the batteries would have already drained on the cordless drills this one is still going strong.
* Light is very bright.
updated: 12/11/10 - i have two of these and both had a problem with the switch after a year or so. took it to my local milwaukee repair center and they fixed them free of charge. then they sent them back to my house, also free of charge. i still highly recommend this product.
I am still using the first bulb in the front porch light. It burns every night and sometimes around the clock.
5250 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These things work great for closing off, and opening dryer vents that lead to outside. Correct measurements too!
7399 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought a six foot 3/4 inch pipe at the hardware store. It was threaded on both ends, so I figured that I would cut it in the middle and put pipe clamps on each end. The reviews for both the Bessey BPC-34 and the Jorgensen 50 Pony clamp were good, so I bought one of each.
This DeWalt magnetic tip holder does an excellent job magnetizing your drill bit which then holds your screws to the bit. If you have this tip holder and use a T25 Torx bit, you're just about guaranteed not to drop or have a screw fall off the bit. The extendable screw sleeve can go over the length of the screw and provide further protection and even free up a hand when drilling overhead. I don't use this feature all the time, but it's sure nice to have it there. This summer I used the bit installing gutters and it was a real time and headache saver. A contractor friend of mine who uses his drill 8 hours a day said if he lost or broke his magnetic tip holder; he'd go home for the day!
4590 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought a new 12 inch Craftsman compound miter saw a few years ago to build a deck and a dog ear privacy fence then built a 18x30 shop. I always hated it because I never could get it to cut a true square or angle..... Till now this blade made all the difference ..., Polish smooth cuts and perfect angles
Although I put a rail on top of my Exacta fence to install these, I don't picture ever removing them and could have just bolted them directly to the fence.
Was the arrival of the consignment deadline
7695 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Used this to put in lights and outlets around the house. Chiseled through brick easily. Great product.
7027 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I bought this to clean the gutters, which means I'm propping the ladder on the edge of our rood. I liked it at first, but after a few uses it starting shifting position when when I was on top of the ladder which is pretty terrifying. The hardware that fastens it to the ladder needs to be re-considered.
7586 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The relief area where the two mounting screw holes are was too tight and would not allow the insert to sit flush. Used the dremel to open up the area a little bit and now it slips right in place. It could be due to variations in the saw, 10" Deltas aren't exactly "high precision" machines. Any way, it fits now and serves it purpose. The price was worth not going through any aggrevation of trying to make one.
My one complaint is that, as one other reviewer pointed out, they don't apply pressure to force the pieces to "meet." Imagine having another person holding your pieces but simply holding them perfectly square, not pressing them together. Of course, this "press" is easily accomplished with another clamp or two.
I found my biscuit joiner really stiff out of the box. I recommend some 3 in 1 oil on the tracks to make it operate smoothly.
1900 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I'm not sure I like these blades. I used one and the flex was amazing. I couldn't cut a straight line to save my life. I'm not sure why.
456 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Nice a bright for reading in bed, though I do have to turn it away from the bed partner because it seems a lot brighter in a dark room. Packs easily for trips.
2101 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cuts really well on my table saw. Just make sure you install it the correct way as there are no arrows on the blade to show this and the signs / writing on the blade would seem to be back to front on install
7719 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 grat
6505 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good product. Would order again.
4111 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I. Love. My. Fein tool. It has accomplished some tasks that I doubted could be done, in renovating a 100+ year old home. Some have found the blades don't last well but they have for me. I'm going through hard heart pine with big nails and do chew up the teeth on some blades but, considering how much time and aggravation they've saved, it is well worth it. I don't do that kind of cutting with this flush cut blade, of course, but it is one of those tools that, when you need it, you need it and there's not a very good substitute except for expensive flush cut hand saws.
8160 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Incra's tools are always well made and well engineered - and pricey.
5856 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use these in my jigsaw to cut 2in wood. Even in the thicker wood they will cut right through with no effort.
Though I only rarely use it hand-held, those large, wide handles are a help when taming this much torque. The "soft-start" feature is definitely a good thing for this bad-boy!
9318 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Description says "Milton 715 1/4" FNPT M Style Coupler - Box of 10" They only sent me one.
7092 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Item received was incomplete! One bracket was missing for the "u" shape bolt? Furthermore, ziplocked plastic bag inside carton had slit in the side so most likely bracket was lost during shipment. Had to go to hardware store to buy equivalent style type hinge for use as a bracket!
4727 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this blade based on reviews here after looking at several much more expensive blades. I've been using it to trim out a house in a very cheap (Delta MS250) mitre saw and it has really exceeded all my expectations. I've made hundreds of cuts in PFJ millwork with almost zero tearout. I've since bought a couple other Freud blades that I've been very happy with. I do have to say that I am a noob at this and my only other hands on experience is with the blades that came in my saws (all cheap ones!)
7405 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've gone through so many router tables that I've filled up our local metal disposal plant. However, I finally got a keeper. The main thing about a router table is not the table or the fancy box under it, it's the TOP OF THE TABLE! And this one's really good. Easy to adjust, good grooves for hold downs, nice surface...what's there not to like? I even like the color!
8865 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a solid dado for the money. Takes some time to get setup but makes smooth even cuts in every material I've tried.
So, I got mine today. Can't adjust it, AT ALL. I don't think of myself as weak, me and another person recently moved a 500lb cast iron bath tub.
1081 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Worked as expected.
Go for it
2598 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good scrollsaw if you want to get better you will spend over 1000 but this saw is really nice good for quick blade changes.
5859 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The feather board is supposed to lock down in the miter T-slots with these flimsy square stamped 'nuts'. I couldn't get those to work, but the standard (non T-slot) method pulls a cone headed screw up that pushes the plastic out and this holds very well. The featherboard is not as strong as a wood one but it seems to hold pretty well, how much force do you need to hold the wood against the fence? (I'm responding to the negative reviews here). The push stick is a necessity for a table saw, the push block would be more useful for a jointer (which I don't have) than for a table saw, but I've used mine when dadoing small stock. Overall - happy with this starter set.
8585 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Been using my bosses for over a year, he has had it for at least a decade and its still going strong.
- 40-hour battery life (claim is made on the package, not exactly timed by me) but it does feel like it lasts forever on a charge
Added metal washers on either side of pin that goes through foot lever.
This thing is clear, made in Mexico, fits the router perfectly and allows you to use a full range of bits. Yes, you can make one if you want or buy this one and wonder why it wasn't included in the first place. For that I knocked off a star.
7852 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This tool gets a grade of B- for me.
6608 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Very good router plate. If you follow instructions you can mount this plate with dead-on accuracy. I bought the centering system designed by Rousseau for $6 (Rousseau 39-1024 Router Base Plate Centering System available on Amazon) and I would recommend that you purchase this accessory as well. It made it easy to install. The plate is machined well and fits perfectly. The 'snugging' corners work well and provide a solid secure fit. The center rings are not a problem to snap in or out. You want them tight, so I would expect to use some pressure to remove.
2974 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This thing is so well designed and assembles so easily (2 screws), that I was cutting parts with a big smile on my face within 10 minutes of opening the box! The controls are where they should be, the air hose is just strong enough to do the job. Blade changing takes less than 30 seconds and the tension adjustment is superbly designed (turns the correct way and is even labeled!). FURTHERMORE, THE SAW IS WHISPER QUIET!!! It purrs.... The table is solid. The base is well designed and encloses all the moving parts (keeps the dust out and makes it EASY to clean up). Beveling is a breeze. The saw is so much fun to use that I wish they would have shipped it with a pair of extra motor brushes. Now..if they could just make an attachment to the work-clamp (little plastic pieces or something) that won't scratch really delicate work... Life is too short for cheap tools. I'm not rich (just barely out of school), but I'm glad I scrapped together the money to buy this saw rather than wasting my time and getting frustrated with the other junk I have seen on the market.
routing, rabbeting, fluting, groving, etc., it's well worth it.
The plastic does wear off, but not until after a long time of hard use. It use them at the miter saw table all the time. Makes it easier to cope molding when it is clamped to something solid.
As you can see none of this is major... that why I five star this! Its an awesome tool and I love mine... may even give it a name :P
9611 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As always, DeWalt surpasses themselves. Great quality.
Set up time is more than anyone would like, but unless you're able to use a router, this makes a nice cut.
I gave this unit 4 stars instead of 5, because of the wrench problem. But as I said before the end product is really nice, so it is worth the little extra effort. Highly recommend this one.
Since I wear hearing protection with ALL power tools I cannot comment on how loud it is. (My ears don't ring all the time, either.) The dust bag, as is usual with all dust bags, doesn't work and I haven't used it since the first try. The shop vac does the trick.
If you have a smaller table saw and need dado or groove cuts for a job, get this blade. I can't wait to try it out at max width.
4157 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I upgraded to this freud dial a dado switching from the freud SD508 set. All in all I like it. However I do find it annoying that if you want to make a standard size dado (say 3/8") you have to look at the chart no matter what to figure out how to set it up. Rather than use three 1/8" chippers it says to use the two outside blades, the 3/32" chipper and 16 clicks. I find it annoying to have to pull the chart out every time to find out how many clicks each setup needs. Also the included wrench does not fit a Sawstop table saw. This is really not that big of an issue tough because the Sawstop arbor nut is wide enough to fit inside the dial a dado knob and still get Sawstop's blade wrenches on it. I did install the full width dado on the Sawstop only to find that the arbor isn't quite long enough to support it safely, but that's ok too because I will never use the dado set to its full width. I find it a little dangerous and would much rather use a smaller setup and make more passes. The pros: The cuts are flawless as you would expect from any freud product. Also not having to use shims to micro adjust your dado is great. The carbides are also larger than the ones of the SD508. I would recommend this set to any woodworker ... just don't lose that chart.
4134 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellence. cuting .
3522 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I wear these out on a regular basis, but this was my first Makita with all the options. Outstanding buffer. Perfect speed control, soft start so no flinging the paste ever where. Has the power to work on heavy compound and polishing. I would recommend an random orbital buffer to do a final polish but this will get you to an almost perfect shine. Great product!
8073 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very handy tool. Saves lots of time doing stairs and makes the fitting easy.
3671 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 There's nothing spectacular about this work light, it works as well as other 18-volt xenon bulb work-lights on the market. The pivoting head adds some versatility & the "clip-lok" receptor is convenient if one has the belt clip. Considering the cooler running, clear white, low energy consumption, LED work lights that are now available, these are becoming dinosaurs.
Surprisingly, even this ladder has a little bounce when maxxed out on the length, but if it's properly set up at least you feel secure while you're up there. Adjusting the height is a breeze, just stand it up and pull on the rope, with a nice, heavy KER-THUNK at each level. If you handle by yourself, it does take some strength in your rope hand, but you'll get the hang of it after a few times.
4429 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly what my dad was looking for!
232 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best book light out there. Brightest I have found.
4073 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bests dado set on the market!!!
3455 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome saw for the money. Super accurate.
If you have any other dewalt power tools its a no brainer.
5689 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This router table is made pretty well. I like how solid it feels and how easy the fence is to use. My two complaints are the lack of a power switch for the router (you have to open the front cabinet door to turn it off and on). Also, the screws for the miter fence vibrate out. Other then those two small items, works great.
9434 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Genuine GoodYear 3/8 inch rubber hose for 50 cents per foot... Is there more to say? Maybe: it works great, doesn't leak, is easy to maneuver, stays on the floor, stays flexible, has visible color, provides nice working distance. That's about it. Buy it if you are in the market for a hose.
5224 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 as advertised
284 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It worked well for me as a music stand light while playing in a musical stage band. I never had any problems with it over the 3 month run of the play.
I did not have any damage to the box or the bench from shipping that some others reported. The workbench comes partially assembled. It took me less than 30 minutes to unpack parts and to complete assembly. I like that the workbench has two hight settings, and that jaws are removable, and that the front jaw can be used for clamping in both vertical and horizontal positions.
- uses 3 (THREE) AAA batteries which makes the base a little heavy
6526 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Did a great job of turning one of my 3 horse plunge routers into a nice table router.
I had been looking in the big box home centers for one for some time, I finaly looked on Amazon and had it in a few days
4436 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works Great. I will buy this again
Here's my setup: I don't have a professional shop by any means. I have an older style Jet "lunch box" planer, and a newer Grizzly 6" jointer. They do the jobs I need them to do, but both machines have been a huge headache when it comes to chip/dust collection. I have some 4" dust collection hose from Grizzly as well as some of their hose clamps. The planer did not come with any kind of built-in collection port, so I retrofit one of my own from plywood. The jointer has a built-in port. My collector is an inexpensive 1hp shop fox dust collector.
I highly recommend buying this Freud blade.
9674 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Wish it were available in a 10 foot length. This is a LOT of hose for household use.
And fit my machine as they were designed to,and perform brilliantly.
8138 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 ...after hauling around my 20-oz. Estwing, I bought this 16-oz. model as a spare. I was skeptical about this tool after previous reviewers complained of an annoying ringing sound, but I either cannot hear this or it just does not bother me. When I first picked it up, I appreciated the shock reduction grip. It is quite an improvement over Estwing models of just a few years ago.
park the circle making pin there.
Using the Out Feed Table
2171 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great saw, and they've improved the dust collection -- my only complaint with an older model. Buying it from Amazon/toolcrib, however, is a nuisance. Trying to get presales support was useless, with conflicting information or tech people just reading me things from the web site. More importantly, the delivery time they gave me was a window of more than two weeks, and it took nearly 3 weeks to get the thing. AND, it arrived BROKEN. Fortunately, Dewalt is sending me a new one, but clearly someone had dropped this saw along the way since the lockdown pin was bent and the handle housing was broken. I bought from amazon only because they had a (...) when I bought the saw, but the price they quoted changed from day to day on the web site.
- The cut leaves two small over cuts in the corners of the dado. If you raise your saw up so it is supposed to cut 1/4" the entire middle will be exactly the same but in each corner of the cut there will be a small corner that is a bit deeper in the shape of a triangle (blade). If you have any exposed dado's then you need to cut a bit shy of your final and shave it into place. This isn't ideal but for 1/3 the price of the nice sets I can't complain.
2846 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bright and functional light, stable and rotates well. Great purchase is you're already running a dewalt battery for something else.
315 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works very well and has two light settings
4031 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Direct replacement.
2350 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good light
Cons:
5126 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits well
9513 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great DeWalt product, makes it easy to swap bits out.
6933 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 it works great the only thing is that I had to re drill the holes to fit it on my ladder
4400 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellent
1472 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was ready to kill my kids when the bulb burned out in my range hood. I had been on them for the life of the bulb about how expensive and hard to find these bulbs are. Often they cost $6 or more each. Now I have 10 of them and the light in my hood works again. Peace has been restored in my home as I now have 8 spares and the kids still cant turn off a switch. Why is it a kid can turn every light on, but is completely incapable of turning any light out?
3 Stars & Up & Up (70)
6385 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These clamps are built sturdy and work like a charm especially compared to lining cabinets up manually! I can't compare these to other clamps, but they are so handy I would recommend them to anyone installing even just a set of kitchen cabinets. They help you hold the cabinets in place like a third hand and line up the fronts like a pro.
6093 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Forget it. Seems like a homemade, half a.... solution. No fittings to attach hoses, sent it back.
9950 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ideal for making quick changes of bits.
Needless to say, I have ended up not using this tool as much as I had hoped, but if you have the right application for it, it's probably worthwhile. I generally have the highest regard for PC tools, and this has done everything it claims, and is relatively easy to adjust and change belts.
4135 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The standard for these type of saws
3988 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Not very good at cutting some thicker wood (say a 2x4 douglas fir section) as the blade burned the wood on the first cut and is now permanently warped. Yes that's right on the first cut. The straight blades are better than these semicircular type with less surface to heat and are typically much thicker. Might be OK on thin materials but it should cut any any wood and this wasn't even a hardwood.
5115 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Its great to sweep the floor over to this guy which I have along the wall instead of to a pile and then bending over to suck up with the pile with a hose.
3804 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I think this is a great blade for the money. They are sharp and last long - I usually wind up breaking them before they dull.
398 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 BRIGHT light for such a small lamp. With LED bulb, I expect the batteries to last a long time.
Update II: After aligning the shoe I did quite some work with it
7813 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 My old Workmate worked easily. This new Workmate being top of the line, WM425, should be at least as good. It is crap. The top is cheap, thin material, not even cut to square. I could replace the top but the vise is flimsy and so poorly designed and manufactured that I have to crank it with both hands. I took it to a B&D Service Center to ask if I can substitute a top from an old Workmate. They young man there had never seen a Workmate and had no idea what it is for. Do not buy.
8409 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Estwing makes a great tool
2897 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These work great in my Delta planer, I try to keep a spare set on hand.
6492 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works well
6569 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 High quality
I've used it to setup 3 different size dadoes and each time I needed only one adjustment after a test cut to get a snug and flat dado.
I tried to find out where they're made but I couldn't find any information on the Lenox home page. They're not marked as American made, and Lenox brags that they have over 2,500 employees world wide, so they may well be made in Asia or Mexico or somewhere else, but they are a well made saw, more than capable of commercial use in the trades.
You can surley buy cheaper hammers but that is what you will get ... a cheap hammer.
There is NO reason that these screws should be loose, especially this early on.
In fact, I am ordering the Bosch Bosch 1617EVSPK 12 Amp 2-1/4-Horsepower Plunge and Fixed Base Variable Speed Router Kit with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets as my out of table "big horse" and a Bosch Colt Installer Kit Bosch PR20EVSNK Colt Installers Kit 5.7 Amp 1-Horsepower Fixed Base Variable Speed Router with 4 Assorted Bases and Edge Guide as my everyday light duty router.
9602 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great
4691 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This does not fit all Dewalt miter saws. It does not fit on the DWS780. The piece is the same diameter as the dust port/tube. The adapter does not work either. Have to return it. If your saw has a similar dust tube be weary.
3890 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have owned this saw for about 15 years now I think, or about 2 to 3 years after they came out. I am a framing contractor in NY that also does siding, interior trim, decks, etc.
5677 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works very well. Great construction well made.
5719 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works like a charm, very strudy and versatile.
The PASLODE is POWERFUL, DURABLE, EASY to use and maintain, and a downright PLEASURE to use.
1517 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Shipment arrived on time, but I took a week to replace the 20w with these. I actually like these better than the 20w that was in the Malibu outdoor lighting fixture. The lights look pretty good and disperse enough light, in fact better than the 20w.
5342 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good value. It works, reduces the pipe size, no issues.
4124 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fast delivery...have used it several times...the spacers help with difficult fits on dado.
717 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 it is ok and it works
9381 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The bit holder makes it convenient to switch bits easily and quickly. I have had no problems with it.
2146 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What a differance new (Sharp!) blades make. I was hating my jig saw, till I used these. I like my saw again! Its nice to cut straight lines again!
3915 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I use this joiner to build solid wood panels for table tops and cabinet doors and for this it works fine. The tool seems well built, has adequate power, and I do not need a tilting fence for beveled joints. The fence height adjustment could be a little easier, but I almost always use 3/4" stock so I rarely have to adjust it. It does make a disconcerting rattle when it is shut off, but this seems to be normal. The price is also reasonable for what is basically an angle grinder with a fence and carbide blade. If you are a typical hobbyist like me, then this joiner is all you'll ever need. Save yourself the $...that you would need to spend on the fancier models for biscuits, glue, stock, etc.
528 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I always wanted to read when my wife wanted to go to bed. This light does a good job of lighting up the pages without being so bright it keeps her awake. My only complaint is that the clip is a little bulky, but it's not a big deal really.
5389 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These fittings will work very nicely in setting up my vacuum system in my shop.
3942 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 "For the money" is the key phrase here. Compared to buying a dedicated mortiser or doing it by hand this tool is chpear than the former and quicker than the latter. The good things are that it does work. Once you have it installed, aligned, and tweaked it seems to work fine. I use it in oak without a problem. People who are burning or breaking bits may need to adjust the position of the dril vs the position of the square chisel. Or maybe they have a defect of some sort. It seems to help if you back out often and allow the bit to clear itself of debris.
2777 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this guide primarily for the dust extraction feature, which works fine. The icing on the cake is the capability to fine tune the guide settings. I'm glad I bought it!
2920 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great replacement blades. Came extremely sharp. Installed they cut superbly.
3307 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this mobile base for my edging sander, at first I was skeptical about using the wood and how it will hold up to my 200 lb. machine 30"L x 17"W x 36"H. However, I was very impressed after the assembly; and by the way the wood must be 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" and not 2" x 2" as mentioned in the description. The base is very sturdy even though there is some rocking when it is raised to reposition and is easy to move around.
842 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly what I expected.
1548 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have searched all over the internet for these exact bulbs for my under kitchen cabinet lights. Other stores (large national home supply places) charge $5-7 for a pack of only two lights!! This price was much better and the bulbs fit perfectly. I prefer the halogen to LED as you get a softer yellow light.
3701 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this sander after having bad luck with the Dewalt 3x21 belt sander.---After many hours of using the PC352vs, I will have to say--THIS IS A KEEPER!.Very well made,powerful,sands smoothly with better balance than I expected. It is made and runs just as well as my 4x24 porter cable sander. I now have four Porter Cable sanders--two orbitals and two belt sanders--they all have been great performers. I highly recommend Porter Cable sanders!
5332 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great price as advertised
4687 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cheaper than the red coated version, and seems to work just as well.
5762 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I never really looked at a glueing project as being an art, but this glue set allows you to be a true artist. Just as a painter has to have the right paint brush for a project, this glue set gives you the right glue attachment for the project. And it has made all the difference in the outcome of that project. The right amount of glue is placed exactly where you want it, no drips, very little excess, no spill overs onto the main surface of the board.
319 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great little light. Original cheapo batteries still going strong.
I love that it clips to the book and you have the option of adjusting the brightness and also the flex neck on the light allows you to manipulate it easily. I was really happy with this product and recommend it to anyone!
1705 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect fit1
40 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I use it to cover intakes for powerheads and outside filters. Sponge holds up for years, but does eventually get eaten away by biology in the freshwater tank. Foam is sturdy, does not collapse as some do.
9413 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These Milton "M" Couplers are of good quality and they are my coupler of choice. They never leak and are destruction proof.
6864 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent ! It's a Ridgid, what else can we say ?
5374 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 does the job
3411 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I own a hardwood flooring business and we have 4 of these saws in use and 3 Dewalt 10" and 1 Hitachi. I had the Milwaukee Magnum 10" but sold it because it was too heavy and hard to use. These Makita 10" saws have a great feel to them and are prefered by our crews. We have never had a repair problem with them except for truing the fence which gets knocked out of square after extended use as is typical with all miter saws I've used. Overall the best 10" saw out there.
2593 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 My father builds houses and has had his current Milwaukee saw for 15 years. I have always wanted one and was slightly dissapointed when this one arrived. Not built as heavy duty as they used to be and I was shocked to see the MADE IN CHINA wording on the saw's spec sticker. I was hoping I was paying extra versus most saws for USA made but unfortunately I was not. My only gripe is the tilt-lok handle has to be placed to lowest angle setting to fit in the case and the cord is not grounded. Has a nice weight to it and is very easy to get straight cuts out of. Included blade is decent.
A large black wing-nut similarly adjusts the angle (or bevel) of cut, and the angle is shown with a pointer (my old Craftsman did not have any method for showing the angle, so this seems like a luxury).
6586 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Really good gun, lots of torque. Only draw back is the cord. I got spoiled on cordless. This is light weight.
None. I honestly can't think of any!
9171 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I replaced a plastic hose (which I hate) with this one. Now I don't have to contend with tangles when I wind and unwind the hose. It saves time and frustration and stores neatly.
6286 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 For making square pieces (doors, frame panels, boxes, etc) these clamps are the best. The jaw faces stay parallel to each other, which helps keep everything lined-up and the plastic does not mar the wood. At 50" they are great for large pieces.
With out them I could not have the machines because there would not be enough room in my basement shop and I do not wish to heat another space.
1558 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great
9324 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Milton products are still well made and I know that this connector will last for many years, as my other Milton products have. This is an additional connector and not a replacement.
7916 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Estwing makes a great hammer. I've toted the 28 oz version of this hammer for years. As I've gotten older, the 22 oz. is a great size to step down too. Very versatile for many uses. A quality product and good weight for a wide range of products. I would advise anyone doing general carpentry or jobs around the house to get this straight claw version. It is much more versatile for prying where as you can always put a block under the claw to make up for no curve. The curved claws can be difficult to get in/under tight places. One last tip. If you decide to get this, or any other hammer, find a metal surface or tool to hit the hammer against. If it dings ( like a chime), then it has an air bubble in it. It'll drive you nuts if have a lot of nails to hammer. Send it back till you get one that doesn't.
704 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These work great. REMEMBER TO NOT TOUCH THE BULB WITH YOUR FINGERS. Remove from package with a tissue and insert with a tissue. Otherwise, the oil from your skin will cause the bulb to fail in just a couple of weeks. It took me a lot of bulbs to learn this lesson. Under continuous use, these have lasted on average about a year.
2) It seems to be a little underpowered for larger stock
3006 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this flashlight for use around the house and for camping. Since I already have a 14.4 DeWalt drill, it was an easy decision to pick up this high quality accessory. So far I have found this flash light to be very good quality: the beam is bright, the head is adjustable, and it stays put while standing alone on its base (the battery pack). Based on all of this I recommemd this as a fair deal on a quality product.
1100 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price
2402 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 yes
2707 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've owned two of these over the years. One was the older model and the one you see here. They are very durable. They will cut anything you want to cut with power to spare. The quick change blade clamp is very simple and very useful . The orbital action is great for speeding up any cutting job in anything except metal. Just watch for splinters. The variable speed makes it much easier to start a cut. The only complaint I have with the saw is that it vibrates a whole lot. My hands go numb after only a few minutes with this saw. If Porter cable would put a counter balance in like Milwaukee , this would be a 5 star saw.
263 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product!
7787 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Way better than I expected! That being said its not ready for any work right out of the box and will need a tune up so just get over that expectation if your shopping in the 30$ price range and you will be fine. My blade was almost perfectly ground and the sole seems relatively flat but will need a little work and the edges need to have the burrs and sharp edges knocked down. Kind of exactly what I expected but a little better. Check out young je on YouTube if you want a good how to video
5432 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent product & Service!
No problems with the on/off switch but I could see that as a potential if you carried it in a bag. One could rig a cover for them to prevent this.
I like Makita tools and own many, so when I write this I might be bias, but I looked at the other belt sanders in this size, this one is worth the extra dollars. Well made and lots of power, also surprisingly comfortable to use.
1273 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Wrong order. returned
951 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Nice bright lamps! I use three of these in a fixture to light my desk's work area. If they lasted longer, I'd have rated them a 5.
The only problem is that the whole thing is a bad idea. There are lots of reviews out there that talk about the convenience of this type of unit, but there are a few GREAT discussions about what a dupe it is. Notably, [...]covered this device with an accurate review.
It is a profit maker in the time it will save, and the quality of the product it helps to produce. This product, brings the task into the 21st Century. I like the old ways, but just think in 50 years, this will be the old way. :-)
9666 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this to assist with rebuilding a deck. I helped a friend build a deck a few years ago and he had one of these and I loved it! With previous deck builds, it makes it nearly impossible to pull deck boards together and hold them tight enough by one person. With this, not only does it make it easier to pull the boards together but easy to hold them in place. Nearly all 5/4 decking has a small bow in it but this helps to pull that bow out and hold it in place. What would normally take a couple days to put deck boards on, especially if it is pretty high in the air like mine, now takes a couple hours.
168 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best book light I have ever owned! Flexible, bright, and clips to book very well! I'm sure this product will hold up very well over time
3) Tighten the side jaws to close gap between neighboring cabinet frames.
4794 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a very good hose to hook up to a strong vacuum for floor and shop cleaning. It works well also for connecting power hand tools (orbital and belt sanders, etc.) Because the internal surface is not smooth, and because it is only 2 1/2" in diameter, I would not expect to link several 12-foot lengths together without substantially reducing air flow. The 12 feet works out well on a portable vacuum. If you use this with a stationary vacuum and need more than 12 feet of length, then you will probably need a 2-3 hp vacuum to do a decent job.
6071 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 sucks
5226 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 love it, it's realy maeck the defrent!!!
5852 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are great blades and I will recommend them highly for their durability and speed in cutting. They easily go through 2" thick lumber and the cuts are smooth and fast. Best blades I have purchased so far
2164 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've been using this router for trim carpentry for several months now, and it has worked really well on the job. Like other reviewers mentioned, the collet did tend to occasionally seize, but I fixed this problem by applying a little powdered graphite lubricant to the collet mechanism. Now it releases like a charm. Use of graphite seems like a minor maintenance issue given the performance of this router.
4354 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 work great
7771 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My dad bought one of these when he first started building in the 1950's. His had a curved claw. I own that very hammer and wanted one of my own with straight claws. I finally found this and had to get it - this 12 oz. design is hard to find. It is perfect for finishing work where finesse is a requirement and has an awesome classic look that still fits in today's busy workplaces. Perfectly balanced, built to last and a nice feel and fit, this is a classic hammer you buy for a lifetime of amazing work and good memories.
8121 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great little hole saw set. works great.
8167 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent dado set at a great prize , offering smooth dado. No need to clean out dado after cut. Blades appear to me well made and solid, when compare to some of the other dado sets I was looking at. Also includes storage case.
7276 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 It works but it is a cheaply made product. I have used it since purchase in 2009 and it is not rugged. In fact rather flimsy and wobbles even on very flat surfaces. Do not pick this one. Look for a better more solid unit.
5103 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good quality, fits nicely and works for me.
7497 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These screws work great with the jig and were very well priced compared to other places. I will buy these again when I run out.
703 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Replacing the bulbs in fancy italian blown glass fixture. It came with ceramic so replacing with ceramic, dunno if that is important or not. Works perfectly and the price is right.
My youngest son just bought a house and is in need of some tools (not mine). He's getting one as a gift.
5736 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Impossible to find a good fit to my Craftsman vac. No relief to back off vacuum pressure which was very helpful for selective vacumming with theCraftsman handle. after three different attempts at adapters I finally cut up a wand. No wands for the tools. Hose is great much better than the hose that came with the Craftsman
8364 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It drives a nail.
6358 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These Pony cabinet claws are absolutely perfect. There is nothing more I can say about them! They made my cabinet install a breeze to be sure, BUT I couldn't help but notice that Menards has the same Pony claws for $59.98. The only difference that I can tell is that these have a "vise" type bolt handle on them, whereas the model 8510 at Menards has a different handle more akin to a bicycle handle, and these are painted orange instead of bare aluminum. Other than that, there is no difference. To be quite honest, there is no need to wrench down on these like a vise. They work just fine hand tightened. These appear to be some sort of updated version? I don't know. I ordered mine from Amazon prior to noticing them at Menards, and immediately felt like a sucker. Do yourself a favor, unless Amazon reduces the price of these, save yourself a few bucks and just go to Menards. Save time and shipping, and walk out of the store $16.84 richer with a great product in hand. Other than that, these Pony claws are the way to go!
4186 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Installed this on a Craftsman 14" bandsaw, Taiwanese made, model 113.248340. Everything fit perfectly. Pleasantly surprised to see the saw guard by the power switch is made from aluminum, and not plastic like the original I took off. The alignment dowel pins the cast iron riser were ever so slightly off at the top - but after I started tightening the large bolt, it instantly lined itself up. I would recommend taking a file to all contact points between the riser and your bandsaws cast iron structure to eliminate burrs and chips, excessive paint, etc.
73 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 love these little lights. they are so worth the money. If you use them much I suggest getting rechargeable batteries (and don't go cheap on batteries either because you'll be mad you ruined your light with corrosion I promise!!! These are my new favorite high quality alkaline here on Amazon : Alkaline Battery, Ultra Power, 60% More Capacity, 10 Years Fresh Guaranteed, Free LED Torch, by Bestten & Premax (No. 1 Alkaline Battery Manufacture in Asia)
748 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As described
Installation of this splitter with a Delta Unifence installed is a real hassle. It is obviously intended to partner-up with the Biesemeyer fence instead, which does not have the round rear guide bar to restrict access to the back of ones' saw. Of course, once the installation block is affixed and aligned, it should not require any attention. The quick-disconnect feature works very well, and the splitter reinstalls in perfect alignment each time.
3366 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great accessory
6695 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good utility clamp. Sometimes hard to release and release lever can pinch painfully when it lets go. Only made that mistake once!
The price was in line of all sources I reviewed.
Sure, I can make one, but for me it's more fun to use my saw to make other stuff, rather than more stuff just to use the table saw. Considering the value of my labor, materials and TIME, obviously I think its worth it (and I am cheap as hell.)
There are three settings - really bright, kinda' bright, and off. The light is a little bluish, which makes white pages stand out really well.
It will be too heavy for the casual board cutter and the great design features will only be apparent to skilled pro's.
1275 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent replacement bulbs at an amazing price. I thought I was buying one bulb and got ten. Now have a lifetime supply! :-)
176 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Clip the bulky part on the outside of your book, and bend the neck into whatever position gives you the best light, and click on the 2-light or 1-light level of brightness and enjoy your read. It's not fragile, and the LED lights will make the batteries last a long time. Far and away the best reading light I've ever owned.
Overall a great little hobby table, but probably not to useful for any real production work.
5907 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These blades work well and were exactly what I needed to cut my laminate flooring. The price was better than the home improvement stores.
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9870 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Do not buy this level. It is not accurate. When the bubble is centered in the horizontal position it is actually not level. I returned the first one I received and got a replacement. The second was just as bad as the first. To make matters even worse, the bubble is small and the lines are far apart so the bubble doesn't touch the lines. That makes it very hard to tell if the bubble is in the center. I placed it on top of a large contractor's level just to be sure, and the bubble was way off center on this one when the contractor's level bubble was centered.
7696 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 High quality product. I'm a chronic DIY guy. This is a great set with a quality case. Love it.
I'm not sure what else you could put into a saw like this. Adjustable stroke, adjustable shoe, quick-change blade, reversible blade, variable speed, comfortable design, and all changes are intuitive and easy.
4507 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Strong bonding glue. I use it by the gallons.
7062 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very useful when replacing a light bulb or fixture on the corner of a tall house!!! Sturdy!!
We have installed most of them in our under counter lights over the last year and they haven't burned out quickly unlikely the ones shipped with our new lights.
5554 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This ended up doing what I wanted but not as slickly as I hoped for. The description didn't give me a complete picture of how this would work. I had hoped it would slip over or into the 4" exhaust on my bandsaw, it didn't. It also is 4" so I cut it down to about 3/4" lenghth and duct taped it to the bandsaw. My 2 1/2" shopvac hose fits perfectly on the other end. I'm happy with this arrangment since it kept the price down for the modification.
2053 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice case for complete set, must have for a router.
Solid purchase.
6937 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 DON'T BE DECEIVED by those other manufacturers who pawn off their pipe wrenches as American made!
5121 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Spendy, but nice...
As a cabinetmaker, I use my Starrett squares for layout work all day, every day. Of all my hand tools, this square has brought me the most unqualified performance and enjoyment of any tool I own. The action is smooth, the gradients on the rule are precise and clear, and the quality is beyond compare. This is typical of all Starrett products. Starrett is not flashy and not given to gimmicky marketing tricks. They just produce top quality tools. Period. Precise measurements and layouts make all the difference in woodworking and machining, and you will get what you pay for. I would recommend any Starrett product.
3225 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love it
5335 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great
2561 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I cannot imagine owning the Dewalt scroll saw without this stand. Heavy duty, simple.
86 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this nightly and it is nice a bright. Very handy!
633 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Got this for a gift and she loved it. Bright LED and very flexible. Has worked without issue now for 6+ months.
Why a small quality table even if you're NOT a contractor?
This table is great for the DIY woodworker. It stores easily (mine living under my radial arm saw until I need it). I keep one my Dewalt DW618PK fixed base installed, and just snap the motor in place when I need to use it.
If you can get the Freud on sale, snatch it up. It won't let you down.
In a recent magazine doing a run off of different manufacturers pocket hole jigs, Kreg took first place in every size jig-first place across the board. Hope this helps.
I've been using Ridgid pipe wrenches for over 35 years and this one is built just as well as my Grandfather's wrench, which I still use!
4483 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought as a birthday gift for my son. He gives it a two thumbs up
I REVIEWED THE JET FITTINGJet JW1013 4-Inch T-Fitting AND THEN FOUND THIS TO BE A BETTER VALUE FOR THE MONEY
6708 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I measured the moisture in various woods (intended purpose), and it appears to register "what I consider to be" good moisture levels. Thanks.
1768 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great for the money, and DIY applications.
This blade is also super for cutting calking or paint along joints when dismantling wood trim that has to be reinstalled. Run it along the calked wallboard or plaster to wood joint and you can pull the trim piece off without tearing the paint or wallpaper on the adjacent wall. I used to use a razor knife for this; I also used to make a lot of slash marks on the walls and trim.
9873 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I could not have done my recent tigerwood deck project without this tool. For much of the decking, I was able to work all by myself. I was just a matter of getting the wrench in the right position on the joist so it would lock in place, leaving my hands free to screw down the board.
Despite that, I haven't found an LED bulb to date that gives me as brilliant and natural a light as halogens.
3389 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Several years ago I retired my corded Makita drywall gun which I had used for years and bought the DeWalt DW272. This gun is fast and reliable! The 'dial-up' depth setting is simplicity itself and never faulters. The gun is light; powerful; well balanced; and rugged. For the average homeowner's drywall needs, this gun is all that he/she needs.
3913 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I purchased this as a first plate jointer to get some experience with how they can be used in my projects. I haven't experienced the issues with noise that several reviewers have noticed. Considering many of these jointers can go for double the money, and that my projects are relatively basic, this seemed to be a good match. I think this is a great unit for beginners or as a backup unit.
3) It's magnetic, so it holds screws. You can point your drill down, and the bit stays on.
9681 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's very plyable even in colder temps. I'm very happy with this hose & I would buy the same air hose again.
No specialist skills needed to operate this machine for a perfect, straight edge.
3383 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works Great! Fast Shipping!
As for the fence, I agree with the great majority, I had to play with it. I was about to buy a new fence but I decided to call the Jet tech support and they gave me some ideas in how to correct my erros. Am I 100% satisfy? I will say I am 1/16" off in my adjustment. I agree with those dissatisfy, Jet needs to come up with a better fence system so the end away from the locking mechanism does not swing.
6364 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Timely delivery, and was as expected.
6243 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 There are a lot of reciprocating saws on the market today; unfortunately some masquerade as a 'Sawzall', but Milwaukee invented the genre decades ago and, quite frankly, nothing is even in the same league as a genuine 'Sawzall'. DeWalt, Makita, Ryobi, Hitachi, Porter Cable all make reciprocating saws; some are professional grade, some say they are and some are just consumer models. When you decide either through using lesser tools or simply want to own the very best, Milwaukee stands head and shoulders above the competition in the reciprocating saw market.
5601 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price, fits right, quick delivery.
4993 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I received a hand me down DW705 with a busted dust collection bag from a friend. After reading all the negative reviews on amazon, I was a bit hesitant to purchase this replacement, but did go ahead nevertheless. First, the bag fits perfectly, is the same size and design than the original one and even has DeWalt written in big yellow letters all over it (not shown on picture). After working with my new old miter saw for a day, I looked into the bag and it was full of saw dust. Maybe half of the dust was not collected, but that still means that half was and for me that is better than having no a bag at all. Let's be clear, the bag simply collects the dust that is "thrown" its way by the saw as it cuts through the wood. If not all the dust is collected, it is because of this a passive collection method and NOT a feature of this specific replacement part. When cutting pressure treated wood, the intake of the bag can occasionally get clogged with the moist sawdust. Overall, I am very happy.
2175 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used these in my Ridgid flashlight since I can not find any locally. They fit perfect and are very bright. Hopefully they last as long as people say they do.
2590 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Brightness is very poor for an 18V light. Beam quality is terrible for a modern flashlight. The reflector can't be focused and isn't o-ring sealed. It is well balanced, stands on it's own with no problem, and is easy to point.
Didn't get a case with it, but don't expect to remove it from the table so won't miss it much. The guide will end up stuffed in one of the bin's in my shop hutch and will probably live out its life there. The finish could have been better, but I don't plan on displaying it, and it doesn't effect its operation. Overall I am pleased with the router and plan to buy another to install in another table, and leave it set up with a 3/4 straight bit for cutting dadoes. For the price and what you get, power/smooth operation/easy adjustment, I don't think you can beat the deal. I think its a perfect table router. Gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because of the "manual".
I like the feel and balance of the hammer but the leather wrapped handle is just not working for me. I plan to continue to use the hammer with the hope that in time the leather wrap will soften and become tacky. I purchased another hammer last week with a rubber handle which I use now more than this hammer.
6058 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A friend of mine gave me this as he had long since upgraded to a bigger and better dust collection system.
I wish it had a third "extra dim" setting.
Wood expands or contracts depending on ambient moisture levels. Mr. Hoadley shows you how to calculate how much your wood will "move" in response to this, but to do so you must first know the initial moisture level in your wood. (The calculations are not complicated, by the way.)
It is just as effective to select the dado blade set, with no shims, for a groove a little undersize. Then make a slight rabbet cut on the inserted board (shelf) to fit the dado, like fitting a tenon to a mortise. Use a piloted rabbet bit in a router to make the fitting cut. Once adjusted to depth, you can repeat the process accurately as many times as the project requires.
3748 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It does as it is intended
3952 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I received the SD206 6" Dado Set and immediatly noted some differences in what was advertised and what was received. The SD206M has 20 teeth (10 on each outside blade) and not the 24 that is advertised. Popular Woodwooker as recently as their April 2001 issue listed the set with 12 teeth as well as on the case the set arrived in. Another point, the blades also have a polished finish as opposed to earlier versions matte black oxide that are often illustrated. Such was the overwhelming body of data I was concerned that perhaps I had received a "knock-off" instead of the real Freud. So...I ended up calling Freud's 800 number and was reassured that the 6" version indeed has less teeth than advertised. Once something is put in print, I guess it's just assumed to be true.
3717 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The base is an absolute necessity for a saw such as my Unisaw. It weights more than 350 pounds and it cannot be moved around the shop without this mobile base.
But, I am happy that I now have a very accurate square. I won't try to return it for a third one. It's too much hassle. I just hope that the one that I am keeping doesn't start to rust where the finish was scratched from the blade.
Well you might not, but I do. I work for a commercial cabinet company and have found this to be an invaluable tool over the last 25 months. I know this already has a lot of reviews, but I wanted to say I have owned it for two years and it is still dead on. I ordered the smaller Denali the other day since I need to measure tight spaces once in a while and it was off by .7 so I sent it back. I will most likely give it another try and I know it is 1/4 - 1/5 the price (depending on the day you log on to Amazon) but I saw no way to adjust it when it was off so very far.
5882 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 JUST WHAT I NEEDED
4758 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works good
5083 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My only regret is that I should have bought two....
Probably not contractor grade (but maybe all cordless nailers are this way)
Just make sure you buy the right screws for the job. :)
5819 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I decided to purchase the Bench Dog to replace my stamped metal router table. Everything fit together well and the table works great. My only concern is with the plastic router mounting plate. There are numerous "pre-drilled" and countersunk holes in the plate for some of the different routers that can be installed. However, I wanted to install a router (Milwaukee 3 1/2 HP) that didn't have the "pre-drilled" holes. So using the supplied template I made my own holes in the plate. Some of the countersinks that I drilled overlapped some of the existing holes. I don't like all the extra unused holes in the router plate because I feel that it weakens it. I guess I would feel better if I could have used some of the existing holes because it is a lot of extra work to make your own. Also, I still need to drill one more hole for the top adjusting T-wrench. It would be nice if you could purchase a plate from Bench Dog with only mounting holes to fit the router you want to install.
I only mention LED bulbs because they now cheap and will use one-tenth of the energy of these. I am looking for good WARM WHITE LED;s to replace these. Until then, these are wonderful.
Make sure these will fit your clamps or they will be as useless for you as they are for me.
4911 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great Product! Still working well
8498 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Evidently in the time since the more critical reviews of this saw were written, the manufacturer has corrected the cosmetic flaws that existed with the earlier models.
220 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great book light. I love it! I've had it for a while now, and use it all the time while working on my laptop computer. It does seem to go through batteries fast, but that is not a deterrent for me. I really don't know how I got along without it! The only thing I would suggest to improve this, is to put some horizontal grooves on the front part of the clip so that it doesn't slip out of your fingers. Other than that, great product! I would highly recommend!
8842 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As expected the combination square arrived perfectly square (unlike the $15.00 one I got at the big box store), with engraved precise scale markings (instead of the stamped and crude markings on the cheapo one).
5391 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Fast shipping good price.
These clamps are an industry standard.
The set comes in a plastic case with very thin plastic spacers to separate the chippers and blades. I don't think these will hold up very well, but it will be easy enough to make substitutes. There's a useful DVD behind the foam in the upper section of the case, along with a chart showing how to combine the blades and chippers for various widths.
5290 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly as described.
In that the protractor is only 6" wide it will only extend marks 3" out from center, with care one could probably extend these marks another three or four inches without too much loss in accuracy. I would like to see Incra offer a 12" and possibly a 18" model using slightly thicker aluminum and the same precision. I do recommend this fine tool.
If you didn't know, there is a place for a spare bulb inside the head of the flashlight, so a 2 pack is the perfect size.
4128 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Fits the saw perfectly.
tool pros, stick to factory original parts like this
4337 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am very happy with this product. I bought it for one particular project that I was working on, and it did the job wonderfully. I may not use it again for a year, but it's a tool that is well-made and is worth having for the times it is needed. Was very reasonably priced, as well.
One thing - DON'T LET IT FREEZE!!! It will last for years if kept cool and dark but it will be toast if it freezes. Don't ask me how I know this.
I am very impressed with the quality of this air hose. This is a great air hose at a great price. I highly recommend this hose.
2605 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 It is just OK but certainly not worth the price. Should have got two for the price and I think Dewalt should increase the price of their saw and include them with the saw.
3347 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great fits my DWS780
2. It isn't really smooth but then it is a high speed vibrating sander so I didn't expect that. I have found that by tilting it slightly forward or backward it will travel in that direction along the piece quite nicely.
Frank(not Pam)
3454 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice compact chop saw, lightweight and portable
6565 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A++++++
Thinking it over, I should have returned this piece of junk as soon as I opened it, but it was already too close to Christmas to take a chance on getting another before then, and I had to finish the projects I was working on (all of which included having to plane end-grain). So it took me many hours to get the sole relatively flat so that I could finish the project I was worried about. Luckily I was able to sharpen the blade successfully (finishing with an 8000 grit stone), and it took a good edge.
7226 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My favorite clamps. No matter what I'm doing I always feel like I need two more clamps (can never have too many right!?) and two more of these two the rescue.
8303 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 So far so good - in all kinds of inclement weathers.
Anyway, the run cap was totally melted down so I took the motor to a local repair technician that spent 2 hours talking to me and diagnosing the motor. He hooked up a new run cap and bench tested it first. Everything sounded fine but a squeal started emitting from inside of the motor. So he pulled the motor apart only to find the inside full of wood dust. The wood entered through the holes in the case where the cap wires pass through. Then HE said "Not good". The windings were discolored. They began to overheat causing more resistance in the windings causing the run cap to overheat causing the cap to catch fire.
6929 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love these stabilizers. They work great on uneven surfaces. No more blocking up the ladder. These are easy to install as well.
Please don't go try a craftsman... UG! I've done that which is why I went top drawer this time. Tools are meant to last a lifetime and this is a proud machine to own. What a beautiful soft start to this powerhouse !
1381 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have not received a bad bulb. I haven't kept track of how long they last but as cheap as they are, I feel like its a great deal. much cheaper that the box stores i use to buy them at and i think they last just as long.
8301 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great visibility so less chance of cutting. Plug lights up to let you know electricity is going through. Great investment for winter or summer outdoor products.
864 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 ok
2599 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I ordered this edge guide to go with my 618. I have used it to route dados, rabbets, through cuts and some straight inlays. It make it so much easier. Take light passed and be sure your work is secured and you have a straight line. It makes setup 10x faster for routing the sliding dovetail shelves I built. Take the guesswork out and line it up by eye, secure it, route. One tip, be sure the fence is on your waste side of your route, if applicable. Any slippage or missteps will be routed away later, Saves headache on those expensive chunks of hardwood. LOVE this guide.
2814 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The saw met my expectations.
1399 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am happy with these lights. They worked in all my landscape lighting and have so far lasted all year. I'm confused as to why these are so inexpensive compared to my regular h depot issued bulbs. These are great.
Would purchase again.
Fuel cartridges are much cheaper at Home Depot.
Pros:
6676 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 EASY CONVENIENT AND STURDY
6390 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used these on several remodel jobs and installed many cabinets. They make for a better job and almost necessary to hang cabinets without a second person.
1991 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have this work horse permanently mounted on my Jessem table. Does a great job on anything I have tried so far. Really do not expect it not to handle anything I will be using it on. Would definitely purchase again.
One improvement are the new adjustable anti slippage pins.
9933 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this to use in making staves for boxes but I have used it for chamfering edges of projects. It is a heavy duty router bit. Made real strong and very large bit. Works flawlessly.
789 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These bulbs are every bit as good as those from Home Depot. No, they are better. Their cost is eighty percent less.
UPDATE 04/15/2006
The top on my case closed off to one side just a bit. By twisting the open top counter-clockwise, I "bent" the metal so that it now closes uniformly.
I could've continued to use the system like that but I had some extra foam weather stripping laying around so I ran that between the seam of the lid and the can to help fill any gaps. That made the fit pretty snug. I don't know if that improved the performance at all, but I felt better knowing that the lid fit more snuggly.
1792 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had one of these sanders before and loved it my hand s never got numb using this tool. Clamping the paper is a little different than others but to me it really doesn't matter
8908 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the second shark saw I have owned. I bought the 1st one about 10 years ago and it still cuts like it was brand new. These tools are excellent for getting into places where electric tools won't get to with greater precision. If you store them carefully you will get years and years of use out of them. They are excellent for trimming door jams for putting in tile or new wood floors just set the tile or wood down and the saw will do the rest. Since these are pull saws they are easy to get started with just 1 or 2 pull strokes. Excellent hand tools for an excellent price.
6428 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Must have for cabinet installation! A well thought out and constructed tool. There is a pivoting drill guide that is placed just right where you need it to pilot for screwing your stile together, once you've drilled, it pivots out of the way so you can install the screw. They even include a pilot bit to fit the drill guide.
6825 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 is what i thought it should be
2804 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This blade works great on my porta cable trim saw. It is the one that comes stock when you buy it and I have tried one with more teeth thinking it would work better but it didn't and had a tendon see to bind up and kick back?
6913 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's a pipe wrench. Don't know what else to say, it's lightweight and sturdy and a good addition to our tool collection.
8665 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like the tough nylon handle because its texture grips your hand compared to the slicker "leather" handle of the same weight. As with any Estwing, the first thing you notice is its craftsmanship and extraordinary balance. The former means it will last for many years of everyday work; the latter makes a difference when you swing it half a day during remodeling jobs or light demolition. Make sure you get this one; I'm happy I did.
The Pana... had excellent reviews and people wrote of them lasting 10 to 15 years. Sounds great, but I'm not aware of many Pana... power tools so finding service or additional parts might be difficult. So I went for the Milwaukee.
With me working by myself about 95% of the time, this has saved me A LOT of time and frustration!
1561 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price
6524 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice insert and was fairly easy to install and use. It works as advertised and recommend it.
2796 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It is heavy duty and his heavier than the average cirlular saw. I just used it cutting pressure treated 6x6 timers and cut through them like butter. The guide is different than I am used to. Your drawn line does not align with with the edge of the slot thus the blade. There is a mark on the guide next to the slot that you center over your line for the blade to cut on the line. May be able to adjust thiss but thats the way it came. Just have to get acustom to it.
8648 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use to get nails out of my scrap wood burn pile. Drag it thru afterwards. Works great!
9514 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
5298 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I couldn't find one of these at any of the "big box stores" so I got it from here, which is better anyway since I probably would have paid more at the store I'm sure. These wheels don't wear down for a long time. I've still got the original in my 500X and that's after sharpening at least 100 bits many times over. In my opinion the grinding wheel is better than the machine itself, at least the 500X (see my review for that if you wish).
8979 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is an excellent dado for the price. You could pick up a better one, but you'll probably pay an extra $75 or more. It creates smooth, flat bottomed dadoes in red oak, pine, and MDF. I haven't tried it on anything else. The set comes with a reasonable set of shims, which allowed me to cut the precise widths that I needed.
Lifetime warranty, Made in the USA
3460 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have used it a little but find it slows me down, so I only use it when I really need the clamp.
4215 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just built a 650 sq ft deck with this bad boy. I already know its great for trim but cutting a 1" X 6" on a 45 degree angle was when i needed a slider. it made probably close to 500 cuts in Ipe lumber which we know is some hard wood. Oddly enough the dust colector worked pretty well also which is not something you see everyday on a slider.
I really like this table. The table looks great, and feels more rigid than some of the ones I looked at in the store. I like the dust collection port on the back as well. I've only used it a few times so far, but it's worked great. The cabinet-style is nice, when not in use I can stash my depth gauge and push sticks inside it. The fence is easily adjustable, and it is easy to make zero-tolerance fences that you can swap out when needed. I did notice that the cabinet seems to reverberate the noise from my router, and it actually sounds louder when inside the table. I am planning on adding some thin pieces of foam to the inside walls to deaden the noise a little bit.
Light lasts a long time on XRP batteries 3-4 hours continuous use
- power adapter does not justify paying twice as much for this book light given the long battery life and the inconvenience of running an electric wire on your bed
The black end fits perfectly on the Fein vac. The grey end is flexible plastic that works with just about everything. It slips right over the outside of a typical 1.25" vacuum hose wand. I use this for dust collection with a wide range of tools. It works better on some Festool tools than the Festool hose does. The Fein step adaptor is useful for some tools:
6572 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The bar clamp is an excellent invention and it's useful in so many different applications. I hadn't used a mini bar clamp until borrowing a cheap one from my neighbor. I used it to hold and glue a small item. The clamp I borrowed (not the Irwin clamp) was cheap, flimsy, unreliable but with some creative effort it worked.
Anyway, I find set-up to be a simple two step process: (1) slip on the collar and the load the desired size mortise bit/chisel, and (2) bolt the auxiliary fence to your table. Too keep everything square, I just clip a 12-inch ruler or straight stick to the back side of the chisel and set the fence at the desired clearance on both ends of the ruler.
2688 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The best light on the market!
1254 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great so far. No complaints.
1905 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have had my PC for almost a year at this point. The soft start, the plunge, the variable speed controls, the on/off switch on the handle and the micro-meter adjustment are all wonderful. The chip deflector will fall off every so often but it is okay as well. My only problem was the space age looking guide that I had to buy extra. It looked as if it would be perfect as it too has a micro-meter adjustment. However, the guide itself would never stay where it was set so the router wandered. Very dissapointed in this and wish PC would fix it. Without question, I would buy another one as the power is great as is the finish.
8626 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I bought 2 of these compressors - one for me and one for my son. Each of our compressors has failed in the identical fashion, his multiple times. I think the basic compressor, i.e. the electric motor and vane compressor, is quite solid, but the control circuit which turns the motor on and off is quite cheesy and prone to failure. It is also *very* expensive to replace.
4218 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Sharp, work fine
571 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought the pink version over the black one to save 5 bucks, but my wife actually prefers the pink! It is perfect for the Kindle, but it works well with hard or soft cover books, magazines, folders, etc! I can sleep undisturbed while my wife reads the Kindle, a book, or works a sudoku puzzle late into the night!
3309 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Maybe it doesn't take an hour to clean up the sawdust, but I wonder why a lot of people mount it on a "portable station" (maybe to wheel it outside??)This is a well made Compound Slide Miter Saw with one simple problem. Absolutely no thought was put into dust collection (If you were going to permanently mount it in a Workshop!!). The dust bag is absolutely worthless. So if your a contractor that will be using this saw in the great outdoors this is definitely the saw for you (or have it mounted on a Portable stand!!). Sure saws make sawdust (genius!!) but I never owned a miter saw that was this poor in collecting dust.. It was as if the Bosch Engineers where done with the design, and said, "We have made the Best Slide Miter saw in the World", then one said "Ah-Oh we forgot to incorporate Dust Collection", and the other said, "Ah just hang a bag on it"!!. Bottom line, if you can create a saw that has this many innovations, and is as accurate as this, why can't you at least have it set up to connect to a shop vac??
9487 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this to shape raw wood into bowls and trays. I have been happy with the results, the cut is fast and reasonably smooth. Use a light touch, as this removes a lot of material in a hurry. (As always, with noisy power tools, eye and ear protection is a must.) The teeth are easy to sharpen with ordinary chainsaw sharpening tools. For a finer finish, I am going to next try one of the sanding wheels. You'll want to figure out a system to fasten the wood being carved to a fixed point. You want two hands on the tool for control and safety, and unless you are carving a tree trunk, the wood can get tossed around. I like to use my Black and Decker workmate, which I can take outside and let the chips fall where they may. It's hard to devise a good chip collection system for this tool as you are moving around quite a bit and the chips shoot out in all directions.
9235 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This battery seems to fit "snugger" than the original battery. The original seemed to drop-out if it was "seated" exactly. Good quality product...great price for a replacement for my tool.
1) The box becomes an echo chamber for your router. Routers are loud to begin with, this thing is like having a router inside of a bass drum. the entire box vibrates and basically amplifies the sound.
2498 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Growing up, I can recall my Dad using a circular saw for everything. After I purchased a home of my own, and being a bit of a DIY'r, I invested in a miter saw, table saw and Ryobi cordless circular saw, none of which I came to find were very good for cutting thick (4x4) or wet treated lumber, especially the Ryobi cordless saw which severly lacked power. I received a Milwaukee 6390-21 circular saw as a gift. I fell in love with it the first time I used it. While I consider it a 'beast' due to its power and ability to slice through lumber like a hot knife through butter, I was surpised at how accurate and precise the cuts were. Being a right handed saw, I was concerned about visability, but it's not an issue because you can clearly see the blade from both sides of the saw. The saw has a number of adjustments, all of which can be made quickly and easily, without tools. I agree with other reviewers that the included blade isn't of high quality, so you'll most likely want to purchase a better one. The hard case is larger than it needs to be, and is impossible to close if the saw isn't properly seated. The case could also benefit from a place to store accessories, such as a rip guide (not included with the saw). Overall, I'm extremely pleased with this saw and highly recommend it. As a result, I'm looking at other Milwaukee tools. In fact, I just purchased a Milwaukee 2457-21 power ratchet wrench kit which I am anxious to use.
821 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I ordered these using the data printed on the light cover. The pins are a bit too wide for the fixture. I can get them into the holes, but the bulbs don't light. Filament appears intact. Just checked the continuity through the bulb and it checks out. Checked the bulbs in a second fixture, and they also don't light in that fixture.
2809 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very happy with this drill. The movable handle sometimes will work loose but otherwise this is a great product.
2003 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great set of Porter Cable Guide Bushings. They meet my expectations and they fit my DeWalt 2 1/4 hp router bases perfectly. They arrived on time and in excellent condition.
9921 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great on my miter saw! It's a Freud...what can I say! :-)
With table and radial arm saws, there is a loud noise [thud, twang, clunk, etc.], THEN you check to see if any body parts, especially extremities, are missing. Now I can't speak for ALL woodworkers, but my fingers, eyes, arms, major arteries, etc, are worth more than a mere $40usd and the few minutes it takes to install these. One common example when using a table saw, your blade comes to a hidden knot then. . . thud, twang, clunk, or a chorus of all three!! Board Buddies help to keep the board on the table where it belongs rather than sliding off the table at high speed and directly at YOU.
5210 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good quality. Packaged well to avoid transit damage. it fits my 30-year old Fein Sander with the use of an adapter. Would recommend it to others.
5640 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is OEM. It's nice to have this wheel for big bits to compliment the 180 grit that comes with the Drill Doctor.
2890 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Added this to my Dewalt inventory when replacing the 14.7V batteries. Great addition to my useful tools, here in hurricane country.
4472 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Had to alter the length to fit my saw, according to the application it was supposed to fit but other than that it's a nice fence
7643 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was using an Estwing Cats paw for a while but the steel it was made of was very soft. So i picked up one of these to see how it would do..it is leaps and bounds better than i expected. The steel is extremely hard so it can dig into the shaft of a nail and pull it right out. If i tried to do the same thing with the Estwing the nail would have dented the claw. Im extremely happy that i purchased this tool and would recommend it to anyone.
577 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have owned at least 8 book lights over the years. Some last for a year or so and others fail miserably in a couple of weeks.
4665 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This blade is sweet. I have been using Freud blades for years and they seem to just get better. Oh it's not an expensive blade as some blades go. I won't mention anyone manufacturer in particular other than to say you can own two (2) of these for the price of one in some instances. It actually may be to sharp, as the cut leaves almost a mirror shine to it. If trim is your game this should fit the bill nicely. If you are not a trim guy I can only say this to you, a sharp blade makes less work and a much nicer job. Amazon seems to be the most reasonable for pricing and occasionally the prices are dramatically reduced. Some may prefer the $150.00 or $200.00 blades but two of these can be had for less money and you will always have a SHARP blade. I have a Bosch slider and this blade with the 5 degree negative hook angle on that saw is a perfect match, the negative hook angle is the secret to clean cuts and the saw not wanting to climb. You should not be disappointed with this purchase especially if you own a slider!
99 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome light. We have been using it for 6 months. We have dropped it a few times and no issues, very bright.
5469 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Nice
160 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great for the music stand and the knitting machine user!
9165 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good Battery seems to be working fine. Came right away.
7267 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Super easy to install and use on a 3/4 in black pipe
3766 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I bought one of these for my father, a retired electrician who occasionally still takes jobs. At first, he loved this little drill. The only shortcomings he noticed in the beginning were the lack of a keyless chuck and the fact that the paddle-switch could be dangerous if you weren't paying close attention to what you were doing. In the end though, what became this drills downfall was the cheap construction inside the housing. After only a few jobs, a plastic component around the motor cracked, allowing the teeth to slip under strain. A DeWalt service shop charged... to fix this problem. The second hole it drilled after that caused the gears to give out. It was a great idea, but DeWalt needs to send this one back to the design board for more work... I wish now that I had spent the extra money on the bigger DeWalt right angle drill.
8272 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The marking holes and slots on this protractor are great. I have used protractors before but had to always eyeball the markings with various degrees of accuracy. This protractor takes away that error. A bonus is that a .5mm mechanical pencil came in the package too. It is just the right diameter to fit in all of the holes and slots.
5234 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 For these large diameter saw blades this dampener keeps your blade true and stiff.
better - brighter and covers more space. No problem attaching to the books being read. I can read in bed without
3730 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I bought this blade to upgrade the standard blade that came with my 7 1/2" miter saw that I bought to carry around to smaller jobs. BIG mistake.
All of the top colored layer had to be removed for wood to glide smoothly across it.
3244 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the standard by which every other power tool ought to be judged, not just saws. I worked (OK, DIY) with a sidewinder for years, but I should have just paid the extra money and gotten the Skil 77. I expect that mine will be used by my grandson. If you are undertaking any major projects involving sawing a lot of 2-by-whatever lumber, or thicker plywood, like a room addition or deck, this is a highly recommended purchase. As a DIYer, if you get out the saw over, say, 15 times a year, you will probably get your money's worth out of the saw. If you only use a saw a few times a year, it's probably more than you need. For a DIYer, you should be aware that this unit weighs more than the less expensive consumer saws you may have used before, and some practice with scrap is advisable. And check and keep the oil level up - that's the only real care needed for what is otherwise almost indestructible.
9986 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work great when hubby needs to use in his workshop
9700 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This fits perfectly and works great... what else is there to say? It is a simple product that does what it is supposed to do. Solid connection with no air leaks.
5151 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I consider this a "must have" for any shop. It lets you sweep the floor without needing a dust pan to pick up the dirt. Between this, and a 4" to 2-1/2" adapter so I can connect the hose from my shop vac to the dust collector, I manage to keep my workshop almost clean. Now if only the dust collector had a port in my kitchen... (High capacity central vacuum anyone?)
2441 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this when I bought my Dewalt router. When I have used it this was the perfect tool.
Cons:
- power supply not provided but, given the long battery life I never felt that I missed one
4811 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great quality and fits my older Unisaw perfectly. These are easy to make but this price makes it attractive to just buy one instead.
6489 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just what I wanted
Overall verdict: If you were looking for a real "high accuracy" edge guide with dead-nuts 1/64 precision right out of the box - this ain't it. If you mess around with it, you can probably work out the calibration for the fine adjustment down to 1/32 or so. And if you are careful, plan your work and allow for test cuts to verify each change in settings - it can give you fairly accurate, straight cuts.
5537 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I actually have a couple of these. The do a good job of reducing hose size well maintaining good air flow. I use it to hook my bench top band saw and table saw to my dust collector. I also use one to connect my contractor saw to my shop vac when I have to move it away from the dust collector. I have a small shop in the basement and a larger one in the garage, and sometimes tools end up being used in the other shop, or outside. So I need to be able to change between 2-1/2" and 4" dust collection.
6839 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great
1886 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I like to use a plate jointer for my cabinet work. These plates work well and the containers seals tightly so they are ready to use on the next project.
This sander is powerful. I sanded three layers of old paint off a door in about 1/2 hr. The body is constructed of metal, giving it a nice solid feel. When sanding, you can simply glide the sander back and forth, without having to push down at all. Porter-Cable came up with a design that gives you a lot of power, but at the same time control over that power. This is what a belt sander SHOULD be like.
8076 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought these after reading the glowing reviews and I have to agree they are very sturdy, light weight, and fold up into a very small space. (I hang them on the wall using a ladder hanger hook, and they're very easy to lift up to the hook.) The "manufacturer's description", however, is incorrect. First, the horses themselves have 500 lbs. molded into them as the weight limit, not 600 lbs. (1200/pair). Second, there are no rubber feet on the 10008 model. I would like to have had the feet for my slick epoxy garage floor, but the feet are really just a continuation of the plastic legs, extruded a bit beyond the leg to form two round feet, inside of which the metal leg reinforcing rods are inserted. The manufacturer was nice enough to send me some rubber strips that probably go with another model, but looking at the feet of the 10008's, there's no way you could put the strips down there. Even without the rubber feet, though, the sawhorses don't slide around super easily like I feared they might on the epoxy floor. Despite the inaccuracies of the product description this is still overall a great product!
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I will also include my stock comment about batteries: All batteries, including button style, are so affordable now with Amazon as not to be a factor in the vast majority of battery powered gadgets. When you can get five Sony button batteries on Amazon prime for $3.18 total, cost is no longer an issue, IMHO.
In the end, after significant modifications, the fence is square, true, calibrated, functional and locks to the rail, so I'm not going to return it because it would likely be too much bother for too little gain.
So I'm going to have to replace the batteries. Big Deal! In fact, I'm of the opinion that that's the only way to go with these devices. If my opinion changes, I'll update my review.
4593 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Always use this glue for woodworking projects in my shop. It seems better than any other brand on the market.
8158 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Very well built protractor. My daughter uses it all the time and its practically indestructible.
7717 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great
2802 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This tough light is very bright and well made. It really stands up to rough service and remains dependable. I bought one and within 6 months I bought 3 more.
Is excellent in doing the job it was designed to do. This litter router has the power to do the job it was intended to do. Don't try to make it do jobs that it wasen't designed to do. If you need to do fine work get the 310, if you need a laminate router get this one.
7180 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I planned to install hardwood floor in my 4 bedrooms. I was new to installing floors. My friends recommended to install the floor using Floating method. I did that and it worked but I did not like the feeling of the floor. It was a floating feeling. So, I decided to spend some money and do it right. I purchased a Makita air compressor (Hot Dog), Bostitch N62FNK-2 Finish nailer and a MIIIFS Floor stapler from Amazon.com. Air compressor and Nailer, stapler work great together. I installed one room, no jams and it works like a charm. Compressor keeps up with the demand. I used 3/8" Rubber hose with the compressor. Stapler came in a beatup box. I was concerned about it but when I used the stapler it worked fine from the word go. To install first 2 rows,I used the finish nailer to face nail the planks and then used the stapler. I love the feeling of a solid floor instead of floating it. Every body in the family loves the new floor. Great tools. Highly recommended.
My DeWalt 705 still rocks though!
8694 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly the blade we were looking for. Prefer the Dewalt brandname ones to others in general for this saw.
6436 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Installed my own wall and base cabinets. Could have done it but these clamps made it easier and really helped give me a professional look to the install. Great product.
My saw came out of the box ready to go - I checked the blade alighnment before first using it and it was perfect. There was very little lateral play in my blade - it was tight and true.
The picture shown on the Amazon page is not the correct bulb so I took a photo of one of my backup sets of bulbs and posted it. This is a good product and it is bright and rugged. I recommend them to you.
9347 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 quick to connect
8653 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you own a farm, garage, involved in construction, this POWERFUL magnet is a must! Will save you a few flat tires. Excellent price.
6046 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have several types of spring clamps and this 58300 takes the win in all categories
This light is adequate for reading a paperback book but it's no replacement for a desktop light. My 7W LED desktop light is far superior to this light. I bought this for the much smaller footprint but it's going back to Amazon.
8667 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These see awesome. I'm far from a professional but these make me feel like one.
5687 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Fein 63502118016 2-1/2-Inch Segmented Carbide Grout Removal Blade IS GOOD FOR WHAT IT DOES BUT IS VERY PRICEY FOR WHAT IT IS. MOST OF THE FEIN ACCESSORIES COST TOO MUCH.
6208 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like it, received as Xmas present three years ago. Fits the top of all my 5gal plastic buckets. Ports fit all my misc collection of 2-1/2inch hoses and adaptors. Eliminates the heavy clean-up mess from my saw. Much easier to dump and clean than my wet-dry vac. Vac filters and dust bags last longer. A great start towards a more complete dust collection system.
1176 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are nice quality bulbs and they will last about 30 days when left on 24/7. They also have a lens cover on the end, while the last ones I ordered were open on the end and of lesser quality.
I'm very impressed with the build quality of this light. It works as well now as when new. I truly love proven durability. Batteries last a long time because LED's use so little power. I really haven't used the optional plug-in power adapter because portability is key. The goose neck is still sturdy and the switch still works. The rubberized grip pads have stayed unpetrified and spring tension is still good.
Don't get me wrong, i'll use a router and jig for many dado operations. It is hard to beat the easy set up and perfectly smooth dado bottom. However, there are situations where a dado set is ideal (long dados, tenons, unusual width dados, etc.). This makes the additional set up worth it.
As far as corded drills,Milwaukee rules.
Cost:
9920 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent blade! Kerf thickness is just right to get a glass smooth crosscut in hardwoods and not put excessive load on the saw motor. I purchased this as a back up blade for when my Forrest chopmaster is out being sharpened. I have to say this blade is EVERY bit as good as the Foreset and about $60.00 less. I have made it through two cabinet jobs so far, 23 cabinets made of hard maple on one job and 34 cabinets made of red oak on the other and this blade is still cutting like new. Whether you are a professional like me or a weekend warrior looking for a cut above, I would highly recommend this blade!
1356 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These bulbs are about 1000% percent more expensive at my local hardware store. For the price, I don't care if they don't last quite as long as a store brand bulb. The savings is worth it. I'd buy these again (thought I won't have to for years and years considering I only have 3 accent lights that use them).
1287 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work very well and cost 70% less than the ones from Home Depot.
1825 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I finally bought this for my PC routers, and it works well. The fine adjustment is great, and the unit adds control to the router. The Milwaukee 5615/16 routers have a base that accepts PC accessories, and this guide fits them also.
Usability- B
3504 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Returned as purchased accidently. Wanted the upgraded 37C. Much longer lifespan and durability.
9885 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 these are good
8249 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent hammer.
The book light requires 3 AAA batteries to operate. My book light provides 15-20 hours of light before the light STARTS to be noticeably dimmer. The book light can provide about 35 - 40 hours of usable light before I have to replace the batteries (I use 1000 mAH AAA rechargeable batteries).
5630 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this reducer based on the dimensions listed by other reviews. I used the reducer to go from my craftsman table saw to my shop vac hose. I had to heat the reducer so I could get a good snug fit over the dust outlet on the table saw. It works perfect for my application.
1411 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These lightbulbs are extremely cheap. You can literally get 10 for the price of one at the store and they all work really well!
9280 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I really prefer the rubber hoses compared to the plastic ones. The plastic ones are hard to roll up when it's cold or even cool. The rubber ones get dirty easily but if you take care of them and wipe them off when they get grease or dirt they will last forever and stay in good shape.
6035 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Super pretty.
But if you are careful, this glue pays off.
8779 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fantastic!
Highly recommend.
707 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Note this is a pack of 10. Somehow I missed that fact and ordered two. On the bright side I have 18 extra bulbs.
7038 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this product to do some roof repairs. It fit my ladder, also a Werner, perfectly and easily. In my younger days I had a pair of the old steel finger biters but had long ago given them away. These are a great replacement. They do take up more space for storing but that is a small price to pay for the overall quality and stability. I opted for the larger units so as to accommodate an aluminum walking plank. I haven't used them for under the ladder as yet but am sure they will work fine for that position as well. I would recommend even for the weekend warrior!!
7028 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love that these are made right here in the USA and yet are a good price. Of course the quality is top notch.
My advice is to pick up several of these; one for your regular blade, and two or three for your most popular dado settings.
3097 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No issues, worked as expected
4762 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Item worked awesomely on cutting through oak flooring to install HVAC registers. Cut through hardened nails and everything. Buy with confidence.
5647 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works nice
The only downside is the weight (which is really not bad when compared to other compressors) and some parts such as the regulator is cheaply made.
5188 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 These blast gates crack easily, and are a constant frustration. I was able to find aluminum ones for the same money, so I bought those and plan to replace all the plastic ones. Aluminum gates are much more durable.
5300 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Be aware that the description of this item is incorrect, with the exception of the manufacturer's description line. This part is for the older "classic" series of Drill Doctors, NOT for the newer version that Amazon now sells. Only the models without the trailing X in the model number can use this. All of the lines above that say it is for ...500X, 750X are incorrect. It is the wrong diameter, as the newer wheels are smaller.
4951 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have owned this biscuit joiner for years now, it has never given me any problems. It also is the easiest to operate of the different brands I have tried. I would recommend it.
8867 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Beautiful to behold, beautiful to hold, dead square, and American-made, too. What else do you need to know?
The rings are a bear to get out and don't leave you with a lot of flexibility for the size of hole you may need.
1288 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 AAAAA+++++Good Job
On the first call, they told me to put the whole thing into one box and send it in a single shipment. I reminded them that it was unlikely that UPS would pick up a box that weighed in excess of 200 pounds. So they said that they would have UPS pick it up at my office. Except that they didn't tell UPS to do so. Call #3 got them to actually tell UPS to pick it up. At the wrong address, and only one box. Call #4 got cut off after waiting for 15 minutes to get transferred to a supervisor. Finally, on call #5, I talked to a very delightful lady who seemed to understand what needed to be done. We'll see -- they are supposed to pick it up tomorrow.
5494 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I managed to burn up my Dewalt router while making some raised panels and needed a router in order to finish the project so I started looking for something that: a) I could afford and b) that would be heavy enough to swing that panel raising bit. The only router that satisfied both requirements was this one. I was a bit hesitant to buy one that was so much cheaper than any other name-brand router in its class but did it anyway. The router came in and I was quite pleased with it even though it does not have the bells and whistles that the Dewalt had. It runs fine, is easy to adjust in the router table (thanks to the extension handle) and most importantly, it is still running!
2787 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 dewalt hand held light, this is a basic light that does what is needed, nothing more nothing less, get it for a good price here, better than in the real world stores.
The clip is very strong and is flat on one side, so you can even use it as a stand on a flat surface. No matter how much I twist the light's neck, it never seems to affect the light.
2573 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Graduations on fence are just stamped into the sheet metal - not what I'd call "highly accurate". Appears to be about 1/16 per graduation - but it's so coarse, I wouldn't trust it. Plan on making test cuts to verify your settings.
3621 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Let me make this short: this is all the miter saw 95% of us need. You can buy bigger, fancier more powerful saws with advanced features but this is all you really need unless you're a full time Pro who does trim and molding etc. all day long.
8290 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have this dado blades set for over a year now. Used it on 3/4 inch plywood, walnut, oak and pine. All dados came out bottom flat with no tear outs. I would say that this set paid for itself after few days. Another great product from Freud.
Makes cutting small to medium sizecrown moldings accurately possable.
5518 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It pretty much cuts any bit, including Carbide.
Good value too, for it is and what it can do.
9991 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I don't generally write reviews, but I also don't usually have my expectations so vastly exceeded. I have a decent compound miter saw that I use frequently for diy projects. I have always been pleased with the performance with the included blade (also 60 tpi) but I wanted something with a thinner kerf.
3322 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked great
This drill will handle anything you throw at it, but I greatly dislike the chuck. You can not get it as tight as a normal keyed chuck and some of the materials I drill though cause the bit to slip. It is especially prevalent with the small sized bits.
4901 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I read the instruction, looked it over and made a few test cuts with it. It was easy to understand and easy to use especially for 3/4 inch material. I have been looking at biscuit joiners for about a year and this is the one that has the best value with most functionality and quality.
Two big thumbs up!
7145 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works like a charm but takes a little getting used to. I made my first set of raised panel doors and they look amazing
6674 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Super useful for many things around the house and quick/easy to use
6434 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 as described, arrived on time. Would buy again.
This replaces an identical blade that was destroyed when my carelessness caused a Saw Stop brake to engage.
The Freud continues to work OK--I have become used to the motor noise, which sounds like a handful of ball bearings rattling around in a coffee can. The dust collection system is its worst failing--the chintzy plastic manifold doesn't make a good seal and dust blows out the joint into your face. And when you have to remove the manifold to get the tool into a corner, you find access to the screw is blocked by the biscuit size selection dial. Oh, and dust goes right through the bag too, again right in your face if you're bending over to see what you're doing.
999 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Bulbs burn out within weeks of limited use. After a few weeks of 4 hours a night use, several of the bulbs had burned out.
5573 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good price and product.
4175 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great dado set - very high quality, flat-bottom dados. It does not fit the Jet Xacta Saw Deluxe tablesaw, however. While the tablesaw's dust shroud does have a semi-circular cutout, it is not big enough to accommodate the dado set's dial. If possible, you should check for fit on any saw with such a shroud before buying.
9874 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This thing is great!!! Use it to push or in two seconds reverse and pull the boards in place. Life saver for tiger wood decking.
The paint did come off right away, not a big deal since the saw itself has the size engraved under the paint.
2212 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had some tools stolen and had to buy a new flashlight. This one turned out to be a good choice. You can hang it, twist it around to get into hard to reach places, just what I needed.
Bottom Line: I initially rated this saw as 2 Stars. I've updated that to 4 Stars. Haven't heard back from DeWalt. Another issue like this and I'll be a former DeWalt customer and fan.
AD2
637 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Lost a star because the provided battery lasted less the 2 hours. Replacement battery(s) are still working. Light is plenty bright to read by. Takes two batteries.
8040 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These clamps have been around for ever. Any good woodworking shop has a pile of them. Get them in pairs at a minimum and get a variety of sizes you won't be sorry. They'll last your lifetime and longer.
I cut a template or jig out of 1/2-inch cabinet plywood to fit around the end of the Paslode battery allowing a small notch at each terminal just large enough to slip the wires into and stay tight against the terminals. This works great.
I am, on the other hand, a DIY'er and I love spending time out in my own workshop. What I've found is that my air compressor is probably my most used tool - and I actually have a couple of them. The problem is that most air compressors either don't come with a hose at all, or they come with a crummy plastic hose that won't straighten out right.
5634 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A little plastic adapter that does what it should. Buy it if you need it. Be aware the measurements are the outside diameter of the adapter, so you can't slip a 2-1/2 or 4" OD fitting onto it.
5874 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ok
If you have a square that has a handle that was riveted, welded, or glued on, chances are it is off. The single stamped pieces of metal are usually accurate.
4054 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 blade works as designed and certainly a must for the blade selection for fein multimaster, great for fine cut shipped fast
6453 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Any woodworking shop needs lots of clamps of different types. These handscrews are particularly useful for clamping two or more pieces of wood together across their thickness rather than their width. Of course other types of clamps will do that too - some will be cheaper and faster -but none will work better.
5135 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are the best blades I have ever bought for my workshop. Every one has been perfect right out of the box. You will never regret buying Forrest products.
3298 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 work great for my molding projects!
-Quite compared to other compressors
7090 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Honestly, I didn't want to buy a pipe wrench, because other than putting in new faucets, I leave the plumbing in my home to the pros. However, the pneumatic cylinder of my office chair recently broke and I was sent a replacement by the manufacturer. I was told to use a pipe wrench to remove the old cylinder. I rolled my eyes and thought to myself, "I'll just use whatever wrench I have in my toolbox and I'll be all set." Well, after wasting about 25 minutes trying to work the cylinder off, I finally gave up and decided to buy a new chair. I'd already put the new chair in my Amazon shopping cart when I decided to take a quick look at the pipe wrenches. After doing some research, I came to the conclusion that the Ridgid was the way to go. I don't buy a lot of tools, but when I do, I like to buy high quality ones, even if I think I'll only need to use it once. So, I decided to spend the few bucks on the Ridgid pipe wrench rather than the nearly $200 for the new office chair I'd selected.
The depth-adjustment is done with a KNOB on the front of the saw. That's easier, more precise and more secure than typical levers we find on the side of most circ-saws. Levers are faster. This knob is better.
7291 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works exactly as it should and still have not had one break out yet
8707 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 You can buy [less expensive] versions of this clamp...
229 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent for the music stand. Uses AAA batteries, rather than the expensive button batteries. Has 2 lighting levels.
The unit is designed for several brands of drill presses, but fit my Ryobi Drill press perfectly.
2348 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works well.
If the rods and spreads are compatible with your base, I recommend this fence for you.
6248 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Came on time and jus what I wanted.
8389 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Tool was shipped quickly and as advertised
723 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 $10 for 10 bulbs, compared to HD, $5 for ONE bulb? No brainer. Perfect replacement for my undercounter lights.
8959 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 First off I bought this for some cross cut 1"x1" notches in soft wood, I have seen better cuts performed with a chain saw. Probably one of the worst preforming dado sets I have used. Including the 6" $20 cheapo set I have. Part of the problem may be the rake angle of the teeth, little or none, this might have been fine for some other application but not mine. It may not be obvious from the description but this set is of an odd design, the chipper teeth are very wide and then to achieve your desired width you almost always use the spacers. This seems to me like a way of saving money since they only have to have 3 chippers this way, if this blade made good cuts it would be a minor annoyance just because it is different from a normal dado were you just stack the appropriate chippers instead of having to mess with shims every time.
1583 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A similar replacement bulb for my microwave light was nearly $10 at the hardware store, where this deal gave me 10 bulbs for about $2 more. Shipping was super fast and I had the bulbs within 48 hrs of placing my order. No complaints at all, just one happy customer!
8194 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I just received this jig to replace a number of doors for a client and have yet to use it, but wanted to pass on some rather important info to anyone trying to decide between this one and the bosch unit. I was originally vacillating between them but ended up buying this one merely because my old boss had one years ago, and based on reviews, it sounded less problematic. I plan to do some tall doors eventually, so I was a little concerned that the fourth-hinge kit is listed as no longer being available but figured that I'd work it out somehow. What I wanted to pass on to prospective buyers is that the basic kit I just received included the fourth hinge template and rail to accomodate doors up to 8-feet tall. It also included the corner chisel gizmo for square-cornered hinges. These extras make it a heck of a deal. Now all I have to do is use it within the next week to gauge its functionality, and I'll get back to you. I'm expecting good results but will update it then.
8144 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works nice. There is a little bit of a learning curve. I did not realize there were spacers on both sides of the blade carrier. I find the blades to be sharp and work well. There is a little difference between cuts at times. I do not know if that is a blade issue or a saw issue. I am using a jobsite saw for precision cuts. I am happy I went with this set of blade. Thanks.
Once you become familiar with the adjustments, it is pretty easy to make miter joints and frame joints..
5154 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Needed one and it fits just fine.
2337 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I feel like I am scrolling with the Cadillac of Scroll Saws. The packaging was perfect and the set up was very simple. I have used it many hours already and am very happy with this saw.
Saw in another review where another user had this same problem with another Freud blade. This is only the second Freud I've purchased. I bought one for my 10" Radial Arm Saw thinking it might make it safer to rip with with the anti-kickback feature. WRONG ! ! ! The kickback I got with this blade dang near destroyed my guards and probably would have killed me if the guards hadn't been up to snuff.
1948 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 the cadillac of big routers
6629 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent
Some woodworkers know that BLACK PIPE can stain wood. One solution is to wrap the pipe in blue tape. The advantage of this method is that glue squeeze-out is easy to clean up. You can still use the cheaper black pipe, but you have to use more tape for glue-ups.
Very smooth cuts and no climbing the wood being cut by my ancient Craftsman radial arm saw. Rather quiet, and thin kerf gives smooth running and almost no motor slowdown under load.
7282 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great tool
All the lock down knobs seem to introduce a bit of flex when you crank them down - yet another negative impact on accuracy. You could "dial out" that inaccuracy if the fine adjustment were better engineered.
6204 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I generally agree with the other reviewers here about the quality of this vise. It is extremely well made and heavy duty, as well as reasonably priced. The 9 1/2" mount pattern surprised me too. I was lucky and just *barely* had enough room. Amazon should update the description to include the required dimensions for stuff like this. Otherwise installation was very easy.
2456 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome addition to router arsenal. Fits my Makita also. Very happy with purchase. Well made, easy to set up and adjust.
If you're looking for a medium weight hammer that can handle most residential jobs and that will last as long as you do, this is not a bad choice.
3610 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's basic but built solidly and powerful enough to inspire more confidence than I've had in any other saw. I've had 10" Hitachi, Dewalt and Ryobi compound miter saws in the past. All of my past saws have worked well and have had a number of features that seemed to lend to as many problems as they resolved. The Ryobi was surprisingly durable given the price. The Dewalt was comparable to the Makita but it seemed more cumbersome and I don't feel that -given the build quality- it was as good of a value as the Makita. This saw just feels right.
I hope Freud doesn't see this, or they might raise the price!
I'll probably ultimately round out my drills with a cordless hammer drill for rehabbing work but this and my subcompact are all I need for now.
So what to do? When I am using the top handle saw with a single hand, I modify my grip by grabbing it around the body, instead of using the top handle. By doing it that way, you get more of the barrel grip control, even though the rear part of the top handle gets in the way.
My original one was ever so slightly bent at the blade. It caused the wood to move slightly after the cut started and then catch the blade. If you've ever had a blade catch, its scary! Especially if it sends the piece flying. Since the original was cheap cast pot metal it couldn't be bent back.
8603 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had one 'go missing' during one of my son's projects and got replacements. Still made as well as the original pair I bought 15 years ago and expected to have forever. These have a good balance and feel in use and being all steel will not break. Never had much wear on the rubber handles, either. These to not transmit the rebound and shock into my hands.
FAR FAR cheaper than the other back light kits sold specifically for TV's and this achieves the same results.
Battery life on these flashlights is about 3 hours of continuous use and I have changed the bulbs only about 3 times on each light. The light is bright enough to light up the dogs pretty well about 60 to 75 feet away - depending on the battery charge state. When we lose power I set up a couple of the lights in the house and point them at the ceiling to light up the rooms. MUCH safer than candles...
5824 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good blades.
9210 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works like a New one
3088 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I prefer reverse tooth or fine blades when I don't want splinters. That way I can keep a close eye on the cut which is harder with these. If you are using a straight edge I suppose they would be more useful. For a truly clean cut I make a rough cut about 1/8" larger and then use a router and a straight edge for the final clean up. I would spend my money on good blades rather than these.
1992 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought the Porter-Cable 7518 for use in a custom router table that I had built, equipped with an INCRA Mast-R-Lift-II Router Liftand an iGaging DigiMAG 6" Magnetic Remote Digital Readout. I wanted a powerful, precise motor capable of driving both large diameter panel raising bits and very small precision bits.
Preventing saw dust from flying in the air is reduced but not eliminated. The dust riding around in the pocket of the teeth, gets flung in the air all the same.
2847 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used this many times and wouldn't give it up! Very bright, provided you have enough batteries you will ALWAYS have light. Nothing is more frustrating than a low and/or dead batteries. It is a light weight plastic so not sure on the durability but it works as intended!!
1355 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 bought 10 of these at a time due to it being cheaper than buying just one. Replaced a bulb in my over the range microwave and put the other 9 up for furture use if needed. item was exactly as descibed.
4688 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am using this on my sliding miter saw and am very happy. I recently made a solid walnut dining table and use my miter saw constantly for the project. This blade cut through solid walnut with ease, no burning, and little to now tearout. The think kerf is also nice to conserve expensive wood. I haven't noticed any wabble and it seems to be very very accurate. I would definately recommend this blade.
4765 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Key challenge for a hand held jig saw maker is to provide a tool that holds a stiff blade perfectly straight so that the cut is straight and true and the blade is not moved off line by the material. The Bosch design combined with the very stiff material used in the blade is the answer. Love this saw.
9830 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My boss keeps buying cheap hose fittings for the shop and after a couple of weeks they start leaking and after a couple of months they fail outright - only to be replaced with another cheapie.
3916 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Finally I own a D-Handle router and never looking back.
9484 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This cutter is a blast to use. Just remember to be safe.
6256 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Typical Bessey quality. Excellent product.
4511 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I never paid so much for a saw blade before but I'm glad I did this time. Cuts very smoothly without chipping. Has the negative hook angle recommended for radial arm saws. Doesn't try to walk up the material at all so far. Makes me feel safer using the radial arm saw.
9488 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome product
Another great reason to have one of these; how many times have you accidentally sucked up an important piece of hardware and spent hours sifting through a dust bag trying to find it? Metal parts will drop to the bottom of the barrel where they are easily found. This also saves the impeller blades of your dust collector from damaging impacts. I always empty it before sweeping the floor, just in case I encounter a stray chunk I want to recover.
3217 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 product was as described, arrived on time. Would buy again and from same vendor.
2506 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 must have
5023 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Arrived on time, although this was touted to be "universal" and I assumed it would fit my Delta saw. It does not, but with some plastic pipe got it to connect. Price was good and it does work.
Book lights never seem to last long, but this one sets a record for shortest period of time not working. Fulcrum makes a better reading light.
I wish I could afford one for my miter saw!
1930 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great addition to my Rockwell Compact Circular Saw.
7504 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I received this as a gift and thought its larger surface and heavier load capacity would make it a nice upgrade from my ten-year old original Workmate. I was mistaken, for this product was difficult to assemble and almost impossible to use. The catches that hold it closed are flimsy thin metal that bend instead of unlatching. The larger surface comes at the expense of a third, useless piece of wood,that is a challenge to use. The product's customer support representative said that they receive more complaining calls on this product than for any other item in their catalog. I plan on dumping this bad item and returning to my older version, which -- though worn -- looks really good compared to the new piece of trash.
Didnt think USA still had the technology to make these...
9856 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I never use all but the smallest size. Still its a quality product.
1626 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Product works great. I will purchase again in the near future.
Don't pay cash. Just charge it.
6970 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great for setting your latter against the corner of a Home to get to your down spout.
1. Sit down on the plank where you can reach the crank. Gently move the foot pump to the up position with one hand. It moves up easily and the internal mechanism will move into the proper position inside. MAKE SURE THE PIECE THAT GOES OVER TOP OF YOUR BOOT ON THE FOOT PUMP IS AT THE 90 DEGREE POSITION SO IT DOES "NOT" GO TOO CLOSE TO THE MECHANISM WHEN IT IS IN THE UP POSITION.....and lock it up.
1080 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are great. I use them for my water fountain outside and they have worked well.
Be safe!
8840 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Beautifully made combination square. But when I received it, I noticed the scribe was missing from the head. So, back it goes to Amazon for a replacement.
the SD206 6" Freud Professional Dado blades, and the
Happy with this selection
6558 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have tried several cordless drill/drivers in the past. Almost every time the battery would be dead or to little charge to get the job done. A regular corded drill does not make a good screwdriver because of high speed and no torque control. The DeWalt DW268 6.5 amp Screwdriver solved my problem. Thanks Amazon.com for the fast delivery.
7118 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I ended up making beautiful raised panel doors using 3/4" stock. Very impressed with these bits. I would recommend getting a 3 HP+ router for the raised panel bit. I used a Bosch router table and a Bosch 2 1/4 HP router to make my doors. It is likely that I will upgrade to a kreg, woodpeckers or JessEm router table and 3 HP+ router eventually when I can afford one (I'm 21 years old)! Currently I have only made doors out of pine because I first wanted to make sure that I could make these cuts with my router before I went straight to Oak. This set also has an instruction sheet in the box with the bits so it does a good job explaining how to make a raised panel door.
4290 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a good setup, overall. Tearout in CDX plywood and hardwood is minimal; I haven't yet cut dadoes with it in birch plywood or any other expensive veneered lumber so I can't rate it in that area yet. It doesn't make glass-smooth bottoms in dadoes, but neither does it cost what a Forrest stacked dado head cutter does!
9400 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works very well, easy to release / change bits. I do wish it was a bit shorter though, it seems unnecessarily long if you're ever working in tighter spaces.
The 330 and 505 Sanders have been THE best block sanders available since the 1960's with no serious competition for decades.
5867 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bosch is not my favorite tool, but the jigsaw and blades are the best in industry
5887 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These blades cut efficiently and stay sharp with use. They are thick so that they don't break easily. It pays to go with quality like this.
The saw's power cord is fairly long and has a nice flexible round rubber jacket. The plug on the end of the power cord is only two-prong (no ground prong), and the ground is not required given the double insulated construction. Still, I want to note that I did my asphalt cutting dry, without water to lubricate and cool the diamond blade, since the saw is not really designed for wet use.
6906 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I am a field service turbine mechanic. When I get to a job site and my boxes are unloaded and the game plan is hashed out, the first thing I do is figure out what tools I am going to need. Not just for one or two jobs. I hate going back and forth from a tool box. I plan it out, and put everything I need (within reason) into a tool bag. Well, I am please with this bag... plenty of room, plenty of pockets. Nice and sturdy, good balanced feel.
1507 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These work great for me. I really appericate the the true white from the 6000k set I ordered. I use them in landscape lights around the house and work well for accenting. I have 7... converting to led - 140w to 12.6w !!
7348 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 as a plumber of over 30 yrs. lenox's products are what id suggest to anyone ..
6969 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as described. Definitely a good thing to have just in case.
3437 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have hung my share of drywall over the years (not as a pro) and always used either hammer and drywall nails or a cordless drill with a bit to drive screws. This drywall screwdriver really speeds up the process--even for a small room. It does take a while to get the hang of it, however, because unless you drive the in screw perfectly straight, it won't seat properly and you'll have to back it out and try again. I'd practice driving a few screws on a scrap of drywall first to get the knack of using it and to adjust the depth setting for your job before beginning work--the screw should be just below the surface of the paper so you don't hit it with a taping knife--if the knife "clicks" on the screw when you go over it, you need to set the depth a little lower.
5418 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
566 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a very nice book light. It has 2 brightness settings: 1 light on and 2 lights on. So, you can adjust how bright you want it to be. I like this feature, a lot. It also comes with 3 AAA batteries, so you're set to go the minute you receive it. The problem is that the clip-on part is so big it obscures my Kindle. The bottom of the clip is about 2" X 1/1.5". Better clips for a Kindle don't take up so much room. Also, this clip doesn't fold up very well. It's not compact, which also makes it less convenient for a Kindle. The clip also slides around a lot on the Kindle. It is find on a regular (paper) book. But, the hard plastic of this light's clip against the hard plastic of the Kindle causes it to move around while I'm reading, which is annoying. I recommend this for anyone looking for a book light, but not if your looking for a light for your Kindle.
It will get 'crusted over' with time and need replacing now and again, but I can easily pour three gallons through one of these before I decide on 'replace the squeezy bottle'.
7628 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice hammer. Has a good weight to it, and the handle has a high quality feel. For "around the house" type jobs, I expect it will work very well for a very long time.
940 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are just what I have been looking for to go in my lamp. They are bright enough to keep my desk well lit and they fit perfectly. I'm so happy to have found them.
3330 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I would give this minus 5 stars if I could. The blade broke after about 10 minutes of use cutting straight lines in thin plastic.
Martin in Arizona
For $500, I would recommend looking at the 16" excaliber. This saw isn't bad, but it being bent out of the box but a very bad taste in my mouth.
As an experienced and VERY cautious musician / woodworker I recommend these, but only as an addition to other devices.
3207 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very durable and makes moving my heavy Jet table saw easy.
1995 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I purchased three of these for our company and they are top notch routers with a lot of power and with a good warranty.
(1) On the brighter setting, it uses both of its LED lights; (2) on the dimmer setting, it uses only one.
With the larger 4" footprint, it is possible to remove a lot of material fast, without digging troughs in the work, which is possible with many belt sanders. Troughs-ridges show in the finished product. For fine finishes that are even and flat, a dedicated planer, then a finish sander, and finally a fine grade of hand sanding will give you the desired result.
6157 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works great considering the price: this and a free 5-gal bucket gets you pretty decent primary chip separation. I don't find a need to add any gasket around the rim where it sits on the 5-gallon bucket -- you just pull the metal bucket handle up and it wedges the lid down in place: seems like a good design to me! Plus when you turn on the vac the suction pulls it down. So no problem there. It is true that you need an adapter to use with 2-1/2" OD hose, I use these from Rockler ("Shop Vac Adapter" allows your 2-1/2" OD hose to work with your shop vac. Small end has a 2-1/4" outer diameter and a 2" inner diameter. Large end outer diameter is 2-7/16" for 2-1/2" hose). but my 2-1/4" Ridgid hose fits right into the ports on these. It's true the description is inaccurate (-1 star) - you cannot use a Shop-Vac 2-1/2" hose directly, you must use an adapter.
4241 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I took advantage of the Amazon discounts etc available and the price beat everyone around & free shipping. This unit went together a lot easier than described. Read instructions first! I did it alone, but smaller people or those who are not as strong may want a helper to assist at some point. Went right together without incident. Blade did OK for it's style - I use 3/8" and 3/4" 3 tpi resaw blades. I would recommend this purchase at the time you purchase the saw to save effort & time on assembly.
I have the Polished Aluminum Model called the 505H Heritage Model. I clean it up every time I'm done, and I bought a special padded case for it to keep it pristine but useful.
I can not recommend this to anyone.
6977 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Adjustable Clamp got these out to us quite fast. We had been using pieces of wood on a few of our older clamps that the pads had worn out on, and were getting tired of that. We've found that most any product with the brand name Pony, Jorgensen or Adjustable Clamp company are usually commercial level products and well made.
5567 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good, sturdy design and good assembly documentation. It needs a dust collection hole in the cabinet, but luckily because it's wood it is easy to add one in just the manner you need. The reason I don't give it five stars is because it's a tad too expensive- it's twice the price as inferior plastic models, but I can't say it's twice as good.
Thanks Amazon keep up the good work!
3152 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Why the big-box hardware stores that sell the Dewalt flashlights don't keep these 18V bulbs in stock is a mystery. Luckily, Amazon came through once again and had a source for what turned out to be a hard-to-find item.
9203 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Replaced a battery that went bad after years of use. Works as supposed to.
Black and Decker makes a lightweight unit, and will suffice for the occasional weekend warrior.
Edit: After reviewing the reviews and realizing that I was among only a few that had trouble with the instructions I read the instructions again. Solution: The instructions do not elaborate on the fact that you don't bolt the "black" connectors from underneath the bench frame but raher directly to the planks (jaws) themselves. The jaws don't touch the frame itself. Problem now solved. I still maintain that the instructions are not clear. In addition, I removed the plastic belt so that the sides of the movable jaw can be adjusted independently. That's the way the original product operated and I think it's superior. I'm now happy with the product itself.
There is no vibration to this saw and the cuts are easy and flowing, and did I mention how quiet it is?
9984 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I could not imagine putting in a deck by myself without this tool! I am using it to put in Ipe decking and it does an amazing job of straightening and holding boards. I looked at the Stanley tool in a hardware store and did not like the fact that you would have to keep significant pressure on it while fastening the board. The BoWrench looked like a better choice! I have another deck to build this summer and look forward to see how it handles standard PT decking.
Highly recommended. The Forrest name is synonymous with the best in quality.
- a strong white light to read by, preferably with multiple intensity settings
I love the overall quality. If I had to be critical, I would say that it is annoying to hear the blade kiss off of the side of the insert when it is starting up, and also create a slight rattle as it touches it on the edges. That creates a cheaper sound, especially annoying when you are using a saw that is of the caliber of the PMatic 66. It sings normally. Leecraft in their instructions advises you to take a small file and enlarge the opening slightly to eliminate that. That is not a defect, just a consideration when first using the blade insert.
9098 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Stays flexible in cold weather
7346 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After hours of research on blades I found these to be an excellent product for the money. I use these blades to cut thru 1/8" angle iron on a regular basis and these are the best I've found so far.
4441 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 With a little tuning this plane performs nicely. Sure you can buy much more expensive planes that will perform better out of the box but for the moderate user this plane is a great value. Trueing your plane only takes a little time and is well worth the effort. I'm sure those who have rated this tool poorly do not know how to tune a plane. The mechanism is not quite up to par with really expensive planes but with a little work can be made to perform within good limits. Microns do not necessarily good woodwork/furniture make...
Happy wood working!
To the manufacturer's credit, they sent me a copy of the correct manual and the missing screws.
543 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this for my Kindle, by clipping the light onto my Pink mCover Leather Folio Cover Case for Amazon Kindle 3 (Fits 6" Display, built-in inner pocket). It works beautifully, with the right amount of light all over the screen. During a recent power outage, my son survived by clipping this to his Genetics textbook and got some reading done. I love that it takes a normal AA battery, and expect to be using this for a long time. Thanks to all the reviewers who helped me make this choice.
9678 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This goodyear hose ~ IS NOT GOODYEAR !
One other improvement on the latest Mag 77 is a fatter flange on the blade guard. This prevents binding on thinner material, especially when cutting at angles. Some professionals will pin or remove their guards due to this problem, I strongly recommend that the guard be left intact. Saftey is much more important than convenience. I would rather keep all of my limbs and deal with an annoying guard than the other way around. Accidents happen way too often without inviting them.
6690 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I wanted to add to my other review. I must admit, the installation tip that I am about to discuss, I discovered by from installing the Bench Dog RT-250 router extension table. It is the way Bench Dog does their installation. The great idea is to use melamine screws, which have flat ends, and coarse threads to make an adjustable platform for the Rousseau plate to sit on. Ok, let me ramble.
4280 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Like a couple of other posters, I'm not a huge fan of using biscuit joiners but on large glue-ups, mine still gets quite a bit of use, mostly for alignment.
4399 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Dewalt nailed it again. Always satisfied with the tools I have by Dewalt. Table saw--Miter saw--Angle grinder--Nail guns and now this.
2745 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best saw available with quick adjust blade depth.
CAVEAT emptor.
121 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great. I use rechargeable batteries in it. No complaints.
I would caution that it is a very thin piece of stainless steel that could bend fairly easily. I baby mine and put it away carefully in a non-crushable storage contatiner. This is not what you want to use for rough framing work. It is a precision measurement device for very fine work.
9013 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Holds air and plenty flexible. What more can you ask?
5588 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This product works great for the purpose I had intended it to. Both the 4" hose and the 2 1/2" hoses fit on it perfectly.
5889 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These blades work great and make a nice smooth straight cut. Nice precision ground teeth. Much better than anything you get 10 or 20 years ago, when jigsaws mostly made ragged ugly cuts with splinters hanging out everywhere. Good choice for cutting openings in plywood cabinets when you want a decent looking cut.
2017 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 very high quality and well-made set. They fit both my Dewalt and Milwaukee routers easily. My one complaint is that they reduce the distance a plunge router can plunge due to the size of the screw on flange.
2728 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have had one of these for many years and use it mostly 3/4 pine projects (some red oak and maple also). It handles the job it was designed for well (home use), if you try to push the machine it just won't handle it well (and you my want a stronger machine for that). The belt sizes and disc size (along with the 1/3 hp motor) dictates the maximum stock sizes you should try to use with it. If you want to use it to sharpen tools instead of a grinder, it will do that also. Just be sure to remove all sawdust before you do, the metal sparks and filings could ignite inside the sander. The sander is also pretty quiet for its type (at least quieter than the competitors) and also operates smoother. It would be nice if Delta offered a second table as an inexpensive option.
The concentric rings are not coplanar and stick up considerably above the flat plate.
3846 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I recently purchased this saw, and spent the next two weeks in the most frustrating situation I have ever experienced with a power tool. I brought the saw home, carried all the very heavy components into my basement. I assembled the legs and attached the saw body and cast-iron extensions.
This saw was not designed for the homeowner but for the professional carpenter.
7242 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you need this style of clamp, buy this model. There are tons of different wood clamps and all have different purposes, but this is the very best design out there. No flex... and you can adapt the length as needed. Rock solid for gluing wood.
1585 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These bulbs work perfectly fine for my lighting fixture. The price is half in comparison to the home depots / lowes ...
6521 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice well-made clamp. Probably last a lifetime and give great service all the way.
3027 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great
2240 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I thought that I was buying a flashlight for my husband, This was not fair to have me give my husband something for Christmas only for him to tell me that it needs batteries and the battery cost over a hundred dollars. I wish I would of known this, I was quite embarrassed and now have to find a battery or what ever else it needs. Thanks for letting me know :(
But don't think that this will "extend" as such.
The big secret to creating a WorkMate modular system is to start by screwing and gluing a 2x strong-back to the underside of a 3'x3' or 3'x4' piece of 1" plywood floor sheathing (double-up the plywood for an even better bench setup); this simple assembly then gets clamped in the WM and becomes a more usefully sized workbench. For my router table, I'm going to fabricate a plywood box, w/ a door, that gets attached to a proper router table top and has that strong-back that finally gets clamped in the WM. This setup will be much quieter than the dedicated, more expensive, open-framed units, and I'll be able to get really good dust extraction from it as well. I've done this w/ my thickness planer (plywood base is permanently bolted to the planer). Clearly, many bench top tools can be bettered with this approach. BTW, 2 WM's working together is a very awesome setup -- think work platform, really large workbench, very solid clamp/stand for aggressive work on big pieces like doors or fence posts or beams.
3430 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What a tool. Cut 400 feet of crown moulding 5-1/4"" style and everyone came out perfect. I am not a professional trim guy just a handy man. Highly recommend.
One of the best products on Amazon for the money - buy two. Highly Recommended.
696 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 They work as expected. Had to do a little finagling to get them to fit, but that was my problem. Remember, these are smaller then standard for those tight fits.
4323 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 But after some lapping, polishing and lube work, you can get a useable tool with smoothly operating adjustments.
7753 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Built well. Great quality. Works well. I think this says it all.
8559 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Rec'd this item in good shape and it worked great. I cut well over 100 bricks and still going strong. Only thing... This came it its original dewalt packaging, but the "De" in the dewalt was marked out with a sharpie, and "ers" was added at the end to make it say "Walters" instead of Dewalt. Whats the deal??
8087 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great quality product, I tried cheaper a one in the past and was disappointed, expensive but worth it.
502 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We have at least one these in every bedroom. They last long enough that you can use them as a spouse-friendly reading light. They are very handy for camping and traveling. You can even clip one on your shirt. Great gift for house guests or for anyone who is traveling. If you want, you can use rechargeable batteries.
I am hoping to find a tool that can do paint removal better than what I've used so far. I thought I would post my experience here for others to learn from.
4599 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I do a lot of tongue and groove in plywood and it used to be that I would always spend a lot of time fitting the joints with a plane because, as anyone knows, plywood is not flat and you have to press down consistently to get anything close to a consistent cut. After a run using these, I didn't have to do any fitting at all...payed for itself in saved time on the first run.
So I had the idea to look into getting a toolbag instead of another toolbox. And after doing a lot of research, I decided to give the Bucket Boss brand of toolbags a try. I was down to the Gatemouth and the Gatemouth Jr. Having never before purchased a Bucket Boss product, I decided to go with the cheaper one (the Jr.) just in case it turned out to be a piece of junk. But I couldn't have been more wrong. The Bucket Boss Gatemouth Jr. really is a fantastic piece of equipment. It's made of a very durable nylon-type material. All of the seams are dual or triple reinforced. The zipper is made of massive, strong teeth. And everything that can be reinforced, is.
5838 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Sorry folks. For 1 1/2" wood this blade does not cut it at all hardly. I had some skil blades part # 94610 c2 that done a great job as long as I went slow. They are also sold here on Amazon. The Bosch blades may be ok for thin wood, but I would not buy them again.
Work Safely and Happy Dust Collecting!
7371 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 only it used: bosch worm saw ,skill worm saw..and good
225 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 my wife uses every night to read in bed! very bright but concentrated so not to bother me! however, the adapter sux; wire keeps breaking
2148 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Since Porter Cable has pushed its 7310 laminate trimmer as its primary trim router, the 310 has become less familiar with the general public but has remained the production stop standard for professional woodworkers. With its outstanding quality and precision construction, I imagine that the $159 310 is significantly more expensive to produce than the 7310, and is thus not at a competetive price point with the $100 trimmers made by DeWalt, Bosch, and others. Those routers are OK, but they pale in comparison with the 310. See my review of the 7310 for a critique of this second-rate machine.
The light beam is plenty bright enough for me to inspect storm damaged aerial lines up on poles from the ground that may be 30-35 feet away.
226 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This works great, clamp is strong and holds it's position well. My only complaint would be that it is TOO bright, even on the lower setting for the wife in bed next to me.
* The plunge locking mechanism is rock solid.
733 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good deal in terms or price and performance. It's a wait-and-see as to its longevity so for now it's a so far, so good kind of thing...
5538 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 work what it made for sharpen drill bit
- VERY BRIGHT White Light
One very usefull little trim saw! Worm drive works very well and seems to handle anything lite. You can not cut a 2x4 with this so don't buy it thinking you can.
5071 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Guess it works ok, Gave it as a gift to a friend. He hasn't complained and he will complain about almost anything. Just read the specs. It is for a large dust collector, not a small shop vac.
4531 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 So after some research, I purchased this blade for my new Dewalt FlexVolt Sliding Miter Saw. I had read some great reviews on it.
The stand I received is in good shape; it will work but nothing to write home about. Maybe I should have saved the $50 and use that to build a rolling cabinet/stand for the nice saw.
Still, even with the sag, the support makes it possible for me to cut long pieces. I was making many 4" pieces from 6' boards. The side support made the work quick and safe.
4486 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Hard to remove vacuum bag. This isn't a german quality but it does the job.
So far I have spent an estimated 13-15 hours in flattening the sole and sharpening the blade of this plane, and I cannot recommend that anybody buy it. After all, every bit of the work that I did has still not gotten this joke of a plane up to the condition it should have been out of the box. [UPDATE: I finished flattening the sole tonight and my cumulative time on fixing Stanley's lack of quality control took me a total of 18 hours of manual labor.
5520 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works fine
8609 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had one of these that hmm somehow walked off lol. I couldn't find any local so I ordered from Amazon. Excellent just what I wanted, I have a 24 oz framing hammer but I was wanting something lighter.
2653 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I purchased the extension kit for my newly purchased DW716. I've been borrowing my father in law's DW705 and he has the extension kit for that model which is great - it stows neatly under the base of the saw. Not so with the DW7080 extension kit and the DW716 (both are advertised as being compatible). I couldn't believe that it doesn't slide under the base more than a few inches. This is practically useless since I don't always want 20" sticking out the side of the saw. Others noted the same issue with their model saws. If it stowed it would be perfect, but it doesn't and I'm dissapointed. Also, the screws are self tapping which explains some issues other people described in their reviews. I didn't have any issues, just a little annoying but not a big deal since the instructions explained this.
9839 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It is fine and I need it
7873 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as expected
The 8" works much better on my 10" inch powermatic saw
70 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The light arrived quickly and was well packaged. I really like the dual light. I can have one or two lights on and it is perfect for reading at night.
8605 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Freud makes awesome products. This dado set is no exception. Solid blades, easy to use, and cuts precisely. Makes building shelves, finger joints, etc a breeze. A must have addition for anyone with a table saw.
3658 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Bought yard sale tools and this was in the basket and the bulb was blown so I figured I would buy this to replace that one. works great
1070 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great and extremely cost effective
122 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great light and it takes real batteries unlike most of the others. It is a little on the big side as it weighs as much as most of my kids books but he enjoys the light and having two brightness levels is great. Very happy and still in the first set of batteries. Works great as a bookmark too.
6764 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I thought these would replace my spring clamps, which are sometimes too strong for small jobs. However, the Handi-Clamps don't provide enough clamping pressure. I returned mine. I would recommend the Quick-Grip bar clamps, they are just as quick to use and can provide a large amount of clamping pressure. I use them on almost every project.
7. This is even more embarrassing, I bought two "orange" feather-locs" by Benchdog since they match so nicely! (They also work great, too)
Do order the smaller-diameter spade bits for the edge bore. The standard 1" is a bit large for some lock fronts. 15/16" and 7/8" are available from boringjigs.com, Classic Engineering's website. Also available: carbide bits for cross boring.
Worked great for a month. we cross cut a lot of hardwood moldings.
5994 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This fit my Dewalt 7491 RS table saw. I was able to cut the slot for zero clearance by first removing the riving knife and then raising the blade slowly with the saw on. I was able to cut it long enough to then be able to use the riving knife guide with it. I am a radio control airplane hobbyist and have to cut a lot of small parts when building my models and this product fits the bill.
8408 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very well balanced!
I am a casual user and for my needs this saw was great. It is something I will use for projects a couple times a year only.
2111 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 none
Having said that, I will mirror what other reviewer state: If you don't read AND FOLLOW the instructions, you can/will find yourself in a bad place in a hurry. You must always start unstowing the ladder FROM the bottom, not the top (yes, they say you can start at the top if you're deploying it to the maximum extension. But I'd err on the side of conservative with this ladder). And at each rung, as you're raising it, two little detents pop into place. You must make ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN that these two little detents are LOCKED. Honestly, it might add up to a total of one whopping minute to make certain this is done, so in my opinion it's totally worth the time to ascertain that they have done so. If you do this, this is one nice ladder. If you get in a hurry, you may be in for a surprise. After reading the one reviewer that took a spill, I've gotten into the habit of double checking every detent, just to be sure.
9173 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect replacement
7654 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Looks great in the small box it comes in. Used it one time and did a fast clean cut. Looks real durable but what i love is the easy way i can change out the hole bits to new bits. EASY and FAST which is what all contractors want.
9151 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 What can you say it's an air hose. It works. The yellow color allows you to notice when it is lying around.
3624 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I always wanted a belt sander but never had an actual need until I started a shop workbench consisting of a 2x4 laminated top. Once everything was glued and dried, I pulled her out of the box, attached the dust bag and adjusted the belt tracking on medium course sanding belt and let it rip on high speed. I was pleased at what quick work the sander made of smoothing the laminated top. Only light pressure was required for the sander to do its work. The sander fit comfortably in my hands with very little vibration. The dust bag was able to capture some of the dust being generated but just as much went airborne. I guess this is to be expected with any belt sander though. The variable speed came into play when I need to smooth some uneven edges on the cabinet carcass. By dialing the unit down to a medium-low setting I was able to control the amount of material being removed safely. Keep your eye on the electrical cord as I found out the hard way it can be grabbed by the belt and yanked up into the sander.
6994 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They fit perfectly
If you've ponied up for a Forrest blade, you're in an exclusive 'Best Tool' club, so don't even hesitate. I put this one my new saw with the new Forrest blade. My first cut was as good as it gets, and that's the way I like to work.
4167 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ihave used this set for several projects now. The instructions are clear for the settings, and so far I have found them to be very accurate.
6314 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A set you must have to prevent your headache and third hand
I guess most of the reviews were for cutting pine, but most woodworkers don't use pine as it is weak / soft wood.
891 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought almost 2 dozen "under cabinet" puck lights at Home Depot a couple years ago. All the replacement bulbs bought there were a different color or pattern. These appear to be the OEM bulbs, color matched, same pattern, and CHEAP! 50 cents apiece instead of $4! They look great!
8949 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very impressed. I don't know how the $300 set could be $200 better. Superb results...couldn't be more pleased. I highly recommend this product.
A saw is mounted to the arbor by threading, then pulling out and continuing to screw it on. This is necessary because when fully mounted, the saw and arbor "mate" to prevent loosening or unwanted rotation. Following drilling, insert a flat-blade screwdriver in the "speed slot" and move it up to eject the plug.
Pros:
My only complaint is that the little port which blows dust into the dust bag occasionally clogs up. I figured out that on woods like oak, if I just cut a little slower by pushing in the cutter a little slower, the little port never gets clogged up. It only gets clogged up if I jam it in really fast, making huge curly cue shavings of wood. The motor has no problem cutting the slot quickly, but just go a little slower, and the dust is finer and it never gets clogged. And then when you go slower, the cut comes out looking cleaner and nicer anyway.
3100 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I really like my DeWalt radio, but it is missing one feature...a CD. I was told that "no one on a job site would want to mess with a CD", but who is really buying this? I think DeWalt didn't do their research before putting out this product. Otherwise, an outstanding product. Not only charges, but can run off the DeWalt battery. Never buy batteries for your portable radio again!
2860 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I am very pleased with this saw. My brother owns one and I decided to stop borrowing his and purchase my own. I love it. I only wish I would have purchased it sooner.
6406 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 holds tight on wood, and sets quick
1165 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great color and wattage match to Ikea brand at fraction of the price.
My father had an Estwing stacked leather handle hatchet. I always liked the design and the way it worked. I needed a hammer and, on looking around, found that the Estwing design, from 1923 is still being manufactured. Naturally I bought one, and was so taken with the idea of owning something of such classic and proven design that now I own practically a complete set of Estwing leather handled tools. You can't buy an American made "Perfect Handle" wrench or screwdriver anymore, but Estwing keeps right on making their striking tools to the same standard as when they designed their original 90 years ago.
One word of warning, the blade is very flexible, cutting a straight line on thick sections is not easy.
2097 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Haven't had for years, but have had other sizes for 20+ years by same manufacturer. These other sizes still look and work like brand new, so, hopefully these will too. Wanted to complain about the case though. It is hard plastic that will shatter or easily break if slightly tweeked (as in lid will be broken off shortly). Will need to find better storage soon.
1376 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a lamp (really a sculpture) which requires this lamp. When I needed to replace a burned out bulb, I found that these are hard to find in the USA - most suppliers are European. Since the original bulb lasted 15 years, this should be a lifetime supply - for me and my kids :)
4646 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm a professional woodworker and this blade (Freud LU91R010) has become my standard all-purpose blade. I use them on both of of my table saws, as well as on my radial saws. The only time I use anything else is for long rips through heavy stock. I build custom furniture, doors, and all sorts of small-but-precision items. I work with many kinds of hardwoods, including exotics like Hawaiian Curly Koa, wenge and others. I LOVE this blade. It never disappoints. The cuts are consistently so smooth that 220 grit sanding finished the job. The negative rake and small teeth also make this a safe blade (if a table saw with no guards can ever be safe) because it minimizes the chance of kick-back and the teeth are nowhere near as aggressive as, say, my Forrest blades. This becomes important to me because I find myself often working with small pieces of wood, and my saws don't have any so-called "safety guards" that only get in the way and make things less safe than if you could actually see what you're doing. Caveat: This is my way of working and I would never recommend to anyone else that they remove all those "safety" features. There. I said it.
7917 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My husband asked for this hammer for Christmas. I didn't understand the big deal. I mean a hammer is a hammer right? Nope, it's heavy but very comfortable. I tried it myself and was amazed at the difference between this hammer and your everyday hammer. It swings nicely and doesn't tire your arm out like others. Nice balance to it and drives a nail like no other. For someone like me that is horrible at driving nails, hates heavy hammers this one is perfect. Even I feel like a pro now. I highly recommend this hammer. Don't let the price put you off because it is worth every penny and then some. I will be getting the stronger half more Eastwing products for this Christmas, birthday or just because.
The reason for the low rating is the way Porter Cable decided to solve the problem of dust getting in the motor. I was wondering why the bag never filled, I thought the chanel where the dust goes from the back of the sander was blocked with debris. When I took the side off I was right it was blocked, with a piece of metal put in at the factory and siliconed to seal it. I cut the piece out and now use a vacume to help with the dust collection. This is better, but the impellor only blocks the way, next time that will be removed to allow the vacume to do it's job. I don't care if it voids the warranty, I'm more worried about the warranty on my lungs, a concern Porter Cable should also share.
7832 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Occasinally, I do small to medium DIY projects at home. I used to do them on the garage floor or on a paint bucket turned upside down. Then a neighbor let me borrow his Black & Decker WM425. It was infinitely more comfortable to work on than my previous "work surfaces". I watched the price of this workbench on Amazon, and bought one when it dropped to ~$90.
I was initially put off by some of the negative reviews for the template guide kit but decided to order. I am completely satisfied with this product.
5449 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used many variations of this product in the past but this one is just perfect. Item arrived sooner than expected and was packaged accordingly. This product was exactly what I wanted and when I need more I will certainly order from this vendor.
4342 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Real handy
4010 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are nice, sharp blades that last reasonably well. They will dull quickly when used to plane off old paint, but that is to be expected. Its great that they are two sided so they have an extended life per set.
6555 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice Clamps
875 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Heavy duty plastic cap for closing off the end of a piece of rope light. Will keep dust and moisture from entering the rope light and possibly shorting it out.
Very reasonably priced too. I'd seen bulbs like these selling for up to $11. each !!
The splitter that comes with the uniguard is its second great feature. It is easily removed for non-through cuts, and more to the point, easily replaced afterwards. The splitter is separate from the guard, so you can remove it and still guard the blade, unlike the standard blade guard that comes with the table saw.
8112 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very well made. like all Lenox tools
2416 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You can't go wrong with this purchase.
8374 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is exactly what I was looking for. It is thin and doesn't hold the rolled-up shape that most long extension cords do. I used it to run across the ceiling of my garage to get electric to the back of the garage to power a storage battery charger for the winter. It went up without a hitch. The lighted end made it possible to see if the cord was receiving power just by looking in the garage door window.
5058 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This saw cuts like a razor through warm butter. I had been using Freud blades but took a chance that this would live up to all the hype, and it has for me. I use a Bosch 4100 so it's not a lot of horsepower so I would get bogging down and burning on hardwoods especially if they were thick and/or long. Not with this blade though. I am really glad I took the chance on the switch. There's also the resharpening service Forrest offers which I expect to make up for the higher initial cost.
5499 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 does want it was intended to do, sharpen drill bits
5794 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I purchased the plane even after reading the bad reviews. I have own many Stanley planes some antiques and son giving to me by my grandfather. I have always been very happy with them. So, I purchased this rabbet planer with the purpose of cleaning up the middle ridge made by a dado. When I first got the plane, like you need to do with all planes, I tuned it and adjusted it. The plane works great. I have been using it with no problems. It did take a bit of time to adjust. If you are not sure on how to adjust the plane or the tuning of it, you can e-mail Stanley's service department and they will be glade to mail out the information on the model you have. I would and more then likely will purchase other Stanley plane in the future. I gave this four stars because nothing is perfect.
3848 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The D handle base is the SAFEST and most convenient base for PC routers.
8741 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great saw with a great price. You can't go wrong.
1989 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I am in the process of making raised panel doors for my entire house with the 7815 mounted in a Kreg router table. It truly is a powerhouse and I don't feel it is overkill, after trying successfully but scarily to run the large bits with my smaller Bosch router. It worked, but I doubt it would survive the experience. This one, having the same power (amperage) as my Bosch table saw, glides right through maple. Someone mentioned the poor R&D response by PC to several issues with this router. I have not had a problem with the mode of adjustment, without a router lift, and with a mirror it is highly accurate and easy. But I do have an issue with the speed control slider switch. This is not a good arrangement as constantly I am finding myself bumping it when turning the router on and off, and it easily will unintentionally change to a different speed when touched while adjusting height. It simply is an inferior design for a router table set-up. The on and off switch also is not ideal for a router table set-up as you find yourself groping around, under the table, to find the switch. An auxiliary paddle safety switch is a very good idea which will take care of both these issues, until you again need to adjust the height by groping around under the table. Changing bits is not that difficult: one wrench under, the other wrench above the table. Easy.
This is a glorious tool and more drill than any non-contractor is likely to ever need.
2678 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This Milwaukee circular saw is among the best tools made. The motor is strong and cuts through the hardest woods with relative ease. It is well balanced and of moderate weight thanks to the alloy construction. Fit and finish is suberb, as is the case with most Milwaukee products. The case is sturdy and a plus if you move your saw frequently between jobs. The Milwaukee gets 5 stars and is a credit to their line of quality power tools. I'd buy another one without a second thought.
3470 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Some may find this sander too heavy. It takes strong hands and arms to hold on to this sander when it is running at full speed. This powerhouse sander will do the heavy sanding you need to accomplish and in short order. I have used it to shape wood. I have used it to do flooring and decks. It is an excellent sander and will not waste sand paper. The belt tracks very well, all the time. It is of high quality and is American Made.
-When making a full depth cut, the lower blade guard will not open as you cut, you must flip it up with your finger on the lever.
6069 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Okay so for the price, this is a decent solution for making a 2 stage dust collection on a budget or limited work space. Without adding or making changes, this provided not so great suction. I have to make mods to make it function better.
379 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Very nice overall - two brightness settings and a good spread of light. Works very nicely on my Kindle. I wish the dim setting was a little more dim - I worry it is too bright and keeps my wife awake.
7578 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This tool does what its made for. It works very well for straightening twisted studs. Basically for 2x4 or 2x6 lumber anything bigger and it doesn't have the grip necessary to straighten.
2005 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used this router in a Xacta-Lift router table lift system, and it was perfect. Served all my table routing needs with its high power, accuracy, and 5 speed settings. Great to have lower speeds for those large diameter bits. A true workhorse of a router.
9670 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I attached this coupler to my Goodyear air hose. It's solid. Does what it is supposed to do. Make sure to always use teflon tape to secure all your air compressor attachments.
8693 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've been cutting through the tough concrete foundation of the house to install underground electrical service conduit. After using this one for a few hours I changed it out with a Bosch segmented blade (the kind with slots) and didn't notice much difference in the ease of deep cutting. In fact this DeWalt blade seemed to do a tiny bit better. So this is a quality blade.
I would recommend this product to others.
Ok some sandpaper work is to be expected. Broke out the 600 grit, hummm its not hardly touching it. Switched to 400 grit and it ain't getting the job done either. Tried 220 and now I can see bright spots showing up on the edges but it will take hours to whittle this thing down.
2517 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great
6591 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I went with Ridgid for the Quality and that the jaws are replaceable. I have used many manufactures in the past, however nothing has equaled the Ridgid Quality built into their pipe wrench.
I should stock up as these bulbs may go the way of the dinosaur soon...
We have a few similar 3/4 inch pipe clamps we bought at Lowe's that are blue and those work far better than these. The adjustable portion of this that is crucial to the function of the clamp get stuck all the time. When it gets stuck it can't be used. It is frustrating because it usually happens in the middle of a glue up. Otherwise, these clamps are sturdy. When they work, they help us get nicely glued up panels. We have two of these, and it happens with both.
8912 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have you ever seen something that seemed to good to be true? For instance, a Japanese Ryoba saw for TWENTY DOLLARS! I've used saws like this before, in other woodworker's shops. I'd seen ones that cost over $200 and some that were around $100 (usually made somewhere other than Japan). I use a lot of dowels in my furniture building, also plugs to cover the places I have to put in screws. So when I saw this, I thought it would be a cheap piece of junk that would be dull after cutting a couple dowels and rake angles so off it would take 20 minutes to cut off a 1/2" dowel.
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8674 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Not much to say, Estwing makes great hammers. However, I was surprised at how easily it rusted. I still rated it 5/5 since it is a tool I abuse anyway.
After having used the table for a few months, I wonder how I got along without it before. Would I purchase this table again if necessary? The answer is yes I absolutely would.
4335 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great for small jobs
Firstly, the bit system involves holding a spring loaded sleeve (which locks the shaft for bit change)down and tightening the collet with a wrench using your other hand which should be free. I found it so difficult to hold the bit to the correct height (for some specialty bit) as well as hold the spring sleeve tightly locked so that the collet can be tightened with another hand.
Excellent. I used it with an angle grinder to cut out a cook top opening in 1" thick Black Galaxy granite. it cut smoother than i had expected. The blade did not show any signs of degradation after finishing the job. I think it will out last the grinder.
1793 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You can sand all day long with this without any problems. Highly recommend. Used it for refinishing antique dressers. Great for final finishing.
1869 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellent product
3779 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 For the price I don't see how you can beat this saw. I've been researching table saws for about two months. Knowing that I would either go with a Jet or a Powermatic I decided on the Jet. Can't beat the price for double cast iron extensions.
7558 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Wonderful tool. I was not sure that it could do what I wanted it to do. Once I got it, I was totally surprised. It did work. Well worth the investment.
By the way the owners manual, which is available here at Amazon at this listing, and the listing on the 5540 as well shows you that the hook and loop pad is available as an option, with several different types of pads, depending on the application you are using.
Most boatbuilders use the 6" version with a traditional saw, but I bought the 4-1/2" version for use with my Makita rechargeable saw. The thin kerf and lower drag are a huge help with this little saw, and help extend battery life as well as allowing it to cut through thicker plywood.
6715 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I already owned ten such clamps when I ordered these. Only two of the others are Irwin Quick-Grips, and the others are somewhat lower in quality. I believe this brand is the very best, and it really is like having a helper right beside you. One hand is all it takes to apply the clamp, loosen it if necessary for re-adjustment, or remove it. And although this is called a mini-clamp, it is of a size that makes it perfect for countless uses around the house or shop.
All in all the tool is super well engineered. After hearing everybody raving about it, and checking how high it was in the Amazon sales rank, I decided to give it a try. I am glad I did. What a universal tool. Precision made. Lightweight, since it is housed in Cast Aluminum, and built for strength and durability, even in a harsh environment. The directions say, if you get it wet from submerging it in water, it must be dried out, before it gives you accurate readings again. You have to respect that kind of durability.
9015 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 love this hose because it made in the USA, so I give it a 5*
6823 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was given two of these ladders over a year ago, and used them so much that I ordered two more! Although a bit heavy/bulky for the taste of two of my people, the rest of the crew loves them. One of our more common uses for the stool is to set them up as indoor scaffolding when performing lengthly ceiling/overhead work. Sorry I didn't discover this item years sooner!
This is a truly great product and great value and I would buy it again if I needed another.
With that said, after the table assembly is complete the out feed table does the job for which it was intended. I am extremely happy with it. It significantly enhances the operational capabilities my saw and it definitely increases the safety of using my saw. The inherent difficulty of ripping long stock or 4x8 sheets of plywood essentially vanishes when the saw has proper out feed and side extension support.
580 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The light is great as it is bright and made of plastic so it doesn't scratch the Kindle. I am however a little surprised that there isn't a light more "Kindle Specific". That is one that is a little smaller and would fit in the case with the Kindle. Good bargain though and two light settings which is a very nice feature.
Japan is now considered to be the Asian counterpart to "German engineering" and thier factory workers are paid premium wages, often in short supply leading Japan to respond by allowing more immigrants across their borders to fill the gap left behind as the majority of the Japan's workers moved into the technical valley from the industrial park, "uninterested in doing those kinds of jobs". Sound familiar?
1029 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Bulbs would not fit into the under cabinet fixtures. The prongs were too long
It "spreads" its grip over a larger area of the blade (like a big nut-washer) so the blade is clamped closer to the cutting-edge. That keeps blade-rotation near a theoretical "ideal" in a single plane.
Mine has only been service once, by me, for a cord changeout. (Edit: I shortened the original cord to 2 feet because I always need and extension cord anyway.) Parts seem to be readily available from Dewalt. I expect the trigger to go sometime (no matter what brand, if you use it a lot the trigger is usually the first to go behind the cord.) Trigger is $35.00 online. Comforting to know I can get service parts.
Use them for their intended purposes, and they will give you great results, super easy.
For those worried about cutting to 'nominal thickness' or undersized plywood, it included instructions for 1/4" to 7/8" in 32nd increments. That was one of my concerns as the product packaging isn't exactly clear about the 1/32" increments.
Again, I did not give the Harbor Freight clamps a fair run-through as I did with the other 3, other than just enough to know that I prefer them over the Irwin clamp.
I give five stars to both of these drills ,the 234 Holeshooter,snd the Maguum 302. They are both great drills.
1407 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Did not last long at all, do not recommend.
4438 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent wood glue.
7107 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This a very good panel joiner kit with the exception of the fact it does not come with very good instructions. But if you're not sure how to set the cutter up you probably should not be using this type of shaper anyway. This cutter should not be used with anything less than a very stable commercial router table. I use these with three horse powered Makita routers turning better than 12,000 RPMs. You could probably use the panel cutter with a 1 1/2 horse router as long as it turns better than 10,000 RPMs. The panel cutter is by far the most dangerous cutter in the set as it removes a lot of wood with each pass. This is the reason you must make at least three passes as you cut the raised panels. I have always found Freud cutters to be of the very highest quality and rate them right up there with Amana cutters.
I didn't expect to use my benchtop belt sander to flatten this thing but with a new 80 grit belt I got to work and after considerable effort the sole is mostly flat except for a dip right behind the mouth.
105 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this for my kiddo- perfect fit.
4463 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have not used yet Very heavy Looks good one adjustment set screws was disconnected & i do not have a srew driver to fit the slow or whatever they used to set. please advice. Keith williams
1222 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are the perfect bulbs for my reading lamps. I have two lamps and when the bulbs burn out I have the second one loaded to exchange out so I can continue reading then I can exchange the bulbs at my leisure.
7244 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Use it for woodwork to hold boards together. Works great so far!
6552 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had always hung face frame boxes with Jorgesen Clamps and bar clamps. Neither of these solve the issue of aligning both the faces and the vertical frames, but the claws do with some limitation--they cannot resolve angled installs of corner cabinets. I recently installed a set of Hickory cabinets, a species that, while it is relatively warp resistant, is also very resistant to attmepts to straighten what bows do happen. The claws worked very well, though I would suggest either a better gearing ratio and/or larger grips would make the effort more sucessful.
3507 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They are not made in the USA anymore, but this is still the best all-around drill that money can buy. They have not changed them much in all the years they have been making them. This not your typical throw-away Black&Decker or Craftsman drill. I love the Quik-Lok cord feature; it is very handy and helps extend the life of the cord. I have five 5.5amp Magnums (USA Made) and they never quit on me. They should last me the rest of my life; all they need is the brushes replaced every now and then.
Highly recommend...
8352 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Made in the U.S.A. the most important thing to remember. Bought one for my son and grandson. It is a great hammer, good balance to weight. Estwing makes good tools and they will last when the china ones have bit the dust. Still using the my grandfather's and it is over 50 years old, will pass it on to my grandson.
2959 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good flashlight for the price if you have the batteries. Has the old style bulb, not a LED, but puts out a bright wide beam. The adjustable head allows you to use it hands free and aim the beam where you need it. Very happy with the performance.
Otherwise, it's inexpensive and works great.
643 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 small enough carry around and provides great light.
I only wish I could figure out how to get Starrett to send me free samples.
6790 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you are buying 40' or 24's you might want to consider buying the Bessey cabinet door clamp kit. The price for the qty of 2- 24 inch clamps, and the qty of 2-40 inch clamps go for less money in the kit, than they do individually, and you get the supports that hold up the clamps for free-no extra charge. Since clamp buying is a hobby with these, you may want to load up that way instead. These Bessey clamps take top honors in strength, weight, and ease of use. Definitely a top quality product. Every show including Norm, Woodworks, etc. all sport Bessey clamps. They are the best! Now let's get into the Nitty Gritty.
2442 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Original stuff, great quality
1999 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This template guide is perfect. It fits my Dewalt DWP611 Palm Router and my Milwaukee 5616 Router with the plunge base.
479 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I originally purchased the Fulcrum book light from Walmart, but wasn't satisfied. Spent a few more dollars on the MB Xflex 2 and am completely satisfied. It has a press button for bright and less bright. I use the lesser light and it's plenty bright while reading in my dark indoor porch. It's lightweight, sturdy, and has padding on both clip ends. All the colors are neat, but settled for the black matte color, which goes with everything of course. Buying one for my mom, whom does a lot of bookwork at night.
2352 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 ok
3329 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 He adquirido este producto hace un tiempo y me ha resultado simplemente excelente, muy buena resistencia y corte limpio, sin lugar a dudas lo recomiendo al 100% y el precio esta muy bueno, es mejor unos dolares mas pero un producto que lo vale realmente.
Also, I wish the packaging box was big enough to keep assembled workbench in. I would prefer that to hanging the workbench on the garage wall, because I am sure the workbench will get very dusty in the garage over time.
For someone that it just getting in to woodworking, this is great tool, and I doubt that for my use (limited weekend/evening use) I'll ever exceed it's capabilities/useful life. I've got several Dewalt power tools that are 17 years old now and still function like new and I have had good experience with with their products. I am not a "DeWalt" only tool person though, I have Red, Blue, Orange, Yellow and Grey tools in my garage.
4676 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I ended up buying two of these because I have a step son. The first unit was great. The cuts were square, and there was some scoring on the face to keep it from sliding. The second unit is useful for building a barn, if you are not picky. The bottom is not flat, and neither is the front. The scoring on the face is insufficient, and even with a jig, it wobbles because of its not being square. You may get one that is fine. I am going to buy a Porter-Cable or Makita.
2555 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great addition to my cordless tool set. Love being able to set it down for hands free use!
to anyone that wants a very good Dado Blade Set.
6571 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works good for me.
7634 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 i love estwing hammer but the is a little light
7798 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good product well built - heavy duty.
7918 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When I was a kid in the late 70s my father a carpenter had every hammer known to man including a few Estwings so when I was old enough I tried them out to find my own personal best hammer. Sadly the Estwings of the era felt wrong on the downswing and the leather grip was so slippery it was hard to keep the thing from flying out of your hands. Thankfully someone redesigned the damn things and now they are nearly perfect, the feel is just right and the grips are very comfortable in the hand and don't slide at all! For those with poor aim the waffle head helps keep the head on the nail. The way these are made will probably last a lifetime. I cant complain about this hammer, its perfect.
8584 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought to replace a wooden handle hammer that split. This is really well made. The grip of the handle is good and the hammer is well balanced in the hand. This should last a long time & is made in the good ole USA.
6762 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have a couple of these clamps as well as the quick grip bar clamps and C clamps and spring clamps. They all have their perfect uses. These handi clamps are great for what I use them for, which is to hold materials together. I have used it to keep cabinet faces tight while installing screws (not to support the weight), for jigs that will not suffer a great deal of lateral pressure, holding drawer box faces flush while installing runners...etc.
9694 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The most important pneumatic fitting to not cheap out on!! Buy good female ends. These are good.
4907 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have you ever cut a dado and the parts fit perfectly, just clicking them together? You will every time with this set. You should make a test cut each time you change stock just to be sure, but this set is easy to setup. There is a chart that comes with it telling the mix of blades and chippers for each common thickness (I put mine in a sheet protecter to help me find it). If it is off just a little, slip in one or more of the supplied plastic shims to acheive perfection! I have a cheap caliper that I check plywood with and that gets me pretty close on the first try.
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6368 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Because of its size, this clamp does have some limitations; it cannot hold a great deal of weight or generate great amounts of pressure. For small projects like miniature boxes, frames or models, it is ideal. I use mine for all of the above and on my N-Guage railroad layout.
4369 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works very well. Franklin also has an "extended" open time version of Titebond II and its original formulation. If you're like me, the longer open times allow for much less hurried glue ups. I hope that Amazon considers carrying the extended versions!
7596 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used this tool to demo a flagstone/concrete patio and about 80 feet of sidewalk. I first tried the sledgehammer/prybar route, but that was too slow and tiresome. I got the job done by myself in less than 8 hours with this tool. It is quieter than gas/air powered hammers, but I still wore ear protection. It is easy to operate and not very fatiguing-the most tiring part is picking it up and setting it down. It is heavy, but I could lift it into the trunk of my car by myself. With 2 people lifting it is a breeze and the cart makes transporting it very easy. I ran it hard all day and it never complained- and this was a pretty beat up rental tool. I highly recommend this tool if electricity is available-it is much more convenient than gas and compressed air hammers. Plus it is powerful and durable enough for all but the biggest demolition jobs.
3257 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Please see my review on DeWalt DW 9043 bulb, as most of that applies here. Bulb worked great, but runs very hot. Lens very hot, after 2-3 seconds touch, reflector about the same. Metal hinge/holder too hot to touch. Some plastic smell in first 10 minute inspection. Checked again at 1 hour 5 minutes (total test time) and still the same. No scorched or melted plastic. A winner...UPDATE April27/12: Still working great with normal drops and bangs,lens heat not an issue... UPDATE dec 31, 2012: Wow, this bulb is tough thru drops and bangs from daily use; I wish I could find a girlfriend that was as bright and hot (and lasted as long) as this bulb.
6744 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've been using this item for a long time but needed another. bought it on amazo just to find out it was half the price in the retail store. the product works good!!
2541 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 THIS SAW IS GREAT,GOOD BALANCE ,GREAT PRICE, WE USE IT 5-6 DAYS A WEEK EVERY DAY NO PROBLEMS.THE TILT LOCK IS A GREAT FEATURS.
I do not consider the addition of soft clamping-pads to be much improvement since ALL woodworkers make their own pads from scrap wood, rubber, plastic or leather.
1646 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good product, easy to use
9449 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love it, does the job nicely---very handle for its quick-change feature. Just added another to my tool collection.
If I had to be critical of the buddies, I would be concerned for certain fence types that can not accept the challenge of the buddies creating lift on the fence. With the buddies set to press down on the work piece, when it enters the buddy it will press them up, and that creates a lifting. A less than substantial fence with a tie down only on the side, closest to you, may create a lifting concern. If your fence, when fastened holds on the rear and front, then the lift is of no concern. If your fence only holds down on one end, an easy way to determine the buddies usability is to simply fasten it, then use something to pry on it to test the level of resistance. The buddies are spring loaded and adjustable. To get the maximum usability without more frequent adjusting, a front and rear hold down fence is preferred.
5404 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Do a good job of covering up pocket screw holes, but be careful if they're installed into plywood as you may sand through the 1/50th of an inch "hardwood" veneer.
7727 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Lennox tools are a delight to work with. The craftsmanship is excellent. They're heavy and feel solid in your hand. The specs say the thin kerf and the titanium coating make cutting easier and enhance blade life up to 2x standard blades. I believe that. We've used cheaper blades, and they often last for only one project.
NOW IF YOU ADD THE LED LIGHT REPLACEMENT from dewalt, it becomes a super star. I have about twenty 18 volt batteries laying around and its great to know that I will ALWAYS have a long lasting flashlight available.
9854 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Work well
8906 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been using my data blades for a few months now and they are still sharp and running smooth. I use my set frequently on red oak with no issues and little chip out. This is my first and only Dado set, but I cannot imagine a better set.
2768 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 wonderful saw
The Xtra Flex 2 LED Book Light is both attractive and functional. Plus, it is very affordable and reasonably priced. You really can't go wrong with this one!
1) It uses short, cheap bits - so you spend less on replacement parts.
SUMMARY: It is a good drill, and does do the job well..... but, though they took the jobs to China, we pretty much still get a higher USA price! I am disappointed by that. Had I known it was not a USA made drill, and it was just another, pick a "China vs. China" product, I would have bought a less expensive unit like Sears, B & D, or Skill, etc. for about $25 to $30 less money. I do think that we need to demand that Amazon require these folks to list where it is made in the listing.... that is only reasonable.
653 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent put it in my motorcycle
5664 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My friends told me not to cheep out and buy the Fein. I could not be happier, it works great. The only issue is the blades are a bit pricy but worth every penny.
3370 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Does it's job, but wasn't quite square. Had to re-drill holes in the bottom to line up with holes in the base of my Delta closed stand bandsaw.
8655 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 BROKE - Despite the lower price, what is the point when it breaks so easily. After 2 years of light use, mine went disfunctional. Take the plastic cover off of the pressure relief apparatus and you will see how fragile the magnetic shut off and cheap plastic push button switch are. I'm debating on learning how to fix, replace or just go out and buy something designed a bit simpler. My unit keeps cycling and won't hold pressure.
143 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I needed a light to attach to my books so I could see better. This is a great light! Easy to carry and makes it much easier to see! I'll need it when I travel. I carry a Journal and write all information in it!
1323 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great replacement bulbs, and you can't beat the price. These are for my under cabinet lights in my kitchen. Check the wattage allowed on your light fixture to make sure. I almost bought the 20v but thankfully didn't, because I hadn't checked the fixture beforehand. I've only been using them for a month or so, so I can't give a review on longevity. I will update the review at some point.
4153 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Yee-ha! I love this tool! I bought it for cutting 12 X 12 cinder block tiles for my patio. Also bought a Makita 14 inch diamond blade for the job. Could not be any happier. One of the best buy in my lifetime.
8927 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I would have liked to get the Freud dial dado set, but don't use a dado blade often enough to justify the cost. Unlike some other reviews I read, my set was good quality and gives me a clean cut. I use a lot of Freud blades and with normal maintenance they have served me well.
1037 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good. Meet needs.
3808 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My D-handle base came as part of a router package I bought from Amazon.com. I can't imagine not having the D-handle. The toggle switch on the PC 690 is not very conveniently located. The D-handle base has the trigger switch, which turns on and off without fumbling or taking your eyes off the work. In addition, I think it gives me a more stable grip than holding the two standard knobs on the sides. Forward-backward tilt is much more easily controlled with the D-handle.
9033 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great value
9732 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These rubber air hoses are light years better than the cheap plastic/pvc/vinyl air hoses that come with most compressors. Do yourself a huge favor and toss the cheap ones and buy yourself one of these GoodYear rubber hoses. The extra pennies spent will be well worth it to save yourself the aggregation of wrestling with the cheap hoses.
9889 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 these are the best bit holders ,I have always used Dewalts, except these did not cost a lot it's a awsome deal on a quality product
6070 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 You get what you pay for. For the price tho I was thinking if its horrible it would be ok. Ive spent way to much time modifying and playing with this trying to get it work. The money I have put into this I could of (should of) made one myself. There use to be a You Tube vid with directions on how to modify it to get it to work but it is gone.
3168 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 This light leaves a lot to be desired. The neck needs to be stiffer so it doesn't droop and the power needs to be increased for a stronger bulb. The amount of light provided by this lamp is weak.
4121 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great. Much easier to use than I thought it would be.
3081 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This fit my Firestorm flashlight perfectly.
6650 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Gives you an extra hand to hold what your gluing together until it dries.
Use the thicker rods for the 618 router. A previous reviewer stated that the rods screw together for a longer offset. This is not true. The thin set of rods are threaded to allow them to screw into the Dewalt 610 router. The thicker set of rods are not threaded. If you have a longer offset than this guide will handle, you would be better off using a clamp and guide. But for cuts near the edge of a workpiece, fluted columns, strip inlays, and mortises ---> this edgeguide is great!
2319 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A very high quality tool indeed. My first project was a wooden gear clock and the Dewalt scroll saw did a great job on the delicate parts needed to complete it. It runs so smooth and quiet I was amazed.
BTW, if you go to the shark website, and read their PDF on their incredible hand-finished tools, the exact things that are missing are the "V-blade" in the cat's paw they claim grabs the nail. It's closer to a pinched U now.
6589 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Jobs that require a pipe wrench tend to require some oomf. This wrench brings plenty of it. Built to last a lifetime and get passed down.
9730 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I don't have much experience with these hoses, but after reading reviews I decided to get this one and am happy with it. Seems well constructed and is pliable, coilable, etc. It doesn't seem to be made of cheap rubber/plastic that would make it hard to coil or prone to kinking.
6661 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Much more torque or power than you would expect for a small driver. Adjustable clutch prevents stripping screws. Angle grip or straight with power trigger in a great location. I liked it so much I purchased two more for friends.
It is a bit tricky to have to "peek" over the adjustment housing to actually see the cut. Again, the SS was better, and the guide "notch" for cut guide reference is not ideal. At first it's easy to cut on the wrong side. Minor points. It's a good saw and definitely worth the money. Would be nice if it came with a rip fence. Almost nothing get's a five star rating in my book, (the Super Sawcat would have) but this is probably 4 1/2.
2- First class construction. Every component of this machine is precision. The aircraft aluminum shoe is a marvel to behold. Much better then the stamped steel some others use. The depth of cut release mechanism is the best I have seen. Big grabbable handle that smoothly releases the shoe. Ditto on the bevel release, both easy on the fingers and they lock down with confidence. I really like the grab handle at the front of the saw. Its grippy-rubber covered and fits the hand perfectly. The magnesium housing around the top of the blade looks cool and give this saw an impressive look. The adjustable handle is a clear break-through in saw design. Its a brilliant innovation and I'm surprised no other manufacturer thought of this before. It lets you set the angle your hand engages the tool with. So whether you are working material below your knees or even overhead, you have eight settings to chose from. I'm still experimenting with the settings, but with this saw, you have a choice. I really like the rubberized handle too. No more slipping out of a sweaty palm.
4355 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Not 5/8" arbor as described. The hole is much smaller. If you zoom in on the photo, which I didn't do before ordering, it says "10 mm arbor" in very tiny lettering on the blade. Returned.
I purchased a Shop-Vac 9064900 2-1/2-to-1-1/2-Inch Conversion Unit adapter from Amazon and it fixes my issues with this hose not fitting the Shop-Vac attachments. It also allows me to connect the hose to my DEWALT DWE7491RS 10-Inch Jobsite Table Saw. Still haven't figured out how to re-use the screw-in swivel adapter from the original Shop-Vac hose with this hose.
6869 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great wrenches, easier on the arms for all day use than similar sized steel wrenches. The offset wrench helps get in tight spots.
1017 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great.
As far as the saw goes, it is nice. I found virtually no vibration just like others have said. It cuts quickly and accurately. Being new to scroll saws I was amazed at how tiny the saw blade is. At first I thought it was a piece of wire in the bag of parts. I've cut some 1/2" MDF, 1/4" ply and some 1/2" walnut. The cuts are smooth and as accurate as I can follow a line right now.
Made in the U.S.A
My only minor gripe is that it doesn't ship from amazon but a 3rd party. Despite that, it arrived quickly (though packaged poorly) and they worked fine.
3886 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Overall, I wish that I had applied the purchase price of this drill press attachment to the purchase of a stand-alone mortising machine.
All-in-all, I think this fence will do just what I want it to. It fits my Makita RT0701C and, knowing how much the fence moves per dial rev, and more importantly, that it actually moves that much, making adjustments on will be much easier and more accurate.
2519 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you have the batteries already, this is a no brainer.
9576 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love these bit holders they work great and the price from Amazon is fair
5635 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 my dust collection main tubing is 4" with a 5" hose connecting the 4" tube to the 6" dust collector inlet through reducers i reviewed before but i did not want those big diameter hoses connected to my machines so i decided to buy many of these 4" to 2-1/2" reducers so i could use my machines more easily. a must.
6771 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Quickly upgraded a great saw to a much better saw. Well worth the money.
Available in colors other than pink; Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Light - Black,Xtra Flex 2 LED Book Light, Silver,Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Book/Craft/Clip-On Light, Green,Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Dual Book/Craft/Clip-On Light, Purple, and Xtra Flex 2 LED Book Light, Blue.
1797 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I purchased this to go with a circular saw I purchased on the same Order.
These inserts make it safer and cleaner when operating your saw. Being that mine are bright yellow, they also act as a reminder to me when I'm entering the DANGER ZONE.... You won't regret getting one, or more, of these for your shop.
Cons-
this meets all of my criteria for this purpose
Since hiring a pro to install my cabinets would have cost about $2000 it was well worth buying the Pony Clamps and T-Jak. Then I sold them for 75% of what I paid for them. Even if I hadn't sold them they paid for themselves many times over.
This tool has my highest recommendation.
8913 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This saw is fairly large and takes a little getting used to. It cuts on the pull stroke and so has a very fine flexible blade. Does a great job on plain old firing and also on hardwoods. Indispensable addition to the shop although it is moderately large and takes some effort to find a good place for storage. The current handle is plastic and doesn't see to be particularly sturdy but no signs on any problems so far.
So handle with care. I recommend it.
The Milwaukee 6390 has solved this problem. It is extremely well balanced and the design of the blade opening in the shoe allows for excellent visibility of the cut line from above the saw. As a right hander you do not need to lean over the saw to see your cut line. Some guys are in such a habit of doing just that, and it is a hard habit to break. I have pointed out to them how you can easily see the cut line from above and they always comment on how great that is.
8177 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 if you have used incra products before you know they are well made. this is no expection, it is very well made and has plenty of options for ur radius
6578 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The 4 1/2" mini clamps have a ton of great uses!
- Rugged and Durable
8193 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Super accurate measuring
3843 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the best jig saw blade I've ever used. Cuts very tight corners and goes threw 3/4" ply like butter.
With all that power, I have not experienced any binding, stalling, kicking, burning etc;
The Lenox set's claimed tooth life is double that of their older version, and seems believable. One of the best features, as the name implies, is the "speed slot" for easy removal of cut-out wood plugs from the saw -- it's simple, but it really works well. The saws are also deep enough to be useful, unlike some of the cheaper competitors. I've already cut through wood, Hardiplank, and metal protection plates with these.
5104 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just what I needed
3794 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits perfectly. Not OEM, but still good. It'll work just fine. I'm required to add nine more words, so this will fill it
8116 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent quality and it's so nice to have all these sizes. Make sure you order from a seller that has the "new" version. They have the stair-stepped "speed slots" to use a screwdriver to remove the plug. Also, the old version (which the hole saws are painted completely white, ie no black teeth) have HOLLOW shafts on the mandrels! Those are total crap quality, but the redesigned mandrels have solid shafts and are great! (FYI, there are still more sizes Lenox makes that aren't included in this kit!) They are available at certain box stores.
4817 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 really nice and well built has a lot of power and is heavy
4374 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Graet
5862 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Top Quality.
600 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This cute little battery-run (3 AAA, not included) light does what it says - bright light even on "dim". It's like florescent lighting....casts a bluish tint. It's certainly bright enough, but the eerie tint will give some a headache or at least depression. It fits my Kindle 1 cover just fine. Very tiny price. Fine for short term usage, but for me, not for longer reading sessions. Yes, it will do nicely in a power outage!
2609 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Easy to put together, and once the all the bolts are tightened it is solid. Great addition for my DW788
7378 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Use them all the time to join wood. It's a time saver. Bought a bunch of different sizes.
7929 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a solid, inexpensive tool that every handyman should have. A great value overall.
1120 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is an incredible deal, for the price. Don't hesitate, one very happy customer here.
6078 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good buy
4098 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best set I have bought to date. Smooth cut.
4749 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 First project was to put in nine biscuits into two pieces of 1x12x48 pine for a top-bar beehive roof. Maybe TMI, but they are at a 20* angle, which was problematic. The first couple were fine so I went merrily along doing the other seven, the last of which was barely cutting the wood. Had to make another half and start over. The thumbwheel that locks the height is kinda small .. you may want to give it a little extra "umph" with pliers if you are going in at an angle rather than straight in.
4152 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 WORKS GREAT !! Well made dado set !!
8635 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Got this for cutting tiles. It works great wet or dry. It was messy however it is not the blade fault any.
9969 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Maybe I'm missing something but when I use say a (DeWalt) Phillips or star drive bit in this thing all that sticks out is about 3/16" of bit tip. Then as soon as the "holder" touches the surface (or say you overdrive a bit and countersink the screw) you're driving the screw into, the top of the "holder" presses back and releases the bit. Then the only thing keeping it hanging off the so-called holder is the magnetism of the holder.
7491 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 TERRIBLE PACKAGING - GREAT PRODUCT, BUT PARTS WERE LOST AND BECAUSE OF THE RETURN POLICY AND THE BIRTHDAY TO ASSEMBLY DATE WE WERE NOT ABLE TO GET THEM REPLACED.
2- No blade brake. Some of the high end saws have this feature, I'm not sure why Milwaukee left this out. Maybe to save on weight. It would be a "nice to have."
1605 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great, if you need it, get it, no problems. Works in all of the Porter Cable Routers that I have. Zero complaints and I always find every little design flaw.
This is a quiet machine by comparison to others, but it is still plenty noisy. Protect your hearing, wear eye protection and a dust mask.
2615 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This saw has plenty of power for any job, and is the quietest and smoothest running saw I've ever used. Though the stock blade that comes with the saw is good, stick a Freud Diablo 40t on it and cut smooth as silk.
4524 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price. fast shipping. If you are doing wood projects then you have to get titebond its just the best. I am very new to the woodworking projects but everyone that I have talked to told me to buy this..so I did. and its great.
2322 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Thank You!
Totally recommend buying these bulbs. Each one comes in a little box.
On the downside it leaves a rather gaping hole on one side of the joint so it is not the preferred method for joining boards that are visible on both sides. They sell wooden plugs (in different wood species), but I am not impressed with them as they take a lot of fiddling to get them in and flush. I also have not used it for joining boards into panels (table tops or cabinet sides) because I prefer an old school biscuit joint with good clamping technique for a flush surface.
In the end, I'm thrilled with what I got with this separator. Is woodstock charging $30 for a $3 piece of plastic? Probably, but until someone else comes out with something to compete, they can ask what we'll pay, and it's still far cheaper than buying a brand new two-stage system.
1987 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 get the job done nicely
8378 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very well balanced!
1918 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you're using a porter-cable joiner - these things are super-solid and make and "excellent" joint - I don't know how I ever lived without this joiner and these biscuits. Read up on them - go to woodworking blog sites where pro woodworkers discuss joiners. No doubt, you will come back to buy these. So save yourself the time and just buy them - more time to work on your projects and get away from this computer, eh? I don't work for them or anyone who sells them - I have nothing to gain or loose. Just passing on the truth to fellow wood-workers trying to cut through all the bull out there. Simply put, these are the industry standard for a reason.
I cannot say that I am yet ready to sink hundreds of dollars into new clamps, nor will I throw away my trusty Pony pipe clamps, but my starter set of these Besseys will get A LOT of use around my shop in the years to come. I highly recommend that you try these for yourself!
The saw only uses plain blades. You cannot use pin blades in this unit. While that isn't a problem for my wife, some of you might like to have that option. If you must use pin blades, you'll need a different saw.
In summary...I'm an occasional woodworker and I don't use this router table very often, but every time I do, I wish I'd bought something else. There are better ones available in the same price range.
The next Euroboxes I hang will be done with the European version of the clamps!
Not heavy and easy to carry to work sites.
4663 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are a great safety device and they help make sure that cuts on the table saw are straight. I have recommended these to several others in the trades and they also really like them. Highly recommended.
5673 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works grate on small drills
Overall I'm satisfied with the unit, and believe it will make using my table saw both more safe and more enjoyable. I'll save time over having to remove and reinstall the old blade guard the way I used to, but considering the time to install the Uniguard, payback won't come for awhile.
On a test hole (through a fresh 2x4), the inch saw worked efficiently and quickly. I did not test with metal, but was pleased to see that Lenox included a laminated card listing all the saws and their recommended speeds through five different kinds of metal (mild steel, stainless steel, iron, brass, and aluminum/copper/zinc).
6536 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Purchased these clamps because they are made in USA. Always looking for American made products. Keep Americans working, buy American!!
Alex
I'm holding back 1 star to see how well the tool holds up over time, but 25% of the way into my basement project, I'm extremely pleased with its performance.
8857 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This saw you will not believe what a nice clean cut it does... Takes a little getting use to, but once you learn what/how to do, it's an ease. I should have purchased one years ago. One thing the course is real course and if used wrong will draw blood. On the other hand the fine is the smoothest cut you'll ever get from a hand saw....
6140 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought a package of these blades to use to help cut the roots on a stump of a tree in my yard. The good news is that the stump is out. The bad it took 2 blades to do the trick. Ice hardened or not, the blades don't cut rocks. The teeth are still there but they are not sharp. These blades have a 5 year warranty, but I don't see how they'd last that long... Back to my story, when I hit a small rock, sparks flew, dirt spewed, roots still cut though.
1332 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just like the ones in the store only I got 10 instead of one or two for the same price. They work well and are a great purchase.
One definite minus is that Fein includes no instructions. I know that a sander is a pretty simple machine, but there are a couple of items in the box that didn't make sense to me right away, and it's nice to have instructions to make you feel confident you're doing things correctly.
7710 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had this tool for about 6 hours now and it has payed for itself. It saves your hands not to mention time and material. The specific caulk we use this on has a tenancy to leak bout the back of the tube into the barrel of the calking gun and jam everything up. With the caulk master it uses air pressure to push out the material so none leaks out the back. This thing is great and I wish I had it months ago when i started this job.
8797 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a Mitutoyo set that I have been using for 5 years and thought there was none better out there. I ordered the Starret set for work and when it arrived I was impressed and I immediately began checking it out against the highest accuracy precission ground square and the square head and the protractor(set at 90) where dead on. This is a great tool! My only gripe is that it came in a cardboard box. Doesn't a great tool deserve a great case? I guess Starret doesn't think so and now I will spend a good couple of days building it a proper home. Come on... would a nice wooden box have added that much to the price?
I've heard some of the internal electronics aren't known for their longevity. If I get at least a couple years out of this beast I think it will have been worth every penny but people seem to have them longer than that. But don't let nostalgia rule your purchasing decision. Yes this model is tried and true but Makita has one like that still on the market with some nice upgrades and I was on the verge of getting that Milwaukee fixed base myself. The price I got was much cheaper than those. It's not worth more than the finest modern routers of its class which is what too many people think they're going to get for it used, apparently.
3763 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is that this screwdriver is a bit pricey and also a bit large for a 3.6V model. But if you do a lot of electronic assembly or repair, this is the screwdriver for you. This model has a 2 speed transmission with a surprising amount of torque in low gear and fast (600 RPM) in high gear. The most important feature though is the electronic clutch. You will not strip even the most delicate screws with this screwdriver. If you are looking for an all purpose drill driver or you want something with lots of power, the DeWalt may be a better choice as it is cheaper and more powerful. But if you need a screwdriver for delicate work that is fast, fairly powerful and won't strip out small screws, this is the only choice. Normally, I say the more power the better but if you want a screwdriver with a precision clutch for delicate work, this is THE tool for you.
No problems with these blades.
For remodeling, basement finishing, or extensions this drill really shines. Trying to accomplish drilling many holes in wall studs with a standard electric drill would be very time consuming if not impossible for simply not being able to fit one between the studs. If however you do this kind of work every day as a business I would consider either the Hole Hawg or the new Super Hole Hawg. These units are more expensive but feature higher chuck speeds and a transmission that allows you to select the high or low speed without the use of tools. This will allow you to get work done faster when on really big jobs. But for the home owner that enjoys remodeling this Right Angle Drill is really the best choice as it is two tools in one when you consider the D-handle alone with the RAD unit removed.
6884 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Light weight, strong grip, and made in the USA.
7515 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the only way to buy these excellent but pricey screws. They are not only super for pocket holes but for other assembly when you need that washer to draw material together. Great buy, great product.
8061 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 thank you as described
5522 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GOOD
There is another problem with the PC collets. I had a great deal of difficulty getting bits in and out of the 3 examples I received (two 1/2" and one 1/4", which I ordered separately). The final straw came with the last bit I tested on the second 7518 I received. It was a brand new, 1/2" shank Whiteside bit, with the protective coating still in place, covering the cutting edges. I struggled to get it into the collet and when I tried to remove it, I had to use so much force that the protective coating came off the bit and my thumb slid along the cutting edge, cutting it very deeply. After dealing with the medical emergency, I looked closely at the interior bore of the collet with a loupe. I was surprised to see a significant number of burrs attached to the slots in the bore. I went to work on the collet with needle files and some 1000 grit wet/dry paper and eventually got it to the point where I could get bits in and out without too much trouble.
8315 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Initially when I looked at this tool, I thought that it was a bit pricey for a digital protractor. Now I find myself using this tool for framing, trim work, and saw alignment. It has been invaluable in checking miter gauges for accuracy, you could use a protractor or speed square, but this is more accurate than a speed square and much quicker than either, especially if you need to make adjustments. This tool impressed me when I was checking alignment on my sliding compound miter saw. I wanted to verify its accuracy out of the box so I dialed into 90 / 0 degrees, the BOSCH protractor read 90.3, flipped it over and measured the other side of the blade and it read 89.7. Definitley much quicker than the conventional way, and you can easily use this with the table saw. Typically over time ( about 5 months now ) this tool reads between 0.0 and 0.1 accuracy, and like most scales you can check its accuracy and know what your margin of accuracy is. The back spring angle feature is very handy for crown molding, and for checking corners the back edge is rounded so as not to foil your reading in an inside corner measurement. This tool does so much more than I have mentioned, these are just tasks that I have used repeatedly and successfully. A carrying case would be nice, as this unit is nicely machined, it has a level built in which is handy and for quick checks, it saves holding two tools. So far, I am very satisfied with this tool.
9046 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great
- Compact and Lightweight
2677 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 This saw is awesome....except. Don't expect square cuts, because the shoe on every single one I have seen/used is warped right where you need to hold your square to set the blade-to-shoe bevel to be square when adjusting it. If this saw had the same MAG shoe as the Porter Cable, I would have kept it. But, I exchanged it for a Porter Cable, and even though I don't have Tilt-lok, I have a keyless blade change, and good square cuts.
The solution I found was to get a 45 degree pvc plumbing joint for about $3. I could not find any other plumbing part that fit snugly, all the others were loose. The elbow holds the reducer snugly as well as the port from the tablesaw. I epoxied the adapter to the pvc elbow. You can then tape or glue the elbow to your tablesaw port as you desire for your purposes. This method worked a lot better than spending another $25 on a 4" hose that I did not need.
59 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent product. Well made and works as advertised. I've had it for over a year now with no issues.
1474 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Did they job at a tenth of the cost of buying from Home Depot. 6 more words required 6 more words required
6101 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does exactly what a 4-inch to 3-inch reducer is intended to do. I had no issues connecting this reducer between my 4-inch exhaust fan air duct and my 3-inch exhaust fan air duct. I only had to add some clamps to secure the two air ducts to this reducer. If you need a reducer for your bathroom exhaust fan air duct, this is exactly the product you need!
3031 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 definitely a *major* improvement over not having one.
Save yourself time / energy to turn on / off a bedroom light and only illuminate your book.
This particular jigsaw was thoroughly abused every day for years. We'd burn through all the sears brand stuff, replacing them every few months, but the Bosch tools only needed the occasional cleaning and replacement blade.
2739 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 dewalt means quality
4896 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought this saw and have used it a lot in refurbishing an old house. It is a powerful and excellent saw and it cuts exceptionally true even through very thick stock. The only problem some people might have with it is that it is quite large and heavy. I have large hands so this is not a serious problem but thank God I did not buy the even larger Bosch model which is REALLY huge! Also, changing blades is a pain if you do not do it all the time since the procedure is overly complicated. No wonder they put it on the barrel of the saw!
If you don't mind the lower light output and a yellower light these fit the bill.
Dust seems to fly even with a good dust collection system attached to the saw's dust collection chute. I've found that if you position a hose near the rear base of the blade (careful when you're sliding) that dust collection is much better. The optional standalone dust collection bag is worthless. Although it does collect some sawdust; more of it goes airborne than is trapped in the bag.
8313 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought two of these several years ago and they are still working great. Good quality, sturdy insulation and flexible. It is a bit pricey. The US Wire 74050 12/3 50-Foot extension cord is similar for less $$. I own both.
4598 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Dries fast and semi clear. I use it to glue figured tops on guitar bodys and haven't had any problems yet.
3003 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice rechargeable flashlight. extra bulb inside light. Long lasting powerful light. Pivoting head ,let you put the light were you want it for hands free operation
6039 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fit my dewalt table saw perfectly, its a portable one. leveled out in a second, blade cut, bang was ready to roll with no tear out.it isn't rocket science, its wood working ooooohhhhhh
5337 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect!
I installed a set of five upper cabinets I made without a helper. The line between adjacent cabinets is barely noticeable. I give the product 5 stars because it does exactly what it is suppose to do. I cannot comment on how long the clamps will last, but for me it does not matter because I do not install cabinets for a living. I assume that plastic will break eventually if you use the clamps on a daily basis.
The plastic part that contacts the workpiece is smooth, and slides with very little resistance. The guide has a dust collection port with reducer. My flexible woodcraft shop vac hose fit the edgeguide without an adapter. By the way the woodcraft hose also fits the DW618 plunge router without an adapter too. Anyway I now have good dust collection through the plunge base for inboard cuts, or through the edgeguide for profiling cuts. A nice feature is the split fence, which you can slide outward to create an opening for the bit.
459 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Says it takes 2 2032 batterys, so I ordered a 25 pack along with the light. It does not take these type of batterys!!
Once I changed the blades, the planer had a completely different sound. Sometimes, the motor speed doesn't even change when the blades hit the wood... that's how much difference the blades made.
8758 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 a+
4414 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 SUpposed to work well on vinyl siding. I haven't tried yet. Does Not work with Mobile home skirting. It destroys it.
7533 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Surprisingly sturdy, but not rock solid (nor was it intended to be). I would buy this again no questions asked.
4854 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great
3959 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works well with my Fein tool.
1785 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Worst shop purchase ever! I was looking for an attachment primarily to cut circles in my projects. In order to do this, you must remove 3 screws from the sliding plate and remove the edge runner. The screws were impossible to remove, and even with an "easy-out" they would not come out. So Now I have a tool with 3 stripped screws. Just for information, I also tried the front face screws, which also would no budge. I'm guessing that even though the instructions require their removal to add the swing pin, these screws have been chemically locked in.
5173 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Not much more expensive than the no name version. I buy multiple of these so that I have stored in several locations when I need one.
185 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome little light!
1637 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Received as advertised.
7311 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Made building the cabinets easier. Diy kitchen cabinets. would be using these on more projects
3238 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love this item
8430 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I hadn't been able to perfectly square-up my 12" radial arm saw until I bought the Bosch DWM40L Miter Finder Digital Protractor/Angle Finder. Using a large square, or my other protractor tools, the blade appeared to be at a perfect right angle to the fence, but cuts were ever so slighly off-square. Placing one edge of this tool on the 12" blade and the other on the left side of saw fence, it read 89.7 degrees. Placing it on the blade and the right side of the fence, it read 90.3 degrees -- the perfect complement of the first reading. After a good bit of adjusting on the saw, I was finally able to get a 90.0 reading on both sides. Now, the radial arm saw cuts accurate right angles. I used this tool to "perfectly" set right angles on several tools, and have used it sucessfully in construction projects to precisely match angles.
4192 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 As one reviewer has already noted, the dial a width dado by Freud is a bit of a challenge to tighten on the Dewalt 746 hybrid saw. But it is worth the hassel. You cannot use the supplied wrench, and your saw wrench will not fit either. I found that a big ol craftsman combo wrench works just fine to tighten the nut. The "box" end grips just enough to allow you to tighten the nut perfectly. It is worth the extra effort. This is absolutely the best dado I have ever used. Even cuts across grain in veneer plywood are clean and have no tearout, and dadoes cut in hardwoods are things of beauty. Adjustment of the cut is fast and easy, and if you keep a "log" of settings, you can return to a particular cut with confidence that it will duplicate the last cut. Hard to do with shims.
3567 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My wife wants crown molding in the dining room. Someday I will have to install it, and I am ready when I am no longer able to push it any further into the future.
Even though this is a lighter wrench, this wrench will last just as long or longer. An outstanding buy, expecailly if your job requires you to use large pipe wrenches.
Except for the wheels and feet, there are no plastic parts on this mobile base. Its all steel construction which I very much like in my shop. Even the lever for the pivot wheel is steel.
In younger days, I did a bit of framing. For that I prefer a slightly heavier hammer, 20 or 22 ounce. For most hammering needs, this is the best and most versatile hammer. It's light, but not wimpy light. You can still drive a bunch of long nails fast. Also, at the end of the day, your wrist and elbows won't ache as much. Lighter weight and shock absorption makes a HUGE difference in how your joints feel the next day.
I didn't have a mount for my router right away and this acted as the guide so I could make straight cuts inside a piece of wood.
7222 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good quality, heavy duty clamps.
8178 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is an easy to use extremely accurate protractor. Excellent product for the price.
4. The price! Who cares if it took me a few hours to put together this little wonder, I didn't want to spend another $1,700 like I did on the last table. The most time consuming element is getting the router plate "just right".
1252 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 they work very well I changer the 20 watt to 10 watt .now I can put more lights on the transformer.
9320 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome, no more horrible freight fittings ever again.
* Light is white - I prefer white light over the yellow or natural light for reading.
3291 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When I retired a couple of years ago, I went on a tool buying binge. I wanted to replace my old Craftsman 12 inch radial arm saw with a sliding miter saw. The issue was safety.
5309 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used these for a hole for the out side generator power cord thru the wall. Positive closure and mounted well with a few stainless screws.
7728 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great set of saws that covers quite a few dimensions for holes.
1341 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fast shipping, working great
I actually got the idea for using this drill as a sander from the book,BUILDING BEAUTIFUL BOXES WITH YOUR BANDSAW, by Lois Keener Ventura (seperate review). I also have a stationary belt sander and Jet spindle sander (seperate review), and I use these quite a lot, but for those small tight spots its hard to beat this combination.
5583 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It works great and does what it is supposed to. It works great and does what it is supposed to.
4146 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Fits the saw (c7sb2) just fine. Does not, however, fit into its holder in the case. So it has to bounce around in there. Not a big deal, but as a genuine Hitachi part you would think it would fit the case better. But, if you buy a Hitachi saw, this is the rip fence you need.
Again, these are good and handy clamps, just be careful of over tightening the QG150 and Mini Bar or you will be replacing them. I gave these 5 stars because the failures were due to my over use.
8224 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've used my blue and silver hammer for years. Well balanced and strong. Weird to say, but it is a work of art that you can use. Purchased this for my grandson's toolbox. And as an added bonus... it's still Made in USA.
7979 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used these blades for unconventional recip saw duties for quite a while now. I have trimmed limbs as large as 8" off trees and even cut down smaller trees. The only limit after the length of the blade is the length of your extension cord and the breadth of your imagination. You will want to use a little slower blade speed to keep the blade from "whipping," but on thicker wood you can speed it up. You will find lots of uses for a recip blade this long. Maybe timber framing? I don't know, but someday I'd like to try it.
- Legs: There's no appreciable front to back wobble, but the legs have little rigidity side-to-side. Feeding a board through the router shouldn't also move the table sideways by 1/2 inch. (Each side is bolted to the table top through two posts that project slightly below the strengthening ridges on the bottom of the table top. That provides them an excellent axis for the legs to wiggle.) Drilling a couple of holes and bolting some bar stock (a piece of wood would work just as well) between the bottom of the two legs helped stabilize it. This obviously isn't a problem if you clamp the entire thing down as the manual recommends, but poor design is still poor design...you'll notice that competing router tables all have something that connects the right-side legs with the left-side legs.
8863 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Had no experience with a pull saw until I got this one and the Shark 10-2204 detail saw. It comes very sharp and was easy to learn to use. Rip cuts or cross cuts it cuts clean and straight.
All in all, I am very pleased with this purchase. I attached the saw to a mobile stand (the Trojan) and bought a better blade than the one provided when I am doing fine cutting. The blade that was provided works fine for rough carpentry projects.
- It's amazing how well this thing works! I had to open it up a couple times to look because there was no dust in my collectors bag!
7209 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You can't go wrong with Pony clamps nor can one person ever have enough
239 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great light and perfect for my needs. I use it as a small desk lamp at the computer. There are times when I need a bit more light on the keyboard when typing passwords, etc. This is just what I was looking for.
9006 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this to work with my Jet JWTS-10jf table saw and it does a very fine job. I have used it many times since owning it and have not once second guessed my purchase. Money well spent.
5230 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is the factory replacement for the sanding pad on the Fein Multimaster Q Edition. For speed and efficiency of sanding, most users probably use the highest speed setting. And doing that will melt the edges of the pad and it's velcro surface. As good as this tool is, it certainly has its limitations, and this is one of them.
If Dewalt wants to reimburse me some way for having to fix this, I would change my review. I don't see that happening so it will probably stay this way.
Hard to read bevel scale.
6583 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I needed extra clamps so figured why not
0 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 returned, decided against this product
8078 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Opening the carton I thought I'd blown it ordering these. But after setting them up and snapping the base plate in place, it was definately love at second sight. Extremely stable and no joke about the support ability. Great for carrying around and very compact storage. Only flaw is the top grooved cap piece being held on by a wire tie, which can be lived with because all the rest of the sawhorse is great. Now the problem is the back order status of the outfeed rollers. These are truely pieces of equipment that will hold up last a long time.
3537 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I am very disappointed with this sander. I thought it would work great for sanding large table tops. Instead I have found that a large belt sander (4x24) followed by a finishing sander does a much better and quicker job. I have the Porter Cable 4x24 sander and the Porter Cable 330 finishing sander.
3792 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Not much to say when we're talking about very, very thin pieces of metal. They work. I would hope Freud would come up with a better package design. Hard to open the bubble pack without compromising the shims.
2. Clamping two flat boards together to drill through both of them.
6002 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well made. Easy to install. Works great on my dewalt table saw
5801 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great addition to the saber saw.
505 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this when I bought the Kindle 2 three years ago and all I can say is that this light is still going strong and the Kindle died after a year. This is the best book light I've ever used (it has gotten me through something like ten or fifteen overnight bus rides and flights) and I'm sure it will continue to be for many years to come.
The top tray is adequate for a collection of accessories, like driver bits, right-angle driver, and loose bits. It will not take any of the drill index boxes I own.
9056 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 After a few years it became sticky and slimy. It was exposed to no harsh chemicals. It just aged badly. The hose remained reasonably flexible although it was always hard to wind up or coil. It was just disgusting to use. I had to replace it but the only thing wrong with it was the coating. I think the rubber is treated to resist stains and that breaks down over time and turns to something like the coating on a used lollipop on a summer sidewalk.
I also purchased a stand and light with the saw. Assembly was a snap. The light is a real blessing. It stays right where I put it so far. The stand is 3 legged and I wish it was on some sort of roller but I am not sure how stable it would be on wheels with only 3 legs. I have to give this more thought.
57 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 nice size,2nd one i own,bright enough for my purpose,lighting an exercise monitor with no backlite
The blade itself is ground at 25 degrees and mine actually had a bit of a ding in it out of the box, however, the manual states the blade should be honed to 30 degrees anyway, so after about 20 minutes with a diamond sharpening stone and plane blade sharpening jig, I was able to remove the ding at 25 degrees and then hone a nice sharp edge at 30 degrees. A few quick tests of the product and it worked great.
7284 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Been using them for years, collection of 20+. Throw a wrench to the handle for extra cranking power, it will take it. Frankly, I use them on galvanized pipe with little issue. Another brand has a design for a stand built into the heads. I've added oak blocks with pipe holes and 2" extension above the head and screwed it to the heads. The set-up sets on the blocks just fine, making handle cranking easier and a cushioned face on the clamps.
And, the case that comes with it makes it easy to take care of and store the set.
7768 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product hard to find...
9063 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I went to my local big box that doesn't carry Dewalt. I paid almost double this for a Bosch blade, and it dulled very quickly. These Dewalt blades are smooth as silk, and work for a long time.
7326 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Used this while building my house for many projects. Its very stable and well made. Cant say anything bad about it - Solid Item.
5085 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Seriously. As good. Maybe better.
The light and flexibility is definitely useful, but it isn't as bright as you would hope. I think the flexible arm will eventually become brittle and break also. I used this a lot in my attic and it worked great, much better than the light mentioned from the kit.
The raised panel bit requires you to obviously lower your routers RPM and you must make the recommended 3 passes to get a nice clean panel.
8057 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Really isn't a substitute for this tool. Nothing comes this close to doing the job as efficiency and accurately. These should be on every job site.
5425 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It is what it is supposed to be. Perfect.
3042 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It's OK for a bulb but a great price for two
7487 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What can I say. These screws are hard to find. Lowes is the only place in my area where I've seen them, but only in 25 or 50 count packs. Plus they don't have a great selection of sizes. These are great because you save money buying in larger quantities. Why shop anywhere else?
All in all, this really cuts you loose with resaw capacity. Too bad it's not standard equipment.
I use a rubber fitting clamp to connect to a 4" plastic hose port. This will not be the only fitting you need unless you use bare 4" hoses.
5123 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As described
4015 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I'm a fan of Makita tools. I have more than a dozen Makita tools, from cordless weed wacker to circular saw. So, when it came time to replace my Dewalt cutoff saw, I didn't hesitate to order a Makita. This ended up being a disappointment in design, construction and performance. I'm comparing this saw side-by-side with a Dewalt D28715, same price in stores as this Makita. I'm also comparing it to what I can remember of my lower priced Ridgid, which got stolen. The only pro is that the Makita weighs less the others, but that's not all good because that weight savings is due to poor construction.
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I got the 6" version for use in an under-powered (1.5HP) table saw. If your saw is beefier, the 8" version would enable you to cut deeper dadoes.
So why have I given it a 4 star rating? Two words, dust collection... or lack thereof. For as long as this model has been on the market PC have still not given any serious consideration to how to effectively collect the considerable amount of dust generated by this tool. There is a boot PC sells as an add-on that fits over the base. However, unless your only sanding flat surfaces AND are willing to drag a vacuum hose around you can rule this accessory out. Something, anything would help especially with so much dust control regulations being imposed by various government agencies, work place safety boards, fire marshals and insurance companies.
This stand is a bit tedious to assemble, but the included drawing helped a bit. The instructions make it very clear they want you to bolt this thing down, but don't worry it. I suppose someone tipped it over on a dog once, so they added this to the instructions to reduce liability. It is a tripod, so keep the kids from playing monkey-bar with it and you'll be fine.
9709 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Made in USA was a better tool
One move in the right direction for this router is its weight! You need it for the type
2601 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Rugged construction, nice long guide rods, adjustable fence. Have not figured out fine adjustment but easy enough to set with out.
1572 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great bice!
I gave my honest opinion in this review in exchange for a promotional light.
6743 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My usual clamps are Bessey but I have several sets of Quick Grips which are very handy. The entire line of quick Grips are great for being able to quickly apply clamping pressure while holding the work piece in place with one hand and working this clamp with the other. Quite often I use there to hold things in place before applying the sturdier Bessey clamps, but more and more I am finding these (quick clamps) are sufficient. Irwin makes 4 different families of One-Handed Bar Clamps that basically differ in strength and robustness. Be careful of over tightening the lighter duty ones as this will result in a sprung clamp that will lose its ability to hold pressure (it will slip). This has happened to me with several Irwin bar clamps and they had to be tossed. NOTE: I have yet to break aSL300 or XP600 series clamp under normal conditions. In testing (repeatedly clamping at different lengths applying as much trigger pressure as I could) I was able to eventually get an SL300 to slip at different points along the bar. However, this was only after a lot of this abuse. The XP600 never failed. But as I said, it was easy to over tighten and cause failure in the QG150 and Mini Bar series.
3968 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very useful but a little pricey.
NO SINGLE DEVICE like this will fix a cheap machine, bad bearings or sloppy adjustment.
I have not reviewed or commented on any of the finger joint fixtures or jigs that are available on the market, because I built my own fixture, and it works integrally with the Dial-A-Width dado set. The critical distance that allows you to precisely vary the tightness or looseness of the finger joint is the distance from the side of the blade nearest the indexing pin to the indexing pin itself. I made the indexing pin out of steel, and securely mounted it. Once you fix this distance( and in my case I made it exactly the same width as the steel indexing pin), then you can use the dial-a-width feature of this blade set to adjust the tightness of fit( again within .004", which is good enough for me). In the finger joint fixtures I've seen on the market, the adjustment of blade to indexing pin seems very imprecise, thus the joint tightness or looseness seems difficult to control.
Speaking of the graduations on the adjustment dial - there's no tick-mark to line it up to (at least I don't see one). Options - 1) pick a spot to use as your zero point 2) make a mark with a paint pen 3) use a small file to make a small notch.
9692 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use these drives on a daily basis and all day long, up to a 12 hour shift. And I use them in a Makita brushless impact gun. So long story short, I break them on a regular basis and need to find replacements as cheaply as possible. These fit the bill. Since I go through about 3 a month, I find the cheapest replacements I can find. Thank god for Amazon. And it has nothing to do with the quality of the bit. I use them and use them very very hard. That's why the short life span.
146 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 After a week, dims so much that it is useless. New batteries didn't make a difference.
2368 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent
1767 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It works as advertised. I'm building a workbench and have used this extensively so far. For the price point I have no complaints. For a great fence I'd have to step up to Festool but I'm not ready for that yet.
2052 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work as designed! Also worked with my Makita router for a dovetail and other home-made jigs.
1851 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the finest sander on the market. Virtually vibration free and no swirl marks. The PC 505 simply floats across the work surface. I actually look forward sanding my projects. I can use it for hours without the fatigue I experience with random orbit sanders and get a much better finish. As another reviewer noted it lacks dust collection. I'm not to impressed with any of the dust collection systems I've seen on other sanders anyway. Buy or build yourself a sanding table, and sand away. This is far and away the best power tool purchase I have ever made.
1409 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I go through a lot of these bulbs with my kitchen lighting. They are used in the under-cabinet lights and the pendant above the counter. About a year ago I replaced half of them with LEDs. This increased the life of the regular bulbs considerably (lower currents in the system means less wear and tear, so the speak). But they still burn out. These bulbs are a perfect replacement. They seem slightly less bright than say the GE brand that you get at the hardware store or the IKEA replacement bulbs, but the difference is barely noticeable. I give them a thumbs-up.
9935 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works as advertised, no problems
I am a contractor so maintaining and repairing my own equipment is a no brainer for me.
PRECISION
1562 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good replacement bulbs
8838 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 First pull saw and I already know I won't soon go back to Western push. I have yet to get an easy cut with the 9tpi side, but the 17 side cuts like butter through anything.
The unit is actually 17 inches long. The inexpensive, optional extension available for this unit, will increaase your usability, and give you the capability of measuring on shorter surfaces.
Here is a link to my followup video demonstrating this mod:
1527 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Working perfectly in our old bollard lights. So pleased to go LED outside as we have done indoors. Replaced 10 20 watt halogens with these. Counting the pennies we are saving.
5880 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The best blade made as far as I'm concerned
5100 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Okay, the piece itself is excellent, but it is the same size as your most wood working tools, so it will not fit or insert. You will still need to make an extension between your machine and the dust collection to fit. I have done an extension to fit this which is not necessary.
7722 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GOOD QUALITY
120 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice bright light. Wide enough for a book, doesn't disturb anyone else close by.
2648 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had to rebuild my 15yr old deck this past summer. My craftsman CS just wasn't cutting it (pun). Said this will never do. Went to local big box and got this Milwaukee. I can tell you it's one sweet saw. Powerful enough to cut thru 2x treated lumber with ease. Hasn't bound up on me, although I guess if one cuts crooked enough any CS would bind, my craftsmans was always binding, motor running blade stopped stuf like that. These things don't exist with this saw. I think the blade that comes with this saw is pretty good. I used it all thru my deck rebuild with no problems. As another has said, this saw is not very loud, it is a pleasure to use. This saw isn't the least expensive out there, but it's well worth the money. I haven't read all the reviews but can't believe anyone who has used this saw would not like it. Highly recommend it.
And let me add one more item: Woodpeckers ([..], many items sold on Amazon) sells an aluminum plate to install a Porter Cable 121 portable oscillating spindle sander into a router table. I bought one of the plates and the sander. I now have a table-mounted oscillating spindle sander that is the rival of anything Delta or others sell, without taking up nearly as much of my shop space. Fantastic setup.
1413 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No problems
2364 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 works awesome, love it!
9436 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 At first when I ordered this, I thought it was for longer pieces of work. It is actually for shorter pieces. This is an add on for the Bosch Digital Protractor. What this extension allows you to do is extend it just a little bit, or as much as you need, not off the end of the leg, but rather BACK OVER THE ELBOW OF THE UNIT, to measure the angle of something that may be only 3 or 4 inches in length. By extending it the short distance, getting the angle, then deducting it from 180 degrees you can get an accurate measurement. The instructions that come with it, show you a picture of someone who is outside,holding the protractor against a wall, and extending the extension backwards across the knee to get the slope measurement of an outside window sill plate.
7431 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a welcome addition to my dust removal setup. It allows me to expand the use of my dust collector to more tools.
Handy Dan
4560 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great. very durable and well made
451 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have vision impairment and need a bright light in order to focus properly. I put one of these on my exercise bike because I couldn't see the LED display. Solved the problem! I also put one on a book stand where I keep my big dictionary. It is easy to turn on and off and has two light levels. Great little light.
2810 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 on par with other Dewalt tools. Great drill at a great price! hasn't let me down yet and has TONS of torque.
I'd been using a Freud 40 tooth thin kerf and assumed the Forrest would be better, but HOW MUCH better quality of cut the Forrest gave me absolutely blew my wig back. I'm a believer; I'll use nothing else from here on out.
7406 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was looking for a high quality, well built router table. I searched for quite a while, comparing the various brands, and types. I finally settled on the Kreg Router Table mainly because of the fence system, and the fact that I already own several Kreg tools. This table did not disappoint me at all.
2372 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice, it's got two sets of attachment rods at different sizes and a micro adjustment nob that comes in very handy
In the end, when you are on the end of a tall ladder and you would rather be holding onto the ladder than holding onto the screw so you can drive it, this is the tool for you. Also, if you will be driving a lot of screws in wood and you don't want the skin of your fingertips worn off as you steady each screw for driving, buy one of these!
7039 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Important. This product is intended for use with ladders with rung spacing of 12". Be sure to check your ladder rung spacing before buying.
Best to buy in bulk if you find yourself using one particular size. The more you buy of them the more you save. It's a nice way to join wood and hide the joinery as well.
2692 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I figured that if this thing survived the job I purchased it for, it would be doing good. It has that and quite a few more that were just rough. So far (knock on wood) I haven't experienced the switch problem or dust attachment problem that other reviewers have had. We almost always use it attached to a vacuum. And that's one of the reasons why it probably gets more use than some of our other sanders. The vacuum attachment works better with it than on our other sanders. So far, despite a lightweight appearance that would make you suspicious of its durability, it's still sanding through some rough territory for us.
description that one has to place the control pedal on the side of the base
If you lost it and are looking to replace it, forget it and go buy a new blade with the money you save.
This drill meets all my expectations as a high quality industrial tool. I think it is a very good value for the money spent. I paid $56 for a factory rebuilt, shipped to my door.
4938 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Workhorse
I carry about a half-dozen tools in my tool belt regularly, and this is one of them. (The others are a 7" speed square, hammer, 25 foot tape, nail set, pencil and sharpener).
2258 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have had two of these flashlights since they first came out (in 1993 or 1994 I think) and we use them constantly! Each light is used an average of 4 times per night to "take the dogs out" in addition to other incidentals.
For the record, at this price I wouldn't take the time to make this by hand.
6202 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Purchased this vise to use on a custom wood worker's bench. Very heavy, sturdy, and well built.
389 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The good thing about this book light is is that it has two settings and is quite bright. The flexibility of the neck comes in very handy. Battery life could be a bit better but other than that, it's a pretty good light. I would recommend it.
7157 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Much better than pipe clamps, since flex much less. Pipe clamps OK for short distances, but not long like these are capable of.
1013 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product, not super bright like the 10 watt bulbs I had. Great for task lighting or reading without being offensively bright.
9000 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
The blade that came with the saw is quite good.
The design of the joiner is very ergonomic, the front handle works very well for holding the joiner both flush and square.
675 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fast service. nio problems.
Unfortunately it bogs down constantly when I use it and is essentially worthless for any heavy duty grinding tasks. It might be great if you need a light-duty variable speed grinder but otherwise it's a waste of money; might as well just buy a cordless. Bosch doesn't seem to make any 5" grinders over 10 amps.
And if you're thinking cordless - don't do it. Cordless tools have their place, but this isn't one of them. As mentioned above, you want to keep this thing pegged as you're popping screws in. Having a power cord attached to you is a very small price to pay for never having to worry about a constantly diminishing battery charge.
1009 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good item and good price
1088 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good product at a great price.
I use this for final buff-out of high gloss lacquer furniture finishes and it works great.
It's tuff and worked REALLY well. A+A+A+A+A+A+A+A+A+
But getting this for your grinder is like adding a whole new tool to your collection that has a ton of uses.
For jigs though, Makita was wise to make the planer/jointer blade guides very easy to remove. I would also suggest a better water distrubution system made by the user, and to search "David Reed Smith Makita Sharpening" to get an idea of what can be done with the tool. The design challenges begin whether you want to make the jigs from the tool or external, and from there it seems you can sharpen practically anything to the ideal bevel from basically no bevel**, if you can make the jig.
8795 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If this tool is the type you need, you cannot do better than this Starrett set. Starrett tools are high-precision, and although they cost a bit more than their competitors if you compare them side-by-side the reason will be obvious! As the old saying goes: "You Get What You Pay For!" If you're a "quality" person, you need quality tools. Starrett tools set the standard.
7484 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use these all the time, so I knew what I was getting. You can't go wrong with these, especially when you get them for an Amazon price!
5575 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great replacement wheel for the drill doctor.
4190 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had this set of blades for over a year now and am very pleased with them. I use them on my Delta Unisaw and they work great. The most freqent use I get from them is making dados in plywood or hardwood cases for plywood shelves and dividers. The adjustability with the various blades and shims helps me to match the groove exactly to the various widths of my sheet stock. The bottoms of the dados are very smooth. Not router bit smooth, but perfectly acceptable for fit, finish, and glueups. They make very clean cuts and I have seen almost no tearing or chipping when cutting in veneered plywood. In a pinch I had to use this set once on a project that used green treat lumber. They tore through it with ease, and most importantly kept their edge. These are very high quality blades and should cut great for years if properly taken care of. I store them back in their hard case with the supplied dividers between blades after every use, so they still look like new after many hours of use.
4503 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good glue
3762 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you run 10" thin kerf blades this is a great addition to your saw. I purchased this set from another source, impulse buying is usually not something I do, but it said Freud so I knew it had to be good. The machine work and finish is everything you would expect from Freud. When I installed both stabilizers I found that the blade would rub on the throat cover. Due to the design of the top of my table saw, making a zero clearance one is gonna be a real pain. I worried about running only the outside stabilizer until I read the review of "rohoove". I decided to give it a try. Works like a champ. It definitly improved the cutting performance of my blade and for some reason has made the saw run quieter when cutting. It is a noticable differance in both aspects. This is a definite must have. I may try the other stabilizer on my old chop saw, see if it helps there also.
In conclusion, this is a well made meter, seems to give accurate and consistent results. It's usefulness depends on your willingness to learn about wood and it's reaction to moisture.
This light is VERY easy to use and manipulate. I also use it to read outside at night. Perfect! The batteries last a long long time. I gave my dad one for his birthday September 2008. He uses it almost every day and battery still working nearly one year later.
343 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This light is amazing. I bought it for bedtime reading since my husband goes to bed much earlier than I do. However, I find that I use if for so much more. For example, I clip it onto my shirt when I am doing my nails for more direct light. I was worried it would be too heavy for my paperbacks but as long as I clip a chunk of pages together it works no problem!
6273 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked fine, Thank you.
1022 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great bulbs, great price, for replacing those costly light bulbs that like to burn out all the time, Have had them working a few months and good so far
16 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good thenks
Far too light on the base, I am contemplating filling the open spaces in the base with body lead. Using regular dewalt 18v's the light will fall over alot if it isn't positioned with care. I'd gladly have a 5 pound base if it meant i could hang the light head wherever I wanted.
1515 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have not used them yet. Looking forward to the difference compare to halogen. Price is right.
3. Holding down a straightedge while marking a long line.
8271 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased the protractor after using the Incra rules. A very good addition to my woodworking tools making the layout of various angles a snap. One of the best investments in tools for woodworking I have ever made.
755 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Do the job
2) Sometimes I like to take a soak in a tub and read a book or magazine in a bubble bath. It is such a treat! But the lighting is poor as the overhead light is in center of the bathroom, not behind me. However I now mount Mighty Bright Xraflex Book Light on the shower caddy which is behind my head in the tub and this gives me good lighting from a distance of 3 feet.
5638 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works good and easy to replace good price
5277 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great
7623 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This length blade is difficult to find in my area. I have used these before and they work great for thinner sheet metal
1126 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These have been doing just fine in my Malibu lights outside. They may be generic but I can't tell.
Well designed, well built, very handy. Comes with a very nice carrying case that keeps all the gizomos organized!
8750 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Takes time to get used to the pull action and to the flexibility, but overall a fairly precise saw. Just wish the connection to the handle was a bit sturdier, it comes loose easily.
473 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does exactly what my spouse needed it to: shine on the book and not keep me awake while reading in bed :-)
Also, some folks had said that the measurements are "nominal" and not actual... who knows? Bottom line is that you need to do a test with scrap wood to make sure you have exactly what width you want... (and doing a test with scrap wood is a good woodworking practice and a good habit to form.)
I highly recommend this book light.
I only wish I had used this before I hit the a small stump and bent the mower deck on my riding mower. :(
2394 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Went together easy and is very sturdy. My saw operates very smooth on top of this stand. I rate dewalt tools very high.
6981 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This work perfectly with the associated pipe clamp. They were promptly shipped in the same package. A thing to know is that the clamp package says to get a piece of pipe cut 7" longer that the item you are clamping. I did this, and also paid $2 to have the other end of the other pipe piece threaded so I would have other size options. Great set.
thoughts. i just took the belt off and control each side individually.
Overall, I'd not wish this product on my worst enemy. It is poorly made, poorly designed, and I'm sorry I wasted the money on it.
Even if you are just starting out with the pockethole joints, you will save lots of money by buying at least the 500 size box, and even more with the 1,000.
My routers are mounted on 3/4" medium density particle board and clamped to saw horses. They make a breeze of raised panel doors, dados, and decorative trims. For the professional or serious wood hobbyist the setup and change out time justifies having a dedicated M12V to the more commonly used router bits like the stile, rail and panel.
5560 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great
7854 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 These are obviously not checked before leaving mfr facility. The one I received is impossible to correctly position the cutter. The cast body was not accurately machined at the mouth/throat, so the blade cannot be adjusted to an even depth, i.e. high on one side. Will have to try to correct with a file.
2751 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 After about a month or so, I have had no major problems with this saw. I love the blade changes and tensioner. It did have some vibration at full speed. I have it mounted on a sturdy 2x4 and plywood stand that I built. I did purchase some good blades, the ones that come with the saw are cheap and do not do a very good job. I bought Flying Dutchman blades from Mikes Workshop and they are great. It is a very heavy saw, not something you would want to move around a lot. I would also recommend purchasing a work light for it. If not for the slight vibration and cheap blades, I would have rated it five stars.
1593 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Bought it but i did not use it much the guitar looking thing were to fragile the plastic on them bent and the blue ones i felt like if i was going to break them if i put to much pressure on them would not buy again.
As usual, Amazon gets 5 stars for the shopping experience.
1128 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Item as described.
2699 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is one powerful saw! I've yet to slow it down, yet alone bog it down. It just eats wood. That aside, it has some super features. The tilt handle is great. It is not hard to adjust, and makes the saw much more pleasant to use. The sightline is excellent, and the saw tracks well. I also like the padded forward grip, and being able to see the bevel scale without turning the saw around. The base is flat and promises to stay that way, and the saw is light weight. I have had no problems with it whatever. In fact, I gave my backup yellow saw away - and it was a good saw too. This Milwaukee saw rocks! It is professional through and through - definitely five star material.
The motor seems plenty powerful for the size of blade, and I never detected any slowing even when cutting through some reluctant material on my driveway.
The hook and loop setup is very nice. I have yet to have any problems with any of the hook and loop sandpaper I have used on the two that I own. None of the paper has ever slid off.
Sadly, Milwaukee as have many other manufacturers, moved the production of this model offshore, Japan specifically, but has not suffered in build quality as have many other tools making this journey.
8629 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love these one piece designs. This feels solid in the hand and very swift. This isn't necessarily a hammer for a beginner but more the professional. Despite that I got it and I love it. Light, compact, but still with a rugged durability few but Estwing are known for. Don't hesitate if you need a nice hammer.
9494 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 everything was as described
1686 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I thought I was buying the router base. Imagine my surprise when it came to me complete with the appropriate router motor. It is fully functional.
341 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The base is way too bulky, to the point that it's pretty much useless to use with a paperback book. You have to clip a big chunk of pages in order for the book to be able to hold it but even then, it will still rock to the side and requires constant babysitting.
1066 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 light bulbs worked great
light weight, stable, strong...what more can be said.
8777 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good cutting, the blade while large is very flexible to make close trim cuts. Very much worth the price, I have used this style saw for over 10 years. This saw is a very good value.
- depth scale in mm (the included one is in inches)
2853 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent Saw. I am in the process of installing Hardie board on my older frame frame house. This saw in conjunction with a Hardie board blade has made quick and clean cuts of the Hardie board.
4296 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 well made
Here's an opinion and some advice... If you've wanted a belt sander for belt-sanding tasks, this is the one to get. If you've been eyeing those drum sanders that cost more than twice what the 362VS costs, you might want to consider the 362VS as a great alternative that can do not only the same task as a drum sander, but is also much more versatile and consumes very little space in the ol' shop.
2571 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 returned.wrong item.
4955 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I went from a Craftsman wobble blade to this so I won't even do a comparison because there isn't any. I've owned this blade for many years and each time I use it I'm glad I bought it. The cuts are almost perfectly flat. There are small overcuts on the outside but they are barely noticeable. Once you glue it up with clamps they disappear.
8870 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The heft and tightness of this square give you the feeling of quality. I bought this square to ensure that my power tools were properly aligned and to ensure that some of my other less expensive measuring tools were reasonably accurate.
2515 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is great product when you have limited space.
its operation. I love the tensioning handle making tightening the
3431 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 1
6510 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are very nice. i certainly couldn't find any better than these at my local shops.
Now the negatives. The router has an awkward power switch that clicks up into position. For comparison, I use the Bosch 1617EVS router, which has a toggle switch that turns on and off with a light push. This is a relatively small matter, especially when plunging (in my opinion) since you usually turn the machine on, then SLOWLY move it into the wood or lower it into the workpiece; you're not trying to hurry up and plunge right after you flip the switch on. The plunging operation of this router is accurate, but a little stiff. Again, not a big deal, although I suppose other routers edge it out in this category. The last negative I have about this router is that it comes only with the 1/2" chuck. I have many 1/4" bits, but I cannot use them with this router. This, again, is a relatively small matter, since 1/2" bits are preferable anyway. Also, many of my 1/4" bits would never be used free-hand. But, comparitively speaking, other router have an edge in this category as well.
Bye bye mind control
2460 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Unsure if this would fit my DEWALT, but it should fit all DEWALT routers. Comes with 4 rods, two different diameters, the edges can be adjusted to accommodate various bits. I just used this to route a bottom drawer slot using the guides closed. I work out doors so I did not try the vac.
212 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Stopped working soon. New batteries didn't help. It dims so badly that it is useless
2569 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great edge guild. The mico adjust is awesome feature. Works like a dream on a Dw 621.
The cut was near perfect on 3/4 maple ply at exactly the right width. I did use a zero-clearance dado throat plate which may have helped too.
12 lumens, using 3 AAA batteries, with claimed life of 28 hours.
5140 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Not very effective at all
5236 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just like any forrest heavy duty its worthe the money.
919 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bright and clear, works great. Excellent buy.
One more thing, buy a good blade! The saw is only as good as the blade you have on it! I use a Diablo fine tooth for finishing and less expensive blades for general cutting.
2374 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Haven't used. Should meet my needs.
9990 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use these bits sometimes to drill starter holes for screws where I can't afford to have the tip wander at all. The sharp point makes being precise much easier than a standard twist drill bit. The counter-sinkers also work well, but it's not the primary thing I use these for.
436 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My husband has gone through many book lights. This was one of his first, until the kids disassembled it, and after quite a few book light failures after, we ordered another of these, and it is still of high quality. It has a great neck, a strong clip, bright lights that don't fade or blink, multiple brightnesses (two bulbs, three lighting choices), and was a decent price for one that we expect to last a while. Coming from someone who has bought many book lights, I would recommend the Mighty Bright lights over less-expensive lights- in this case, you really do get what you pay for. Cheaper varieties left me disappointed.
3927 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Arguably one of the best routers available on the market. We use these in a Industrial production environment. They last for 3-4 years with daily use. Hopefully P-C doesn't cheapen them up due to cost considerations.
9907 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 making life easier
PS: The 3X21 sander belts that Porter-Cable makes (the purple ones) are excellent.
Experience: First Raised Porch Build
The POWER. It cuts wet framing lumber and quarter sawn white oak with equal ease;
8786 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellent
unless a few charged batteries on hand. 1-10 Torque settings are useful with more delicate materials. Unit will turn to torque then click to prevent over tightening. High voltage drills are for all day house-building. 10 years use, units built to industrial strength, built to last. Package is good deal as retail batts are $30 and charger $40+.
it was advertised to do and then some. Easy setup only had
2483 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Maybe this wasn't designed specifically for my router, but I've found it to be fairly useless thus far. I end up setting up my own fences rather than rigging this up on the plunge router. Will update if I find a use for it. Also very bulky to store in my tiny shop. Takes as much space as my jigsaw along with all its blades.
69 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent quality!
I bought mine YEARS ago, and it was just stolen, so I'll be buying another one....not even going to shop around for another brand/ model!! Plenty of power (use the removable side handle, and keep a good stance when doing high torque applications where the bit can grab). Very rugged construction. Comfortable grip and control (although not at the lowest end...but I don't use it for those applications anyway). The removable cord and easy access to replace the motor brushes are nice touches. The handle threading into both the left and right-hand sides makes it easy to share with left-handers at the jobsite.
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1347 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 what to say, great value , working just fine in my sky light , using 5 of them with 12v 50W transformer
The barrel-grip vs. the handle-grip is a matter of personal preference, of course, but so far I have enjoyed the b-g design. It seems more versatile for tight spaces, plus your hand has more leverage down close to the action. Unlike a trigger switch, where you just let go, you do have to remember to shut it off when you get to the end of your cut, but that should come with experience.
9182 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is great rubber hose for any job. I like the flexibility of the rubber..not too stiff like some hoses. I purchased this hose for air roofing nailers and like the yellow for added safety. Easy to see while roofing.
1826 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It was a good value for the price and works well. It was a little heavier than what I expected.'
Speaking of what hammers do, they can do MUCH more than hammer nails. A good RIP hammer like this one, ( as opposed to a "claw" hammer,) is better at removing nails. I have found RIP style hammers are better than claw hammers for removing nails. They are also better at demolition tasks like beating through drywall or prying old studs. RIP hammers are better for lifting and positioning framing members. Some claim a rip hammer can save you from a fall off a roof. I've yet to see that work and hope I never test it. I do know RIP hammers are faster at removing waste in dados, especially if you sharpen them a bit.
5848 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's everything Bench Dog claims and more. Assembly was simple and took less than an hour. Instructions were complete and detailed, all parts were included. The pre-drilled phenolic plate matched my Makita fixed router base perfectly. This is the perfect router table for my tiny garage/driveway "shop". A simple, well made product. No wonder Bench Dog is having trouble meeting demand; Every woodworker will want one of these.
This will help me with a lot of project as I do not have a router table, but clamp my router to my JAW Horse (best thing my wife ever bought me, but that is another purchase) bit face up and now guide wood straight as arrow and no longer lifting the wood from router.
These combination squares are great for taking a measurement in a difficult to get to area. You simply drop it into the area, slide the ruler out until it stops, then lock it into the base with the knob, then bring the square out, and check your measurement. No more having to dive your head under something, while you contort your body to be able to see the measurement.
9676 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've got several different hoses. This is my favorite. It is built to last. In the cold it winds up easily. You can't beat the price.
647 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice color. Arrived quickly! Hardware included for the complete job!
3304 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have not yet used these, but I think they are going to be very beneficial and help assure safety. I don't know that they could be a five star. They can only do what they are intended to do.
9731 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very durable and easy to find color does blend with other tools and does not tangle easily overall a great product
Cons: none
342 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love to read, but my bedroom is far away from the only window in my 420-square-foot apartment so I always needed to use the wall-mounted light to read by day or night. After being here for over five years I felt it was about time to invest in a book-light. I have had them in the past but forget why they didn't seem to work out. I looked this one over and decided it looked like it was small, lightweight, easy to use, and in my favorite color (purple) at a really decent price. When it arrived I clipped it to the book I was reading, The Executioner's Song (also ordered from Amazon) and tried it out. It was PERFECT! The only time I may have problems is when I am down to the last few pages since I did clip it onto quite a few pages which I will not be able to do once I am down to only that many pages to read. Still, it is certainly nice that when I am through reading for the night I can just turn off the book-light rather than having to get off my bed, walk around to where the wall switch is to turn off the room light, and then return to my bed. The light comes with the option to use two lights, or just one, and so far I have used both lights so I have to push the button twice to turn it off, but that is no problem. I also have a good supply of AAA's already so when I need to replace the batteries I can do so right away. I can easily adjust the flexible neck to aim the light where I need it, or raise it up high enough to fully illuminate both pages at once. If there is a con to this product, I have not yet found it.
6936 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great wrench
1667 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great for maoing fluted columns and other plunge cut projects.
I put this thing up for sale on Amazon (used/like new) within 72 hours of unpacking it. I took a $75 loss on the turnaround.
Jim - a frugal New England woodworker
7253 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Pony clamps are the best I ever used.its a must have in the house.
9756 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Makes using a drill so much easier, and it is really sturdy. Fairly priced
617 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product bought one for each one of my kids, they can't go to sleep without it. Very bright (has two modes) battery life is very good
When it's standing on its side while it is folded up, it doesn't seem to be too steady so what I did was I added 4 leveling rubber feet to the bottom. I drilled 4 holes, tapped it and screwed in leveling rubber feet. Now it doesn't tilt over, it doesn't mar or scratch the floor or damage the bottom of the workbench when standing up. I made my own one time tap screw since I didn't own any. I got a bolt with the same screw threading, used the workbench and clamp dogs to clamp on the bolt and used my rotory tool to slices 4 slots on the bolt. Then drilled a hole slightly smaller than the threading into the bottom of the workbench , used a ratchet and slowly tapped the hole to create the threading. (See the pictures that I added)
Overall the design of the support structure for this out feed table appears to have been taken straight from the Rube Goldberg text book on over complicated design and difficult ways to achieve simple results. It appears as though the assignment to design this out feed table was handed to some young mechanical engineer fresh out of college as his very first task at his new company. Furthermore it appears that the senior engineers and management at Delta neglected to conduct any design reviews on his work. Assembly of this table is exasperating at best.
no tiny set screw to slip, no center bit to snap and they can be resharpened in a minute by hand with a bench grinder
3945 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are easy to install and last reasonably long. I seem to remember them being cheaper in the past but they are still a better deal at Amazon than my local retailer.
2549 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked Well !!!!!!!!!!!
2353 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works great combined with my other 18-volt Dewalt tools, though I did replace the bulb with an LED from Super Brite LEDs, much brighter light and longer battery life, though battery life is pretty long anyway. Really handy to set or lay it sonw and bend neck around to get the light where you need it. Would be handy if it was a wider beam though.
The clip seems designed to work optimally when the item it is clipped on is 3/8" to 3/4" thick.
370 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I got this for my kindle to read in bed before I go to sleep. It has two settings...bright and brighter. It works great but it's not what I was looking for. I had another that I could dial down the brightness but it's no longer being sold. I gave it 4 starts because it's a good light and the adjustable arm works great...just know that if you want to read in the dark, the space shuttle will pick up on your location.
3462 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are great, easy to set up on the saw, and no easier way to cut crown than nested with theses puppies.
1717 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 One of the best block sanders ever designed. Be aware that this design dates back to the 1960's, when Porter Cable had been owned by Rockwell International. I am happy to see it back in production after a few years hiatus. 2nd only to the 1/2 sheet PC model 505 for "best" block sander ever made.
If your looking for a solid router you will be hard pressed to find a better one.
8726 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great precision tool. They have fixed the problem with the attachment device,
4772 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This product makes quick work of wood joining applications and is a workhorse. The purchaser will be more then satisfied with the operational duty cycle and performance of the cut.
5637 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked really well, would recommend this product
380 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My wife really likes this light. It is really bright, however it has a three way switch so that either one LED or both LEDs are on which is a big plus.
2505 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have about 10 corded and cordless drills. I enjoy the handiness of the cordless drill, but I love this corded Dewalt.
7954 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's a beast and works great. Absolutely the best tool for working around the house.
I am debating if the third time will be the charm - or if I need to look elsewhere
1889 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does the job like it is supposed to. Great product.
The real frustration of using a vinyl hose is that it can stand up while moving across the floor, high enough to snag on things, or even pull something onto the floor. The hose is in a coil, then instead of simply uncoiling, the vinyl has a memory and wants to look more like hoops moving over the floor.
7035 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great item which keeps yoour work from gettinn marks on you wood i have been using these bumpers for years andb the help greatly
Bottom line: After more than 20 years of use, I'd replace this tool with another just like it.
8317 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you do any amount of trim work you need this tool. It's more than an expensive bevel gauge. Yes it measures angles ,inside and out, but it does a whole lot more. We have specific angles and bevels we use for cutting crown mold. What if the angle of your corner is not 90 degrees? By following the instructions and pushing a button a few times , this baby will do the math for you. Giving both bevel and miter angles for any wall angle. What if the crown you bought has a different back angle than what you are accustomed to ? This will help you find that too . It really saves valuable time. The only thing I would like to see is a smaller version to get into tighter places. Oh well I do have a bevel gauge and a protractor.
9082 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Wonderful Made in the USA product. Expecting many years of service from this hose with my air compressor.
After reading the promos for the Freud SD606 & 608, I plunked down the money to see for myself if it was worth it.
This is a review of the DeWALT DW6913 Parallel Fence
9682 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Quality as expected
4831 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is really a mixed bag, on one side you have the good price unless you buy at retail, than it`s way overpriced.
7974 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 While the leather washer handle is an interesting concept, there were a few problems with the one I received. The epoxy coating to protect the leather was missing on the lower part of the handle, and there was epoxy on the face and claws of the hammer. The hammer states that it is made in the USA.
8321 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this hammer to replace one I've been using for years that finally gave in the ghost when the head flew off. This hammer gets the job done, has a good feel, and will last a very long time. Also, I don't have to worry about the head coming off this one as it is all solid. Highly recommend this hammer.
7562 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fit perfectly in my Delta ts300. Mine is gray.
7182 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I recently purchased this set for some doors that I was doing for a china cabinet. I used birch as the primary lumber and I was amazed at the results. The doors came out perfect and I was very surprised at the alignment. They were much easier to set up than expected. Although these might seem a little expensive, they are worth every penny.
3673 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had mine for years and it works great. I use primarily at the Miter Saw since that's the only tool in my shop that is stationary. For any small shop it works great. This used to be my DC for my basement shop before I moved into the garage. The only problem I had with it was on my belt/disc sander. It didn't pick up the dust that well but the there was roughly 25 feet of hose and PVC to go thru. Not the DC's fault. Overall, I'd recommend it for any small shop
9326 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great air hose at an outstanding price. It came packaged in a tight coil, but as soon as I opened it up, the hose uncoiled with ease. The yellow rubber looks to be very durable and heavy-walled and the fittings are high quality brass coated. You won't be able to find a better air hose at a box store for a price this good. My only complaint is that I didn't purchase another one!
Steve
When the return process first began, they entered a new order for a replacement. It was scheduled to be shipped in June. I can't wait that long, so I told them to give me a refund. Sure hope I get it. In the meantime, I bought this router table at the local Woodcraft store. Paid more, but I have the table in my shop now.
98 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The light is nice and bright and the clip stays put on my Kindle. Only problem I've had is that the thing drains batteries really fast. I use it a lot, and I have to replace the three AAA's at least once a week. The light gets too dim to be useful if I don't.
3609 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this is no exception. the one we had before this lasted years and years. i expect this one to do the same.
3908 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Deluxe Uniguard is a good value at $270 - and I took advantage of Amazon's $25 off sale so my final cost was $245. Such a deal!
I not unhappy with the performance at all. It does require the new cabinet for cutting large stock. The stability on heavy wide stock as demands the unit be anchored well too.
2771 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very handy and lasts quite a whiles with the XRP battery.
5447 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 on time as advertized a bit overpriced for what it is but it does the job
7704 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a really good hammer. I replaced my old one and used this to put siding on half of my house. It's comfortable and a good weight for someone that isn't super weak. I would consider myself of average strength. It might be a bit heavy for someone that is really weak.
1322 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent, good price and prompt service. Will deal with them again.
8185 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You will not find a better hammer than Estwing. The duriablity is unmatched. This 16 ounce has a great balance and swing for everyday use. (I also have the 22 ounce framing which is my favorite of their line-up.)
1152 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work great so far, and the price was right.
Now on to the kerfs. This cuts clean! I'm still experimenting with it and still need more time with it. I've tried dados and tenons. I'm am happy with the results.
8157 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just as good as the red guy. Fun and easy to use. Superb attention to detail and great quality. Get yours today.
28 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They work perfectly that's all I can say.
5316 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I must admit that the only reason I'm reviewing this product is because I can use the Title "Well connected". And that is what it does and it does it as advertised 4" to 4" connection. What more can I say than I am better connected to my dust collection system than I was before and that is a good thing.
8524 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Wearable, buy extras when on sale
742 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 $1.10/bulb for a $4 bulb: Awesome! Accurate size description.
Stand- very well made. Simple to put together.
7914 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great hammer, well made, good balance, will last a life time.
5767 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The hose is constructed very well - perfect fit for my dust collection machine port. I bought it to hook up to a sander but with the added tools it is a great general cleaner for the shop.
8935 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It no way effected the performance of the product, but the ones i received were silver and the ones advertised where black. The one issue I had durning set up, using the 3/8 set up that the chipper and the two outer blades carbon kept bumping into each other and it took me about 20 minutes to figure it out. Hopefully I don't have to use that set up to often.
I was working for a framing contractor who owned about 10 or 12 of these. We had air, but depended on these about 85% or more of the time. Having no hose was the biggest benefit, especially when framing 14:12 hip rafters.
1439 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They work fine and the price was great. I can't say anything about longevity of the bulbs. I'll try to update the review if they don't last.
9531 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This thing is my workhorse for personal and industrial projects. Still working great, no leaks, the best. This length works for any project, big or small. Buy with confidence.
3536 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have my own furniture business and the PC 97366 is a great sander. It is much more aggressive than my DW421. Dust collection is great, variable speed is very handy for fine work, after 2 months pad brake still working and all this with no swirl marks. A great sander for most work, but still not the only sander I need and use.
After watching countless Rob Cosman videos and trying every trick he shows I gave up.
9712 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You can buy cheaper hoses but you cannot buy better. Spend just a few cold days fighting a cheap PVC hose and you will become a believer in rubber air hoses. Avoid the frustration and buy a good rubber hose right off the bat. While a little more expensive, rubber hoses are more flexible and much easier to handle than PVC.
9269 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works well, you can't get any better.
80 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this every night when I read in bed. Best and brightest light I have ever used! Works even better when I bought the adapter to plug it in with. Would buy this again and again and again!
Parts are NOT clearly identified; They must think that everyone who is going to assemble this workbench must already be "Tim the Toolman." Having never owned one of these workbenches before and NOT being a carpenter or mechanic, this will take several hours to try to assemble and that's even by using the horrible instructions. I might be better off not trying to read the instructions and just figure out the assembly by common sense.
9997 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the very best quick loading tool I have used. It works well with DeWalt, Craftsman and Ryobi bits (from my testing) whether they have the ball lock design or just the slit ring. They hold it absolutely solid and do not budge. You will definitely know when the bit is secured.
3150 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Worked well. Thought the instruction could be a little better.
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The top is particle board held to the metal frame with steel bolts. It has stood up well; I've tossed it in the back of vehicles and hauled it around the yard in the Garden Way cart and it's never given me any problems. It just works.
2075 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have been using mine now for about 5 years and it has never failed to perform an excellent job. Original excuse for getting it was to clean up the edges of some hardwood flooring. Now I use it for all my finish work. Very quiet, fairly vibration and dust free... and with the hook and loop pad, very easy to switch between sand paper grades
Placed extras in strategic locations for my next emergency blackout when I would have forgotten where I put my spare bulb.
726 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought 2 bulbs at Ace hardware for about 15.00 which I returned. I bought 10 of these for about a buck a piece. They appear to be a great deal. I'm very satisfied.
3513 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great polisher. I have an old single speed buffer but with this new one I can adjust the speed and makes the job easier and better.
3297 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fits like a glove.
7776 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Had this product for a about 3 years - got it from Lowes for about $55 at the time. It's not very sturdy, and the hand cranks that move the vise are made of plastic - they broke within the first year. I've had to rig it in various ways to keep the vise function working. I would not buy it again due to its cheap parts.
I love the fact I can use vise / bench dogs in it too for clamping odd size pieces.
3247 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work great for crown moulding. Good quality.
4238 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Increasing the capacity of your band saw opens up many possibilities. The Jet block worked well on a 14" Rockwell machine.
4518 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this joiner tool all the time. It's very easy to adjust for the different size biscuits and material thickness. The dust collection bag works great too. If you don't use the bag, it will kick out a lot of saw dust, so use the bag and save you a lot of clean up. I've used this biscuit cutter in almost every angle, mostly in poplar wood. Very accurate and simple to use.
5059 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Both ends fit as expected.
7590 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No complaints fits tight in the table.guides well on the wood. Small rip cuts - it works well if you have a straight edge to run it down.
Maybe i'll break down and actually do the required maintenance. It will probably help, huh?
373 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like it. Nice, strong clip. Holds onto a textbook no prob. The light is not too bright and is focused in an area about the size of the page. After using it for about an hour ... I got back on Amazon and ordered 2 more.
One tip for when you are doing a blade change- get a small block of wood and set it on the table to hold up the throat of the unit in the "up" position to make sure you are getting the right tension.
* The reduction in dust was amazing. There is nothing special about my ShopVac- it is the typical $50 version from any big-box store. I would recommend using one of the filters to keep the dust from blowing straight through the vacuum and back into the room. I also have the feeling that sandpaper lasted a bit longer, since there isn't as much sawdust to clog up the grit...but I didn't measure it.
8169 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great Dado Set! I purchased because I was making some mortise and tenon joints for a maple coffee table that was for my dads 60th birthday. It worked great! The product is easy to set up and sharp which means it provides a clean, almost splint free cut. Also of note I did not even use this on a "nice" table saw, instead it was on a contractor low grade saw and still performed wonderfully.
8125 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The tool makes work much easier and accurate. The actual model is not the unfinished wood like in the pictures, but nicely stained and looks really nice. Also, it comes in a nice plastic tube to store it it. Glad that I waited for it and did not get the cheap one from the local Homedepot.
Con; compared to my trusty old Bosch 4X24, the Makita seems to leave a lot of "trails", upon closer inspection the bottom plate where the belt rides is not flat and a little ripply compared to the Bosch that is much more flat, I can make a table top almost perfectly flat with the Bosch, not so with this, but if you just want to hog off material with 36 grit rock on!
2. The pressure regulator is a plastic unit and seems to me that it will break soon. It's positioned such that it is easily knocked.
7848 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good hammer. I swing this thing around like Thor when I'm at work building stuff
5127 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Originally ordered the wrong size. This will connect a 4" bare hose to a rigid shop vac 2.5" fitting (or 2.5" powertec fitting-- both are actually 2.25" in diameter).
Great product.
9144 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Been using and abusing this for 3 years now, and it's held up great, much better than the "premium" Craftsman hose it replaced.
The sole was extremely rough and concave - an hour of lapping starting with 80 grit only got the 'key areas' around the nose, toe, and throat area lapped. Much of the area behind the blade is still untouched. The adjustable nose plate was the roughest - right at the edge in front of the blade was worst. Exactly where you don't want it to be rough. Still mill marks there after an hour.
Some of the earlier Biesemeyer overhead blade guards came with a removable splitter that sold separately for about $30.00. The 78-431 is about $130.00 and more meaty than the thirty dollar freebee.
5129 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought this dust collector when I had my shop in a two car garage and thought I would need a bigger one when I finally build a dedicated work shop, but I installed it until I could afford more. That was about a year and a half ago and it is still collecting dust and chips just fine. I have always used a 30 gal garbage can with the 'cyclone' top to catch the large things before they could get to the impeller and it has worked well. I installed a JDS system that turns on the collector whenever a blast gate is open so it forces me to make sure that I keep everthing closed unless I am using it and I have always had plenty of airflow. It is loud, but not in a high-pitched way like a router or a shop vac so it is tolerable. It was delivered with a few dents but nothing of consequence and was easy to assemble.
1325 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bulbs worked great. Wanted the frosted but so much more expensive. Honestly cannot tell any difference. Great price. Great deal!!!
5073 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great!
8766 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As always, products from Starrett are excellent and dead accurate. Save you money on buying the cheap ones and spend a little more to get one you can trust. I have cheap ones and they are not reliable as I learned the hard way.
5827 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I haven't had to use this wheel yet, but if it works like the one that came in the machine, all is going to be ok. The wheel in the machine sharpens drill bits really well!
247 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This book light works very well for a variety of uses. Great quality, many uses, and worth the price.
2403 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 For the fool who suggested a LED flashlight instead... Yeah that works well on construction sites, really lights things up. Sheesh.
It's a very squat drill press that isn't as top rear heavy as most, and because this is a design that lowers to flat, (like on my laguna bandsaw) rather than stays mobile until you lock a wheel, I thought it would be the one.
1006 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect replacement for the bulb that blew out in my travel trailer.
3682 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Excellent flash light! Very bright! It was an extra that came with the set but I'm happy to have it. Nice to know it's there when you need a good flash light
An multi LED version or better yet a combo LED/incandescent would be a good redesign for the nano version. I don't like the feel of 100% LED lamps.
5285 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Used this with the PSI big gulp and a 6 inch piece of 4 inch vacuum tubing and a couple of hose clamps. This helped me wrangle the dust collection on my shop miter saw and lathe.
7007 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 work great love that they can be adjusted for different with plank set ups. They have become part of the arsenal of tools that help you stay productive when needed.
7552 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this as a birthday present for my brother, and he loves it. I'm tempted to get one for myself.
2713 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I received this stand, along with the saw and the light, from another online Tool website for a great price. The saw is great, the stand is great, and the light is junk.
3823 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good quality and well made. Easy to fit.
8425 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This was just a one time use item to make some cuts in tile and foundation. Did both with ease. I attached to a non dewalt cut off tool which required some additional washers but aside from that the blade was fine.
413 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 IGOOD LIGHT! This would make a good stocking stuffer. I use mine on my kindle for when we go camping. It shows a nice light and clips nicely to my kindle.
4557 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you have Board buddies this is a great accessory. The track allows you to move the Buddies without remounting them on different areas of your fence. It saves alot of time. I attached a 1" x 3" x 3' piece of pine on the side of my fence and then mounted the track on top of that. I didn't really see a way to mount the track directly on the fence. I can't say enough about this product. It is a must have.
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I read in other reviews that R4512 owners didn't know what to do with the riving knife locking lever. When you remove your regular blade and the riving knife simply leave the locking lever UNLOCKED in the upright position. It is perfectly safe and you can still make a deep dado without the lever hitting the zero clearance insert. This is also stated in the Ridgid manual.
8196 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Been a finish carpenter for 40 years and have always loved my Estwing hammer ! Just right !
I really don't think it would have taken any more effort to get a $12 block plane from Harbor Freight up to the level this plane is now at.
5662 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 After 5-6 Hours Of Labor Intensive Work And Missing 3 Bolts, Along With A Superficial Crack In One Side Of The Router Table. The Hardware Part Numbers Did Not Match Directions And No Miter Gauge Included? Was A Dissapointment! When Finished Setting Up Router Table It Looks Like A Quality Product, Although For All The Hassle Was It Worth The Money?We'll See.
3195 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was in the market for a miter saw for a whole-house crown molding project. I spent a few weeks going to local stores as well as reading online reviews. I settled on the 3915 from Amazon.com and have been very pleased with my decision. Below are some key findings:
619 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is really cute and rather feminine. Its purple overall with a pretty little frilly heart design. The graphic has a big heart with several little hearts in the design, and there are styluses and other products that match it available. The pretty soft lavener and true purple colors should please anyone that likes purple. The graphic is hip and fun.
Final tally - 5 stars the only corded drill that I will own.
6297 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great router table for the price.
3757 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I agree with the review that you should stabilize your saw and not your blade, but at some point you are going to want a blade stabilizer. If you do a lot of crosscuts/miters on your table saw it really helps out to give you that "shinny" crosscut. This stabilizer is the worst that could ever have been invented. Who wants to have their blade offset approx 1/4"? There are two stabilizers in the kit and I have yet to see a table saw that you can remove the original flange mounted to the arbor so you don't warp your blade with only one stabilizer. (The stabilizer is larger than most arbor flanges) Freud really should have thought out this design. They make wonderful blades, but this product makes them look like idiots. You have to adjust your fence to compensate. Homemade box cutting jigs are shot. The only nice thing is that they are not as large as other blade stabilizers. I threw this one in the trash and bought the forest 5" blade stabilizer. Does everything I want. I can use it with my dado. Which is a Freud. DO NOT USE ONLY ONE OF THESE. That can cause serious injury or death.
I also highly recommend the electric brake. In fact that was the main reason I was looking for a saw - my old skilsaw would spin for almost ever after cutting - which made me nervous. Now I'm used to the brake and wouldn't have a saw without it. In fact, once in a while the brake will fail to engage (I think if I let go of the trigger too slow or something) and it kind of bugs me; I'll usually flip it on again to get it to work.
Work well but obviously lifetime is somewhat limited in that environment.
-Drain valves in position that can easily be broken off
The packing of the out feed table was of superior quality. It came in a very heavy gauge cardboard carton. The contents were packed well and reached my door step in perfect condition. Many reviewers noted that their table was damaged in shipping due to less than quality packaging. Not so in my case. Perhaps Delta has responded to all the negative customer feedback.
3303 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great fit and finish, overall it is well made This light serves the purpose well and has an attractive appearance.
First issue, there's a ton of tear out on the rear of the work piece using this blade. The only way to get a semi-decent cut piece is to cut at an extremely slow rate. Even then, it's barely acceptable. Compared to the Diablo blades, I shouldn't have to baby this, and the results are abysmal for the price tag.
1845 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great tool, just what I needed for the job
5599 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Like it.
1344 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great value -- lamps worked great.
9037 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Not sure what professional-grade air hoses go for today. I don't buy them very often and didn't do a lot of research before buying this one. It looks to be very well made and better than the ones I used to use at the corner garage back when they offered free air.....remember those days? The end fittings are of good quality and put on straight. It's a joy to finally get rid of that hard plastic coiled headache I've been using. If I need another, I'd buy this one again.
4189 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product. But now, maybe, the dial-in model is newer and easier if it produces as good a cut as SD 508???
3057 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fit and ok
4818 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've used this joiner for aligning panels and attaching face frames. The adjustments for angle, depth, and biscuit size are all very easy to use, and accurate. The machine has plenty of power and cuts through hard maple with ease. I would've given it a 5, however the small dust collection bag they provide with it seems to be useless (the chute keeps clogging). I just use it without the bag and clean up afterwards.
1566 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good price
6749 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 My device came from Amazon with a faulty probe connector, but I noticed the problem 2 months too late (after just a couple uses, but after taking readings with the device). Hopefully Sonin RMA can just send me a new probe cable as I used a continuity tester to diagnose the problem. Their performance remains to be seen..
so why did i only give it 4 stars? someone at freud just got off break on friday just before quitting time and shorted me an 1/8" chipper. Quality control cost ya a star Freud.
8215 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I, like probably many people (especially wives/girlfriends buying for Their Guys) was dazzled by its good looks. However, I'm not sure what it's good for, unless I really need to mark 22.5 degree angles and the like. Frankly, why would I need to mark in 1/2 degree increments? Furthermore, this unit requires you to use a 0.5 mm pencil, which they helpfully supply, but WITHOUT leads. There are far better center-finding protractors (made of plastic) on the market.
-I had to turn my monitor until I got one that went in the same direction I needed.
If you have ever, even almost steped off the wrong side of a lesser two foot ladder, spend the difference and get twice the ladder. With steps on both halves it safer, your worth it.
All in all, definitely 5 stars. The more you use it, the more it will become your favorite one.
5203 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as intended. Used this to help adapt 4" hose from a dust collector to a sand blasting cabinet.
8662 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have not used this wheel to date. So I can not give you my answer yet . I feel if it works like the rest of Dewalt's tools there should be no problems
5249 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good
960 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work well. The price is cheaper than any store I saw.
I use this splitter/kickback device faithfully and never had a problem. Here's to all my fingers!! Thank you Biesemeyer!
2668 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a nice accessory to use with your 18VDC Dewalt tool. You just snap it onto the Dewalt battery that now acts as a solid heavy base and you can twist the flashlight head to aim it at your work I recently used it under a sink to aim at the pipes as I did some plumbing with both hands free.
2234 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 After about 1 week of using it, the flexible section broke and went limp at the base. I had a swivel flashlight before this that lasted a bit longer but also just broke at the swivel section.
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otherwise it may get lost.
9528 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect quality and product
6613 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Although Irwin makes quality tools, this is not 1 of them!
695 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 excellent value they do light up work fine
8171 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Glad I bought this set - I had a much less expensive set (cheap) that didn't work very well at all.
When you are doing fine work, the lightness, and ease of visibility afforded by this router, is unmatched.
8030 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 High quality chisel. This isn't like the junk you get at HF. This is a very durable chipping bit suited for a variety of tasks like tile removal and light concrete chipping. I have it paired with a DEWALT D25213K and it works great. This one should last a long time.
1487 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The lights are individually boxed. Price for these lights at the RV store is 2/$5.50 or in that area. With shipping I got 10 lights for about the same price. Can't see how a person could go wrong. I've put in 3 of them and they work fine. Shipping to me also saved driving around looking for these bulbs.
7075 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 An awesome router set. Quality cutters giving an excellent finish. Even with a gross grain cut in tasmanian black wood the finish was perfect. Lots of adjustment and combinations. The raised panel bit is very large and gives a 10mm flat to slide into the groove. The router certainly needs to be as slow as possible as this cutter is very big.
5514 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As other reviews have said, this table has sturdy components, easy to assemble and even easier to set up and use. There may be similar tables that are a little cheaper, but the quality and performance is more than worth the additional money. Note that most of its competitors don't have miter gauge tracks. Bench dog does and it's adjustable.
7318 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Worked great for my needs. Cutting 10" vigas to size, just don't push, let the saw do it's job.
2123 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This was the best purchase I've made in a long time!
The Base:
2584 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The extension works well when doing alot of cuts of smaller pieces.
Pay attention to the product review line, Amazon combined reviews for Stanley 12-101 Small Trimming Plane in this same review listing.
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7271 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does what the large overpriced clamps do at fraction of the price. Combined the clamp with a 5ft bar = $25
5027 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 If your worried about this thing fitting STOP !! This fitting fits inside the standard 4" collection hose no problem. As for the reduction end it's also true and mated with my shop vac hose just fine. Here's a little helpful hint. If your having problems with fittings or your dust collection hose has a weird tweek in it and won't fit up under your machine like you want. Use a heat gun or a hair drier to slowely heat up the hose and then position it however you need to. Now get out there and collect some dust.
The biggest downside I see to this unit it that the router is enclosed in a box. It says in the instructions "To prevent router overheating periodically open the cabinet door during use, and never let dust and debris collect inside the cabinet. Always use a vacuum at the fence mounted dust port. For extended operation you must install a dust port in the cabinet or remove the door during operation.". Ok, so this unit is built really nice, with a high quality and well finished plywood enclosure and there is this warning about potentially damaging my router? The fix for me would be to cut into the enclosure and add a dust port. Why didn't dust dog include an extra port? If they had I would have given them 5 starts!
4088 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love these flush cut blades...it's a great tool for electrical box installation. It allows for smooth cuts and seldom has over cuts.
2630 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I own the discontinued Dewalt DW703 compound miter saw and only occasionally pull it out of my shed to set up in the garage on a portable workbench when I have a project that needs to be done. Right now I'm working on replacing boards on my deck. I had been moving a second portable workbench and saw horses around to either side of the saw to support the extended lengths of the boards and thought that there must be an easier way to do this. I started pricing these DW7080 Support Extensions online but noticed that many of the stores listed them as "out of stock". Since amazon.com had them "in stock" I decided to buy two, before they also became discontinued Dewalt items. Amazon is excellent when it comes to shipping their products and I received mine in 2 days. Yes, they are expensive, but so was the miter saw when I bought it. Although these extensions do not slide underneath the saw for storage, for the occasional carpenter like me it won't be a problem to disassemble everything to put away until my next project. I was aware of the comments about the difficulties in inserting the self-tapping T-30 Torx/flathead screw to secure the supports but I had no problems with that after starting the screw with a flathead screwdriver and then tightening it down using a T-30 Torx hex bit inserted in to a inch socket in to a 3/8 inch adapter attached to my ratchet. Dis-assembly and future re-assembly should not be a problem. If it wasn't for the price I would have given this item 5 Stars.
8680 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love my freud dado. First time ever using a dado blade. installed on my old junk SKILL 3310 10" table saw and made some very nice lap joints.
2806 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Easy setup, rock solid saw. Very little vibration, very accurate. The dust blower works well to keep the cutting area clear.
The scroll saw doesn't generate a lot of sawdust so a dust collection attachment for a shopvac isn't a requirement. However, it 'would be nice' to have that option. I'm sure that some people like to keep their work area completely sawdust free, so for them it would be an added bonus.
Buy one.
The largest saw in this set ('Contractor' Mini Kit') is 21/8.
8358 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this after I got tired of trying to read the scale and is that 44.5 degrees or 44.2...the angles are exactly right with the bosch. I would recommend this to anybody doing a crown molding project, it will save you multiple trips back to the miter saw.
Just do a search for both names. The saw is worth the small inconvenience in locating blades.
6062 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works well enough. I had to add some sticky foam strips around the seal so it really has an air tight seal. But for the price you can't beat it really.
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9569 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These work great! So glad to have eliminated all the annoying leaks I had with my 10 year old push-lock connectors I bought at Sears back then. Brass won't corrode, so I also used them in my truck's on board air compressor setup. Good solid quality - can't go wrong with these.
4594 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been a Woodworker for 30 years and I use this product exclusively for "Glue-ups". As long as the glue is within a year old I have never had a joint failure. I do not use any Dowel Pins in my Glue-ups when making side panels etc.
1430 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Lights fit perfectly and work really well.
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1743 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I finally used this to cut some grooves in to thin wood pieces. While this same job would have been easier with a router table, I do not have one. This unit has a course adjustment and a fine adjustment, which I guess saves a few seconds in setting up. This unit can also do circle patterns too, something I did not realize when I bought this - but since I already have a Jasper 200J Model 200 Circle Cutting Jig for Plunge Router jig I'm probably not going to use it.
731 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great deal on good bulbs
Now we have purchased one for our shop. It is mounted under a large shaping
3461 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a well machined product, excellent fit for saw (DW716) and well worth the price!
The top fence is a little flimsy as are the adjustment knobs. In my experience it is difficult to get 100% accuracy when joining two boards. When using the top fence I see about 1/16" error fairly frequently. When indexing off the bottom plate, I see about 1/32" error.
488 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The clip really grips the book, but doesn't damage pages. Could try clipping it to something else too, just haven't tried that yet. The light has two levels of brightness, which is a feature I really like. Easy to turn on and off too. Illuminates the pages well.
278 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great reading light that I attached to my son's bed. The adjustable arm adjusts easily and stays where you put it. It also has two levels of brightness.
4166 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I am a huge freud fan. Freud just makes great quality products that the average consumer can afford. With that being said this dado set is no different than any of the other freud products I have in my possession. Cuts a nice dado with smooth edges and flat bottoms. This is not the fastest cutting dado set in the world, but then again. I do not really expect it to be in its price range. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the shims that come with it. You can not really read the thickness markings on the shims, which isn't that big a deal if you have a good dial caliper, but not everyone has a good dial caliper. Other than that it is a great dado set.
I am attaching a photo of my weaving set up: handi clamps hold the metal bracket to the table, while the smaller C clamps attach the rigid heddle to a think wooden stick, which is in turn clamped to the metal bracket.
1107 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great !!
9728 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a high quality hose for 1/4 inch connectors. For the price, you get 50 feet of high quality hose, but no connectors. You'll need to get them elsewhere.
7254 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love them
4169 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Dado setup has never been easier. No spacers or shims needed to get the exact desired width of cut, just dial more or less width in .004" increments.
4029 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price from Amazon! Fein original equipment
3608 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 this is a nice lightweight little saw. i had a makita just like it for many years that was a lot heavier. if my husband hadn't dropped it, i would still be using that one. i just hope that this one is as dependable as my old one!
3211 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Work great
The Rust Free contains a mild acidic base. Several applications were necessary to remove all the rust and soil stains. Good ventilation should be provided to avoid the fumes. I had a problem with the spray bottle freezing up on me from so much pumping. I had to "rest" it for a few seconds and then continue pumping every now and then. The use of a spray bottle in this case is not such a good idea since it is hard to be accurate spraying an acidic solution--getting it on the paint is inevitable. I switched to a small sponge instead, the sixe of a half dollar, which worked very well and much faster. I could see the rust and soil stains being lifted off with each application.
You might ask why I would go through the trouble of modifying the Delta outfeed? Well currently the only ready made flip up/down outfeed for the Sawstop is a pivoting roller rack, which is almost identical to the one I put on my old PM66. Its was a very sturdy unit but I didn't like the roller rack because it let small work pieces fall through or wedge between the rollers, and I had to constantly lower it to clear the miter slides on jigs/guides. If you forget to raise it back up, boards can and do slide back towards the blade. Now I know that if the guard is in place this isn't a problem, but I use a lot of jigs that don't work with a guard. That's way I bought a Sawstop which has at a riving knife in place most of the time and a blade brake all the time.
5629 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This pricy little coaster will chew up a few inches of grout before it chews up your wallet. Get the shop vac out and a grinder with diamond wheel. The price you'll pay for these blades to finish a job, you could buy 2 shop vacs, 2 grinders, and then some. What a frickin joke
8808 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the fitting you need for 1/2" hose ends with 1/4" NPT fittings to connect to M-Type quick couplers. The M-Type connector is common to most small compressors running nail guns, sanders, ratchets, paint guns and etc. Mount it with teflon thread tape to assure leak free operation. Milton makes a wide variety of quality fittings for air service. This is a durable fitting, made in the USA.
9368 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great speed load and bonus that it's magnetic.
9618 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent
You can save money by waiting for price dips. Low tide is about 6.50 - 7.10. There's an "Online Price Alert" that will email you whenever this or any amazon product dips below your target price. Google it. It's nicely done. Or try camelcamelcamel, which also shows price history.
There is a bit of accumulation of dust on the table, but I see that as less a problem with table top machining than with a whimpy dust blower. The blower does work, it just doesn't move the dust very far. I've got full-shop dust collection so I just do a quick clean periodically with a 2" hose I leave free and that seems to be able to keep up, but for a small blade it seems to create a lot of dust.
2579 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's heavy, but what do you expect for a sander this powerful!
6912 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 What's to say if you work with wrenches daily like I do you need a quality light weight wrench. Rigid is the best, Reed is a close second then you move down to Lenox and store brands. You can count on a Rigid aluminum wrench to last for years of daily abuse. Normally if I'm buying a new wrench I've misplaced my old one.
7502 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had been using the same screws with fine threads. After reading the Kreg suggestions, I ordered the coarse threads to use putting soft wood together. They are much better on the pine boards than the fine threads. I can pull the wood together without pulling the screw out of the wood with the coarse threads. Very pleased with the difference.
1614 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great with router. Much better than insert collet for 1/4" bits.
Table arrived in 3 days, was packaged well, assembly was straight forward. Was beyond impressed with the quality and detail to function ~ fit/finish was outstanding. Assembly took 15-30 min, but I went slow paying attention to detail. The fence is very robust (same extrusion as their famous full-size router table fence. The fence included 2 small square bars about 8-9" long that aren't mentioned in the manual, so I downloaded the fence manual online and found out they are shims for the outtake side of the fence so the table can be used as a joiner - Kewl! All-in-all am very impressed with what all you get in such a small package and the quality is exactly the same as the other BenchDog products - easily recommend this for anyone looking at a bench top router table.
This is a lightweight; very portable and maneuverable saw; having less torque & power than a full-sized circular saw. Those are distinct advantages in many situations, such as using it vertically or over your head, or when cutting trim-sized stock. On some jobs it's just more practical to use a small saw. It's also safer than a large saw because it's lower torque means a reduced chance of the saw getting away from you.
1266 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought for a desk lamp. I'm still using the first bulb after ~6 months.
4302 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 small but handy
1532 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Cheap Chinese-made bulbs have poor quality control and low quality materials so they don't last, no matter what any so-called guarantee says.
832 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 i installed these on a low-voltage recessed lighting system in my kitchen, on a Lutron Maestro MAELV switch. Dimming works well, there is no audible buzzing at all. Color is warm and comparable to the halogen bulbs that I replaced with these LEDs. Only issue is that 3 of the 10 bulbs had metal pins that were slightly too short, and wouldn't lock into place firmly in the fixture, so they couldn't be used. The other 7 in the package were fine.
3111 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Heavy duty
7358 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice table when assembled...however when you put this thing together you will notice that all the little screws, etc are in different bags...they could make it easier by putting all the stuff for each assembly step in one (1) dedicated bag...that way you aren't looking through and opening different bags at different assembly steps. This is my only gripe and its not a big one...
9299 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well made and does not leak.
I am quait happy with using this item.
This is a good idea for a underpowered saw with thin kerf blades.
2084 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 functionality
2659 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 using this stand helps out a great deal. it bolts right up easy to move around when you need to. fast shipping too. a must to go with the saw.
9895 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used to pre-drill with a straight bit. These do a much better job. By drilling a tapered hole, the wood is far less likely to split (since wood has been removed by bit close to the large screw shaft) and the thinner pilot hole at the front still leave a lot of wood to grip. The countersink is an added bonus and saves a step. Great tool for any shop
I cannot find a way to secure it to a bench or piece of wood that could be clamped to a bench.
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2610 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm in a wheelchair so I had to cut off about 6 inches of the legs but it was still stable and still sturdy. Matched up with my Dewalt scroll saw perfectly. Easy to assemble. Did it myself. I recommend.
No other bike light I have found at any price comes close to that quick charge and simplicity. Anyway . . . the bulbs eventually went after LOTS of use and I went looking for new ones. At my local tool supply I found them and headed for the counter. NINE DOLLARS ! ! ! ! (for two bulbs; now ten plus).
8851 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The two outer blades alone are supposed give a 1/4" dado. But it's more like 0.225" instead of 0.25". Not even close! So everything else is off by the same 1/40", and I have to use shims for everything. Ridiculous. I thought maybe metric blades had gotten in there by mistake, but that doesn't make sense because 0.225" is about 5.7mm. Last time I ever buy Freud.
4083 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This product was as advertised
2509 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works very well and is very well built
3387 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It took me about 2 hours to cut the wood and assemble a mobile base for my Jet 6in jointer -- a bit longer than I expected. It is very solid and I think the lift design is simple and better than that of a universal mobile base. I probably will get a couple more for other tools.
As for some of the bad removes about crap quality or broken C-clips. The quality seems as good as any simple metal device could be. Since the outer cylinder extends a few millimeters paster the inner, that does mean that when you screw something down at high speed, the impact will transfer to the cylinder and the C-clip. Apparently, the clip can pop off or the cylinder actually splits, based on poor reviews. Some solutions to consider to extend the life of this tool is:
5981 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 In all fairness, there is nothing "wrong" with this item. I use it as part of a dust collection system in my shop. It's just that there is nothing to make it warrant five stars.
2320 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fantastic product. Great Price!! You can spend a lot more on scroll saws and not get half the saw that this is. I do scroll saw work for sale and this saw keeps up with all my needs. It cuts any wood I have put it too. By the way my favorite blades to use with this aw are the spirals and it handles them just fine.
1019 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Four of these bulbs light our pair of glass front cabinets for collectibles that we have been acquiring over 40 years. Walmart use to carry them at a absolutely ridiculous price of $5 for two. They have since stopped carrying these bulbs.
9860 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Everyone needs one of these if you are doing any tedious task
Some ways back, when I was just getting back into woodworking, I bought a boatload of clamps that were so cheap, and made in China. The clamping mechanism is sometimes a hassle to deal with, which is not what you want, when glue is setting up. These Bessey's are hassle free and reliable. The cheap clamps are made with a square tube the clamp rides along. Consequently they take a great deal of pressure without showing any signs of bending. The limitation to them is that they only have a 1 3/4" throat depth, whereas the Bessey's have 3 1/2".
9893 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works perfect
Conclusively, this brand new unit looks and works wonderfully like all the others I've ever used. Despite the bulky pre-finished foot that doesn't fit as easily into tight of places as without it, it's a great tool. And Bostitch, if you're packaging up factory-reconditioned junk so that disgusted and frustrated people will buy brand new, well, it worked in my case. I was very disappointed with the first transaction having to return that piece of used and abused BLEEP! However, this transaction went better and the new stapler is 5-star excellent.
4957 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Forrest makes a clean sweep in the awards ceremonies. Their Woodworker II took top honors in Fine Woodworking Magazines run off of blades. Close behind was the Freud at a quarter of the cost. Excellent for both blades on smoothness of cut, but the Forrest earned an excellent on tearout, whereas the Freud earned a very good. Well I bought both, and found the Freud to cut a surface so smooth that it was glass like. If I was going to put a finish on it, I would rough it up with 200 grit to improve the adhesion, it was that smooth. Also the Freud had absolutely no tear out, not even a little bit. Perfect is the word here. So why did I buy the Forrest Woodworker II also? Because everybody was raving about it. Forrest makes great products.
This is one of those crossover tools that is as appropriate to find in the bottom left kitchen drawer of a designer kitchen as it would be to carry in a battle-worn not-so-pretty toolbox. The bits supplied are good quality standard 1/4inch hex feed that firmly snap into place without fearing an "accidental discharge" or feeling wobbly. The durablity, size, weight, power, precision, versatility, and feel means autotechs love these for interior work, A/C mechanics love these for control panels and tight spaces, woodworkers love these for attaching hardware to their projects, and I hear tell trade carpenters in California use these to frappe their eight dollar Starbuck's mocha lattes'.
7762 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have this setup on a gator glide 32" jointing system.beats the hell out of a knucklehead, or a hustler-head. feels rigid as you push it trough no rock or wobble.
6639 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 If you can get a plate pre-drilled for your router I'd go that route, getting the holes drilled just right was a little tricky.
1742 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No tear out on plywood.
very strong grip
897 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great replacement bulbs. Local big box store has 2 bulbs, halogen which cost ~$7, or LED which cost ~$11. Purchased 2 of the LED bulbs, which promptly stopped working after 3 months. Purchased these for the cost of 2 of the halogen bulbs, and they work as intended.
3265 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I remember skill when they had steel bodies on there saws .
6784 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 perfect!!!!
happy customer and amazon is great
1116 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bulbs came well packaged and worked as they should!
4995 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 works as intended, it sure beats blowing the dust all over the shop..I''d rather have this attachment than not.have it.
7611 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 sweet
7280 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great little work bench that has a built in vice. It is sturdy enough to use for bench mounted power tools and can be folded up for storage. It can also be taken to the area that you need to work at.
9212 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect fit and works great. Brought my $400 nailer back to life for a portion of the cost of a retail battery.
1863 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 works very well. Vibrated much less than other hand held sanders I have used. Holds sandpaper w/o slippage. I like that it does not have a little 'for looks only' dust bag which is mostly in the way. Sanders that have them also have lots of holes in the bottom of their sander pad which makes the sandpaper tear up prematurely even if you don't puncture them on purpose...
5511 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is an excellent router for the money. I use it primarily in a router table and have been making my own moldings and trim. The only problem i find with it is that the plunge mechanism will eventually stick due to wood dust. I find that if you remove the springs it is much easier to adjust and will not stick much. Other than that, i think it is the best router for the money.
6348 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The clamps assist cabinet lining up. won't replace all other clamps but is a nice assist
Packaging - it's a pretty big box for just the fence and a couple rods. Waste of cardboard (aka dead tree).
Neither of these issues will impact my use of the insert. I have no reason to run the saw with the blade at its highest point with a zero clearance insert for anything I do. I can easily route out the cavity if I ever do. The insert fits well and is otherwise of high quality and should suit my needs for a long time.
AX~ Master WoodButcher and Seasoned Termite
I've had other blast gates that don't fit a standard 4" hose but this one does.
Light is BRIGHT yet doesn't seem to spill further than my book
You get 2 very colorful Bench Dog decals to apply to your new table (in addition to the one that's already on the cabinet door), or your pickup. They are very proud of their product, and rightfully so.
2419 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I always thought this thing was kind of a joke. While it is combo filler, it is also very usefull, the flex is rigid and stays where you point it. At least sofar being only 2 weeks old. Bright enough to see, this is not a surefire. I even hung it from some pipes and it worked. I grab this light for more jobs that I ever thought I would.
8919 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a great set. It measure a few thousandths off when I get into anything above a 1/4" just on the small side so I have to shim it into place. The small guide to the sizes is pretty darn close to right on and is great to use. The packaging/storage is a plastic case that works great. I wish there were directions but basically it has shims on one side with the blades and then spacers on the other side with the chippers. Blades are heavy duty, make a solid cut and a pretty awesome noise on my table saw when it's running
4068 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 awesome product. cut 3/4 dado through 2x4 with ease. excellent for the money
2767 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Mt favorite saw ever
Cabinet saws are better than contractor saws, but lack the engineering refinement of high-end Euro machines. So the owner / operator is left to improve his cabinet-saw with every available device and trick he knows. Along with accurate adjustment, good blades and the other "best-case" elements, this inexpensive add-on is one more weapon in your arsenal that fights imprecision. It's like a single soldier in the war against slop... With his comrades, he can help keep the enemy at bay, but he can't win all by himself.
1103 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have used these for years for my landscape lighting and always satisfied.
Every blade offers advantages and disadvantages, and the choices involve tradeoffs.
5438 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Easy sharpen all my damaged bits
3810 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's skilsaw nuff said.
1257 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A+
- Clip is padded so it won't damage anything
Blade insertion is very fast and easy. It takes only a few second to thread the blade though a hole and reconnect the blade.
However, it cannot fix a cheap saw, a dull blade, a poor set-up or a careless operator.
Read the reviews. Hidden herein, there are several, "can't adjust the depth guage"... and then people just blow it off.
One other feature is that it has a hold button, so if you are on a scaffold, or ladder, and reaching for a measurement, you can hit the hold button while in place, and it will hold the display of the measurement, even if you bump it to a new setting.
4117 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Delivers FLAT & SQUARE dadoes. Glass-smooth walls & bottoms. Shims allow for fine-tuning dado width. Nice plastic case included for blade storage
Overall this is a great set of bits. They do a great job, and last a long time. Highly recommended.
Ok, that's the bad. This table works, and works well. I wrestled with building my own but in hind site it would be tough to make one as sturdy, light, and with folding capabilities. My shop is in my garage and it's sometimes shared with the car, so having a folding table is nice. The design is very flexible so it should attach to almost any cabinet saw (requires some drilling in your cabinet). It uses lots of angle iron and fastners but the instructions are enough to get you through it. Once installed it makes sheet cutting a breeze. I can't believe I used roller supports for so long. It's expensive for what it is....basically painted angle iron, fastners, and a cheezy table board. But it works great. I would buy it again.
Thankfully it is a completely different animal.
807 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are way brighter than the existing 50W lamps that I have installed. Now I have to replace ALL of them!
Oh, one thing. This package is almost 100 pounds. The first time they delivered it via Amazon, it must have come apart in shipping. I only got one of the three pieces. Returned everything and a new supplier via Amazon got it all right. Thanks Amazon for the easy way you solved the problem.
9680 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The only hose to buy for $20. Rubber works the best. Stay away anything plastic.
The table cabinet is constructed of 3/4" plywood (not cheap particle board), substantial, pre-finished and smooth sanded with rounded edges, and provides precise fitting of all pieces.
2587 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is another good product from Dewalt. Easy to put together, very sturdy and narrow enough to sit in different positions around your work.
3145 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Personally, I think woodworkers around the country should trade in their power tools for credit and replace them all with Bosch.
Overall- C-
I also bought the DW3278 rip fence, which secures to the saw deck using a channel in a casting that is attached to the top of the deck. A knurled nut, which comes with the rip fence, threads through the channel to lock the rip fence in position. Many other circular saws come with the rip fence, but for some reason DeWalt decided to cheap out a bit by making this inexpensive part into an optional accessory.
8234 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 really nice
Even contractors I know will not use it, but rather the much lighter plastic hose. I bought it to connect my compressor in the RV basement to my tires. Way too heavy to deal with!
Overall, I am very pleased with the substantial construction of this saw, and expect that it will provide a great many years of reliable service.
3368 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Do not do crown without these babies!!
7847 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good hammer
1329 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As described
7231 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Great clamps. Only reason one star is there is a quantity limit. Why???? Don't know but you can only order a one time of 5 clamps...stupid. Had to go buy more at a local store for the same price. Drop the limit and you'd have 5 stars.
The book light is well-made and has a rugged casing.
December 16th 2009 EDIT:
7342 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These clamps are as basic as they come. They do the job well without a lop of sophistication.
7221 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These screws work really good with Kreg's drill bit with pilot hole tip (3/8" diameter). It is self boaring so it doesn't split the wood. The coarse one works for soft wood like pine and plywood. Use fine screws for hard wood. Wish these screws were a little cheaper.
Get the Milw brand for IMPACT-DUTY, for use in impact-driver tools.
3950 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Of the multitude of tools that come with the Multi Master, in my opinion this is one that should be included. Razor sharp and extremely durable. I have cut garden hose, a 10 sheet thick owners manual (cut out the spanish/french portion, a leather belt I needed to trim (lost weight :-) and I cut a thick piece of cardboard to make a template and it handled all of these items like a hot knife through butter. The size of the blade is just right.
6461 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Don't buy it. The center is raised. Waste of money.
They are over priced for what they are but to some of us a necessity. Good quality and function.
9290 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Goodyear hose is just the best stuff out there. Don't go for any of the cheap stuff. You get what you pay for when it comes to rubber hose.
1155 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought to use in outdoor lighting fixtures as replacements. Much cheaper than the 2-pack I find at Home Depot and these work just as well. Glad I found them here.
7354 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They've been called Betsy's, Pony's or '50 clamps', but after having used them for well over 40 years, my older clamps are every bit as good as the new ones I just bought. No job took big or too small, and the proof is that every good wood shop in the country has AT LEAST a dozen of them hanging in their rack.
2979 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exact bulb for almost every brand of flashlight. These replaced an old Hitachi 18V light. Works fine. The bulb appears to be incandescent, which is fine. The price is right.
4870 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased my zero insert for my Delta unisaw and I found the setup of the insert quick, simple, and easy. There are screws to cover both side to side and up & down. The material the insert is made of is well chosen by the manufacture. I will definitly buy these in the future.
253 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the most durable light I have ever come across. I bought a few of these to use as auxiliary lighting in areas of my home, like a desk or bookshelf. I took one of the lamps outside near my hot tub one night so I could have lighting while I was applying the chemicals. I accidentally left the light attached to the hot tub and it has been there for over a year. Through rain, extreme heat, extreme cold, blizzards, ice storms, and soaking hands from the hot tub. This little light has not failed yet. It is still as bright as the day it arrived even though it's gone through one heck of a beating.
3420 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 a+++
1920 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Look good, feel good, what cn you say, tey are biscuits! They are in a nice container to keep moisture out!
It felt that it was cutting a butter blocks. I had little of water on the blocks while cutting.
6180 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good product but comes with high cost. The "cheaper " blades might not last as long or cut as well ?
1) 90% Most of the sawing I do with a circ saw is in 3/4" thick material, so I don't need something as big & heavy as this. (meaning 7 1/4" size)
The only difficulty I had with the light was closing the battery compartment after inserting the batteries. It was a bit of a tight squeeze and required a bit of wiggling of the batteries to get them out of the way.
7020 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I picked up a couple of these to incorporate as hold-downs on a table saw sled I built. They are working very well for the task and just have them attached using #8 x 3/4" wood screws. The holes on the base are two large to use #6 screws (just an FYI). There are multiple points of adjustment on these so they offer quite a bit of flexibility. They do tend to be a little stiff out of the box, but I suspect they will loosen up a little with some lubrication and use. So if you need a couple of toggle clamps for a saw sled and are intimidated by the multitude of options from a place like McMaster-Carr, just get a couple of these. They are flexible enough to meet most needs.
6670 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have owned Irwin clamps before and they work fine. You can't get it real tight, but it's great for small repairs, like veneers and gluing small parts. They are well worth the money, which is very reasonable. I'm using this one for wire weaving and it works great. It arrived on time and in perfect condition. I highly recommend this size clamp.
I find the whole set-up time similar to setting up a dado on the table saw - it takes a little measuring, but once you've done it a couple of times it's no big deal.
I put the light over my book and noticed:
8028 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Worked well with my DeWalt hammer drill. Made it easy to lift some old stone tile.
9039 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Appears to be flexible and durable
This thing will do you proud. If you're a woodworker, you'll wish you had developed this thing. It's a beautiful piece to just look at, not to mention a joy to use.
1051 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We love the price
When my table arrived in 3 boxes, the boxes were slightly scuffed up, but everything was in great shape. I was, however, missing the phenolic table insert. All of the fasteners, and adjusters were in the package, but the insert was missing. I had to go through Kreg to get a replacement insert sent to me, and it took about 8 days to get it. They were very good about it, and I am pleased with their response.
5264 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 In twenty-plus years of using these things, I've learned that they definitely DO improve cut-quality and blade endurance while reducing noise, but only on certain types of saws: American style cabinet saws and modern "hybrid saws."
I ordered a set of two for our stove hood, they are slightly mismatched in color temperature
I have abused and misused this grinder to the point I thought I'd kill it. I blow it out and it works as good as new. It has held up to regular all day long use.
we'll see what skill has to say
The fence pads can be moved apart to accommodate edge routing.
2622 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It is good.
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4270 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This dado set met all my expectations. It makes clean cuts of varying dimensions every time. I have used it on pine and oak successful. I would recommend for the hobbyist.
1860 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great saw blade.
4027 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good product.
3) If you are not using PSA or hook-loop, you probably will want to put 3-4 pieces of sandpaper in at a time so you don't spend so much time swapping new paper in.
1521 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great for outdoor landscape lights
2693 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have owned ny DeWalt for about eight months. Sometimes the on/off switch gets caught but really no trouble. I have probably put close to 500 hours of heavy duty work with this. C & D side plywood, raw wood as well as refinishing. I just had to replace the pad today as it losts its grip on the sandpaper. But again a very minor problem. My sole major problem is how hot the handle gets after about two hours of consistent sanding. However, the finish is beautiful and I would highly recommend it to anyone.
188 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ultimate work light. 2 LED's + the clip-on feature w/ a very stable base. Helpful all around the house with un-lit closets/cupboards, behind large appliances, downlight in the kitchen, working on cars. Felt pad on the clip means no marring. Head points anywhere. I don't give out 5 stars often.
7456 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I can't get any projects done without these. My Kreg jig is one of my most used tools. I would love to upgrade to the newest model but the old one still works great.
So, since I had purchased an additional male and female coupler, I changed the old one out to the new. Worked fine as should be expected since they are now both Milton. Funny thing is, I still had a few air tools laying around with the older style (Home Depot) fittings attached and the Milton would accept them with no problem.
Just one word of caution, make sure to keep an eye on the sanding paper. The first piece I used was almost down to the backing when I checked it. The crazy part...it was still cutting the glass. People have already stated on here that your sanding medium will last a lot longer because the grit doesnt get filled in with the dust, and they were right. If you are doing a large project, you will probably pay for the dust collector just on the money you save on sand paper.
2782 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have had this light for many years now. Very durable, bright, charge lasts for quite a while, and I have not had to change the bulbyet. I would definitely recommend this light.
4453 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 titebond-2 is the best.
6720 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I can't tell you how many B&D power screwdrivers I've purchased for roughly $30 just to have them fail after 1 1/2 years to 2 years of routine, home use. The last time, I had it for about a year and the thing called it quits. The first thing I realized was that I was going to have to spend around $100 for a decent contractor grade screwdriver. This seemed like a lot at first, but after realizing that I had already spent over $100 in cheaper screwdrivers that simply did not last, I accepted the amount.
5054 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Thanks
6938 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A Harbor Freight will do the same thing, but springing a little extra for an really nice pipe wrench leaves you with a good feeling.
- Bright, with two brightness level options
If you don't set the rpm as recommended in DVD, which is included, it's possible for you to get injured or mass up the work.
5620 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you have tried to purchase hose fittings for shop vacs and the like, you have come to realize that there are slight differences in the various items such that some don't fit as they are intended, or as you wish them to. That is what duct tape is for. Otherwise, it is a perfectly fine, plastic molding. Not a lot to say.
6687 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the second doweling jig I've owned. It centers on the wood (front to back) far better than my first jig, but is more difficult to use. The viewing ports for aligning left to right are small and difficult to see through. Although using the alignment marks is tedious, I can't complain because I've drilled about 100 holes so far and the pieces have lined up very well. You will need a set of drill bit collars to go with this jig.
288 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good quality Works great love it!
2545 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Over all it's pretty good but the mounting system is not that great, could have done better.
4747 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product! Worked flawlessly!
6272 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome!
4824 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have the Makita 3x18 belt sander and this thing is a machine compared to the little one.
5359 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Performs as expected
Problem #4. The lower guard is bent and doesn't allow the table to tilt to the left. Not a bid deal to straighten it but it should've never got thru QC like that.
9954 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works very well.
Nice Product...
3583 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Pro - Works as expected.
276 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works good. Quite bright for its size. Have mined clipped to the headboard for nighttime reading. Haven't used enough yet to comment on battery life or long-term reliability.
[...] Well, Amazon doesn't tolerate competition from other online vendors so they deleted my link, and unfortunately they don't sell the replacement parts either. Suggestion: web search for B&D replacement parts from places like parts dot com.
If I had any suggestion for the Swedish manufacturer, it would be to somehow make the detents a bright safety red or something that would be visible, only when they're safely locked, so a user could easily see that the detents are adequately locked.
Now of the rest of the lights purchased from CB? I'll comment on them as I get to them. Our store will be selling all these 110v lights so I'll have rightful comments in due time. I don't think any of CB's stuff is cheap or broken so that's a plus for the seller.
If you need a belt sander this is the one to get - don't waste your time with variable speed.
4130 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 works great
- They can be used on metal and other materials. I haven't tried it, but feel confident it would be fine.
Take the time to read the information sheet that comes with the blade. There is a good discussion about how to true up your saw to take full advantage of the blade. Well worth the time to do it right...
3468 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I needed a sander that was capable of fixing uneven surfaces over a large, flat area, and I didn't have the budget for a drum sander or a wide-belt sander. I had heard horror stories about the difficulty involved in using a belt sander, too... so I was a little apprehensive about buying one. The philosophy I followed was to buy the best one made, and from all I'd read, that was the Porter Cable 362VS.
6758 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Yep, simply could not get along without these great little clamps. I, like other reviewers, use them for everything - glue-ups to hold-downs. The only complaint I have is that I just keep finding more reasons to buy more of these and it gets expensive! Regarless, I think I'm going to have to invest in yet another pair...
I did end up mounting it in a table and it works great with large style and rail cutters.
8703 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this dado set for my DeWalt DWE7480 table saw. The saw manual says it cannot take a dado stack, most likely because of a short arbor with a permanently attached flange. There's certainly no shortage of power in the motor. Even with the short arbor, I can mount the main blades of the SD208 dado set with room to spare. I haven't attempted it yet, but I'm pretty sure I could go up to 3/8" without issue.
9957 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the first tyear I'v used it. So far This year I have done 8000 sqft of decking and have 3 of them plus the adjustable one. GREAT TIMESAVER
My first test was to hook this system up to my planer. I was very surprised to find that it not only worked, but I was shocked and thrilled at how well it functioned. 99% of the chips were in the trash can while only the very fine dust made it through to the collecor's bag. And that was with a loose fit on the trash can, a homemade dust hood on the planer and a 1hp dust collector! When I hooked it up to the jointer it performed equally impressive.
I would like:
9628 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great bit holder.
6641 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I have used this plate for 2 years now and it stinks. The crown in the plate is ok ... I don't mind that, but the snap in rings are a bear. You have to use a hammer and hit it hard to snap them in and out. Last night I was hammering them out and the whole plate shattered. Now looking at Rousseau's higher quality router lift I find that it has the exact same plastic top and the exact same snap in rings. Being a weird sized plate means I'm now going to have to re-build the top of my router table to accept a better quality router plate. Spend the extra cash and get an aluminum plate with quality snap in rings. Also Rousseau's customer service is a nightmare. This has a lifetime warrantee so I called to get get a free replacement after I broke it. 3 months and numerous phone calls later I FINALLY got a new one from them ... with the same stupid problem.
295 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great little light. Just what I needed.
9737 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great
Battery cover slides on and off just like pretty much any TV remote or cell phone: just apply a little downward pressure with with your finger on the little 'arrow' molded into the battery cover and push. Cover slides off revealing the battery compartment. No screwdriver or any other tool needed.
If you don't want the above problems, go with Festool. The motor brush problem is the only down side and that might just be a problem with the one I have. Other people have told me they have never changed motor brushes in their Festool sander. The price is about the same on both sanders.
4916 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've owned his tool for at least 15 years. I do woodworking as a hobby so I use this tool about once or twice a year. When I do use it, I will sharpen my planer, jointer, chisels, and cooking knives all in one swoop. This is a great tool. When I first got this I knew little about sharpening and boy did I have alot to learn. Assuming whoever reads this knows about sharpening, you first sharpen the back(a little), then set the main bevel, and then create a micro-bevel. I bought the rough and the 4000 grit wheel, but I never use them. If something needs a lot of metal removal , I use a bench grinder with Norton wheels. Im my opinion, the whetstones work better after about an hour using them. I think this is the water absorbing in the grinding stone. Its all about the slurry thats created. I learned to soak it an hour before using it. Wear work clothes when using this. There's a lot of splatter as the slurry contacts the knives. It doesnt come out of your clothes. When done clean the metal particles off the wheel.
8252 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I can not say enough about this saw. I paid a little more than others and I am glade I did. It is perfict for the tough sawing project. My girlfriend used the saw to cut up massive window dressing boards (do not ask). I thought it would take hours. She had them cut and in to trash cans in less than 30 minutes. If you looking for this type of was it is the one to buy.
5336 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great replacement wheel, I wanted a finer polish to the drill bit instead of the coarse wheel. Makes for a sharper edge on the drill bit.
Second, I would strongly suggest picking up the optional rip fence (DW3278). You can usually find it up for around $10.00, and it makes long straight cuts infinitely easier. Definitely a good investment!
Overall, I do not recommend this product.
The real value in this product is the T-9 protection. With it you can keep rust away far better and far longer than just using paste wax. Just give it a good cleaning first with the Rust Free and you've got a very good maintenace program with this set.
It has a longer neck, which help give more power on a strike, and the claw is sharp and can be used great as a pry bar and for demolition. In my other review, I did say I use my 16 oz more often, which I do, bit it doesn't mean that this hammer is any less. 22 oz is a good weight for just about anything. Anything more, I would say is great for someone who does professional framing or works on construction. I will say, I have seen people with 32 oz hammers use them while putting up trim and sinking nails in 2 hits.
3015 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 ordered 4, 3 blew out first thing, didn't try 4th one, either these are the wrong voltage or my flash lights bad, there is no voltage rating on these bulbs.
7443 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've reviewed these Kreg screws in different sizes with the same results.
3840 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The break easily. Way to thin I guess.
8211 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product yesterday expected
* It is not a 100% solution- there is still some sawdust floating around. I would hazard a guess that 75-90% of the sawdust is collected. Of course a ShopVac is not a true dust collection system, so not sure what this hose might accomplish paired with a true dust collector.
346 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very cool item. Lets me read while my wife sleeps. I like the 2 levels of lighting also.
5901 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good price, fast shipping, sharp and smooth... I love it!
2233 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The light can be twisted and turned to shine on what you want lit up and can usually be able to be adjusted to stand up on its own. Seems to kill battery faster than I would have liked, unless my new awesome battery isn't so awesome.
1910 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does what I purchased it to do.
According to many data sources, the two most notorious tools for severe injuries are radial arm and table saws. Speed is part of the reason for these data. So fast in fact that in most cases, you will not have the time to react and remove yourself from harm's way until AFTER the fact[much like ducking after hearing a rifle shot as sound travels a rough average of 1170 ft/sec but many rifle rounds travel an average far above that]. WHAT reaction time??
This is a very nice, wide-beam flashlight. The craftsmanship is what you would expect from DeWalt. The light is made of quality materials. And, due to the design and the bottom-heaviness of the battery pack, this flashlight can "stand" on its own. Perfect for those times when you don't have someone to hold the light for you. And, because it throws a wide beam, this unit can illuminate quite a lot of area. I highly recommend this high quality light to those who already own a DeWalt tool that uses the 14.4 volt battery pack.
6231 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My wife bought me one of these as a birthday present this year. Can you believe that? It doesn't get much better in my book. The thing works great! I've cut wood, angle iron, rebar, nail embeded wood, flashing nailed to wood and all of it was a breeze to cut through. About the only thing I haven't tried - concrete... I'll have to see if I can find the right blade!
I've used these screws with my Kreg jig with good results. I've had no breakage, although I have experienced stripping out of the wood when driving them carelessly at top speed. I've used them primarily in pine, poplar, and birch, so I can't comment about other wood types like oak, ect. The cost of these screws decrease significantly when purchased in larger quantities. For my needs, they work perfectly...I would recommend them.
- I added 2x4 "X" bracing to the bottoms of the columns. I don't lower the whole way down - I stop about 12' from the bottom and use a ladder to get me to a deck that's next to my work area.
9430 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 it broke with my impact screw gun
Figuring I would buy a good quality Bes or Vega fence later I decided that the table was were the money would be best spent.
2523 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great saw at a good price. It is powerful, accurate, and well engineered. The tilting handle seemed like a gimmick but I've grown to love it. I had initial reservations about the aluminum shoe maintaining a flat surface but it has proven itself durable and dependable. Highly recommend.
5778 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought two of these. One course and one fine. I like to mark one side so I know which side I start with and which side I can still use. Works great to keep me straight.
Use only 1 inch long flat sided bits, they are held magnetically, you don't need the extra grab that the other bits give.
I've had 3 separate failures in 3 years of occasional
9001 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 heavy
It's not a regular drill where you have to slowly bring the screw up to speed. With drywall guns, the bit doesn't turn till you push the screw to the wall, when it catches it drives the screw at top speed, then stops turning once it hits the right depth. It all happens in the blink of an eye.
6129 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The thing works well and its a must have for a planer and a big plus for a joiner. However I cant believe this cant be made with hose fittings so a quick disconnect can be attached instead. I had to use PVC to hose fittings ,attempt to glue and seal them into the unit and duct tape to hold firm. It worked ok. Its sorta like this unit is only half designed. For me it has to be able to be disconnected after use as the hoses have disconnects for other machines. As well as the fact that with the trash can and all, it takes up a lot of room and space is always at a premium in the shop. As important as dust and waste control are its a shame no companies really give more thought ,design and care in the sizing.manufacturing and compatibility of the fittings. Id love to see a good company dedicated to dust control for small shops spring up that manufactures good quality products with more design thought and a larger list of available workable fittings
6873 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best pipe wrenches you can get in my opinion.
3392 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This base I found to be fairly well made and the assembly was straight forward. So far I have found that moving my jointer has been a breeze and it quite simple to operate. I like the "KISS" principle, you know "Keep It Simple Stupid". I did however find two of the plastic end caps already broken in the box, but I really did't worry about it since they do not affect the function.
It is not much but the edge of the insert definitely catches the work piece when I slide it across.
5.) The 330 doesn't have a dust collection system, unlike the 340. Granted, if you buy a 330 you probably have a downdraft table and don't want the drag of the vacuum hose to interfere with the feedback of the sander, but it would still be nice.
5050 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is my fourth router (and the best ever). It is primarily used in a router table and was selected for stability and ease of non-stick plunging. I have altered the adjustment knob to facilitate adjustment by replacing it with a shop made crank which greatly enhances cutter adjustment. Otherwise, the machine is relatively large for certain small types of hand work. I have it mounted in 1/4" phenolic using 3 flat head Phillips metric screws: 6MMx1.0, cut from 30MM down to about 17MM or 11/16". Almost any hardware store has metric screws. The unit is smooth in both starting and plunge cutting. If the collet is not properly seated in its tightening nut, it may SEEM to be too small. It is, however, quite precisely 1/2" (and for those that like metric it's 12.7MM) All bits and the supplied 1/4" adapter fit perfectly. It's the best deal going.
9793 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this one to replace the one I bought at Lowe's and lost after nearly 5 years of use in my 18v cordless. Apparently the old adage it true... if you want to find something, buy the replacement. I found my lost one and put it in my new compact drill and will continue to use it until it is worn out, which apparently won't be for a long time. I'm not sure why Lowe's and Home Depot stopped selling these, but it's their loss since it's available at Amazon. Easy, one-handed bit insertion and removal make this a convenient addition to any drill.
6346 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 All the projects I have built was glued with Titebond II.
9277 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The rubber is good and stays soft in cold weather. I actually purchased this item by mistake. I thought I was buying the one with the bend restrictors. This hose does not come with them. I was bummed out when I opened the box and even more bummed out once I found out that I would have to pay for return shipping since it was my fault I ordered the wrong item. So I decided to keep it and use it.
3847 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I needed better control for my router as I was working on creating dovetails on the jig. This D-Handle gave me better control and handling than the normal 2 nobs. It works well on other projects, so you are not limited. I'd recommend it anyone it you want better control.
9040 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good quality air hose.
4366 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This glue is the standard for most woodworking hobbyists. I buy this size bottle rather than bulk so that it gets used up in a reasonable period of time. There is generally a one shelf life for this type of glue to be most effective.
5786 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As a general review, this is exactly as described. Very rigid, doesn't kink. It seems expensive (took me a while to decide to buy) After 5 seconds of use... you'll smile that "oh good, it's worth the money," smile. I think the vac performance is improved (more CFMs) The smooth interior and rigidity of this hose keep air moving with less line friction.
4922 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I read the reviews and had it narrowed down to two jointers; DeWalt and Porter Cable. I decided that the price was right on the DeWalt and figured it would do the job. I tested a few joints with it and noticed that the wood was a little off. I figured that it was user error and continued on with my project. Then I decided to check for sqareness off the adjustable fence. The pointer lined up just past the "0" mark and sure enough it was off. No problem, I thought, since it had an adjustment screw, I could not adjust it to where I needed it to go. I had to file the stop block to get it at "90". This failed to fix the problem with the line up of the wood. I finally measured the cut and found that it was a 32nd higher on the right side of the cut. No matter how I hold the tool to the surface it was off. A visual look at the blade and you can see the blade comes out at an angle. Bottom line, the mechanics of the tool are strong, but the machining of everything else hooked to the motor needs more attention. It is going back tomorrow. A 32nd sounds picky, but it sure racks your project when you put all the biscuits in place. Not a good tool for fine woodworking projects.
354 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product. Glad I switched to LED lights. The conventional ones I use to use weren't producing enough light.
4682 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 First of all I think that the board buddy is a good idea. Safety is always an important issue with me. The board buddy is well made. In saying that I gave only 2 stars because the board buddy is a pain for people with metal fences. I have an expensive biesemeyer fence on my saw . I'm not about to drill holes and tap them in my fence to put in a track so I can use the board buddy.(fence has no pre-drilled holes ) I think that this should have been something that Woodstock should have stated in their description or made an adapter . I had to go online and research this to fix my problem. I was very disappointed that I couldn't use the board buddy when I needed it. I would not have bought the board buddy if I knew what I know now. I would have done something else. Good wood fences are not cheap unless you make one . It is something that a good wood worker can do and I'm not at that skill level yet. Not happy with Woodstock.
4866 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great
1707 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Worked fine as replacement for original.
8943 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This wrecking and pry bar is a beast.
you know you got to have em. These are of
Fifth and finally, the finish was nice but was a bit on the sloppy side, and I was not impressed with it at all.
Handy Dan North Pole, Alaska
750 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These work as they are supposed to. I could buy ones from GE, for much more, or get this ten pack, leaving me spares.
2) The face seems to be plenty big enough for me. Just make your hardwood face a little bigger if you want a bigger face on your vise. I installed a 10" x 4 1/2" inch hardwood face on my vice. It works great!
5225 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 working fine
1734 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I like it a lot.
8512 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Everything is right on this hammer. Great fit and balance and a one peice all metal construction. It should last forever. Awesome.
9913 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works ok
highly recommend!
5836 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A+
My father had an Estwing stacked leather handle hatchet. I always liked the design and the way it worked. I needed a hammer and, on looking around, found that the Estwing design, from 1923 is still being manufactured. Naturally I bought one, and was so taken with the idea of owning something of such classic and proven design that now I own practically a complete set of Estwing leather handled tools. You can't buy an American made "Perfect Handle" wrench or screwdriver anymore, but Estwing keeps right on making their striking tools to the same standard as when they designed their original 90 years ago.
9945 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I have been woodworking a long time and have lots of blades. This is the worst cutting crosscut blade I have ever had of any brand.
9225 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Milton products have always been good and these are too. Better than other brands that I have tried.
If you have air around, and don't need to make large holes in 2x12s, the air driver Porter Cable is sweet. Has air pressure, to create torque and variable speed adjustments, and has reversing capabilities, and is the best price on the block.
181 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have tried many many book lights and this is the best!
3745 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This blade is not a flat tooth design. It is rather an alternating bevel design. One with sharp little peaks on the outer edges in an alternating fashion. The listing currently states that it is a flat tooth design.
4183 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Not a good unit for the price. This has gone up since I bought it and is too high. All the shims are accurate and easy to set up. I thought a high dollar dial-in would have been nice but those were at least twice the price and do not always give a flat bottomed dado, but now I wonder at the current price.
This is about what I expect from Irwin clamps these days. Great price for a high-quality product that will last way past its price-point for durability.
5157 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Simple part . No problems.
8107 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've used this daily for 6 months and am very happy with it. It has great craftsmanship and is very accurate. I just wish I had gotten the one with the center head as well as the square head. I will probably end up buying a 12" with all three heads.
1363 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are great and a fraction of cost if bought locally. The last a long time.
Very pleased, i know the brand from my office, where my desk lamp burns about a bulb/year, but when i got 10 for half the price of one at Home Depot I am a happy customer.
Positives
My Motivation for Purchasing the Out Feed Table
4310 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My first exposure with this product produced good results to remove the rust and soil stains from my table saw.
2349 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 love it
Mind you, you still need to be sure your fence and blade are parallel or even with this "magic" blade you will get burn marks. I did buy the stiffner so I can't comment on with/without. You do loose some cutting depth with the stiffner, but all of what I cut on the table saw has not been an issue. The lesson I learned is that I spent good money on a saw, but the blade is where the best investment is made.
3424 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 After obtaining the DW712 8.5" SCMS from Amazon, found this DW7082 material clamp (now part #153650-00) listed on servicenet. DeWalt.com. Purchased and found it to be very solid and strong in holding power. With the quick release button, setting the height is very fast. This is the best clamp I've used (have owned 4-different brand sliders), but also one of the more expensive hold downs (reason for only 4 stars)!
It has excellent torque for a small motor. Difficult to bog down unless I'm using a large diamond disc.
8950 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This was a bit cheaper than the other dado setups. Takes a little patience to set up the cut width. Once setup, it performs very well. I use mine on a Dewalt 744x.
I finally took the Avenger set back and bought this Freud 6 inch set. The difference is night and day. If I set up the Freud set for a 3/8 inch dado, it is dead on at 3/8 inch. The bottom of the dado is absolutely smooth - not even a hint of unevenness.
1997 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a powerhouse router that I use exclusively in my router table. Almost unlimited uses in this capacity. The variable speed is a must with large, heavy router bits. Very pleased.
4837 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Glad I bought this one over the dewalt or porter cable. This machine is TOUGH. Very powerful, smooth with great belt tracking.
Two levels of brightness, adjusted by pressing the button, Batteries included, A flexible neck that makes it easy to avoid hot spots on pages, and I just love the purple color.
I have many Hitachi tools, saws, drills and grinders. I have not had any interface with Hitachi service because I have never had an issue with any of my Hitachi tools, therefore I cannot rate their performance, I do believe however that their service is no worst that Dewalt, Porter Cable, Makita, Milwaukee, etc. (they are all dismal).
4014 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 cheaply made. Pressed steel base is flimsy and really thin. The whole unit feels pitiful. Cut a 1/8 thick 1 inch angle stock and the thing slowed down... DO NOT RECCOMEND
4806 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used this tool in a public workshop or a couple years. Finally purchased my own. Knocked out an octagonal table top, two canine doors, and jointed a workbench top in half a day. Irreplaceable.
Like I said, these look like a great idea, but they aren't.
The box does not fit the Milwaukee cordless drills well, (one would have to remove the battery) but my cordless models come with a form-fitted plastic box.
2542 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Makes cutting shorter pieces of wood much easier. I have the Dewalt stand as well. I am too lazy to move the saw left and right if the piece of wood does not reach the end of the stand.
8734 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm very happy with this dado set. It's precise and the bottom of the dados have very little bat wings.. The only thing that I would like to see from Freud would be magnetic shims instead of the ones that came with it. I would be fine paying more for this.
2898 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Factory knives for an older plainer. Sharp and fit well.
That said, when placed in front of the cut, they will always get in the way of you pushing the material...
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4300 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Was exactly what I expected and worked very well. Quality and craftsmanship of the tool are very good. I believe I got excellent value for my money.
3524 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Variable speed works great.
Maybe they just never gave them a chance. I know I had the pair I bought with the saw the year the saw came out sitting in a drawer until just recently when I had a gazillion feet of crown to do. Slapped those babies on and was happy as a pig in.....
It has a rubber pad on the end of the clip, which matches up with a rubber pad on the base, helping it to stay in place on hard surfaces. Some reviews have noted that it slides around a bit on thin book covers, and I saw that too *IF* I didn't push the clip as far down as it would go on the cover. When I clipped it as far onto the hardcover as it would go, it didn't move at all when I waved the book around.
9538 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 no leaks
2683 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love this flashlight and also a great collection to my battery pack, drill etc.
490 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this for my wife so she could read books in our poorly lit house. Works great, and still on the original battery after quite a bit of use.
The third option is E-Bay. If you can find a vintage Stanley on E-bay that has already been tuned up for under $40 with shipping included, hop on it immediately. this is the best option.
4208 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I puchased this blade to replace an old wobble blade. I didn't mine the cheap case it came in as much as when ajusting it to it's full width,it was to wide to fit on my arbor with a nut. After paying this price I expect it to work in all widths. I have a Delta unisaw, so I do not know what saw you would have to have to meet it's full specifications? I returned it.
4216 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have had this set of blades for a month or so now. The cuts are precise and uniform. I have used virtually all different combinations of blades, spacers and shims. All blend together very well. I have used them on plyboard and hard wood stock No real problems have been evident.
I must be missing something here. For the $160 price the PC 310 cost, you can buy the PC 690LR ($125) with more power and still get some router bits for less. The PC 310 is a dinosaur doomed to extinction. We can only hope PC either re-engineers this product or stops production before it further tarnishes its reputation.
677 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They fit and were a great price
6017 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I recently received this and I am very pleased with it. First my color is blue, just to get that out of the way. It was very easy to install and align. I followed the instructions exactly.
5448 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 did the trick
2183 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 When I bought the light many years ago It worked great and was plenty bright. I took to strapping it onto the handlebars of my bicycle (with a pad to prevent damage) for commuting home at night from work. I really like the quick forty five minute recharge cycle and I have two batteries so is easy to change out.
See my website for a more detailed review.
556 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love this little light! The clip attaches comfortable to a wooden drawer that's 1" thick. The light is adequate for reading, and the neck is smoothly flexible. I also love that it uses LEDs. Can someone point me in the direction of an adaptor? I would be interested in one. I would like to note that this light did come with 4 AAA batteries. Also, the light has 3 settings: off, on, and "really on". There's not that much discernible difference between the two "on" settings. It's clear that one of the LEDs isn't lit for the dimmer setting, but the reduction in light output is barely noticeable.
It has a great soft start 3 1/4 hp motor that has five speeds and will handle any bit and wood combination I've thrown at it.
937 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The bulbs arrived at my door faster than I expected. I opened the box and the bulbs were just sitting there in a plastic bag without any packing peanuts or bubble wrap which I thought was strangely odd since they're light bulbs and can be damaged pretty easily. I checked all the bulbs for shattered glass luckily there was none. So far all the bulbs seem to be working just fine. I'll send an update once they begin to burn out. I placed them in the kitchen and hallway which we use quite often so hopefully (crossing fingers) they last as long as promised.
1683 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Quality product, cheaper than the big box stores
5377 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great
4523 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is glue. Strong stuff.
9102 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works well. No tangles.
They certainly do a nice and safe job. I cannot say that the bottoms are perfectly smooth, but they are flat. The side blades do a nice job of not splintering the wood. Needless to say that they are a huge step up from the usual beginner-level of dado cutting.
6425 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GREAT GLUE! I've tried many other glues but this is superior to all other glues sold, especially for wood. When you go to a store you have no idea how good glues are. But on Amazon you can read other people's reviews to find out the truth about products instead of just reading the lying marketing lingo printed on bottles of glue.
9291 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We purchased several of these for opening a new body shop. So far 3 months into it there holding up good,dont kink and roll up very easy. Cleanup is simple with soap and water also or some solvent.
7407 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this table for my father for Christmas - he does a lot of handy work around the house, like cutting trim, and applying glue to anything that breaks ( if fixing things with a clamp and glue was an olympic sport he would be on a box of wheaties) - he also does a lot of precision wood carving and burning - since I got this for him, he cant stop himself from telling me how much he loves it - and trust me he is the type to let me know if their was even a minor problem
Resently I had the clips fail that hold the battery to the drill. I was lucky that nothing broke when the pack fell to the shower floor I was installing.
I sided with the BAMMER finish nailer about 10 years ago, and while that device is still performing well (tip: buy all the BAMMER fuel cells you can, they are beginning to disappear from the market), I can already tell my PASLODE framing nailer is of superior design.
3130 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Dewalt flashlight is a lifesaver but the bulbs are hard to find. Was glad to find them here and they worked perfect!
Corny, you say? It's just a pricey combination square, you say? Perhaps. But for me, there are only a handful of tools in my collection that evoke an emotional response whereby their very use transports me back to my grandfather's shop, where I can feel the textures, hear the machinery, and smell the varnish, dust, motor oil and age. This is one of those tools. It makes me nostalgic for an age- real or imagined- before outsourcing and cheap tools, when quality was the norm. This combi square simply looks and feels different than many of my other layout tools, aside from being more accurate and precise than any of them. It looks... machined.
My pick is the Makita 110 volt model. It has the largest amperage motor in the medium duty range, has variable speed, reversing, and an adjustable speed limiting dial, an LED light to illuminate your work, and is guaranteed to last the lifetime of the tool.
9802 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's hard to get excited about an air hose, but this is an excellent hose at a very good price. Quality is noticably better than the best hoses carried by local home improvement stores, and is priced a few dollars less here at Amazon. Buy two and get free shipping.
This thing has balls, class and MASS. If you can handle it, get one. You won't need two.
Biggest issue so far...I can't even mount them to my Craftsman table saw because the T-nuts CAN'T SCREW ON!!! The mounting holes are off by 1/8". I have already returned one set for a refund that Amazon said not to bother sending back BECAUSE THEY ARE DEFECTIVE. So, I went ahead and ordered a second set AND THEY DO NOT WORK EITHER. Quality control is lacking from Shop Fox, or is it Woodstock as the companies seem to be in fact one in the same.
No flexing and it seems very well made, its as good as other more expensive clamps I have used.
5611 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great grinding wheel.
2883 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a ruggedly-built drill with the chuck capacity and power to do the jobs I bought it for. It's a good thing it has the auxiliary handle, because it has LOTS of torque. It's also handy that the aux. grip can be readily rotated to any desired angle.
The only reason I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 is because with the pipe I bought, the locking mechanism mars the surface and can get a bit stuck but I'm pretty sure this is more of a problem with the cheap pipe I bought from Home Depot then the clamp design.
Treat yourself to a companion for your Forrest blade. Own it, and feel proud each time you use your saw!
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9736 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 All I can say is Wow... What a great tool. Just finished a huge IPE Deck where 60% of the boards bowed out like the picture for this product shows. End result was a beautiful deck install. This tool saved be a ton of time.
For the more seasoned user, this plane will work well after a couple of hours tuning. For the rookie, it provides a good learning base - it's not very expensive so you aren't as afraid to do something to it to learn how to tune it. It will never be quite as good as a Veritas or LN, but it can be 90% as good at about 25% the price. Spend time researching the internet for tuning how-to's - there's a lot of good and bad information out there. Learn how to sharpen - Brent Beach has an excellent site. Stone or sand all edges to deburr until things adjust smoothly. Get the sole flat. Get the end of the cap against the blade flat. Enjoy learning about hand planes and in the end you will have a very good user.
Cons? The packaging IS flimsy and I was surprised that mine arrived in decent condition given how much of a mess the box was in. Also, the documentation for building it was pretty lousy. It's simple enough to build but some aspects of it like attaching the handles for the cranks were harder than they needed to be and a better manual would have been the reassurance I needed that I wasn't trying to do something the wrong way. They could probably give the part of it that you swivel up for perpendicular vising action smoother action without adding gobs more to the cost.
Overall I am well pleased and would buy again.
- Heats up after extended use
1895 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 100% satisified
I was a practicing machinist, toolmaker, shop supervisor and was involved with design engineering in a research facility for over 46 years until I retired a year ago.
3909 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I use a Delta X5 contractor's Saw as my primary table saw. I do just enough dado and tenon work that it spends most of its time without the blade guard or splitter in place. As the Delta is set up, removing and re-installing these is just bothersome enough to appeal to my lazy side. I finally put in a Merlin splitter a while back, which gave me some margin of safety, but the simple truth is that I needed a blade guard that floated over the blade. After some price and feature comparisons I decided to use the Uniguard.
6332 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 These don't connect to anything, you'd need a rubber connector to clamp them together.
Has storage for a spare bulb, but does not include the spare bulb.
- cutting depth fine adjustment knob (which takes a "13 mm" wrench to install, but a crescent wrench works OK too)
The first problem is the power on-off button is reversed. My router operates with the power button on the off position. This machine obviously never went though a quality inspection at the factory.
6885 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What can it say - IT's a Ridgid! - Aluminum is that way to go!
8570 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This hammer pounds!
I stumbled on the XtraFlex2 at my local Borders. They had a bunch of them in a display when the final Harry Potter book was published (presumably figuring that a lot of kids, little and big, were going to be doing a lot of reading in bed...). The leftovers were sold at half price, a real bargain. I bought one, tried it out, loved it, and went back to buy several more for use as gifts (and spares).
1777 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 High quality, durable edge with all the features you would want. I'm very happy with this guide. Its very well made and offers precise control.
5446 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great fit
I have no faith that the saw was made correctly. As a result, I returned it to the store for a refund.
293 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 wonderful
Some reviews have made a big deal about the insert sitting below the table surface when first dropped in the opening. I belive this is better than having to try and remove material from the insert when it sits high, and is almost certianly a result of the variation in the manufacture of the saw tables and the makers of the insert have taken this variation in depth of shoulder in the saw table into account in their design. If they are really unhappy with the product, let them make something better, I know I couldn't do better.
The Uniguard is one of the least expensive, and actually has a lot of features. It has a split guard, which means that, on short cuts, the guard is still down. It has an accessory tray and a place to mount an upper switch. It is one of the few guards that can be altered to fit a wide variety of saw tables. And it even looks cool - or as cool as a table saw add-on might look.
sometimes not spot on. I've labeled all mine with
-It's smooth on both ends, so I can fit it inside of black sewer pipe I've cut into couplers, or into flex hose.
579 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This portable reading light is an excellent product. It is low-priced, high quality and high performance. The light can be set at two brightness levels (one or two individual LED's on), and even the lower level is usually bright enough to read comfortably. I carry this in my attache for reading my textbooks in Starbucks and libraries, where overhead lighting can be dim or inconsistent. If the ambient light changes because of sunlight, it is easy to switch the light off, the on/off button is super easy to operate. The clamp is very strong but is shaped in a way that protects the book and pages, it doesn't leave any marks or indents on the book or paper. And the adjustable neck is very high quality, it adjusts to infinite positions and stays right where you bend it.
1655 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was surprised 75182 router didn't come with a 1/4 inch collet. It is a big router but still. I'm not buying all new 1/2 bits to replace the 1/4s. Serves it's purpose.
2872 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The knives were the right replacement.
5779 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought two of these. One course and one fine. I like to mark one side so I know which side I start with and which side I can still use. Works great to keep me straight.
Shipping was on time and arrived without damage.
2793 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nothing not to like about this product. Powerful. Well engineered. Performs like you would expect a Dewalt to perform. Great price.
The only issue I had was that the middle board was slightly warped other than that everything else was perfect. I called customer service and they said they will send me a complimentary replacement and should receive it in 7-10 business days.
My latest one has lasted three years. The housing eventually cracks at the corners where the bit slides through. I ended up just buying single piece set to replace the holder. The springs on the vix part (that push against the retactable head) have held up and have not failed. I have replaced all of the drill bits and screw tips countless times. I have not yet seen a better setup than this.
3362 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 the delta mobile base makes moving a heavy table saw (like my recently purchased powermatic 64) an easy task. just one light push with the foot and you've just saved yourself an hour of huffing and puffing trying to wiggle the saw where you want it.
The real benefit to this unit, is that it takes a nightmare problem, and makes it a piece of cake. It works great with a standard 4" dust collection system. Myself personally, I already had a 6HP Sears 16 gallon shop vac. To the shop vac which has a 2 1/2" hose, I hook up the Jet adapter bringing it up to 4". I also use a Y adapter, and gates, to enable me to hook it up to two pieces of equipment at a time. I have a lot of equipment in a small shop, with everything mounted on universal bases. So I roll out what I need, hook it up to the dust collection. Cramped for space, my shop vac sits under my lathe table.
2159 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It is a good saw blade just it does not last long enough for the professional standard. Dewalt should properly heat treat this saw blade with the professional quality standard to make it last longer and state sharp all the time.
8406 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Pamper your power tools...they deserve it. Buy at least 12/3 for your short runs, and 10/3 for longer than 50' and for higher draw (over 10 amps) tools. This is especially true for air compressors, table/miter saws, etc. If you've ever experienced your power tools bogging down, try a better (heavier gauge) cord, you might be surprised. As mentioned, the lighted cord end when it's plugged in is handy/cool, as well.
2900 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Way back in '89 I destroyed a worm gear drive saw. I replaced it with a major brand, big discount store, consumer grade saw,,, then 2 more. Finally I realized that I had spent as much as a nice commercial grade saw would have cost, in just 4 years !! So I began studying and researching and found this saw. I never did like the way that the worm drive saw would torque to the side when I pulled the trigger. The saw wasn't hard to control after the initial start-up but that sideways jump annoyed me. So I didn't even consider another worm drive saw. This saw looked rugged enough and the base plate was precisely adjustable for paralell to the blade. I was sold. It self destructed in '04.
It's plastic, it's round. I don't know what more to say. They work.
7675 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works Great! Fast Shipping!
1906 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I really use these a lot more than I thought I would when I first bought them. I make cabinet faces out of 1-1/2" maple, and I like the width of these FF Joiner Biscuits because, if I'm careful and set the depth of cut just right, I can put one, and a few times even two, biscuits on the end of a 1-1/2" board without the cut showing on the sides. This makes for an invisible, and well not quite bullet proof, and very sturdy joint.
804 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These halogen bulbs were easy to use and work great! The price is good and I would definitely recommend them.
700 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 They work fine in LG microwave as over-the-counter lights.
7193 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought a dozen when I found them on sale that way and mounted them on three different lengths of pipe: 28", 40" and 52". That way I have 2', 3', and 4' clamping CAPACITY with each. I also threaded both ends of the pipe, so with 3/4" pipe connectors, the possibilities are expanded. I do use wood strips to pad the jaws, otherwise they can damage wood under pressure. I have mounted them backwards on the pipe and used them to spread joints a couple of times. With a simple 2x4 rack, I can glue up wide panels with them. You need a few of these in your shop, too.
Have patience with yourself regarding the directions.
1464 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These came fast, worked great and at good price. No complaints here, will use again in future. They were so cheap though, i bought enough to last me awhile and got free shipping. :)
8677 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This compressor is a great value. It has a quality oil lubricated motor and is competitively priced with "oil-less" compressors of similar size and capacity. It works great with my various small air tools (palm nailer, impact wrench, etc). My only complaint: After a few hours of light use, the regulator dial became very hard to turn, and eventually stopped working altogether. I dismantled it and found that the dial threads had stripped. I replaced the regulator with an inexpensive AmFlo model purchased at Lowes, and am much happier with the new one -- easier to adjust, more precise, and more accurate. If Hitachi included a better regulator, they would have a 5 star product.
This drill will last decades for the average user and the quality of the drill will bring a smile to your face everytime you use it.
4356 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I think I paid less then 10.00 for this blade. I've been paneling my man-cave (enclosed patio) the past week and this saw blade has been indispensable. I bought it for my Black & Decker Firestorm Cordless Saw and wasn't sure it would fit. The blade fits perfectly, but just remember the direction. Initially, I put it on with the print facing out - oops, wrong direction. The direction of the arrows indicate that the print side faces in and the bare blade faces out. I cut several sheets of 5/32" thick, 4' x 8' MDF (hardboard) panels to cover the frames around my windows. The blade cut smoothly and did a great job.
6962 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These units are outstanding- Solidly made of high quality aluminum extrusions (and made in the USA Too!), Easy to install, and easy to use. Used together with a top stabilizer they provide a feeling of ladder security that allows me to feel comfortable atop my 24ft extension ladder for the first time. I was concerned about adding more weight (about 3-4 pounds I estimate)to my ladder, but I find that with the extra 10" of height they give, I can separate my extension ladder to give effectively a 13ft straight ladder with adjustable feet that is long enough for most jobs and only about 24 pounds. Since the feet don't interfere with the ability to recombine the ladder to the extension mode, I can do so for the few times I need to go higher. While the combined ladder is 3-4 pounds heavier, the additional safety, convenience and height is well worth the extra weight. At age 74 I finally have the best of all ladder worlds. I'm sorry I didn't buy these 30 years ago!
2638 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as expected.
7198 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I don't know why I didn't buy a set of these a long time ago. They make centering a hole in hardware just about fool proof.
9080 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great
This is a mediocre product. It is relatively inexpensive, but will be wasted money if you buy this and get a flat (e.g. al aluminum) plate later on. Probably okay for routing that does not involve joinery or a great deal of precision.
7898 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great
In summary, I recommend that you consider the 7518 and 7519 only if you'll be mounting the motors in a router lift. If you don't want to spend the money on a router lift, consider one of the newer routers that has built-in above-table adjustment. 12A routers are now available from Milwaukee (Model 5616-20), Porter-Cable (model 894PK), Freud (model FT1700VCE), and others. The Triton TRC001 is a 15A router that is reputedly excellent for use under a router table, but I haven't used it.
888 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Priced great, 10 pak for same price as single in home center.
Packing is perfect.
bothering my husband. Very glad I selected this book light!
7241 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best clamps there are.
If you are installing siding, laying down a wood floor, building furniture, determining how much the wall height of your new log cabin will change, or simply verifying your toilet gasket is not leaking, a wood meter can help. Even construction carpenters can make use of this
3359 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The Delta 50-345 Universal Mobile Base Kit Performs as Advertised. I needed an exceptionally long foot print to support a table saw. Because I was able to supply the wood this worked out well for my situation. The instructions were easy to read and follow. Since it has been in use it is working out very well. I would recommend this base and I would also purchase it again.
917 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The first bulb works fine for two months now. No problems at all. Arrived on time in excellent condition.
4532 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 This product is really a problem for both the seller and the manufacturer.
5211 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The item I received was not as described in the item description. The product description said it has an aluminum backing like the ones I have purchased in the past, however the ones I received were plastic backed
I bought some inserts from a cheaper supplier and they were warped when I received them. I could straighten them out, but they remembered the bow and went back to that rather quickly. Get Leecraft.
If you are looking to reduce I would highly recommend.
8744 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 One of the best ones i have owned.
7345 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love this tool! Saves literally hundreds in buying a huge beam saw...plus cuts deeper! Designed well and quality built. Easy to install. It just stayed on my old back-up Skil-saw, so it's ready to go. Love it!
3013 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just what l needed. Thank you
5694 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Use it on everything, from wrenches to saw blades or router or drill bits. Rust is history even after storing items for years.
2172 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This bulb works perfectly in the Milwaukee M12 flashlight. The twin pack is convenient and it's nice to have a spare available.
One other thing, holding the fence with one hand against your work to keep the fence tight against the work.
6111 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They do the deal for aligning the edges of cabinets, shelving & boxes. I will buy more soon.
1975 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great router for my Inrca LS table setup. Fits in the Incra Master Lift II with zero adjustments to the mounts. with one significant flaw. The collet on mine was exhibiting pretty extreme runout, varying by the position of the collet in the spindle, and how it felt like settling when clamped down with the nut. I thought maybe the spindle had runout, but I tried a quality collet/nut from Precise Bits and the issues went away entirely. Now this thing runs beautifully.
4576 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We are using these blades in multiple sliding miter saws for picture frames. They cut anything from wood to composite and hold sharpness well. Cuts are almost polished. Silver Ice coating more durable than the red permashield.
They are not the cheapest tools, they wanted to jack up their profits by moving to Asia so I give no free pass to them.
5878 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 they work fine for what they were made for
It has a long flexible neck that seems to be very durable and holds its position.
5565 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Product does what it was intended for and good quality.
7536 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great looking and indestructible
7612 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A classic hammer that works great. Very pleased.
986 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great deal! Lights work perfectly!
8361 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 only one stupied think that you have to setup each time slope angle that's really unconfortable and poor
3345 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 quality product that fit my saw perfectly
581 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Amazon has been bugging me to do this review so here it is: They sent me a purple one rather than silver, but I could care less about the color. It works just fine. Be careful where you place the clamp so you don't damage the screen. It will work fine on DTB's too. Very fair price, IMHO. I'm using it on a Kindle 2. Only 4 stars because of the switch placement.
3954 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 just as described
4525 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've used Titebond-2 for a number of years and it always does the job.
2721 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These tools are so detailed, you'll find this really handy right when you need it. Dont wait till you need it and don't have.
This stand really is a nice comfortable design and, had I purchased it separately for the Amazon price - would have been more than pleased.
5405 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Everything Kreg makes is top-quality. These plugs are no different. If you use the Kreg pocket joining system and are forced to have an exposed connection, these plugs will make it disappear. I can't find them even in projects that I made! If you're REALLY careful how you place them, you don't need any secondary finishing (normally you allow them to extend just a bit, and sand flush).
THIS PRODUCT IS PRICED BETTER THAN TH E JETJet JW1017 4-Inch Elbow
8590 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I use this mainly for framing. I like the weight and balance of the hammer. At 20oz it handles most framing needs. Not an ideal hammer for "dirty" work, but I use my 160z general purpose hammer for that stuff. Estwing makes a great hammer and this is no different.
8698 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I thought the blade worked great. I did find out after I had purchased the blade and angle grinder that they (Dewalt) recommend a 2-sided shield to attach to their grinder when using a cutting blade. I needed it for making curved cuts in 1/2" porcelain tile and I was waiting on the item to complete the job so I put on goggles, mask and ear protection and went for it. You will definitely need to wear a mask and goggles and blow out your grinder periodically with compressed air as it creates a lot of fine dust. The blade cut through the tile beautifully - I made a few passes so the blade would not have to work so hard. I had tried cutting the tile with other diamond-tipped jigsaw and rotary tool blades and nothing compares to the efficiency of this blade and the grinder.
9427 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 excellent ill by again
I will give this one piece of advice. Keep the blade guards on until you are ready to cut, keep your fingers and any other appendages you want to keep away from the saw while you're cutting, and put the guards back on as soon as you finish the cut. THIS SAW IS SHARP! I can tell you that after cutting hundreds of hardwood dowels, plugs, trimming ends, and even a few dovetails just to see if it would do it...this saw will draw blood without much effort on your part.
2345 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great with my dust collection system, does pretty good with MDF dust
The removable cord is a nice feature, as is the removable and ambidextrous side handle. The only thing this machine lacks off the shelf is a good case, but the genuine Milwaukee steel case is available from various distributors for about $35. A very wise investment, this excellent case will protect your tool for years to come.
8773 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love these Starrett squares! I have a 6" version of this same square as well as an extra 18" blade for this 12" square. Everything shows up perfect. The quality is exceptional. They're expensive, but frankly I don't care. This is one of the few products I can truthfully say I feel like I'm getting what I paid for, if not more.
1404 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have two desktop high intensity lamps - one I bought a few years ago, and one a recent purchase. The older lamp failed about 3 months ago, and I replaced it with the new one thinking the older one was finished. Then when the newer lamp blew a bulb I decided to get a set of these bulbs to see if it would work again. Replacing the blown bulb with a new one from this package took a minute or two (being careful not to touch the bulb with my fingers), and the new lamp was back to working. So I decided to try one these bulbs in my old (presumed dead) desk lamp. After carefully installing the new bulb my old lamp was back to life. They are both still working, and I am delighted with this purchase.
2868 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Made from two pieces of steel welded together, these knives are made the way the old fashioned knives were made. One part, the backing, of a tough durable steel and the knife edge made from high speed Steel to hold the edge so necessary to the blades performance. Not only are they some of the toughest knives for the price, they can be resharpened unlike the subsequent planer models that use not so cheap disposable blades. The DW733 is probably the best value thickness planer and DW did it right. I just wish they had take the good from the DW733 and improved upon it rather than making the replacement models they have come up with and are currently marketing.
great quality for a reasonable price. they can do any job. remember let the mechine do all the work never force it and the blades will give you there best action.....
Very good usability. As mentioned, coils up or uncoils as you wish, unlike PVC and other cheap materials.
3173 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect for cutting rawhide on my jigsaw.
4853 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a very heavy belt sander. Heavier than I expected though it does the job and does it quickly.
7172 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 The tool bags themselves are acceptable albeit a little thin . The tool belt which I thought from the picture had velcro padded wrap around with tool belt closure is actually a thin nylon strap with waist adjustment that required me to sew it to size and the plastic clasp does not easily stay closed . Had I known I definitely would have purchased another only slightly more expensive tool bag.
Also, although mine shipped with no significant damage to the particle board top(s), the surfaces were so badly warped that I had to purchase some 1-1/2"x1-1/2" angle iron to place underneath the tops for straightening. Other than that, the device assembled and functioned quite well.
9773 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 works well, but could use some improvements: a longer bar for better leverage, since wroking alone with some boards require a fair amount of oomph, another inch of clearance above the deck so that the bar doesn't rub on the deck boards, and a wider area on the plate that pushes against the crooked board. That said I could not have laid decking on my own deck without it.
2nd, the table top doesn't appear to be totally rectangular, though the infeed and outfeed sides are parallel and that's all I care about.
I have never experienced the red coating coming off on the wood as others have stated. This includes several other Freud blades that I use. Sounds to me like an overheating problem maybe due to alignment or forcing cuts when dull. I have seen some minor wear of the coating on 7 1/2" framing blades after heavy and prolonged use.
- Two Brightness Settings
- a bit heavy but had no problem using it with a paperback
* mark the "zero" on the thickness adjusting dial. Turn it until the back of the dial is perfectly flush with the back of the blade and write a "0" above that tick mark (again, silver Sharpie works great). That way, when the manual says "a 1/2 inch dado is these three blades plus four clicks" you'll know that you're really at four and not, say, three or five.
1890 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As far as big routers go ,this one is the best. Mounted on a router table it'll match most of the high price shapers out there. Owned my first one 9 years ago and now have two more. All three get used in making moldings,trim,etc. And have logged many hours for them all with no problems what so ever. If you want a router that'll last you your life time this is the one for you.
.the adjustable wire stem part - kind of slowly straightens out a bit after time. I make it curved... but it doesn't stay exactly curved like I set it. So after a while I have to adjust it a bit. Not a really big deal.... but noticeable.
1859 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 worked well
2568 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great saw. I have always used Milwaukee tools and have never been disappointed. I will always recommend them and this saw is no exception. Comfortable, light weight, cuts nice. I definitely recommend this saw.
- Can sit free-standing on a flat surface without being clipped
8228 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are simply the best. Have a few of them. Indestructible
1005 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good price
5835 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Christmas gift.
9928 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Dewalt scores again! I love these things. First and foremost they are affordable. I use to pay as much for one Rockler.
3532 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I ordered these crown stops for a recent project to add molding to my kitchen cabinets. On previous projects I just set the compound cut on my saw. I wasn't sure if the crown stops would make the job easier, but thought I'd give them a try. The results were great. I did a stacked molding, so my first layer along with my extra wood strip nailed to the top of the cabinet helped insure angles were pretty dead-on. As a result, the crown stops made easy work of cutting my crown angles. If you needed to make minor angle adjustments they may be a little difficult using the crown stops. Quality of the product is very good, fit great on my DW716. Well worth the price.
3838 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 solid value
9896 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Really nice countersink bit set. Really enjoying the adjustability of depth with the bit.
4717 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've been using these for twenty years in one version or another. I concur with the prior reviewer as far as deteriorating quality. The cast iron will crack if you give it a hard blow. Older versions were made of aluminum which held up considerably better.
4501 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 love it
I really value a drill/driver that I can fine-tune the controls to the point that I can use it as a ratchet with the trigger. The magnum does that very well, with plenty of power to spare on tap if I just squeeze.
192 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Don't let this little light fool you. It definitely does what it is suppose to do. It's small but a very nice bright light. Perfect for attaching to a book/magazine and won't keep your partner up. It's very bendable and is easy to shape. The price is just right, won't break the bank.
I have never had a problem with this light except for the batteries. If you use this a lot, you may want to get rechargeable batteries, because this thing eats batteries bad. I guess that's just the nature of the beast.
1462 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Electrolux wanted about $70 to replace the bulb and fixture for my wall oven. They don't sell the bulb alone. This G9 bulbs are acceptable replacements. so I spent a couple of dollars instead of $70. I have only used them in the oven for a couple of weeks but so far so good. I will see if the last. I will be happy if they last at least 6 months.
angle is easily adjustable to get horizontal platform with variation in ladder angles.
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4568 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I purchased the Jet Band saw rip fence for my Rigid Band saw. I have the newer orange model. The rails mounted correctly to the table without modification but the fence was too long to catch the rear rail. I did not wish to modify the fence in case I needed to return the item. I used three over sized nuts as spacers to push the rear rail away from the table. This required longer mounting screws. The spacers worked perfectly and the fence now grabs the rail. I have used the fence heavily for two months and it works as advertised. I am very happy with the purchase and would recommend this item.
My experience so far with the 7518 motor couldn't be more different than my experience with the PC collets. It has the power to do anything I've asked of it. With the new collets, it runs very smoothly. When I run large diameter bits, it's also noticeably quieter than with the PC collets, although it's still a pretty noisy machine. Hearing protection required.
1504 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought these to replace the 20 watt bulbs in my low voltage landscape lights. The bulbs fit nicely and are a bit brighter than the older incandescent bulbs they replaced, probably due to the freeing up of some extra capacity from my transformer. Bottom line, they are quality bulbs and they do the job!
245 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this to use in the evening when I do my crossword puzzles. I clip it on to my clipboard and it lights up the whole page perfectly ! The battery seems to last for a long time, so I'm not changing batteries every day. Gorgeous purple color ! Easy to use on/off switch. Flexible neck so you can position it exactly where you want it. Very pleased.
8202 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love this hammer. Percect size for my tool bag. It's basically the same size of a commom house hammer.
6948 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have installed these pads on all of my 3/4" pipe clamps because they work great! They are fairly inexpensive, they don't seem to wear out under normal use, and they keep the edges of clamped boards in pristine condition. I would buy these clamp pads again without reservation.
6741 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm a paint contractor so it's important to know and be able to show the customer surfaces are dry enough to paint. I've been using a moisture meter I paid around $100 for ten years ago. This meter is at least as accurate. For my purposes it does the job and $25 is a great price. I don't know how durable it is but for occasional use it feels rugged enough.
Best Uses: Nail Removal, Nail Driving
Since this is a tool that I don't use very often, I was very reluctant to spend this kind of money, especially for a tool that was so similar to one I already own - or so I thought. I received this new Makita sander, took it out of the box, put a belt on, plugged it in and pulled the trigger. I held it up and adjusted the tracking slightly to get the belt running true, and then gently laid it on one of my oak panel doors. I sanded for a few seconds, turned it off, laid it down, and immediately walked over to where my Craftsman sander was, picked it up and threw it into the trash.
2) No dust extraction - use a downdraft table, mask, etc.
Both WorkMates are easy to assemble and to use. Both are extremely stable and can be used with the feet extended or folded under. This model (the bigger WM 425) has a one hand clamping system. Nice to have, but not essential for most tasks. This WorkMate's kid brother, the Black & Decker WM225 Workmate 225 450-Pound Capacity Portable Work Bench, works just as well but is much easier to carry.
2719 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Dewalt is a great company with good product, but this one , too fragile. One week after working with it the neck broke. Called Dewalt and they wanted me to go to their service center to check if its replaceable. I need to waste two hours of my time , drive 30 minutes to the center just for MAYBE replace a product which cost me about $ 30. My partner decided to by another company light.
4998 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you don't have a feather board, get one. It will make many of your woodworking cuts safer, and better too.
The picture on AMAZON of this workmate being used is not possible. I working on the long board with pressure (drilling) the workmate would tip it over. heavy weight on the workhorse helps.
6542 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was a little concerned it might have some flex, but it's quite stiff material.
For lighter duty I use a DeWalt cordless, which I've had for over 10 years, but I've had to change and recharge batteries during a project many times, and the batteries do not last long.
971 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are great! I've ordered them twice now and they seem outlast any other ones I've bought elsewhere in the past and price is way lower also. I've been mainly using these with Ikea light fixtures.
Same thing, same package, buck cheaper.
6374 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought these for my carpenter husband over a year ago. He was using them on one job and a co-worker borrowed them. The guy was so impressed he called and asked me to order a set for him.
7973 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The leather wrapped estwing is the Cadillac of estwing hammers for any finish or fine carpenter. Even wannabes like myself can appreciate the craftsmanship and durability and superior quality this hammer represents.
9200 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They is a great product. It is a heavy duty air hose and I've used one like this one for a couple of years with no problems.
9745 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Received the right item that I ordered at a good price and delivery was quick with no damage, will shop again. THANKS
All in all I give it 5 stars because of the quality of the tool, and the surprisingly low price. It appears to be a tool that will give you years and years of dependable use. Freud router bits are among the very best, and I believe this tool is worthy of the Freud name.
8984 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good products
483 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have used this several times now and I do like it. Stays clipped pretty well to my hard-back book.
9272 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got tired of trying to untangle cheap pvc air hoses so I bought this one. GOODYEAR quality the best would buy again and highly recommend.
5296 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use two of these for my dryer vent project and they worked well. I also use them in my dust collector system for woodworking with the plainer. Every once in a while you have to clean the slides out as small micro sawdust stuff gets jammed into the slide slot and you have to fish it out or the slide will not close all the way. This only happens on certain physical positions and locations.
If you want a single router for use in router table and hand-held, buy a multi-base kit to make it easy to switch functions. It is very time-consuming to convert a table-mounted router to handheld use when the router is screwed to the router plate.
B&D invented the WorkMate (or at least brought it to market) and it was a great tool to have for DIY's and Pro's alike. The fact the originals are still around and working is testament to how well they used to be made ...and made here in the USA.
products that use the word "Professional" or "Pro" in the
2) The machine is not smooth.
4889 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It'll sand anything you put under it in a heartbeat.
7042 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is definitely an improvement over the older model it replaces. It packs more power and I like that. We also got the Makita 2414b which has a double pivot cutting arm. ( not the 2414nb) It cuts faster because of that mechanism. Other than that using the saws is about the same . They both have plenty of power. They have quick release material clamps. The Dewalt has a horizontal handle whereas the Makita is angled. I think I like the Dewalt handle better. All the other chop saws seem to be made in Taiwan. If I could only have one I would go with the Makita. I really like that double pivot mechanism. It lets you rock the whole cutting head back and forth to engage the workpiece at differing angles giving both a cleaner and faster cut. If you really want a nice saw get a dry cut saw. They run at much lower RPMs and use a carbide blade to give the fastest and cleanest cut available today.
Authentic Delta filters are rated to capture and remove dust down to 1 Micron to protect your lungs. This thing comes in a bag with nothing to indicate what standard it was manufactured to or by whom for you to verify that it is even coming close to that.
At this point in time I own 6 of these sanders and another 5 of the larger 1/2 sheet 505 models. The oldest date back to the 1960's models, the most recent being the two new 330 I received today.
7273 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 We use these is our wood shop for glueing up panels, gluing panels together, and for other various clamping needs.
1597 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Flimsy-- should not be sold on amazon
5044 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This adaptor fits well on my Powermatic 2000 table saw. I can use my shopvac for dust collection until I get a better setup to take advantage of the 4 inch dust port.
9834 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I did not realize that there really is a difference in quick connects.
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624 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 my niece loved it. great for reading in areas of low light level.
372 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Two things are good about this book light. 1) the battery pack to light head line is longer than many lights. This allows excellent light to reach the page even if the book is quite thick. 2) using two batteries provides many hours of light.
It is a loose fit attachment, not a 'snap in place' gadget. It is easier to use with a short bungee stretched across the top to hold it on the top of the bucket. Hose ends go in about an inch. If I'm concerned about them pulling out, I use a band clamp on the end.
775 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They worked and were a 1/5th the price the Big Box provider was charging.
6756 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These clamps are great for a variety of projects that require quick and easy stabilization of materials. Much more than for woodworking, the Irwin Quick-Grip are great for clamping 1/4" polycarbonate sheet where holes need to be drilled through the entire stack. The same situation arises with stacked metal plates where a quality vise is not available. As other reviewers have mentioned, the one-hand operation is great for quick application of glue, especially for the type that expands. Use of Gorilla Glue often requires such clamps because the expansion force pushes apart the two pieces to be fused. The low cost of these clamps suggests that avid hobbyists and DYI home repair types purchase these clamps before they are needed.
7439 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Does a great job when used with the Kreg rig to join pieces together, I recommend Kreg's product, built well.
7495 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great price for the volume of 1000 screws- i like this package. I would buy these again .Kreg products haven't failed me yet . thanks
3390 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Gotta agree with others who find this one of the best, easiest to use guns out there. I gave up on my Porter Cable gun after 2 switches gave out ($45 ea). This gun is comfortable and lightweight. 5 stars!
Note the DEWALT DW703 10" Miter saw is my second choice and is a good saw, however I did have a defective motor on a 1 week old saw.
7906 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A great tool and a work of art. This hammer has been holding up extremely well and is far superior to a run of the mill hammer.
Only problem was figuring out the directions on the length of the 2x2's.
- Long lasting
2019 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 First, let me say I love this saw. Very strong for it's size and cuts plywood with great ease and precision. Unlike another reviewer, I find the fence to be just fine.
1880 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Granted this thing is accurate and well made (almost bomb proof) but why so heavy and bulky. I don't think it's necessary. I love porter cable products and have used them for years. My edge guide came as a freebie with a package deal I bought. I use it and have no complaints about it other than it being just too big and heavy. If and When I buy a new edge guide it will be the porter cable model# 5043,it offers the same level of accuracy but without all the bulk. Now get out there and round something over.
The "Stiffener / Dampener" reduces blade-noise like a drummer gripping a cymbal. It "chokes" or dampens those "singing" vibrations. Even on a cheap saw, you will HEAR that difference, especially if you stop the machine mid-cut. When machines run smoothly and quietly, they are more likely to work well. When ANY machine is LOUD, it means there is a source of vibration: enemy of precision.
7349 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've used Pony clamps for years because they do the job. They're not fancy, but they're sturdy and last forever if treated right.
The only drawback is that in order to adjust the height of the cut, you must loosen the locking nut, and manually move the fence up or down. With this method it is possible to jump to a spot, which may be more or less than is needed. A micro fine adjusting knob would be nice. Some of the more expensive units have that feature. Freud chose to use a precisely fitting (no play) front "sled" with linear measurements inscribed on its face, and a locking lever that is very exact.
6896 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It is used daily, in all climates. A good tool organizer, with the ability to handle various tool carrying needs.
3593 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These days when the cordless drill seems to have replaced the resevrsing 3/8" corded drill as a standard, a lot of amateurs and even pros may wonder why they need a corded drill. Well, a cordless drill is a wonderfully handy thing, particularly when working on a remote job site, but even the biggest 18 and 22 volt drills are limited in the amount of power they can generate; sometimes you need a really big, honkin' drill. Drilling heavy hardwoods, going through mild steel- these are tasks where a cordless drill starts to bog down or overheat but this 5.5 amp drill just keeps turning.
2473 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had this saw for a couple of years and it works great. I do the occasion remodeling project and this is the best circular saw I've owned.
5075 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this floor sweep fit perfectly on a 4in sewer pvc tubing attached to my Harbor Freight 2hp motor. It does a great job of grabbing anything that's swept in its general area. Dont forget to put a blast gate above it so it can be shut off when not in use.
just a quick note to all you skilsaw lovers: this saw is a hypoid saw, like the makita. it has an off-set gearing system to deliver an awesome amount of power (torque), but it's not a worm-drive. bosch now owns the skil company and their worm-drive saw has the same worm-drive motor as the skilsaw and has more features than the skil mag77. my friend prefers the makita hypoid because it has an xtra gearing system that allows it to start slow without jerking the saw on start-up like every other saw. it's heavy though. i prefer to use my dewalt over the makita and the mag77. i haven't used the bosch yet, but i always hear great things from the people who do. any of the above saws will give you tons of testosterone satisfaction and get the job done right the first time, but i still prefer my dewalt.
8376 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It drives a nail.
7709 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A great tool, although I own a WM-400, not a 425, but I will guess them to be pretty comparable. Any real woodworker knows that besides him/herself, the workbench is the 1st and most important tool in the shop. In my case, I don't have a proper shop and do most of my work in the driveway, so the WorkMate is the heart of my project work, and it is about the best solution I can imagine for those who have very little storage space, practically no work space, and are forced to routinely set up and take down the work center -- I should know, as I'm an architect and skilled builder.
6694 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a pin-type meter designed for measuring relative wetness in drywall, concrete, and wood. Regardless what the sales literature says, it's really not designed for measuring absolute lumber moisture content. For the latter, one needs a good wood moisture meter, which can be quite pricey. I own a Wagner MMC-220 that costs $270 that I use to measure lumber moisture content. The readings given by the Wagner and this Sonin are drastically different when they are used to measure wood moisture content. I suspect the problem is it's almost impossible to push those thick pins of the Sonin-Rapidtest meter into lumber to get a good reading. If the pins are not pushed in deep enough into lumber or drywall, the reading will be off. It's not too difficult to push enough of the pins into drywall to get a meaningful reading, but it's almost impossible to push them into most woods. However, that said, it's important to keep in mind that this Sonin meter is intended primarily for home inspectors rather than woodworkers. For woodworkers and lumber yard owners the absolute moisture content is very important, but for home inspectors a general relative wetness indication (i.e. damp vs. dry) is good enough. Even though if used on wood, the moisture content will be way off, it is still useful as a general wet wood/dry wood indicator. Just don't rely on the absolute % of water content on the scale. Surprisingly it's not hard at all to get meaningful readings on concrete because you just have to push the pins hard against concrete without having to penetrate the concrete.
6145 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great with my shop-vac.
9812 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good product. but needs a stronger magnet. not for use with impact drivers
855 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly what it says. Cheap enough I'll never have to buy lights for my lamp again! *I* could sell some of these, who needs 10 of them? BUT...I have them now and forever, so huzzah!
506 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The light is great, the only downside is it is a push button to turn it on and I have found it sometimes on in my suitcase from the button having been inadvertently pushed while it was packed.
8418 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very please with product quality and would recommend.
2619 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice
They dim wonderfully, and i have 18 bulbs on a Lutron 600 W IR dimmer, and plan on adding 6 more soon.
Fairly robust design and construction.
8360 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just keep in mind that each leg is 16" long. It's a big tool but quite handy for crown etc. Not much use for small applications.
This screw length is the recommended size for all Kreg joints involving 3/4" to 3/4" workpieces. An unbeatable price at this volume.
6289 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been putting off getting a pocket hole jig for some time. I am about to start a project and I thought that this would be the best way to assemble the project that would allow disassembly at a later date if need be. I was originally just going to get a cheaper set, but decided to go ahead and pay a little more. Boy am I glad I did. I decided to practice with this set up by building a squirrel feeder my wife wanted, and I have been putting off. Wow this little thing worked out great.
1101 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Nice color and low temp in our wall sconce sure beats the halogen version that one of my kids threw a sock onto nearly burning down the house. I can stack all our laundry on these led ones without even warming up. Uses less wattage also keeping our power bill down.
5112 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love this thing. It's obvious what a floor sweep is supposed to do, and this does it well. I have mine installed at the end of my central dust collection line with a dedicated blast gate. I sweep up the shop, making a pile in front of this floor sweep. turn on the DC, open the blast gate, and push the pile into the very wide opening. Simple device that makes a big difference when cleaning up!
1025 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works
9424 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 On a four inch grinder, these puppies remove wood! Use with respect and caution. I wear a face shield when using .. as grew up running chain saws.
9211 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just used the product and was very satisfied, just as advertised. Would recommend this product to others.
3999 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product
760 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 looks great its a awesome product no complains here.
5163 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great products from a great company, Thanks
8574 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very good
7113 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works fime
What ever happened to the decent DeWalt holders that engaged the detent on driver bits and held firm until released? Don't seem to be available any more. Is there another brand that makes decent bit holders?
4330 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great
UPDATE.....03/21/14
- To prevent the metal tube splitting at some point, you could either use a dremel cutting disk to cut it shorter about 3-4 mm, or perhaps wrap it in duct tape, or try the superglue+painters tape and wrap it tightly a few times to make it stronger.
The UGLY:
7458 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ran out of this size first from the selection pack, so decided to go large with the 1000 pack - I don't ever want to run out of these in the middle of a cabinet.
7806 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I didn't give this item a bad review, because it is well made, and seems very rugged. Unfortunately once I had the item in hand I realized that the way it is designed to work you cannot use it on a small homeowners saw, or to cut very long pieces. Just keep this in mind. Mine is useless to me, with a bench top saw I could only cut a 12" piece using this tool.
If you want, there is also an AC plug for an adapter (not included) if you didn't want to use the batteries.
4863 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just installed this on my vintage 1946 Unisaw. The increased noise level described by some other reviewers was not a problem. In fact, the reduction in the size of the kerf slot actually seemed to reduce noise on my saw, compared to the old chewed up OEM insert with a half inch wide slot.
I've had this jointer for over a year now and have put it to moderate use with home woodworking projects. It seems to be of good quality. The tool is lightweight and I agree with other reviews that the trigger placement is very user-friendly. However, I have one annoyance with this tool that I just can't seem to get over. I use this primarily in oak and pine, and the dust chute clogs with chips after just 2 or 3 cuts. The chute seems too small for the amount and/or size of the chips that are extracted. I am constantly removing the dust bag to clear the chips from the tool. Perhaps this problem could be avoided with a dust collection attachment, but bulky collection hoses can be restricting, and the bag otherwise does a great job catching dust (until it clogs).
9735 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a must have for building decks!
8250 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I ordered the 16 ounce hammer, but Amazon Warehouse Deals sent me a 20 ounce by mistake. I decided to keep that one, and I'm glad I did. The 20 ounce feels good, is well balanced, and seems to be easier to handle than the 16 ounce version of other hammer brands (I've used the same Stanley for 30+ years). I think I like the curved claw better than the straight claw, but that's just because I'm used to it. I use a wood block as a fulcrum for the straight claw, which is actually better on the wood.
1003 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 worked but were the wrong size overloaded the lights,use 10 watts
I have had a slight problem with one of the dust collectors. On one of my machines, the collector keeps popping off unless it is secured with masking tape. Aside from that, the unit collects and pushes dust away properly. I would still suggest using a mask, however.
694 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as it should. Much cheaper than in stores.
491 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got a Mighty-Bright 2-Light about 6 months ago, and I just loved it for its bright light. I'm often a passenger in several-hour-long car trips that go late into the night, and I love having this light to read by (I don't get carsick reading in a car like many people do). I like the light so much that just a couple of weeks ago, I bought another one as a back-up. And I'm glad I did. The LED lights are so nice and bright that my husband and I used these booklights throughout Hurricane Sandy, after our power went out, not just to read by but to use as we moved throughout the house, and also when we took the dog outside after dark. Both lights were on for hours and never seemed to lose their power.
3844 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 meets my needs
9312 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a nice hose for a very good price. It's rubber so it's easy to work with because it has little memory. There are better hoses out there that have no memory but they cost a lot more. The hose I'm replacing with this was a pvc hose and it was impossible to roll up.
4601 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great product, they make the table saw a lot safer.
7171 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased these bits to make several cabinets that I will have to custom build for special openings. What can I say...They are Freud bits. They are the Cadilac of bits. The quality is superb and they are sharp!!! I will probably purchase more of these bits in the future!
746 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Seems to be a good bulb at a good price ...
2143 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the best sliding compound miter saw I've ever used. I compared several before selecting the Dewalt 708. The large 12" blade combined with its sliding capability mean you can easily miter and bevel larger stock. Although it's not a true replacement for a radial arm saw it may adequately serve that purpose in your shop. It's sliding blade allows you to easily cut even large stock to length. You might think that the sliding blade will allow you to cut dados and rabbets but Dewalt does not support the use of dado head cutter blades in this saw.
8542 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As a building contractor/remodeling carpenter, my advice to anyone is,,BUY THIS THING NOW !!! I often work alone and the audible beep feature is fantastic. As I approach dead level, the beeps get faster till it changes over to a solid tone. Accuracy is exellent. I did sand off 1 paint knob but for a tool that I use so often, those 2 minutes of "set-up" were well worth the time. Most of the finish is still on the tool. Fair for 8 years of use. It measures in 3 modes % grade, inches of rise per foot and 90 degree scales level or plumb. Automatic compensation for reading upside down, for overhead work. Display is aways right side up. Calibration is simple and quick, usually when I check it though, it's still dead-on. GREAT TOOL , BUY ONE NOW!!!
It would be great if they had a model that is specifically designed to be clipped onto a headrest post in a universal manner, and have a longer goose-neck for that purpose. However that is just a "wish", and this product works well enough.
3962 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 planner wood like butter even the hard exotic wood
A+
3683 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I was dismayed that this Milwaukee tool is made in China. It works fine, but the plastic is a bit thinner and it feels a bit more fragile than the Dewalt light I have that was made in Mexico.
9111 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good hose. Continues to work well for over a year.
3684 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This light is a great addition to my Milwakee drill, it is extreemly bright and I use it all the time with projects. I recommend adding this accessory to your drill kit.
The worst thing about this router is that when you go to order parts on-line, you discover the terrible truth of what you bought - the parts department isn't Porter Cable, it is DeWalt ! Given the terrible reputation of Black & Decker / DeWalt service, I was pretty horrified to make this discovery. The salesmen at one of the nearby "Orange Big Box" stores have repeatedly warned me about the bad service from these folks, and of course, DeWalt is one of their big brands (they recognize me as a very frequent repeat customer, so I get the "come over here a minute - whisper, whisper, whisper" dope, not the official party line).
1586 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 have a bunch of IKEA lamps that needed replacements - as well as a new set that we just purchased - which (possibly to keep the pricing level no longer ome with bulbs - shame - these are not something my local ACE, Lowes or Home Depot carry - and certainly not for this price - GO PRIME!
8675 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like the tough nylon handle because its texture grips your hand compared to the slicker "leather" handle of the same weight. As with any Estwing, the first thing you notice is its craftsmanship and extraordinary balance. The former means it will last for many years of everyday work; the latter makes a difference when you swing it half a day during remodeling jobs or light demolition. Make sure you get this one; I'm happy I did.
A sad ending, cos I really wanted the WM425 and I'm giving it one star for it's good-looking design.
4700 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These work great for our laminate flooring project. Cuts like a hot knife through butter!
6721 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used one of these for years working on ag airplanes, which consist of dozens of panels held together with hundreds of stainless steel phillips machine screws that cost about $1 each. The torque setting keeps you from stripping the heads. The lock setting will even let you operate "dzus" fasteners with a flat blade. The interchangable batteries keeps you going all day.
8771 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The steel rule is bowed. It's not really bad but I payed a premium price for this and I'm really disappointed. It's my first and probably last Starrett tool. I thought I was getting a really high quality product for the price, but I guess not.
5149 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Bought this item to increase the efficiency in my shop and garage and it functions very well for the purpose intended.
9071 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good blade. Just what I was expecting. I have use them before.
5216 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The results from using this are absolutely remarkable for me. Dramatically less vibration, noise, scratching, and thus sanding, are worth the minimal cost. Instructions say to clean blade, arbor, arbor backing, and stabilizer with solvent and to stone away any burrs that might be on blade or arbor so you get a really clean, tight mating of all surfaces. Works impressively well, in my experience and still allows me a 2-1/4" cut above the throat plate. This is on what I thought to be a pretty well-tuned saw, too - exposing some adjustment needed to make the fence more parallel and that I had the miter slots nailed.
- I strongly recommend getting a set of rubber clamp pads when you order your clamp fixtures. You only need one set for two fixtures. Don't gouge up your wood.
1072 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought a 10-pack of the 10W bulbs about five years ago for a picture frame light that burns at least six hours per day. I have since saved a fortune over individual bulbs at my local stores. They last as long as any other halogen bulb I've used. This current batch of 20W bulbs keeps a few landscape lights happy. As long as you are not blasting them with way over 12 volts, the life expectancy is pretty good. For those having issues with quick burnouts, I suspect their power supplies might be running a little high. Make sure you handle the bulb with a tissue or piece of paper when installing.
3978 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work perfect in my Makita
1423 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Two bulb legs broke off two of them, as I was soldering them into the board. Ridiculous. Other than that, the remainder worked fine.
One star deducted because they can deflect a bit and cut at an angle.
Good Luck!
- light has more blue and very little red, or yellow (think of a steady neon light)
5305 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked great and would buy again
9263 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 USA quality rubber hose that will last in tough shop conditions. Quality brass fittings with no air leaks when fittings are attached.
1217 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've bought this brand for the second time now. Their lifespan is just fair, but they are priced well, so the trade off is ok.
947 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought these with some hesitation because they seemed almost too good of a value, but I am very pleased the product. The bulbs seem to be of good quality and served the purpose that I had purchased them for. I will update if they don't last very long, but after a month installed...seems like they will be fine.
- 2 bright LED's with lenses
5326 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They work great completing shutting off the collection hose for a machine not in use.
7392 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice table, instructions are good, table itself is extremely solid. Don't buy the casters, I feel they are overpriced. I just went to Lowes and got some nice casters for $5 a piece. The table is set up so that you can actually build an enclosure around it. I made one out of plywood and it came out pretty well. I also purchased the Kreg router table switch and I feel as if you could just use any old switch or power strip in it's place. The fence comes in very many pieces as stated in a previous review and it is not overly difficult to put together, however you really must fine tune it for accuracy and to your liking once installed. I don't really buy into the fact that it is being compared to a table saw fence. It is a nice fence but it isn't really one side adjustable. I still use a tape measure when adjusting it.
2801 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When I started buying DeWalt tools I got the batteries and chargers but then started buying "bare bones" items. After all, after you have a few batteries you don't need more. This lowers the cost of additional tools while ensuring batteries don't languish and die from lack of use.
1055 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great bulbs. Long lasting, great price. Does the job advertised.
1685 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a nice base, it moves smoothly and is very easy to adjust the depth. The one thing I was less enthusiastic about was how it connected to the router motor, basically just has a screw with a rubber clamps. i would have liked it to connect in a more positive way seems like the concept was an after thought.
1043 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent value as regards cost as well as quality of product. Actually, this product is offered at a bargain price and at a similar high quality as the higher priced lamps.
2) Value!! This is a 10" slider for the price of most chop-only saws. The single bevel can sometimes mean a bit more effort but I simply couldn't justify paying nearly 50% more for a dual-bevel sliding Bosch or Makita. And the 10" slide handles wider pieces of wood than its 12" chop-only counterparts.
4589 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is an outstanding blade.
1606 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 works good
6057 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This has worked great. I've had it for a year now and I have zero complaints. I was able to use a tie down strap to keep this lid on my home depot bucket. It has worked like a charm.
In addtionl to the durabiltiy inherent in nearly ALL their tools, i've also found them to be highly ACCURATE, which is absolutely required when crafting furniture.
8491 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this tool primarily because it seems like a nice gadget to have to make sure my carcases and cabinets are square. But after getting it, I find myself using it for a new purpose all the time. As with all Bosch tools, the construction of this digital protractor is excellent. Checking the accuracy of the protractor with a few expensive engineering squares showed that the protractor is dead on. I think I can finally build that corner cupboard I have always wanted to. Perfect birthday or Christmas present for the woodworker in your life.
Spout remained open and clear despite dried glue.
2496 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a must have for your DeWalt 788 scroller. Very sturdy and high quality built.
Furthermore, the plate can sag with a "memory" effect over time, especially if a heavy router is left on the table.
Runout isn't a huge deal with short/low diameter bits (as long as we're not talking about very small bits which may be broken by it), you may not even notice it.. But when you throw a raised panel or rail/stile bits in, get ready for some serious vibration. Also, if you do Incra style dovetails or box joints, any runout is going to make your cuts wider than they should be. With dovetails this makes it impossible to get a consistent dovetail tightness based on depth of cut.. so if you change bits and go back and try again with the same DOC, your results will be different. Sure you can cut test pieces every time but that's a huge waste of time and wood. I could never understand why I was having such issues and then discovered runout was the problem. Any dados you cut with a specific width bit will be wider as well.
This M-12V Hitachi work horse.
141 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Use it all the time, it's great without getting in the way too much.
One thing I never liked was the size of the case, but it was a nice and sturdy metal one.
9404 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome. Does the job
Also note: ordered an INCRA Mast-R-Lift II to go with the router table (made by JessEm but with magnetic inserts around the bit) they make the lift in two sizes, 8-1/4" is needed for the BenchDog (note: you can buy & change the top to the 9-1/4 later if you change your table) - when trying to install it, it wouldn't fit - the metal support on the front right side needed to be clearanced about a 1/4-3/8 inch in one spot about an inch long - easily solved with a dremmel, took 5-10 min. - router lift fits great now along with a mounted Milwaukee 5625 router.
383 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a very nice reading light, it throws out plenty of light to read by, has two brightness levels, adjusts easily and is very light. A quality product.
5287 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The perfect reducer from my 4" duct collector to my shop vac. I can pug the hose directly into the input port of the vacuum. No clamp or duct tape needed.
7711 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent Product and Seller. A+++++
6540 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Mine arrived in perfect condition. This clamp is very well made and worked just like I had hoped. Jorgensen makes a nice product here, and this type of clamp is really useful for many jobs around your wood shop. I purchased this one to use with the Incra I-box jig (reviewed separately) that I got to make box joints, and it is a must for that application. This type of clamp has many other applications too, so as a relatively novice woodworker I plan to buy more of this type of Jorgensen clamp in various sizes.
1443 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cheap and zero non-working bulbs so far. I use them for low-voltage landscape lighting and have not yet had an issue.
The clamps are easy to set up and remove, easy to pack up for storage when not in use, and I am extremely pleased with the clamps. I have been using them for approximately 9 months at least once a week, the springs still work as well as they day I bought them.
3716 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Somewhere I read that Porter-Cable made the first 3X21 belt sander creating the portable belt sander market. This sander is proof that things get better over time.
1750 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this for dadoes and rabbets only. Does not replace a table saw with a set of dado blades, but if you don't own that then this will work. I love porter cable but Frankly i regret this purchase. Cost too much in my opinion. 5 stars because its a quality product. I will not give it less stars only because it really didn't work out for me. That was my bad
This guide cost two to three times as much as a cheap basic guide, but if you're doing a lot of edge
Why set two separate mitre angles when you can use only one 45 degree angle and be totally successful with crown?? Highly recommended.
The sander itself is excellent and some of the other accessories are top notch. But I sure wish they would beef up this H/L pad
I ended up throwing all my 15 blast gates away and replaced them with non-clogging Aluminum bast gates, Problem solved.
8567 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Estwing. Best balance of any hammer I have ever used.
4180 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome! Great dado set here. We have 3 of them in use in the shop. Have only worn through the carbide on one set in 10 years from sharpening. Freud is the best. 6" works best for under powered saws or loose belts. We also use an 8" that seems to do a little better cleaner job. Freud is the best! Don't waste your money on more expensive dado's, these are top of the line and we use them every day in our commercial shop.
(oh and only 4 stars because the instructions really are kind of useless, and I think they should include a case with some extra bits - they have to box the thing anyways, how much more would a blow molded case cost them instead? 50 cents?... The tool itself gets 5 stars)
2157 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've used one of every style and I'm on my 2nd wood. I need to ore more of the wood style. These Dewalt blades are superior to most other in longevity.
7781 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have this hammer and the 28oz milled face model that I carry everywhere with me. I use the smooth faced hammer for finish work and the milled face for framing. I love the balance and length of the handles. These are tough hammers, more than once when too lazy to get the right tool I have used the claws to break up concrete. I have put an 8' length of pipe on these and used them to pry stuff apart. Try that with a fiberglass or wood handle! I have yet to wear out the rubber grips and my oldest Estwing has been with me 15 years.
752 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Wok perfectly and the price is fantastic. I recommend this without any reservation whatsoever.
7922 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This saw is extremely sharp, about the sharpest I have ever used. Makes excellent clean cuts.
1314 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just what I needed to replace a blown bulb. So far it is great --- only changed out the bulb 2 weeks ago. Price was great too.
9448 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Makes my household projects and work task very easy. It cuts down the time I am tightening or loosening my drill chuck, even though it is a small amout of time it does add up.
8245 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I ordered the 16 ounce hammer, but Amazon Warehouse Deals sent me a 20 ounce by mistake. I decided to keep that one, and I'm glad I did. The 20 ounce feels good, is well balanced, and seems to be easier to handle than the 16 ounce version of other hammer brands (I've used the same Stanley for 30+ years). I think I like the curved claw better than the straight claw, but that's just because I'm used to it. I use a wood block as a fulcrum for the straight claw, which is actually better on the wood.
5092 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Using this as way to capture dust and shavings from my lathe. My concrete floor not perfectly flat so having issues to make the sweep evenly stick to the floor. Does help with cleanups, though.
I did find much more correct dado stack setups at the Freud site. The chart I recieved with my purchase did not have the same information, so they must have figured this out and revised it online. I hope this one IS correct. [...]
2893 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought this saw over 10 years ago, as soon as DeWalt released it. At the time it was the gold standard of sidewinders and in many ways it still is. I love the adjustability: super fast and accurate depth adjustment (the front knob and rear pivot is brilliant DeWalt!), fast, smooth and accurate angle adjustment. While the base was an improvement over most saws of it's time, it has been surpassed by cast bases such as Bosch's, and I'd like to see DeWalt put a better base on this saw. Mine has not stayed flat. If they did that, and perhaps boosted the amperage a bit, it would be as perfect as a sidewinder gets.
Updated May 11 2017:
My hat is off to the Bosch engineers for designing this one. A complicated job made simple. Highly recommended. This tool falls in the category of most favored tools. It solves all of the problems.
I will definitely use this lamp when reading books at night. I doubt I will ever use it as a flashlight or a work light unless I had no other choice.
7263 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The best for 3/4" soft or plywood.
8426 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Pamper your power tools...they deserve it. Buy at least 12/3 for your short runs, and 10/3 for longer than 50' and for higher draw (over 10 amps) tools. This is especially true for air compressors, table/miter saws, etc. If you've ever experienced your power tools bogging down, try a better (heavier gauge) cord, you might be surprised.
396 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Tried a number of this, but always go back to Mighty Bright. The light covers both pages and it is also good for small repair work, just clip on your shirt.
9810 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great!!!!
3118 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This will work with Porter Cable 18v flashlights and its a better price than if you order the Porter Cable bulb alone
8659 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked great for cutting out a circle on some hard porcelain tile and still has a lot of life left in it.
236 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good brightness... easy to use while in bed reading.
5125 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked great on table saw conversion.
using rectangular aluminum bars instead of pipe and
4013 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I ordered this saw when the armature burned out on my 20 year + old one. When I realized the parts to fix were going to approach the price of this one, I just ordered it. I received it in short time and it seems as good as the older model. Chop saw is a must for the farm and I would recommend Makita because their blades cut better than any I have used. Thanks to all involved.
4419 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works well and great price
Basic Makita machine with 1000 grit factory stone (and a spare 1000 grit stone I picked up somewhere).
Enough of waxing emotional. this is a high quality, precision tool that belongs in your tool box if you need that kind of precision (squaring-up your miter saw or table saw, for example) and can afford it. I notice that this is now going for thirty bucks more than when I bought it two years ago. Yikes. Is it thirty bucks better? I doubt it. But then, I'm devoting five stars to this tool in part because of how the quality makes me feel, not just whether it is worth the dough for something that is very, very square and well-made.
7236 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Kreg screws hold up better than any other Pan Head screw. Unless you're running a production shop, the price is worth it and negligible. Usually I will save a few bucks if the product meets my needs, but save yourself the trouble and spend a couple bucks for the name brand. If woodworking is a hobby, keep it simple.
8199 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Everybody needs one, or more!
1733 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great for making fluted columns and other plunge cut projects.
7692 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 love it
6826 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice improvement from the one I've had for 15+years.
8417 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very please with product quality and would recommend. Order processed promptly and order arrived on time.
9892 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 does a good job!
6363 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work Great
1361 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ordered these as replacement bulbs for a cheap light fixture in my house. The "G4" type found in the retail stores did not fit right and the pins were too close together to make good contact. This ended up working perfectly and has been operating without issue for months.
2604 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Needed one for the other side. Could have made my own but this is a good deal. A no brainer!
motorcycle tanks whereas the cheap polisher only seemed to create a mess.
2106 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I prefer brass. The Porter Cable guides are fine, they install easily, center easily, and perform flawlessly,, Most of the time. Just once in a while though, they fail completely. Steel, no matter how you protect it, will eventually corrode. Mine turned white and rusted, not all over, but on one side or the other. My guides often get removed from the case and hauled out to the job-sites while attached to the router. Early, foggy mornings and those sudden summer-time cloud bursts, expose my tools to far more of the elements than I like. So maybe,, it's my fault. But brass just hasn't let me down yet.
6156 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great for the shop planer
1745 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Big upgrade over the basic edge guide. It allows for more precise accuracy and better stability.
5507 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Hooks up my Rigid hybrid table saw to my Craftsman shop vacuum. All hoses connect well to this reducer. Very pleased with the result.
8593 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It would be nice to have a couple of 1/16th chippers to go with this set to give a little more adjustability, but it does cut excellent, square and flat-bottomed dadoes.
1529 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use these for a chandelier my wife bought at Lamps Plus the lighting in the room looks absolutely beautiful also in that room when the chandelier was on for a while the room would warm up now my wife leaves the room lit up all the time now would totally recommend this to anyone
1177 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bargain price. Quality item!
This saw is light weight and super easy to use. The bevel angles are marked in 5' increments, which made it easy for me to set the angle without needed some kind of guide.
2778 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 The face of the edge guide that touches the workpiece is a problem on the unit I got.
3833 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Sweeeet! Great saw...quality unit. This will not disappoint. It will get the job done. Has a great feel of control.
The protractor and centerhead available with the full set are useful when needed, but I rarely use them. The rule and square head are all that is needed 99.9% of the time. Of course, your needs may vary from mine.
3372 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fit perfectly on my Delta band saw!
Do compare to similar products or services and share how long you've used this product.
Hard to find lamp.
So far I've had very good luck with the quality of Makita tools in general.
5808 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have had my ShopVac for over five years now and I always found it a hassle when vacuuming out my car. I would have to roll it to one side and then pull it all the way around to get to the other side. Occasionally this would be impractical because my wife's vehicle would be in the garage at the same time and there would be no room. With this new nozzle, the vacuum can remain in one central position in the garage and easily reach both sides of the car, both front and back seats as well. The extra long hose really makes a difference. I have also noticed that this nozzle produces a much more powerful suction than the one that came with the ShopVac. Even with a dirty filter the suction was strong. The only problem I had when I first got it was some difficulty getting the nozzle mounted onto the hose. It was so tight I thought that it might have been the wrong size. After awhile it finally slid on fully and I have no intention of ever taking it off. I highly recommend this product.
1- The depth of cut guage is set on the inside of the saw housing and its hard to see. The marking are in 1/4" increments, which is how much blade you want pertruding from below the work surface but the numbers are not easy to read. The Ryobi 7.25 had a very good depth guage setup, the best of all the ones I looked at at HD.
4 Stars & Up & Up (53)
9289 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This nailer has everything I need to install moulding. It is lightweight, performs well, and is reasonably priced. The Senco may be a "better" gun, but it is 50% more in cost. I only use mine occasionally and the Bostitch satisfies my needs.
I didn't know Estwing made anything smaller than a 16oz. This is perfect for my needs.
I used the couplings to have 3 10' clamps. Another join I use each of the six 5' pipes to join the butcher block width-wise. I bought 6 pony clamps and got Prime shipping. I also bought the pads that go with these.
2338 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great saw better than my Excalibur 16" whose company was very little help when I required a part. They only spoke French and I threw it away
5110 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is turning out to be an invaluable part for keeping the shop clean. Installed two on either end of my shop to make sweeping up saw dust easy. The plastic is about 3/16 thick, would be nice if it were a little stronger to prevent it from cracking when I accidentally stepped on it. Not a big problem, a little epoxy and it is fine.
I would buy 10 more of these without hesitation.
I like the frosted finish that give a softer light.
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very good tool
7915 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 can not beat the quality of estwing.i bought a steel shank hammer from harbor freight thought I would save some money after someone stold my estwing .it lasted about 6 months the head of the hammer started peeling over and then cracked.you get what you pay for.buy estwing its well worth the money.
8988 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good product.
1094 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A+
Having said that, I must point out that you cannot use the entire board with this method. The board must always be wide enough that some portion of it is under the rollers. You will end up not using the entire board, and that might be considered 'waste" if you do not have other uses for the leftovers. Therefore, this is not a perfect solution to everyone's needs, but it certainly is great for those types of rips.
8132 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I recently purchased a PL200 Stair wizard and also the extensions as an accessory. Items were well packaged the stair wizard came in a 3.5" diameter tube the extensions came in a plastic bag. I did have a time putting them back in the original bag but now that I recieved the PL200 put them all inside the tube. The best way to get them in the tube is to pull the unit all the way out and put them in the center of the stair wizard and slide them in the tube. The unit is designed very well it has black spacer blocks that are used to store the wizard. Do not lose them they absorb shock if you drop it. Definitely want to take your time removing the unit from the package and noting where everything is located so you can reassemble and put it back in the tube. The wizard has rubber side bumpers to allow movement after setting is locked in place due to wall tilting inward. The wizard can be used on other trim carpentry too like windows and other hard to transfer template layouts. This item was very well thought out it saves a lot of time. The speed in cutting the stair treads to exact size saves a tremendous amount of time!
1216 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works as advertised. Cheaper than box store. Not sure how long they will last, but was willing to take a chance since I had 7 that were out. Mine seem to fail due to corrosion at the pins rather than burnout. I did grease the pins, hopefully that will help.
So, as a kit for a plane, 4 stars. As a ready-to-use plane, 0 stars. I gave it the average of the two.
8113 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good hole-saws, and this kit is by far the most complete I have ever seen. A really good price for this many different sizes. I have used these in hardwoods with good results, just remember to back it off often and clean the shavings out of the teeth. If you don't it will start to burn and the heat will shorten the life of the teeth as it anneals the steel. The slots on the sides are great for prying out wood plugs with a flat-blade screwdriver. I have also used these hole-saws to cut holes in heavy gauge steel electrical junction boxes without any problems. They remain sharp and last for many cuts. Very important! Always drill your pilot hole through sheet metal before you put the hole saw on the arbor! Otherwise you will have bent or broken pilot bits and missing teeth on your hole saw (I was an apprentice once and I know this for a fact!). This is not the first Lenox set I have bought and I keep buying them for a reason. I have used Milwaukee, Greenlee, Ridgid, and other quality brands of hole-saws. Lenox is at least as good a anyone out there in this price range.
9146 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I gave this 2 stars ONLY because it is not suitable for home use. This is very heavy duty, with the emphasis on HEAVY.
4712 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The fit was good
7556 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This was purchased to deal with warped deck board, but we are using more and more for twisting studs during remodel. Especially for shearwall installation where you want the studs align properly with the sheathing and proper spacing for nail schedules.
The best accessory for this? That foot pedal. No more trying to hold my wood with one hand while the blade is going, and reach up or down to turn the machine off ! When I need a break, the phone rings, or a neighbor drops by, I take my foot off the pedal and it comes to a "dead stop" just as advertised. Great one on Amazon for about $22. Magnifying light is terrific to have too.
This table is an excellent addition to my wood shop, it's used a lot and is definitely worth the price.
As you clamp the workpiece be aware that the body of the clamp moves - unlike the clamps with two handles (or knobs) that screw in to hold the pieces at 90 degrees. This movement can be disconcerting the first time, but once you realize it is there it is no problem to control. The sides of the clamp are painted and slick so the stock will move inside the jaws easily before the clamping pressure is set; however, this also allows you to easily make small adjustments in the position of the stock. Some users may want to glue sandpaper onto the jaws but I think I will leave it as is because once the clamp pressure is set the wood goes nowhere.
7463 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent quality and extremely stable .
6324 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Have a pair of the old style before they change them. Mine have rubberized handles. Made the installation possible. Could not have done it without them. My wall was very bowed and these help keep it all together. Make sure you install the pads that come with them so there's no scratches on the cabinets.
I thought it was a little odd when I was tightening the wheel bolts and without even feeling it the whole space crimped together. I had to loosen them and bent it back out. It's REALLY soft.
2704 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This unit does not come with led so I bought The DEWALT DCL0900 Replacement LED Bulb. Now this unit has much lower power consumption and light lasts much longer.
1) This is my first mitre saw so I can't compare it to any other models;
9537 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great
9262 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this to go with my new aircompressor for my air nailer and other items. 3/8" hose is better suited than the crummy 1/4" hose that comes with most. seems to be holding up fine
8437 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've had mine for 30 years
I don't have any problems sharpening 1/8" bits, but smaller than that, I just use bits like consumables because they are so cheap.
being mounted in a router table you have to keep blowind the sawdust out of the machine very ofting.
2552 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Quiet and powerful, this scroll saw has the depth to do all my projects.
6108 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This thing works great. Only very small amounts of dust actually make it to my vacuum's bag. Just screw the dust collection hoses into the holes, put this on a cheap metal trash can and you're good to go.
2104 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 there are many great features about this saw: the low blade guard so you can cut shims from 2x stock, the 50 degree bevel (which the the mag77 skilsaw does not have) is essential for roof framing, cutting hips especially, it's light-weight so it won't wear your arm out all day, it has a saw hook to keep the saw close by on the rafters or out of the mud on the ground, it also has plenty of power and has never bogged down, even in wet pressure-treated or epay (dense, tropical hardwood). i bought it for the 50 degree bevel and the other features were just a bonus. i love this saw and i am happy every day i use it.
Donated to Goodwill.
7582 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was very satisfied with this insert. It fits perfectly and the screw holes aline as they should. Cutting the kerf was just as the included instructions stated.
We use these drills until they get so hot we can't hold onto them. Even when they have been so hot the red plastic has turned brown from heat they keep running an running.
I have cut copper laminated to piece of 1/4 paneling with no problems or vibration.
555 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Strong clip, perfect amount of light (has 2 settings) and you can plug it in to save batteries (batteries included)(adapter sold seperately)
5266 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great
3149 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is my second purchase of this product, this time for a band saw after successfully using it on a radial for years. Works as advertised. The pedal is rather large and sticks out a lot. Not a problem for the band saw, but for the radial I was bumping my foot into it when operating the saw. My solution was to re-install the pedal, facing inwards. It's a bit awkward to step on, but works just the same.
8326 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Supplies good power to my Toro Snow Blower
7732 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice quality!!! I used them several times already. I had to drill 8 holes in 1/2 plywood. The hole was perfect. Hit both sides with sand paper for 30 seconds and I was done.
1738 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 WORKED AS DESCRIBED
I don't understand the user that had a problem with the light and the hold down. My light mounts on the left and is rock steady; my blade hold downs are knobs. I "think" I installed the light using an allen wrench but that's the only place. My saw doesn't pass the nickel test but that's only because I have the saw tilted forward on the stand.
6621 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Happy.
I have enough challenge making good circles without looking for trouble.
393 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Sturdy clip, good strong color, bright light, batteries that last for ages. Most importantly my daughter has not broken it yet. It's good and solid but also nice and light. It has just the right amount of bright light for book reading and I would buy another without any hesitation at all.
508 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 This light is useless for reading in bed next to someone. Even the one bulb lights up the entire room and blinds you with the reflective light from the book/kindle. It's going to be great for camping, ghost hunting and the like, but you have to put a cover over it to read by. Maybe I should have read the "MIGHTY" part of the Mighty Bright.
4519 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works like a charm. Easy to operate, no complaints.
5528 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is my second M12V router. I am impressed with the power of the motor, soft start, and wide range speed control for under $200. My first router has been in service for over two years without any problems. The only maintenance they receive is dusting off the excess saw dust and an occasional lubricant spray of the spring height adjustment mechanism.
I wish I had saved my money and bought almost anything else.
> 1 1/2" long X 1/2" diameter, overall (including the wire connectors)
This is thing is like a poor man's halligan tool; big, mean, capable, and a good equalizer if you find yourself in a rumble with something that doesn't want to go your way.
1309 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A very good product at a price i was willing to pay... who could expect more?
3) The alignment on mine was off by about 1/4" which is a lot considering it's supposed to double as a vise
9469 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The best air couplings that I have ever used.
5597 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 AAA++++
4623 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Using on my old DeWalt 925 H radial arm saw. Works perfectly and makes using this saw a pleasure. The saw stays set at 90 and I can count on it producing a very smooth splinter-free cut. While the negative hook tames the saw's tendency to aggressively pull itself forward through the wood it doesn't eliminate it, so be careful....as always.
An extended fence was used which supports the plastic strip on both sides of the blade. A cutout was placed in the fence at the blade position and a stop was placed in the T-Fence slot so once the blade got through the plastic it never touched the extended fence.
EDIT: 1 month later and this is broken. I'm not sure what happened, but the top part with the light in it got separated from the middle, and the inside wires snapped. My daughter was very careful with it and is now very disappointed. I have taken a star away, since this product is clearly not very durable and I expected it to last longer than a month
2) The edge guides that are available to help make perfectly straight 8' long cuts on sheet goods are also aluminum. (this saw's shoe is aluminum) Aluminum rubbing against aluminum doesn't work well; it binds. A steel, plastic, or magnesium shoe would be better.
If that's true, then it helps explain why this saw cuts so smoothly right out of the box. The difference between the 3-thou spec of most manufactures and the one-thou spec claimed by DeWalt's engineer may not seem like much. However, any experienced woodworker knows that a table-saw that is out by more than three-thou make ugly cuts and is dangerous. The difference between a one-thou and a three-thou spec has a HUGE effect on performance and safety. Obviously if we start within ONE THOU, we have a better chance at good clean safe cuts. After some use and abuse on the job, it sure is good to be able to adjust your saw to maintain those clean safe cuts.
If you have a square that has a handle that was riveted, welded, or glued on, chances are it is off. The single stamped pieces of metal are usually accurate.
Installation: Simple enough, except for the leveling screws which were too short to be of any use at all. Screwed all the way down, they barely protuded on the underside of the insert. And I mean barely. The stock screws are M4-10mm. Luckily, I had some M4-12mm screws handy that I'd bought for another project, so a trip to the hardware store wasn't required. Keep it in mind, though. Oh, and you'll need flat head machine screws or a grinder/Dremel of some sort to makecthem flat. Leecraft might want to think about this, as at least one other person complained about it.
4.) The new 330 isn't counter-balanced as well as the old, perhaps because of the lighter plastic case.
- You could superglue or use tape(or a mix of both) over the clip (I used painters tape because it is essentially paper and becomes a very hard acrylic compositve when mixed).
5208 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I'm returning this item because it is not aluminum as advertised, it's plastic and it is not the 3" model, it's smaller. This is a third party seller and is a rip off. However if a plastic small pad is what you need the price is good.
5995 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very pleased with the quality of these clamps. Strong. Don't get hung up glue too often. A very good smaller clamp.
5861 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 If you don't have any of these, buy this set, and buy it now. Don't risk your fingers or health.
If the current model is built as well as this model is, I wouldn't have a second thought about replacing it.
6843 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Deserves its high reviews. The reviewers were right. Good tool. Looks durable enough to last for a long time.
3773 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm still using this blade today, on the same saw!! Still haven't changed it to the "Construction series" blade I bought to go with this one! PS I bought this yeeeeeears ago!!
9419 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I think it's a must for any one who builds decks on a regular basis. It beats site built levers to straighten decking,makes things go much faster!
3987 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A++
Update
I decided on the Porter-Cable PC136MS Universal Mobile Miter Stand for my DW716 miter saw. The Porter-Cable stand is well worth the money and Amazon has is for less than I paid and shipping is free. The stand is excellent. I also used separate roller stands for support for my 20-foot long 2x8's I was cutting.
449 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked just as I expected. Our priest even used it during the Easter Vigil when the lights were and it worked out great!
5532 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Yay my vac hose fits my planer now. In case you can't tell, this has a female connector on the small end and male connector on the large end. In my case I had to put a short 4" section of hose between it and my planer.
3354 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Essential for cutting crown or any other material on your Dewalt saw. I also use them to hold down other materials firmly against the fence, from window trim to 2x4s, etc.
You'll be glad you did!!!
6585 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 best drill for driving shelf tapping metal fasterners. Used to assemble a metal garage.
2060 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Holy Grail of table mounted routers. This is a premium router without the premium price tag. At 14+1/2lbs and 15 amps the Porter-Cable is a substantial Proffessional grade tool. Capable of powering large bits without complaint.
1414 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These seem to be working well. They give a dull, yellowish light, which is different than the binding white light they replaced. I normally prefer the whiter light, but these are perfect for the lamp we have.
3290 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 This is a good light if the flex would hold the light up. It will not stay where needed. If you get it to stay, when you turn your saw on it falls. It's a pile of junk .do not buy it you will regret your purchase.
3020 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect for free-hand routing where visibility of exact bit position is essential
results. They are worth twice the price and then some. Buy these things and you will be
5816 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Need to stock up on jig saw blades and this is another great set that I have recently purchase, great blades.
4586 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good solid tool. Instructions could be better.
Bottom line: the MSI-PRO toggle clamps are well made and useful around the shop.
4317 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have been using this to true up my cabinet boxe ends. Works pretty well with a little tune up, however it keeps slippiing adjustment on the blade depth. It could be just me though.
9639 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 every air compressor I ever had delete at the end of the hose at this fitting. I got so used to hearing the compressor recycle I thought it was normal. I decided to try this fitting. My compressor now just sits there until I need it to recycle.what a pleasure a quite shop.
7200 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Can never have too many clamps
I was not disappointed. Cuts great on my Makita 1013 slider. It feels very comfortable and I'm sure it's due to the 5 deg negative hook. I had been experiencing some burning with my previous blade on some woods especially when making miter cuts. Tried this one on ply, fir and oak. Smooth cuts no burn.
Perhaps this is my rough carpentry needs and my technique isn't the best when I am blitzing through 2x4 studs in a wall, but sometimes they can come out not perfectly flat.
4961 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Powerful, very compared to me Porter cable 3". Great product!
661 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 thanks
7772 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 No problems with the bench, other than the clamping part could be stronger. Easy to put together, but go slowly and pay attention. I think I have installed something backward initially. Instructions could be clearer. I wish there were a different kind of removable "stop" available, as the hard plastic ones don't grip your work well. Overall, I'm happy with it, but it could use some improvement.
988 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked for me
2445 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good stand
The problem came when I got it all assembled and on the bandsaw table. The unit wouldn't clamp solid and would move. This is not what it was supposed to do so I started investigating. Well, it turns out that I may not have been the first person to have this unit. The internal lever that clamps to the rail was missing the rubber pad so it wouldn't clamp to the rail at all. Closer inspection showed a bend in the lever as well as the missing pad. I had no way to know if this bend was normal or not, but the pad was definitely not there.
4820 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just as described, fits perfectly on either of my Unisaws, one from the 70's and the other twenty years newer.
1290 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 these lights work perfectly for any underwater light fixture in a fountain. Depending on your make of fountain, just be sure to purchase the right size and voltage
3861 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Having looked at various reviews of other manufacturers, and having gotten a feel for different models (...), I finally settled into the Freud JS 102. I am glad I did.
9976 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GREAT VALUE
3349 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 these make life much easier when making miter cuts, save time
1326 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Thank You!
4708 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this for use on my DW712 sliding miter saw. It spun up smoothly, with no hint of wobble. No deflection. Cuts with the least amount of effort of any blade I've ever used. I cut some inside and outside corners from 4" pine crown molding (paint grade, finger jointed) to test the blade. No tearout what so ever. The blade marks on the cut surface were uniform and minute, perfect for glue up. The practice crown molding corners I cut were perfect. I like this blade for its ease of use and performance. This will be my "go to" blade.
7615 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love it. Perfect balance, great shape and handle, replaces one I had for 40+ years and lost some time ago, and it's just as good.
6172 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This thing works great. I had seen some complaints that the hoses did not fit snugly, but mine are tight and don't need any tape, etc. The only difficulty I have had, is that the hoses make the bucket a bit top heavy so it is easily tipped over, but watching how you set it up solves that quickly. On another note, I first used a bucket from Lowes. Although it is a good bucket, the handle did not lock down the lid. The HD bucket handle is of a slightly different design and locks this down easily. Nothing really wrong with either bucket handle, one just fits this devise better than the other. This is money well spent.
4282 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased the Makita after thoroughly searching the internet for advise and reviews. It was a close call, but due to the minor problems people reported with the other two top sellers I chose the 3901. Wow, what a tool! Solid, accurate, easy to use.
8722 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great pull saw that over my expectation. Cut through a section of 2x4 framing studs that nailed on concrete floor like butter and leaving smooth surface with the 17 TPI side. The 9 TPI side really useless to me; however, my purpose of buying this saw is just for cutting door jam and it works for me.
2999 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nothing new. Same as my 12V light that never dies. Gets banged around nicely and works well. Focus feature could be nice tho. As said before- love those bare tool deals.
When I was shopping I almost went for the cast iron head version (C11H-12-4R), but decided to treat myself to the hardened steel version since I was buying for life. I'll likely pass this on to my daughter, and knowing it will have a lifetime of my use will make it that much more special to her. I'm sure the same can't be said for a cheap empire square.
455 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 My wife reads in bed a lot and she loves this little light. It's got two settings on it, low and high and the low setting is really enough light for her. She doesn't even use the high setting for anything. This little light is pretty bright. Best thing is the light is LED so it's not going to burn out any year soon and the batteries are 3 AAA which are inexpensive and commonplace and power this little light for months before needing replacement. Excellent product!
1112 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Certainly more of these bulbs than I will ever need, but priced so low I couldn't pass them up.
Previous negative comments about rods torquing and getting out of alignment when tightened down just don't happen with mine.
This specific model Estwing really shines when used for trim work. Every other hammer I have (I do have some other brands, for throw away hammers and loaners and such) is much more likely to slip off the nail, even on a perfectly placed strike. The striking face of this model is either hand ground by a skilled American worker or is ground by a very well programmed and maintained CNC grinder. Either way, the grinds are consistently perfect.
9938 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 This item is made pretty well. Holds securely. Love the feature of pulling outward to release, simply pushing the bit into the holder and it automatically snaps to hold.
7835 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This item was purchased as a gift for my dad. He loved how sturdy it was, and was amazed at how it folded up compact. He enjoys doing wood work, so it was the perfect gift. It was a great deal on Amazon and arrived on time, as I have the prime membership.
3704 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's a Dewalt...quality as expected. Price was right and shipping time was good.
I was surprised how many different profiles were available. I found it easier to go directly to the Freud website to compare the profiles. After using the Freud set I am seriously looking at getting new router bits. My cheapie MCLS set just doesn't compare to the quadra cut.
2591 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good machine-at 17 lbs you don't have to push much it will do every thing i ask of it good buy.
Like most products that used to be made in the USA, Black & Decker has seen fit to manufacture the WorkMate in China. And it shows. Those of you unfortunate enough to have bought this piece of junk because you didn't know any better ...I feel your pain.
5682 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Does exactly what it is meant to do. Plain and simple with easy leveling adjustments.
The screws are good for other tasks and so don't necessarily have to sit around waiting for the next Kreg project.
8170 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Gave this as a gift to my brother. He's used it once and said it cuts nice and gives a clean flat bottom.
7288 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent bulk buy!
2041 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I wanted to make about about 60 feet of raised panel wainscoting (over 25 panels) for my dining room using 3/4 in. MDF board. I selected the PC 7518 router because of the power, favorable reviews and other recommendations. I mounted it in a Bench Dog Pro Lift and mounted that in a Bench Dog ProTop router table and used Freud bits including a 3.5 in. raised panel bit with a back cutter. This set up breezed through the rail and stile cuts like butter with 1 pass and made very smooth cuts. The cuts were so precise that no sanding was required where the rails and stiles were joined. The raised panel bit also generated very smooth cuts but I would recommend 3 passes for safety and a better result. I was using the set-up on a 15 amp line in the garage (it is a 15 amp tool) with a shop vac to suck up the dust and boy does MDF generate dust. After blowing the circuit breaker a few times (using the panel cutter), I moved the vac and work lights to a different circuit and that solved the circuit breaker problem. However the router still shut down if the cut was too heavy or the feed too fast. It was easily re-set by simply unpluging and repluging the power cord. Since this was my first major router project, I attribute this to "operator error" hence the 3 pass recommendation for the raised panel cutter. That cutter really pushes this router to its limits and once I got the hang of it, it performed really well. However if your looking to do a raised panel with 1 pass in MDF, get a shaper. The end result is that I have a very happy wife who loves her wainscoting.
9209 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Hitachi's 18ga. brad nailer is the best on the market. It handles short to long and sets the heads on all of them even in 2" oak. Our company has used Bostich (takes 2 to handle from 5/8 to 2" brads) previous and they are okay but not as good as this one. Excellent for installing casing, base and crown moldings plus those little tacking jobs.
5927 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Bosch T234X Progressor wood blades set is the one set of blades that you will find you will reach for in most of your jigsaw projects. Top quality, long lasting, clean cutting edges and easy identification. But, figure on using them only in Bosch jigs.
For whatever reason the parallel wheels don't use the exact same carriage bolts that everything else uses, despite the frame having square holes to accept them, and it seems logical that many use up their bolts and then think they've run out at the end when it comes time to add the final piece (the foot pedal and swivel).
2763 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love this Saw! The features in this saw are all I will ever need. It runs smooth when ripping hard wood and I haven't had a kickback yet due to the power behind the blade. The brake is excellent and a must. I would recommend this saw to new users due to the safety features that are built in. It makes small work out of big jobs and I couldn't be happier!
6867 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have to say that the Bosch hinge template is the best one on the market. I've used them all and this one is by far the one that you want, trust me I've used it for more than 10 years to hang custom doors. It's very easy to use and easy to modify for custom applications. No need to look or shop around, this is the one that you want. And we all know that Bosch makes great tools.
6530 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice !
6602 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Don't expect the same performance of their original designed clamps but if you ask me others that I have tried have also failed and this product despite its limitations has the upper hand, It works fine for less demanding projects that's all I can say.
8259 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I gave this five stars because the quality was apparent at first look, the thing is amazing. I do small projects in my garage using a table saw, radial arm saw and various sanders to make small boxes with multiple sides. The lids are made of wedges glued together on a backer of the same wood. In order for sixteen little pieces to fit tightly (eight sided lid) the angles must be exact. This tool enables me to achieve the accuracy I need. For those who might wonder, it does come with a pencil that appears to be .05 mm. Using this instrument I can mark any angle down to .5 degree, using a magnifier I can mark as close as .25 degrees (doubt I can cut that close). Warning: this protractor is a delicate instrument and needs to be treated as such. Don't be surprised if you notice smudges when you first begin handling the instrument, this is simply oil from your fingers being transferred to the aluminum. This bothered me a little so I rubbed it down with a bit of cooking oil and wiped it clean. I look forward to many years of using this wonderful tool.
1872 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A satisfying commodity-type product.
Having read other overwhelmingly positive reviews I ordered the saw. When it arrived I was careful not to lift it by the arm. I attached the table to the saw and installed a blade, careful to face the teeth forward and down, per the instructions.
9526 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bends 5/4 ipe boards no problem, as long as board is over 6 feet long. Pine boards would be a no-brainer, I assume. Slips a little on deck protector flashing, but can be managed.
8024 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The product is not bad. Like many of the previous reviewers, it is not the best plane that you can get. But, for the price, it does its job very well. I recently purchased an older house and am remodeling it. This plane has been very useful to shave down doors in which I can't fix by adjusting the hinges. As one of my carpenter friends told me: "An expensive tool is no good if you don't know how to use it."
As for these clamps, they are absolutely a joy to use. The clamp faces are wonderfully non-marring and resistant to glue sticking. They also will stand up by themselves and don't easily rack and fall over as I slide boards across them. Once a panel is in the clamps, the whole piece can be stood on the end of the clamps in a corner while the glue dries.
6849 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What can I say, they are Ridgid brand and very good quality, never buy a cheap pipe wrench. I am just using these for home use, but have some of the same Ridgid pipe wrenches that I use at work. And if you are deciding between Aluminum and steel, no question go with the Aluminum.
6160 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've been reluctant to buy and use a clamp like this, preferring to clamp and use squares to make sure I'm 90 degrees. How stupid! The Kreg clamps and these were considered. The Bessey's seemed more simple and got the nod.
7297 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 My wife bought me this for a Christmas present - And I thought she loved me!
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1188 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent... price and value. I thought I was buying one.... there were more than a dozen.
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3728 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This blade is excellent! Very smooth cuts on birch cabinet grade plywood.
The construction on the square just reeks of precision and quality components. The rule slides as smoothly as satin through the head. The satin finish is easy to read and perfect in every dimension. It's graduated in 32nds and 64ths on one side and 8ths and 16ths on the other. It's got a bubble level in the head where the bubble is the perfect size and a scribe in the end which is friction fitted tightly enough that it will never come out. If you only invest in one precision measuring tool for your woodworking, let this be it. You will wonder how you got on without it before.
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2475 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect for my scroll saw and would recommend it
My only issue with is the markings on the thinner spacers. The guide has the measurements in Imperial but the spacers are stamped with metric. I just wrote on them with a Sharpie so the two matched up.
2187 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The Dewalt has taken center stage in my basement shop, right across from my table saw. The Dewalt has the most cutting capacity on the market and the double bevel is extremely handy. Sure beats flipping long mouldings around. Bevel cuts are repeatable on both sides of the saw using the positive stops. For bevels greater than 45 degrees, I recommend the old fashion way; A table saw with a miter gage or a block plane, as this feature on the Dewalt ...No complaints on accuracy.
I have to admit that I use this Book Light in some unconventional places: my two main uses of the light are in the bathroom.
This is really one easy to use saw. I bolted on a new carbide blade and found that I no longer dread jobs that call for a circular saw. I doubt that I'll ever pick up my 7 1/4 circular saw again.
5970 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works expected, very sturdy.
8506 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used this cutting wheel to make cuts on subway tile and floor tile. This wheel is incredible. The only thing that was confusing was attaching it to my angle grinder. I recommend putting the back flange under the wheel - that's the conclusion I came to with trial and error. This wheel is excellent for grinding down rough cuts too, makes it smooth. I strongly recommend using a tile nipper for cleaning up small C cuts. Meaning if you are making a C shaped cut in tile that is smaller than 2 inches wide, you cannot go through the tile completely with the wheel; otherwise you will over do it with the cut. If you are doing L shaped cuts, you are good. Make sure to use a china pencil to make your marks, it is totally worth doing.
Overall, this is a very good late-night reading solution and a good value. Highly recommended.
8043 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 There are not too many like these on job sites. It is exceptional tool for laying stair treads. Speeds up the task and removes any possible mistakes. You may build your own tool, but taking in account materials and time it will take to build i just recomend buying this. It will not make you regret it
It's got some nice features ... plenty of cutting speed, 6 amps of power and you can control the start-up speed with a dial, which is nice for detail work.
9993 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fantastic blade.
5761 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is simple and straight forward. The roller works very well...I will tell you not to let the glue dry on the roller, while it may not stick to the roller it is not easy to get off once it does dry. When you are done take a couple of minutes and rinse off the roller in the sink.
I'd give their tools 6 stars if i could.
468 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This light is nice and bright It's sturdy and flexible and gives off a lot of light. Great for kids and adults.
9784 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The electrical professional's choice.
one end would fit into the bag holder or the miter saw port, but the other end was the same size as the saw bag end and the same size as the saw dust port on the miter saw. Rather than send it back and wait for another one, I decided to cut off the large size end off of the adapter in order to use it.
8016 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very durable and long lasting chisel bit. I even used it to cut some rebarbs...yep....it took the beating. Lasted over 5000 sqare feet of tile removing....before I had to resharpen.
8812 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 True, it cost ten times as much as my Stanley square, but it's ten times better too. I'm a professional woodworker and realized that the only tool I used all the time that wasn't professional-grade was my square, so I decided to take the plunge and I'm glad I did. I'm also very, very big on supporting U.S. manufacturing (though some of Starrett's products are made overseas now).
would reccomend for simple and small projects
I was very pleased with the quality of these hoses and they are still holding up well after several years of abuse. I'd highly recommend these.
5669 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 The claw attachment does not fit into the gray end of the hose The other tool fits fine! Should fix this problem and send me one that fits!!!
9246 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Top quality. As described.
8578 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Been using my bosses for over a year, he has had it for at least a decade and its still going strong.
2784 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent transaction and product
8934 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works beautifully. Clean cuts, flat bottomed trenches and no tearing . Instructions that come with the blade are a bit light on but information online is excellent. The blade provides the ideal range of cutting depths and widths that I require
2490 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 basic but works
4872 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Heavy duty and easy to use with practice. This is not a sander that needs to be forced, just gently controlled. Practice with it first on something that doesn't matter because it is a real wood eater.
8695 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used lots of grinding wheel but this is the most universal one to date. I cut off lag bolts from the floor easily. I have trimmed up some concrete and no problems. The most interesting thing is that the blade itself remains cool to the touch. I was amazed by that. Even though the bolts you cut off are red hot the blade is still cool. Nice to have such versatility in one blade.
5197 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I can't complain about this dampener too much, except to say that it will diminish the depth of your cut... you won't be able to raise your blade as high as before (it'll hit your throat plate). That's the only complaint.
I had a tough time selecting which set to go with, and chose the SD508 because of price. I can speak to the comparison because the dado set comes with a DVD that describes the set-up and use of each of the sets they sell all on one disk. The dial version (next step up) is easier to fine tune to a width, but a) not every cut requires shims, and b) looking at the combined instructions for setting up each of the dado sets (nice poster, by the way), it looks like every standard width requires dial adjustments amounting to 6 to 15 clicks. This set has four very precise shims, each a different thickness, so you get very fine control. So I am fine with the shims in light of the large difference in cost.
3686 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I brought this collector sight unseen based on the reviews and am pleased with the purchase. Setup is a snap, performance is flawless, and the workmanship first rate. Even the manual is what I expect from a power tool... detailed and well versed in the available accessories.
It's fairly well built and will provide great usable light for more than 30 minutes. The head of the flashlight rotates so that you can position the beam where you need it.
Well this is everything I thought it would be and more, The only draw back is that this baby has some weight to it, My wife helps out alot and she complained the firest time she picked it up so if your not a strong arm person , this is not the saw for you.
Other reviewers have dinged this set because of the low quality of the box it comes in. I agree that it is poor quality, particularly the red, blow molded insert, which arrived cracked and a bit shredded, but still useable. Personally, I would prefer to have Freud put their money into the dado stack, not the box. These things are expensive enough; I don't really want to pay even more for a better box. If it really bothers me in the future, I might make my own *really beautiful* box, but I probably won't.
1844 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great vibrations. Fast removal of material. Easy to use sand paper sheets with. I love it!!! Powerful!!! Thanks Porter Cable.
Yesterday, after 20 years, it started running roughly electrically.
Great product great price...avoid the cheapos at the Chinese goods store and get this USA hose. FAST FAST SHIPPING with prime
9376 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
3242 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Being a construction worker and a tool fanatic I must say this is the best saw on the market. At least 80 percent of constuction sites are occupied by the HD77 or it's brother the MAG77. I like the HD77 alittle better due to it's weight. I have yet to experience any heavy kickback and have yet to find any piece of lumber this won't rip through. This is a easy tool to use if you can handle a little weight (it doesn't take that long to get used to if you use lighter saws). This saw can handle being dropped several times and will last forever with an occasional oil. I don't have enough good things to say about this great saw.
1358 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Quality dimmable bulbs at an attractive price. Shipped fast, too. Highly recommended!!
I would give this drill 5 stars if the chuck was keyed!
3803 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought these blades to cut do some scrollwork in some marine grade plywood and there was almost zero tearout. Very smooth cuts. The best blades I've ever used.
8353 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great hammers
If I had to be critical of it, I would say that when changing a bit, I remove the base, which isn't that hard, for easy access. The base is designed to come on and off real easy, since it is one part of a multi base system.
Mighty Bright 43212 Timer Light, Silver
8638 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Came in a timely manner. Used it to make drawers for our new kitchen cabinets.
It has two pieces, basically split vertically in half if the router is also vertical. One of my pieces is bent slightly towards the workpiece, or perhaps one piece is bent slightly away. It still works, but honestly is my most disappointing purchase as far as quality goes; not good for very accurate cutting.
The tilt lock handle is fantastic. I cannot conceive of using a saw without it now that I have it;
559 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great light. It's not too heavy and it's bright. You can use 1 or both light bulbs and can still read with it. If it isn't very bright change the batteries. I'd borrowed one before I bought it and almost thought it wasn't bright enough. You can clip it on something nearby (like the headboard) too. Besides it's purple!!
9453 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The lock mechanism will break under a load during driver use.
In short, it really is a simple and helpful device, and there are ways to prevent breaking it. Just use your imagination!
8885 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been making furniture as a hobby for some years now and I discovered very early that practically ALL woodworking tools came as a project, not as a finished product. That is to say that most tools need to be sharpened or adjusted or tuned,etc. Starrett tools are the exception, my square came out of the box perfectly square and functioning flawlessly. That is the very reason why I purchased this tool. I use it to adjust and tune and square all those OTHER tools! Every serious shop needs a few very good reference tools, this is one.
Remember those great old Warner-Brothers cartoons?
4489 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This glue works well for forming good connections when assembling beehives and frames for beehives.
1766 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This router edge guide is easy to attach to my router, allows routing a very straight line by following an edge, and has a nice micro adjust feature to precisely set the distance from an edge. I have no need for routing circles so did not try.
And yet - was there room in my shop for something that wasn't gray (or blue, for floor-tools)? Only one way to find out: I had to try the Big Red "Sawz Everything."
The one-piece design inspires confidence that I won't see the head of this baby go flying by my head on the back swing. If my mind were to wander to thoughts of lunch, I know that a misplaced blow won't pulverize some wooden handle or worse, send slivers of fiberglass into my eye. All metal construction, sufficient mass, and quality craftsmanship combine in an exceptional all-purpose hammer.
7400 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These clamps are very well built,
Only thing is my old one has an aluminum socket that holds the bits, which eventually tears up because it's so much softer than steel.
4591 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent blade for the price.
But more important than the aggravation, and the lost time, is that instead of a "precision" device, assembled by someone with a lot of experience putting it together, and a set of jigs available to make sure everything goes together perfectly, I am going to get something put together by a guy who has never built this item before, has no training, no jigs, and no experience with the product, someone likely to make a mistake or two - me. So I am NOT getting what I paid for, not even close. And then I remember that another reviewer mentioned problems with some fragile parts, so I am wondering what that portends for the assembly process.
8400 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a must-have tool for anyone serious about crown molding.
4530 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We buy anywhere from 20-30 blades/year. This one is becoming our favorite so far!
177 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The light works OK for paper backs, but can be very flimsy on thin books. The 2 LED light is brighter, but had trouble getting even light on both pages, I have to bend the book a certain way to get light to certain areas. I know this would work far better on a hard back book. I would rather read a book on my Kindle or iPad, but if that's not an option these should work for you.
1027 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Burning bright & very low price.
The Workmate is a simple, folding structure with two height settings, selected by folding out the spider-like legs or not doing so. There's a second set of rubber feet on the frame that the larger legs sit upon when deployed and that you can see if you look at the photograph. A bit awkward to deploy in practice, but a neat solution to the question of varying the height in a simple package.
7563 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits perfectly in my older Delta. Will buy again.
1896 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works well
740 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I buy these in bulk and they all work great. Too good a value to buy one at a time. If you will need another at some point, buy bulk
2226 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Extremely fine product.
6671 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 lightweight and easy to use
2710 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this is the best edge guide i think i have ever used and the vacuum adapter is a god send for keeping the mess to a minimum
Overall this is a great set of bits. They do a great job, and last a long time. Highly recommended.
1530 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had undercabinet lighting in my kitchens for many years. Earlier systems used small florescent bulbs that were bulky and somewhat expensive if you needed more than one. Then, halogen lighting started to appear, but they were low-voltage systems and required an external transformer, an inconvenience and unreliable. Then, a big-box home improvement store offered individual, small, round, lights with each operating independently, i.e., no transformer, running directly from 120 vac. Each light has its own ac plug which is somewhat inconvenient when you have 6 or 8 or more to plug in. What I do is to cut the plug off and connect them all together in one or more electrical boxes mounted under the cabinet. This approach also allows you to install a single dimmer to adjust the brightnest of all. Very nice effect and reduces the heat coming off the lamps. I once did this during a major kitchen upgrade which was pretty easy. But, recently, I did this to an existing kitchen. This required making holes in the backsplash and patching them later, or, in my case taking this opportunity to add a tile backspash which covered the patched holes. The only downside to using these halogen lamps is that replacements at the big-box store are quite expensive - $4 to $5. I haven't had to replace too many but was pleased to find this much lower cost source of lamps at Amazon. I only have one in service now so I don't have any feel for their operational life vs the life of a big box lamp.
9215 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought the rubber hose because the one I bought at lowes started cracking after a year and I couldn't cut off enough of it to get it to work again. Hopefully the rubber hose will last a bit longer.
7415 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When I bought my Kreg Jig I never thought I would be buying screws in such bulk. But two years later here we are. I am a dedicated Kreg Jigger. Based on some of my projects people mistake my for an actual carpenter. Some even pay me to do what I love doing, (the wood working stuff I mean) I'm already Thanks Kreg.
Get a ratchet to back up the plastic wrench tool provided.
7210 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well worth the price point. These are heavy duty clamps. Great for large or small projects. All depends on the pipes that you get for them. I use them for gluing table tops together.
with these, the design will not let you. They enabled me to line up, level and plump
8098 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you want the best; it's Stabila. I was at a woodworkers show and the guy at the Stabila booth was demonstrating the quailty of their levels by sliding a level across the floor and crashing it into a cement wall. It still worked perfect.
348 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This lamp is the basic black model. These are wonderful lamps. Nice gifts for people who are visiting, particularly as places where guests may sleep our house do not always have good lighting for in-bed reading. These are wonderful. The color of the light is good. Not too blue or too yellow. They are very durable. I take one traveling. In case of a power failure, you can even put on a baseball cap and clip it on the cap. Because it has an l.e.d., the batteries last a long time. Uses 3 AAA batteries, cheap and easy to find.
3457 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have had one of these at work since 1990, it has been a spectacular miter saw for it's capacity. I had a larger Dewalt at home but it was too heavy to carry so I replaced it with this, it is perfect for my needs.
5265 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a great product, especially for the thin kerf saw blades. The cuts are super smooth. However, it does limit the depth of cut and it must be removed to use the entire available depth of the saw blade for deeper cuts.
Then I spent an hour sharpening the iron (I have a WorkSharp WS3000 which I use to keep planes and chisels razor sharp, along with 8000 and 16000 grit water stones) and it was ready. It easliy shaved continuous wafer-thin shavings from the edge of a piece of 30-year-old rock 1" thick rock maple. I'm very happy with this tool.
Cons: none
5945 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great little brute, Ive tried to stall it out but it just wouldn't stop. It handles 36Grit with no problem. The only drawback is the dust it creates is more than that little bag is going to hold. Get the the sweeper attachment part #DW4111 worth the money if your going to use this in the house or shop. that is why I give it a 4 star. Amazon.com should sell the attachment !!!! hint.
The shipping box was torn terrible, BUT there wasn't any damage to the table itself.
A word on the orbital action, which I didn't find out until I went to the [...] website, is that you just won't see it in operation. According to the website, this orbital action is happening at 53 times each way per second, and that only when the blade is in contact with the material to be cut. So it's there, it's working, you just can't see it.
5399 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fantastic
Great blades Highly recommend.
7440 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These things are the best. They work like a charm for projects using 3/4" wood. I just got done building a patio table with these and they are wonderful. Kreg rocks!!
4391 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits my m12 Milwaukee saw easy to change and leaves a nice crisp cut on osb, plywood and regular wood that needs to look nice.
4825 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I bought 9404 model and it was used. I came over here and I see the same problems by certain reviewers.
4944 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had mine for several years now. I don't really give it much thought. It always does what I ask it to. I love not having nail holes in my face frames. Not a lick of trouble. I don't have the problem of clogging. If I'm inside , I use a shop vac. If I'm outside , I use the dust chute and the ground. I don't point it at my person, I point it away. Nor do I have the problem of out of square cuts. Even if they were it wouldn't be a problem. The slots are wider than the biscuits anyway. If you properly clamp your work the joint will be straight even if your cuts are off. It's amazing how forgiving these little football shaped pieces of smashed wood really are. The glue causes the biscuit to swell and fill the voids. I really like biscuits. They are pretty strong if you use common sense. I have large pieces of furniture made exclusively with biscuits(no mortise and tenons and no screws or nails) that are several years old and have been moved twice to different locations with NO failures of any joints. The Porter Cable looked inviting to me but it's not really any better from my experience with it. I've never used a lamello. I'm sure I would dump my Dewalt in its favor if I did but I'm very happy with this one that is sooo much cheaper.
5450 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As the majority of commenters have noted, this router is a workhorse (or team of oxen) that is an incredible value. It's variable speed and will plow through anything you throw at it. I've had mine a couple of years now and don't get a chance to use it nearly as much as I'd like, but thought I'd offer up some observations.
4025 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A very nice saw. Very heavy (which I take to be a good thing) and I went for this model because it has the electric brake (didn't like the idea of standing there forever waiting for the blade to slow down. The handle sits nicely in my hand and all in all I'm very pleased with it. I bought a better blade so can't comment on the blade it comes with (actually I have used that one once when I was ripping out a piece of old subfloor and was worried about hitting nails with my good blade - it worked fine).
3471 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I recently purchased the Dewalt DW318 SCMS and ordered this clamp at the same time. I was disappointed when I compared the clamp that came with the saw with this one. The stock clamp has a smaller knob on the top for tightening against the work piece, and only the DW7082 has the quick release button to quickly raise or lower it. The stock clamp does have a bolt on the back of the arm that can lower it on the leg, but the fence of the saw only allows 1/4" of play unless it's slid out of the way. Originally I only ordered one DW7082 clamp knowing that the saw would already come with a clamp, but after comparing the two side by side, I ordered a second DW7082 and put the stock clamp aside. To invest in the saw and not have accessories that perform the way I want them doesn't make sense to me.
2629 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 These extension wings will be fine if you want them permanently mounted on your saw. I returned them because they are not easily removeable for saw storage. My Hitachi saw has similar wings that slide in and out with one top mounted set screw, the Dewalt requires mounting from beneath the saw and are not made to install and remove readily, so I returned the items.
1232 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They work and the price was right.
The good:
4334 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This block plane needs in cleaning/blade sharping and finish tuning. After these things the plane works very good as tool.
I bought this thin kerf one. and have used it to cut ceda/pine board, plywood board, and also cross cut and ripped 2 inches thick walnut, as same as everyone is saying, this blade works perfectly on all those things. The edge is very clean, smooth. Almost as smooth as what the hand plane leaves (I still use hand planes to smooth it though)
651 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I ordered the Warm 3000K bulbs, I didn't read close enough, these are COB style, and non dimmable so they will get warm, not as hot as Halogen.
Nothing exotic or special , simply works and very well at that.
7891 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product
7067 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome pipe wrench. Purchased two. No complaints. Works as described.
792 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fantastic pricing, worked in our goofy microwave which burns bulbs out frequently. so a 10-pack at such a great price was an awesome find. Love, love, love Amazon!
3940 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I haven't used this a lot, but I do have some comments. I have the Delta DP400 drill press. I bought the mortising attachment from another company not knowing it was also a Delta brand. When I got it, I read the instructions and started to install it. At first I found out that all three bushings that were supplied didn't fit. A couple of pages later I found out that for my type of Delta press, they weren't needed and it fit perfectly without needing one. The manual didn't make any mention of the DP400 model specifically.
8. The "Lighted" Power Switch (option) also matches nicely and is SO practical and safe by being able to put it ON top of the fence.
I have only one complaint about this tool, and that's its dust & chip collection. The outlet is a bit small and plugs when using the bag. So badly, in fact, that I've taken to clearing it out after every few holes. I use the tool with a vac whenever possible, and the port stays clear.
1816 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Affordable and very dependable kit for my router table. It was easy to use and operate for my routing needs. Customer service was great. The material it is made from is very strong and light.
Only two issues with the application and not a fault of the PC7310 router is the router noise level and single speed. Otherwise the PC7310 router design is well suited for this application and is an excellent choice for the price.
1882 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had this saw now for a month or so and have worked the heck out of it. Solid saw. Great features. High quality. I'd recommend this to anyone.
7645 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this cat paw after my old stanley got to wide at the claws and this is a beast of a tool. it is longer than a normal one and this gives you more leverage which is very nice. pulls gun nails out very easily. if your a framer or carpenter this will be a new favorite tool. also check out their flat bar which i bought before this, also a really good product.
4994 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I bought this bag for a miter saw based on the fact that it was universal. It came with an adapter to make it universal but
4275 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is my first dado, but it does what it is supposed to do and does it well. My only complaint is I wish they would mark the shims so you can tell them apart.
6094 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I had to glue fittings in other than that it works well. Seals good on garbage can when turned on
3126 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Big help for Crown molding. You have to cut it upside down, which takes a bit of getting used to. I install cabinets and have ot cut crown several times a week. These are a big time saver. I get perfect joints every time now.
Though the set leaves flat bottoms, it does leave what I might call "scribe lines" on the outer edges of the dado channel. If the width of the dado is exactly what you want then this effect will never be noticed. If you plan to use the dado set however to make tenons, and you plan to run the board across the dado stack multiple times, there will be scribe lines left on the tenon. It's not that big of a deal, but something to be aware of.
4506 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great price and good product
1858 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have the saw but needed new blades. This one is good for thin stock like paneling. Too bad the saw is now harder to get than the blades.
2715 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A must have for this saw. Heavy,sturdy, eliminates all vibration, easy to rap your legs around while working, perfecdt height.
9292 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's an air hose. It's tough and has performed very well to date with every sign of doing so far beyond my needs.
1700 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 installed easily works great
772 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 as advertised
1320 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought these about a year ago and have some go out occasionally. I'd say 75% of them are still going strong. So cheap that it's nice to have a box full around when you need them.
You won't go wrong with this well-made Bessey product!
1678 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Makes my normal 690 into a plunge router its cool.
2831 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you got the money you can't go wrong with this scroll saw. Makes any project a breeze. Wish I bought it a while ago
1811 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have not used the guide yet but the directions that came with it are very clear and the guide is very well made. I am looking forward to having a project that I can use it on.
262 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 nice product
next found the goose neck will not hold the lamp at position needed to light up the scroll saw work area- lamp drops down to table-then you have to lift the lamp up.
880 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Considering what some stores charge for 2 or three bulbs, these are a really good bargainlast just as long as others do. We have 30 odd in our kitchen and have only replaced 10 during the last five years.
4228 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cuts are clean and square. The first set I ordered was missing some shims, but the second set is all present and accounted for.
7116 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good. Product
2391 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This flashlight should be on every 18v DeWalt owners must have list.
2335 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 High quality scroll saw. Easy to set up and use. I purchased the dedicated cart, light and foot switch, all of which integrate together well.
5170 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is my first true dust collector. It came in a Giant box, but all the parts were there and the assembly was simple enough for one person. Two would help. The entire thing went up in a couple hours and it works great. I also have the extra super fine dust bag with it and it works like a champ. Lots of power, no worries about grabbing all those chips and dust.
Available in colors other than green; Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Light - Black,Xtra Flex 2 LED Book Light, Silver,Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Book/Craft/Clip-On Light, Pink,Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Dual Book/Craft/Clip-On Light, Purple, and Xtra Flex 2 LED Book Light, Blue.
3780 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product meets expectation. I would recommend!
It is well made, and yes it does spec out properly. I used Incra measuring instruments to check the rule, and the Bosch digital protractor to check to see if it was dead on 90. It wasn't off by even a tenth of a degree.
Maybe these got mislabeled.
6957 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 If you like to make your own woodworking jigs
6359 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a must have to cabinet installations. I purchased these for my Brother in law to aid him in his cabinet installation business. He does installations for Lowes here in South Florida. He uses these on nearly every job. They have been in use for a few years now with zero issues. A definite must have for this type of work.
4252 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I like this dado set as it was easy to set up. The included chart showed which components to use for the exact
7013 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great pack of blades. I have a blade to cut pretty much anything. They cut very well I must add. If your buying your first Sawzall, like I did, this is the perfect starter pack of blades and is a great deal. Five stars.
3696 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This light works good, but I was a little dissappointed in the "belt-clip" that was supposed to "conveniently hook" to my belt. The one I received won't clip to anything, and near as I can figure, you need another part of the "system" to attach to your belt for it to work. Now I'll have to find that part or else jury-rig something...
8911 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a good quality saw and the price is reasonable. The seller provided fast service and a perfectly packed item too. If you need a larger fine cut trim saw you will be pleased with this items value, quality, and price.
Some suggestions: I used 1 x 2 red oak, and glued it up to make 2x2 boards (actual finished size 1.5 x 1.5). You can buy 2x2 oak, but there was a sale on 1x2 boards so I saved about $7. The boards were cut as directed by the instructions, and the glue seam was placed vertically. I assembled each board to its corresponding two corner braces with wood clamps, then marked for each hole using a self-centering punch. Once all the holes were marked, I used a drill press to drill all 20 holes. Since I had a drill press and I'd marked the holes using the punch, I was able to use 5/16" holes for the 5/16" bolts (not 7/16" like the instructions mention). This made the assembly very tight and rigid, and I had no trouble getting the bolts in. Also, the bolts are long enough, you just don't have extra threads protruding from the nuts.
4857 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I order this tool for a special project and was ready to use it as soon I got it out of the box. I started to cut the first joint and the handle collasped forward and smashed by fingers. On closer inspection I found that the threads in one side of the handle were stripped completely out. With care I continued to use the tool to finish the project. Later I filled the hole with metal epoxy and re-threaded it. I am sure dewalt would have made it good but I didn't have time. Somewhat dissapointed but the tool works great if you keep your fingers "from between the bricks"
8189 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Smooth cutting.
5572 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great product
Overall this is better than not having a mortiser and the price is right. I would buy it again since I don't want or need to invest the money or storage space required for a dedicated mortiser.
It could be made better, I'm sure. There isn't a gasket or anything to seal it on the trash can, so there is a trivial amount of suction loss. But no big deal. More engineering would probably make it more expensive.
The jack comes with a 1/4" bolt and wing nut to prevent the jack from being lifted from the rung when in use. Since these loose parts are easy to lose, I replaced them with a 1/4" x 2 1/2" square lock pin that I can attach with a lanyard.
This steering control that I am mentioning is not a major item. I am not going to pick up a barrel grip instead and consider selling mine. I just would prefer the barrel grip for that fine level of single handed control. Both are magnificent saws.
6065 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Bought this as a less expensive alternative to a dust deputy and because I wasn't confident in my ability to diy my own cyclone. Slapped this on a 5 gallon bucket and have been very impressed with how well it works. It keeps pretty much all of the sawdust out of my shop vacuum, except for the one time when I tipped the cart over.
I returned it.
8646 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This level is the loooooow end of the scale, I can do it easier with string line level or clear tubing.
The XtraFlex2 gets great battery life, unlike the the itty-bittys, which I found went through batteries like crazy. Of course, the LED "bulbs" don't burn out like the itty-bitty blubs (and the XtraFlex2 doesn't heat up from its bulbs, either). The XtraFlex2's integrated battery pack is also great; no getting tangled up in a cord while you're in bed.
71 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great for night reading!
4931 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The right replacement for the original bag, included an attachment to connect to the vacuum
Four stars because you have to cut your own slot for a splitter. Would love it if they offered a model in this size with the slot already there like on the stock insert.
6080 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great
3919 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 The Fein Multimaster is an indispensable tool. Not perfect but It is much better than any of the other brands. However, the blades are greatly overpriced. They vibrate a lot, burn the wood, can break, and dull easily. That would be OK if they were inexpensive so that you could replace them as often as needed. Can't wait until another manufacturer comes up with an inexpensive good blade. No one will buy Fein blades anymore.
1343 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 burns out too quickly
7501 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The old Kreg screws that most, if not all, of the 5 star review are for are not the screws you receive when order the new ones. I recently finished off my last box of 1,000 screws I had ordered several years ago. These new zinc-plated screws do not self thread nearly as easily and the square drive does not nearly as securely. I am very disappointed to see the steep drop-off in quality.
4764 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you've ever used Bosch blades, you know they are great quality. I'm just writing this to confirm that my order was as stated genuine Bosch.
1385 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great bang for the buck halogens. They are bright and well made. The color and output blended perfectly with the 40W Xenon's that were already installed on the chandelier. I love how they are individually packaged, and the product is exactly as pictured and described. You cannot tell the difference between these and the ones at your major hardware store that cost 8 bucks each. Very well worth the price, and off course, you can't go wrong with Amazon Prime shipping. Highly recommended.
I've been using sawzall's for quite a while now and I have always admired Milwaukee Sawzalls for their dependability and durability. The added power of the Super Sawzall and ease of use make this an ideal choice if your building something new, tearing something down, or fabricating something for a job. I would highly recomend this product to anyone who wanted to purchase a sawzall.
9656 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I like the concept....wanted to install on my Dewalt dc410, 18 volt grinder. The Dewalt shaft is not long enough. I will try to find thinner back washer or get different grinder with longer shaft.
1191 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good , and compared to hw store very cheap.
9967 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is by far the best level in it's class! It is durable and accurate and with four rare earth magnets it stays right where you put it!
1490 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Replacement bulbs at a fraction of the store price. Not frequently used in light fixtures so retailers seem to charge what they like for replacement bulbs. I stocked up with a lifetime supply.
5698 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits perfectly and adjusts is nice and flat Adding this to my table saw was a simple and amazing upgrade!
2639 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great light. Works perfectly.
I recommend.
6041 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Most quality products rate at something around 4.5 stars - IMO this is a 5 Star product. For years I have used shop made wooden inserts, but when I bought a new table saw I decided to try ready made inserts. These Leecraft inserts have made a believer out of me. With the two adjustment screws and tabs, they fit my Dewalt DW 744 precisely and snugly. Add to that the nice finger size hole in the insert, and you have an insert that fits right and is easy to swap in and out. True, you can't use them with the rive knife, but I don't use it anyway. I bought 2 to begin with, one for a thin kerf blade and one for dado use. Now that I see how well they work, I'll buy more for all the common dado widths I use. On most products I find myself thinking "if only they would have..." Can't think of anything I wish they had done on these inserts - simply put, "Buy it, you'll like it!" Makes me wonder why Dewalt doesn't offer a comparable, but if they did that, then they would have to offer a decent miter - not going to happen!
7597 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This product works very very well. I hooked it up to a non Fein dust collection system and there's hardly any airborne dust that I notice. Very aggressive sander, usually requiring two hand operation. But, boy does it chew up wood. Not good for small work, but for the furniture I build, it's great. Highly recommended.
7794 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 1978 was the first time I saw an Estwing hammer. When the boat-builder I was working with let me try it, I went out at lunchtime to buy one. That lasted until 1992 when almost all my tools were stolen. It was on my top-ten list to replace first.
9566 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Use it with my DeWalt impact driver...works great...great quality!
4456 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As always, Delta makes a quality blade that fits precisely in the planer
7179 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used this tool on my first DIY prefinished hardwood flooring job. My compressor regulator was set at ninety pounds and with B & C Eagle ABCS1516 2-Inch Hardwood Flooring Staples, using it was a breeze. Pulls the boards in tight and flat to the floor and didn't damage the tongues. Never had a jam, although if you don't have it seated and firmly planted on the floor, you may get a staple that doesn't go all the way through. Used a Dremel to cut the staple and then restapled. With 3&1/4 boards, only had to face nail one row against the wall. Smaller than that I'd say you may have to do two rows. All in all, I would definitely buy and use this tool again.
5770 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this hose over 10 yrs ago. It is very well made. There is NO comparison in this hose and the hose that comes with a shop vac. This hose reminds me of a hose that you use with a commercial automotive vacuum or a car wash vacuum. Well worth the money. PLEASE NOTE.....If you want to use "stock" attachments that came with your vacuum, you will need an adapter. I didn't need one because we use our vac for our trks and suv's. Awesome hose!!!!!
7078 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm on my second Bostitch nailer in 10 years. This unit is built to last and performs well. I can't remember the last time this unit misfired or jammed. It's easy to maintain and very dependable on the job.
3325 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I'm dumbfounded that after all of these years, DeWalt still hasn't corrected the ongoing problem with the flexible neck being too wimpy to hold up the light for very long. I thought, jeez the most recent review looks to be 2011, there should be an improvement by now... lol, nope. I finally removed the thing, got one of those magnetic base work lights with a stiffer goose neck, stuck it to the DeWalt metal stand, problem solved for now. I may try mounting the Dewalt light directly to the stand by drilling two holes, bolt it down and orient the goose neck vertical instead of horizontal... it might possilbly bear the weight of the lamp better and not sag.
The instructions are very basic and only refer to installing the fence to the base. They do mention the rod sizes as 8mm and 10mm. The threads on the 8mm rods are for mounting the unit to a dewalt dw610 base. The rods do not screw together. The 10mm rods are just rods without other features. The 8mm rods measure 280mm plus the threads. The 10mm rods measure 380mm. The length of the rods could allow for some added capacity of fence depth.
8933 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Before I purchased I had read a number of reviews on different dado sets and the Freud kept coming up as great value for money (especially to an Australian purchaser) and good quality. I have not been disappointed at all and now I have my new table saw I am using the set more and more. I find it easy to set up and once you learn the tricks of the trade regarding the use of shims quite quick to use. It gives good clean cuts, which is what it's all about and I thoroughly recommend to any prospective purchaser. I am now waiting for my Freud P410 Premier Fusion blade to arrive and hopefully I'll be as happy with that as I am with this set.
It will offer SOME improvement even on decent hybrid or contractor-saws.
1973 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After finally getting the saw. ( the first one came in broken durng shipping). It was put to the test and really has impressed me. It's just what the doctor ordered for trim and getting those sheets of plywood down to a workable size. The saw is powerful yet small enough to not be a burden. I was having problems getting blades at the local stores but went back to amazon and there they are, as many as one would need. I must admit during this transaction, I was somewhat disappointed that the first one was delivered broken but Amazon came through and made the second shipment as painless a anyone could expect. The saw is a little pricey but worth it..... If it's trim and plywood sheets you need to size this, is the tool to buy.
74 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Kind of big and bulky but real easy to use and the light is terrific. For being a large book light it is pretty lightweight too so that's nice. I like it, works great for reading in bed.
94 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great bright light!
7 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Not good for only hot water heater for house. Still have problems with correct water pressure . I would use for a second water heater off a main hot water heater maybe that will be better fit.
2993 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Yep
7676 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No matter how many power tools you have in your builder's or cabinetmaker's kit, you need a block plane, and the Stanley delivers 90% of the performance of the high-end tools at a fifth of the cost. I've used mine for heavy duty work, like triming new window casings flush with walls, as well as for delicate trimming in repairing musical instruments.
Fence and miter track made of extruded aluminum, substantial material, not cheap.
3182 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This product rocks. A bit pricey for what it does, and the instructions make some odd assumptions for you (following them on your measurements, for example, will make it way oversized, and I preferred to make it fit my tools exactly, also, the instructions call for almost 3/16 of slop in drilling the bolt holes; again, opted to make mine fit). Also, if you're assembling it, you might want to plan on having a drill press handy, there are about 20 holes that need to be drilled pretty straight and true.
Recommend this light for every late night reader, it's the best I've found. You do not need the transformer cord to plug into the wall. The batteries are so inexpensive because they last well powering the two LED's.
5423 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works as should be
7151 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well worth to cost, very high quality bits. If you want bits that cut smooth and will last and last get Freud bits. All of the Freud bits I have purchased are of the same high value.
2939 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Sometime in the recent past, DeWalt moved the manufacturing for this saw from Canada to Asia. I recently ordered the saw for my father, and the one he got (and TWO replacements) all had problems due to poor quality control or manufacturing or both. I am a woodworker and own and have used many quality DeWalt tools over the years, so I was surprised at these problems.
892 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The bulbs are shorter than other Halogen 120V, 50W G8 bulbs I have bought in the past, which in my case made it a bit harder to install in the fixtures, although I would not consider that a problem. Installed in outdoor landscape light fixtures about a year ago and after considerable use in all kinds of weather none has failed.
5017 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Made Communist China
5292 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These fittings will work very nicely in setting up my vacuum system in my shop.
965 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works awesome, saved a ton of money.
On the plus side, no problems with frame/wheel alignment as reported by other reviewers.
562 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this to go with my new Kindle and hot pink leather cover. I love the light....it's great in the evening when hubs is watching tv and I do not want all the bright lights on. It is good when we go camping and it the car. It clips on and stays on my Kindle (I've also used it on paperbacks sucessfully), and it is easy to adjust. Shortly after purchasing I thought I was going to have to pitch it because the brightness of the light itself became dim (I'd only had it a few weeks). I purchased new batteries and it resolved that problem. I changed the batteries again about three months later because I use the light so much camping/road trips but I imagine others would not have to do it as often.
8299 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GOOD PRODUCT
670 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It works
6117 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This is not made with a good separation between the inlet and outlet.
Like I said, the hose may or may not work fine; I couldn't get mine threaded to even try it so 1 star. Others seem happy with it, and that's great, but I don't like to be duped. Don't sell me a harbor freight hose at goodyear prices. The genuine goodyear hose is only eight bucks more so I bought one of those and this one is en router back to amazon for a refund.
9058 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Still good after a year in a commercial shop.
Having the extra resaw capability if really nice and increases the usefulness of the saw. I recommend this accessory.
Bottom line? If you value your fingers and must cuts many thin strips for edge-banding or boat building... these are worth the money many times over!
2156 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've only used a couple of blades a few times but I'm quite pleased and feel confident these will perform as advertised.
* Pros: Heavier duty screw, tighter clearance between clamp and pipe, heavier duty tail stop, heavier-duty design overall
9726 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Strong magnet, good fit.
9744 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 cuts wood like butter
The top steps of this beauty make a wide and sturdy platform for your feet, but frequently two feet is too high, so I find that having steps on both sides of this ladder makes using the first step stabler and safer than with ordinary one-sided step ladders. I can stand straddling the ladder with one foot firmly on each of the first steps; much steadier than with two feet together on one rung with only a portion of each shoe in contact with the rung.
9066 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have used mine for years now. Minimal maintenance. This guy can take a lick too. I've dropped it a couple times, picked it up and went back to work. Great for fencing and indoor framing without a need for a compressor. Still using the original battery. Even though the housing is plastic; This is not a toy...
For instance it comes with a drill bit and collar for the bit that I would have had to buy separately with the other set up I was going to get originally. Also it comes with a handy long #2 square drive for your electric drill witch is great for getting into even tight spots. You also have the ability to set it up for the thickness of wood that you are going to be using and not have to measure ever time you use the too. That is a big time saver.
4800 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used sander with some 36 grit belts on metal parts and it worked great. It has a nice long cord and easy to adjust belt. I would buy again if I needed one.
2292 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a replacement for an old one that finally wore out.
Cover the black iron pipes to protect your wood.
7741 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Before I used axe to chip away the thinset after tile removal with maul and axe. This did it with speed and efficiency. Very satisfied
Thanks.
4449 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Not an especially useful tool. Magnet is not strong enough to hang onto blade. I wound up just using my fingers to remove and replace the blades.
If you are, like me, a carpenter and cabinetmaker, and need a good block plane, don't consider this one.
7817 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm using it now to build a kayak. Works great!
a good assortment of shims. I'm a little skeptical of some
5346 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 used to tie two clothes dryer into one vent line. works perfect for this. very well built and easy to operate
8875 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is more floppy and larger than anticipated, however, it works quite well and saved me a lot of time and hassle on one of my projects.
1649 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great buy
7366 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Love the square drive. This, to me, is among the most positive locking drive forms right next to star drive. I HAVE had a few that fit a little looser on the drive than others. Might be a worn die at the factory? In any case, these work GREAT 99% of the time for me. I've gone thru a LOT of Kreg screws and these work great. I created my own assortment of each thread style & length. These are used for bonding softwoods to softwoods.
8917 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Super sharp and fast,smooth cut. I mostly use this saw for undercutting door jambs and casing in prep for tile and hardwood. Beware of nails though! I have ruined 2 or 3 blades by hitting nails that were buried in the bottom of the door jamb( door installer didn't remove shipping nails).
5235 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 keeps vibration down and stops blade flex
After several months use, the table is just as nice as when I installed it. It even comes in handy as an extra glue up and assembly space. I place a sheet of ultra-light MDF on top of the saw and Outfeed table for a full 4 x 8 surface to work on. This protects both the saw and table from scratches and glue drippings. Storing the MDF is more difficult than folding down the table!
7091 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ridgid makes the best pipe wrenches out there. If you break, wear out, or lose any parts, they are replaceable including the little spring thing that holds the upper jaw back.
AND the battery compartment cover Always popped off
2201 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have been an amature woodworker for some time now but I'm new to the scroll saw. I bought this one because I thought it would have little vibration due to it's mass. Was I ever right!! Others have said that it has a small amount of vibration, but that doesn't do it justice; this saw doesn't vibrate. That alone has made it a wonderful tool for me. I can concentrate on learning fretwork instead of wrestling with vibration.
596 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this is a really great book light and works with the kindle 2. there are two light levels, and clips easily to my kindle 2 case/cover. the battery cover is easy to open and close. it uses 3 AAA batteries which are easy to obtain so no obscure batteries to find. the flexible neck on the light is very well fashioned. all in all this is a great reading light.
3154 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 well what can i say other than they are replacement bulbs for my dewalt light and they should work okay
The dado this blade makes is perfectly flat, smooth, and at a perfect right angle. I just went into inspect a job that I just did in large sized wood, and did not notice even a slight edge imperfection in all of the joints I inspected.
I looked at the teeth and figured I'd be ripping through pallets like a hot knife through butter. But NO!!!
9197 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This hose is both sturdy and consistent. Since it is rubber it gets softer when it is up on a hot roof in the summer and it gets stiffer when it is used in freezing weather. But it resists tangling as long as I take the time to get the twist out as I unroll it. I have had no problem with soft spots, blow outs nor leaks. It has resisted the little bit of oil I've gotten on it. The fittings are solidly placed, male on one end and female on the other so I can put the ends together and keep the dirt out when not in use.
9065 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great Buy & Fast Shipping
(I cannot wax eloquently about something so basic and simple.)
7197 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great tool
7494 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Not much to it. Don't try and save a buck with the off-brand screws. Kreg screws gets the job done. This 1000 pack was cheaper than the stores...and with Amazon Prime shipping, I got them the next day. That's a win.
I've run probably around 100 boardfeet of poplar, oak, pine and mahogany through my planer and jointer with this set up. I could not have asked for anything better out of a $38 setup. I have not had a single clog on my dust collector since purchasing this separator and I've not yet had to empty the bag on the collector either (I've had to empty the trash can many times however). Emptying the can is as easy as undoing the bungy cords, lifting the lid off and then dumping the can and reattaching the lid. Good luck to anyone looking for a better, less expensive way to create a two-stage dust collection system.
5544 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 as advertised
After I installed the insert and adjusted it to level and fit in properly I cut the insert following the instructions with the insert. That all worked perfectly and was simple. Just go slowly and carefully and don't leave out any steps.
So, I want to get a new power screwdriver, but which one? Initial research reduced the number of brands to three which wasn't too bad: DeW..., Pana... and Milwaukee. I must tell you that although I like the look and specifications of DeW... tools, they tend to be a fifty-fifty hit with quality overall. They're great for certain tools like drills and circular saws, but I didn't find great reviews on the screwdriver. The one thing that made me stay away from the DeW... was the design of the bit chuck. Owners wrote that the chuck is pulled back to lock the bit in place, but complained of bits falling out when inserting the tool in a workbelt or when the screwdriver was accidentally dropped. Having a bit fall out when up in the attic with hands full really doesn't sound too cool to me.
If you're looking for a solid scroll saw, pay a little extra and get a solid machine, you won't be disappointed in the DW788. Better get a dolly when it arrives, very heavy, solid product A++
994 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good bulb
3396 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Saves time for any1 who installs crown. SMART BUY
1891 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I spent a lot of time researching the best router to do everything that I wanted and this one was one of the best. If you want a great article on routers, see American Woodworker magazine, February 2000. It compares all of the big boys.
6523 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
4783 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought this 50-284 base extension and the 50-277 machine base (ASIN B000022364) to use with my Powermatic 64 tablesaw, which has the 50" fence and table. I was a bit worried about whether the other part was properly sized for the Powermatic 64's foot dimensions, but it was just fine. This part mostly accomodates the extension table's feet, because the joints for the extension table feet are not predrilled or anything, so you control their placement.
3270 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great light works great on my delta. Thanks David A
8069 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This little magical tool saved my butt so many times! I was tired of shaving a little off and trying to get a stair tread to fit. Never had that issue with this. Also, I found it handy for cutting and making handrails fit on crooked walls.
One thing I would suggest --- I wrapped electrical tape around the tool to protect the cabinet surface from marring.... Not sure if it would have, but why take the chance....
So even in a generation of higher tech options I chose to go retro for one of these Dewalt...plus I already had the battery.
5366 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 great to have around the shop
2712 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this to do a specific job, and have liked it ever since. It comes in handy and it's uses are only limited by your imagination. It comes with all that is seen, and a couple extra rods for a smaller router. Also has extra wing bolts to attach to the router. I have a dewalt 2 hp. Fits it fine.
This is also the first saw I have used that has adjustments for aligning the blade and the side of the saw deck, so if you are cutting along a straight edge, or using the optional rip fence, the blade does not start to wander sideways along the cut.
8705 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great set!
I recommend waxing the table with finishing wax to make it slippery. Without the wax, materials snagged on the keyhole. I also recommend taping a bag under the bottom arm to catch saw dust. If you are electronically inclined, rig up a small LED near the bottom blade holder. It is hard to see the blade down there because it is dark. I also recommend getting a small lamp and taping another bag to the right side to catch sawdust on the top.
These are a must have!!
7207 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The set is very complete and is very reasonably priced at Amazon compared to buying individual hole saws.
BUT of course it still works OK on thinner and thicker stuff than that.
3634 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Yes its an edge guide, but geese PC couldn't you have made this a little nicer than you did? This guide works, but the casting is so rough ( and flimsy ) that it makes it hard to run the router smoothly along your work's edge. It really is that bad. Compared to the BOSCH edge guide the PC is marginal at best. I modified mine with a phenolic ( polyethelene ) material cut to the same size as the guides, and used 3M double sided structural tape between the phenolic " glides " and the PC guides, and it works much better. Come on PC, I know you sell enough of the 690 series routers and accessories to justify some improvement.
If you are insistent on a DeWalt, then TEST IT FIRST. More often than not it's not going to move, and being as or more expensive than a Mikata or Ridgid of similar RPM, just get one of those instead.
8733 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just what I wanted would deal with again.
Best level made......period!!!!
5765 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We use this router table along with the Bench Dog lift as a basis of a small unit to custom machine samples for an instrument we sell. I like this table, but with a couple of comments. One is that the table Bench Dog is currently selling does not look like the one in the picture. Current finish is white mdf. I keep thinking it is going to be plywood, but it is not. The second comment is that they ship a table top stiffner that does not fit along with it. The stiffner is from their larger tables. No need and no way to use it on this table. Incidentally, I have not had good luck with the larger Bench Dog tables. The thin MDF table is just not stiff enough for the application. They get buy with it in this table because of the smaller size.
7187 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this belt when I started building my deck. I am a DIYer so I couldn't see spending $80 on a tool belt. I found this belt and it looked pretty good. The price convinced me to pull the trigger. This belt was much better than I had expected. The belt has a good amount of padding and I have found it to be very confortable. I have loaded it down too. I added the DeWalt drill holster and I haven't needed anything else. I haven't dropped anything out of the belt, I have had more than enough room, and I have been able to easily carry 3 different fasteners at a time. If you are like me and you just need a handy tool belt for your projects, trust me, this is the one. I would even think that it would be good enough for the pros. I know I have saved a couple of hours having this belt. It has prevented me form having to search everytime I need a pencil or a square etc.
There *is* no other hammer out there.
9296 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used for 2 years and still holding up nicely, would recommend to anyone if looking for quility buy it!
8568 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this hammer to replace my original one I lost, that I had got in my trade class in high school. I had that hammer for a few years but it got lost in a move.
Always hang wall cabinets first, before the base cabinets. I've seen howtos that show hanging the wall cabinets after the base cabinets are in place, and they are deceiving because they don't show how this makes it a hundred times harder. Unless you are seven feet tall with four super-strong ape arms.
6989 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased one of these for a friend and bought one for myself based on ease of use and the reviews on this page. Mine works great and appears to be accurate. As I buy more lumber from private sources (ie neighbors, friends, auctions) I'll be a able to check moisture content.
77 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Yes, good product for the readers.
Starrett is the only answer if you want uncompromising accuracy. The straightedge is absolutely accurate. It body of the square holds it with no wobble at all. The bubble level really works, And everything, right down to the nifty scribing pin is machined perfectly. It's no lightweight, despite its size, and it will take a lot of banging and dropping without a flinch.
9840 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ok, so earlier this year, I decided I needed this tool because I was going to be building a playground for my daughter in the back yard. I do quite a bit of DIY (Do It Yourself). The thing about DIY is that there is no help, at least not at my house. When it came to laying the upper and lower decks for the backyard play ground, this was a lifesaver. It worked perfectly. While I had only a 1 time need for this, it was the exact right tool for the job and I would not have been able to do the project without. The decking was straight and true.
These are highly recommended, especially if you run them in the Bosch saw!
4) Drill for screws to join neighboring cabinets (use flush head screws to avoid interference with drawers).
5301 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Drill Doctor Diamond Wheel
6077 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 its worth the money ,, you must put a foam adheasive strip to keep it from leaking.. it also flexes its not very sturdy and no way to clamp it to a bucket but yes I am happy I got it,,, just cost me time to fit it
9398 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love the hose, it is great quality. Its high quality rubber and looks like it will last a long time. I bought this one because a friend of mine has had one from Goodyear for years and says his still works great.
2046 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This a fine quality machine. It really is very basic and quite simple in its design. Although not as refined as some sanders out there this unit does one thing well. SAND.The ability to adjust the speed is a must on any sander. This tool will easily withstand the daily rigors of loading and unloading your work truck. I do recommend upgrading the sanding shoe and I wish porter cable offered that as a standard. From the rugged american craftsmanship to its simplicity and fair price this tool is a big hit. Two thumbs up on this one. Now get out there and sand something.
4932 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am trilled with this saws performance. I previously owned other jigsaws, without going into all of the cons of the other brands, I just have to say, hands down Bosch is the Best!!
8183 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have had mine for twenty years. Some of it daily professional use. It is very strong and tough. I like the thin steel handle because you can grip around it and hang on to things when climbing.
3484 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 A contractor here bought one of these recently and i tried it and liked it. Smooth with great trigger response. only complaint I had was the trigger was so long that if one gets into trouble you can't let go the trigger without letting go the drill (a bad move sometimes).
There is a metal plate that is available from Benchdog that would be stiffer than they composite one that ships with the table. I would like to see them include it but it may push the cost up some.
184 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This product does exactly what it needs to do. It's a bit bulky on the base/clip, but even the smallest paperback will hold this up using multiple pages (including the back or front cover of the book). The two light levels are great, but I'm finding that a single LED is sufficient. It's entirely plastic and seems a bit cheap, but I can't see a more sophisticated product without adding additional weight just for cosmetics. Good product for the money spent.
8623 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I highly recommend this blade. As usual, Dewalt's products are always high quality. Great blade at a great price. Thanks!
7466 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best there is. Choice of professionals
As an added bonus for the price, this product comes as a pair of stabilizers! I only mounted one stabilizer on my saw (on the nut side of the blade), and was able to mount the other to my radial arm saw and greatly improve its cuts as well.
6559 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Funny how a number of peeps complain about the raised center. Most router plates I've measured and/or read about have a sunken/dished center (even though they're sold as 'flat'.) I can't speak for anyone else but I normally place my featherboards so they push down at the center of the plate, where the bit is. If the center is dished what are you supposed to do, just about everything you do will have a curve in it as the piece dips in and out of the depression. Silly...
I cannot say that I am yet ready to sink hundreds of dollars into new clamps, nor will I throw away my trusty Pony pipe clamps, but my starter set of these Besseys will get A LOT of use around my shop in the years to come. I highly recommend that you try these for yourself!
As a sidenote: you can easily slot the back of this plate so that the riving knife will slide in. There's nothing in this design that will prevent you from doing that. The plate is so thick that such a slot will probably not cause ANY flexing anyway. However I am not going to bother.
7023 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They are very well put together and are heavy duty. Hold down as they are supposed to, got in very good time.
Note: Be aware that this router only accepts 1/4" collets so if you have 1/2" bits for a larger router they will not work with this. I also bought "MLCS 6077 Woodworking 1/4-Inch shank Carbide-tipped Router Bit Set, 15-Piece" when I bought this even though I have close to 100 1/2" collet bits.
appears to be crooked. Fixed with a new thin piece of Lexan with the line scribed. I mounted it with heavy duty 2 sided foam
I think this is a great hose, but it may be a little thick for my little compressor. I'm afraid, because of the weight and strength of this hose, that I run the risk of breaking the connector off on the compressor. Also, because of the thickness and volume of space within the hose, hooking it up to my little compressor decompresses the tank quite a bit. If I had to do it again, I would probably purchase a thinner hose. None the less, this hose performs excellently and I'm confident that it will last me my entire life.
Though it does seem a little cheap when looking at competitors.
Once I get everything set up I will comment on the functionality.
7715 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice bit. Nothing wrong.
4057 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is my second Dewalt saw, I sold the first when I moved. I like it because it is heavy and cuts straight. I tried the Makita, which is lighter, and also a good saw, but prefer the Dewalt. The new depth adjustment is as good as they say and right at your fingertips.
8602 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good tools as ad.
3587 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have now purchased 3 of these stands and have found the excellent for providing a base for power tools. I am using the for saws and a drill press. They come with a hole patterns for Delta tools but it is quite simple to drill additional holes as required. I added lockwashers to all the leg bolts during assembly which I believe is something Delta should consider supplying. All in all an excellent product.
8977 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 GOOD
8732 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This dado was a good friend to me as I built carriage doors for my garage. Very handy.
2607 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have had this model for over 15 years and it is all it is supposed to be. It can move a lot of material fast with aggressive paper or do a fine sanding job with fine paper. this isn't meant to be a finish sander but I use it as one on wood. much faster than the vibrating little square 1/4 sheet sanders
5. It looks great when assembled, and the finish is really first class for any shop.
9043 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 seemed like a good price for an original battery part-I have used it a couple of times already and it works great
And when I think of the time I saved by not needing to huff to the home improvement stores and shop, I'm happier.
Have fun scroll sawing. It will cur very think wood.
1960 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 If you already have a dewalt 12v cordless tool - this flashlight is great. I always keep my backup batteries charged and I have good light whenever I need it.
898 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Purchased to replace lights on an odd Hampton Bay ceiling fan. Took a chance going by the visual and power specs. They fit like a charm!
7966 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 built to last, Not too heavy, Made in the USA. Tried ti buy it from Sears, but they sent wrong one twice.
6424 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Quick shipping and good product, as always
5218 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 works well
2740 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good flashlight
kills battery kinda fast
7029 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm not a very knowledgeable plumber, nor someone who does a lot of plumbing. As a homeowner, I have done some and will certainly do more, and pipe wrenches are an essential part of a basic plumbing tool kit, even for many simple finish plumbing jobs. Advice I have found online and gotten from people with whom I work is that the 14" size is the most generally useful, so this is a good first wrench. Or better yet, buy a pair of them if you are assembling threaded pipe. However, Channel lock pliers and vice grips are also quite useful, and in many jobs, more useful than a pipe wrench. Nonetheless, as I said, pipe wrenches are still essential plumbing tools. From experience and advice, I have decided to get 6", 10", and 14". And possibly, if I ever need one, I will also buy an 18". Keep in mind that these WILL leave teeth marks on whatever you are gripping. If this is unnacceptable, you can possibly put something between the jaws and the object (as the cost of a less secure grip).
3085 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been using my Bosch saw now for about six months. I agonized over my decision of which sliding compound miter saw to buy, comparing the Hitachi, Makita, Freud, Milwaukee, DeWalt, and Bosch. After testing each one in stores to get a feel for the saw, I went with the Bosch. At first, I was worried that maybe I should have chosen the DeWalt, since I usually love DeWalt products. However, I am so happy with the Bosch that I no longer have any regrets. The saw is accurate, easy to adjust, and incredibly solid. The left side has an extension built in that, together with the excellent clamp that comes with the saw, will hold down boards over 100" in length without a problem. I have cut wood at several angles, and I have done compound cuts (i.e., bevel and miter), and in every case it's been perfect -- and I mean PERFECT. The blade that comes with the saw makes glass-smooth edges. As a matter of fact, I use the saw regularly to make a nice edge on the wood I buy, and again it's performed perfectly. Also, it has a larger cross-cut capacity that almost any other sliding compound miter saw on the market, able to cross-cut up to a full 12" -- and if you are careful turning the board around, you can cross-cut up to 24". This means you can get away without a radial arm saw, which is precisely what I have done. One note about price: even though this saw is more expensive than other 10" sliding compound miter saws, you have to keep in mind that the blade that comes with it is worth at least $60. The DeWalt comes with a mediocre blade that is no good for finish-quality edges, so you would have to right away buy another blade if you buy the DeWalt. So, you have to take $60 off the price of the Bosch to compare fairly, or you have to add $60 to the price of the 10" DeWalt. I have come to believe that Bosch excels in the saw department (see my review of the Bosch Progressor jig saw) while DeWalt is good with jointers, sanders, etc. Bottom line: I can't praise this saw enough. You will be extremely happy to have it in your shop.
1211 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ordered five of these to go on top of newly built beams to light the barn wood ceiling in our den... they are perfect... gives off a lot of light but not glaringly bright. They are very hefty pliable plastic ropes (not flimsy like the big box Christmas lights).
If I needed a another compound miter saw, I would not hesitate to buy this again. I like this saw so much, I wouldn't even take time to evaluate other brands. Of course I am sure the other major brand saws are comparable. I just like everything about this. I know the new ones offer a laser, but I could get a laser disk to put on this if I found a need.
4047 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I haven't used it yet - but was surprised by how complicated it is to change from 1/4 to 1/2 " dado... I thought the dial would make this easy but it seems it is still a matter of stacking the blades just like the less expensive freud kits..
2346 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The guide does fit the DWP611 router, counter to what other reviews say. You do have to change the position of the rods from the outside location to the inside location to account for the smaller size of the router. It's sturdy and I like having a vacuum port. The lockdown nuts are solid. The micro adjustment is a bit of an afterthought, the numbers on it are meaningless with no reference Mark or scale. I do think it's still with it for the price I paid.
7274 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This clamp is really great.
This is a new saw from Grizzly and when assembled, the blade and guard would not line up. They have a procedure to move the blade to the right but would require removing the table and wings. I did not want to do that.
7310 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great for the big project
164 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are wonderful lamps. They are a nice green. Nice gifts for people who are visiting, particularly as places where guests may sleep our house do not always have good lighting for in-bed reading. These are wonderful. The color of the light is good. Not too blue or too yellow. They are very durable. I take one traveling. In case of a power failure, you can even put on a baseball cap and clip it on the cap. Because it has an l.e.d., the batteries last a long time. Uses 3 AAA batteries, cheap and easy to find.
2082 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Top quality and dependable.
The installation was very simple and easy, took about 15 minutes, and most of that was actually reading the directions. Adjustment is also very simple. The bearings adjust forward/backward and side to side, so each blade setup can be easliy accomplished with a simple allen wrench.
1183 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works as advertised
8701 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love this set. You won't be disappointed if you buy it.
Husband also owns a smaller Workmate that he has had for twenty years, has held up wonderfully.
7789 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Mine just arrived today. The iron is very rough and grainy, and the sole is pitted all over. I was trying to save money, buying the contractor grade, but I thought it would at least be manufactured correctly. Shame on you Stanley.
6560 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It held my 1 1/2 horse router with no problem. I've upgraded since to a different system since as production has demanded. I still have it though as a backup.
Having owned both the porter cable and the Dewalt I must give a big nod to the DeWALT. Smaller and easier to use and a few $$ less.
423 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Purchased both. Flex2 is for regular reading - bright light for 2 pages. TravelFlex is smaller but it lights one page, and light is less intensive. I have ordered the second Flex2 for my wife. It is cozy and cute.
2154 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are top quality blades at a great price. If you buy a new saw that has a different shank type than your last one, this is a great starter set to be sure you are able to cut near anything.
7829 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Comfortable to use, great balance, overall a great product. Would definitely recommend. Love that it's made in the USA, too.
*For the past couple years, I have been using a framing hammer when doing a considerable amount of framing... but this thing is always within reach.
3580 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I own a 234 Holeshooter and also a Magnum 302. I have had the Holeshooter a short time (EBAY purchase) I have had the Magnum 302 for 4 years. I respect both drills and either of these drills will fly from your hands if you are not careful. ,I performed some simple tests on some scrap wood,,I have found that the Magnum has more overall power. I have "leaned into" each drill my biggest bits. The holeshooter slowed down (a little), the 302 didn't slow down at all.
4244 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great Dadokit, leaves the bottom nice and smooth, got it on time, recommend this dealer
9367 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as advertised and magnet holds on to the bit so it won't shoot off when ejecting.
6028 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Carter bandsaw guide has turned my 14" Jet from a good system to a GREAT system. I hesitated to buy the guides, because of the price, but it is well worth the investment. Maintaining blade alignment is now a snap, resawing is dead straight, circular cuts do not wave or float from the workpiece. The blade travel is very easy to control and maintain.
29 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Super great clip for the low price
5437 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good quality rock
5903 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I purchased several of these a couple years ago, they fit well, but as noted by other reviewers you can't use your splitter and gaurd when using these inserts. Plus if you cut a lot of dadoes, you need one for each size. About 6-8 months ago I discovered Betterly Tru Cut inserts. These are made from high quality machined aluminum, made to fit your saw. The blade section has a removable phenolic insert. While the main insert cost's twice what the Leecraft does, you only buy it once. The phenolic inserts come two to a pkg and cost half what the Leecraft does, so if you need a lot of inserts, I do, then you come out money ahead with this system. The winning part of this system for me, was that you can still use your blade gaurd and splitter, as the insert is milled to fit your specific saw. Therefor it is grooved to accept the factory guard and splitter. It has enough adjustments on it to keep even the most [...] level nut happy and locks into the saw table with compression. It is very solid. The fit and finish are excellent. Changing inserts is a breeze and you don't have to go thru the leveling routine every time you change an insert. If you only need one insert then the Leecraft is probably a good deal, but if ya need more go with the Tru Cut.
541 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 One of the best things I have recently bought. Works great. I just use the batteries not the plug in (kind of cumbersome)
BTW: I purchased the second machine and the sanding belts from amazon as well.
1245 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These bulbs are excellent buy! They are certainly very bright but I am not sure about their longevity. In any case, beats the more expensive ones.
The mouth is easily adjustable with the front knob to regulate the size of your curls. The blade is easy to adjust with the brass knob at the back. It is easy to grip and use. I look forward to getting may years of use out of this well made tool!
The light weight of the PC7310 router is a very good asset for the quick moves the CNC control can produce. The 3/4 HP is three times the power of the spindle I am presently using on a smaller machine.
3180 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Heavy duty steel corners and pedal control. But, not clear in the product
8375 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great seller perfect item
I would not recommend this product as a shop tool.
3079 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fit like the original, hard to find, thank you.
I see no vibration problem with the saw on either my bench or the DeWalt stand. Running at full speed cutting thin stock (a tongue depressor) I get some movement on a nickel. Just running with a blade at high speed the nickel doesn't move at all.
2016 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Meh quality material and machining (coming from a machinist inspector with 5 yrs experience) Does the job but the smallest collar had a taper and did not fit a 1/4" spiral bit without having to enlarge the inside diameter.
But have no fear-
These out last and out perform all others I have used and many in the trades will tell you the same. This is a lifetime tool that will take abuse. The one that I have is over 30 years old and is as good as the day I bought it.
2439 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works great easy to adjust every woodsman needs a rather edge
5839 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The best blades out there.
7666 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice tool
494 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This light is an engineering masterpiece. It is the perfect solution for lighting up my laptop keyboard. I've also begun using it for the few books I read that aren't on Kindle, including one on keeping produce fresh. Like other reviewers, I've already ordered a second one and can see ordering more, in black or other colors, for other uses and especially, for holiday gifts.
3577 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was getting no where with a 1" spade bit in my cordless drill, and I needed to drill a lot of holes to run the wiring in my basement. So I tried a self-boring bit, and my cordless drill quickly started smoking. That's when I went and got this drill. It blasts through studs effortlessly with a 1-1/8" self-boring bit. This thing saved me hours of tedious drilling.
Any saw will bind up under too much pressure from any material. If this happens to the Mag, the motor will continue to spin and the blade will stop moving, this is a built-in saftey feature to prevent burning up the motor by seizing it with too much torque.
Once installed, the unit offers a world of convenience and safety compared to the splitter and blade guard that came with your saw. For non-thru cuts, you can easily remove the splitter without tools, but still have the benefit of the blade guard.
9003 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Brand was actually branded Continental. I have no particular allegiance to Goodyear and maybe they are the same company now, but it's good to know. Seems to be of good quality and is more flexible than PVC.
What a pain in the rear.
The unit is somewhat heavy, which in this case is a GOOD THING! It provides added stability and speaks to the general quality of the Dewalt line of products.
My 9 year old likes to read. The first reading light I bought didn't have a timer or auto-off, which meant we burned through a battery's charge pretty quickly. This unit has an elongated oval button. One side works like a traditional on/off and the other side of the button is for the timer. Each click of the timer side adds 15 minutes of light, up to 4 clicks for an hour. Each click is shown as a small red led light on the top of the light. Works like a charm and has been relatively durable. My kid has knocked this light from the top of his loft multiple times. The only noticeable effect has been the clear plastic cover popping off.
5947 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is not for plowing off a lot of wood, but it is good for general sanding around a lot of areas. It is about as easy to hold and use as a piece of sand paper. The corners are good for getting into many tight spaces and curvatures. I use mine for most sanding.
340 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works good. Wife uses for reading at night.
1699 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product, works great, as expected for Porter Cable products that pre-date the latest round of portable tools.
7816 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 took about an hour to flatten and setup bottom and mouth of plane. that's all it took to have a usable tool.
8139 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased my Estwing 20 oz. Vinyl Grip Rip Claw Hammer from a certain Blue store recently. Although it costs more than other hammers, the Estwing is superior due to its simple one-piece design. During a long day of installing wood siding with this hammer recently, I appreciated its flawless weight distribution and rigidity. The grip is of excellent design and proves comfortable day after day on the job-site. After a redesign from previous generations (which I have occationally used), the new grip material is softer, thereby reducing vibration noticably over previous models.
9589 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Still the best tapered drill bits for woodworkers
block s that came with the saw. It was easy to install. Ripping and resawing is much better..
7260 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I prefer these screws over those offered by others. Work well and hold very well
Here's how: Center-punch a dent into the axle, quarter inch from each end, to guide a drill bit. Drill a 1/8" hole through the axle - with a drill press if you have one. Slide axle into stand holes, install the spacer washers provided by Trojan, slide wheels onto axle, put a 0.5" washer over each end of the axle, insert a 3/32" cotter pin into the hole and bend it over. (See customer photo above).
8915 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Shark 10-2440 Fine Cut Saw - I don't know that I really need this (that didn't enter into the decision of whether or not to buy it); but after reading the Japanese woodworking books and seeing them work, I just had to have a long straight handled saw. 'Nuf said.
It's genuinely as 'high tech' a ladder as you can get and an godsend for inspection purposes. I can easily put it in the trunk of any car and the ability to selectively determine height is a handy feature. Highly recommended, extremely well made, but more than most products, one that absolutely requires you to read and follow the instructions.
2625 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this as a retirement gift to myself. I had been using a cheapie from another place for a couple of years. there is just no comparison between the two. There is no blade wobble so the pieces fit much tighter. It is much smoother cutting and I can cut faster too. You will have to watch the price daily to get the best deal because the price varies a bit but if you get it on sale, or even if you don't it's still a great saw. I highly recommend it!
I had a body shop for 20 years, did a lot of high-end cars. Spend a zillion hours behind a polisher. Had a multi step polishing procedure. First you wet sand the car with 600 grit or 800 grit wet dry sandpaper. Then you use a true silky smooth tie on lambs wool bonnet and Dupont 606 hand application compound. (The secret is after going over the car the first time with the 606S compound, put on a fresh lambs wool bonnet, and go over the car a second time. It is amazing how it improves the gloss. That way you have a true polished surface to build your protection on. Then use liquid ebony to eliminate the swirl marks, then Maguire's machine glaze, and then hand glaze. People couldn't help but come over and ask you about the finish on the car. Three new bonnets are required) Anyhow, 1750 rpm's didn't do something, like warm up the finish enough to give you mind blowing gloss. The 5540 gives you up to 2800 RPM's with a speed setting dial, so you can tweak it in to the desired speed, which is 2400 for, automotive.
1565 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 All the bulbs worked so far (I put in 4 of the 10). They have a little dimple that makes it easy to pull the bulbs out. Can't speak for bulb life yet.
I'm a true believer that you get what you pay for and these bits lived up to my expectations.
1724 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 i love Porter Cable tools, this palm sander has virtually no vibration and a lot of power. excellent bang for the buck.
1115 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great light bulb for the price.
9608 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 work Well
572 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I wasn't sure how well this tiny light would work for me but it does every thing it says it will. I use it to read at night in bed so I don't t=have to have a big light on. Wonderful idea.
4042 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works well. But I am not sure that in the end for a non heavy use environment, it is worth the extra money versus the HFT model.
the first one (2012) I bought ended up with a HEAD (the part where the bulbs are) that was so loose it spun about....that was after about a year...eventually I got sick of that and ordered another, just this past Sept (2015)....the plastic was much cheaper looking and the color less to my liking (got purple both times) but the WORST part was the on/off button stopped working after about 3 months :
6750 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 FIRST OF ALL , AMAZON DELIVERED THIS METER TO SOUTH TEXAS IN 36 HOURS FROM THE TIME I PURCHASED IT BY REGULAR GROUND ! SECOND THIS IS A GREAT METER WITH A BATTERY TEST SWITCH AND I HAVE BEEN TESTING IT ON DIFFERENT ITEMS ( EXCLUDING WOOD )WITH ACCUATE RESULTS , I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TOOL AND AMAZON.COM !!
3961 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good product , fair price
1841 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I didn't know that this was such a sturdy piece of tool, little on the heavy side very accurate and i did get the screw with the guide, i have no problems with this item, i am satisfied laterz folks.
- Flexible Gooseneck
6121 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fast shipping and good price
Now that the house is done, I don't use it as often. It has become an occasional use tool, for when the cordless drill (now 18v) won't cut it, or when the job calls for a RA drill. This tool is a very powerful drill that seems well-built.
I got by using Mylar shims I cut from some old Mylar sign material a store gave me. The sign material produced 1/64" (.015625") shims, each of which I labeled with their thicknesses. Additionally, the metal shims that came with my set were not labeled, so I used my micrometer to determine their thicknesses, then used my engraver to note the thickness on the shims.
8365 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 WONDERFUL. MY FIRST DADO SET...WONDERFUL.
This system works nice. Pretty quiet for a dado and very clean, flat cuts. I found the dial settings recommended in the manual to be only approximations. Adjust your settings and make notes for future reference.
7351 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used these clamps for years and it seems that you can't have enough of them. No matter how many I have, I often run into situations while working in my shop where I wish I had more. I have different lengths of pipe, so that I can change the camps to use with various projects.
1350 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good quality at a very good price.
6203 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a great clamp and pretty easy to install. The wood handle looks nice and is comfortable to use. The mechanisms slide freely. I do wish they would provide the threaded screws for attaching wood facing blocks.
237 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Weight:
7469 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's a Rigid enough said
4371 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No change in motor rpm when using on both oak and maple. Quickly and easily adjusts between #20 biscuits and #10 biscuits. Some people have complained about it not cleaning all of the shavings out of the groove, but I have found that if you just plunge twice, when you have the joiner in place, the groove will be dust free.
2783 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 What can I say. Its a flashlight. I bought this particular one because almost all my cordless tools are DeWalt 18 V Maybe the next generation will have LED bulbs instead.
7455 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Kreg screws work for anything you want to hold together very tightly.
5585 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 wonderfull tool very helpfull glad I bought one will recomend to others. I need eight more words so I really do like this product
I would like to know if anyone has created a slot in this insert that accomodates the 'curved' splitter that is attached to a Dewalt 7491 blade guard. I need to calculate required slot length for the 7491 curved splitter to allow for blade heights between say 1/2 inch and 1.75 inches max. My goal is to use the 7491 blade guard, splitter and anti-kickback teeth in combination with the zero clearance insert. For added stability, I want insert material left at the back end of the insert and also material between the blade slot and splitter slot. Therefore I do not want to use the table saw to create the splitter slot. I don't own a bandsaw so I'm thinking drill, scroll saw, hacksaw and file to create the slot. I'm a table saw newbie hobbyist with a primary goal of keeping all 10 fingers and avoiding kickback. Your advice is appreciated.
4728 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used this to fabricate a floating wooden fireplace hearth / outerhearth over the existing tile one. It was easy to use and the hearth (quite big actually 10' x 16" + overhanging sides attached to it) looks great and after 2 years none of the wood has budged.
3052 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 not a perfect fit - would be nice to get hardware with it - but for certain uses the see-through is wonderful!
3341 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love these things!
1954 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good price, works as expected.
8478 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 the right size for my tractor tool box. as a carpenter, I carried a 22oz plumb straight claw.
It is a very heavy saw, and blades are pricy, so watch what you cut. Very good commercial use saw.
6048 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The clamping action gets weaker after about 1.5" of opening.
I still have my old original WorkMate table (a model 300) that is fast up on the quarter century mark. And it works better in every respect than the 7 year old model 425 I received as a gift. The steel on the 425 is rough edged and thin, all pivot points are pop-riveted and, after seven years of use, so tight it is still difficult to open the table. The ergonomics of the opening latches are such that you have to push down on them while trying to pull up on the table to release it ...nothing beats third world design. The larger bamboo wood table insert warped within a year. The overall fit, finish and function of this WorkMate is rough and cheap ...such a far remove from the originals. Had this not been a gift it would have been returned. I certainly wouldn't recommend this waste of steel to anyone.
2029 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great router for mounting in a table. It has the different speeds which works great if using larger bits. It's the best for the money and I'm glad I bought it.
7246 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It appears to be what was originally listed.
SIDE NOTES:
1169 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great and low cost. Does the job.
If you can afford it--replace your siding. New poplar siding is about 15 cents a foot (in 2005. Prices fluctuate) in the US. Materials for an average home would cost about $4,000. Plus lots of labor. Vinyl siding is usually a poor choice. It costs $5,000, looks fake, and causes weird moisture issues between the vinyl and the old siding.
Just wanted to add, Amazon sells this 42 tooth blade as well: Tenryu SL-14042C that will fit with a 5/8" to 1/2" bushing. This one is 5 1/2" About $29.00.
5221 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Doesn't fit what it says.
2781 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great saw but if you are looking for something light don't buy. This is not a light one.
If you are looking for a jig saw you are going to have for a long time, then this is the tool to get.
- Lightweight
I purchased the Milwaukee 6547-22 Kit, 2.4 Volt, 2 Speed cordless screwdriver for $110 from Amazon. The kit comes with two batteries, a charger, a chuck, a few bits (including a few drill bits), and the screwdriver. It's works well for light drilling such as when mounting wall anchors and such, but it doesn't replace a drill. I didn't expect that since I bought it for driving screws (hence the name). It's also very light and easily fits in a workbelt.
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It took about 3 hours to flatten the sole, blade, and cap iron, and deburr everything (I spent 1 1/2 hours on a Veritas LAJ cleaning it up to my liking). The sides are not perpendicular to the sole, which is ok for me - this plane is too light to use on a shooting board anyway. All the other surfaces are in correct alignment and just needed to be smoothed up. I now get blade wide whisper thin shavings, as well as thicker ones without chatter if wanted - I believe that is the purpose of a plane. Blade and mouth adjustments are smooth. I really like the thinner profile/width and lighter weight of this plane vs the 12-920 and 12-139 (own them as well). It will be very good for light trimming/edge clean-up activities where my other block planes feel a bit bulky.
5558 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The Drill doctor is a real handy tool to have for sharpening drill bits. I needed a replacement wheel.
4020 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you need an abrasive chop saw to put to work everyday this one will make you happy. Good power and table fence. The quality is there and the smoothness of motion and power to drive through a cut is obvious once you use it. Earthquakes are real in Japan and they do a lot of reinforced concrete as a result they have built tools to support their needs. You won't go wrong with any of Makita's metal grinding tools or hammer drills. Just as smooth as Milwaukee with less weight and better than Bosch with less jiggy knobs.
6187 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I got this separator for my Jet DC-1100. First let me say that it doesn't look exactly like the picture. The holes look more like Lee Valley's 'Veritas' lid. The intake into the dust collector is dead center while the intake into the can is on a drastic angle to form a "cyclone" effect. Mine was $41 from Amazon with free shipping...I see it's $28 from some other vendors now. I think it's really worth about $28 in materials. It's worth more than $41 in value. I looked at the other lids that are basically a 90 deg. PVC elbow imbedded in the lid. This one is a lot more aerodynamic. It is a large lid. The largest diameter can it fits is about 23.5-24.5", while there is a second internal ring that fits cans around 21.25-22.25". Even the 30 gallon galvanized steel trash cans I found are closer to 20.5". I did find that Rubermaid Brute 44 galon trash cans are a perfect size (although I haven't tested their implosion resistance so I can't say anything about that). And with horse country all around me, my local Tractor Supply has very thick (nearly 1/2") plastic feed barrels that are 24" diameter, tall and very durable. About $20-25 will get you a nice can. That's what I chose. I figured it'd be quieter than steel anyway. Back to the lid...it's got a foam gasket that has qualities of memory foam (slow to bounce back but shape conforming). I have high quality ( a.k.a. expensive) 4" clear flexible tubing and it does "screw" into the holes. It could be a little more snug in my opinion. I will probably rig something to make the fit a little more air tight. All-in-all I would still buy this again...or the Veritas because there's not much else out there without dropin some $$$ on a real cyclone. If you have a dust collector and can't fit or afford a cyclone this is a relatively cheap upgrade.
On my DW745 type 3, when the blade is raised to the top height the motor housing comes up very high, just about 1/4 from the table top surface. This insert is about 1/2 thick so it interferes with the motor housing when the blade is raised. The motor housing will push this throat plate UP, causing a potentially dangerous situation of blade binding or worse! The DW745's factory throat plate (insert) has a cutout/notch on the underside so that the motor housing comes up and into the notched-out portion of the insert. This Leecraft insert does not have that same notch/cutout, so I used my router to make a cutout, using the the factory insert as my measurement reference.
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7995 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's hard to say anything that hasn't already been said, except that the author of the single negative comment obviously never used the MS-2000 stand.
I do not know what is going on with the engineers at Dewalt but this is not good.
So yes, it is a great ladder, and is an awesome choice if you need to get up 40 feet. But, if you don't need to go that high, a lighter smaller ladder would be a better choice.
The add-on "kit" to use this with a Biesemeyer fence is just a flat piece of metal, and it's too soft/thin so it flexes and fails to support everything properly. The price is ludicrous for what you get. You're much better off buying a piece of angle iron and drilling it yourself.
Even with the (minor) complaints I've got, I would buy it again, and this table has put Bench Dog on my short list of brands I'll check out first when I'm shopping.
But, I'd buy it again, even with that shortcoming.
5260 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you purchase a Forrest blade, you are already voting with your dollars to have the best tool experience out there. Adding this blade dampener/stiffener just guarantees that you will do the most to be sure of having the highest quality tool. Whatever this costs is worth it to know that you are enhancing your blade for the best performance possible. I don't do that many deep cuts, so have yet to moan about limited depth - hasn't been a concern yet.
5728 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This was a great investment for me. I did not want to pay allot for a sharpner for my hand tools. This unit look like a good alternative to those more expensive units and it was.
4044 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 it really is cheaply built it is not better than a black and decker for half the price. the spring is weak and the motor is weak also the clamp does not go to the floor of the base so hard to get things to hold do yourself a favor do not buy get the dewalt you well be happier .
1555 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had been buying these at a big-box hardware store 2 in a package for a lot more money. I was delighted to find these bulbs to fit my under-cabinet lighting for such a reasonable price. Now I don't have to worry about running out for quite some time. In fact, these will probably last me until I finally get around to replacing the fixtures with LCD lights. Excellent choice!
Ridgid aluminum pipe wrench helps loosen or secure pipe nuts
Another benefit of this cat's paw is the finishing. I've abused this cat's paw quite a bit already and the paint still hasn't chipped. Once the paint starts chipping and I get some work in the rain, I'll let y'all know how it holds up.
4815 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a heavy mother, but it gets the job done!
2792 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great unit great price.
591 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I received one of these (black but no adapter) a few months ago and my verdict is that I am likely to use it when reading books at night. I also don't feel that I'm missing the adapter.
4410 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exact replacement for the planer knives for my older 22-560 12 1/2" Delta Planer. They seem cheap but they are the correct ones, don't be fooled. I recommend keeping a set on hand for that weekend middle-of-project you hit something and mess up your blades. They can be resharpened.
6153 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Don't waste your time. You're not saving any money. I took mine out of the box and before I could even connect hoses to it I noticed it wasn't even sitting flat on the bucket. A very loose fit doesn't help either...lots of play. With the loose fit and rocking bow I couldn't see suction pulling this tight for a better seal. Because of the loose fit I stood there looking at it wondering how I would fasten it down to ensure any shop movement wouldn't release seal. I quickly recognized I didn't save any money and had wasted my time.
8599 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I gave this as a Christmas gift for my grown son. This is his favorite brand of hammer and he was well pleased.
9671 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 it's great!
2594 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 While not a professional carpenter like many who've already reviewed this excellent pice of equipment I'd like to add my $.02 worth to these reviews. A few months ago I was doing a complete remodel of the kitchen in our rental condo and for the first few weeks my old Skil saw (at least 10 years old and possibly damaged when I used it, with the proper blade, as a concrete saw a couple of years back) was doing just fine. However, when it came time to cut the laminated countertops to length it just wasn't up to the task and it was obvious I'd need a new one. Did a bunch of online research and narrowed my choices down to this Milwaukee model and one from Dewalt. Chose the Milwaukee mostly because of the Tilt-Lok handle and I could not be happier with my choice! It cut through those countertops like the proverbial knife through hot butter and left edges as smooth and clean as if they'd been cut on my Delta Unisaw table saw. This is one outstanding tool that I'd recommend to anyone who's looking for a really good circular saw that will get the job done and probably last them for many, many years and over many, many projects.
4140 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It really is hard to express how great of a dado cut this set makes. I'm building a new set of kitchen cabinets, and I really can get exact dado's for a tight sturdy fit. My one complaint is that the chippers are not marked... so you literally have to sit there with a ruler and measure them out to find the small one and the large one. The spacers are all marked, however, so that wasn't a problem.
I did not give the Harbor Freight clamp as much use(maybe just from a mental block of it being $0.99), but I know that I prefer it over the Irwin, as the Irwin, as you can see from the photos, has the thinnest bar, the only bar that bends under pressure at the rivet near the head, the only clamp whose pad lifts at an angle under full pressure, the shortest throat depth, & the second shortest jaw capacity. This makes me not even want to consider Irwin for the larger clamps, unfortunately.
9966 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great blades, always use them.
9546 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm a homeowner and use this for jobs around the house (I've painted, sand-blasted, run air tools, blow guns, and filled tires). I've had this hose (3/8" x 50' Goodyear yellow safety rubber hose) and a same-size Goodyear Pliovic all the time. I typically leave this hose hooked up and pressurized all the time and I leave the Pliovic hung up on the side of the garage, unpressurized, and hook it up only when I need an additional 50' run.
4233 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Installing this upgrade was a snap. The instruction sheet was barely useful, but the installation is simple. Alignment is unaffected by the riser and the increased resaw capacity is great.
5313 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Woodstock carries a lot of dustcollector system devices. It's like putting together tinkertoys. This piece is especially usefull and flexible
4926 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best ever built center after years of buying belt sanders I finally have one I want to keep
9823 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 use it a lot.
3989 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nothing like original Fein saw blades. Work great. We keep a stack on hand for all our jobs that involve close sawing.
6010 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Easy to maneuver and operate. The bar system Bessey uses is the most user friendly. Red handle and screw acts fast applying pressure where needed.
6792 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I don't have much ladder experience, but when I bought a 2-storey house on the side of a hill I knew I was going to need something better than my 24', 225 pound ladder. I probably really need a 32'er, but I was intimidated when I looked at one, especially since I was going to be handling it mostly by myself. This 28'er turned out to be perfect, not too awkward to handle, but with a sturdy feel when you climb.
Have wanted one for several years and finally did it.
3047 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I needed a router sub base with a larger diameter hole for a couple bits that were too large for the standard sub base that came with my Porter Cable 690 router. This has a large enough hole to fit my Freud 45 degree chamfer bit and a large cove bit. The fact that I can see through the base is probably a bonus.
Go ahead an buy 2 sets at one time.
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Personally, I like the leather grip over any of the plastic grips.
In production use, the tool seems heavy and poorly balanced. The on/off switch is awkwardly located, at least for me--I have to turn it on and then position it for a cut (instead of lining it up and just switching it on briefly for a quick cut. Then I have to set the tool down and turn it off. You have to wonder what they were thinking when they built this thing.
To try these out, I used a very cheap battery-operated (V12) drill and a standard 2x4. After a few minutes, I had a perfectly smooth hole drilled through the wood. The backside of the hole was just a little rough. If I wanted it smoother, it would only take a little bit of sanding.
I too wish they had a quick release. Thats kind of annoying when I need my saw for something else.
The fence arrived within two days. From an earlier review, it seems that one would need to drill a whole in the mounting bracket to fit the Ridgid saw. Much to my surpise, this was not needed for my saw. The holes line up perfectly, and the all the hardware that came with it fits the Ridgid saw perfectly. It's as if this was made for the saw. I guess the new orange/black Ridgid share the exact same dimensions as the Jet model, even the threading of the hole in the table is the same!
If you bought your DeWalt scroll saw without a light, and you're looking for a light now, look elsewhere until DeWalt finds a better Chinese supplier. The current light is not up to snuff for this application.
On to my review - my first project with this was a deck box to store outdoor cushions and I used an assortment of 1x6, 1x4, 1x3 to make the sides, bottom and trim, plans were developed in the head, on the fly.
3616 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A while back following a major wallet-emptying experience buying new windows for my house I decided to save money by recycling the 60 year old case molding. Having admired from afar the Porter Cable 9444 I finally felt justified in purchasing one. It was the right thing to do. This machine with it's 1.8 amp motor has the power to remove material surprisingly fast in small places while giving you excellent control. Despite the seemingly small footprint of the sanding pad and the accessories, this machine cut far faster than I had hoped for. Over 640' of molding that had been badly re-painted several times came clean quickly. There was always a profile head that matched a particular nook or cranny. Originally, I had thought to use the 9444 only to do the grooves and tight places, but I found it fast enough to do the faces and edges of the molding as well - it was easier (and safer for the molding) than getting out the belt sander. When you use this machine your hand circles the entire motor. This is not a perfect feeling and I found myself having to stop at times to rest my hand. However there was far less vibration transferred to your hand that I expected. Porter Cable seems to think that you will never need a place to store extra sandpaper in the ubiquitous molded plastic case - there is a place for everything that comes with the purchase but nothing extra. When will toolmakers realize that they are missing a free marketing-moment by this sort of shortsighted design? I consider these gripes somewhat minor compared to the overall excellence of the machine. If you only have occasional tight-place sanding to do, there is probably a less expensive rodent-like solution out there. But if you have a seriously large project to do or are in the trades you can't go wrong with this machine.
The only reason I gave them 2 stars is because they are cheap.
1784 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 There are apparently two differnt dust bags for the model this is suppose to fit. I needed the other dust bar that clips on. Found it for $5.00 online.
8051 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Jorgensen hand screws are now apparently made in China, and the quality has dropped accordingly. They are no longer any better than the shoddy hand screws you can buy at China Freight or R*ckler. The threading on the new ones is not a square thread, the handles are much cheaper now, and the rivets holding the handles on are chincy and break free. Very lame. Congratulations if you receive a genuine made-in-USA version, but don't count on it.
The nightmare before getting the Woodstock unit, is that with a 16 gallon shop vac, and using the planer, it loads up with chips after one good size board. Then I have to remove the lid, and dump, and comb the filter and start over. Makes planing boards a hassle. With the Woodstock unit. I plane several boards, before it is even half full. My friends are amazed when I show them the half full Woodstock unit, and the shop vac has less than a cup, of material in it. The filter does collect the fine airborne powder.
I added a rubber weather strip on the inside, where it covers the 5 gallon bucket. This improved the suction, however I need to add silicone where the 2 hoses connect and add a base with casisters to prevent the bucket from tipping over.
These Werner jacks are sold in pairs, unless the model designation has an 'S' at the end, in which case it's a single jack, meant to be sold as an add on or replacement to a pair- since these obviously can't be used one at a time..
3096 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good components. I put my 17 in bandsaw on it. Would not reccomend doing this though if you plan on using wood. Wasted my time doing that the first time. If you use 1 1/2" steel tube it works great.
I'm a real fan of DeWalt tools, and this one didn't let me down. I have a whole bunch of DeWalt tools, some of them are like 20 years old with tons of use, and they all work great. The only thing I've ever had to replace was a battery back for my 18 volt drill after getting tons of use out of it.
Then I looked at the Jorgensen's. They have their Cabinet Master Parallel steel line, which is aimed at competing with the Bessey K-Clamps. They have a wider face on them, so you can lay a clamp on its side, and get a longer clamping surface. With the Bessey's that is possible, albeit a slightly narrower surface. Myself, I choose to use a couple of inch thick straight oak piece as a wedge, giving me all the clamping surface I need.
1234 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As described, arrived on time, lights work great.
- old version was difficult to remove the smaller bits, new version has a nice eject function
3535 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 This sander is great in the beginning. It works like a well built machine, and then, it happens. For some reason, this thing gets out of balance and ceases to do a good job. It wobbles all over the place. My shop owns 6 of these that were all bought at the same time, now after one year of daily use, 4 of them are unusable because of the counter-balance.
7401 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am getting into furniture building and been using these a lot lately. I can not believe how much cheaper they are here on amazon vs in town. These are great, no pilot hole needed, they do not strip, they do not snap off (I tried another brand that did). These are my go to screws now, I wish they came in a brown finish too tho like the other brand.
9593 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Doesn't hold up for hardwoods. Tapred bit is press fit into the hex base - this joint always fails and allows the bit to spin free. I've purchased this set numerous times since it is easy to find in the big box. It is what it is - decent price but junk when compared to the nicer ones
6. Even the doggone decals look great. (I normally would never put these things on)
8019 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great!
3633 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Instead of a PC product, this is more like a dirt cheap sand casting from a 3rd world country. The "machining" is just as crude to boot. For instance, the guide rods are not even parallel in both the vertical and horizontal planes. And those cheap thumbscrews need pliers to keep the thing from slipping. I like the router it goes on, but this thing is a complete waste of money.
1185 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great for the price.
9251 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a high quality rubber air hose that looks like it will last for years. Had to go to Home Depot and buy the 1/4-inch quick disconnect hardware for a few bucks. No problems. Highly recommend.
3860 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 doesnt fit either of my drill presses
9584 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What can I say, this hose rocks. Well made and good quality. Even at zero temp the hose is still flexible. Will buy more.
I use this router only in a table and couldn't ask for more. I have the RAIZER mating it to help with above-table adjustments.
829 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The box stores want about $5-7 per bulb for these things. I got these for $1 per bulb. They work great. Someone said they are not as bright as the ones that came with the lights. I found that they are actually a bit brighter so I am very happy. BTW become a prime member and you get free shipping. I recently joined and have already recouped my investment.
5865 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best jig saw blades Ive ever used. Cut nice and cleanly on solid and laminated woods. Have not used specifically on hardwoods, though. They cut quickly, and do very well when making plunge cuts.
6309 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just as pictured
7736 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm just glad to buy the good stuff at a good price.
After installing the board buddies I cut some 4' x 8' oak plywood sheets by myself and got prefectly straight cuts. I used them for both 3/4" and 1/4". They did work better on the 3/4" than the 14" as the 1/4" 4/8 tends to flex all over. The board buddies held the sheets down tight and snug against the fence. I now rip to size instead of slightly oversize and only make one pass.
3910 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The Delta 34-976 Uniguard blade guard and splitter is a good choice for your Delta Contractor Saw or Unisaw (and works with some other brands). There are similar and superior products out there (Excalibur by Sommerville Design, Biesemeyer, Exaktor, Brett Guard; search google for "Tablesaw Splitters and Blade Covers" for a review by Kelly Mehler), but the Uniguard is very good for the price. I have only minor complaints: no integrated dust collection (as in more expensive units), and it took longer to install and align than I expected.
3764 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I use this tool for electronics assembly, mostly computers. What sets this model apart from 98% of the rest is the electronic clutch. Unlike the mechanical clutches on other tools, its action does not vary based on how hard you push on the screw. That means you can achieve more reliable torque settings and can work on more delicate assemblies. Further more it doesn't make that awful ratcheting sound when the clutch engages. The Makita 6705DW also has electronic clutch, but its form is too large and its handle does not articulate into a pistol grip.
7066 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bites hard on pipe. No slipping. I bought two more in other lengths. Perfect.
The biggest gripe I have is trying to clean up squeeze out, especially in inside corners. A wet towel will pick it up if you work quickly, but that tends to spread a thin coat of glue on a wider area. Scraping the wet glue up with a little shingle seems to work a little better. After it is dry, the wood that has even the smallest amount of this glue on it will not take stain evenly. The only solution is to sand or use a cabinet scraper to get to a layer with no glue.
1931 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Haven't yoused it yet looks ok
9580 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very convenient. I got both this and a magnetic holder. The magnetic holder is "quicker" to deal with, but not as accurate in pushing long screws straight. Moreover, if you are working against something with resistance, ur screw can still struggle if you push too hard. This, on the other hand, really holds the screw straight, making it ideal for longer screws or going into hard materials. Definitely worth the cost.
i bought new fuel cells
9418 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Could not have completed my decking job (by myself) without this tool.
1353 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Can't tell the difference in terms of performance between these and the ones I got from Home Depot. There is, however, a huge price difference -- this 10 pack cost me about the same as a 2 pack from HD. Fit perfectly in my under cabinet lighting fixture.
6278 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 OK, OK so there's no such word in English as demolishingly. But allow a little artistic licence (and that is spelled right, by the way).
1701 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 The stickit surface does not hole up well. Wish they still made the old ones. The 505 sander was one of the best sanders ever made. Cannot believe they make such low end replacement pads.
2670 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellent
- 2 super-bright LED's with lenses
3007 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 directed replacement of my dewalt flexable head flash light.
8050 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a clamp for those situations where no other clamp seems to work. I have four, of different sizes. It's a great aid to one's woodworking skills.
9261 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I ordered and received a GoodYear 045 3/8-Inch-by-50-Feet Safety Yellow Rubber Hose 3/8 -Inch by 50-Feet 250 PSI With 1/4-Inch Ends.
228 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Beautiful monitor with great sound. Only have two minor complaints - This monitor is on a shallow depth desk in our kitchen so the keyboard and mouse but right up against it. My mouse handy often bumps the underside of the screen and the buttons are very sensitive, one of them (the one I end up touching the most) cycles through photo cropping sizes which put big white boxes on your screen. They only way I can find to turn them off is to cycle all the way through the 15 different boxes. Also there's no vesa mount!
8606 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 First Dado set I have ever owned. Overall it works precisely as advertised. Makes great cuts, as some people have pointed out, yes, it does leave small grooves in the corners of the cuts. Not perfectly flat bottom cuts but the cuts are very smooth.
2931 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After reading some of the reviews I was hesitant to pop for this saw, particularly since DeWalt chose to 'asianize' this scroll saw. I read with fear the problem with the below-deck holes not in alignment. For the $419 price via Amazon, I decided to roll the dice. My delivery date was way out - like middle of Frebruary or later. Buyers remorse set in after I bought the machine so I went back to Amazon to cancel only to find out it was shipping. No turning back. The saw arrived in a couple days. Out of the box...no problems at all. Holes in perfect alignment and top is milled flat. Fit and finish is very good. Only 'problem' was a missing below deck hold screw for the blade. A call to DeWalt customer sevice got it here next day ovenight air. This saw is a good, solid performer. I would recommend it. In addition I would recommend getting Flying Dutchman blades from Mike (google it) - what a world of difference they make. BTW, I own several other off shore tools (Geetech planer & jointer) and have found them to be pretty darn good - seem to be the best bang for your buck.
2436 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 First of all, I don't have a DeWalt router. I used this on the plunge base on my Makita RT0701CX7 1-1/4 HP Compact Router Kit. It's a perfect fit. I saw another review comment that it worked on their router so gave it a shot after trying to find a Makita one. Couldn't be happier.
2286 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great idea, love the look.
These clamps will stand on the floor on their back without any other support. You can also clamp up panels and stand them up and the clamps are stable that way too!
5237 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked great for what I needed.
6402 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GREAT PRODUCT MUST HAVE!
3930 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 If you are looking for a precision saw this is not the one to buy if you are looking for a saw that will cut timber then this one will do the job all day long.
Battery takes a long time to recharge.
Caslo
Amazon refunded me the difference immediately. Great customer service.
5328 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was a bit worried about a plastic blast gate but these worked great. They were not very heavy so it could be placed on flex hose without much worry. The flange will connect to 4" white PVC pipe without any issue at all. It's durable and cheap, get as many of these as you have tools that need dust collection.
219 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great, light on your book depending on size and good battery life.
1542 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 so far, so good...certainly inexpensive
- Plan to tap the lowering level with a hammer to release it from the locked position. It's not always easy to move it from locked to unlocked for lowering, and more than once (but less than 1/3 of the time) I had to use a hammer to tap it out into position.
It does require some patience to assemble it. There is no way you can do it 15 minutes as one reviewer suggests. Just making sure you have all the parts will take nearly that long. I think I am a pretty handy guy and it took me almost 3 hours of fussing to get it completely set up and ready for use. If Bench Dog sent them out assembled I would be willing to fork out a little more for one of these. They would still be a good deal.
2899 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Update 8/19/07 - I have recently discovered that there is a fence/shoe adjustment that allows you to precisely align the blade and shoe for all of your speed square cuts. To my knowledge - this feature is not available on any other saw.
The light can run on AC adapter but it is not included.
111 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Update:
I also expected it to actually fit the insert opening a lot better instead of using screws to stabilize it in the opening.
4767 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This thing is a beast. It is comparable to holding a 100 lb dog back on a leash. It just wants to run but boy does it take off the material. There is a bit of a learning curve but I was up and running in minutes.
8346 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as advertised. Used it to cut a quartz slab for a bathroom sink with ease. Not like butter, but maybe a slightly dry steak with a good steak knife.
I started using bosch tools over 12 years ago in a furniture shop, and my first experience with their tools was a jigsaw, which apparently has since reached legendary status.
1434 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We needed one bulb for a Halloween decoration. This was a 10 pack for a great price and with amazon prime, you couldn't beat the shipping. This worked really well and I suspect the bulbs will last longer than the Halloween decoration will.
6619 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice small size. I'm using it for an adjustable stop on my cats zip line. Getting extras for my tool tote.
2956 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The Dewalt DW788 is my first scroll saw. Haven't even used someone else's before. So I would really like to thank everyone who took the time to write a review on it and the other scroll saws at amazon. It was the primary reason I chose the Dewalt.
For the price there are a few things that could be improved on:
8802 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the most accurate combo square available. I use a cheaper one for most everyday work because it will get pushed around and sometimes dropped. But for critical work- such as aligning my table saw and mitre saw- I take this one out of its box.
1805 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
4569 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Setting up the rails was easy then it came to assembling the fence. That was also easy. Getting it straight and true was another issue. Not my idea of a good fence. Having to tighten down then check then redo the assembly screws to get it straight is not what i consider quality. Very good saw though. Maybe Jet should stick to that.
8305 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this hammer for light work around the house. It is excellent quality.
5431 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I mounted this router in a table, using a Rousseau router plate. I have used the machine for some light molding and grooving over the last year, and it works very quietly and smoothly. You can't even tell the router is cutting under load. I just experimented with a couple 3 1/2 inch panel raising bits, today. My samples were 3/4" pine. I cut a cove pattern and an ogee pattern on two separate samples. Both profiles were cut in a single pass. You can tell the router is working hard, but it didn't bog down. My shop vac was providing chip collection while the router was operating. The router eventually needed all 15A, and 15A circuit breaker popped. For panel construction, I will definitely use 2 passes over the panel raising bit. I experienced no tear out on the cross grain cut, or the long side cut. This router is a great performer, from my perspective.
5261 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Spent too much for this. Had Rockler's stiffener which is 2 - two inch discs instead of one large one. Liked it better. As noted in other reviews, this product reduces the max saw height by about 3/4" to 1"
6274 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought the Kreg Pocket Hole Pro Pack, which has all of the components on this set, plus the workpiece holder. You could make your own using a toggle clamp. What I wanted to share with you is that the Kreg Pocket Hole offerings made the number one spot across the board in the November 2003 issue of Better Homes and Gardens "Wood" magazine. Everything from the mini on through to the automated production machine were given the top ratings. It was a clean sweep for Kreg. They tested a lot of machines too. Some of the advantages are the flush edge joining to the workpiece prevented tearout. The case hardened steel guides didn't show wear or metal shavings. Easy to make or buy the premade plug holes out of wood. (Some were an odd shape, and wouldn't accept plugs very well)
774 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These lower wattage 20W bulbs make a nice replacement for 50W undercabinet kitchen lamps that are way too bright.
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6800 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cutting plywood with a table saw can be difficult, and it takes a lot of room. Get one of these and a plywood blade for your circular saw. Works great, it's easy, you can get great results and it requires less room to cut a sheet of plywood.
3706 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Easy to assemble and works great.
When you get it put a good battery in it, and it should serve you well. Vacations, camping, etc...
6044 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Highly recommend.
1437 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great transaction / Great Item at a great Price
7595 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you want to save time, back aches, etc. get this tool. I wish I would have sooner. Highly recommended. It's very dependable
Overall, this is a good, strong, versatile glue, but you should try to limit squeeze out to avoid cleanup problems. If you are going to paint your project, it is no problem, but if you want a natural wood look, this looks unnatural. I prefer polyurethane glues that do take stain (such as Gorilla, available on Amazon) when doing natural wood projects. Polyurethanes are also better all weather glues. They have a whole different set of quirks which I explained in my review of Gorilla Glue.
3641 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very good
7270 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These are great if you need the option for just about infinite customization of length. Only negative is that you inevitably scratch the black pipe you are using and then it rusts. The threaded portion also rust, but WD 40 or similar takes care of that issue.
9520 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Two of three bits were bent. My experience with dewalt bits lately tells me that this is standard for dewalt. Also one broke very easily drilling through wood.
3518 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 crown stop work great I have a dewalt 716 i'am a trim carpenter and can cut 7 inch crown on my saw if the slots were longer it would work great for the larger molding 4 1/2 to 6 inch is fine
Peerless.
9103 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This hose has worked great. It doesn't kink, and is easy to re-roll.
4921 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My first plate jointer was a Ryobi model, after many months of use it started to whine and sound like the bearing was failing. I got ride of it and purchased a DeWalt plate jointer. What a quality tool this is, far ahead in Quality over the Ryobi model I had.
I have run every type of blade ( wood ,diamond ,metal abrasive ) without any troubles .My saw is 13 years old and still on original brushes .
9271 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ever have to fight to coil your cheap home depot air hose? Not the good year hoses! They always stay soft and flexible. This hose is very durable, bends when you need it, but doesn't kink as easy as cheap plastic hoses. Even in cold weather it works. I was always scared my other hoses were going to shatter in the cold because they got so hard.
9723 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had many of these for a reason. They're reliable, not too long, (though I do have the long ones for certain applications), the sleeve works nicely. I've purchased a lot of these over the years, not because they wear out.... I just lose the damn things...
3069 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 They don't last long and are very delicate. Get the led repalcement
5683 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I'm sure this throat plate is fine for the correct saw, but Amazon has poor lableing. I had to return it. Listing it as the insert for 'Delta Contractors Saws' is an error. It fits right-tilt contractors saws, not left tilt. The left-tilt contractors saw throat plate is listed as the one for left-tilt Delta Unisaw, but is the right item for their left tilt contractors saw as well.
Ali Julia review
1010 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 working well, great price and seller
5035 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used this blade for only a couple of months and it amazes me. Recently ripped a sheet of melamine .........NO chip out.
6361 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These clamps, in combination with quick-clamps, have made the cabinet installation go rather smoothly. Their design, and padded claws, allow the cabinets to be aligned perfectly.
3299 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 So far this is a good product. The only design challenge I see is that the foot pedal that engages the mobility wheel is wide to the point it cannot be placed on the narrow side of my jointer. The jointers side is 14.5 wide as it is a 6 jet jointer. That having been said; I must place the mobility wheel in front of the machine instead of on the side where it would provide the most mobility. If you have a narrow machine you should bare this design challenge in mind. If you have a larger machine (like a band saw) it should not be a problem.
Update, the replacement set was also bent. Do not buy these. Waste of $20.
4973 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 NO PROBLEMS
3310 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After studying most of the sliding compound saws currently availible, (and some older used models), I came to the conclusion that I wasn't going to find a saw with every feature I wanted, so I comprimised and bought the Bosch 10" slider. I did some hands-on testing of the Hitachi 10", Makita 10', and the Dewalt 12" sliders. Each saw has at least one desirable or unique feature the others don't, and yet each has it's unique drawbacks as well. I didn't care for the Dewalt blade deflection and dust problem (notice the dust port does a 90 degree to the bag, and I don't think the dust knows how to negotiate a hard left turn). The Makita appears to be a top-notch design, but 'ouch' on the price. The Hitachi was a serious contender in most areas, but a 'hands-on' at a local tool dealer revealed the extemely out-dated knob/screw design used on the cross-cut angle table lock/detente. This system not only flunked Ergonomics 101, but I didn't care for the preset angle detente bypass/override design, either, and that's ditto for most of the other saws I studied. I have an old radial arm saw that has adaquate detente by-passes on cross-cut and bevel which allows for minute angle adjustments near 90*, 45*, etc. I wanted to replace it with a slider that had a similar system. Unless I misunderstood the detente by-pass designs on the other models, I found the Bosch to be the only clear choice. I need this feature often for the type of work I do, so this was a big plus for swaying me over to the Bosch slider. A right/left bevel was a feature I wish had come on the Bosch, but for me it's only a minor inconvenience. I have upgraded most of my 'old reliables' to Bosch and don't have any regrets yet. This slider is just one more smooth running machine in my collection. Bosch includes items as standard that Hitachi does not,(why should a 10 cent dust bag be an option), and the provided hold down clamp features a nice quick release handle. I didn't order any work support extensions as I plan to mount the saw on Dewalt's folding miter saw stand and use their extension system. Amazon shipped on time and it arrived with no damage or missing parts.
But the table itself is wonderful. The stand is built like an Abrams tank, and the table is a nice size. The fence works exactly like they say it does. Square and easy to use. So the product gets five starts, Kreg gets four stars, and Amazon gets zero stars for bad customer service.
3112 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Excellent product, but a bit pricey.
4318 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 do yourself a favor and get a veritas or lee neilson. after using better block planes, this one is only good for removing paint.
906 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We got new kitchen lights that required a bulb not available in any local stores. Amazon to the rescue. Installed easily, work great. Hopefully the tip of not touching the bulb with bare fingers (to avoid oil on them) will keep them burning a long time.
2327 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Meets or exceeds the Companies expectations for a product frequently used in a production enviroment. This item was well priced for the valu.
My recommendation:
3831 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought this to eventually use with a dovetail jig. Since I already have a PC 690 combo set, it was a good way to get a D-handle without having to get a second motor.
1478 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When I moved into my new house a few years ago, I installed a bunch of outdoor landscape lighting. I went a little nuts. Front yard, back yard, two porches, an atrium, all-in-all over 30 fixtures that use these little G4 base 10w and 20w 12V bulbs. I quickly discovered that these halogen bulbs are a lot less reliable than the 7w wedge base bulbs I had used before. What is more, at around $6.50 for a two pack at the local builder store, they are also a lot more expensive.
- Setting the fence height is slightly difficult. The scale on the front isn't super accurate, so a few test cuts in scrap wood helped get things lined up before making real cuts.
I'd like to know if other brands of pads are just as bad.
This is a lightweight; very portable and maneuverable saw; having less torque & power than a full-sized circular saw. Those are distinct advantages in many situations, such as using it vertically or over your head, or when cutting trim-sized stock. On some jobs it's just more practical to use a small saw. It's also safer than a large saw because it's lower torque means a reduced chance of the saw getting away from you. E.g., my wife wouldn't use my [huge] worm-drive or standard-sized circular saws, but this one is perfect for her.
5066 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great deal
6334 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These fittings will work very nicely in setting up my vacuum system in my shop.
5095 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This unit is better than I expected. The price is good. The box was intact on arrival but the styrofoam was broken. Never-the-less the unit was undamaged. Went together in about a half-hour with no help. Agree with others about the lockwashers. They belong next to the nuts not the bolt heads. Also (and Delta admits this is a problem with several manuals) they never tell you when to tighten the "finger-tighten-only" assemblies. Please don't forget this step or thing will collapse quickly. Also, their "helper" clips for installing the lower bag are unecessary, it's not that hard to do as long as you thread the steel band through the "belt" loops. Don't like their 4" twin-wire hose clamps so I got some stainless band clamps. I intend to convert the motor to 240 volts as I did with my saw. They just work better that way and you have less voltage drop in the cords. An added bonus is an increase in horsepower due to the better magnetic properties of the induction fields in the windings of the motor. Strongly recommend this unit. It will also interface well into a whole-shop 6" piping system.
the instruction manual is NOT helpful at all. i was expecting a detailed instruction, service manual.
3560 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It seems like some manufacturers have cornered the market on certain things and have the "Best in Class". Milwaukee has certainly done that with the 0234-6. What sold me was the metal gears, nice feel, good trigger, obvious to the point of "art" quality, and of course power.
2975 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Haven't used the planer blades yet, just needed them on hand & hard to find. May let you know later.
5502 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fit works well
4454 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good glue. All I use.
5830 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just bought the ProTop Contractor Router Table as a second table that I could set atop one of my workbenches in my woodshop at home. I figured "Hey, for a quick round over, or a second set-up in multi-step operation this would be great. I'm happy to say this has far exceeded my expectations. Allow me to brag-on for just a "bit" (no pun intended).
I'm rating this tool based on the value it delivers - how well it accomplishes the designed task vs its cost. It accomplishes the task very well at a relatively low cost = high value.
I don't have the advantage of having used other scroll saws to compare it with but It seems to be well made and easy to use. If I had used more expensive scroll saws or saws of different designs, I might be able to complain about shortcomings or design flaws, but so far this machine has performed flawlessly and will probably be the only one I ever purchase.
3248 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Must Have.
It went together perfectly, and has no vibration.... The table surface is very smooth....
9606 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great!
4052 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a Multimaster and since the patent expired on the blade holding method, other brands are now available Now I can afford to use it without fear of blade breakage. The Fein blades are still my favorite because the Multimaster is a industrial grade tool and the blades are too. Fein blades on sale makes it that much better.
8716 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 after trying out several brands, I decided to give this one a try. I am impressed with the build quality and precision feel of this instrument. All markings are clear, movement is very smooth, rule is table top flat, unlike the cheaper variety. The built-in scriber is truly heavy-duty. Highly recommended for woodworking!
I also had a chance to get in touch with the customer service. The jig which I received had a minor manufacturing issue: it came with too short 1/2" screws in the spreaders, but with long 3/4" screws in the body. I sent an e-mail to the customer service in the evening and got a call from DNB tools early in the morning next day. They quickly identified the problem as wrong length screws and first suggested to ship me replacement screws, but then called again later that day to tell me that they discussed this issue and can suggest an even faster solution - check if adjustable stop screws are 3/4", and if they are, swap them with screws in the spreaders. This worked and the problem was resolved for the next several days until replacement screws arrived from the manufacturer. Promptness of their response and attention to the customer problem were first class.
9762 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just spent $100 on Milton M-style fittings to replace all of the ones on all of my air compressor equipment and hoses. I got tired of having air leaks and compressors running needlessly because of the leaks of the cheap ones available almost anywhere that only last a short time before starting to leak.
1215 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just as expected.
5609 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I accidentally ordered the wrong size adapter, but did not realize it until after it was shipped. I figure oh well it is only $5, write it off. Then I checked into how easy would it be to return it, being I never had to return anything back to Amazon before, I figured this would be a good trial run. But Amazon was having none of that, they told me to keep the part and they will refund my card anyway. Now thats is customer service.. Thanks Amazon for fixing my mistake for me, so easily.
42 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This product works perfect, could not be better . I will be buying more .Also they do not come with mister heads , you have to supply that . There is no way this can clog up your system . It would have to be the mister head to cause a leak or a clog in the system .
3375 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had a 150-200 lb. vertical router that needed a mobile base. I got the Delta kit from Amazon, and assembled it one evening using pine 2x4s that I'd ripped to the right size. Let me tell you, this base works great! Everything fit perfectly. Typical Delta quality. I'd bought some tool stands that were from another company, and I'd almost lost my temper putting the darned things together... nothing fit. On this base, everything fit perfectly.
189 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the first book light I've ever purchased. I am impressed at the amount of light it gives off, and that you can have in on bright or dimmer. The dimmer light gives off plenty for me to read in the dark. The clip easily fits on my paper-back book, and I can flip pages by tugging if from under the clip & it doesn't rip the paper. The adjustable neck is nice...can move to light up entire book, or just one page. Seems to be a quality product so far.
The pros say the best way is to level, plumb and attach wall cabinets to each other, then lift and hang them as a single unit. This works well if you have skilled helpers or an electric cabinet lift. I had neither, so I hung them one at a time with one helper, a set of Pony clamps, and a T-Jak. First I screwed a ledger to the wall, then lifted one cabinet at a time onto the ledger, then held it in place with a T-Jak. The T-Jak is invaluable for leveling them in place, and holding them securely while you shim and fuss and get everything lined up. Then I clamped the face frames together with the Pony clamps and got them all perfect. Then drove in the screws to attach the cabinets to the wall studs, and then last of all drive in the face frame screws. I took off one star because the Pony clamps have drill guides for your face frame pilot holes, but they're a bit sloppy so you still have to drill carefully to get the right angle.
There are two bolts which hold the table in place, and on ALL THREE SAWS the bolt holes were apparently drilled off-center and mis-aligned, causing the blade to hit the side of the table slot (on the same side all 3 times). We spoke to the scroll saw manager at DeWalt and he was very aware of the problem but didn't offer to do anything to fix it other than return our money. (He even admitted to have several saws in his office that had been returned from customers with this problem.) He said he had "reported the issue to management" multiple times but nothing had been done for several months. Apparently this affects a large portion of the new saws coming from the new manufacturing facility in Asia. Buyer BEWARE.
You don't want this to be your only power sander though. It works fast, but that also means it can cause a lot of damage in a hurry too. For example, a little slip and you've rounded an edge rather nicely. It would be very hard to round all the corners evenly though.
5150 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought two of these to add to my new woodshop, I plan for one near the drill press and the other near the lathe. I hooked up one so far into my 3HP Grizzly dust collection system with a Woodstock blast gate, and used construction adhesive to secure the floor sweep to the concrete floor. Turn on the dust collector and - whoosh! - away goes the dust and wood chips. Great accessory for any shop, should keep you from having to bend over to use a dustpan.
5976 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 used several of these in my dust collection system to make smooth 90 degree turns. You can use these on their sides, up or down.
Light leans slightly more twards warm white than home centers but
4603 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Work very well for cuts where several inches lie between blade and fence. The limitation on thickness may be a problem. I wish I had bought the mounting track as I believe that fore and aft adjustments are important.
8111 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you use a square frequently, do treat yourself to a good one. Yup, they're expensive, but these folks earn their money doing wonderful metalwork. This is a quality of metalcasting, milling, etching and finish you just don't see very often. If you're like me, you'll find the resulting precision inspirational, useful, and a pleasure to use.
5084 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this blade in December 2009. I've cut everything from MDF, Plywood and solid wood with it. It's finally time to send it in to Forrest in NJ for sharpening (curb marks on fence side of the wood). It's going to cost me $21.50 for the sharpening and $12 to ship it back to me.
4769 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very powerful
2977 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works perfect.
Disappointing as other Irwin Quick Grip products are great.
Do realize that this drill has a lot of power and if the bit catches the drill will twist violently and could hurt your wrist. Use the side handle! Keep it with the drill so you will not get lazy and try to do without it cuz you don't want to go and find it.
3923 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Pricey...way to pricey, but a very good tool and in the right hands a real time saver.
4381 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I couldn't be happier. I should have bought this brand years ago. It's heavy duty, easy to maintain, sharpen and use.
Back to the Dewalt, little extras like a guard that really works, the high fence, the vernier scale and the slots in the guard to see the cut are very nice and well thought out. Guards on the other saws are see through plastic that quickly become opaque. You then have to bend over to see the blade on the mark. Some remove the guard alltogether after years of constant bending over. The reviewer that couldn't tighten the bevel on the DeWalt so it wouldn't move must have very very weak hands. This is not a problem for the rest of us.
The electric brake could be stronger. We run a 15" carbide blade that weighs about 5lbs so the blade does not stop as fast as we like.
- power supply not provided
127 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought this as a reading light for my 7 year old when his siblings have gone to sleep. It is easy to use, and the clip opened wide enough to attach to the wooden bed frame. I was hoping the light would be bigger. This size seems more suitable for adults than children. My son was thrilled to receive it and uses it most nights.
Pro's.
- VERY BRIGHT White Light
Makita also has available as an option, the side handles that we have all come to know, the standard throughout the years. Those side handles are my personal choice for automotive. The handle that this 9227c comes with does not feel intuitively comfortable in my opinion. At first I thought that handle would grow on me after awhile. NOT, it is uncomfortable. I had bought the Makita 4 1/2" grinder at an earlier time from Home Depot, when they run their tool sale, just about giving it away. That side handle works perfectly on the polisher as well. So for the super cheap price, it is nice to have the handle, and the grinder.
1541 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 kitchen lights
2644 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 march 23rd this scroll saw will be 1 year old, machine is making knocking sound . have to bring it in to service center . this machine for the price should last years under mild use . this machine lasted under a year with only about 2 months of total use . Not happy .
7136 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Forrest makes the best blades I've used, and I've tried many. I have used a woodworker 2 for my table saw for over a decade. Every few years I remove the pitch and it still cuts like a dream. Forrest will also resharpen your blade if it ever needs it and, for my family, they do a great job with that too.
The saw does not have a start safety, so you simply press the trigger to start the saw (no need to press another button first like on some saws...depending on your viewpoint, this feature may be good or bad). The blade brake works to stop the saw within a second or two of releasing the trigger. This is great when you want to set the saw down with the blade already stopped so you don't have to worry about it causing mischief.
639 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a wonderfully bright personal area light for nocturnal bookworms. Designed for children, it can just as easily be used by adults because the monkey is removable. It comes with a detachable clip, making it useful not just for books, but laptop users as well. MacBooks come with their own backlit keyboards, but most PCs do not and I often have a hard time identifying keys on my HP laptop when I'm surfing at night. The flexible gooseneck makes it very versatile as a mini-flashlight as well. It's bright and competes with some LED flashlights I own. If you have a wall plug, you can also use it as a portable nightlight for home or on trips. Just point the neck towards a wall or floor to mitigate the brightness to your needs. The clip also makes it useful for clipping onto hat brims or shirt pockets for various non-reading situations.
The only complaint as with many others it does not have the size on the chippers. I just stamped mine when I received the blades and the box is pretty sad.
For a beginner or starter set. I don't see how you can
5477 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you want to connect two pieces or hoses simply this works, it is simple and efficient, a fair value to the purchaser
But, I put it on my Kindle to see how it would work in its designed mission. Here's what I find based on both applications: Base clip holds tightly and doesn't slide off. AAA batteries are cheap and common. The light has two super bright LEDs. The switch is a push button, it will turn both on, the turn one off, then turn the other off. It is very bright and projects a beam a little wider than the kindle itself (6-inch, keyboard Kindle model). More than enough light to see the screen and the keyboard. There are no dark spots, bright from the middle to the edge. One light is plenty for my Kindle. Two provides an amazing amount of light and does not glare. The goose neck has ample length to position where you want it. It will hold in any position its put in. The batteries account for most of its weight. It's well made, should last a long while. And one function - the clip serves as a base and will sit upright on a flat surface to serve as a small desk light. That has been a useful function.
- in a table, the powerful 3 1/4 HP motor is great
What I've learned about this router is that you need a second router to do hand held work for trimming laminate and doing small routing work. (1/2" bit diameter and less) This one at 20 pounds is too heavy for hand held work. My suggestion would be to get a good 1 1/2 or 2 hp model for lighter jobs.
Compared to other Halogens, these bulbs are a little yellowish.
First, get the Router Raizer and the Xtreme Xtension. I cannot stress enough how useful these are. Let me elaborate. First, this is a big router. While it's awesome to have that kind of horsepower in your hands as a plunge router (the first time I used it, to put a bead on a shelf, I assumed something was wrong and it wasn't cutting, because I didn't feel or hear anything as it routed my profile), you're probably going to want to mount it in a table and leave it there.
7532 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect for anything I want to do with wood projects. Like the features and handy fold up for storage. Removable plank is adjustable for clamping most lumber. Very stable and nice adjustments - have had no issues with this portable bench.
4791 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this to go with the Mr. Nozzle 115-DB kit and it works great. I mean, it's just a hose, but it's not flimsy and doesn't collapse like the cheapie that came with my Craftsman wall mounted vac. Now with the 15 footer that came in the Mr. Nozzle 115-DB kit, and this 12 footer, I can roam around 27 ft. of my garage sucking up anything in my path, and I don't notice a bit of drop in suction at 27 ft. vs. 15 ft. I love the convenience of my wall mounted vac and 27 ft. of hose. I'm giving my "lug-along" ShopVac to my brother-in-law.
5690 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought mine used from another woodworker but decided to send in my own thumbs up - I've used several varieties in woodshops through the years and this one rocks. Solidly constructed and well thought out - it's very precise and safe - all the things you would want in a table. I highly recommend.
7064 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 dont know why i waited so long to get this , its a back saver
Of the 10,000 of these I have used, I've broken exactly 1 - and that was my fault. I did have problems with the **General** branded screws (DON'T buy them)
4473 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Fit perfect on a Rigid 14" Bandsaw. Easy to install. Wish I wouldn't have waited so long to get it....
Now do I get the V28 combo kit a year before I really need it or do I just content myself with some completely gratuitous M12 toys and hold out for an M28 line that may or may not appear next fall? Or do I just buy a freakin' 15 amp super sawzall and put out an ad on Craigslist to come destroy !@#$ for people for the cost of new blades and high-risk emergency medical insurance?
The UPS people did their usual guerilla routine with the package. So even though Delta packs this guard very well using both wood and cardboard, UPS still destroyed it. On delivery day when I answered the doorbell, I found the 6 foot tall package at my door - one end crushed and wide open and the UPS driver already back in his truck and driving away.
4721 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellent
7122 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Not hard to put on, take off, light weight and easy to store, makes it practical to work on gutters on wide Southern eaves. Don't think I have used it on a corner, didn't even notice that was one feature.
523 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After researching, I decided on this light. I am very pleased with the flexibility of the functions - dim light, bright light, light that fills the whole page. My husband loved it so much, we got one for him too!
6475 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Hooked it up,works great
-It bends air, which, I believe, most straight pipes can't do.
If I want more pressure, I can use a bar clamp (takes up more room) or a c-clamp (takes two hands) but these quick-grips are quick and light weight. Also, the plastic is less likely to ding a sharpened tool than a metal c-clamp.
1838 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well to start with I really wonderd if this tool was going to save me time removing 75 years of paint on my mother in laws house. I orderd it and went right to work with it,about 3 days later I had a large old ranch house down to bare wood and ready for priming. I found that the house had been at least 7 different colors in it 75 years. When using the the stripper I also used a full face shield and a resperator along with a long sleeve shirt and I put a bib on so that i wouldnt have paint going down my shirt. I also found that the metal disc. would sometimes clog with paint, so I would take a propane torch and burn the paint of the disc and then continue on. I did end up wearing one disc plum out and so I bought a new disc to finish up with. The stripper is a little heavy and your arms are going to get tired but my wife used it after I suspended it with 4 long bungee cords above the location she was working. The bungee cords helped suspend the tool and take the weight off the user. Anyway, the tool is very well made and plenty powerful and it beats trying to use an acid stripper. I will probably use it next to strip the paint off the cabinets in the old house and then make new doors. I can see where a home owner buying an older house could really save alot of money buying this new tool. I build high end custom furniture so i really nit pick my tools not only in there upkeep but in their performance as well and i don't keep any tool that doesnt perform. This new Porter Cable does perform very well and I feel that if your need is for a tool like this the Porter Cable stripper is the only way to go. No more messy & expensive chemical strippers.
536 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Pros
3949 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the tool that can do that job that you never could do!! Plenty of knock offs out there but none compair to the quality of Fein. Just holding it in your hand will make you a believer !!
6566 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Pretty cheaply made. Works O.K.
A great gift for anyone who uses the 14.4 DeWalt tools, as I do.
5223 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I needed to 5 inch flanges for my DC and I read that this would work. For a few $$$'s I took the recommendation and just as planned, they easily separate and there you go, I got what I needed for pennies (compared to what actual 5 inch flanges cost). 5 stars for what I needed them for.
6999 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I also have a set of Bessy clamps and these just don't have the feel and construction of the Bessey's, but the Bessey's are twice the coast too and for twice the cost I think I will pay a little less and use these instead. Good holding power and the plunger is adjustable.
8614 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good tools as ad.
6349 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great
7580 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you rip or crosscut cabinit grade plywood this is what you need. I have 1 for 90s 1 for 45s and 1 for 22 1/2 and they work great with a thin kerf 120 tooth blade for no tearout.
3107 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I put a Laguna 1412 bandsaw on this base which weighs 258 pounds, under the stand's rated weight. When the stand is raised the metal corner pieces flex quite a bit before lifting the corners. This causes the rubber feet to only lift a small amount off the floor, and in my case one foot still rubs.
When using the supplied base, the adjustment mechanism requires turning the aluminum-encased motor housing inside a huge aluminum screw in the base. (Few engineers would design with aluminum sliding on aluminum, particularly when the surfaces can't be lubricated.) Operation is rough and awkward, particularly under a router table. There's nothing to keep dust out of the adjustment mechanism, so the aluminum screw can collect grit, and under extreme conditions can jam. A router lift circumvents all these problems.
2219 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The bendable portion of the light is great especial when you bounce the light off the ceiling / wall. I have the LED bulb in mine and it works a treat.
2503 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought this 3/8 inch drill to replace my favorite Hitachi that finally gave up after 20 years. I expect that this Dewalt should last as long. By the way, it is a VSR drill even though that designation is not always evident in the advertising. This Dewalt is solid as a rock and quite powerful for a 3/8 inch drill. The trigger action is smooth and offers full control. I do have two complaints about this drill. First, it is poorly balanced. With it's large chuck and metal housing the weight is shifted way forward and will fatigue you quickly if you are holding it horizontally such as to shoot screws into wallboard for example. Second, the drill should be more compact than it is. If you put in a standard spade bit, the combined length of drill and bit is too long to conveniently drill holes in a 16 inch stud bay.
5757 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I sharpen quite a few drill bits when working with decorative iron. As such, I drill a lot of holes and dull quite a few drill bits. When sharpening slows down, it is time to replace the wheel and this replacement is great to have on hand when the need arises.
9245 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Item just as described. Works Great.
I will never use them all
There is sometimes a little blow-out on the cross-cuts, but any dado set will do that. Use a scrap of wood against the trailing edge.
2004 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Purchased this router 4 months ago and am very happy with it. Plenty of power and simple depth of cut adjustment make it a joy to use. It uses two wrenches to change a bit which I prefer to a spindle lock. I have owned three Porter Cable routers in the past 20 years and they have all been excellent.
Well, I've had this drill for 8 years now, and I still love it. It still looks and performs as new. The speed range is perfect for woodworking. The only thing missing is one of Milwaukee's famous hard cases. The drill itself is easy enough to put on a shelf, but the damned side handle will not stay put if you put it down somewhere; it rolls all over the place. Milwaukee would do well to make the flared guard area hexagonal or something that wouldn't be so prone to rolling.
7117 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great, even better when I bought a planer to mill my panels to 5/8" so they wouldn't sit proud of the frame.
565 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The light works well as a booklight although I find it more difficult to use on paperbacks than hardbacks. The light is sufficiently bright for small pages using just one of the two LEDs but is great if you have a larger format book because the second LED broadens the lighted area.
6679 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Not what I expected in quality or function.
7372 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have been using the Rousseau 2600 PortaMax Jr. Stand for over a month now, I'm very satisfied with its durability. It has transformed my Makita 2703 table saw from something that I had regretted ever buying to something I now enjoy using. The Rousseau 2600 provided a rip fence that's dependable plus a large table top surface. The reason for only 4 stars is the rip fence is approximately 2" high and doesn't have any holes to mount anything to it.
Made from aluminum and weighs 40% less than cast-iron counterparts
I found slipping the assembly over the arbor threads to be a little bit of a challenge due to the thickness of the components. There is no 'slop' in the 5/8" arbor hole so you need to have room to slide them on square with the arbor threads.
I made some checkerboards where the dark wood was 1/16" higher than the light wood. This would have meant a lot of sanding with the random orbit sander. It's the kind of task you always see the drum sanders doing in their advertisements. The 362VS can take one of those boards down to dead flat in about 1 minute. It is amazing... not just the speed of the task, but the quality of the product.
The tool-storage tray is very handy.
6423 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Replaced an old outdated bottle of glue.
3638 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Still the best belt Sanders on the market. I own several
- 2 bright LED's with lenses
I only rated it a 1 because the seller delivered it on time.
180 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice bright light, sturdy strong grip, and a flexible neck that moves as you want it to. Not really much else you can want from a book light.
542 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this light to clamp onto my embroidery hoop, and it is everything I wanted it to be! I use it to help me be able to see the stitches I'm making better when I'm working in places where the light leaves a lot to be desired. It has two light settings, which allows me to get the supplemental light I need. And it's flexible, so I can position it to reach exactly where I need it. Plus, because of flexible neck, it folds up rather small and fits nicely in my embroidery bag. I've only had it for about a month, and don't use it every day, so I can't comment on how long it will last, but I'm happy for now! Also, the seller contacted me about a month after the purchase to make sure I was happy, which I thought was nice. They really seem to care that I'm a happy customer.
Until Fein brings down their prices on their blades, and improves the quality of the blades, that Fein tool of mine will remain a very expensive paperweight.
6779 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Carter bandsaw guide has turned my 14" bandsaw from a good system to a GREAT system. I hesitated to buy the guides, because of the price, but it is well worth the investment. Maintaining blade alignment is now a snap, resawing is dead straight, circular cuts do not wave or float from the workpiece. The blade travel is very easy to control and maintain.
Sorry DeWalt, but please do keep improving.
4464 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 found out that nails play havoc on a planer...As good as original quality...Was like new after replacement. Be warned, they are quite sharp when you get them.
3643 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Nice light. Use it all the time. Drains the battery fairly quickly but it sure is bright.
5924 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As always, a great product at a great price. I've been purchasing from Amazon for several years and VALUE is the key word.
631 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Little one loves it
231 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Second one purchased. Perfect for low lighting in the bedroom at night. Wife kept stealing it so I had to order her one as well!
After installing it on my DeWalt 746 saw (I also use a DeWalt stabilizing disc) and after recalibrating my fence scale and adjusting the splitter to accommodate the thinner blade, it was time to start cutting.
2343 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The guide comes with two sets of rods to accommodate various DeWalt routers' rod spacings and rod diameters. The thicker rods could not insert into the guide. Obviously this was not checked at the factory. The brass screws that hold the rods in the guide would not retract enough to give clearance for the rods. Rendering the guide useless. Quality Control in china is understood by Chinese workers as the perfect state in which the product is off their work station. This is according to my brother-in-law who worked in China for Microsoft builds.
Belt clip is well designed but bring a stout belt (its heavy).
264 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product.
8830 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Going to be using this a lot as we have several projects ahead.
5178 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This item reduces a standard dust system hose down to the size of a shop vac hose. This increases the efficiency of a shop vac when used on stand alone tools quite a bit. This item worked exactly as anticipaated
The cabinet boxes are built out of 3 / 4 inch Oak laminate plywood. The cabinet side panels and back panels all have a 3 / 4 inch wide and 3 / 8 inch deep dado to receive the cabinet bottom and a 3 / 4 inch wide and 3 / 8 inch deep rabbit to receive the cabinet back.
6925 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 i give this variable speed angle grinder 5 stars based on its price and the fact it performs very well. It costs considerably less than other name brand angle grinders yet works very well. I have used this to polish granite with dry pads and it works beyond my expectations.
2880 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this drill to get into places that my large Milwaukee right angle drill can not fit into while installing an electrical system and plumbing in what was previously an Amish farm house. This is an excellent tool. It is quiet and powerful. The variable speed is a great safety factor, when boring large holes with auger style drill bits in wood that just might contain nails you don't want to be drilling full speed when the inevitable nail is found, that can be very hard on the wrist.
7490 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I installed the Prazi on my Skil "77M" and used it to cut 11 7/8" engineered floor joists to length and square. It worked beautifully! No other "beam cutter" saw could cut that wide of joist in a single pass without cutting from the side of the joist. It also allows me to stack about 5 to 6 2x rafters up and cut the bird's mouth cuts all at once. I did find that the saw causes tear-out at the top of the cut, so it is a good idea to use a utility knife to scribe a line just outside the limits of the cut to prevent that.
6659 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love this machine. I can't believe I wasted so many years with a hacksaw. Only had it a week, but so far it has worked perfectly on unistrut, rebar, steel tube, heavy-wall aluminum tube, and steel plate. I'm totally satisfied with it.
4795 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well made, easy to use, works great
9447 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly what I needed
I have had it for about a week. I'll update this review after I've used it for a while.
5102 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You'll probably need this
1943 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When I decided to take the plunge and upgrade from my benchtop router table to a stand alone table I was thinking I'd use it with one of my existing 2 1/4 hp routers, though I finally decided that would be a halfway measure. I didn't like that thought because my basic philosophy is to buy quality, buy it once, and know I can do the work required for decades to come. This router has proven up to the task from day one, exceeding all expectations along the way. Yes, 3 1/4 hp is actually necessary and I know I bought the right tool for the job today and in the days to come.
You should keep the barrel dumped fairly often, as this will increase efficency. The only thing better would be a cyclone system, but they are more costly and take up more space. This unit is also quite portable, which is handy in a one-hose shop.
4697 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cuts good and stays sharp
9041 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great
9941 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the perfect torpedo level for someone who wears a tool pouch. It is a nice compact size and is very well made. The magnets are very powerful. I sometimes find my other tools sticking to it! (only minor drawback, no big deal really). I would buy it again and I do recommend it.
4571 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a Ridgid 14" bandsaw, which is the new orange/black version, not the older grey saw. I've been looking for a decent rip fence with reasonable price for a while. After some reseach, it seems that this fence would fit the Ridgid saw with some slight modification. And since Amazonwarehouse was offering an unbeliveable deal, I snatched one quickly.
8634 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I initially bought this to cut backerboard for some custom tile work that required a lot of odd cement board cuts. It works great for that and makes quick work of it. I also use it for making rough cuts in tile for toilet holes (that won't be seen) and other masonry applications. It will cut metal, plastic, wood and all sorts of stuff. I use it in a Dewalt 4-1/2 grinder and it is my do-all blade. I have all sorts of grinding/cutoff blades but if this is on the grinder and I need to do a quick cut on a piece of metal, it will do. I recommend this product to many people.
Do-able. Just be cool.
7734 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Shame on B&D for selling a piece of junk mechanical bench. AND shame on me for not looking at all of the reviews to understand the difference from the original workmate. I own an original and expected good quality. Why would a company change from a WINNER to such a POOR LOSER? Cheap metal, rough cut in places, thin cheap wood compared to the originals, an adjustment system that is based on a PLASTIC belt (wow!) and handles that adjust as one. I have read that if you crank the handle that would tighten on the smaller end of an angled piece of wood, the wider side slips off of the plastic crank and when the board is almost tightened you use both handles to tighten securely. Doesn't sound good to me. I would have rather spend a little more for the old original workmate than this piece of junk. I will be buying a "jawhorse" and sell this new workmate on craigslist.
9998 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 i absolutely love this thing. it is so nice not having to take a bit out of the drill every time you need a different size.
5667 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We have been doing minor remodeling in the home.....this has been a perfect tool for what we have been doing.
The weight is right, the handle angle is right, plenty of power, and it works every time. I bought this saw to replace a cheap DIY-special Black and Decker and the difference was a revelation (of course, any professional-quality tool would have been a revelation).
- The unit uses three AAA batteries. I haven't had to change mine yet, so those three batteries should last you a long time. Other reviewers have mentioned they got over 40 hours of use from a set of three batteries, and I see no reason to doubt that, especially if you only have to use one LED when reading, as I do, rather than two.
7601 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great tool, I've used it several times and it actually does more than I expected. It is a must-have.
Used this to remove almost a quarter inch from a 2ft section of 2x4. Worked perfectly, now i'm perfectly FLUSH! I will have this sturdy plane for a long LONG time.
2869 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price and worked very well. Need to get another set soon.
Obviously, if you don't care about precision, that's not a big problem. There are legitimate reasons why some users do not need this thing. Construction carpenters must work FAST and don't need extremely fine tolerances. Some hobbyists are just making decks, lawn furniture or garage shelves. They do not need or care about precision within one-thousandth of an inch.
2888 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent blades! They have held up well over the years. Just don't nick a nail, as that ruins them. I still have the original set I bought here installed, with another at the ready.
2845 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I installed these blades as replacements on my Delta 22-540 planer and was very pleased with how sharp they were and how easy it was to install them. Once installed these knives have done a great job for me on red oak, q/s white oak, pine, and poplar.
3932 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have had the 690 Porter Cable router for years and finally committed that one to a table. This is the same motor (without the speed control) but with the "D" handle. Loads of power, really convienent to use. I find that I don't use the speed control all that much. Woodcraft offered the Porter Cable 892 kit as a replacement for this one. The guy said that Porter Cable quit making these. But this one is half the price and actually meant to be used one handed. A fine tool. BTW they still make it.
5299 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you are lucky enough to own a Drill Doctor, which is by far the best drill sharpening tool I have used to date (short of industrial machines costing 10x more) then you'd best grab a couple of these replacement wheels. While the diamond wheels will last many hundreds of sharpenings, perhaps even more, they will eventually need to be replaced when the diamond wares enough to slow the sharpening operation.
2733 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great improvement over my past edge guide - two aluminum rods from Home Depot with an mdf fence. This guide has steel rods, and the knobs lock down securely. The kit comes with knobs to mount the guide to your router. The knobs have springs to keep them from vibrating loose.
1062 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this for my daughter's room. I put this under her bed so that her bed has an under-glow of pink now. She loves it! Thanks!
9391 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am using this on my deck that has decking boards on a 45 degree angle to the joists.
9944 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like this blade so much I own 5 of them. This blade leaves a beautiful cut on Birch plywood and it can be resharpened repeatedly ensuring you get Years of use out of it. After 6 years of using these blades I keep coming back for more.
5529 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this router with the idea of using it in a table exclusively. I Figured it would be too heavy for using it without a table, but I was wrong: the smooth slowstart feature and the router having no vibration makes it easily controlled.
133 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a good product. My wife ordered this first and after borrowing hers, I decided to get one for myself. I like the option of using one LED or two, depending on the level of light I need at the time. I do find myself re-positioning it from the left page to the right, but it's a quick and easy adjustment. The flexible arm is long enough to put the light right where I want it and stays in position well. I'm on my third book with it and have no regrets.
Things are different for the DIY'er like myself who has 2 Paslode projects a year.
The base is designed so that if you hold it one way, you can clip it to a book....and if you turn it over, the base is such that it will stand by itself without being clipped to anything.
1231 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Light bulb for my daughter's microscope. Worked great.
2188 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I'll just hit the major points:
6419 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Agree with others, not flat... however it didn't stop me from making a ton of good money off it in my shop.
641 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I really like the idea that it can be recharged. Color is attractive. Would buy again if it came in a different color.
5718 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I detail cars and this hose is amazing.
3531 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The advertisement was just what I recieved.
969 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have an outdoor light which is a sconce type fixture (turtle friendly) which directs the lights glare downward and a small strip on the ceiling. The original bulb only lasted a couple of weeks. I found these and bought them, and the first one I installed is still going strong. I have 9 more in reserve.
The second purchased in 2014 functions same as the first blade. . Sent to first blade to a shop that sharpened the teeth and the blade cuts like new. Professional blade sharpening costs $4.00 in Colombia, however You Tube has videos showing "DIY" setups.
7306 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 thanks
3159 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 First time for a 5-1/2'' saw and I love it. Always used larger saws for the power, but you don't miss it becouse this saw has the goods. I use it ripping 1/4'' hardwood plywood on a shop made panel saw, works great. Light weight and well balanced. The cord is a good length and is heavy duty with a good plug. I think I will keep it.
2887 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I installed a set of these in a previously owned planer. The double edge makes them very handy. Just don't lose your set-up tool.
2121 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works perfectly with the sander I purchased. I have not yet utilized this on various substraits but I assume it will work on all.
9300 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 There was supposed to be a box of 100 of these, I only got one. Where are the rest?
With my first test run, a pile of White Oak shavings from the Lathe ended up in the bucket, not my shop vac. Success!
267 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have many of book lights but this is the best one so far.
1428 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have installed about 3 bulbs and they all worked. Cannot speak to longevity yet. Will update my comments and rating if warranted in the future.
9901 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as advertised and makes building a deck much easier.
I've used several types of dado blades and I was never satisfied with either the cut, setup or quality.
I've just bought a Hitachi M12V, so can't wait to mount that in there!!
553 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As I was about to take a family vacation with small children where we'd be sharing a hotel room, I needed a book light that would allow me to stay up and read after they'd fallen asleep, without disturbing them. After researching for a few hours, the Xtra Flex LED Book Light seemed to have the features I wanted and had the best overall reviewer ratings, so I ordered one. Now that I've used it, below are my pro's and con's for this unit.
9199 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What more could you ask for in an air hose?! Handles (at least) 200 lbs of pressure. Maybe more?! Don't know, I haven't tried it higher than that yet. I do use these hoses for nearly EVERYTHING though. They certainly stand up to the elements.
5392 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Fast shipping good price.
6399 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I like this clamp but picture is misleading. If you purchase this expect newer version model 1964742, not the model picture which is 546ZR. Really disappointed ordered twice and receive incorrect clamp had to return.
952 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are just what the group needed for the track lights!
I do not need all the tools but it came in a kit at a cheap price so I don't mind!
2748 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great light
3260 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Replace the stock bulb with LORIZA Dimmable E17 LED Bulb Reflector R14 Light 4w available on Amazon. You will be the happiest person on the planet for doing so. You'll get 10 times more light without the heat build up produced by the stock bulb. Note that it can be a little tricky getting the replacement bulb in as it's a very tight fit. Helps if you grow your finger nails for a few weeks first. This lamp overall is very likely best used with drill presses, miter saws and the like.
3287 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this stand kit for use with my Delta 14" bandsaw. It came quickly, and was packaged quite well. The instructions were clear and easy to understand (a rarity, these days). I followed them to measure and cut four oak pieces to make the base fit my saw. I had no issues with assembly. In use, it works quite well. It holds the saw in place firmly when stationary, and with a quick flip of the foot pedal, transforms into a maneuverable base that handles the saws heft with ease. I plan to get another for my drill press.
6486 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fast Delivery, great product!!!!
1) The cast iron table is nice (large and smooth)
5276 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Exactly what it says it is. Only problem when I went to put it into a 4 inch collector it would not fit. The inside diameter on my piece is 3.5 inch diameter. If I cut my section out it would destroy the integrity so I will leave it be. Good and sturdy.
Being machined instead of stamped, the edges of the ruler on this square are squared off, not rounded, which makes for more accurate use. My old square wasn't square (doing the mark/flip/mark test) but this one is and it's what I use now to square things on my machines. It's really nice to finally know that the square I'm using is actually 100% totally square, which I can't say about the imported machinist square or the cheap combination square I have.
9785 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been an electrician 23 years and these levels get it done. don't fall off what your working on. expensive, but worth it. I had klein, craftsman, empire etc and this is the best one by far.
2774 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 In the last 3 months I've tried 4 different scroll saws, 5 counting this one. All the others were ridiculously difficult to install and change blades. And they all had big holes in the table with a plastic insert with big slots in them making it difficult to make square edged cuts and cutting out small parts. I don't know why they put all those plastic guards around the lower arm.
As with most Milwaukee tools, the warranty is stout. I think that any manufacturer who builds a quality tool should back it up and Milwaukee definetly does.
4562 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very handy Saw dust catcher. Minimizes a lot of Saw dust when cutting. I do not know why it is not included with the Saw in the first place. It is a must have.
1729 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am not a big fan of using an edge guide but there are times when nothing else will work so I bought the Porter Cable guide based on past experience I have had with PC products. I was impressed with the quality of the guide. It is heavy duty and will last many years. I bought it to use with a 1 3/4 PC router which I have 3 of them. Easy to install and all necessary parts were included. I also have a Makita router so I thought I would see if it would fit that one also. Much to my surprise it fit the Makita perfect. Yes I would buy it again but because of the quality of the guide I will never need to buy one again.
Bottom line - great buy.
7173 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It holds stuff, and its inexpensive compared to others. The belt clip seems to be of good quality.
What a difference! Now I look forward to the application chore - it's more of a break than a chore now - just a gentle squeeze and go as fast as you can while keeping your bead straight. I think this is the best application for this tool - lot's of volume and in a location where air hoses are easily available. The squeeze gun is still probably better for jobs that are less accessible and where precise control is important.
3. The fences are high and easily adjustable.
Tgis was a well thought out light, and very easy to use with the on/off button placed on the light head. Very happy with this!
Indestructible & you can purchase replacement insert rings IF you need to. These will support any size or weight router including the 3 1/2 hp big boys. All of Rousseau products are high quality!
Anyone that says it is not the best, probably has not tried the others and is not a professional.
4386 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Recieved my guide kit in good order. All the pieces and parts were included in the case. I have only used it once on a hope chest I constructed. Everything seems to fit and work ok. Havent had a lot of experience with this type of routing so I don't have a lot to compare to. The machining of the parts seems fine and what little I have done went very well. So far I am very satisfied with Freud products.
6468 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought a pair of these in 6" and a pair of B&Ms in 12". These are much higher quality. I've found dozens of uses. How did I live without these?
Handheld, they are beasts, but that's true of all 15A (15 Ampere) routers. They weigh about 13 pounds, and using them is almost like weight training. That may be what you need in a production environment, where you'll beat the router to heck, but it's overkill for a home shop. For handheld use a 12A handheld router is plenty. The primary application for a 15A router is panel raising with large bits, an operation that should never be performed hand-held. (The Ampere rating is an indication of the power the router can safely deliver on a continuous basis without burning out. It doesn't describe the power the router normally draws, just the peak power it's capable of. With smaller bits, you'll never need the kind of power that a 15A router can deliver.)
1884 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As advertised. Haven't used any yet.
8604 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Really nice to make one pass and take off so much material
2452 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good stand for my DeWalt scroll saw.
246 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I liked this, one of my kids swiped it.
9636 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect for wood carving. Good quality. Will use it on hard wood and soft wood in the near future. happy
If you need to cut 4x4s, this isn't the saw for you. But if you need it to break down sheet goods and cut stuff up to 1-1/2" thick, this one is really handy. So far, I haven't missed my 7-1/4" Makita at all.
Not a better value for the dollar anywhere, but not for the girlymon!
4978 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love the power. I chose this over the variable speed 8 amp sander. After using this one, I know that I made the right decision. This is no finish sander. It makes a tough job easy.
9152 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Don't go with a cheaper version. This is an excellent and very flexible hose.l
This saw is amazing so quite vibration free it was up and running in minutes.
1- Attach a home-made or after-market base-plate to the saw and adjust that to straight edges & guides.
9317 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this to organize small tools in the event of an emergency. After receiving I discovered it makes an excellent camera bag, if you are a camera junkie like me. I like to take several different cameras with me to planned events and this bag has the room to hold more than one and the accessories. Great bag with many different uses!
5478 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like this Product
Doesn't add much if any strength
4705 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 IT TAKES A LITTLE TIME TO GET IT SET UP TO CREATE THE SLOTS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PIECE.
5504 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I bought this 4" to 2 1/2" adapter to be able to attach a shop vac to a new band saw that has a 4" outlet. This adapter is exactly the same size as the outlet, so it won't go inside or outside of the outlet. I will probably keep it and duct tape it in place as it I can't seem to find one any different. I know they exist because I got one with the chip collector on my DeWalt planer.
Comfortable to hold, and the replaceable power cable is a great idea. Not that I've sawed through mine, but I can see how it could happen - and it's nice knowing that a replacement is just a twist/pull away, if the need ever arises.
Packing and Shipping
Dust Collector works great. It will hold the dust from 25-30 #20 biscuits without clogging. Easy to empty with zipper.
1040 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Replacement lamp for my Thermador range hood. Worked fine.
One of the reason's I bought it was the "Made in USA" description in the "more technical details" link...but when I got it, it said "Manufactured in Mexico." This may not matter to others, but it is better to be accurately informed before you buy...also, a case would be a nice addition for such a nice-looking and powerful tool! Good luck to all!
1154 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as required. I was happy I could still buy them.
Also, yes the plastic handle is a bit cheesy for a saw with a blade this good. But at least you don't need a screwdriver and the patience of Job to separate the blade from it.
1362 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just needed one for my range oven but I have to buy the whole box. They are excellent.
5492 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I wasted time trying to get one of these. Nothing fit. I recycled an empty plastic pill container. The neck fit into the opening on the sander. (If it is a little large the plastic threads can be sanded down) I cut a hole in the bottom with a 1 inch spade drill bit and cut 4 radial cuts with a jigsaw (like a sun burst) The end of the vacuum goes in easily.
Very nice, very substantial, quality built.
7272 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are the best and strongest wood or metal working clamps going. Super easy to adjust and they stay where you place them.
These saws are: 1. sharp; 2. affordable; 3. easy to use (after a short learning curve).
I made some dados that were wider than the maximum stack, requiring multiple passes to get the width. Even with these dados, the only visible-to-the-naked-eye marks were the light scoring of the outside blades.
6354 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great to line up 2 edges at once
238 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Clip it on books to read in bed. Clip it on clothes to put light on any crafts you are doing with your hands. This is little but it is awesome. May get several of these for gifts
2875 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love this saw. It is a little heavy but I know it is well made, you must get the rip fence make straight cuts so easy. Buy this saw
5198 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Not much to say on something so simple other than: Do not skip on this product. If you get the Forrest blade, get this. My blade is great, but sometimes would get a little vibration thing going. This helped settle things down greatly.
6122 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Durable and simple to change bits on .
2876 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This saw is a little high priced, but it is the only one I found that you can actually adjust the blade parallel to the shoe. It works quite well after adjusting the blade to the shoe, it is almost effortless to make your cut straight. I would highly recommend it if you want to make very straight cuts with a guide.
4080 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well I had this saw for 10 years now and I love it. The flat alum base doesnt scratch the work and the adjustment works well. I've used this saw on a plywood base like a tablesaw and it preformed well. The electric brake continues to work, it's a nice safety feature. It is a professional quality saw and I would buy this saw again.
The hardened crosscut teeth, while incredibly sharp, aren't very durable. I think I may have hit a staple in a recycled board, and now about half of the teeth on one side of the kerf are broken off. I'm getting a replacement blade because I like using this saw, and from now on I'll be careful to double check for anything that might break the teeth. Still a great saw, just wish the crosscut side was more durable.
On the other hand, the depth of cut is easily adjustable, and like the rest of the unit, very precise.
These are slightly shorter than the originals, making them easier to install. I bought the pack of 10, which ought to last the rest of my life.
I just used it to cut an angled notch in a piece of 1x3 and it is still, if not like a razor, at least pretty darn sharp. The fact is I have stopped working on the house to write this review, as there is no way I could let this feeling of wonder pass unrecorded.
Wish I had known they made 10" and 11" inch models (the ... page for this item doesn't crosslink those other models). There were a few times when I wish I had more leverage and the 10" model is only 2 bucks more.
3656 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 had some issues with keeping the alignment of the tension wheels at first it was kind of a pain turned out the adjuster was lose tightened it up and its been good
Update October 2009:
None. I honestly can't think of any!
3178 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I ordered this mobile base as I wanted to be able to move my planner around in my workshop. I had put one of these together a couple of years ago which made the job easier. I was able to put the base together in about a half hour. I purchased the 2x2's at a local store and I made sure that the wood was hard word to make the base strong. The project worked out very well and I can move the planner around easily without too much effort. Glad I read the reviews ahead of time as I was prepared for some of the issues mentioned in the reviews. Good product, just pay attention to the directions.
7131 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 They did a great job the first time I used them. They did a nice job on two door panels, using pine. Bob Coble
5107 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this for my 10inch Bosch Contractor Table based on the reviews here. I wasn't disappointed. It cuts like a hot knife through butter. It was well packaged, went on easily. And as others have mentioned - it's quiet. Maximize the horsepower of your machine by having the best cutting tool. It makes a huge difference. I found this out. The cost is worth it. I strongly recommend this blade. Most projects start with the cutting - keep it quality right from the start.
The Fein sander is an aggressive machine, and at first you might be surprised at how much material it removes in a short time. There is an adjustment period when switching to this machine from other ROS, but it is a nice thing to adjust to. Also, I should say that this is a heavy machine, definitely heavier than other ROS I've used. But it does a beautiful job. I've used it on grits from 40 up to 400, and it is easy to control and very well balanced.
8633 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Installed a fire pit in the back yard, needed to cut some pavers and retaining wall blocks. Put this on the angle grinder, and other reviews say it well... cuts like BUTTER.
Item was packed well and shipped promptly.
update after a few months 2 stars: a dust deputy would have been much better, should have saved up. the bucket tips over very easily so the vacuum sucks up the dust. so i need to strap the ducket to vacuum to prevent that. and the bucket cannot be filled more that 3/4, something extra to worry about. bit disappointed
6292 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've never encounted a tool that worked better or easier right out of the box with no experience required to start producing quality work. I've been involved in woodworking for over 35 years and never tried pocket screw joinery before. I'm sorry I waited so long.
Tool as I am.
8577 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 wonderful
2. Light is not diffuse enough. There is an obvious coned beam effect if you put the light too close to the book. Put it further away and the light brightness is even worse.
3998 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No issues. The blades went on without a problem and worked great.
- Compact and Lightweight
5187 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 6" plastic gates are a junk. They crack, leak, and are not fixable. You can buy metal ones for not much more $, and they are way better.
6738 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you have a wood working project that needs a quick and easy clamp, this is the one. I built a table a while back and bought a 4 pack of these clamps (two mini and two medium). I had to clamp and release multiple boards and it would have been a beating with a pipe or other twist clamp. This did the job quickly and bites down hard. Easy to release and reset. Wish they made longer bars for these clamps.
The kit includes templates for all of the hinges on each door, up to four hinges. They are mounted to a steel track in a manner that allows them to be adjusted to match the height of the hinges on the existing door frame. Once you've determined the height of the hinges on a particular door, you tack the template assembly to the edge of the door and rout out all the hinges at the same time. No need to locate, mount, and rout each hinge individually.
2413 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 THIS WAS GIVEN AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT AND I KNOW THAT HE IS VERY HAPPY WITH THIS SAW.
9772 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 very good
4802 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I installed a new oak floor in my living room , I did not want to try my luck on using a pro drum sander so I decided to use a belt sander even if it took more time to do, . I read the posts on amazon so I decided to purchase this sander I just tried it on a scrap 2x12 and it worked like a charm, I will not hesitate refinishing all the floors in the house with it. This unit is quiet and smooth, It will cut like the devil so theirs no daydreaming while using this sander UPDATE using this sander for a while and here are a few modifications I made because the bag is nothing more then a advertisement flag and this sander is out to eat the cord,,,I rolled the cord in a tight roll and tie wrapped it down,then I used a sum pump hose in place of the bag, had to build it up with tape and a hose clamp tapped an extension cord to the hose , This modification made dust free sanding without fear of sanding the cord
If you want a really solid base try using steel RHS instead of the wood, it is rock solid with no rocking at all. I will recommend it to anyone who cannot get a base that was fabricated for their machine, as this base essentially is when you are done with the assembly.
673 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've used the CBconcept 12 volt version of these bulbs in my landscape lighting for 3 years and they've been great, so when I installed some 'puck' lights under my cabinets I figured I'd try these. The fit was fine, hard to install in lights while contorted upside down on the counter, but hey...that's why I do yoga. :) Key thing is, don't touch the bulbs with your bare fingers at any time, or they'll burn out in a week. Either use the plastic they come in as a gripper, or use rubbing alcohol to wipe them off.
7751 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very impressed with this kit. It has 10 pieces including hole saws for 7/8", 1-1/8", 1-3/8", 1-3/4", 2", 2-1/2". The blades are sharp and cut fast. Easy to change the bits. I did not realize how much easier my basement project is going to be until I had this - will be able to re-route wires and clean up what prior workers had done.
2218 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice light - easy to use.
7234 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works like a charm love the Kreg products
3636 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this is actually our 3rd PC Belt sander - great product
5653 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good durable blade.
As good as this light is, I do have only 2 minor complaints about the product's design: one is that the monkey figurine feels tacked on, quite literally. While it certainly is cute, the rigid mounting bracket isn't very good. It can fall off easily when handling the light, making it easy to lose. The other issue is that the USB connector feels loose because it lacks the metal sheathe other USB devices commonly have. This jacket allow them to sit snugly inside the port. Without it, depending on the angle of the gooseneck, the center of gravity may affect the connection with the contacts. The only other thing is that the manual could perhaps be more detailed on total charging time and battery life expectancy. Otherwise, a fine and useful light for home or travel. If taking on the road, the monkey should perhaps stay home to avoid loss.
8972 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good deal
9661 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Not entirely the product I though I was going to get but work in the same way. Seller posted pictures of this and the larger more stocky original quick connect fitting and it seems like you may receive either product depending on what seller has in stock. I prefer this new slimmer quick connect in some cases:
Picture shows old and new version
3364 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Why they don't sell these in stores boggles my mind. These are a must have if you're doing any kind of crown molding.
8652 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Shipment was just as promised.
5739 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great
8383 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Replaced my 40 year old Estwing, it didn't wear out, it was stolen. That should say it all.
Having highlighted the bad, there are some good points. Very little, if any, vibration regardless of the speed setting. It's quiet. Very sturdy and stable. The speed and blade tension levers are functional and very easy to use. Changing blades is very easy...it takes about 5 seconds.
3733 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well, I got it free with a Delta promotion.........
I did not intend to use it for jointing, but thought I would test it. It comes with edge jointing components. I was able to produce tight joints suitable for edge gluing, not just with the grain, but also against the grain, on the ends! You can only joint boards no larger than 1".
You might want to consider amamax which is another amazon seller that we've had brighter lights and none of their lights have yet to come up defective. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me via the aforementioned website by clicking "contact us" at springfieldcomputers@yahoo.com
2030 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used my Speedmatic long enough to confidently say, it is as close to an industrial shaper as you can get at this voltage. With tools like this that I love, will never sell or trade, and don't ever want stolen, I give them some identifying mark. This little guy has three red letters on it: T A Z.
I ended up sending back the dado set and had it replaced with one with a 15mm bore, i also got a refund for the seven reducers i bought. I tried to fit the entire stack on the arbour and it fitted. I had to remove the inside washer and replace it with the outside washer, the nut goes on the outside of the stack. I have yet to use the stack as i have had some problems with my table saw, i wouldn't be surprised if there was some wobble given that the stack is unsupported on the outside apart from the blade nut. A blade stabalizer might be a good buy, i think i might also purchase a set of Veritas slotted shims which are colour coded.
7335 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 quality hardware.
2 Stars & Up & Up (72)
8407 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 There is a clear rust resistant plastic coating on the metal, which chips and peels easily. I took a razor blade and scraped it off, and sanded it down to remove. Not sure why this is added, most people will not need it, or can just use a drying oil spray. Other than that, it is a great hammer, well balanced, and good weight. I got tired of wood and fiberglass handles breaking on my other hammers when using the claw.
334 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this every night. It made a world of difference. Good battery life and it is sturdy. (Have dropped it several times.)
7261 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good buy
3491 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this to have a powerful 1/2" drill on hand & also it was still made in the USA.
Even with it's flaws this has been a very useful tool for me and I recommend it.
3946 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Check your blades. This goes for all brands of planers. The dullness factor creeps in ever so slowly and you may not be aware that your blades are too dull. I felt the old blades and they seemed sharp, but the normally fairly quiet Makita seemed too loud and the boards were not sliding smoothly through.
7203 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The best. No flex no bs don't hesitate
7178 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great set for the price. I've used it a couple of times to make two different sets of doors. The cuts have been smooth and accurate. My only complaint is the packaging. I had to send back the first set because the bits had come loose in the case and had beaten the living heck out of each other. Freud could do a better job of packaging their bit sets to ensure their safety. Overall a great set.
1513 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work fine in landscape lighting for 1/3 the cost of "name brand " bulbs. Durability to be determined.
3511 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 For the price, this miter saw is excellent.
1929 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great for plywood and fine finish work, sharp and no vibration or wobble.
4542 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good glue as usual and priced right.
2560 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Use all the time with my saw. Thanks David A
6718 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great, thank you
The drill is a bit large to handle at times, but is much smaller than the lightest duty 1/2" size drill. I can drive a #12 X 3 1/2" wood screw into dense pine and it does not even slow it down! It is well made, does not leak oil, and will probably last for the rest of my life.
He has been using it for months for rough-cutting of "everything wooden" - new pine, old dirty pine, pine with concrete smears from formwork, you name it, its been cut by him!
2035 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are a must for any person who does work with a router!!! I recently used this set in making a custom jig to produce louvered screens for a porch project!!! The bushings worked better than could hopeful.
Installation was non-complex, bigger hands than mine might have some grief but that goes without saying when working in tight spaces. All of the original blade guard hardware must be removed. If you already installed and auxiliary out feed table, you may have to loosen a bolt or two and readjust it when you're done. No big deal.
841 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a case of getting more than what you paid for...while product won't outlast name brands, it is about 1/3 the price and lasts just about as long...a good deal to say the least.
474 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect light to read with or for the grill. Has two setting (medium light and very bright) and the name says it all...might bright. Would buy again without hesitation.
6607 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Its good but it should have hole markings for routers in the plastic plate, to make it a grate insert.
6995 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 These do not work on the Jorgenson pro pipe clamps so they are sitting on my shelf collecting dust.
8080 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Starret enjoys an enviable reputation in the machine tool industry. Their creations are in every machinists tool box. Why not bring such precision to woodworking ? True wood changes with the seasons. But if something is worth doing , it's worth doing right. This little tool will help you to do just that. It will measure very precicely down to 64ths of an inch. The markings are clearly visible. Much nicer than anything you will find at your local home center. The square is dead on accurate. It is guaranteed by Starret to thousanths of an inch. Use it to set up all of your cutting machines. If they are squared up with this everything will fit better. Everything will be more precise. Use it to set your router depth. Use it to mark the distance from your router baseplate to the bit for setting straight edges up. The list goes on and on. I feel that I must say one more thing though. Since this one is only 6 inches long , it is much handier to have around than the 12 inch. It also fits very nicely in your tool bags without falling out or poking you in the arm. Highly recommended.
3931 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This router is one of 4 that I own. It's only 6 months old, but has quickly become my favorite. It has plenty of power for anything I've asked of it though I use my 3.5 HP table router for big bits. I mostly use it with a dovetail jig. The tried and true twist-the-motor depth adjustment is quick and easy. It's not too top-heavy and tippy like a plunge router. The D-Handle with trigger switch looks awkward, but works extremely well in practice. It's not loaded with bells and whistles, but simply works well.
56 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Not my first book light, sad to admit, but this one offers:
I suggest you put a towel or rug on the floor when setting the U-tube down, to avoid marring it. Another thing I learned the hard way was that while installing the U-tube, which is quite heavy, you have to keep an eye on it until the screws are tightened. While looking down at one of the bolts, the top part of the tube decided to swing down and bonked me pretty good on the forehead. The tube is very heavy, and I was momentarily stunned by the blow, but it served as another reminder to be careful in the shop.
4917 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I wasn't even in the market for a new jigsaw - my old Craftsman worked fine for me. Sure it vibrated a little, and sure it was a bit slow cutting and hard to control the speed, and sure the cut would waver a little from top to bottom, but it generally got the job done. Then Bosch came out with the rebate and it got me thinking. I had always had been intrigued with the barrel grip design, and I did think I needed more power, so that incentive was enough to push me over the edge and upgrade.
3586 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I already owned a couple of these stands. So I already knew of their quality.
1651 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No complaint.
Regardless of reason. Improper torquing of the bolts, lack of a thread locker, design or what have you. There is no excuse.
1230 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'd rather have been able to buy one bulb, but the price was pretty low for ten, so . . .
3936 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This router is great for a first or only router because of its versatility. You can buy a plunge base if you need it, but i don't really care for it too much but it is cheaper than a new diecent router. The dhandle is a great feature it gives you alot more contol than just the two knobs found on most routers. 1 1/2 hp is pleanty of power for most applications. The collet i don't mind but use real wrenches,the ones in the kit are cheap and tend to cut your fingers especially if the bit is in there really tight. The 690 series is the most popular router, many other accesories are avalible, which make it even more versitle. If this is your 1st router of your 50th, you have to have one.
- reasonable battery life
3805 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a couple of jigsaws (including a Bosch barrel grip) and these blades are the best I have used. I prefer the Bosch blade style anyway, and this particular Bosch blade in particular. I have used this blade on many different woods and plywoods and I find the performance to be excellent in every material. The cuts are usually splinter free and the thin blade design allows for accurate curve cutting and scrollsaw-like precision. Though the blade is thin, it is surprisingly sturdy (they don't break too easily).
5725 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice strong hose. My vacuum came with a thinner diameter hose that greatly restricted the suction. This hose allows my vacuum to perform much better. The 12 foot length allows my cleanup guys to leave the vacuum in place so it doesn't get moved around and banged up. We are using this at a car dealership for customer vehicles.
8468 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 the right size for my tractor tool box. as a carpenter, I carried a 22oz plumb straight claw.
7176 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These bits are without a doubt the very best I've ever used. I've been doing woodworking for the last 40 years and never had anything cut this
This version is bigger and more fiddly than my favourite model,Black & Decker WM225 Workmate 225 450-Pound Capacity Portable Work Bench. It offers extra features over that model, namely the larger surface when being used as a bench, one-handed cranking and vertical clamping.
overweight on the system.
4936 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just got the jig saw and right away was impressed with how well it cut. I've always had the cheap jig saws...since for a jig saw you only need a machine that moves the blade up and down right?....WRONG! You need a blade guide that stabalizes the cutting edge, you need a powerfull machine behind it to provide a consistant speed stroke, you need a balanced machine to avoid fatique and not have the machine vibrate. Also, the Bosch blades cut like butter thru the wood. I was able to make repetative 1/8th cuts in pine without the blade wandering and I was holding the wood on the bench only with my hand..hardly any vibration.
The light can run on AC adapter but it is not included.
2618 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love the fine tune adjustment knob. Just get it close then dial it in.
2304 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like it
625 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a gift,haven't given it yet but I think the recipient will like it. It's colorful!
199 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this for my 87 yrs young Father...and he loves it!! It came on time..just before his birthday and great price!! He can see his word searches so much better!!! I also like that the light has two settings...bright and less bright!!
309 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 it has gotten to the point that i will hardly read anything on paper, but on occasions when a digital copy is unavailable, and it is nighttime, this little light works great!
5552 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's so hard finding the right part from Delta's site or here. This is the one you need for a Delta 36-650. Some of the other reviewers mentioned having trouble with the fit, mine worked fine.
155 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does a great job!
7702 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great
3352 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It was a little more involved to put together than some of the all metal ones, but works great and is well worth it in the end.
3777 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are the best plexi, ABS and Lexan blades I have ever used. I clean the engagement end up with a grinder so I can use them on my NOTTABOSCH saw. Certainly worth the trouble.
1303 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good bargain
9228 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 installed yesterday so far no air leaks like solid brass construction
9360 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this hose is awesome. great color so you cant lose it, rolls up nice, and does its job. i put some good usa made ends on my hose and no leaks whatsoever. a must have
- I wouldn't have minded if the clip that holds the unit to your book had a little more tension. On rare occasions, the clip would slip around a bit.
4340 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 The bushings appear to be good quality, but the adapter plate absolutely would not fit on my router base. I have a Freud FT1700VCE (listed as being compatible) and I tried the plate on both my fixed and plunge router bases with no luck. (I even dug out my manual to make sure that I was trying to install it correctly.) It looks like they machined the plate just a bit to big to fit in the base. I probably could have ground down the outer rim of the adapter a bit, but I would have expected more from Freud. Returned.
2621 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits my Dewalt perfectly and works quite well.
8041 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 time saver
Faster baby, faster-
5048 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Sharp and durable. Great all-around blade for cross-cutting and ripping wood. I cut some 8/4 hardwoods with ease with this blade.
3986 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits like a glove and really sharp.
1189 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I'm not impressed with the performance of these bulbs. The first 4 I tried out of the package of 12 were dead. The 5th bulb worked.
4274 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A 6" dado blade installed on a 10" direct drive table saw [Delta] is an excellent way to reduce motor stress. I usually never cut a dado deeper than 3/8"-1/2". The cut is flat and clean. I did have an eight inch dado set up and immediately noticed the advantage of the six inch blade.
3565 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I am not a pro, just a dedicated homeowner with a lot of experience.
BUT, this holder is actually very long, it is too long,... 3 inches long. That longer 3in length means more of a wobble when the chuck spins the drill bit. There is more loss of control in precise situations when the bit starts 3 inches out from the chuck. After it arrived I tried to find out how I made that mistake. But there is no mention of the length in the description beside the picture or directly below. Hmmmm.
Edit 02/25/2010 One reason my experience was less favorable than others with earlier-dated reports likely is: Previously the plane was assembled/made in England. Now, as mentioned above, the plane is 'assembled in Mexico from international components'. According to several reports elsewhere, this move resulted in a big drop in quality and consistency compared to the English version.
For all the time I've spent pissing on brand loyalists on the web, Milwaukee may have made a total hypocrite out of me. Oh well, at least I can be fairly certain none of my tools will be mediocre.
1564 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Plug and Play. What else can I say? (How many reviews out her rhyme?)
You'll get your precision and money's worth with these if you have a semi-decent tablesaw.
4952 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I read a couple of negative reviews here of this tool, and Ican only conclude that they did not buy the same machine I did. Ibought mine when they first came out (five years ago?).... Everything was square and true right out of the box.
4086 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Didn't fit my saw, had to exchange...
2879 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This drill seems compact when you first see it, but it is a hefty tool. Feels solid and has lots of torgue - used it to drill holes in railroad ties for a retaining wall using a 16 inch bit. The drill is a powerhouse for its size and I received a very nice "canvas" tool bag with it. I expected a much larger tool remembering the last 1/2 inch drill I owned (30 years ago) and was pleasantly surprised to see how small this one was - the same size as most 1/4 inch drills.
7006 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well made, easy assembly heavy duty.
1: Clamp strength: It's impressive! I have pretty strong hands and it's not easy to squeeze it open with one hand. As other reviewers have said, the further it's open, the less clamping pressure is applied. If I was clamping anything over 2" I'd probably just go with standard clamps. Bottom-line, if you clamp these to your finger tips it's very painful.
12/10: Still going. These are over-the-counter halogen pucklights that I keep on a lot.
While I have given this compressor a 5 star rating, there are some things for the engineers (and you!) to think about in the next model: 1. The way the regulator is mounted it is difficult to make a manifold for two hoses without hanging those pipes out there where they can get knocked off. Anyone who has knocked one off before will know that A) everyone in the neighborhood knows it right away and B) it puts you down for some expensive time. And C) when this happens, it often creates an unwanted projectile. It took me three street elbows and an hour of figuring to get the quick disconnects in a safe place. 2. When you pick the unit up with the handle, the unit tilts a bit. This means you have to hold it out away from your body a bit more than the size of the compressor would promise. All that horsepower weighs enough to make this more uncomfortable than need be. We just bent the handle with a torch to get on the center of gravity.
I haven't had a problem getting the fences to lock square to the table. I find using a large rafter triangle really helps speed this process up.
7319 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These things hold excellent, are easy to use and last a lifetime
4085 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does a good job. Lives up to my expections
My Goodyear hoses have been in service for a long time and are tough enough to last for many more years.
(by the way, I agree with everyone else on the electric brake losing strength over time, but mine still works, and hold on when you start it and stop it. )
A warning to first-time users: dado blades are a pain to install, no matter the brand. To really get the widths set correctly you have to make a test cut, take it all apart, play with shims and do it again. Wide widths on underpowered saws have to be done in stages. You will want to do all of your grooves at one time and not switch back and forth. Dado cutting demands good planning and careful set-up.
Some of the previous reviewers warned about not following the assembly instruction that tells you to cut ? inch off the end of the stationary table. I followed their advice, did not make any cuts, and the table fit perfectly.
5087 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 There simply are no better blades on the market today than the Forrest line. Attributes: incredibly well-balanced, quiet, clean cutting, long lasting, excellent packaging, quick and professional resharpening service. I stray to another brand occasionally, lured by some review in some woodworking magazine, only to be disappointed. After trying some new "whiz bang" blade that a magazine reviewer touts, I can put even an older Forrest blade back on my equipment and it cuts better than the new "Johnny-come-lately." Sure, the Forrest blades are a little more expensive, but in this instance, you do truly get what you pay for... and more. By the way, try Forrest's stabilizer, too. It will even further enhance performance, especially with a thin kerf blade.
8120 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I use this butt template when I have to install a new slab door that is not made to fit an eisting door jam in a house. You get to cut the new door the exact same as the old door to make it easier to install.
4281 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This tool is a time saver, no doubt. The settings stay true and the ease of use make it a joy to operate. I can't compare it to any other tool in its catagory but it is suitably powered for production runs and its accuracy leaves the job with a finish that I like. The dust outlet however gets clogged if there is a large chip ejected since there is a bottle neck at the tool end. May be a shop vac would be better than a static dust bag, thankfully the blade cover opens easily with just a few turns of a thumb screw. A good tool to own at a great price. The five stars are for it never going wrong on a single project.
all my cabinets like an old world pro.
5503 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The 2.5 in end did not slip in. I had to use 1/3 roll of electrical tape to butt the ends and make it fit.
1669 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 its real handy
Nice size table. With 2 possible levels via adjusting the feet.
7959 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent tool.
5270 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 They collect saw dust at the bottomwhere the closing is completed, After some dust collects there it will not close, need to be romoved and cleaned. It helps if mounted upside down as long as it does not open wiht the handle in the down side.
2450 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We had trouble finding these bulbs here in our town. Found them here and ordered them. I am very pleased with them, they work perfectly in the flashlight. Glad that the flashlight works again.
2155 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Haven't yoused it yet look ok
Use galvanized pipe instead of black iron, so you won't stain the wood.
9150 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good hose. Good price. What more to say?
6146 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Neat idea. Static's like crazy and seems to blow dust out from under lid. But otherwise works fine. WIsh they had a snap on lid and made heavier. The plastic is VERY thin and VERY hard.
9455 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This thing is awesome!!! It does a great job.
6563 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love the clamp & the price!
I've had no problems with it at all. Belts track well and are easy enough to swap out.
8172 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Pretty good setup; seems to work well. Like the spacers, but could be marked a bit more clearly.
I use my saw on a stand and this devise bridges the gap between the support and the saw turntable so shorter pieces don't require moving the extension. Nice time saver.
535 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am very happy with this book light. It has two levels of brightness. The flex neck on it is superb. Some have said it is heavy, I would say bulky is a better term because of the batteries. It clips on paperback books without issue and stays put. I am glad I bought this light. I did so by reading the reviews from others here at Amazon!.
197 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am using on bed post
8127 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great kit. I contemplated buying the complete kit as opposed to the smaller ones with less hole saws, but I'm glad I have all the sizes. I'm using these in the construction field, more specifically as an electrical contractor. I haven't used even half of the sizes YET, but I have used them on drywall, wood and metal. I needed a very specific size hole cut out for an electrical panel enclosure and didn't have a hydraulic hole punch kit. So I pulled this kit out, found the size and it cut the hole very well without dulling the teeth. Having all the sizes may save you money and time from having to go out and spend more buying them individually and waste time driving to get one when your on a job and just need one particular size to finish something simple.
5/3/2014 After 3 years of use I use this little light as a laptop keyboard light.
9599 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Upgraded from a throw in vinyl hose and I am kicking myself for waiting as long as I did. Flexible, little if any memory in the hose, in short it is everything a vinyl hose it not. Best $20 I have spend in some time.
2360 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good product. No regrets.
I thought I was ordering extra pads,
One top piece cracked within a week of use
8083 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We purchased a home to remodel and sell. It is a pretty nice home, but it came with flat slab doors - totally out of character for the caliber of home. We found affordable and attractive replacement doors at a big box store, but of course we couldn't get prehung doors unless we wanted to tear out all of the existing doors. That's where this jig came in.
6796 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Spring clamps are all over the place. You can get a bundle of these in a mesh bag for under 10 bucks. Every big box and hardware store has spring clamps, most are cheap. The problem with these ultra-cheap clamps is the inconsistent quality; you may get a few good ones but just as many bad ones. The bad ones have weak springs and poor jaw alignment that make them all but useless. These Irwin clamps are more expensive but you get what you pay for here. I have a half-dozen of these and they're all consistent in gripping force (stronger than most) and build quality. They do have pivot tips that differ from the picture; they work just like most of the other resin clamps you'll find.
4265 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you're a carpenter, you probably have one of these in your bag. If you're not a carpenter, you should know that even in this age of all sorts of sophisticated power tools, there's no replacement for a quality block plane. There's no other tool that will shape and smooth wood as effortlessly and as accurately.
8200 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Been a finish carpenter for 40 years and have always loved my Estwing hammer ! Just right !
I don't have the time or patience to find a repair place and wait for it to be fixed (maybe).
2646 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I recently purchased this saw and am exremely impressed so far! Cuts through all types of lumber with ease. Very smooth and surprisingly quiet. This is the finest circular saw available!
9127 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Happy with quality. Google grade rubber.
2911 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These work as expected. Although I use Red Oak in my projects which is a considerably hard wood.
Another "plus" with this router is the compatibility factor... all the accessories... tops, collets, guides, etc. that are available industry-wide are almost always compatible with this router. Buying an accessory that's already pre-drilled for the router you own is a real benefit and time-saver... and with this router, you're almost guaranteed of it.
9925 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 High quality bits that work perfectly. Worth paying the extra to get great gear.
2732 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Dewalt makes great tools, well worth the extra money, easy to use and set up, no problems so far, thumbs up
6807 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm a believer in cases for my tools ........ saves them from damage and this is one of the best. Plenty of room for a drill with bit and a tray for accessories. Well made, it will last as long as the drill. Metal cases are a vanishing breed, probrably for cost reasons.
7682 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They serve the purpose, don't burst easy, and can be emptied and reused. Not much else you can say about a paper bag.
5621 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 STOP LOOKING FOR A 4" CONNECTOR. THIS ONE ACTUALLY FITS A WOODSTOCK 4" HOSE & GENERIC 2 1/2" HOSE. I HAVE SPENT $$ ORDERING 4" CONNECTORS ONLY TO BE DISAPPOINTED THAT THEY DON'T FIT LIKE YOU WOULD EXPECT IT TO. WILL NOT FIT 4" MACHINE OUTPUT CONNECTIONS, BUT FITS THE HOSE LIKE IT'S SUPPOSED TO. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
At the price, I will probably buy another one before I send my blade off to get sharpened and just rotate them. I highly recommend this blade for finish work either on site or in the shop
5072 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 cant use it with anything
3306 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Previous crown molding work I used blue painters tape to show where to place the wood. These clamps worked great. I had to drill a hole in my saw because it is older and didn't have one, but these brackets hold the wood in the proper position once it is set. It works great.
Single speed but so what, this has been in the P-C line for quite some time and still a fine tool.
7143 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This set is top quality. The rail and stile bits are adjustable for different wood thickness, and the panel bit can be used for more than just cabinet door panels. pricey but good, made in Italy
product name but I think this set is worth it. I am the owner
52 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Light, flexible and adaptable. I use it for Easter Vigil!
forever happy that you did.
6451 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had 3 pairs of Jorgensen clamps for the last 30 years. When I moved to Maui 2 years ago I didn't bring them with me. I did without for a year but got a pair of the size 04's last month. What a relief! I've used them 6 or 7 times in the last month. Indispensible especially for tapered or uneven surfaces. Holds things TIGHT to each other or another surface.
Bottom line: These are still THE most versatile, easy-to-modify, repairable, strongest, most useful clamps in the industry. Because you can customize the length by buying cheap black or galvanized pipe at your local stores, you can make the same clamp heads do LARGE or small jobs. Making any single tool perform multiple functions is always an economy. You can always get more pipe without having to buy more clamps!
3438 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I bought this because of the deal and dewalt name. Turns out the item does not operate at a consistent level as far as screw depth. You may get one or two perfect then a bunch that are not sunk in the dimple. Bad product.
5098 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this blade for my Bosch table saw with gravity rise stand.
Fellow workers purchased them also.
All in all this is what I would consider a useful and indestructible tool at a great price.
In conclusion, the Workmate 425 is an amazing tool. I'm less enthustiastic about the smaller versions, and versions with idendity crises like the WM525, but the 425 and older models that look the same are awesome. And it's a great tool stand.
7338 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work great when joining 3/4 inch and 3/4 inch boards.
B) The overall quality was poor. it would be very easy to strip the screws or break the plastic parts that are user installed. Another two parts were broken before I was finished: (1) the flimsy perforated strap that is intended to keep the two screws tightening in parallel was 95% torn and (2) at one point a spring came flying off from somewhere. All of the lateral springs are both there so somewhere there is an unpaired spring. finally, the three leaves of the table top are not co-planer, so it's not a good spot for a glue up.
785 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 OK for the price but not a real long life
4757 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent product
7069 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These things are bomb proof. Been around for years years and years.
106 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Used by our grandchildren nightly. Nice to have the charging cord with it so don't have to keep putting new batteries into it.
2714 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The stand was offered at a very competitive price and I always get superior service from Amazon!
Rather than jump through their hoops to pick up my repaired heater, I just left it there because I figured it will save me more problems down the road and I really don't want to deal with their bad service anymore. I bought another company's water heater, installed it myself. Didn't require any contractor to install it and the warranty is good. The new water heater readings are in F, not C. The Supergreen/SioGreen dial adjusting inlet where you have to manually turn wasn't required, my new water heater just worked. Less headache, more hot water. That's all I wanted, and I got it with another manufacturer.
6627 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Prompt delivery. Product as advertised.
For $80, it is real bargain. Every woodworker and carpenter should have this one. Do not need to buy inexpensive and frustratingly bad ones from Lowe's and Home Depot.
3473 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've been using the clamp on the left side of the DeWalt 8.5" sliding compound miter saw. I've been cutting a lot of floor boards (laminate/composite) with it over the past week and the clamp helps keep the stock very steady. There is a quick-release button that drops the clamping screw down very quickly and this can be done with one hand. However, loosening it with one hand is more difficult. You can unscrew the clamp one-handed, but releasing the quick release takes two hands. On the right hand side, the clamp works for straight cuts, but gets in the way of any cuts with the saw swung to the right (the side that goes to steeper angles).
Option one is a minor inconvenience for experienced craftsmen, and it is the least expensive. The disadvantage is we lose some cutting depth when we attach another baseplate to these small saws. That's usually not a problem unless you are dealing with large timbers such as those used in timber framing or massive slab projects. Then, this saw provides a huge advantage. The extra depth of this 8.5 inch saw means it will still cut deeper than a standard 7.5 inch, even with an accessory base-plate. And if we need the full depth ( a 16th shy of 3 inches) then the ability to use and adjust the factory base-plate is a boon. It's easy to do on this and the 364 too!
4869 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought one to try it; I will be buying more. All I had to do was adjust the screws for a tight fit. Some have criticized the noise level; remember that blades designed for exceptionally smooth cuts will contribute to the noise level because of their inherent design characteristics. If this is a problem for you, cut the initial slot using a blade with a strong alternating angle on the teeth and a wide kerf.
9407 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 First time user here. This tool gets right at it. Takes a minute to get a feel for it. Best add to my carving tool yet.
1661 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a PC 7518 permanently mounted in my router table. I occasionally need to use one of my 1/4 inch shaft router bits. This collet is easy to install and releases the bit easily after use.
7373 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great stop block for shop made extension fence.
I bought mine used in 1989, (older model prior to the removable power cord) and have used it professionally straight through till today.
3160 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used many circular saw, and my favorite is my worm drive ridgid, but it is rather heavy, i needed a lighter saw for smaller ply cuts. saw this at dixieline, as much as i hate skil products, i read good reviews on amazon while i was at the store about this one, so i just gave it a try. this is my 2nd skil, my first suck somekind of awful. while this...well simply amazing saw! the oem blade that comes with it sucks, don't even put it on. the blades are hard to find, even Dixieline that sold the saw had no blades, but i got lucky and found a Tenyru silence blade at a local wood store. no where on the package it says it but inside there is an adaptor from 5/8 to 1/2. This saw with this blade, works so good i cant never imagine a 100.00 saw working this good, i rarely use my dewalt track saw for ply anymore, and my poor ridgid is collecting dust as well. if you do alot of wood work, this is a difenite saw to have in your inventory, and if you need a blade for it, the tenryu 5 1/2 silence blade works excellent, but comes in a 36.00, rather pricey, but then again it is a tenryu.
884 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased these bulbs to fit in a friends light fixture. They are hard to find in most chain hardware stores. They came very quickly and worked flawlessly! I am a hero to my friend.
1675 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I recently bought a PC7518 router and was also surprised that it did not come with a 1/4" collet. (Turns out PC does not recommend using 1/4" shanks with the 7518 because of the high HP....so be careful.) No problem I thought as I have a PC690L-RVS in the shop (approx 8-10 yrs old). Well the collets were NOT interchangeable. The new 7518 1/2" collet would not fit on the 690, and neither the 1/4" or 1/2" from the old 690 would fit on the 7518. After reading the reviews here I took a chance that there was a thread change. I am happy to report that the new 1/4" collet fits perfect on the 7518 and I have routed several projects with my old 1/4" bits. Hope this review helps someone else out too.
6103 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I got this to hook my makita planer to my dust collector. The 3" port on the dust collector is exactly the same size as the 3" side of the reducer. I used duct tape to connect them together. It's ugly but it works.
JUST TO GIVE AN IDEA OF HOW MUCH USE I'M GETTING OUT OF THIS MACHINE, I HAVE PURCHASE SIX BOXES OF 4 X 24 SANDING BELTS (TEN PER BOX) SINCE I BEGAN.
6950 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work as advertised.
8900 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a very nice looking saw, and I bet it cuts terrific. Unfortunately, it is much larger than I thought, and larger than it appears in the photo. I will keep it because the error was mine: I failed to notice the product dimension data. Too big for my miniature hobby use, so it will no doubt stay sharp forever, as I will never use it.
8277 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 top notch american made Hammer. At first, I thought it was too heavy but as i used it the balance and quality made it easy. good stuff
3825 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After years of cheap drills, I finally decided to try a nice one. Wow! Not only does this drill do everything I need a 3/8 drill to do, it is so smooth that it is a pleasure to operate, even after two years. The keyless chuck has never slipped; the motor will stall first (but only on ridiculously long drill bits designed for a larger drill). There's no turning back. I wish I would have bought tools like this years ago. They are actually a better value, after you have smoked a few cheaper tools.
3102 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are ok and it is great to have Amazon to get these.
6454 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These clamps have been around for ever. Any good woodworking shop has a pile of them. Get them in pairs at a minimum and get a variety of sizes you won't be sorry. They last a lifetime and more.
6018 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very good clamp for smaller projects. people with arthritis may need 2 hands to squeeze the clamps.
4756 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A pretty good insert for the money
1924 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 There is not much to say about biscuits. The do work very well and I have gone through about 500 of them with no problems. They seem to be very uniformed and I have not had a joint go out on me yet. I have been building with biscuits for a few years and have always had good luck with Porter-Cable products.
small as +/- 1/64". Once the guide rods are attached to the router base, all depth adjustments are
I believe I got the "blinged" out version, it says ICE coating on the outside and looks to be chrome dipped. Did not come studded with diamonds though.
5241 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great!
737 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Doesn't work. When I plugged it in to replace the burnt out bulb, it simply didn't work. I opened three of them before giving up.
2269 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just installed this on my Enlon cabinet saw. Enlon had the best value award from one of the woodworking magazines back in 1994-1995. I just followed the installation instructions for older Delta Unisaws that are included. Like others have said though, don't cut anything off the table (the directons tell you to cut off a half inch or more). I didn't and it fits perfectly flush with the saw table. I have a Delta Unifence on my Enlon, but if you have the original Enlon fence still, then you will need to cut some of the table off to clear the back fence rail. Better yet, upgrade the fence first. I did need the 2 wood supports (30.125" long in my case) but they didn't need to be 2x2 as the directions state. I just used some scrap that was maybe 1 x 1.5. I had to drill 4 holes in the cabinet to install the bolts as described in the directions. I tilted the saw up and stuck a 2x4 under it so I could reach under to stick one of the bolts through from below. That was about as tough as it got though. I finished the job in about 2 hours. By the way, I had previously installed the Delta Unifence (50") and the mobile base on this saw. Both fit perfectly. Enlon dimensions seem to be the same as the Unisaw. Enon later became known as Star. Now both are defunct I believe.
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171 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This tiny thing emits so much light with just one bulb, let alone both that it equips. But bending it just right will keep the light to only your book or reading material instead of lighting the whole room (which it could easily do, goodbye flashlights and spare batteries).
2011 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a popular choice for use in router tables. My Kreg lift accepts it without the need for adapters. I work with hard woods (oak, cherry, & walnut). This router handles these hardwoods with ease. Combine the horsepower with a soft start and variable speeds, this is a great router.
2922 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Haven' t had the opportunity to use this item. But it arrived as promised. Look forward to using it as I am into wood working when time and weather permit.
6677 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Easy to use, very handy
gets hot
411 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 One of the most useful products I have ever purchased - I own three. I use it every night - never have to buy another battery for it as long as I use the cord. At first I purchased the light without the cord but I was going through batteries like crazy. I have a Kindle Fire but I don't prefer to read books on it due to the back light. I use my Kindle Keyboard and of course I need a light to read by. This one is absolutely perfect for my use. I read about 10-12 books each week.
7785 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 these blades are nice with a thin kerf, however they are a bit flexible because of this. gets the job done!
4477 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 these knives are ok. they don't last too long as they are only steel, not carbide. next time i would spend the xtra and get carbide ones. these knives go dull in just soft wood, as is expected from a steel knife. these delta knives are good for what they are.
3360 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 works but you need to know how to cut crown first these won't give you the answer.
4161 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The only comment I have is, I wished it was longer. Works well and does what it all fences do.
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6811 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a nice quality toolbox. Pretty much what one would expect from Milwaukee. It fits the "standard size" pistol-grip corded electric drils very well. In the bottom there is a padded yoke to hold the body of the drill and a pad to absorb shocks from the drill chuck. There is enough room for a driver to be left in the chuck of the Milwaukee Mangnum Drill 0233-20 (or one of the many similar models) when it is in the box.
6527 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have four of these router plates and really like them. They are very reasonably priced and easy to work with The cutout for the router table is easy to size and the plate itself is small enough that I sometimes will leave it in place when I use the router for freehand work.
Under a lighter/shorter tool I think this stand would be great.
9819 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great time savers when installing cabinets
2472 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought this for my mother, who is 5' tall and has small hands. I am also a small woman, though still a couple inches taller than my mom...she's shrinking...hhehe...anyway... The same year she happened to buy me a porter cable circular saw.
The book light requires 3 AAA batteries to operate. My book light provides 15-20 hours of light before the light STARTS to be noticeably dimmer. The book light can provide about 35 - 40 hours of usable light before I have to replace the batteries (I use 1000 mAH AAA rechargeable batteries).
7286 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Haven't used them, but they will do the job and seem to be well made.
4733 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great
520 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this so I can do reading assignments while waiting in my car for my daughter to get out of dance. I love the option of having two brightness levels. The flexibility is great too, it clips on my steering wheel and I can adjust it just right.
8562 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great
564 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 stop surfing right now, and put this item in your cart. a/c or d/c operation; clips on to book, music stand, anything; has 2 levels of brightness; even lighting; great flex arm. i dropped mine on a cement floor when i moved my music stand too far away from the plug, and nothing happened to any of the parts.
Again, most planes need this kind of tuneup as they come out of the box. The only fault I have with this plane is that the rear adjustment screw has a bit too much free play (a sixteenth of an inch) between the adjustment screw collar and the blade adjustment. I fixed that by disassembling the mechanism and fitting a brass shim around it.
1433 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These lights are for our low voltage pathway lights. They work perfectly and add safety and security to our front walk. Well-priced, much better than retail stores.
At heart there is much good, but the adjustment will always be a little sloppy and locking down the lever is weak.
5773 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought one of these used from a buddy. I was surprised at how beefy the construction is. It is made from 3/4" thick baltic birch plywood and is quite heavy. (on the order of 40 lbs.) Everything has been well thought out, and everything is milled with precision.
3947 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've used these blades for kiln dried oak, walnut, cherry and some poplar and pine. None of these present real challenges in terms of wear on the blade or tear out in the wood, but the blades last a long time and give an excellent finish for me.
4810 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works really well, thought it was a little overpriced. But the quality is there, so........
8392 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Easily cut thru concrete. Wish the blade would be available in 6-1/2-inch.
8464 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am a home owner and handyman. I needed something to help with chores around the house. Laying out walls and working in my garage. I have a standard 3' level that serves me very well. It came to me after reading the reviews on this level how nice it would be to add the sound so you don't have to stare at the bubble.
Sure, you can go to the trouble of making your own inserts, but they won't be dead-flat phenolic and they take time to get the curves just right.
3337 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought the Delta 28-206 enclosed base band saw just today, and I got the mobile base with it so I could set it all up together. It's great being able to move it around, since I have limited space and lots of power tools. The only complaint is I find it a little wobbly, but it probably won't be a problem. And the 94 bucks it cost seems a little high, but I'll someday forget how much it cost, right? I'm definitely glad I bought it. It lifts the machine and sets it back down very easily, but won't roll over a deep expansion groove in my concrete floor very well. But I still like it. Oh, and the saw's great, too!
2953 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm glad these are still available for what is now a pretty old planer! They work just fine.
If you have the Porter Cable vacuum (any model), remove the hose that came with the vacuum and use the converter directly in the vacuum, attaching the hose that came with the kit to the converter. This is all friction fit, which means you can't pull the vacuum along with you as you move through your work unless you tie the vacuum hose to the vacuum. This is easily done with a strap running around the vacuum, fastened with Velcro, and a second strap around the hose, with both straps connected.
4408 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great!
I think it should come with a foot switch - it really helps with your work!
3) It's noisy.
6488 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have owned Jorgensen products int the past, good to see a company still make quality goods
Jointer Knives - Excellent. The Makita tooling is unsurpassed for knives.
3789 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Allows for fine tuning my stacked dado set.
4527 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good glue. Great price.
9748 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Level was off. Would read level one direction, 180 the level, would read out of level. Got refund. Going to return the level ASAP. Bought a Checkpoint a few months ago with the same problem. Owned a couple of Checkpoints prior to that which were spot on. I don't get it.
3669 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this item was ok just as I expected I wish you didn't have to comment here on every thing, one two three four five six seven
6030 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work great! Do not save money and buy what you think is a bargain because you will be sorry. I know because I bought slightly cheaper spring clamps to begin with. Then I bought these. Very strong for the size.
4271 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Being a woodworking hobiest making a value judgement on a product is somewhat difficult so take this review for what it's worth. The set came early and in good condition. I was impressed with the quality of the blades and their high polished look.. As I looked through the instructions I found them a little confusing as they are written in tiny print on a sticker afixed to the case and in multiple languages. The case itself is plastic, stury enough but probably the weakest component and does have a higher potential for breakage. The set comes with spacers when added to the stack, make fine adjustments to the size of cuts. Beyond that the setup is pretty simple and straightforward. I made a couple of test cuts on pine, plywood and maple and the blades cut through each like butter and measured accurately. Can't say anything about blade durability but for my purposes I suspect they will last many years. I reccomend them for novice woodworkers. You professionals and experts will have to make up your own minds.
3889 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've been using this model Hitachi 15" miter saw since 1992, it's the best miter saw on the planet. If you want deadly accuracy then this is the saw you want, why you ask. Because the housing holding the swing arm in place holds it on both sides, not just one, no play whatsoever. There's a little viewing window so you can see the location of the cut you're about to make, not some silly little laser that washes out so you don't know exactly where the cut will be. The swing arm has and up and down adjustment so you can have the blade start practically at the vertical position. The 15" blade cuts deeper than any other saw. I've been in the furniture industry/wood working industry for over 40 years and I've seen every saw and type of saw there is, this one is the only miter saw I use, everything else can't hold a candle to this saw. Waytogo Hitachi for engineering such a terrific saw! The reason I'm purchasing another one is because my last saw came with the business I sold. This saw will be the 4th Hitachi 15" miter saw I've purchased, they're that good.
4461 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well-built and sturdy. Like all biscuit joiners, it works best referenced off a flat support. I mean, don't let it hang out in space. For best results, it should be fully supported, butting up against the work before you start it.
2971 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A perfect fit shipped on time at a very good price.
4093 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Plenty of power, relatively light weight, and of the quality you would expect from Makita. Can't say I would change anything.
3133 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Nice saw. I have a great makita saw , so why this saw too. My makita is larger and much heavier. This saw is a dream to use and it really saves my strenth. Dont throw that big one away however you'll still need it for angle cuts on your 2bys. I do so few angle cuts I used it once on the two jobs I did. I am just like everyone else I hate to spend the money on tools I already have. After using this smaller saw, I must say if you do any amount of building this is amust have tool. The weight difference is a big factor in the handling of your saw over the length of your job. Old school you bust your butt with everything, if you don't have to , don't!!! TRy IT bro's, you'll love it . I ain't a contractor I am just a homeowner with a huge honey-do list. So, make it easy on yourself and bother the old lady by spending that money. A great double bonus for me.
391 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a very lightweight, and incredibly sturdy little light. Doesn't weigh your book down, and the adjustable neck stays put and doesn't constantly move on you. Easily the best book light I have ever used. Plenty bright for you to read by.
6438 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a really great tool to have, especially if your face frame is warped (which happens pretty often). Has a hole on the side for pre-drilling, and will turn up to reveal a larger hole for drilling your screw in without releasing the clamp. This is perfect for anyone who will be installing cabinets. Can't really think of any improvements they could make.
Lastly, I'll help everyone out by reposting part of a comment to a comment. I have broken and lost some of the original parts to my WM-425, but have been able to replace those parts by following this link provided by FXP:
I then took the insert out. I checked to make sure the riving knife was exactly the same width as the cut made in the insert by my saw blade and it was. I then put my factory insert back in the saw. I returned all the adjustment screws in the Leecraft insert to their original positions so that they did not stick out beyond the edge of the insert either on the side or the bottom. I then carefully measured the distance from the edge of the insert to the inside edge of the slot cut by my table saw. I then set my fence at exactly that distance. I turned the insert upside down and end-for-end and then pushing the insert forward cut from the back end of the insert to the slot I had previously cut when I raised my saw blade. They aligned perfectly.
8749 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 sharpest saw I ever had...wow
8053 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great
Update Nov 19th: I still think this light is great. But, I recommend against SILVER as it reflects the light off of it and can be annoying. There can be some glare off the screen from any light, just reposition the light or Kindle, but the reflection off the silver cannot be avoided.
6205 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have used metal-working vises, clamps, and other rigs and jigs on my workbench but this is my wife's Christmas present to me. It works well. Only took a little while for me to get the hang of the interrupted screw that lets you instantly adjust the jaw opening. I have yet to get bench dogs set in my bench but I plan to for planing and routing big work pieces.
2. Inside Arbor Flange Diameter - If the inside arbor flange is under 2-1/2" diameter you are OK. If it is over that, the Dial-A-Width will not work on your machine.
3252 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this because I wanted a smaller corded circular saw with the blade on the left, like my ridgid cordless circular saw. I was tired of the batteries being dead all the time. I like the blade on the left because I am right handed and like to see what I am cutting when I am cutting it. I think this is a perfect saw for small jobs. It is very lightweight and small unlike the bohemoth 7 1/2 inch circular saws. The only possible problem is you can pretty much only cut through 2" stock with the 5 1/2 inch blade. This is however not a problem to me. It has great power and feels very sturdy. If I dropped it I know it would be a problem because it would bend out of alignment, but any circular saw would. I would definitely recommend it to everyone who is looking for a light duty compact circular saw.
5854 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 GREAT
Still another reviewer said his saw's sole plate was "flimsy and inaccurate". I don't understand that comment, unless Porter Cable has used different plates. The sole plate on my saw is very stiff steel, 1/16" thick - rolled at the edges for strength, and is attached to the saw in four places - it doesn't flex and works exactly as expected.
I have historically used the "wood screws" sold at home centers, etc, which generally have a Phillips head and a fairly thick shank. The problem is you have to drill the right sized pilot hole or the head strips fairly easily when the going gets tough.
9781 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I'm on my second set of these. I'd still be on my first set, but the drill bits are soft and bend easily.
665 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very NICE!
I cannot comment much on the dust collection as I do not have a dust collector adapter to connect to this or my sanders. I get by without it.
Update I bought this April 2006, I like it so much I bought the four foot version #T7404 It is awesome, not just me but those i work with all want to use this twin ladder, having steps on only one side is a huge disadvantage!
Fearing the worst, I checked every single bulb and lo & behold, they all worked just fine.
Label that's supposed to read "DELTA" on top arm was put on upside-down.....Reads sorta "ATLED" in upside-down. Just one of those minor quality-control oversights......
8206 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These clamps have been around for ever. Any good woodworking shop has a pile of them. Get them in pairs at a minimum and get a variety of sizes you won't be sorry. They last a lifetime and more.
My concerns about 16 ounces not being enough mass to drive large nails were alleviated the first time I used this hammer to demolish and re-frame parts of an exterior wall for window and door installation. I found it comfortable to swing and easy to aim given the decrease in mass. It is perfectly balanced.
Be sure that you use this tool to its super potential. It's price will be a draw back for many home shops but it is still a deluxe tool built for a craftsman in mind.
Cons
4351 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Plan to spend an extended amount of time tuning this plane and sharpening the blade. I am operating on a very limited budget so I had to go with the cheaper route for my planes. I'll have the plane set up nicely when I'm finished with it, but it is a significant amount of work out of the box. The sole wasn't flat, the mouth wasn't square, the bed wasn't flat, the blade.... basically a butter knife, and it did take a good few hours to make it a decent tool. For a plane of this size, it wasn't a huge effort, but it is an effort and it is time spent tuning rather than time spent working wood.
5243 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works good.
3770 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Received in a perfectly clean, brand new package. Three shims had rust spots the size of dimes. Both .020 shims were cupped as if they just came off a roller. This is Freud quality?
Eventually I tossed the instructions and just put it together how it made sense to me. Once I did that it went a lot easier.
575 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I needed a light for reading my Sony eReader Pocket Edition at night before retiring and couldn't find one bright enough. This certainly does the trick. It clips on the eReader cover snugly without slipping and doesn't make an indentation. The flexible arm is amazing and it provides a powerful light for such a little item. For anyone trying to find a light for their Sony e-Reader, this is the one for you. Believe me - I've tried quite a few before finding this little gem. It is fantastic!
3784 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Milwaukee makes the best hand drills, PERIOD! It's miles better than others in its range. It's the only one in this price range with a metal gearbox. I had a Makita that was made by screwing 2 plastic pieces together, and eventually, the grease seeps thru and discolors the enclosure. This Milwaukee includes a side handle which is much more helpful than you would imagine. The drill is front-heavy and has a lot of torque, so you'll be happy you've got it. It also includes an extra set of brushes (which you will probably never wear out) that are user-changeable. The keyless chuck can be tightened at least as thoroughly as a keyed one. The hinged trigger is very nice and allows precise control of the speed. This drill was designed for industry and being constantly beaten up, I'm sure it will outlast me. I use it every weekend in the wood shop and have never found it lacking in any way. (And I'm picky!) Also, it's got grooves in the top sides for your thumb and index finger so you can get your palm right behind the chuck to push straight towards the work and squeeze the trigger with your pinky and ring fingers. If you're deciding on whether this is worth the $30 or $40 extra over an equivalent DeWalt or Makita, it is. The only way I'd consider getting a drill other than this one is if you drill nothing but large holes. If you plan on using it as a screwdriver, forget it. It's too fast by the time you get enough torque up. You'll twist off and strip screw heads, gaurunteed. You're best bet is to get a good cordless (DeWalt or Makita here) for that and keep this as your main drill. I cannot recommend this drill highly enough.
9281 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Looked all over and this was by far the best deal I could find on a real rubber hose for my compressor. It is quite solid feeling, and very flexible. It is plenty long, and seems like it is built to last. If you want a good hose that is not cheap plastic, this is the one I would recommend without hesitation. Very satisfied.
I don't see a lot of point in dwelling on what's good about this router, others have covered that, it is the standard, it is powerful, and it does not mind being run while hanging from the ceiling by its' toes (I'm told that they built it to run well upside down because they wanted to get good market penetration in Australia - but that could just be a rumor).
8903 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This product is excellent. It fits my table saw without too much bother, only had to make a Dado insert for it. Care has to be taken as standard blade guard does not fit with the Dado cutter fitted. I will have to make a special guard from Perspex to make it safe to operate.
4283 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is one of the greatest tools I have ever used, and I have used ALOT of tools. Very easy to use, and so fast you don't even feel like you did work, lol! If you do any amount of joining, this is well worth getting. The makita is a great brand and very well made. I love this thing!!
- I think the flexible portion will fail eventually, it feels like it will wear itself out
8689 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 For the price, it's nice. You do get excellent quality but it's a serious pain to install. The chippers have to be setup properly and it's trial and error to get exact cuts using washers to fine tune it. The more expensive set from Freud includes a dial to setup the width -- incredibly easy. However, for the price, it's great quality.
3073 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I need more
4314 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Very smooth motor. Soft start ramps router up to speed smoothly. Very good power. Do not really care for D handle routers. Thought I'd try it. Really just wanted the EVS motor from the router for my router table. Did not work to well in table as switch works only intermitately in table because of dust. Switch worked fine after blown out w/ compressed air. Milwaukee 5625-20 production router now resides underneath my benchdog router table. Well made router that gets a one staer demotion for faulty switch. Now motor gets used in my fixed base/plunge base 1617 kit when I need variable speed.
4915 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The title says it all. I know my review is a minority opinion with this unit but I was very disappointed. I purchased this sharpener a couple months ago on Amazon. I tried to sharpen my joiner blades for hours with unusable/poor results.
3465 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you are a trim carpenter and you cut/miter crown molding a lot like the way I do, this is a must have. You never have to worry about rolling the trim up or down the fence just right again. Plus, it does a great job holding longer pieces in place on the saw while you are trying to measure and mark them.
I've already bought 2 of these one yellow and one black. My girlfriend has a red garden hose, which she says is pink, by good year and its also amazing.
2687 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Dewalt that's all you need to know. Perfect work light works great.
UPDATE:
9734 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I can't wait for my next deck project! I've wanted one of these for years, but have had difficulty finding one locally. Go Amazon!
7528 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like using these so much a own two of them. They are very useful. I also use the orange swivel pegs that help holding things that have different angles. The swivel pegs come 4 in a pack. One thing is that they are pretty portable and pretty easy to put together. You have to had a few part to main frame and thats about it. They give a list of tools needed and once we guys finally read the directions it goes very quickly. Just take it for what it is. If you have a professional carpenter rate it I'm sure they'ed say it sucks but for the average homeowner, do it all people I think it's great.
2464 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It's OK as a flashlight, but new LED lights are much brighter.
I went to all this trouble because I just assumed that it was no longer made and I loved it!
I prefer the straight claw as I find it easier to pull nails in tight corners. The handle is the best in the industry; no question whatsoever.
2363 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have to stick my nose in here because something happened that never happened before. I am not using a skill 77 any more, or even the Porter Cable 743. In fact I switched from a left bladed worm to a right blader just to get the toughness and power that this Milwaukee saw has. The first guy to review this saw (conceptbydesign) hit the nail on the head when he said this saw was tough. There are many well-designed features on this saw but the best thing is the power and toughness.
These cut fantastic
6541 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought this because it is shown in the Incra videos. It's used to hold stock against the moving trolly and into the drill bit. For that it works, though I still haven't mastered the coordination technique to get both jaws to close simultaneously and parallel to one another. Also, I have several other styles of clamps that I believe will work just as well.
5082 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product
I think Amazon.coms direct price is better than this.
The only negative that I can think of is that it requires a 9 volt battery. It could be a little more convenient if it took AA batteries.
As others have reported, the package is rather large and somewhat heavy, partly because of the wood used to crate the unit. Mine arrived in excellent condition but was missing three flat washers for 3/8" bolts.
8338 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Made in the U.S.A. the most important thing to remember. Bought one for my son and grandson. It is a great hammer, good balance to weight. Estwing makes good tools and they will last when the china ones have bit the dust. Still using the my grandfather's and it is over 50 years old, will pass it on to my grandson.
7153 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the only way to make raised panel doors. Every thing you need in one box. Comes with instructions and CD.
Why the change of heart?? Fair question.
The dado set comes with a large chart that shows which chippers to use for the desired width of the dado.
UPDATE 3: I got the Incra TS-LS fence system. It IS possible to install that fence system, and then install the Delta Uniguard Saw Blade Guard. Basically the brackets for the blade guard mount to bottom of the TS-LS real rail. It is straightforward and reliable to have them working together, and I'm glad to have them both on my saw working together. The Incra TS-LS is a dream fence system for my table saw.
8533 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 EXCELLENT product and delivery
4497 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fantastic for my table saw so I thought about converting my saw and it works well with it .
8410 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Listen up. This is a working man's tool. That's the design. Mine came a bit dinged, like say metal parts had contacted it. Like say...it was at the bottom of a bin of these same hammers. If you bought this to work, you'll ding it up yourself. I will and I barely work manual labor anymore. I used to use one of these till I lost it. The balance was perfect and it is in fact one piece of solid steel. So no part can wobble at all. If I swing any hammer, I pick this if I have choices.
6024 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought two of these inserts and have already put one to use. They are well built and appear to be a quality product.
I have the craftsman variant ( YEAH Skill builds for Sears ).
722 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good value save more than 50% than when order it from true value hardware
3582 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 If you think that you actually need these things then you probably need more skills not more tools. I found them to be awkward to work with (especially when working with several moldings at once) and completely unnecessary.
I got another for the Jet saw at my company's shop and it unsurprisingly worked perfectly.
- 2 super-bright LED's with lenses
Must Have for DIY projects
The blades are sharp and they should face down in the case vs up that would help against injury.
3108 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought Skil's little 5 1/2" three years ago. I have NOT used my 7 1/4" since! This feather weight lets you work all day long without fatique. I have so much more control with this saw, its a miracle. A couple of cautions though. Its kind of hard to find replacement blades for it. B&D's Piranha blade is very good, if you can find one in the 5 1/2" size. Also, its a left hand setup. The motor hangs off to the right. If you rip using a nailed down 3/4" straight edge where the motor rides above it (most righties do,) the maximum depth of cut is fairly shallow (about 1") Other than these two limitations, best buck and a quarter I've ever spent on a woodworking tool.
1465 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought these to replace the cheap, short lasting bulbs that came with my Malibu pathway outdoor landscape lights from the orange big box home retailer. These bulbs are no only very inexpensive, but very effective in lasting longer than the name bran, if you can call them that. I wish the shipping was a bit cheaper but overall for $5 you can't beat the price!
The DeWalt advertised as half off got my attention. There's a lot of discussion about the new models being less than the previous versions. I can tell you that it is very efficient. It works like a charm. The speed control is much better on a DeWalt.
Somewhat complained that it is tricky to set adjustable stops to the same length. I cannot see why this would be an issue. You just take a piece of scrap wood of the desired width (within the range allowed by the code) and use it as a spacer to set up stops. This is by far more accurate way of doing it than any marking or ruler.
209 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Not brite enuf. Clamp is too small and too weak. REturned.
- can turn on 1 or 2 LED's
2249 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 One of the best flashlights available. If you use DeWalt 18 Volt tools this is worth adding to your tool collection. Will easily sit on a flat surface or hang from a pipe and is very adjustable.
7604 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 So refreshing to still be able to get nice quality American made tools.
2493 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great quality. Nice addition to my DW788.
Also, the brake bushings on the saw are very soft and the blade runs too long after you let off the trigger. This can make jobs with many short cuts (such as stair stringers) a bit more tedious as you have to wait for the blade to stop before making your next cut. Under most circumstances it's not a problem all, just when making lots of quick cuts in a row.
2510 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love this Scroll Saw. Very quiet and super powerful. I clamp it to a work table with C Clamps and it never moves. With the 20" Throat it clears most all of my projects with ease. Most all of my tools over the last 10 years have all been yellow and have no complaints whatsoever.
Cons:
- relatively long, flexible arm
9989 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great set!
130 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great for nighttime reading
The only thing I didn't love was the wood handle. It is a little short and then end caps are quite loose. I just bought a 1" oak dowel and made my own end caps. Works like a charm!
And as an additional positive, though I doubt many will encounter the situation, it has so far resisted being chewed by a pair of pigmy goats which like to follow me and browse when I am working outdoors!
8472 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Nice product. I had to upgrade my table saw to one that I could use this in. If your planning on doing dado's and the like, you will need to make a zero clearance insert for your table saw, if not, you will get some chipping on the edges of your cut. Other than that, very easy to use, nice compact storage, and with the shims included you can cut to the sizes of most common plywood that is commercially available now. Definitely a add on to your table saw that will pay for itself just in time savings, let alone not having to putty up something. I admit that I'm not like a cabinet making company, but I am a serious hobbyist and this works well.
3812 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Does the job. I think the chisels could be better. Some of the mortises i've cut were a little ragged. But, i would buy it again.
244 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 just great
3693 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very satisfied with the amount of light this thing puts out. would be nice if you could adjust the beam like you can with maglites. the bigger battery that this goes with comes in handy because it makes the light more stable on uneven surfaces. used it all day today in my crawl space and the articulating head, amount of light and stability all made this a great help in my project.
3797 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought these because the Freud six inch dado stack I bought came with only three 1/16" (.0625) shims. I needed more shims to increase the range of stacks I could create. It appeared these would allow me that capability.
9845 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Because they are so readily available, I have used dozens and dozens of these. Every single time the sleeve breaks within the first few days of use. It soon falls off and gets lost on the job site.
8268 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I used this blade on a recent roofing job. To cut a groove in a chimney, while installing some flashing. This blade turns brick into a cloud of red dust leaving a very precise and clean cut. I was more than pleased with the results. Two thumbs up on this blade. From my experience it goes through brick like a hungry monster. I do recommend this blade highly. Now get out there and cut some bricks.
8657 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you need a blade that can handle cutting precision cuts cleanly in granite this is the one to buy.
7759 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good hammer
9574 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great service and product was exactly as described.
Concerning the length of the bolts used to hold metal to wood, they are just the right length in the kit I received. When installed there are only about 2 threads protruding beyond the steel corner braces. Once the nuts are tightened so the braces are tight against the wood frame members, the end of the screw is flush with the end of the nut and there is full thread engagement.
Clamps neatly and easily to my Kindle cover with no chance for damage.
5501 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Got it for a spare..
9137 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I never used a framing nailer before, I needed one for some home projects I was going to start. Well after buying all the supplies (extra batt., fuel cells, non-mar tip, and nails) I found this to be a little expensive somewhere around [$], but after using it many times with quick set-up I found this tool very useful. There is no lugging compressors around, by the way, to purchase a framing nailer and a decent compressor you are pretty close in price to this product. The nailer really works well it will drive nails with ease, would definitely recommend for the Do-it-yourselfer!
9426 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this on my grinder to rough out carvings. It works great but be careful it is a cutting machine!
8942 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This made the job of deconstructing a hugh old wood deck much easier. It is sturdy and does everything it is supposed to do. The claws are angled just right.
6745 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this item to replace springs in an EWG because I didn't want to get smacked in the face. This holds fine for smaller spring related applications. It also will work for grabbing someones head when they are sleeping and scaring them too.
I paid a premium price for a drill that lasted no longer than the junky one I burned up from harbor freight.
5302 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Does the job.
6342 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 ITEM OF EXCEPTIONALLY EXCELLENT QUALITY, GREAT ITEM, GOOD PRICE PRODUCT, DETAILED, WORKS VERY WELL, LOVE THE ITEM, RECOMMEND IT ! A++++++++
4627 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These things are great, really helpful in holding things against the fence. We use them on the straight line rip saw to align stock with the fence quickly and accurately.
2841 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I am normally a Craftsman tool man but lost my last Craftsman Circular Saw to a shop fire. This is my first DeWalt Circular Saw and I am impressed. It has everything my Craftsman had except a lazer guide. It is considerably lighter than my Craftsman. It also has an extra long cord which helps me. I recommend this DeWalt Circular Saw to anyone needing a good dependable saw and will probably be buying more DeWalt products in the near future. JJF
Highly reccomended.
6393 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 so yes its a little pricey, but as I described in a post for the 16" blade, these are amazing. I bought a couple to try them out on the recommendation of a fellow wood worker and I was blown away with how good a cut they leave. I would recommend it to any one that wants a nice clean straight cut (straight due to little to no warp, can't fix your technique, sry). Very good blades!
Paslode has been doing this for a long time.
8517 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Everything is right on this hammer. Great fit and balance and a one peice all metal construction. It should last forever. Awesome.
1892 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this sander because of the excellent reviews and have not been disappointed. It is a very well made piece of equipment that makes sanding jobs a snap. I would like it if Porter-Cable made these in the USA instead of Mexico - I would even pay a bit more for it under those conditions.
8445 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was doing the walkway in my backyard, and this disk worked miracles.
5763 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like this set. I use the attachments for biscuits and pinpoint glueing. The attachments are easily changed. The roller attachment has an opening in the base for the glue and a integrated stopper when you're done. The wet well is a nice touch.
5228 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice little blast gate.
balanced and "SAFE." Of course if you have two people you can both crank at the same time if you are not
3188 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Just got this one for home and have already used put it to good use. So far, I've drilled holes ranging from 0.025" up to 1" and have loved the ease by which you can make adjustments. Table height is easy to set (wish they'd move that locking lever a little away from the shaft so that big hands can rotate it). Belts are easy to change around. Drill depth is easy to set (although the scale is confusing at first). Smooth feed with good drawback. Nice startup, and a quiet hum. The thing was also easy to put together. The chuck is not the best (not fully concentric or something, doesn't grab drill bits as tight as it should) and I will probably replace it at some point. And like all drill presses,(listen up Human Interface guys at Delta), this one lacks a place to handily keep the chuck key!!! Once out of the box, I immediately drilled a hole in the plastic cover and affixed a make-shift chuck-key holder. Also...the safety key (for the power switch) should have a home on the device (which it does not). Regardless....a fine, fine tool, well worth the money!
3422 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this all the time & couldn't be without it. Like the adjustable depth set, yes, but use it for much mote than drywall.
I thought the adjustable handle was going to go unused, until the first time I made an adjustment and realized you can really tailor your hand position to the cut.
2780 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great saw, but just a bit heavy for me, went with the cordless 20 volt DeWalt.
698 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A little smaller than the original bulb, but it does the job just fine.
3379 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great addition to my Dewalt Miter Saw. Works perfect.
1753 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Used this to cut a cabinet face and it worked as expected.
7048 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I have several kinds of pipe clamps and these fit none of them.
I did have some misgivings recently when I noticed that there is a set of Board Buddies you can get from Amazon(Tool Crib?) directly and not pay shipping. For some reason I did not notice the W1104's. I ordered the G2370's on Amazon but through Grizzly. I had to pay for shipping(like you I don't like paying shipping), but these Board Buddies are aluminum and are very sturdy. If you look at the reviews for the W1104's you'll see a review that sorta laments the fact that the W1104's are cast iron. He states that cast iron is more prone to cracks. I noticed one other difference from the photo of the W1104's. They don't have a long(4") eyelet screw. The G2370 have this screw and it allows more height adjustment for the rollers. Maybe the W1104's have this but I did not see it in the photo.
4327 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 sweet
3873 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I got these blades to use in a "Rockwell Bladerunner" saw. They fit nice, cut good, and are a decent price. They don't seem to be able to handle quite as tight of radius as the blade that came with the Rockwell for scrolling without the piece vibrating. These blades are a little shorter than the blades that came with the Bladerunner but work fine for my needs. If you are wanting to cut a thicker piece of wood you might want to get a slightly longer blade.
2858 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I found that it was necessary to keep retightening the chuck if the operation involved any amount of vibration, like using a hole saw in plywood. I have a DeWalt drill with a keyless chuck and it stays tight in the same circumstances.
1083 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 nice product and i like it.
8781 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent quality. I have bought cheaper brands that were not square. This one is.
3666 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have never had a sander like this before, but when I was refinishing a desk for a lady , I decided to get one. I compared several other units and decided on this one. I love the variable speed and with a course grit belt, it made light work of the 3 coats of paint I had to remove. it is very maneuverable and the dust catcher works great also. I used a light grit belt and some light hand sanding for the polyurethane finish and the lady's words were: "you turned my old desk into a thing of beauty" .
and puts more stress on your wrist and elbow. Estwing makes a superb hammer. Durable, precisely machined
3627 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When I purchase my sander, I debated between the 3 x 21 and the 4 x 24. Looking back, I'm glad I purchased the smaller of the two. For a much lower price, I got a belt sander that handles all of my rough sanding needs. The 7 amp motor is extreemly strong and handles quick material removal with ease. I like the swiveling dust bag and the cord on the top of the handle. This keeps the bag away from your hands and the cord up off of the work surface and away from the sanding belt. Overall, I got even more for my money that I originally thought.
That doesn't bother me, but if you are sensitive to it, having a different light effect with the shorter bulbs might be something to consider. The solution: change all bulbs at once, as for the price of 1.5 bulb you get 10.
Well, I've had this model now for about five years, and mine has the following issues:
1820 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good value
Only complaint is that it some times gets in the way and when it is full it drags.
7523 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Been wanting one like this for years, finally pulled the trigger. Nicely balanced. The handle is a little slick, but I suppose that will change with time.
Assembly was very quick and easy. I added rubber feet to the base of the saw as it will sit on a workbench not on its own stand. Have a small shop, every thing has to be mobile. I also purchased a foot switch as everyone I talked with about scroll saws seems to feel it is a necessary safety feature. With a combination of the rubber feet and a rubber pad, the machine doesn't move at all, even on speed 8. Vibration is very minimal, and luckily the saw is at the perfect heighth when sitting on the bench. The dust blower works adequately, but I am going to rig a vacuum source up somehow. Changing blades is a bit of a challenge at first, but I think with time and practice it will become much easier. I also have rigged a swing arm lamp to use with the saw, old tired eyes ya know, need all the help I can get.
It's funny how you have to rave about a tool that does what it is supposed to do, and do it well. Their is so much junk out there. Did you ever check your level, but putting it on a surface, then turn it around end to end to see if the bubble shows the same reading on the same surface. You will be shocked; 80 percent of them are off. Even the bubble on this Starrett tool is dead on.
You'll be pleased with the purchase.
4903 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 OEM replacement
5436 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good quality rock
6059 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works very well. Just what I wanted!
I got mine for use in Marquetry applied to furniture, but in just a short while it has become apparent that it will be used for much more. This puppy is one h@ll of a convenient mini-bandsaw.
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1916 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great rechargeable Flashlight. Very bright. Used for many purposes. Uses the same batteries as the drill.
766 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 **Important Note** Don't touch these bulbs with your bare hands. I have a lamp that I love but the bulbs were $6. each at Walmart and Lowes and they discontinued them. I was going to throw out the lamp (that I love) because of the cost and now they weren't available anymore. I went on Amazon and found them 10 bulbs for $10. As long as they are available at this price I will be able to keep my lamp.
5832 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As advertised.
3251 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've owned one of these for over 20 years. I love the left sided blade, it's light weight, very easy to handle and will perform about 90% of what a bigger heavier circular saw will do. I'm almost temped to buy a second one as a backup but my saw shows no signs of failing me.
I use this with LARGE 3" molding-bits for HOURS, and it never chatters, bogs or bakes. I have had to replace the brushes once in four years. (PC PART # N031634) They cost $14 dollars and are available from any real PC tool dealer, though I have seen them cheaper on Ebay.
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7489 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The kreg jig and screws are a must for anyone doing any wood work. They are expensive but trust me they are worth it.
copy the Milton models.the ones at Harbor Freight and other junky tool stores leak like crazy
1971 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Works nice when it works, which is not very often.
5344 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A blast to use open the gate air goes through close the gate and it doesn't. It could be slightly tighter so the door stays fully open in the upright position, Lay it on its side and it works better.
9588 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I wore out a rubber $10 Big Lots hose in just a few uses. Then I got this and it has held up much better. It will run air tools just fine. For nailers and for inflation, I use a coiled polyurethane hose, which is more convenient.
I started hearing a knocking and recalled seeing a video on this being an issue of a screw that likes to loosen itself towards the back inside. The arm that comes off of the motor to be more precise. They say it was an issue that would need addressing every so often.
7668 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice chisel. Held its edge well smoothing out a concrete edge. Used to the get rid of poor concrete finish from Jack Wagon Construction and clean up expansion joints.
4548 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great blade - smooth cuts -
781 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good value
6422 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great wood glue that I've used for many indoor projects. It sets up quickly. I've never had a joint fail that used Titebond-2. It's great for original work as well a repairing joints that were made with inferior glue. They say it's good for exterior applications, but I'd go for Titebond-3 for the best possible long-term outdoor hold.
3839 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have bought enough blades by others to fairly compare them. These are the best by far. Sharp, tough, minimal tearout. Good price here.
Lee Tollett
I used the prior model for years at my job, no real problems but also nothing to brag about.
5821 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This table is solid and looks great! I found the assembly instructions easy to follow. It arrive promptly and in perfect condition. I was only missing a plastic washer for the fence but I called Benchdog and they shipped one quickly. I have a Hitachi M12VC router attached to it using the pre-drilled holes.
2126 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works great, all metal parts. The only downside is they do not lock in for transportation. I need to keep a bungee cord handy. A clip would be nice to have seeing this is for a portable table saw.
5935 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 ALTHOUGH THIS IS A NICE PRODUCT,I FOUND THE "Y" FITTING TO BE MORE EFFICIENT THAN A 90 DEGREE INTERSECTION.
7940 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have had this hammer a few months, and I am pretty pleased with it, except for the loud ping it makes when striking something. I have used this hammer for demolition, tearing up and replacing floor, building a deck and much more.
8847 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 SHARP pull saw, Mind the teeth and don't hit any nails and it should last a long time, Keep it waxed.
5108 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Not very practical. Cheap and damage prone.
I had hoped to avoid drilling holes into my fence for this installation, but as far as I could tell, I was going to have to do just that. There is a sad lack of installation information on these things. Google couldn't even find any helpful info. I ended up calling my dad for help and together we figured it all out and no holes were put into my fence at all. (Thank you, Dad).
My 5 year old son will most likely trust it too a few decades from now.
6666 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great tool
2862 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice and sharp-just as I expected.
3594 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Before I bought my magnum hole shooter I had gone through several skil and crapsman drills and saws. When I got the milwaukee My tool buying changed forever. No more junk ever! That was many moons ago and it just keeps on going and going. I will never sell my old magnum drill. They have a new one out with even more power and torque and a nice rubber grip which I'll probably buy but I'm still keeping my magnum. It runs as smooth today as it did 15 years ago. I've done everything with it from drilling wood and steel to Mixing concrete. It won't drill concrete but it will sure mix it like no other. It also mixes drywall mud very well. As others have said it is very powerful and it will hurt you if you are not careful. I got thrown off a ladder once when the bit caught and I wasn't going to let go. I thought it was going to rip my hand off. but it didn't . After that I always treated it with more respect. This unit comes with a lifetime warranty . No other manufacturer that I know of stands behind their tools like milwaukee. It's no wonder when you consider their incredible track record.
251 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very bright.
The CRUCIAL FACT is: This thing is an inexpensive improvement to any decent American-style table saw. It helps produce cleaner cuts and promote longer blade-wear, thereby saving you money and improving your quality of work.
9384 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a good quality hose. Reasonably priced. It suits my need. I would repurchase if needed. I'd recommend to others.
5317 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 So I buy these for a slightly different reason than they are supposed to be intended for.
4242 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Very nice addition to recreate the standard Jet bandsaw into something much more versatile, and price was great. Amazon shipped really quickly even with Supersaver. The instructions are generic for all the bandsaws in this stable (wood, metal, meat, Jet, Powermatic, etc.) and some of the instructions do not apply to the Jet. Luckily Jet tech support is pretty easy to get on the phone. Don't bother with the blade that comes in the kit--have your own on hand. I followed Lonnie Bird's recommendations in The Bandsaw Book and have been delighted.
Mine did come with a replacement bulb in the head of the head and the original lasted several years with a lot of use. I did purchase another pair of bulbs as replacements for the flashlight as I use it quite a bit to work around the home. I love that the batteries are rechargeable and the flashlight is bright. I rated it as a 5 star item.
Immediately after doing that, I put a set of these blades on.
6294 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worth every penny and I saved tons of them when I went Bessey crazy last year (Amazon had huge sales). I picked up two 48" cabinet door sets, several large ones including 50", 60" and a bunch of additional 24" ones.
3811 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 For starters, no combination of the collars would fit snugly on my drill press; I had to use some pipe clamp to fill in the gap. This was really surprising and frustrating (there are so MANY included collars, I really thought one would fit!).
5548 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love it. It takes about 2 hours to unpack, arrange the many hardware packets, read the instructions to put together, but it was fun. The quality is great and is solidly built. I mounted my Porter Cable 690 into the many plate holes. It took about 15 minutes tweaking the plate's 8 leveling screws to get the totally flush finish.
9389 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent
- The fences are very nice - they are tall, very sturdy and stable, and adjust/remove with only one wing-bolt.
8385 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love them !!!
This is variable speed, with a dial, so all you do is dial in the speed and pull the trigger switch. The speed dial is conveniently located at thumb-tip above the trigger.
Functionality is pretty good. It is very nice to have the heavy battery as its base to set it on ground and bend the flex-neck to face the light into exactly right position. Not too much range of motion to move light head too far from over base before it falls over, though. Light and lens is simple cheap-flashlight style, nothing precision or fancy, but it does put out a decently-even spread of light in a circular pattern without dark spots. No beam pattern adjustability.
Highly recommended.
- Rugged and Durable
5627 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I got my Bench Dog router table and I was super excited. I've heard how great BD is and that's why I decided on their product. First off when assembling I found that the metal piece that was used to support the router plate was manufactured wrong. They forgot to insert the bolts that allowed the leveling screws to go into the metal piece. After calling the company and sending them pictures I finally convinced them to send me a new piece. After getting this new piece I spent 30 minutes leveling the router plate. I COULD NOT level it no matter how many times I tried. I called them after putting a straight edge and I found the plastic (or acrylic) router plate was warped. After talking to the phone support they thought it was the plastic router plate. They sent me another one in the mail. This was covered in dirt as if it was used before. I could clean it up but even after installing it and spending at least 1 hour trying to level this darn plate it still won't level. I made a youtube video showing them my problem and how it tilts. They blame the screws not being level. Regardless how I adjust the bolts there is no way to get the rock out of my table. They refuse to help me any more which is REALLY disappointing. Stay away. I don't know how one company can give such horrible support and so many defective parts. I sent them a video even showing them what I did and they still refuse to fix it. BUYER BEWARE!!!
2915 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GREAT FOR CAMPING AND FOR AROUND THE HOUSE. HAVE BEEN WANTING TO BUY ONE FOR YEARS FINALLY MADE THE MOVE.
7778 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have all sorts of hammers in my tool collection, and this one is my favorite all around hammer. I use if for framing, general construction, deck building, etc. It is balanced perfectly and there is virtually no vibration through the handle, so your hands and forearms don't fatique as quickly. Recommend this to anyone looking for one of the best hammers available.
1817 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I haven't used this tool, okay? I have needed to remove multiple layers of paint from window sills and a garage door before, and am looking to do so soon again for a different house.
1467 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These lights are not as bright as the ones I had previously bought at Lowes but for the price they work perfectly! I highly suggest these as a good alternative cost.
8481 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cut through granite like butter when used with my angle grinder. I would recommend.
5118 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've been using this blade as well as it's thin kerf model for about 3 years now. I also have a couple of Tenryu Gold Medal blades that I've been using for the same amount of time. The Forrest rips a bit faster, while the Tenryu cuts quieter and smoother, especially on cross cuts. Both brands are high quality, but for my most demanding, finest projects, the Tenryu is my go to blade. An added benefit is that it's a bit cheaper than the Forrest. If you already have a Forrest Woodworker II or are looking for an excellent table saw blade, I'd seriously consider the Tenryu Gold Medal. It might just make you set aside the Forrest for those less demanding jobs.
4679 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Didn't quite fit but it is a different brand so kinda my fault
2617 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Love the product from the quality of design and construction, however it's somewhat pricey for it's expected to do. If you have some time you can build a router guide easily (search youtube or other sites) with a combination of scrap wood and parts available at your local hardware store. Have to admit that to some degree this Dewalt guide adds convenience and precision to your work, but then wood working isn't super precise. I know folks who had taken pride of building their own guides but I took the easy route!! Only reason dropped a star is due to the price, but otherwise it's a well machined product. I'm using this on DW618B3 and fits them well. Since this guide doesn't fit the Dewalt router case, for this price you'd think Dewalt should throw in a carry bag.
This vise is very well constructed. The rapid release nut is an absolute must. I went with the 7" instead of bigger for two reasons.
5419 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Since Drill Doctor discontinued the Classic models this is one of the few remaining parts that is available. They also have a 100 grit wheel and a left handed chuck, but that's it. They have a trade-up deal to the new models but if your classic model does the job for you -why not just keep it?
2990 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this light along with their fluorescent lamp (which died after 2 months). this light works as expected. Very happy with it.
If your the kind of person who coddles to the very best, and will be using it for your own projects, no matter how many you undertake, and are not dependent on biscuit cutting for a living, then this unit is for you. The only reservation is the height adjustment. Don't misunderstand me. You can get an exact height adjustment with this unit. A perfect setting as a matter of fact. You may spend an extra 20 seconds getting it there. If you cut a 100 different biscuits a day, that 20 seconds could add up.
2754 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It works very well. I use in on the DeWalt 611 compact router, but it fits many other models, and not just DeWalt. The fine adjustment is very helpful in obtaining exact placement of the router bit. A hose adapter is needed for the larger shop vacs, but it fits my small vac. Dust collection is so-so, getting much of it, but missing too much. Maybe a larger vac would catch more dust.
I've cut stock from 1/8" to 2" pine to hard maple and it handled them all with easy. Having the VS control on top is great it makes speed changing very easy. Blade changing is fast and easy and requires no tools in most cases I can change blades in under 5 sec. Being able to tilt the table left and right is a big plus I do a lot of cutting with the table set left side down at angles at steep as 45 when I'm making bowls and candy dishes and I have found that the markes for the different angles are right on. The table is dead flat and very smooth making cutting easy. There is little no no vibration with the DW788 in fact I can stand a nickle on edge on the table with the saw running at full speed this really help when your working on the saw for an hour or more at a time.
* Nice accessories. A decent-looking flute bit, 1/4" collet adapter, and a very straightforward/easy-to-use edge guide. No wrench with mine. Didn't need it.
6801 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These tools are well made and straight as can be. I do however have one complaint about them. They lack the ability to adjust the spring tension on the clamping mechanism. For the most part this is not an issue unless, you want to clamp thin plywood or any other thin materials. It will cause some material to buckle under the clamp pressure ( I learned the hard way). Besides that this is a great tool but, without the ability to adjust the clamping pressure it has a few limitations. As far as an edge guide or straight edge it's solid as a rock. Now get out there and clamp away.
These clamps are versatile and sturdy.
When I couldn't get it adjusted satisfactorily I put a straight edge on the insert lengthwise and held it up to the sky sure enough I see daylight at each end.
I have used another popular brand of biscuit joiner and find the Makita top notch. I like it because it's not overly complicated at all and the chips really fly as opposed to clogging up in the chute. The fence is substantial, easy to adjust / lock and it's very straight forward to use. I don't want to have to "refresh my memory" for its use on those few occasions when I need biscuits. If for some reason I needed another, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Makita for this tool.
However, once I got it assembled, it was obviously mis-aligned. The upper and lower guide bearings were off by over an inch - much to far to be usable. So, I called JET technical service to help me - thinking they would just send me a new one. The JET technician told me to "knock the pins out with a hammer." Wha? The pins are mounted in cast iron with no through holes. He assures me it will work, so I try. As you can imagine, all I ended up with was mushroomed pins. So I call the technical service line again. The second guy tells me that most of these riser blocks (90% according to him) have this problem, and the instructions were supposed to include how to remove these pins. He tells me to pull he pins out with pliers.
7162 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A little "pricey" but well worth it! No other saw blade on the market can compete with Forrest. It blows Freud away. Quiet, no vibration, flat & true and your cuts look like they were sanded with 200 grit sandpaper. And that's just the product. Before buying this blade I had questions about the kerf width so I called Forrest. It was after hours I didn't expect an answer, but Mr. Forrest himself answered the phone. I was blown away that he answers his own phone; try to get the president of Freud on the phone. He and I spoke for a good 15-20 minutes. Mr. Forrest personally told me if for any reason I didn't like HIS blade he would buy it back from me no questions asked. He also told me in all his years in business he has never had to buy back a blade. It say's a lot when someone stands behind their product like that. Simply the best... Bar none!
If you are looking for a impact driver to for 3/4 bolts then this is not for you. If you need a reliable cordless screwdriver with enough strength to get the job done with out snapping the heads off your screws and bolts then this is what you want....
7828 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is an absolute classic hammer and for good reason. Large "sweet spot" makes it easy to drive nails from odd positions. One piece means it will last forever. Some don't like the slick handle but I love it, it doesn't get caught in my hammer holder on my belt.
3302 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 My last Dewalt scroll saw work light was everything I could ask for and had no problem ordering another one 3 years later. This one looks exactly the same but the flexible neck does not want to stay in any position but straight for more than a few seconds. Somehow they must have changed materials or specifications and got it way wrong. I will have to make modifications to the saw to try and improve the function of the light. Needless ot say I was disappointed based on the performance of the one from 3 years ago.
7833 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great product, but it weighs almost 35 lbs. For me and I think for most people, the small one, which weighs 20 lbs, is more practical.
Excellent blade....
**UPDATE: 03/14/2017***
6312 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Thought I was getting a deal when I purchased the 1-1/2 hp P-C plunge router set with table. You get what you pay for. No problem with router but the table is VERY sub-standard. The fence adjustment is LOUSY. One wing nut holds each sliding fence and is almost impossible to get it square to the working surface due to the slop in the design. Too much wasted time is spent both aligning the fences to the table and to each other. The lightweight construction (cheap) allows the table to move around quite a bit when running material thru...be sure to clamp/bolt it down before use. The miter slot is rough and the slide is sticky. The only minor positive is the dust chute works adequately when connected to the shop vac.
7576 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best hammer i ever used!
You will not get the hammer fatigue nearly as quickly using an Estwing
5227 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 does the job
I don't believe I have ever had two seemingly similar tools like this that were so different in actual use. This thing is heavy, which is actually a benefit when sanding horizontally. The tool does the work, you just need to guide it.
The Shop-Vac Universal Tool Adapter 90687 is useful for converting the hose to Shop-Vac. It is 2 1/2 inch ID on one end with a 1 inch, 1 1/4 inch, 1 1/2 inch, and 2 inch OD on the other (or 1 1/4 and 1 1/2 ID also available in the inlet). Thus a Shop-Vac hose can plug into the 90687 and the 90687 can plug into the Porter Cable adapter (if the 90687 is cut to its shortest length). Or the hose in this kit can be plugged directly onto the 1 1/2 inch step of the 90687. The 90687 cannot be plugged directly into the sander, by the way, but it can be plugged into the 1-inch dust port on the Porter Cable belt sander, although the result is unwieldy. It can be cut down, however, to work as a transition between the Porter Cable Vacuum standard hose and the Porter Cable belt sander. This is a vast improvement over the dust collection bag that comes with the sander.
9402 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This little gizmo saves me time when drilling various sized holes. Well made.
7540 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Seems kind of flimsy, the belts that clamp are made of plastic and seem like they would break if too much force was applied. When opening or closing, it's difficult to get it in position, the metal binds and I have to stop and move each side by hand to get them in position. I wouldn't buy this again.
1. Light is not bright enough to drown out the glare from the overhead light.
7437 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 About 4 months ago I purchased the Bessey 30 piece clamp set and while they are good for clamping down things,ect. they are not made for gluing up large cabinet sides,ect. I was at Menards and purchased 6 of these Jorgensen 50 3/4" pipe clamps because after doing a lot of reading and reviews these might be a couple dollars more than the Chinese knok-offs, but now I know why. (My Chinese knock-offs were sold on ebay---they are junk!)These clamps are surpurb at gluing up stock, ect. After purchasing the 6 at Menards(because they were on sale for 8.99 each), the very next week I purchased six more from Amazon.com at 9.99 each with free shipping and no tax! I now have a total of 12 five ft. clamps and would not trade them for the world! These things are great but I would suggest either making a pad or purchasing the pads tor the insides of your clamps to protect you wood as they will mar up sides of glued lumber with enough pressure.
The saw has a tremendous amount of power and has so far, cut through everything I have thrown at it. 3/4 plywood is easily ripped cleanly and accurately. 2x lumber can be mitered as well. The supplied blade isn't bad either considering it is thrown in by the maunfacturer. Eventually, I will upgrade it to one of the better quality Freud blades.
I threw the blade on my saw for its first trim job, and I was immediately underwhelmed.
713 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Might as well stock up! These are cheap, and save me a trip to the hardware or lighting store. Just make sure you order the EXACT bulb. There are sooo many different varieties of halogen socket and wattage
308 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Two settings bright and very fricken BRIGHT! Works great for reading when my wife is trying to sleep and I'm not. Clips to books or the head board easily. Flexible to find the just right position.
6087 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have the older Sandvik scraper so I was not 100% sure this blade would fit correctly. The blade is an exact duplicate of the original Sandvik blade and is an excellent piece.
314 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great quality for the price! Lightweight, but sturdy construction with two light settings. I'm also happy with the fact that it uses AAA batteries. You think that would make it too heavy or awkward but it doesn't. Its also much easier to find AAA batteries than a lot of book lights that use "watch-like" batteries. This is one of the best book lights I have ever purchased, I've had it now for 7 months and no signs of early wear or tear.
5111 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great floor sweep for my dust collector
5220 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fit perfect.
706 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works fine and got them for spares. Price was most economical and delivery was so quick.
The light delivered to me has the smaller footprint (for lithium batteries), though my toolset still is based on NiCd batteries and chargers. That was not a problem as it still fits nicely on the NiCd battery... matter of fact, I think that the bigger NiCd battery probably gives this light a much more stable base than a smaller battery would. Does make it a bit heavy to carry around though, so this light stays in the shop and does not hit the trail with us.
9549 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you are thinking of making a deck you cannot do the job without this. It had made cups and both boards so much easier to place in.
6543 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked perfectly for my home built router table. Follow the directions and you can't go wrong.
7044 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 They help to not mark up the wood and fit nicely. Only have slipped off a few times probably due to my mistake.
6269 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 i use these on my milwaukee sawzall.. it's picky on what blade you use in it.. I saw wood nails and big staples with them, these saw blade are bad boys
Incidently, the brake isn't designed to be like a brake in a chainsaw (instantaneous stop) since it still takes a couple of seconds before the blade stop. It does add to safety, however, compared to a free-spinning model.
2856 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this drill about a year ago in anticipation of a yearly construction project I do for a student group. During this project, my drill got banged up, had paint poured on it, and was abused and dropped from scaffolding, without ever quitting. Its major job was the (seemingly endless) drilling of 1" holes using old, blunt, overused spade bits. Despite the poor condition of the bits attached, my drill never slowed down, and the handle let me power through studs. Where others were getting wrist pain with their cordless drills, and having to change batteries, or re-tighten their keyless chucks, i just kept going. The chuck is SOLID, and lets you really clamp down on bits, and the metal housing for the drill's gearbox makes this thing practically indestructible. I even used this thing to drive several 3" deck screws and it wasn't that hard to maneuver, (though I don't think i'd want to be working overhead with this drill unless i was really in a pinch)
6655 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I purchased this two years ago. I actually have two of them. Part of my purchase was based on positive feedback from the postings below.
- a bit heavy but had no problem using it with a paperback
Pros:
This work horse is one of the best routers money can buy and with the savings you get
9853 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good product. Produces countersink holes with ease.
So, is there a problem with this kit? I am not certain, but this is the second of these kits I have purchased. The first kit had a shroud that failed. That said, it took a long time to do it. I was looking to see if I could figure out when I bought the first kit, but I think it was 15 or 20 years ago. There was a life to the shroud. The plastic turned brittle and soft and it disintegrated into chunks. At the same time, both the hook and loop pad and the PSA pad disintegrated in the same way, along with the foam pad in the storage case. All were stored in the metal case that came with the Porter Cable Random Orbit Sander. I can determine nothing unusual about the environment where the sander was stored: no chemical fumes and normal variations of temperature 50 to 100 degrees F. So, unless there is some incompatibility between the plastics of these parts, there is a life to all of them.
6821 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As a remodeler every job I go to to work and pull out my ladder, all the other trades want to use it and then keep it. I have "killed" other 2' ladders and almost me by stepping off the wrong side, but not this one. You cannot go wrong here! I rate this a 5 star investment.
3234 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love this light, perfect fit for my scroll saw
The led light is bright enough to illuminate the book babes, but not hurt the eyes. The flexible metal adjustment line is also heavy duty and stays in place well. The clip that attaches to the book works great, but not to big that it gets in the way when turning the pages.
Value:
6061 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 ok
The Switch:
1628 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just what I needed.
I think this will work well for me as a block plane on smaller jobs.
I must say I was amazed at how easy it was and how tightly the joints on the face frames fit together. My cabinets turned out very nice.
2737 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My husband uses it in his shop. Really comes in handy.
9562 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good
Overall, a great set... but with a slightly different grind on the outside blades, you could have a flat-bottomed dado, and that would make this a 5-star set.
The replacement arrived a few days later. Thank you Amazon for shipping the replacement before receiving my return. This time, my measurement of the spindle TIR was less than 0.0005", so I figured the first one was just a bad apple. The 1/2" collet that came with the router was no better than the first one, with TIR's measuring up to 0.012".
8768 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A really easy to use and high quality system. I'm glad I bought this one instead of trying cheaper and less effective products.
1047 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Thank you)
The adapter is perhaps the most complicated to figure out. The small end is 1 1/2 inch OD or 1 3/8 inch ID. The large end is 2 1/4 inch OD and 2 1/16 inch ID. There are no instructions to tell you how to use this, only how to install the shroud on the sander.
2580 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have owned one of these for so long. I wouldn't consider a DeWalt or Craftsman if they still worked. This beast, however, works and works. Porter Cable no longer exists, so get it while you can.
4602 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I guess I am one of the oldest users of the Board Buddies around. I originally mounted them on my old Makita 10" table saw over 20 years ago. As for the installation instructions they were pretty vague and apparently still are. I had to drill holes in the fence and add wood to make the fence thick enough for the installation. Even though the installation is a pain in the ass the safety factor makes them a great investment. I have really pushed the old saw beyond it's intended use and never worried about kickback. They're that good. When adjusted properly the boards being cut simply are held against the table as the wheels rotate and guide the wood in the outward direction eliminating kickback. I will be moving my original pair to my newer Porter Cable table saw.
Helped with dust tremendously.
9833 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Milton connectors are premium connectors and much better than the cheap Chinese imports. These do not leak air so I can keep my compressor on all the time and not have it cycle on and off.
7773 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 First, I got this at a deep discount, so am writing a review in context of the price that most pay. So lets start by saying that the instructions are crap. They have useless drawings and even have errors in the text. (mislabeled parts-top block vs. front block) Again, I had to giggle since there are only a dozen parts to put together,so it should be a cinch, right? Well, my friend and I were laughing at first and then later we were just plain annoyed at why this should be so difficult. My friend is a process engineer and writes complex instruction manuals for a living. he could not believe that any quality control was asserted during the writing of the manual!
1647 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does the Job.
Mine did come with a replacement bulb in the head of the head and the original lasted several years with a lot of use. I did purchase another pair of bulbs as replacements for the flashlight as I use it quite a bit to work around the home. I love that the batteries are rechargeable and the flashlight is bright. I rated it as a 5 star item.
5013 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 There is ONE CRUCIAL feature of this DeWalt saw (and its little brother, the 364) that no other saws have:
The gooseneck is very flexible, but sturdy at the same time after positioning it. Very happy with the purchase.
2048 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This router works beautifully and fits my Jointech Smart Digital router system. Has plenty of power for cabinet doors, jewelry boxes. Superior product.
I am very happy that this set includes a 3/32" chipper. Cutting dados to fit 'standard' plywood thicknesses is much easier. I also like having perfectly sized steel spacers in increments of 0.004". Much better than using paper or plastic shims. The first thing I did was to mark the thickness on each shim and chipper with a sharpie. I can be a bit dyslexic at times, so I also marked the 2 outside blades with an L and R. Makes it much quicker to set up a stack.
3183 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When I replaced the bulbs in the Dewalt 18v flexible neck light, I found that there is provision for storing a spare bulb. This 2 pack works well to provide a replacement and store the second bulb.
However, I bought it to use with my Ridgid and Porter Cable Routers. This required drilling
7362 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Over all I am well pleased with my purchase.
Lights are bright in one direction but one would have to twist the rope to find the direction that will focus the light application. Maybe more lights would make it brighter or better led's I don't know.
The locating pins on the jig are for setting the jig position when mortising the Jamb. If you remember that you will not have any trouble using the jig, really very simple.
8173 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is my second Incra measuring device. They are very accurate, but you must have a .5mm mechanical lead pencil. Some other pens that say they are "ultra fine" are probably still too thick. Also they are quite thin metal so take care of it to prevent it from being damaged.
It should be noted that the hose and adapter from the original kit still looks and performs great, but I now use them on a belt sander, so things work out. It is almost as expensive, by the way, to purchase just the shroud from the parts store as to purchase this kit. It would be great if Amazon started just supplying the shroud, as the price would become reasonable and it is the part that takes all of the abuse.
3694 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had a light that came with my Milwaukee set but I wanted a second one, the light seems to least for ever, and puts out a lot of light and is rugged.
7521 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You just bought the best saw money can, the Milwaukee. Now, I agree, this should be in the box, but seeing how you get what you pay for, and some fools will actually compare price on Milwaukee with (Brand B). Milwaukee chose to make this an extra, probably to hold the line on the saw. Now, you aren't actually going to cheat yourself because they hafto market to fools are you? OF course not. So just buy it. What are you reading this for?
The cap iron may need a little lapping at the front bottom to fit smoothly against the plane iron. The blade comes with a serviceable factory edge but I honed mine nonetheless. Check the blade for flatness and lap the back if necessary. The bottom of the plane should be checked for flat and the sides for square before you commit to using this on your finer projects.
8670 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good airflow and not a power drain. Has powered two framing nailers but need to give compressor a breather when going fast. While using one framing nailer no problems even while using the hitachi pneumatic stapler for fastening sheathing. Also good air supply for cleaning tools and inflating tires.
6712 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I'm actually buying a replacement battery (after 4 years of use), but wanted to add a quick comment that this has been a favorite tool of mine. I put together computers, screw network eqpt. into equipment racks and occasionnaly use it to torque wood screws into pine 2x4's and occasional drilling into sheet metal as well as other light tasks. It travels well and has good battery life and surprising torque for a 2.4v device. I'm presuming no one buying this will be delusional enough to think they're goingto drive tapcons into concrete with this thing, but for "light duty" this is a gem. I used to buy craftsman and black&decker, but both are a mere shadow of their old selves, most notoriously, B&D is now simply a marketing firm for lowest bidder import junk tools. This tool is the real mccoy.
3551 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought these in March 2010 and DeWalt has definitely beefed them up. They're now heavy duty steel stops that weigh over 2-lbs. Worth having and worth the money now.
9664 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great great tool. Saved me from my less than carpentry skills.
P.S. Make sure that your table saw is connected to some kind of dust separator. Cutting dados produces a lot of saw dust :).
730 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good price and product
9331 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 wow great tool
not 1 missfire since
8248 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's a nesting, need I say more
Dave Fuller
729 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fit my lamp
9649 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This has to be one of the best levels I've used. I'm construction electrician, so my tools tend to take a lot of abuse. It's magnets are very strong you really have to pull, to get it loose, so it won't be falling off when you have your hands full, it's vials are large and easy to read, which you'll appreciate when there isn't alot of light. When I think of the money I've spent on the cheap levels, that have taken a dive from 40' up, I wish I had bought one years ago
7745 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ordered this for my Dad and he was very pleased with this caulking gun. I know some seem to have some difficulty, but Dad said it worked fine for him.
6229 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 This is THE recip saw, from the inventors of the tool, look at all the reviews on here. So why have I burnt 2 up in a year, and I'm just a weekend warrior? While it was working, it was sweet: cuts well (a comment about orbital action, I was told by support that it only takes effect with the pressure of being pushed into the cut, but I didn't notice any difference in cutting speed), toolless blade change, toolless shoe adjustment, anti-vibrating thingy, detachable power cord (by the way, this is standard Milwaukee, I have a right angle drill and a grinder from them, makes it easy to replace if you ever cut through it, I wish more tool makers would do this) and it just feels nice in your hands. What I've got now is the blade doesn't move at all and it makes a loud whirrr sound, I think it's the clutch (someone, somewhere told me that it has this to protect the gears, frankly I don't think you could possibly hurt the gears, but on my dime to ship is a clutch cheaper for their service dept. to replace?). Another possible cuplrit is the orbital action, for this reason you might consider the 10amp from Milwaukee which doesn't have this 'feature', one less thing to break. Since this has happened to me twice (the first time it was right out of the box, so I figured I got a lemon) I came here to shop for a new saw and decided to see if this has happened to anybody else, but I guess not (how could this be? I was only making plunge cuts into solid logs...) Well I'm off to shop for a new saw.
- High quality fit and finish
5912 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Buy these blades and not cheap blades - you get what you pay for in power accessories. These are like Sharks - it will handle wood cutting. I use these in my Dewalt Jig Saw on high variable speed. You want be sorry. Pay the few dollars more. Hope this helps.
8046 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a one sturdy heady duty clamp that any woodworker should have a few. I love them. Home Depot currently has a sale on these
1450 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These bulbs match the original lights in my chandelier perfectly. They were easy to install and at a great price.
8986 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 it does the job
I had a project going at the time with several half-lap joints where the ends extended a little proud beyond the edge. End grain! Yikes! That's not going to machine well. And I want to use a 1/4" round over bit with my router, but before I can do that, I need to take that end grain protrusion down to flush with the other surface. Block plane to the rescue! A few quick swipes with a very light cut and it looked perfect with no breakout on the grain. I am a happy camper. I also picked up a stone and honing guide, since now I'll be using my planes a lot more. Next step is to get a few diamond honing stones in finer grits and get really serious about having insanely sharp tools.
1210 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Think people, think!! This is the company's overall rating....as soon as their product gets enough bad reviews they simply list another fresh.
2342 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Arrived as advertised.
7034 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought Bessey bar clamps the same time as I bought these. They fit better than the rubber pads that came with the Bessey and leave no marks on the wood.
I made a fence with a piece of MDF and made some 3 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 3" blocks to attach the toggle clamps to the MDF with bolts (the bolt holes in the MDF are counterbored for the bolt heads). It's pretty slick: I can attach the auxiliary fence in a few seconds and remove it just as quickly.
3169 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The saw is great the light is not. The light does not stay adjusted as the saw is used. It is virtually impossible to replace the bulb. If you can get the bulb out, finding a replacement is difficult. Don't bother to order the light!
Buy this product without hesitation.
Be sure to use safety equipment and take all safety precautions as I think this could cause a lot of damage in an instant.
201 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Seems to not be as bright anymore - will turn on kind of bright but then dim.
8134 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My life depends on this stuff! My home is built into a steep side-hill, and there are many places where I cannot setup a ladder. The Qualcraft Pump-Jack System is inexpensive, easy to use, safe and reliable. I'm very happy to have equipment I can trust.
2681 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This stand is made of fairly sturdy steel and should last for many years. Well packed and came later than the scrollsaw itself. I would have given this item 5 stars but the directions sure could have been better and there are no protectors on the bottom of the legs to keep them from scratching the floor, just holes to bolt them to concrete.
This glue forms a bond tougher than the wood itself. I recommend it highly! It's the best I've ever used.
2907 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My wife gave me the DeWalt DW788 for Christmas 2008 and I have use it most everyday since then. I have never had any problems with this saw. It very well made and runs smooth and quite. Set-up of this was was really easy I had the saw up and running in less then 10 min.
excellent
It is a universal dust bag that works on all PC tools with the dust port. We owe Porter Cable great thanks for this innovation.
6617 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just finished building a router table extension to my table saw and used this base plate. It worked perfectly. The instructions are helpful. The product seems to be of excellent quality.
3089 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 ok
Don't cut corners, however. Don't read this review and then go out and buy a cheap belt sander... get the one that can handle the job... get the quiet one... get the one with the best tracking... get one with plenty of power... get the 362VS!
2664 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This light has proven to be a real workhorse around the shop. When installing cabinets, getting to hard-to-reach hardware or just doing DIY stuff around the house, it's always helped out. The battery life is very good and the light's tough. I'd recommend it for anyone who owns the DeWalt 14.4v drill. Buy an extra battery just for the light. A simple idea that works well.
Buy a hose kit or two since none is supplied.
6682 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Jorgensen's are the best. I own a pair of Jet brand and a pair of Jorgensen's. I accidently knocked all 4 on the ground, and both Jet clamps cracked and split. The Jorgensens barely dented. The screws have always worked perfectly. If you are new to this style of clamps, they have a learning curve but don't get frustrated.
1754 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great blade. Took some time to arrive, but I guess it was worth the wait.
Aligning parts for glue-up is easier than ever. The slots allow about 1/8" side-to-side play for aligning the joint. Once the Beech wood biscuits hit the glue, they swell to tighten up the joint. My first project was a drill press table - so nice not to have holes everywhere from the brad nailer.
606 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 The light it gives off is good, the clip is good.
CMT has been selling an angled wrench for Porter Cable routers. I bought one for my router table and the 7518. It helps in changing the bits, even with the ProMax router lift.
This tool was very easy to use and accurate!
This is one of several Freud dado sets. Less expensive sets than this one use chippers that use two pairs of cutters rather than four, and that may result in less smooth cuts. The next step up (SD608) uses a device that offers an additional width -- 7/32" -- and uses an adjustable insert to eliminate the need for shims and reduce the amount of shuffling of chippers and that you need to do to change widths. But unless you need to change widths frequently during each session, this set (SD508) is an excellent choice. It will definitely give you a good range of widths and clean, accurate cuts.
6174 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Sturdy, heavy, and machined well. It's easy to use. Mounting it to my bench was straight forward and only required one person, though two might have added some efficiency. Wish they had supplied a way to affix the bar-end caps - I ended up using some tiny wood screws, but it wasn't as simple as it might have been had there been a pre-engineered method.
8516 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I now include Estwing whenever I building a tool kit for family or friends. Hands down, one of the top tools I own and will give to others.
9075 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Not much you can say about a saw blade. This thing does perform as advertized; it cuts wet pt wood smoothly and does not bind. It has a very thin kerf and a smooth coating that seems pretty durable.
8545 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exceptionally good quality, durability and precision. A must to have with your table saw.
8890 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is my first ryoba-style saw, and so far I've used it mostly for cross-cutting white pine, 1x4, 1x6, 2x4 etc. and a few miters. I actually prefer it to my circular saw for this purpose, as it's easier to follow a measurement straight across. Compared to a regular crosscut saw, I estimate this cuts two or three times faster. The pull cut has a good controllable feel to it. I would be hesitant to use it on something like melamine, but it should work a treat for hard- and softwood lumber, ply, osb, mdf, and things of that nature. The blade is rather flexible, the teeth are exceptionally sharp and the plastic handle feels sturdy enough. Definitely a good value for the price.
I usually sand with three grits and when changing belts it is rarely necessary to touch the tracking adjustment.
3781 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great blade sharp cuts hard wood like a dream low vibration no chatter .
who wants to save his or her joints in the process.
These Starrett combination squares are something that you will grow to use more and more often. Soon you will wonder how you ever lived without it. Highly recommended.
5813 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 all good
The XtraFlex2 gets great battery life, unlike the the itty-bittys, which I found went through batteries like crazy. Of course, the LED "bulbs" don't burn out like the itty-bitty blubs (and the XtraFlex2 doesn't heat up from its bulbs, either). The XtraFlex2's integrated battery pack is also great; no getting tangled up in a cord while you're in bed.
9663 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works fine
8547 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice stacked dado, well manufactured. Case is handy, too.
I would recommend it to anyone.
6568 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just another clamp
4067 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits my Makita table saw really well. Excellent product quality.. I'm very happy.
I used it to cut baseboards and quarter round base shoes. It got the job done with no problems. It cuts smoothly and accurately right out of the box.
7825 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Top Hammer!
144 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The light is bright for only a few minutes and then it dims to a level that is useless.
have produced professional results without these. Using these in conjunction with 2
272 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice, bright reading light. Works great with my old Kindle or a book.
5866 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good
8380 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Listen up. This is a working man's tool. That's the design. Mine came a bit dinged, like say metal parts had contacted it. Like say...it was at the bottom of a bin of these same hammers. If you bought this to work, you'll ding it up yourself. I will and I barely work manual labor anymore. I used to use one of these till I lost it. The balance was perfect and it is in fact one piece of solid steel. So no part can wobble at all. If I swing any hammer, I pick this if I have choices.
Some of the reviews complain about the black grease on the vise. I just put on some disposable latex gloves. They got a little dirty, but saved my hands. It also helps ensure that you don't end up with any metal burrs in your skin.
Just an FYI that the numbering used for the Jorgensen DIY kits does not directly correspond to the size of the pre-made clamps.
But this is a very useful light which can be used in many, many ways. I think that, because it's so useful, one is tempted to use it just a little bit beyond its ability to balance itself. With that caveat, highly recommended.
3743 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It didn't take too long to assemble, very strong, makes moving the saw easy. I'm very satisfied.
8832 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My second set. The first are 8 years old and I have beat the heck out of them on treated lumber. I still use them. This new set is for furniture making.
9016 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought for husband, he loves it.
The kit is very easy to assemble, even with my 105lb wife holding the band saw upper arm while I bolted it together - yeah, she's a sport.
7534 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I really want to like this hammer, but the head is ground such that the head isn't really round, the angles are all clearly rushed, and the leather handle discs are off-kilter. Maybe most of them are up to high quality standards, but the one I got isn't. It's still serviceable, but won't be an heirloom like the old ones are.
9882 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I bought this for my wife, who makes jewelry. She loved the lamp, but after less than 3 years, the pivot at the bottom of the lower arm broke. It's not repairable, and I can't find replacement parts. So now I have to spend another $60-$100 for a more durable lamp. $20 per year for a lamp seems excessive.
6785 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If it says Rigid on it , its a keeper ..
7343 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are my favorite clamps! 3/4 is better than 1/2" because teh 3/4 pipe doesn't bend AND the 3/4" jaws are much better guided on the pipe so is less likely to bow the boards being clamped. The multi-disc pipe gripper works every time and lasts for many years. The Sears style pipe clamp feet tend to slip on the pipe so I have to hold them against the pipe while tightening. I often use a pipe coupling to extend my pipe for the wide boards I clamp.
4402 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 1st class glue for wood
I use it as an area light, bouncing off light-colored walls to light up an entire room (and it is a little dim for this). I still carry a flashlight as a backup and I'd recommend the same to anyone using it at night, since you may knock it over, plywood may fall on it, et cetera. It can be used for task lighting. I suspect that the other Dewalt 18V flashlight might be better for that, though.
2985 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work very well fit as described.
5590 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This router works well in my router table, but it is not very easy to use freehand or with jigs. For use in the table it requires the accessory adjuster, and the wrench could be both longer, bent at an angle, and somewhat better made. The power is great, and the variable speed system lends itself to use as a table router. For hand held use I prefer the Porter Cable 691, which is top quality, has better balance and has available far more accessories than any other router.
1345 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works well in my ikea lamps. Just be careful not to bend the leads.
Brief overview:
3632 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 The bars are a little flimsy. When you are routing close to the edge, it works fine. However when you extend it, not very stable.
As for doing inside cuts, no problem. One of the other saws I tried had this big clear plastic guard thing over the end of the upper arm and blade clamp. There was no way to get a blade up through a work piece to do inside cuts. With the Dewalt all I have to do is loosen the clamp off of the blade and I can raise the arm a couple inches leaving plenty of room to line a work piece up with the blade then lower the arm and clamp the blade in place. The only thing needed is a small block to hold the arm up while getting the blade through the work piece.
These combination squares are great for taking a measurement in a difficult to get to area. You simply drop it into the area, slide the ruler out until it stops, then lock it into the base with the knob, then bring the square out, and check your measurement. No more having to dive your head under something, while you contort your body to be able to see the measurement.
12/5/2006 - Update - I just added the IRWIN 3061001 Miter Saw Laser Guide. fits perfect. Read my review of that product also.
8760 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I actually came on amazon to get a replacement blade and this was not much more than the blade so I thought why not. I'm glad I did, my old one has a hollow handle but this one feels much more solid.
7156 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used these clamps to glue stretchers for an assembly table. The bar did not flex under maximum pressure and the screw mechanism was easy to work with. I'm going to buy an additional pair for my workbench project.
Recommend this set to anyone who wants to make cabinet doors.
8793 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Straight away out of the box this thing is sharp. It's a great value multi purpose saw for experienced and soon to be experienced craftsmen. However, if you think you're going to unpack this from the box and be a pro without having used this style just put the saw back before you get hurt. It takes some practice, you're going to have to get used to the way it cuts. Glad I purchased, should serve well as a versatile tool.
Everything about this product is awesome. Quality all the way
9707 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The best magnet torpedo money can buy. Very strong magnets for use in any rugged weather
Somewhat surprised at its ease of use. The ideal three angle adjustable handle gave me hours of comfort in use.
5505 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works as advertised. just get the gorilla tape out and seal the connection and its good to go. It will do the job if you need a step down.
7725 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After a number of Harbor Freight style hole saws in my life, these were a revelation. As someone who manages a factory, I often find myself jumping in to help out and do things my maintenance staff shouldn't be - like holes, hanging, and the like. Picked these up to help with the constant relocation of electrical stuff, moving boxes, and similar.
A small table is more useful than I would have thought. I mean most of the time you're only routing smaller boards, rails, stiles, etc. These sizes are quite manageable on a small table, and I find myself using this little table more and more.
5888 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The 5/8" stranded bamboo flooring I used this with is beyond the hardest hardwood at ~4500 Janka (I had lots of trouble with staples bouncing off the wood when installing). These cut faster (but not fast), and with less effort than other blades, with nice clean edges.. on my cheap skill jig saw! Turned it into a new tool. Even handled the bamboo along with subfloor no problem when I had to trim out some HVAC vent work. no cheap made in china junk here- I could loose myself while looking at the design of how the blades are cut.. good work Bosch!
8094 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is probably the most advanced tool of this kind currently available on the market. The tool which I got in Feb of 2014 is labeled as "The Stair Wizard Pro Line II", it is made by DNB Tools in California (not sure how the name "Wheaton tools" came into play in the tool title) and yes, it is a "made in U.S.A." tool. It is made of a significantly darker wood than shown in the image (likely stained to a darker shade). Design-wise, it is exactly the same tool as LJ-3052 tread layout jig (you can Google its manual to learn how the tool works). It is made of hardwood, which comes both with its advantages and disadvantages. The great advantages are that it would not scratch your new treads and risers and that it is light. The disadvantage is that you have to be careful with this tool because it is easier to break than a metal or a plastic tool. I cannot help saying that we so much got used to plastic and industrial metal that it feels unusual and even slightly weird to work with a tool crafted from fine wood. You don't get anything like this in our "made in China" daily world.
4988 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is an excellent sander. I really work this machine and it just keeps on going.
9919 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Saved me from leaving warps & gaps in my new hardwood deck. I managed to mangle a few 2 x 6 framing members, but no harm to the finished job. It would have been a bear without it.
- Router mounting: The router base is screwed securely to the table, not to a separate plate. The holes are obviously spaced for a Porter-Cable router...I use an old PC 690 router. There are a number of different inside diameter metal rings (like overgrown washers) that fit into the circular hole in the table...you pick the ring that best fits the bit that you're using. The top of the rings, though, is slightly below the surface of the table without any way to adjust them. That's not much of a problem with a long board, but try cutting an accurate tendon when the height of the table changes around the cutter.
Chips
That being said, this is my favorite bit. I use it almost daily. Good magnet, holds bits in strong. I swap tips often, and this is the right amount of strength magnet you would want. not so strong you struggle to get it out.
426 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This was our second unit because the first was so useful. Love the different brightness settings, the flexible neck and easy to clip on base.
I have used other reciprocating saws in the past but none has impressed me as much as the Super Sawzall.
9902 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome product
4982 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Milwaukee Right Angle Drill 3107-6 applies allot of torque to spaces you otherwise would have trouble reaching with a regular drill. It is ideal for drilling holes between studs for electric, cabling or plumbing. The unit is basically their 7 amp variable speed D handle drill featuring triple gear reduction with a Right Angle Drive (RAD) unit attached that can be set in either low gear at 355rpm or high gear at750rpm. The D handle drill without the RAD will achieve 500 RPM. Changing chuck speed from high to low or visa-versa requires removing the chuck, reversing the RAD unit and then replacing the chuck on the other side. This is fairly easy but it takes about 2-4 minutes and requires a couple of tools that are provided. The Right Angle Drive (RAD) can be easily swiveled 360 degrees providing versatility to meet any drilling angle.
6362 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you ever want face frames to line up perfectly during installation, jigs like these are essential. If you want top quality and items that will last forever, these are the only real choice.
7347 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These blades can really take a beating and continue to maintain their cutting power. I must say I am pleased with the type of metal that has been used in the composition of these blades. When it came to this purchase, I really got what I paid for. Far superior compared to cheaper blades.
27 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work great
9575 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 holds the bit
The head(where the light is) is about 1.75 inches long by 0.75 inches wide.
Cons:
2. The hose is VERY flexible and that is something that is important to me since the area I use it in is NOT heated during the winter.
634 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This worked great on a long car trip. The kids could use this to read and play games without the dome lights needing to be on. This was certainly bright enough to light their lap...it was very bright when it pointed forward and caught the driver in the mirror ;-) The design is cute. The kids loved bending and twisting the wire support. I was afraid it would break but it help up well.
2307 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've had mine attached to a jet cabinet saw for about a year now. I experienced poor packaging too. Though not severe enough to send it back, one of the corners came buggered up. Mine is particle board....or a very low quality MDF. The sides are skinned with a melamine rather than a laminate.
8090 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My former boss bought one of these years ago, and we hung thousands of sheets of drywall with it over the 13 years I worked for him. Now, I have my own remodeling business, so I ordered the same model. I was concerned about the quality after reading other reviews, but it arrived in great shape! I inspected each piece as it came out of the box. Yes, there were a few "wear" spots in the paint, but no scratches or dings. A few of the parts have been redesigned, but everything worked like the older model. I'm looking forward to assembling and using this new model. One thing: I almost threw away the crank handle with the cardboard box! It was rolling loose on the bottom...
1161 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great item
1632 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well constructed as any other Porter Cable tool. Work as intended.
None really, you'll have spare hardware, some for the table itself, and a lot for hanging routers you may never have. Alas, none are identified, you'll have to experiment with the bag of leftovers.
I am and I will continue to use this lamp when reading at night. I doubt I will ever use it as a flashlight or a work light unless I had no other choice.
3798 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This set allows fine adjustments to dados - The Freud dado set at the 1/4 inch cut is just slightly short of a full 1/4 inch. In these cases, this set allows a tight fit at exactly 1/4 Inch - more precision - less sanding.
744 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fit GE Profile just fine.
5395 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 ok
7298 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 cheaply built and poorly manufactured. Don't waste your money on this.
A little piece of advice for handling all bulbs like this. DO NOT touch them with your fingers. The oils in the fingers will cause the bulbs to burn out way quicker than they would if you touched them with the baggy the came in or even a piece of tissue paper.
6702 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These things are great. They were a recommendation from a friend of mine that builds furniture and has for 30 years plus. I like them and they work great to hold products. Quick and easy.
8390 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 easily installed and very accurate
It`s not a lot but I will see if that causes trouble.
2718 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been in the business of teaching woodworking for over 20 years at all different levels. I have experienced many different types of scroll saws in school settings and home shop settings. For the money, this is one of the easiest to set up and use I have ever seen. They give almost no trouble at all and are rather vibration free if the right type of blade is used with the right type of wood. Experience is the best teacher in this regard. It is the smoothest running saw I have ever worked with and works well with young wood workers. There may be equals on the market, but I have seen nothing better for the money. I would definitely buy one again.
7889 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent plane to have in the shop. Get one.
- For cutting short pieces of stock, neither 32-inch table extension is needed. Otherwise, all you have to do is unscrew a T handle bolt to lift an extension in place, align its height against the saw's bed by eye, and tighten the handle. Takes about 10 seconds per side. The excellent extensions have cross bracing to provide multiple points of support for varying lengths of work. For really long pieces, I also use a separate work stand, not attached to the Trojan.
3236 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 works very well
- relatively long, flexible arm
6343 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This company makes the best wood glues that you can buy as far as I'm concerned. There are 3 levels for various degrees of stress/moisture.
313 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great. Very convenient.
1390 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Bulb burns quite a few hours per day on my computer desk.
4177 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 So far the cleanest cutting dado I have used. I regret wasting money on the wobble or the El cheapo imports.
"The Dial-A-Width Dado set performs like a stacked dado, but we have replaced the shims with a patented dial system and with our exclusive Dial hub, ensures accurate adjustments. Each click of the dial adjusts the blade by .004". The Dial-A-Width dado set is easy to use, and very precise"
7128 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Thanks
When I get over the annoyance I can sand it flat easily enough but instead of looking like it is supposed to it will look ugly.
I could not recommend a better vendor or product if this is what you need for your landscape lighting needs
8332 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good tool, as advertised, on time. Happy user. :)
6456 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These clamps worked as described, they were great for holding the cabinet faces in alignment so that one person could work by themself and still get a perfect seam free fit. I would recommend these to anyone who is getting ready to install their own kitchen cabinets. You can go to youtube and find a video on how these actually work. I bought these on amazon.com and they arrived when they said they would and the vendor was great to deal with.
3023 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product, I would buy it again.
531 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Reading other reviews made me wonder whether it was too heavy to use on a paperback book. It works fine if you grab at least the first or last 20 pages. Still, when doing home repairs, its base is heavy enough to angle the light so that it illuminates any dark corner you need to light.
6007 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are the best general purpose clamps out there. Bessey all the way!
2749 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly what I expected.
The unit is solidly made of steel with a hardwood table top however the plastic handles on the crank mechanism may prove to be a weak point.
Also you can buy this clamp as well as most Jorgensen clamps locally for a similar without having to wait or pay for shipping.
7986 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The instructions seem like they were translated from English to Klingon then back to English so I used the pictures on the box as a guide. Once I got it assembled it worked perfectly. One of the few Black and Decker products I would recommend.
I found this blade on Amazon, ordered and had it 2 days later. Installed on my 7.25 inch Makita circular saw. Cut thru those boards like butter. Thin kerf, no wobble, no binding. Nice smooth cut. Exactly as advertised.
It seems that no one can get the largest table part delivered in one piece. All 5 have arrived damaged in one way or another. The last attempt, direct from Delta, was the worst. The part was shattered in several places, almost beyond recognition.
I recently purchased the DeWalt DC520 18v drywall gun (which can be very pricey), because I hate dragging around a cord. But for the overhead work I still grab the DW272! This is a fabulous screw gun for the money! If you are in the market for a corded drywall gun, get it, you won't be sorry.
4680 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After carefully reading reviews and watching videos, I gave these a try. Glad I did!
7305 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great pipe clamps, and I don't think you can beat the price. they can take a lot of torque. very well designed
3105 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I has some oak pieces from a cabinet build that I face glued and cut down for the frame. No flex for a 14 inch band saw. Get the holes lined up when you drill and about 1 hour or less to put together. I do recommend. Some parts not completely square but it's sturdy and easy to use.
7329 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This has been one of the best tolls I have purchased for my shop.
As a test I would hold the probe against conduit or metal ducting to make sure it is reading properly (needle @ 10, pegged to right), then move the probe connector to be sure that the connection is not intermittent. Also don't leave it on, or put it in a box where it can get turned on, it will chew through a 9V battery in a couple days no problem. A disapointment, even at this price...
5119 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've tried a wide variety of blades on my table saw, and by far this blade cuts the smoothest and easiest of any other blade I've used. I'm going to upgrade all of my shops cutting blades to Forrest as money permits. I paid twice as much for this blade as I my last Freud, but the quality of cut is five times better.
- The electric brake is so much more convenient than I expected. You can switch out workpieces within about 2 seconds of a cut. Now my table saw bugs me because it takes so freakin' long to spin down.
87 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works perfectly. Its nice and bright but not to bright that it bothers other people.
6232 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 WOW!
1641 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great product, I use it daily. It took a long time coming , but I think that was porter cables problem not Amazons.
-It's ends are not over-sized, so I didn't have to grind anything off to get it to fit in couplers and hoses. I should note that I, like another reviewer, I had to gasket it with WD-40's companion (duct tape) to insure an air tight connection between it and other four star air handling components.
9556 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Didnt break like the Kobolt ones I bought at Lowes. Now if only I could find all 3. Tools should all come with a chain attached like a pen at a bank or a tracking device.
3391 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I looked at several competitive products and chose this one. This is a very good tool. It is easy to handle as it is light, yet powerful, and the trigger is large. These features give you good control esp with larger screws. I have driven up to 3 inch screws with ease. The nosecone takes some practice to adjust, but once you figure it out, it performs very nicely. My only complaint is that the instructions provided are kind of sparse and you end up figuring out how to use the tool by yourself. Not a big issue, however, as the tool is very simple.
Some reviewers didn't detect much improvement with this thing. It's likely they don't know how to detect the improvement, how to measure for it or that their machines just aren't capable of delivering high precision.
982 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Totally unsatisfactory. The wire connector pins are slightly larger than the fixture would accommodate comfortably and had to be forced in. the bulbs did not last more than a few months in my outside fixtures.
- Some structural pieces are made of plastic and intended to accept threaded metal bolt. Strip easily as others have noted.
It can take plenty of abuse but if the abuse is the result of you being careless or forgetful, it may abuse you back eventually. There's enough stories of people getting clobbered by this thing out there that I pretty much use the handle for all but the lightest work with it and I keep my head clear in case of spinout.
I only had one little problem -- and I believe it is either my misunderstanding something or a problem with the Powermatic extension table -- not a problem with this base: The feet that came with the table saw extension table were not tall enough to reach down to the mobile base's angle irons, even when the feet were unscrewed completely from the legs. Seems pretty odd to me, as that means they were probably not tall enough for use without the mobile base, either... But the problem was very easily solved by cutting a piece of scrap wood and laying it down across the mobile base extension's depth, which then added enough height for the feet to make contact.
1456 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They are very economical compared with my local stores. You can save a lots of time and money by choosing this item.
After putting epoxy on the handle to keep the leather from deteriorating and using this hammer quite a bit, I am raising my review to 4 stars. This is a very comfortable hammer to use. I recently bought a second one and it didn't have the epoxy issues of the first. Also, I noticed that Estwing is now making the handle a little thicker.
1484 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have about 20 lights, with varying voltages between 12 and 14V, and I think I've gone through about 12 of these in a year. I don't think its the voltage, however, because I have about the same failure rate on each circuit. The only good thing is these are dirt cheap. The original bulbs that came with the lights went out just as often, so I can't say that these are any better/worse than those. Not sure if they were high quality to start with. Again, just buy a bunch to have on hand. Gotta go change 2 now.
3080 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Pretty expensive for a flashlight bulb, but they work as they should.
5997 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bessey clamps are some of the best clamps out there - I own many - I would say the TGJ2 are the better choice - the LM series clamps are light duty - but I have built many pieces of furniture with these TGJ2's and at a third of the cost of K-body clamps, they are an excellent choice.
9995 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If I had a dollar for every time I had to loosen the chuck and switch dill for driver I would be rich-er. With this Rapid Loader I just might throw away the chuck key.
1306 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
1349 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly what we were looking for. Thank you.
5562 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Husband purchase.
48 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very well made, fits LightWedge exactly and gives good protection against scratches, etc. Keep in mind this is the case only, the LightWedge has to be bought separately. LightWedge is excellent for reading in bed if your husband does not like light in the room when he is sleeping.
7849 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 estwing hammers, the very best tools for a carpenter, framer, what have you. excellent.
3489 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These crown stops were purchased when I bought my saw. They are very handy when you need them. I recommend them with the Dewalt saw.
It cuts well and has a great case that stacks in my workshop and stays organized and out of the way.
3900 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ran across this item and could not beat the price, Would have liked more availble collar shims (quills) i believe they call them, or at least be to buy as a accessory. but still like the product The item was as described & super fast shipping, I highly recommend this seller. Thanks.
658 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We're very happy with this product. Arrived very quickly, worked perfectly in our outdoor lights. Price was excellent, and quality is high. Thank you!
4. If you are so inclined, the hold down accessory is top notch and goes on and off very easy.
2227 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is probably the best of the previous generation work lights. With the newer li-ion batteries and LED bulbs its outclassed on battery life and bulb life by newer offerings. But even the newer models don't offer the flexible snorkel that this has.
Care was taken to make sure the arbor was correct size.
Another benefit of a stand with tires that stay on the ground: you can then roll the opened stand to a different location. E.g., #1 - store the stand/saw set-up in a nearby secure location for the duration of a job. Then when starting work, roll the stand/saw where it's most convenient. E.g. #2 - if the stand isn't exactly where you want it, roll it there, without folding it up. Stands like the HTC or Delta 50-155 are unwieldy to move once they are opened, especially if you're alone.
Hope this helps. They really are worth the price and effort to install.
cheap and 2. I plan to use it as a means of "using" my batteries and recharging them before they die. I hope it is worth it.
The Mag 77 is the smoothest and comfortable saw among the three. If this is your first saw beware the torque on start up, it will turn the saw in your hand a little, once you're used to it its not a big deal though. The weight of the saw will also help keep your cuts straight.
As to the dust bag, the sawdust does tend to plug the chute between the blade and the dust bag. It takes a lot of cuts for it to clog, but if you take the dust bag off and clean the chute, the first time you see shavings coming out the front of the joiner, it is very easy to clean out. If you take the dust bag off and attach a shop vac to the joiner, there is no problems with the chute clogging.
2996 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works for my dewalt flashlight, ,but too expensive, almost ridiculous,,
3050 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This should have been standard part for the router. easy install and works with a 2 1/2 round over bit.
1630 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 exactly what I needed
822 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bulbs work fine in existing fixtures and cost like 10% of what name brand bulbs cost.
WITH THE LED UPGRADE from dewalt for $25 (DEWALT DCL0900 Replacement LED Bulb), it can light up a 20x20 room when aimed at the ceiling. My power went out and this light lit my huge room for hours before changing the battery.
2878 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I researched (too much) be fore buying this saw. Was considering the top ranked Milwaukee also. Ultimately, this saw has better adjust-ability, and is the only saw where you can adjust the shoe plate to parallel with the blade. I do furniture building and need a precise saw. Unlike some models, it has an extra long and square-edged plate for following straight edge guides. I found out that even USA based DeWalt recently switched to making their tools in China. Milwaukee is actually Chinese owned. With its aluminium base, this saw is best for furniture work I think. DeWalt has Nylon and Manganese base plates for more durable use cases.
An Atlanta Handyman
1452 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Received bulbs earlier then expected and installed one right away. These bulbs are great!!!!! Excellent value in comparison to prices at all hardware stores in Illinois.
6158 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've gotta weigh-in on this item because it seems to be unfairly downgraded by some reviewers. If you read the description for this item, and realize that it is as basic and simple as described, then you shouldn't be disappointed by what you receive.
(...) These Bessey's are hassle free and reliable. The cheap clamps are made with a square tube the clamp rides along. Consequently they take a great deal of pressure without showing any signs of bending. The limitation to them is that they only have a 1 3/4" throat depth, whereas the Bessey's have 3 1/2".
2385 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 How can you go wrong with Dewalt, other than the price...
4643 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Excellent tool. Beats the heck out of a feather board. I set these up on my Jet shaper. It's the first time it ever worked like it should.
5974 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I own several of these Bessey clamps in various lengths, and I think the world of them. I have never experienced the bar "bowing" like other clamp bars tend to do. With a reasonable pricetag, I think these are some of the better all-around clamps on the market.
Perfect treads & risers, first time, every time. The only downside I can see is the rubber edge guides, if you're scoring with a utility knife & not marking with a pencil (which gives a more accurate line) it's easy to nick the rubber. But I get it, with metal edges I could see it getting trapped on a convex stair. So take the good with the bad, I guess. Best one I've used by far.
5570 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I did not realize how badly I needed this wheel. What a difference.
When all is done, the table folds up nice and neat. Folding or unfolding it takes a little getting used to, and you have to watch your fingers so they don't get pinched, but overall its easy once you get the hang of it. As an apartment dweller with limited space for storage, I found the fact that I could easily fold and store the Workmate to be its key feature. And now, even though I don't have a garage, I have an handy table on which to do work other than the dining room table.
4197 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I managed to get it put on by myself with no problems and everything fit well with one exception. The actually riser block didn't sit completely flush with the bottom half of the saw. It still tightened down securely and hasn't shown any rocking yet, but it is something I am going to have to keep an eye on since it rocked quite a bit before tightening the nut down. Other than that all the parts are quality goods and fit on perfectly. The saw is up and running, milling green hardwood logs better than ever even without a motor upgrade.
9923 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Gift. Got what he wanted.
7567 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Milwaukee ought to be ashamed of itself! That fact that this essential accessory for a circular saw is not included with the saw is bad enough, but then to be gouged $25 (plus shipping) for fifty cent piece of steel is outrageous. Adding injury to insult is the fact this guide is poorly constructed. As others mention, you will need to do some filing to get it to fit the saw. Why is it that the manufacturers of far cheaper saws manage to include a rip guide? That fits smoothly into the saw.
6557 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good!
5001 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This drill works great. I own two of them. I had bought one for myself, and then bought one for my dad. It has lots of torque to drill thru the toughest wood. And the handle makes it easy to hold on to.
As noted by some other reviewers, this saw makes a lot of dust even with the dust bag attached. I borrowed a vaccuum adaptor from my hand planer and now attach my shop-vac to the mitre saw. Still some dust but that is what I expect when I am sawing through wood!
Do not use a spade bit on this drill if you are not strong, unless you hold the side handle. If the bit stops abruptly, this drill could damage your wrist. Even if you are strong, Be carefull.
2230 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Met Expectations
6209 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This item, for it's price, was a big disappointment. For me the issue was not finding a suitable trashcan. (Found one at my local home improvement warehouse). My issue was the total lack of design consideration as far as vacuum leaks were concerned. The basic principal of this thing, I guess, was just to drop this thing on a trashcan stick two hoses IN the holes on the lid and just hope all the air leaks would not drop the efficiency of the system to the point that it would still move some dust.
2166 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good product.
6197 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It does just what I expected it to do. It cuts through stuff and does it well. What more could a person want?
431 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 It appears they (China) makes a single light model because that is what I got. The ad clearly says 2-light, but there is only one bulb and one setting, on or off. It does seem bright enough for me to read by, so I'll keep it and hope it doesn't have all the problems others have had with the two light model.
Also the reduced shank after the threads allows the top piece to be pulled up extremely tightly without having had to drill a clearance hole through it.
If you're looking for the same quality for a less money, consider Freud's 6" stacked dado set.
242 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ordered one for my 11 year old to read at night, she loved it so much that my 8 year old wanted one as well!
3680 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had one of these for +20 years in my business and one day it finally gave up the ghost. It is a great sander. The new one runs as well as the old one (and hopefully lasts as long). Relatively light weight, aggressive and easy to handle.
448 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Remember when things like this were $30.00? It's inexpensive and works terrific. Tip: if you are travelling and don't want it turning on in your bags, just take one of the batteries out. Even works good to illuminate your laptop keyboard!
8191 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 simplifies layout
Red coating is still intact (as with all my Freud blades with the exception of 7 1/2" construction blades which get a lot more abuse).
5658 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used this on my saw blades and cutters for about five years now. Not only does it improve the cut, but prevents buildup of pitch and resin on the blade surface. I spray it on the blade surface before and sometimes during use. I don't bother to wipe off any excess, it doesn't affect the cut. This stuff is especially helpful on the small bandsaw blades (3/16), I use for cutting out bandsaw box's, I can definitly tell the difference in the tight radius cuts. I also use it extensively on my Freud thin kerf saw blades, it seems to help the blades run cooler and I get less "burning" in the hardwoods I typically use. This is a real good product and I would recommend it to everyone who values their expensive cutting edges.
421 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Light - (Blue) is a cool quality light. Nice, attractive blue color too. Lightweight. Buy the cradle available for it. You won't regret it. It attaches to anything metal. B003B0JPKW . I use the wall outlet's electricity; never used batteries with it yet. Strong LED bulbs with 2 light settings. Quiet clicks when changing light settings, so you won't wake your wife/husband.
5275 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this reducer when creating a dust collection system for my contractors table saw. It worked as intended with the components fitting snugly and properly reducing to the size i needed for my shop vac.
3009 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this sub-base after I purchased the PC router kit ... and could not fit a router bit through the standard base. I doubt I'll ever go back to the standard base. The clear base gives you a much better view, and of course, allows the use of larger bits. Porter Cable should just include this base with the router.
7729 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Consumers who want to drill a hole either use their ingenuity for this infrequent task (abusing a tool like a drill bit in the process), or purchase a cheap nesting hole saw set. The latter generally holds out for a couple of holes, then is too dull to continue or it falls apart.
The tension knob has numbers on it so you can get the tension the same each time with each different blade. No guessing where to turn a knob.
1662 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The Porter Cable 1700 series comes with a 3/8" collet. Go figure. That's OK if your a production shop, but they should sell the darn thing with a 1/4" collet because it costs a fortune and their customers probably have a lot of 1/4" shank bits.
The one main drawback, and it isn't terrible with the 16 oz Estwings, is the pinging when striking a nail. It is still there some, but not enough at all to dissuade me from using it often. This is the reason many Estwings are referred to as "singing hammers", as it is easy to tell who is using an Estwing, but it is also the sound of a quality hammer.
887 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 About a third the price of those at local Home Depot or Lowes. Not much else to say as yet.
154 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 My first reading light love is by the same company: mighty bright; and it is the travelflex model. Actually, if I could combine the light quality of the XtraFlex2 with the design of the travelflex that would be my ideal light. ;) This is hands down the best light quality I have found but the design is a little too bulky and heavy. I find it to pull on the pages and I find myself adjusting it somewhat regularly as I read. I think this light is best suited for larger, thicker, heavier books.
So far the joiner has performed to my expectations. The fence has been accurate and easy to adjust, the blade depth is very simple to change and the performance has been excellent. The dust collection is decent considering the amount of chips this thing produces.
The book light is well-made and has a rugged casing.
4942 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When this Kit arrived I was pleasantly surprised at the completness and quality. The blow molded case is not excessive in size and holds everything just right. I've used many other tools but never have I used a plate joiner. Today I can truely say I made the right choice. The adjustments are all evident and handy to reach. I made the tool ready for the cut in a snap. Placed the tool where I wanted the cut and "bam" with ease the cut came out exactly where I wanted it. I think the price and quality and ease of use makes this a five star winner!
8682 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Using this blade will instantly bring to your mind a hot knife through butter! Honestly, you will literally envision it the moment you start using this blade. Well worth it.
6757 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My main application for the clamps is quick set up for threading my weaving loom. I use two quick-grip handi clamps and two C clamps. This can usage, of course, can be generalized to any application which requires to hold things in place.
7085 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Rigid quality ad a fair price - Rigid plumbing tools are the best out there
2037 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 .
If you have a TS-300, this is the insert to buy.
5895 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are fast cutting and do a good job if you are doing rough in work but if you want something for finer work bosch has good blades for that too.
11 amps of power and it feels like more. This is one big, robust saw, period.
Bessey BPC-34
4184 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had this dado set for about 4 years and have plowed untold feet of dadoes and grooves in hardwood, plywood and MDF. I can always count on getting clean, chipout free, flat bottomed dadoes with this set. The 3/32" chipper makes it much easier to set up for undersized plywood or oversize laminates.
100 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Got this to put next to diaper changing station and it works great. Light is very white and plenty bright. Not for those looking for a softer light. All in all happy with it
8782 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love it. Using it to measure and mark gives confidence to my work. That's the bottom line. I trust this tool.
It is not the end of the world but I guess I was expecting something that I don't have to modify to make it right.
2734 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a well built router edge guide by DeWalt designed for use with various DeWalt Routers.
2144 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love it , love it , love it. DeWalt really thought this one through. Form the smooth belt drive to the cam lock table. I can not find fault with this saw. It has absolutely the largest capacity of any SCM saw on the market. It is the only one with such a huge fence to support your material. If you need to bevel cut , just turn the knob , and it slides out of the way. No one else gives you that option. (If Makita did , I would be more inclined to go that direction, since their LS1211 is such a sweet saw, even more refined than the DeWalt.) The cam lock table is a very nice improvement over a screw knob design. The whole saw is very easy to adjust if it gets knocked out of whack by careless workers. It is however pretty heavy to lug around, so I mounted mine on a Trojan Miter saw stand. Now I roll it around instead. It sets up in less than 2 minutes. If you need the capacity , you can't go wrong with this saw. If you don't , consider the DW705.
6016 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fits perfectly with my dewalt table saw
* I am sure this thing cost about $3 to make, but just hold your nose and spend the money. Getting rid of the dust is worth it, at least to me. It would also be nice if PC, or someone else, made a nice series of adapters. Every tool I own seems to come with a different size dust fitting.
It is well made, and yes it does spec out properly. I used Incra measuring instruments to check the rule, and the Bosch digital protractor to check to see if it was dead on 90. It wasn't off by even a tenth of a degree.
4855 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice sander. I call it "The Beast". It sands like a dream and while it is heavy, that is a distinct advantage. All I have to do is control it, not much pressure to use it. Great time saver. "Release the Beast!!"
5382 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I ordered it by mistake. Not worth returning it though. It is very sturdy and polished as the picture shows.
3796 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This filter fir the 50-875 like it is supposed too.
I didn't have any trouble assembling the kit. The instructions are okay -- not perfect, but if you're assembling a router table, you're capable of figuring it out.
Remember that stout little monster that spins like crazy and eats everything in sight?
9778 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It compares favorably to the $30 red Amflo hose at Home Depot/Lowes (Goodyears may be a bit lighter and thinner). I bought two and cut one to make a 20 ft. and 30 ft., to have three different lengths available (I bought the barbed threaded ends at Lowes).
3552 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No body but no body builds a better saw than the people who invented the thing so long ago. Yeah , other companies make fine tools. But none better than the skill mag 77. Dewalt tried to copy the design , it was a flop. So they came up with their new hypoid framing saw that doesn't even compare for durability. Milwaukee makes an even bigger wormdrive with a 15 amp motor . It's an also ran. Makita made a super duper hypoid gear saw that stripped gears like they were going out of style. I'll admit that their new one is a lot better than the first but it's still not a skil. Unless you live on the east coast , when you drive by a construction site, 9 times out of 10 you're going to see a worm drive skil saw. There are reasons why .They are the most durable. They run the smoothest. They are the most powerful. I conducted a test of several framing saws. I ran all available wormdrive and hypoid gear saws as well as the Porter Cable blade left 15 amp saw with marathon blades down 16' 2x douglas fir as fast as I could without tripping a breaker. My partner timed me. The skil was the fastest by over a second. Then we switced places. Same result. At the time we had no preference for brand. In fact , we were hoping the new Dewalt would be the best ripping saw. With its bright yellow color and its 15 amp motor, we thought it might be. Not! The 13 amp skil blew everything away. I must say we were impressed. I continue to be to this day. The mag 77 might be heavy but not overly so. In some instances the weight is an advantage. if you are cutting close to the ground , tilt the lumber so the saw is going down. It will glide through with no effort. The length of the saw is also a plus . When crosscutting sheet goods it is much easier to go all the way across from one side without changing your position. The in line design also makes it easier to follow a straight mark on your material. The depth markings are a nice feature for a rough reference point. I have a few minor caveats though . The aluminum shoe isn't as tough as the steel on the older saw. The cords crack pretty bad just past the strain relief. I don't know of many power tool cords that don't though. I think my Bosch and Hilti cords are in tact. If you want a 15 amp motor, a blade brake, a rafter hook or a lightweight package , this is not your saw. If you want the most powerful smoothest running most durable workhorse of a saw then look no further than the skil 77 original or lighter mag 77.
5803 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awsome
Saws included are 7/8, 1, 11/8, 11/2, and 21/8. Thus, it does NOT include the 13/8, 13/4, 2, or 21/2" saws listed. How do you get a description this wrong?
9970 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This rapid load holder for hex-socket screw-driving bits and hex-socket drill bits work great. You can hold the adapter while the bit turns (very good design).
2667 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GREAT
1769 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
Edited to add later: I have been in the process of building a home and have gone through two of these saws. This saw is great for doing small, sharp cuts in trim or stair work, hard to reach places or intricate cuts that you simply cannot do with a jigsaw or any other power tool. Don't keep looking, just buy this saw and get working.
to the cheap ones. Spend some extra money and buy a real tool !
They are well balanced so allow you to run your drill at higher speed (so you can work quickly) without overly taxing the drill spindle bearings. The side access slots to allow you to remove the waste quickly with a screw driver is another nice time-saving feature. Dropping a star as I think not having a 10c hex-key included is silly particularly as there is plenty of space for one in the case.
5486 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 BEEFY! Nowhere close to this price will you find as powerful and reliable a router! This will drive panel-door bits with ease! Very happy with my purchase.
4927 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 WOW, what a machine.
7742 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Es una herramienta muy bien hecha y duradera no dudara en recomendar este producto. 100% Recomendado. Es un producto de una calidad superior
5259 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Seems to do what it promises.
1391 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Use these in our motor home lighting system and bulbs work very well. The price is great compared to Camping World and other RV outlets for this type of replacement bulb.
The switch to turn it on or off, is on the backside of the head & is quite easy to turn the light on & off when needed, but stiff enough that it does not come on when it is not needed. I hope I said that right.
8798 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 i think it really is a better square than my $ 20 lowes tool -- worth the $$$ --
4277 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Easy to use. Makes clean, square cuts, although the top needs to be cleaned up a little. If I use the entire set, I can only get the nut onto the arbor of my Delta contractor's saw. This seems to work fine, though. The shims aren't labelled as to their width.
3235 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I purchased this light for the Dewalt DW788 scroll saw that I bought for my wife. I have SEVERAL Dewalt power tools and am USUALLY EXTREMELY happy with them. This light is an exception. It is bright, but that comes at the expense of temperature. It warms up the work area which might be good in the dead of winter, but not in the summer.
710 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 love these bulbs and the price
3542 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the third miter saw i've owned and by far the cleanest to operate. Most dust is picked up by the bag and with a vac connected , there is no dust at all.
We've used this to turn large paneling bits. Most recently an enormous one that we had custom made. It handles it perpendicular to the grain with as little strain on the motor as could be anticipated.
3818 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This is being fraudulently presented as being sold by Delta or being an authentic Delta product. Both of which are not true.
9592 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Disappointed, did not work very well with 2x6 treated lumber. The drilling is slow and the countersink slips. Don't buy!
8627 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Estwing produces some of the highest quality tools that I have seen and at pretty much the same price as everyone else. All their products are made in the USA so it shows that we can still produce great products at a competitive price. For sure, I will put my name on all my new Estwing tools because they are sure to be something a neighbor will want to borrow.
424 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This was a great find and fit the bill perfectly. My daughter is in the 5th grade and most of her classmates ended up spending double for the exact same product!
6814 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This wrench is just as good as any wrench made from a different material - the difference is this one is so much lighter than the others! It makes for easier carrying of tools, and easier leverage.
3421 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works Great..
3835 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just what I needed
1208 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Terrific! My tree is lit up again and these bulbs will last a lifetime. I might just buy more trees
Good product not much to say about it, I would recommend to a friend!
Finally, this table obviously will not match Incra systems; but it is good enough for literally every type of routing, except generation of complicated joints such as box, dovetail and so on.
1. Holding down boards when plunging a plate joiner (biscuit joiner).
for this POS than I spent on the original sander.
9659 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice bit holder. Works great!
847 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I ordered 3 packs of 10 bulbs when I received my order , I only received 3 bulbs. Two e-mails to shipper I received all of my bulbs and life is good. This is the second time I have ordered from these folks and never had a problem before or since.
4079 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fein makes a great machine and blades. But if I have a large project I buy the much cheaper blades and find that more cost effective. But when buying one to have in the tool box I buy Fein.
2267 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this knowing it was not designed for my Delta TS300, but I also knew that it was modifiable. I have posted pictures of how I set mine up.
3136 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 We bought this to replace a cheapo ryobi circ saw.
8974 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great product
858 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use these bulbs for landscaping lights that flood upwards against my home. These lights are perfect for this purpose. The lights are extremely bright and make the outside of my home "pop". Several neighbors have commented on how great they look. After I installed them I bought another set as a back-up
2917 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly as advertised
9359 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Been doing decking for about a year now and I always seem to have a few boards that the crown is impossible to get out. Thanks to this tool it is pretty simple. My boss and and a crew member started laughing when I pulled it out but next thing I know they were both using it.
8586 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Gave it to a friend as a gift, I own 3 estwing hammers and will not use another brand. Great quality and price... with free shipping is cheaper than Home Depot.
5745 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Contemplated on which router table to buy and ended up buying the bench dog. It will take you about 30 to 40 minutes to put this together and the instructions are good. The fence on this table is very robust, accurate, and easy to adjust quickly. I can make adjustments and square the fence up using a Swanson's Speed Square in about 10 seconds. Saw dust collection works great with a standard shop vac and very little dust accumulates inside the cabinet. The MDF top is very durable, but easy to drill (if needed) and feather boards attach neatly also. The fit and finish of the bench, including the top quality plywood panels and door, is almost as nice as a fine piece of furniture :) Now, to quell a few myths.....The cabinet does not amplify noise, it deadens it. Your router will not overheat in the cabinet either. If you're going to run your router for longer periods of time, then it would be probably be a good idea to open the cabinet front door panel ocassionally. This table would be an awesome addition to your wood shop!
131 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great Product. The whole family loves it.
I bought this for the DW745 table saw. The unit IS compatible with the DW745, it says so right on the packaging. BUT it requires some router work for proper safe use with the DW745 type 3. Maybe it worked without modification for the DW745 type 1 or type 2, I have no idea.
Even though O.S.B. is cheaper than dirt at the moment it is against my nature to throw away something that might be used in the future, so I set up a couple of saw horses and proceeded to remove the charred edges of the remaining sheets. I think I can use this material to rebuild my old chicken coup. I used a straight edge and marked my cut lines and went to town with this little saw. It is very easy to cut long straight lines due to the total lack of vibration and the great sight line for a right handed user. It cuts almost as good as a table saw with a little practice.
5400 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good product.
5709 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 all my drill bits are clean and always sharp, and I never worry about makeing them dull again.
If you need to make thin, super accurate cuts, then this isn't the attachment you're looking for. (I'd estimate the width of the two piece blade is 1/8").
2703 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This light is, in general, well made. I'm disappointed with two aspects of it: 1) I'm using it on 9096XRP batteries, and the handle design does not balance well with them, (perhaps it's better with the smaller Lithium batteries), and 2) the elevation of the light can be adjusted from horizontal through vertical by rotating the head at the joint where the head joins the handle, but cannot be angled lower than horizontal at all. The first three times I used it as a work light, I had to find something to block up the back of the battery to get the light aimed low enough to light what I was working on. Why a rotating joint to change the elevation of the beam? Beats me. It seems gimmicky, and it reduces the utility of the light compared to a normal friction joint that would have allowed for simply grabbing the head and setting it to the angle I want - including declined angles.
Highly recomended. GW
These have the advantage of holding up to 1500 pounds per pair, which is 500 more than most of the competitors. Yet they are surprisingly light, and store away taking up only 2" of depth.
1659 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fits the 6902. solidly made. USA Made! works well wish i'd had gotten sooner.
The good points of this sander have to do with it being very powerful and a random orbit sander. Powerful is good for smoothing large surfaces quickly. Quickly is good for me because I hate sanding so much (I own at least seven electric sanders -- I must hate it). Random orbit is good, frankly, because you never get the surprises that an instant of inattention with a belt sander gets you (I am in awe of those of you who get perfect results every time with a belt sander -- you are better than me). This machine is nearly as aggressive as my P-C belt sander, and much less likely to carve low spots or dig in an edge.
6854 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Like one of the reviews posted previously, I use the TeleSteps ladder for inspection. In that regard, it really has no equal; when it's all knocked down it is the smallest possible package in a quality ladder. When set up, it's a genuinely good 12 and 1/2 foot ladder. It's very light, sturdy and both well-thought out and made with a high degree of manufacturing quality.
The plastic case has a blade storage compartment that seems to want to keep opening, but this is EXTREMELY minor. In fact, if it wasn't for that I would have titled this review "6 Stars or better".
It makes very good clean flat bottom dado's and comes with
6053 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bucket Boss is known for great durable, and useful products, and they certainly live up to the legacy in this product. It very comfortably fits my 14.4v B&D Firestorm cordless screwdriver. It also works good with some cordless screw guns in a repetative task such as drywall, or siding. The large pockets for bits are also very handy. There is room for more than the standard three that most holsters have. The unique bit guard on the bottom is very handy in keeping a drill bit out of your leg. Overall, I highly recommend this drill holster to anyone over all comparable drill holders. You won't loose here.
5952 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked great
1966 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the premium of routers. I will be using the router with my new Jessem router table.
326 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As presented- Thanks!
1402 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are so much cheaper than what they are in a typical box store...so far they work great and if they don't last as long it doesn't matter considering the price of these bulbs...although I have not noticed them having a short life at all.
The D-Handle is comfortable and ergonomic. Since it plugs into the handle, you can unplug the motor once it's stopped and it balances perfectly on its top.
I quickly ran out of the blades that came with the kit because they wore out extremely fast just cutting soft wood trim. I ordered two replacements blade from Amazon and although they were very expensive, they wore out just as fast as the blades that came with the Fein tool kit.
117 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This lik guy pack huge lighting power but won't bother your pillow mate.
My only disappointment is in the battery life, being a couple of hours.
say about this Goodyear product. Looking for the same hose in a twenty
6988 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My house sits on a hilly lot and every time I used the ladder to clean out the gutters or do some painting, I would have to get some scrap lumber or bricks to level my ladder. This was not only inconvenient, but unsafe as well. I finally broke down and purchased these levelers and they work great. They took about 10 minutes to install and are easy to use. They are also significantly cheaper than the Werner levelers. I have since installed another pair on my other ladder. For me these are a must have item and I highly recommend them to anyone who has to use a ladder on uneven ground.
8489 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Like all the other reviews I love this tool. Bosch just quit too soon. The tool needs memory, maybe a calculator to divide angles, a laser would be cool, carrying case, a ruler scale along the body, reduce the size and give it extensions. They could have just done more.
...but this Milwaukee 1/2 drill is simply the best in this category.
The thing I like best about this blade is the way it worked on my old saw. I used to have an ancient Craftsman direct-drive saw (where the blade attaches to the motor directly, not to an arbor). This kind of saw seems to be subject to more vibration and run-out than cabinet and contractor's saws with an arbor. With this blade and the matching stiffener I even got good results on the old saw. It does even nicer cuts on my new Jet contractor's saw.
1696 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this base is indespencible when making bowl projects and work where you it is hard to use a fixed base
6366 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought mine to hold shop-made jigs in place while routing and sawing. They are very convenient to use. The jaw has a maximum opening of about 2", but to get a really tight grip, about an 1 1/2" thick or less works best. I always keep the black release lever on the top handle if I can. Two of these will hold a jig very tightly. The rubber pads will not mar your workpiece or slip.
I prefer this to the 7310 and 309. I have had them last for years with daily use. This is a great trim router but that is all we use them for. We have other types of routers for other jobs (all porter cable too, btw)but have about 10 of these with flush bits, bevel bits and 3mm round over bits and they all work great. The bits don't get changed other than to sharpen them, but I have never had to use pliers on them. It is cheaper for us to buy a router than to pay someone to take the time to change bits. I have had more stolen than break.
5963 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 works fine, if you use 4" drain PVC the 4" pipe fits perfectly over the ends of the elbow.
The only downside with this size saw is that you can't cut an angle in 2x wood. That was not an issue for me.
869 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price and so far working great.
4625 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Not Happy at all.
9775 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome tool! Works great
4375 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Looks great. I use it to cut plastic and molding. I have not got a chance to count the teeth to see if all 80 are there.
4900 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Feels like a dream in your hand, cuts like a champ..If you can spend a little extra buy this saw, it's well worth it for the handling..
I've also attached the light to a "normal" desk to give me some well-needed light in my music studio.
There is room for a typical box of 1/16" to 1/2" dril bits in the bottom of the box with the drill, the extra hand grip (unattached), and the cord folded in.
6006 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 still using after yrs.
The only downside is the bulb. An incandescent bulb is an inferior light that quickly drains battery life. As one scientist put it, incandescent bulbs aren't light producers as much as they are "heaters that produce light as a by-product". They literally eat through way more energy than is necessary.
6599 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These clamps are the best I have ever found for building Dollhouses, small furniture, etc. They are padded well so they don't mar the wood and they clamp very tightly as well. I have used them for several years, as they are available at a local Home Improvement store. Yes, they are pricey but they are top of the line. They make bigger ones as well and I love them, too. I have never had even 1 break! Buy these, you won't be sorry!
2088 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have owned this sander for about a year and have been very pleased with it. It is a very comfortable tool to use, and with the hook and loop system makes it very easy to change the sand paper.
6112 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very sharp and if it lasts as long as my last one is a good buy.
But if you, like me, have little money and lots of time--this is the tool for you.
9293 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I drag this this constantly and run it over and it still stands up for more. I would have to say that I would recommend this to anyone.
7998 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The workmate 425 was purchased for me by my husband as a Christmas present. We spent a little time putting it together or should I say adding the necessary finishing touches. We had a little problem doing so but not too bad. By the way all the parts were in the bag!!! Once put together I was very pleased with the quality of the product. I use it to hold wood bark for carving wood spirits. It does a great job. All in all I am very pleased with my purchase and now my husband wants one for himself.
9053 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Heavy but dependable
Tough hammer that you can learn on and have for ever. Mark it, these hammers grow legs. Pink spray paint or red???
Nice feature, well made.
8640 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product
I had read the reviews of this product on Amazon and noticed that a lot of people have problems with fitting this set to their saws. I tried to install the inside blade, all the chippers and the outside blade. There just isn't enough room on the arbour, the only way i could get them to fit was to remove the inside blade washer. The inside blade washer is big, it takes up about 3/8'' on the arbour. Dewalt might have a slimmer inside blade washer on the market. With the entire Dado set on the arbour i tried turning the set by hand and noticed that the inside blade was rubbing against the blade shield. Obviously the inside washer should not be removed, a fairly slim inside washer is a must for this Dado set on a Dewalt DW744. I'll have to spend money on returning the Dado set and swapping it for the set with the 5/8'' bore. I'm sure this is a fine Dado set once it's compatible with your saw, Freud should include a list of compatible saws with the instructions. Colour coding the shims and chippers would be a great idea as well.
2406 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product.
2848 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The DeWalt DW908 18-volt flashlight is a nice piece of equipment and great to have around the garage. Purchased it because I have five or six other DeWalt 18v tools and a couple batteries, and they are all outstanding quality.
4809 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No problems with it. fit great.
5128 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great Item
3994 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Seems every bit as good as the battery that originally came with my drill/driver. WIsh they had an even lighted battery -- LOWER capacity would be OK
8998 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ordered Goodyear, got Continental. Seems to be the same (I have two other Goodyear hoses). Highly recommended. Spend the extra and get name-brand rubber hose (like this stuff)...not stiff PVC.
Oh, and just in case. These do fit 3/4" pipe clamps. I have the Pony clamps and they slide on tightly so they should stay put.
8235 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm really getting spoiled by these Incra rules. These Incta rules are just great. I can also recommend getting the 6" straight version and the 90 degree rule, too.
7425 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This table is very nice alot better then my hand me down hand made. I always thought I was going to lose my fingers on my old table. This table went together in about 1 1/2 hours. It was nice to find a company that makes a table and fence that goes together this easy and everything was pre drilled. I had a JessEm lift and it fits the table. Its been a plesure useing this for the last 2 weeks now I don't fill like I'm going to be called 3 finger louie any more. I would by this table and fence again.
2563 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After reading many articles on table saw kick back, I decided I did not want to be the next victim so I bought the Biesemeyer 78-431 T-Square Anti-Kickback Snap-In Spreader (For Delta Left Tilt Unisaw). I removed the original blade guard and kickback device after one day of use. The blind spots were distracting and aggravating. When it came time to install my dado blade, there was the factory splitter. Aggravating to remove and more aggravating to install and align. Without completing the re-installation, I worked for a few weeks without both. MUCH nicer and no aggravations!
I rate it 5 stars because it is an excellent design. I use it mainly for holding boards when cutting with the circular saw and holding my chopsaw. With the legs splayed out, it is very stable.
7793 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect! Does the job perfectly! No problems with it.
9378 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 WORKS VERY GOOD
9333 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I'm still not over how cool this attachment is. With this in my arsenal, I can cut wood and metal, and sand anything... all with my angle grinder.
6340 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good item
6533 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought these for my husband to use woodworking. He likes that he can use one had and how well they hold pieces together tightly. He wants more.
5977 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does what it is supposed to do.
8709 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Use this for my Delta contractor saw and it's a solid product. I would but it again
9863 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love this little bit!
Pros
3002 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's sturdy, very bright light, good swivel head (but takes a few moments to figure out how to turn the head), battery lasts a long time, very reasonable price, and is perfect if you own any DeWalt 14.4 volt cordless tools. Even if you didn't, it would almost pay to buy this with a battery and charger!
2966 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I already had the batteries so i just needed the light, but wow what a nice flash light. for the money you cant go wrong.
8775 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 High quality. A pleasure to use. Considerably more expensive than other brands, but if you appreciate quality you won't be disappointed.
3713 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm pretty sure everything that should be said has been said about this belt sander. I worked with the PC "locomotive" belt sander for years and that is a fantastic tool for heavy duty, continuous surface sanding. However, if you are looking for "medium range" belt sander (not too heavy, not too light) and versatile (can sand large surfaces, but is also capable of fine control for things like sanding the joints of frame and panel doors) this is the sander for you. I find this model versatile enough for all purposes even to use one handed for scribing panels, trim and moulding on site. The DeWalt variable speed 3 x 21 is too heavy for one-handed use, and the super light plastic belt sanders made by DeWalt, Makita and Black & Decker are worth avoiding.
9332 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A kick butt attachment for grinding wood... But be SURE to use a guard...it will hurt you bad... I do live edge tables and etc...it works extremely well to do rough shaping...
1526 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great LED bulb. I replaced my Malibu halogen bulbs with these and the work great.
With all that power, I have not experienced any binding, stalling, kicking, burning etc;
2224 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love this light it is very handy to have when you are working on a project that needs direct light. It can be adjusted to shine wherever you need it.
6532 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Have only had them for a short while and used a couple of them and they work well. Would give them five stars, but I try to avoid doing that until I've had a product for a long enough time to verify its durability & performance over the long haul. Meanwhile, they're great and worth the price.
883 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good price and works well. I use it in my Kenmore stove top microwave. It's been in there for months and I haven't had any problems with it. I would order this product from this vendor again.
3054 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I ordered this product for my shop and it was exactly as stated and worked perfect. Fast shipping, reasonable pricing. I would recommend this product to everyone.
9800 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've always had good luck with Milton Quick Couplers and needed more to use with my RapidAir kit installation. Works great.
I looked at lots of router table options. My shed is my shop and space is at a premium so I knew I had to go with a benchtop model. At first I was leaning towards the Kreg. But the looks and reviews of the Benchdog won out in the end. This is a very nice table and I'm very satisfied with my decision to purchase this over the Kreg.
3832 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Recently took advantage of a Porter Cable combo set--buy their biscuit joiner and get their 1 3/4 HP classic router free. Good buy. Had one of these routers years ago, gave it to my son and have missed it ever since. Problem is it came with a standard two-handled base. Outfitted the router with this D-handle-- which offers great control. Only problem is the router has a long cord which has to be bundled up when using the D-handle to keep the cord out of the way. Pricey but worth it.
6221 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If your starting out or a seasoned fully equipped woodworker, this is one piece of equipment, that you will wonder how you ever did without. At first I was disappointed like so many others that their wasn't even a tube mount on the head to hook up your hoses to. It is really nothing more than a stamped out piece of plastic that will accept your 4" hoses. After going through the duct tape, and band clamps, with less than stellar results, I came to the conclusion (duh) that the coiling action of a 4" hose is the right size to wind it into the opening. Thereby creating a screw the hose in, effect. I also used the 4" Jet wire clamps on the inside, just to make sure it would not gradually slip out. The fit is rather tight, and leaks very little air. No tape or anything else is neccessary. Makes for a clean professional looking fit. Wish they had put that in the instructions to begin with. It seems so obvious now, but who would know then?
8149 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This won't wear out - ever - it's worth the price (which isn't that much). Please don't mess with Harbor Freight garbage. I have a pile of hammer heads broken off of cheap overseas handles. Get these - you won't ever regret it and you won't have to buy more hammers in the future.
The Blade and Bit cleaner works as well as the household cleaners I have been using to clean the pitch from my blades.
BTW -- The setup instructions mentioned that the saw's mount points lacked screw threads, and that you had to use the included self-tapping screws with a drop of motor-oil. On my saw, however, the threads were already there. After you order the supports, you might want to check your table saw and see if there are pre-threaded mounting holes. If you don't see threaded mounting holes, go find some machining/motor oil.
7453 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you work with wood, you need a few sets of these. They're strong to the point of being unbreakable, they won't flex under any reasonable clamping load, and they stay upright and won't roll around.
8217 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great value, nice item
The answer to that conundrum turned out to be simpler than I first thought. I didn't like the idea of throwing several tools in one soft bag, might as well just chuck em in the back of the wagon. Individual soft bags however is an excellent solution. I have several small GateMouth tool bags which hold one tool and it's accessories. A simple colored tag tells me what is where without having to wear-out my unzipping skills. Bags can be thrown in (theoretically, cos I'm way too 'anal' for that sort of carry-on!) and seem to nest together without any puzzle-making expertise. These bags get a big YES from me!
This is a good tool. Cross cutting wide boards is simple and safe. You start the motor and lower the blade at appropriate distance and push the blade back through the material. This is much safer than pulling a radial arm blade through the work.
4094 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
5776 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have not used this item yet but I am sure it will be just fine as is other items I have bought here.
3721 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Before this, I used my dad's 12A Crapsman saw. This one puts it to shame. It's lightweight for its power, well balanced and solid as can be. The kit is nice. The hard plastic case holds 2 extra blades, the saw and the wrench. I like the arbor lock and blade wrench that are included, and the Makita thin-kerf rip blade that's included is second to none. My first impulse was that the Milwaukee equivalent is probably more durable, but probably not worth the money for someone who's not going to use it daily. Also, if you've ever watched Norm Abram, this is his saw. He uses it for framing, general carpentry and even in his woodworking shop. This is probably the best saw for the money. I do feel the slightest bit guilty for not buying American (DeWalt, Milwaukee) though.
Also great to remove excess wood on a bowl worked on a lathe
8975 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent
8923 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I write a tool review column for an online magazine and also a bimonthly printed magazine. I am going to write a featured report on these saws. I can actually cut a kerf faster with this hand saw than I can with a jigsaw with a famous Swiss made blade.
7111 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It was worth every penny to buy this stapler instead of renting one.
2789 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Will try to make this brief, but my wife wanted to get into intarsia, especially, and other things that would require a scroll saw. My woodworking shop is pretty well equipped, but did not have a scroll saw. Looked at several brands, prices, etc. Read lots of reviews. The DeWalt is at the top of the mid-priced machines. Although it was a new venture and we were unsure if it would become a long-term use thing, decided that a cheap one would probably sour us on scroll sawing altogether. We don't have other scroll saw experiences to compare with but can say that we have been very pleased with the performance of this machine. The quick blade release is an absolute must have. The throat depth works well for us. It is smooth running. Don't know how a $1,000+ machine could be that much better?
2050 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This router runs very smoothly. I have 5 routers and it ranks near the top of the ones that I have.
8126 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They stay sharp and really cut thru anything like its butter. Good investment.
5884 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These wood blades were purchased specifically for laminate flooring and they work fine for what I need the tear thru isn't that bad and nothing tape won't help prevent.
Also, this light is durable! I've dropped it sevral times from 25" on frozen ground while climbing poles and it keeps working. Best of all-never have to buy batteries! I LOVE IT!
3703 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We're using this with a wire brush head to remove old coating on our log home and it is working well. If it lives through that we'll use it as a backup to our battery powered right angle drill, which eats batteries quickly doing what we are doing now.
5971 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 does the trick
9616 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I only buy Milton couplers and connectors because they are quality products and don't leak!!
There's no dust collection port. That seems silly, and I kick myself for not having noticed that before buying it. I thought something this expensive should have that basic feature.
4308 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice small sized handplane
9379 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits well and no leak.
The cuts on this blade are extremely smooth. I used it on some malamie to build an outfeed table for my table saw with no chipping.
Wish it had a laser guide like my battery powered Ryobi saw, but not a deal-breaker.
The clamps are no good. You have to screw them in or out to adjust them. We adapted a set from a B&D saw.
All the best,
8523 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fast Delivery, great product!!!!
1104 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good deal. Second order of these for me.
Works as well as the more expensive model it replaces, (took a dump at 2yrs old)
5987 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 UPDATE January 2016 - I successfully created 2 inserts for the Dewalt 7491RS saw to be used with the blade guard and riving knife that came with the saw. However, due to the horizontal movement of the curved riving knife when the blade height is changed, each insert can only be used for a specific height range. I made one insert for cutting 2x4's and plywood. The other insert is for the maximum blade height (I think 3.5 inches). If anyone wants specifics about the slot length needed for the riving knife on this model saw just post a question or comment. Unfortunately, you need to cut the slot very close to the back edge of the insert plate in order for the riving knife to lock into place under the saw table. But with patience and a fine touch you can cut the slot to work without the need to cut the slot through the back end of the plate. I really like these plates. The side adjustment screws make it easy to get the plate to fit snug and the top screws let you angle or level the plate as desired.
8348 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I particularly like the lighted end on this sturdy cord. There is nothing in my appliance arsenal I would not trust to this extension cord.
I like the 6" square better than the 4", mostly because I'm slightly fumble fingered and there's more to hold. There's also a tiny symmetrical 3" that is great for showing off when you pull it out of your pocket.
9191 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have two of these yellow Goodyear #045 air hoses that I bought here on Amazon probably eight years ago and they are both still in service today. These hoses were made in the USA and seem to handle being dragged across the concrete floor in my shop without issue. I normally run about 100-PSI through them continuously and even with all the use these hoses have had, they still don't have any leaks at the fittings or show any signs of splits or bubbles forming in sidewall. I think the price for these hoses was also reasonable and I would definitely buy them again when my old ones do finally wear out.
9460 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I ordered this product to work with my DeWalt nail gun and am absolutely pleased with the quality and price of this product. I placed my order a week before Christmas and it arrived in plenty of time. Five stars. This product is easy to roll up and will be in service for a long time.
And last, my shop-built right extension table has a double thickness top (one and a half inches thick). This guard attaches to the saw at three points. Two are pre-drilled and tapped holes on the rear of the cast iron top of the unisaw. The third mount attaches with an "L" bracket to the underside of the extension table way out at the corner farthest from the saw. With my thicker table, the third mount was 3/4" lower than the other two. Fortunately, there was enough room on the mount to redrill it. Had my table been any thicker, I would have had to get more creative.
7957 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Although the "genuine leather handle" of this E16S hammer is more like a slick hard lacquered wood, its quality is unsurpassed. Oddly, this model is about 3/4 of an inch shorter than the Estwing E3-16S 16-Ounce Rip Hammer which has a nylon handle. Between the two, I prefer the nylon handle, but having a steel tip on the handle's base is helpful for positioning and nudging pieces into place. As others have noted, this is a classic for good reason: time-tested design and simply a beautiful tool to own.
8642 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This hammer is just the right size. Feels really nice in the hand and not too heavy at all. I am thinking of buy the next size up for bigger jobs.
I titled 'rating depends on use' - and if you are looking for a block plane simply to knock of edges, or perhaps a small area of end grain, in say softwood - you might rate this a 4-star as others have. But if you are thinking of changing the bevel angle from 25 to say 38 - trying to make a miniature smoother - lots of luck.
194 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The XtraFlex2 LED book light is light years (no pun intended) better than the old itty-bitty-type lights that used incandescent bulbs.
7887 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Purchased this for my husband's wood crafting projects. He uses it about every day and has been very happy with the quality.
Other than that, they are perfect. Easy installation (the holes are pre-tapped on the new 744 saw), very nice movement (they retract in about 10 seconds if you don't want them in the way). Makes it dramatically easier to deal with larger boards. The stock rip fence and miter gauge are totally functional with this in place.
2238 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is one awesome machine! I upgraded from another brand and what a difference, I should have spent the extra dollars to start with, and highly recommend seriously considering this scroll saw for anybody wanting to get into scrolling, or even for those with any experience at any level. First and foremost - blade insertion is easy and simple with just a little practice, insert the blade top first and snug the thumb screw, and if you are at 90 degrees with the table the bottom fits right in, tighten both blade screws. The machine I moved up from had adapters for the blades, and it was a very frustrating procedure when having to poke the blade through a hole, attaching the adapter to the blade, then hooking the adapters. With the DEWALT all it takes is turning the tension lever to the off position, releasing the top blade screw, poking the blade through the hole, then resetting the top blade, and resetting the tension. Once you get used to it, it only takes about 5 - 10 seconds to accomplish this. The machine is HEAVY, the table probably weighs about 50% of the total weight, and when bolted down produces very little vibration. The instructions for putting it together are very clear, and unless you are into power lifting I recommend getting help to get it out of the box and onto the work surface. I've been cutting out patterns in both 1/4" and 1/2" wood, and running at a slow speed (real curvy lines) on both thicknesses, and the machine does not bog down at all. Overall this is one outstanding saw, and well worth the investment. I've found that working with it is much less frustrating than my old one, and I actually enjoy working on it.
I can't believe 1) Porter-Cable doesn't ship this as standard equipment!! and 2) that I waited SOOO long to buy the thing.
Well worth the purchase.
7159 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These router bits worked just as you would expect. They are very easy to setup and cut very clean with little to no tear outs on the stile and rail bits.
Note that this comes with threaded ends, no couplings. You get to pick which ones you want and install them. I suggest going with a universal female coupling. Most of my items use industrial fittings, but there is the occasional must-have that uses an automotive fitting.
2.) The new 330 isn't made in the U.S.A., where as the old one is. For the price, it should be made here.
933 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These work great and are very affordable. Tried some LED lights and nowhere near bright enough. These light the kitchen up nicely and last longer than the overpriced ones at the big box stores and less than 1/3 of the price.
4301 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Solid, well constructed tool. Works great!
4041 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 multiple cuts through 2"x6" rectangular tube with no problems. Plenty of power, my only regret is not having a D handle which would make it easier to use.
The teeth are too agressive for the thin plate. I get the roughest cuts imaginable even though the blade has plenty of teeth. When you start the cut the blade vibrates and makes a wide kerf. When you are cutting the blade does not track directionally at all.
- Very easy to assemble: two screws/a couple of minutes and that was all!
It is hard to find a blade that will cut plywood, and melamine, and do crosscuts, all excellently, and do rip cuts good as well. This one does all of them. To see Freuds blade use recommendations chart, click on the blade picture at the top of the ad.
3928 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Heavy weight and works. Does every thing it is supposed to do.
2412 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 At work, we call it "The Best Saw In The World." I am a timberframer and use this saw to cut kerfs at the correct depth. It has also done some duty as a general framing saw and a diamond blade wet saw for cutting stone. It gets dropped a lot too. We have other saws on the job, but this one is always getting used because it is light, powerful, and stays where it is set. The only real flaw to this saw is that the aluminum plate gets bent, compromising the precision this saw is capable of. But that is our fault for being so hard on it.
I have an 8" Grizzly joiner which is what I purchased this Makita unit for. For now I will purchase new (razor sharp) blades from Grizzly at $50 a set once a year or so until someone comes up with something that works with longer blades that is equal to the performance the Veritas Mk II delivers on smaller blades.
8229 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Estwing has been making quality hammers for a long time. This hammer just continues to solidify my opinion that you simply can't buy a better hammer anywhere.
2921 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Wow, blades did the job perfectly with an exact fit.
Quality build
4871 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am a weekend woodworker who builds tables for sale. I primarily choose walnut and cherry with a natural edge as my species of choice. Up until recently my 4 x 24 inch sander was a porter cable. I use to call it the "beast" becasue it so aggressive. I recently chewed up the power cord with it and decided to treat my self to a new sander. After reading the reviews on Amazon I bought the Makita. Its is truely a remarkable sander. Its balance is terrific and it does not beat you up like my old Porter Cable. It gives great results and I could not be happier. If you are going to buy a "big dog" sander make it a Makita.
quality seems average. i can't speak about reliability as i've only had it a month or so.
3677 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I researched a lot of belt sanders before deciding on this unit. I checked out various sanders at my local Home Depot and talked with some local contractors. I narrowed down my choice to this or the Porter-Cable. In the end I decided on the Makita for the following reasons:1. The Porter-Cable is simply too heavy. I use this sander in the vertical as well as horizontal positions. It is heavy enough to be substantial and has a powerful motor, but is still easy enough to use with one hand in many different positions. 2. The dust collector is in a very unobtrusive location compared to the Porter-Cable, in addition it really works. There really isn't much dust produced when using this sander. 3. The flat back allows it to be clamped to a table and used as a parts sander. The variable speed control really comes in handy here. 4. Price wasn't a big concern for me, I was going to buy the sander that fit my needs. For someone who needs a medium duty belt sander that will be used in a variety of job I recommend this one highly! Some other larger/smaller units may be better at specific jobs, but this one is really a jack of all trades. 5. The motor is good, not a monster, but powerful and able to sustain heavy sanding for long periods of time without excessive heat. In addition, the brushes can be easily replaced. 6. Belt tracking mechanism worked flawlessly. One person in one of the reviews here complained about belt tracking. If you adjust the belt carefully it stays on track for a looong time. Maybe that person had a defective unit, or more likely, a belt that wasn't perfectly square. There is no way a non square belt will track correctly no matter how much you adjust the tracking screw. Congratulation to Makita on a job well done!
3676 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Was terribly disappointed at first - A clip fell out on the belt's first rotation. After an hour take-apart, the clip was back in place, and I set out to strip old paint off of a window. I was very impressed. This little unit had some claw, but not too much that I wouldn't use it for some pretty fine work. Held it aloft for 10 to 15 minutes at a time, and never felt the weight. Also didn't see any sawdust because it was all in the bag! The plastic case could be stronger, but then there would have to be other compromises, like weight or price. This sander strikes a fantastic balance for the do-it-yourselver.
7081 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great bit set; very clean cuts. Not sure why the other reviewer said there were poor instructions. The set came with concise paper instructions, as well as a mini DVD, which contains a video that demonstrates use of the bits. This is my first use of a set of this type and I had no issues. The only thing to be aware of is that the panel bit does not have a back cutter; as a result, the panels are going to sit proud to the rails and styles (assuming all are the same thickness), unless you reduce the thickness of the panel.
7454 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have built several cabinets using pocket hole screw technology. If you haven't tried pocket hole technology yet, make the switch, it works really well, but you need the special clamps. If you do a fair amount of woodworking it's well worth the investment.
767 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 So far so good after 9 months - I expect these will last as long as bulbs I could have purchased locally for significantly more money.
2433 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like it
6858 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Top of the line! They are light, strong, and have an unbeatable bight.
Again, DON'T WAIST YOUR MONEY ON THE BENCH. PUT IT INTO THE TABLE TOP AND FENSE SYSTEM.
8096 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Reliable product
5898 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The best jigsaw blades I know. Cut 2x4s square without any blade marks. That makes it good for fine wood also. For this price is a gift...5 blades for the rest of your life.
7432 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I used this simple adapter along with a couple of clamps to connect my shop-vac to my table saw. A couple of layers of masking tape had to be added to ensure a snug fit. I have since seen a similar but cheaper item (clamps included) in the local big box hardware store.
6979 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Exactly as advertised.
I understand that there is now a Bosch that bevels both directions. If you decide that it's important to you to be able to bevel both left and right, I'm sure you would be happy with this choice also, but I have never found it to be complicated to work with only the right bevel capability on this saw. It's simple math.
One reviewer says he had to use a VICE GRIP to adjust. NO ONE should need a vice grip to adjust their drill!
Recently doing some light-duty sanding on a small dresser and the belt started slipping. Then stopped. Opened up the machine and found that the secondary drive pulley (the one that is attached to the drive "wheel") is made of light plastic and had broken (sheared-off) at the "hub" of the pulley. This is a little 15-cent peice of plastic that is on the critical drive-train. Seems very foolish of Porter Cable to do this. My local tool repair guy told me they did this for a while but supposedly they are making it with a metal gear/pulley again.
7804 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have owned the other Aluminum Taper Jig with the Screw On stop, and I recently purchased the Rockler Fiberboard Jig which went in the trash can. Bear in mind I use these for production work, and I make my living as a professional cabinet builder, and although some people are not happy with this one, I LOVE it. If you need to do tapered box fronts as I do, this unit is perfect. The removable and adjustable stop is the best part of this unit. All taper jigs are a pain to adjust, but with a little patience and time, it can be done just right, and this tool does the job. I was considering modifying my first aluminum one to make the stop easily adjustable, and easier to swap to the other side. This one does all of that. For the money, I find this one the best one so far, and if it gets lost, I'm buying another one. Whoever came up with the adjustable and easyily removable stop, my hats off to you! VERY NICE JIG!! Take your time when setting up your tools, the payoff is a finer end product.
6971 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great product. works as it's suppose to.
9647 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is my second Goodyear, made in USA, air hose! I guess somebody needed my first one with my favorite 50' extension cord more than I did as it disappeared from the job site last week!
1279 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Arrived and so far operates as described.
I was particularly impressed when I cut a 1 1/4" wide X 1/2" deep dado for an INCRA Miter Channel - 32" in a 27" x 36" router table top. I made the top from a double thickness of 3/4" MDF edged with 3/4" poplar and with 1/16" laminate glued to it. I checked the surface flatness of the laminate with a straightedge and feeler gauges before I made the cut and it was flat within 0.010". The cut with the Freud dado stack produced no chipping of the laminate at all; the edges were sharp and clean. I want to qualify that a bit because I did take some precautions with these cuts. I used a zero clearance insert on my table saw, and cut the exact slot width with the cutters I was using. I also used a sacrificial board clamped against the exit side of the dado to prevent any blow out of the poplar or laminate. And of course the dado stack was quite sharp, being relatively new. I also took the precaution of running the first 3/4" wide cut down the center of the slot, checking the edges, and then enlarging the slot in both directions. After that first cut, I ran a piece of blue tape across the corner of the exit end, for extra insurance. It all worked and the bottom of the dado was very smooth, with 2 light score marks. From end to end, the width of the slot varied by 0.004".
1523 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Replaced my 20w landscape bulbs, these appear to be brighter and work great.
4348 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 After producing several slightly misaligned joints, I noticed blade was not parallel to the fence. The manual says to adjust the fence parallel to the base. I checked and it was parallel to the base, but the motor is skewed slightly so that the blade is NOT parallel to the base, and there appears to be no adjustment for that. You can force the joint parallel in softwood, but not if you are joining hardwood. The problem is compounded when you join two pieces of wood, each with a 1/32" error. You wind up with a 1/16" offset you have to sand down. Very disappointing.
2577 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Super heavy and powerful. You don't need to use extra pressure to make it sand like the lighter smaller sanders.
2302 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellent, quick ship, exactly as described.
7488 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was astonished when i could buy a bigger box of these screws on line cheaper than a smaller box at the local big box store.
9022 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Ends would only screw on 1/4 of the way. Hose seems sturdy. Maybe just a defect but needed a hose so had to buy one at tractor supply and then send this one back for refund. Quite a hassle
3342 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I have urgently replaced this base (suppose to be mobile base) by HTC2000. Absolutely no contest. Wheels are too small to keep equipment parallel to the floor surface. In addition, it is not as sturdy as HTC2000; is more expensive and is more cumbersome.
2465 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great flashlight, good beam and you cannot beat the $10 price for used as it's brand new. Fast shipping thanks
8520 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm not a professional builder, but I have put in a lot of hours on home improvements on my house, including a few week-long sessions working with a crew doing an addition on my house. So while I may not have as much experience as a pro, I have pounded more than enough nails to get a good idea of what I like, and I really like this hammer. While a professional framer might use a heavier hammer, like something in the 22 ounce range, this one is just perfect for me. It's well balanced, drives straight, very comfortable to hold, and as far as I can tell, indestructible. Everyone who picked it up liked it- including one of the framing crew we had to chase down to get it back- but that's another story.
487 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This book light is great. I like the fun purple color. The light itself has two settings of brightness. I do wish it had a dimmer setting, but it is not a huge problem. It clips right onto my kindle and lights up the whole screen. Now I am able to read in bed and not have to worry as much about disturbing my partner. This reading light will also come in handy for travel. The price was also excellent. Great buy.
9128 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good hose.
The fine adjustment really works. The soft start is smoothly soft and the variable speed control works as promised.
I've planed literally thousands of board feet with my two planers. Sharp blades are a joy to work with, and take a lot of frustration out of woodworking. I hope these suggestions are useful. In any case, your blades will eventually wear out, so keep a set of spares on hand. Happy woodworking!
First of all... these reviews include many people complaining about how difficult it is to put the shims on and off... I dunno, I'm a VERY impatient person, but I found the 5 seconds it takes to add/remove a shim worthwhile.
2241 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great item! Great Price!
2526 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent for keeping a straight edge while working with my router.
902 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ordered and received very very fast. Happy with the bulbs!
2840 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The downside is that it is quite heavy, though that can be a advantage to keeping the saw stable when starting a cut. The aluminum base seems very rigid and gives confidence on keeping the cut on course. Nice hard case with space for a few additional blades though you have to be careful stowing the cord to keep it away from the blade. Hard case is much better than the bags supplied with my other DeWalt purchases. Warning - no fence is included - you have to buy the over-priced $20 DW3278 fence separately.
1136 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great deal! Far cheaper than the hardware store.
This 10 pack is a great deal and a fair price. I had no duds on arrival and all bulbs are still burning bright after 8 months.
846 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bulbs seem to be of good quality and were packed very well. Arrived on time. However, what I thought was a burned out bulb, may be something more serious as the fixture is still dark. Hope to have it working soon.
7731 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent range of sizes, works great for home improvements (we're re-doing a bathroom). The tooth well made and Lennox reputation suggests it's made to last. The carrying box well organized to make it as petite as possible.
6615 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The dw268 is the best screw gun on the market hands down. I will buy more when the need arises.
With this minor quibble aside, I'd buy this saw again in a heartbeat.
These clamps will stand on the floor on their back without any other support. You can also clamp up panels and stand them up and the clamps are stable that way too!
4069 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These worked great. Hardest part is finding exactly which ones you need. It came with a diagram to show you what combination to use for different widths but for a perfect fit it takes practice. Saved me a lot of time using this as opposed to just the saw blade making many cuts.
2167 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as expected
Is it perfect? No. The height adjustment is at best, primitive. I've just learned how to set its depth-of-cut with minimum follow-up corrections. The nut that is supposed to secure the base to the body needs to be tightened with pliers, since hand tightening is just not enough to prevent it from loosening and then moving during a cut. My trimmer came with the full laminate-trimming kit in a nice steel carrying case, and back when laminate counter tops were still acceptable in kitchens, this kit was great.
Two speeds better than one?
1881 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Bought this for oomur hand held rockwell saw, works great and serves its purpose, would definitely buy again
4698 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works as expected
All in all, if you need a hammer that can handle most jobs, this will be a good one to have in your DIY arsenal. I highly recommend it.
Brightness is good, I think they could use even a dimmer setting though. Clip holds to books just fine.
3875 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These blades cut super smooth. The only downside is that they create a lot of fine dust but that is expected.
3403 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Typical Dewalt product, made to last and works as expected. Nothing to complain about here, these things are great when you're doing any type of crown molding work.
2640 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works fine. take your time setting it up and it will do the job.
7097 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love it, cuts great
Oh, and by the way, these are excellent, heavy duty, American made pipe wrenches.
182 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works perfect
7568 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's a rip fence! With three thumb screws to hold it on your saw. I would take away stars because it should have came with the saw, but that's not really an accurate assessment of this portion of it. It is well-made and much more sturdy than a universal aftermarket rip fence kit I tried.
44 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 a great product it does its job I am very happy thank you so much I am really happy with this
3749 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I actually bought these to replace the cheap stamped flanges that came with my bench grinder. I was having problems with vibration. These helped greatly to get the grinding wheels to run true and greatly reduced vibration.
234 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great book light. It clips on strongly, does not get in the way of turning pages and illuminates both pages of an open book quite sufficiently. It's worthy of all the five star reviews.
8996 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used these blades on a 1hp, 3450rpm Craftsman tablesaw. I am pretty experienced at rough carpentry and am just now getting into finer woodworking.
By the way, I use a Uniguard blade guard with the separate splitter. I was a little concerned at first about whether the kerf of the 3/32 blade would be wide enough for the splitter, but it is. I did have to adjust the position of the splitter, and place the stabilizer on the inside of the blade to get the two to line up. But it works very well.
5281 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use it on my dewalt portable it gives smoother cuts only drawback is you can't cut as deep with it.
8008 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've looked at Lie Nielson and Vertitas low angle block planes and concluded that I don't deserve such works of art. I'd be afraid I'd pick it up with glue or paint on my hands or drop it on the concrete floor (ouch). So, I bought the lowly Stanley low angle block plane. For what I do, it suits me. The fit and finish is a little rough but it works just fine and the price was right. Out of the package it was fairly sharp and it did an excellent job.
5996 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are quality clamps!
Milwaukee makes great equipment, and no matter which model you choose, it is a nice piece for your arsenal. I just think the 5540 is worth the extra money, because of the increased capacity into an area that includes automotive level of finishing. Hope this helps.
9916 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 does what it is supposed to
Worked great so far.
4404 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good PVA
9461 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 have a compressor with 25 foot hose just couldn't reach anything. this was a great value. quality product at a good price, fast shipment.
Oh - it takes two people to put up the columns if you want to do it safely. They have some weight to them, even tho they don't look like they would. Too much weight to manhandle on a ladder (safely).
9126 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 High quality, still going strong after 2 years. I have no doubt it should last a long time.
390 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this light as a second book light so I didn't have to run to my bedroom to get my reading light. I actually like this one better. It has two stages of light for a bright reading light or a dimmer one. It also has several lights to cover the full page. I use it on my Kindle and it clips well and not as heavy as my other one. Great reading light.
8059 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GREAT
2570 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Trs bon achat, fonctionne trs bien.
I have no issues at all with this product and shipping was far ahead of the ETA!
Although this is an expensive table, you do get what you pay for, and through use likely come to appreciate the features. The build quality is top tier in all respects. The wood parts appear to be high ply count pre-finished Baltic birch, with all parts perfectly machined. The feet work to dampen vibrations, and there is a cord outlet on the back. The mounting system for the plate allows for a very precise level of adjustment, with an array of set screws around the perimeter of insert to make sure it is exactly flush with the table at all points. This is something that is generally not available on simpler table designs, and rather difficult to incorporate on shop made options. The main table top is quality as well, with excellent fit and finish, with a standard 3/4" miter slot running along the front edge. The insert is set up to accept most popular routers; I have used it with Dewalt and Porter Cable models.
4555 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This blade is perfect for a 10" compound sliding miter saw. I purchased this after I kept having problems of kickback using the miter saw, and the blade hook angle is perfect for keeping the work-piece from lifting up. I am a professional woodworker and this is my first Freud blade. I have always used the Diablo blades from the big box store. The cut on this blade is good, but not great. I have a zero-clearance insert in my saw, but tearout still happens although not as bad. Overall I am very happy with the quality of this blade and will purchase again.
Very light
8690 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great investment at a great price point! Just as good as the popular brand blades.
When threading holes we end up slamming them from forward to reverse they still last for years. The drill will run a 1/2" NC Tap though 1" aluminum.
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It is American Made and the choice of all framers and carpenters.
1865 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 An absolute must. Easy to connect, allows repititious cuts without slippage, and easy to use.
8780 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I normally only use the fine tooth side. The cuts are extremely clean, and the saw has a very fine kerf. It is also quite sharp.
6037 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 UPDATE: I have cut a slot on the back of this plate so that the riving knife will slide in. It still works just fine with no flexing.
2142 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a very powerful jig saw. It cuts really good. I use it for most work as substitute for my circular saw. I found high quality Bosch T shank blades work great on this saw. The thing I hate is the clunky quick change system. But when I use the saw I forget about this problem. It does blow dust but I don't care about it as long as the saw is great. That'swhy I am giving it only four stars.
794 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Lights super dim. Had to return. Output more like a 10W light.
1709 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used it for Marmoleum Click Flooring panels, which are rigid linoleum/cork/HDF panels about 3/8" thick. Clean cuts, worked fine.
3724 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These are okay and cut cleanly. I find the Freud's or Foresters cut faster
No, it does not apply clamping pressure to the joint but for simple case construction using pocket-hole screws, it will hold the parts in alignment while the screws are driven, and that is a huge help.
1253 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price
5536 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 this does not fit on the Jet saw, we had to rig it up with dryer hose to be able to hook it up to the dry vac :(( it's not 4" it's 3 3/4" which doesn't fit over the piece on the saw
UPDATE: I have to downgrade my rating. One of the lights I ordered works great still (we will see for how long) and the other one just stopped working out of nowhere. We tried replacing the batteries and it just stopped turning on all together. I tried emailing the Mighty Bright Company since it is warrantied for one year and they don't respond to emails. Terrible customer service and joke of a warranty. Thank goodness Amazon has world class customer service who helped me out!!! Thanks AMAZON!
2401 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I can do precision work in thicker, harder wood than any scroller I have ever used. This is a fantastic tool.
3240 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I recently purchased the bulbs and they work well in my Black & Decker flashlight. I was confused, at first, why the DeWalt bulbs came up in search for B&D bulbs, but by looking through reviews I found others had puchased for B&D as well. The bulbs fit my B&D perfectly and work fine with no issues to date.
7233 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome. I didn't get screwed on this deal. If your doing a lot of projects you need to purchase in large quantities.
4874 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the first and only biscuit joiner I have used. I bought a reconditioned tool and have been using for three years. It has changed the way I build things. Makes joining two pieces of wood fast, accurate and simple. I use for cabinets especially face frames, edge trim, etc. The tool is easy to set up, accurate and fast cutting. Would definetly buy again.
(note: I post my reviews because I take them seriously and I take other people's seriously as well. [...]. Thanks :) ).
Oh, and heavy duty does mean heavy in this case! You'll want it with all that torque.
3938 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I've been using this attachment for a couple of years now. I recommend it only if you cannot afford a bench top mortiser.
At first, I was confused as to why there were two different arbors. Inside the case, I opened the clear plastic door hoping to find some sort of instruction booklet. What I found was a small plastic pocket size card offering information on recommended drill speeds on the type of material being drilled versus the thickness.
3735 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good general construction. Weld quality fair. Instructions OK but error in tools needed not SAE as stated but Metric. Extra parts with kit. It does it's job. I got it for a fantastic price here !!! @ 50% of the local store and faster - Bravo AMAZON !!
I bought this so she can see without keeping a light on. This product is great for that, as the light is very focused and has two brightness levels. I will dock it one star though, as it is VERY easily to accidentally turn it on if it is just thrown in a bag. It should have some sort of switch that makes it more difficult to accidentally activate.
6116 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 saving the filter in my vacuum, priceless.
6113 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this for my Bahco scraper and am impressed with the sharpness, thickness, and heft.
4171 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you do a lot of resaw or as in my case, make a lot of bandsaw box's this is a great addition. As other's have mentioned its a two person job, but the instructions and materials are top notch. I would also reccommend that you add Carter type guides to your saw at the same time. These really help with the resaw aspect and are a must for the small blades used in making bandsaw box's. The included blade wasn't much but I didn't think it would be, so no dissappointment there. The rest of the parts were good quality and everthing fit well. Took about twenty minutes to install and a few more minutes of adjusting. Thanks to the other reviewer for the tip on reinstalling the power cord. With a Timber Wolf 3/4" resaw blade I can now square up larger pieces of "firewood" to use for my bandsaw box's and it also enables me to get away from the 6x6 dimension that was my standard. I would reccommend this add on to anyone wishing to increase the size of material they can work with.
It takes up about as much space as a Radial Arm Saw. It costs more than than a RAS.
Anyway, the Shark CORP 21-2030 Chrome-Vanadium Nail Puller is 11 3/4 inches long so there's lot's of leverage, with a uniquely shaped "cat's paw" claw at either end. This design easily slides under the head of sunk in nails or onto the shank of headless ones.
2291 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is quite a fixture for your Dewalt router. I use mine on the DW-621, so I use the thinner set of rods and extra set screw knobs that come with it. It has a thicker set of rods for the 3hp routers. You rough-adjust it by sliding it on the two rods that fix to the base of your router and locking the set screw knobs. You can then "fine tune" it with the center knob and lock the set screw knob on it. The large picture above will make these explanations clear to you.
2906 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had the saw with the legs and light for several weeks now. I got the Mobile Base with it as well in order to move around my shop with ease. The saw set up easily, and I had it up and running right out of the box. The Legs took about 45 min to assemble (see my review). The saw had considerable knocking at high speeds, above 6 (1450). I found a fix at [...]. It was also the fix DeWalt recommended. I spent an hour or so making the adjustment. Also, I filed down the bottom rounded side of the Lid. See a drawing of the parts that can be downloaded from DeWalt or [...]. Follow the instructions there. It helps as well. It now is running with no knocking at 8 (1750). DeWalt put in a fix for this in 2009, and it is there now, so they say. My manufacture date was Feb 2008. I bought the saw,stand,light at Grizzly for considerably less than Amazon had. I have also added a dust collector ( Seyco at [...]) for $25, and the footswitch from Woodcraft for $18. I nearly bought an Excalibur, but the price differential was too much to ignore for my use. I am really satistfied, and learned a lot by disassembling the front end of the saw. I have hooked the Seyco collector up to my Festool Dust Extractor, footswitch, and saw, so now when I push the footswitch the saw and vacumn come on, or off. Does a great job. A great addition to my shop, and a replacement for my old Dremel.
6405 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's the only glue I use for my woodworking projects. I also used it by the gallon when I was in the custom woodworking business.
2698 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as advertised. Seems to be reasonably good quality (A Festool it ain't). I have used it for aligning mortises on a board. It world perfectly once it was set up properly. I'm happy with it for sure. Using it on my Dewalt 618.
7479 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you find yourself facing a job that requires maximum clamping power, a few (or allot) of these are what you need. I was faced with this when laminating a 36" x 120" worktop consisting of 2x4's. These clamps had the guts to pull the worst out of my warped boards.
2795 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Superb circular saw. This is one of the best DeWalt circular saws made. There is no "safety" on this saw - squeeze the trigger and you are cutting wood. The adjustments on this saw are also precise.
1934 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Item was what I excepted.
The reason why Incra stated that the fence did not work was because the center plate that mounts the adjusting arm to the fence, sat above the upper surface of the fence. That is easily solved by using a 1/4" shim made of wood, or Masonite etc and simply kerfing out the section where the adjusting arm center plate edge sits proud. That makes a completely flat surface area all across the top of the fence for the board buddy to sit on. I also ordered the Woodstock mounting bracket-plate made for these board buddies. That enables me to be able to remove and reinstall the board buddies with the least amount of effort.
Even after the hell I put them through they still cut square with minimal tearout even though they are so dull and chipped that the wood is burning as it's being cut!
4755 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Knocked off one star because the leveling screws would not reach thru the insert. I had to re-drill the holes to give them room. Other than that a perfect fit and am pleased.
6141 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The first one I received was broken on the edge and had to return. The replacement works great now I don't have to worry about breaking the impeller in my dust collector. Keep the big chunks in the trash can and out of of the dust collector.
2882 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased the drill to mix tile thin set and grout. After burning up a 1/2 " Makita and Milkwalkee this drill has held on through hundreds of pounds of mix. Highly recommend.
Far less expensive than a big box home store and last as long as any other Halogen bulbs.
> Storage: Open up the door, and there's plenty of space for your router, measuring tools, bits, etc
4731 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is simply a great biscuit router that makes any corner or attachment of materials much stronger and tighter for the long road. So simple to use and once you use it often you will think of projects you wish you had this on. Like any routing type of tool it is going to make a bunch of sawdust no matter what you do but it is worth it.
1559 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Its a light bulb. Not sure what to say about them. I got a pack with several in it and I'm still using the first one that came so they are lasting a while.
It is also intended for ladders with round or "D" shaped rungs, and not flat ones.
4561 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent
9110 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great
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6308 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The table is heavy, straight, and solid. Fences came in good condition. Having the front switch is a nice plus. (But why can't these folks include an extra switched receptacle for my vacuum?)
6587 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 1st monster screw gun I have had. Everything else has been battery powered. Never again for batteries. This thing has power. Clutch takes a bit getting use to at first. On zero, this thing does sheet rock without a blink. Getting ready to use it on sheet metal roof and a steel carport. So far, I would say, its a keeper!
4847 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Sure workd well. wish it had a lafrger capacity.
I'm very happy with this item and would gladly purchase it again.
427 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have an original kindle without back-lighting and a plain case. Read multiple reviews of portable lights before purchase. This illuminate well and does NOT have the glare that so many others seem to produce..
8621 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This blade is great for cutting ceramic, marble, or porcelain tile. I wanted to buy Dewalt because of the quality of their manufacturing. I have used this on a few different materials and it has performed well. I highly recommend. The price was right.
8359 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 "Yeah it is accurate, but do I need to know a right angle is not an exact 90*? Maybe it is 89.4*."
* Highly flexible neck that stays in place
Overall, I'd recommend these LeeCraft inserts -- get a couple of them and you won't be sorry!
9294 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This hose does not get hard in the cold weather like the cheap PVC type. Stays flexible and is so easy to use.
3512 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 For some reason, makes more noise than my previous one.
This little Kreg jig has a plastic body, but it's a very high density synthetic and should last a long time. The kit has everything you need to get started, including screws, but you'll probably want to get a bag of another 1000 if you plan on doing more than a few boxes.
The item arrived on time and packaged well.
1114 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good product
I wholeheartedly and without reservation reccomend this tool. Go ahead and buy it, you will not be sorry.
8297 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use the 6 marking protractor a lot as, I make a lot of projects for people that are special to them and I do most of my own drawings. I make the projecs for people that the big shops do not want to bother with, love the chalange !!! good with wood not spelling, also have the bend ruler, 6" t ruler, and the 12" t ruler all have been a lot of help and work great , also made well all from amazon.
1365 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works perfectly, and amazing Price. These bulbs were $3-4 a PEICE locally. Thanks Amazon and CBconcept!
3282 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the recommended bulb for the 36V Dewalt flashlight as well, I've had mine in there for about 6months with no issues.
2867 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Got me going
3410 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I been doing Sheetrock for years and I wouldn't trade these screwgun for anything, I have used several if not all of the screwguns available and nothing works as good and is riliable like this screwgun. I work 11 to 12 hours a day and these screwgun last about 4 months of heavy and I mean heavy duty use.most screwguns only last about 1 month at most in my hands, and even if the screwgun stops working just replace the carbon brushes and you got a brand new screwgun once again.
1272 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 excellent good
6135 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A must when building boxes......
9641 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great quality coupler; does not leak and works very well at the upto 120psi I have been using it.
1470 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These lights work great and came at a good price! I'd definitely recommend buying these here as they were much cheaper than buying them at Lowe's.
4316 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Dull blade and not flat. Took me about 2 hours of grinding and sharpening to get this thing to be useful. Maybe I got a bad batch or was just unlucky, but I was not satisfied. Bought an old stanley block plane off craigslist that was rusted all to hell but worked better than this did.
2332 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Really a must have! Great for both rabbiting and dados up to about 5" from the edge. the dust port only works for rabbiting but when used works well. the device would have received five stars if it didn't make the router so unstable when setting down. After you make your cut the round dust port causes the router to tip over, once almost rolling off the bench. This would get a solid five stars if they included stabilizing legs. I'll have to drill and figure something out.
I don't think the set-up is that bad - although I quickly disconnected Delta's "handy" spring loaded spline wrenches on their fence hold-down bolts. (I don't know how your supposed to start the bolt on the nut with those things getting in your way - I just keep them handy for final snugging)
5181 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I could not believe that the PC teck said that plunge routers all have play in the shaft. The right side has such play that you can tilt the router base by applying pressure to one side even when locked and he said this is normal! I have a RE600 Ryobi that is solid in all positions. I tested the DeWalt621 and with one post it was solid. The depth adjustment is also very hard to set, you have to turn it many revolutions to get it to adjust. The dust shield falls off easily. I returned it after one day.
of a 1 man custom cabinet shop and would recommend this set
I read all the reviews and knew what I was getting. I also knew that it save me the time in making one from scratch. If you are not able to weld the I strongly suggest that you pony up the extra $60 and buy the Beisimeyer. There were moments I wish I would have!
8769 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice quality.
5451 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 First of all, I didn't buy this for hand use. I have used it a couple of time by hand and I don't know if I would want lug it around all day long. With that said, I mounted it in a table and proceeded to gobble up anything that I put in front of it. It is a monster, period. But that is where it really shines. It has the torque of a diesel engine, smooth as silk an fairly quiet running (for it's size and power). I love the soft start, so if you do use by hand, it doesn't want to jerk when you first start it up. After all it is the one that Marc Summerfield recommended for several years. Although it has gotten a little pricy since I bought mine a couple of years ago.
303 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works well. Can read in the dark. Clip is nice. Doesn't light the entire page though. Needs a wider illumination area.
If you compare this router with others with the same horsepower, you will note that this router has a 12 amp design, vs the 8-10 amps in the other models. This gives this router the extra advantage of being able to drive larger bits or deeper cuts.
2185 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great miter saw. Lots of capacity and lots of nice features. The tall sliding fence is great, just make sure to slide it out of the way during bevel cuts. The supplied blade is fine for general work but youll want to upgrade if you plan on doing any work requiring a quality cut. This saw is easy to adjust, just read the manual as it tells you how to adjust everything on the saw. Adjusting it took me all of five minutes and has stayed true ever since. My only gripes concern the cost of the accessories. They are ridiculously expensive and should be included considering the price of this saw. I also recomend purchasing this saw at your local home center as DeWalts packaging jobs leaves a lot to be desired. One piece of cardboard is all that secures this big saw inside the box. Other than those minor gripes this is the best 12" saw on the market.
9341 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Good idea, but very poor quality for heavier use, such as in the trades. This product held up to less than 2 weeks of work, the replacement also failed in under two weeks. Not the quality that I have come to expect from Dewalt!
Doing a big deck project, the first one has been great so bought the second.
311 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We bought this to use in the car while reading on road trips. It has good battery life and provides just the right amount of light to a reader while not disturbing the driver. It works well as a small flashlight for looking for items in the car at night if necessary. It hooks on to the book securely and it has multiple led light modes for ease of seeing.
What's this thingy for-
5734 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product! It's exactly as the description of the seller.
3205 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Sets the perfect angle for crown. Great price
7154 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used many blades over the years yet i am still impressed every time I make a cut with this blade. I live by the rule: "you get what you pay for." You certainly get the best here.
638 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome! My daughter loves her reading night light. We use to read her bedtime story books. We always struggled with other means of night time reading but I just never got around to ordering one of these lights. Well definitely glad I chose this one. The design is easy for my 4 year old to use and looks great. So far we have loved the purchase.
5371 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excelent
5925 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They do cut fairly clean but not so much on the scroll cuts. If you want cut something fast, however, these are an awesome deal at the clearance pricing I found them for. If Bosch labels it "clean" that's what you use when you don't want to do a lot of sanding afterwards. If it's labeled "progressor" it's for making two pieces where there was once only one ASAP.
4425 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product at a great price. Was just what I needed for the project I was working on.
5851 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When my workers are happy I'm happy... I did 2000 sq ft of hard wood and the guys only had to change the blade once.
4843 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This was one of my most-used tools until I started using pocket hole joinery. At that point, biscuits took on more of a specialty role for me. My DeWalt 682 has seen a lot of use, though, and is still as tight as new. It comes with an excellent blade that stays sharp for a VERY long time, and the tool has plenty of power - it feels effortless.
3553 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This saw is great. It is alot lighter that the old 77 but with the same awount of power. This saw will cut threw any wood like butter. I particularly never liked worm drive because they are way to heavy but this saw is a little lighter and feels good when i use it. It feels more like a 15 amp saw than a 13 but you cant go wrong buying this saw, its been around for decades and they probly all are still working
4114 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I expected a lot more from the Fein tool, it would be one of the best tools I own but the blades are junk and expensive.
8809 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This saw is extremely sharp, about the sharpest I have ever used. Makes excellent clean cuts.
1463 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 But I'm telling you, the ones that cost 3 bucks apiece at DIY don't last terribly long anyway. We'll see.
5700 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just installed mine. It's a very sturdy product, made very meticulously. Most inserts have four leveling screws, like this one, but the Leecraft insert also has horizontal screws on the back and one side, to make it fit your opening.
1842 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I have other Porter Cable products that work well. The quality & design of this edge guide shocked me. It could have easily had more than an additional 2" of travel with a simple design change. Or you could shorten the beam by 2" and have the same usable travel with a design change. The pins that adapt it to the router are .014" under size and the spread between the mounting holes on the router are .025" more on the base than on the pin location on the edge guide. Now when you tighten the screws to fasten the router to the edge guide, they will cant the pins so they are not clamped parallel to the holes. This is shoddy quality control. Even the screws are an obsolete size which hasn't been used much for more than 25 years. The screw size by the way is #12-24. Most think it is a 5mm, but it is not. I make the assumption they got an extremely good price on these obsolete screws. These damned screws if you can find them are over $2 per screw at a place that sells parts for this edge guide online. That doesn't even consider the cost of shipping and handling. My qualifications are: I have worked in the tool and die trade for 46 years. I have been a supervisor for more than 25 of those years. I have been involved with the design and fabrication of many things that have complexity far beyond this simple edge guide.
2544 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A very sturdy accessory to the DW715 saw. I bought one, and was installing it on the left side of the blade (as this is where I do most of the cuts), and noticed the saw would accommodate one on the right side. So I immediately bought another! Very well constructed, comes with all the necessary parts, and room is allowed on the upright supports through slotted holes to adjust the height to be level with the bed of the saw. Something not discussed in the assembly instructions is the fact that two or more of these could be joined together via threaded holes in the extension rods. This will be extremely useful for supporting crown molding. A great product!
2471 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Wow! I see now why the pros use Milwaukee. Smooth. Easy to operate. More expensive than the second tier saws, but well worth it. I didn't think I could afford Milwaukee. Now I see that I can't afford not to get Milwaukee. The smoothness, precision and east of operation make it a bargain.
5420 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice !
3929 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've read other reviews regarding this item, and have to agree Delta really got lazy with the kit case for it. Things are jumbled into it with no place for them to be, just piled on top of other components, wherever there's room. The tool itself is what I expected, does the job, and fits my drill press fine. For a shop with not a lot of available space, versatility is a must, and this is a reasonable alternative to a bench top mortising machine.
You can't open the saw cabinet once this is installed. Being that this is made by Delta, you'd think they would have noticed that problem and prevented it.
9495 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The tool seemed a little clunky when I first assembled it but it does a great job at straightening out decking boards. You can configure it to push or pull a board straight. I've been working on a resurfacing my deck and this tool has been essential.
8204 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great, made in US, I try to buy products made in country if possible. This meets my needs to a tee.
The Holeshooter feels more solidly made,and chunky. The Holeshooter is much lighter than the 302,
954 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 terrible quality, half are dead already. not recommended.
7818 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 no problems
613 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The XtraFlex2 LED book light is light years (no pun intended) better than the old itty-bitty-type lights that used incandescent bulbs.
- I can open-up the Trojan with saw attached, by myself, in about 30 seconds, and that's being careful (to prevent the rig from falling over). Takes slightly longer to fold it up. It rolls as easily as a hand truck when folded, although since I'm tall, I have to lean over to grab the roller (used as a handle).
4448 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used this biscuit joiner right out of the box, or should I say the custom case that it comes in. My results were as expected and adjustment and use to join the corners of a red oak frame that I made was easy and straightforward. I'm already planning my next project and I can see I'll be using this joiner for years to come.
1798 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 dont buy this porter cable 39334 dust bag for your porter cable 324 mag circular saw, it won't fit. there is no bag for this saw
Good quality steel, stays sharp after several uses.
4881 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was going to buy an insert from Delta for my left-tilt unisaw for my dado stack. Then I got the idea to make one with this insert. It took a few minutes to plow through the material and to ajust the set screws but now it works perfectly and saved me [...]!
Because of this deficiency, items clamped down with these clamps tend to slip and come lose. This is especially true if you don't have the strongest grip to begin with.
I remember having a bit of a problem getting the screw holes in the hood to line up with those in the planer, but no hig hammers or powertools were required to overcome this minor hassle.
705 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Well, it produces light but is a little loose in the socket
1958 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It sure is nice having a flash light that I always know there is a fresh battery in. This is the case because I have multiple of the 12-volt DeWalt batteries and always keep one on the unplugged charger fully charged and ready to swap out for a dead battery. This flashlight is well balanced and feels nice in the hand and turns on and off easily with the thumb of the hand holding the light. My only complaint is that it eats the battery up pretty fast. I am unable to make a run to the outhouse and back without the flashlight going dead (or at least very dim). And I don't stay seated long. I end up turning it off while seated.
2513 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Beautiful Saw. Easy transaction. Thank you. A+++
Recommended.
7423 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It comes in three packages, fence, stand, & top. Plan on it taking a little long for the build. I took my time and it was close to 2 hours without mounting the router. I could build another one in half that time or less now. The directions are not the best but I just about built the whole thing using the picture in the Chinese-English instructions. The only problem I have with it is how you mount your router to the plate. Kreg gives you a template but that's it. Is this better than a bunch of rings with holes? It's up for you to decide. I guess it will be a stronger mount once you finish the retrofit. I'm thinking about buying the Kreg PRS3000 Precision Router Table Lift or Woodpecker lift to help ease the pain of mounting the router perfect. Hope I have some money left over for lumber! The stand is beefy and heavier than I expected, nice. I'm glad I purchased a wheel kit for it. It should make moving it in my small space less of a chore. I put a square on the fence and it is very, very good. Not having cut a single piece of wood or have yet to mount the router, I'll say it is a good table for the money, ***** stars. One thing they should add is an on/off button for the router.
5045 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this With my dust collector. It works great.
2928 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Like almost all Delta products, these knives a e first class. I have come to expect this from Delta over the years and they did not let me down.
6735 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Entirely misleading. This unit DOES in fact have pins. Even at that, I couldn't get it to register on wood that I know was fairly green. Printing the return labels right now...
7478 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 if you are new to woodworking and in the market for some clamps, start here. skip the 1/2" ones for one reason: all the handy little clips and stand up pads are for 3/4" clamps. keep it simple.(p) i started my collection with 6 clamps and 12 different lengths of pipe. yeah, switching the clamps from pipe to pipe got old, but it was a start. add more clamps and pipe as the budget allows and soon you will have an arsenal.(p) another thing, if you want a 36" clamp, get 42" pipe. remember to allow 6" for the clamps themselves.(p)i recommend shying away from "off" brand imitations. the quality always worried me. watch the sales and buy 'em on sale. just the today my local hardware store has them. i bought two more. (p)happy clampin'
8818 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As soon as you pick it up you know you have a quality tool in your hand. I always wanted one, but hesitated thinking "how good can it be?" I finally checked the square of my everyday combo square and was a bit shocked to see how inaccurate it really was.
4336 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's funny how one goes through life without having an item that when you finally get it, you wonder how in the world you lived without it! Well, that's how it is with a block plane. Being somewhat of a power tool snob, I normally don't turn to hand tools when working a project. I saw a relevant YouTube video extolling the virtues of hand planes and noticed that the master woodworker's wall was filled with planes of all sizes and shapes. It got me to wondering what I was missing. I already had a #4 plane squirreled away in my work bench, but this master craftsman convinced me that I needed a block plane. So I got this one.
6828 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been a pipefitter for over 13 years, and I will use ONLY Ridgid pipe wrenches. Any pipefitter worth his salt has a set of Ridgid wrenches in his tool bucket. Every one of us has tried a cheaper wrench only to find that they won't grip right, or the teeth or jaw springs wear out too quickly. I've seen one pipefitter vet use a cheap wrench only to have it's grip slip on him, and the wrench handle caught him in the forehead! He sent that wrench on it's final voyage off of the sixth floor, and to this day it still lays at the bottom of that retention pond! He said that he knew better, and bought himself a Ridgid the next day. That was about seven years ago, and he still has, and uses that wrench.
Will be looking much more skeptically at other Black and Decker products.
8089 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Because your worth it and now don't have to hire a helper.
Everything else seems to be ok. We will see tomorrow. I didn't have any more blue loctite so I will get some tomorrow and put it all back together and see how it goes from there. I will put just a light touch of it on the threads. Hopefully that will work.
8753 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love it!
6499 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a good router base plate for the price range. It doesn't seem to be perfectly level by itself, but with the weight of the router attached it flattens out. It comes with an assortment of hardware to assist in attaching to a table. I made a custom router table with the plate. The process is documented at the following link. [...] Definitely recommend.
9545 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I purchased this in a group with a box of adapters and connectors. This is a solid hose, good length, and flexible. It is stout enough not to kink but will bend easily around corners.
Finally, when I had a larger project that required more substantial sanding, I bought a 6 amp 6" random orbit sander from Bosch. Sure, it worked faster - but was heavy, unwieldy, *extremely* noisy - and I still hated using it for more than 5 minutes or so.
7911 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great blade; exactly what I need to make precision cuts in all types of wood.
7549 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Does the job. Only wish it came with the saw. That's my only complaint along with the steep price of this fence.
517 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Update: I purchased this light in January of 2012 and has been very pleased with it. After about 6 months I noticed that it has gotten very dim. It was getting dim gradually so I did not even notice until it felt like it was not helpful at all. After a quick battery change it is back to being nice and bright. The non-rechargeable batteries lasted 4 months of brief daily use (5-6 mins daily). Looking back I probably should have changed the batteries a month ago. I switched to rechargeable batteries, so I expect I would need to change them every few months.
1519 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Sealed against the weather, bright and cheap. Tinny light whit good output and great price.
You do need to buy some foam weather stripping and apply it to the inside lip so you get a good seal on the bucket. I use bunjee cords to keep it on the bucket.
I looked at some overseas, and the Ryobi model, and decided to spring for the Porter Cable. The metal base, and fine adjust feature, and metal housing, set it apart. This is a professional level piece of equipment. Should give you many years of trouble free performance.
6394 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice blade for the radial arm. Initial jump in is lower and more easily controlled than the prior blade (basic Ryobi blade) and so far the crosscuts in solid red oak board and birch ply have been very smooth and splinter-free. Ripping in red oak was also smooth although I got just a touch of burning...probably due to me feeding to conservatively. The blade runs smooth and quiet for the most part; occasionally I get some high pitch shriek but I haven't pinned down whether it is material or thickness...whatever the case it is a lot better than my prior blades so I call it tolerable. I may try a blade stiffener in the future if it doesn't give up too much depth of cut.
The first thing I built with the cutters was a set of wood racks out of 2 X 4's. Basically I used the cutters to shave slots 3/4" deep into the 1.5" thick 2x4. I made some pretty aggressive cuts b/c I was in a hurry. I was happy with the finished product especially with the deep shaving I was doing.
Someone else mentioned the lock-on button being recessed too much. While I agree it could protrude a little more, it does function. If it sticks out too far, you could accidentally pop it on and surprise yourself. But the button is too small for its recess and sits off to a side. Plenty of room for dust to get in. Again, it was surprising to see this lack of tolerance on a Bosch router.
8150 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great hammer. I've been using it for 9 months as an electrician apprentice. I don't use it everyday or super often, but when your linemans pliers aren't enough you need a hammer. I may eventually size up to a 20 Oz or 24 Oz hammer at some point. 16oz is a good all around size though. I've used this hammer to hammer nails and also for things it wasn't designed for.
1) Using a plate glass & sandpaper lap, I flattened the sole. 100 and 150 grit did the trick. Took 3 hours.
5606 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This product was shipped very quickly..Product as advertised...good quality..I would recommend adapter to friends and others..I have no complaints..fits perfectly
2073 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this router for dedicated use in a router table, and it has become one of the most reliable tools in my shop. After trying out several other routers, I can say with confidence that this one will handle anything you can push through it.
It is rare that you can narrow a tool choice down to yeah this, and boo that. If I had to chose just one, and I did, it would be the Makita. More power, greater speed range, least amount of overall head height in the greatest range of applications, and that lifetime LED light to constantly shine the way. They call it the new Eluminate line of tools. I know that if I get in a situation of needing the 55-degree angle, I will wish I had the Milwaukee. Additionally, I know I have a hankering for the Porter Cable air driven at those times when I have air. For the price, I might wind up with one of those also. The Dewalt, is an inexpensive drill that I know I would be cussing at, every time I needed to reverse out a screw, since it doesn't have reversing capabilities, and it doesn't have variable speed, so it will strip out the screw heads as well. Enough said: I like the first three very much. I have learned that if you go for a little more on the price, you often get a tool that is a lot more in the long run. Hope this was helpful.
5472 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like this Product
1436 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Picked up 10 of these for about $2 more than buying just one at the local store, work as expected and have spares for when they burn out. Can't comment on the longevity yet as I've only had them about 1 month.
2874 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The blades came sharp and were easy to install. I planed down a bunch of birch after installing the new blades and the tear I was getting with the old blades was gone.
1638 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It was exactly as expected and exactly what I needed,
1406 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works fine.
As others point out, it will be necessary to shim from the dips in the back wall, and in places where the floor drops away. Only then can you tighten those last screws that connect all cabinets to the studs. Your goal is to create a level (and square) surface for the countertop to solidly rest on. Use a long straightedge/level to continually check as you emplace each unit. (See Fixmycabinet.com)
9672 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good quality,well made, much better than the junk Harbor Freight and similar sells !
5735 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 durable
302 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I do a lot of writing late at night, and I don't want to have the regular lights on. I had a little clip-on light on my laptop computer screen that I had purchased at the local grocery store stationery section. It was better than nothing, but the light was very low, and the light did not extend across my keyboard leaving me to squint and guess when looking for keys on the sides. The Mighty Bright arrived today, and I was excited to try it. Wow! My keyboard now has good light all across it, and the light even extends down over my touch pad. I like the fact that it uses AAA batteries, as they are easy to find practically anywhere, unlike the little round batteries. I will be looking to see how long the light will work. The push button on/off switch allows you to use either one or both of the lights. I'm happy to find that even with only one light on, I can still see the whole keyboard very clearly, and gives more than sufficient light which should extend the battery life. The goose-neck is longer than other lights, and flexes into any position one could want. I love this light!
1482 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The bulbs are perfect...just WATCH OUT because these 10W bulbs pop up on the page when you search 20W !!! (Amazon's fault)...so I inadvertently ordered them. I could send them back to China and they would issue a refund, but the postage cost would wipe out the difference.
6480 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 You have to know how to wire things because their isn't any instructions but this is a great buy considering it will cost you more on other sites. I will use this on my Triton router table after I hard wire this in. I tried to remove the switch from the back plate and I broke the switch it wasn't Woodstock's fault so I ordered just the switch and used their wires so it wasn't a total lose. Check my other review on the replacement switch. The replacement switch works perfectly. I gave the other switch 5 stars if it came off the plate without breaking I would have given it 5 stars.
5457 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Installed on my drill doctor and it is working great. It has lasted over 100 bit sharpenings.
3917 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I like the router and it works fine, but I gave it only 4 stars because I feel the upper cord to the D-Handle needs to be longer. It's too tight! and over time will fatigue and crack the insulation on the cord. I really do like the control of the D-Handle though, it's so much better than little round knobs.
I picked one up to use for my dado blade and have a new one on standby for the next dado setting. The problem is that unless you have several of these, one for every possible dado setting, you're not going to be able to use them for dadoing every possible size. That is where the factory dado insert comes in. Sometimes you don't care about worrying that the wood piece can dive into the saw, or that your work piece is so small that you need a closer platform to support it. Take kerfing out large plywood sheets for cabinet sides for example. When you are doing smaller projects needing dados, having the Leecraft is great.
1684 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 soap
So, while the blade cuts well, and probably slightly surpasses the D1280X (which costs only a bit more than half as much), the user does need to understand that the back of the saw (and maybe the shop area behind the saw if used indoors) may become a bit dusty.
1250 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm averaging about 18 months of daily pre-dusk to post-dawn use per bulb. That's about the same or better than I got with the bulbs that cost 4 to 7 times more! Great value!
9696 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought some cheapie couplers at the large blue-themed hardware store that I couldn't get to stop leaking. Everyone had good things to say about these ones so I took a shot. They were all right and I'm a happy customer too. Just don't forget the Teflon tape when you attach it to your hose!
7627 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Loaded with plastic components
Well I open it up, (really annoys me to no end that I have to take this apart this soon.) I work on my own tools and equipment.
3849 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These hard to find, and are needed for some jobs, Work well with the Dewalt 29v portable jigsaw.
Instructions: There aren't any. Just one page of legal CYA.
2671 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am not a professional nor am I a furniture maker. But for DIY projects this is a well made guide. Its is very sturdy and fits well in Dewalt compact plungers perfectly adjusting easily.
6636 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this for my home aid stop blocks for my table saw. These cost
Remember to use with a light hand and the draw is smooth. I cut through Ironwood and fossilized ivory making planks about 1/8in thick with minimal loss of material. Its definitely a keeper in my book..
Also, note that these do NOT have metal backings; they're made entirely of plastic. Based on my experience, plastic heads would last about a day in heavy use (which is what this tool does so well).
9523 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Handy, keeps spares just in case you drop your drill.......
410 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Nice little light, not so bright it wakes up spouse, but it's not easy to attach to magazines or newspapers that flop. Better with hardback books.
One thing: When ripping down 12" or wider solid hardwood, make sure if you are using the Bosch saw that you drop the riving knife down below the table, or it will bind. Even though there was binding, the Bosch saw never stalled as far as blade rotation. The reason there was binding is due to the fact that this Forrest blade has a smaller kerf size/blade thickness than the riving knife of the Bosch saw.
2384 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very handy to have around, since I keep my tool batteries at the ready also.
5217 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fits perfect. best price.
297 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as described.
The most common reasons I've been disappointed with other book lights I've used: The LEDs die way too early, the batteries die too quickly, and usually, the neck isn't bendy enough for the perfect fit (or it just breaks from being moved too often). This hasn't had any of those problems.
If you need a Vac hose in this size I can't recommend this one enough.
2197 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The perfect tool for many jobs around the house. This tool is tough enough to be used on a construction site. Expensive, yes. But it just works with no worry about broken gear boxes or handles. Just be sure to brace yourself properly or it might break your arm if the bit binds up.
Added UHMW washers on either side of wheels.
4517 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used to use a $1000 Lamello biscuit joiner when I worked in a cabinet shop. The dealt works amazingly well for how much it costs. I'm not saying it's as good as the Lamello, but its hard to tell the difference. This thing is accurate, easy to use, and I love the rack and pinion adjustment.
7224 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 cheap, strong
Second, you can go with the Wood River or the higher end Stanley Sweetheart block planes. From the reviews I read on the Wood River planes, the knuckle cap has a tendency to pop off during use. In the case of the Stanley Sweetheart's, I've read where people stripped out the screw in the knuckle cap because the cap is made of aluminum and just doesn't have the durability it needs to stand up to repeated use.
The top wooden planks slide in slots and the play in those slots is excessive. This causes the whole thing to lift and distort when anything is clamped in the jaws.
4597 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Titebond I, II or III? You want this one. Plenty of time to apply and then clamp "work time" but still has enough tack for set-up. It's water resistant where Titebond I is not. If you need water-proof, get Titebond III, but it's a lot more expensive. Just remember to use a wet cloth to remove any 'squeeze-out' after you clamp. Sanding off glue residue is time consuming and frustrating. There is nothing better on the market to glue wood than Titebond II.
2409 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Looks good, have not tried it
6804 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This ladder is a beast. I'm 36 years old and in great shape. It took all I had just to get it around to the side of the house. A neighbor had to help me put it up against the house and raise to desired level. It is sturdy and solid. Just understand...it will take two people to set this ladder up.
9837 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good product, would buy again. Product is as described.
3689 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 nice and solid to keep it from wandering too much. feels like it should last a while. i use mine only occasionally so i can't speak to its longevity. variable speed is a nice feature. before this, i had only used my dad's old black and decker....needless to say this one blows that one away!
4326 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 WORKS GREAT
8148 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I needed a fast and light hammer. Haven't seen a better one, ever.
4008 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great product, great price
2248 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great scroll saw. Best you can get under $1000
6095 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought several of these to help build cabinets. I wish I had a dozen! They work so well, very easy to use. Many ways to configure
6598 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I wanted to find the best quality clamps of this style on the market and had very high hopes for these, as I had read on a contractor's forum that the Irwin Quick-Grips are of superior quality & function in comparison to other plastic clamp/spreaders that have a similar appearance.
8254 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The super sawzall is so smooth, you'd think you were running a drill. No other recip-saw even comes close in that area. I can run it for hours and my hand isn't numb like with the others'.It's not the fastest, but it's very close. The new metal quickloc blade clamp is definitely an improvement over the finicky plastic one.
This bag has more than enough pockets, both inside & outside, to safely organize smaller, sharper tools. The rigid "gatemouth" frame allows me to open the bag & see its contents clearly. The central compartment is amply roomy for my other supplies, such as a turntable, sharpeners, cleaners, etc. It is comfortable to carry, by either the hand-grips or shoulder strap. It feels more than sturdy enough for the things I put into it.
My bad! Found out after asking on a DIY forum that the dewalts are know for this inconsistency!
259 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent light for reading a book in the dark. I love the option of low/high and it's very well made too. You have to clip it on a substantial part of the book. If you clip it to just to the back of the paper back it will be too heavy. Will be giving as gifts. So happy I purchased it.
7902 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The unit arrived without the "planks" assembled. I've assembled many products over the past 60 years or so and the assembly instructions for this unit are the poorest I've ever encounered. The first plank assembles relatively straightforward IF you realize that not all the attachments are identical. In order to align the mounting holes the middle plank has to be reversed in relation to the logo on it. When assembled thusly you can't raise the narrowest plank......and you can't attach the narrowest plank in any manner at all.
3219 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When I bought this saw (April 2, 2010) it was made in the USA. I am very impressed that Skil still manufactures in the US and not China like most others. However, this may change in the future.
6275 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I build cabinetry and prior to getting my Kreg I used a mix of T&G, dowels, and biscuits to join boards and frames together. For your basic furniture construction this device is simply amazing. Attach the jig to one face to be joined, run the special drill bit (included) down one or both fixed metal ferules, unclamp and use the Kreg screws to attach the two parts. I can now build furniture, test for fit in the shop, take it apart, apply finish and rebuild on site.
8837 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After screwing and gluing my trim boards in place on a cabinet adjustment to fit a new fridge, I realized I had an 1/8th inch difference between one side and the other. A friend suggested a Japanese pull saw, and Amazon had this for a very reasonable price. In two days, I set my lines and pulled the blade to cut an exact and smooth line across the oak trim boards (1" by 5") and the backing support pieces glued behind them. The waste material was paper thin, and came off without chipping. Be careful! The saw blade is very sharp! I found the long handle a great asset in lining the blade straight across the cut line. Highly recommend!
I am not sure this is worth the extra cost compared to a Workmate 225.
1492 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The bulbs started out great. They weren't as bright as advertised, but hey, saving on electricity is great and LEDs have a long life. However, within 4-5 months of their installation in my yard, all 5 of the lights began to dim. By the end of the 5th month, every single one of them was dead. When I opened them up for diagnosis, I found blown almost all of the 3 mini-LEDs inside each light. I assumed water damage. But these are advertised for landscape lighting.
3034 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Needed this for my larger bits. Works well. Good price , fast delivery.
6257 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 thank you.
2411 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
861 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Kinda hard to mess this product up. Ya just stick it on the end of the rope when you want to cap it off. I used silicone to get a water tight seal. Works as advertised.
FWIW, these are the correct bulbs for some Ikea built-in furniture lighting. Check the fixture for watt rating, as there are several bulb types that look similar but have different outputs.
9036 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Dozens of doors--it never fails. Handles all common backsets and diameters.
2686 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 well made light
I really liked this light - the goose neck allows you to move it about with ease and it stays where you put it...doesn't sag like my old "hinged" reading light did
68 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have several books I need to read for an apprenticeship I'm beginning soon and the lighting in our house at night isn't good enough for reading. This little light is perfect for my needs, and eliminates the strain on my eyes I was feeling. The clip is a little bulkier than I expected, but it clips on to the book perfectly fine and the light is bright, but doesn't get hot. Very happy with my purchase.
3239 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love my DeWalt flashlight and having multiple rechargeable batteries means I have a long life high power light to use for work or for emergencies. My light is many years old so I picked up another set of these bulbs to replace the bulb when it blew out. The original bulb lasted five years and I used it a lot. These bulbs are rugged and they operate on 18/28 and 36 VDC. They are rated to 325 lumens and they are Xenon bulbs.
2151 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had this saw for about 6 years and never had a problem with it. Powerful, easy to use. I recommend it.
4644 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use these when cutting sheet stock. The Board Buddies not only hold the stock down against the table, they draw the stock to the rip fence. They help out a lot, especially in a one person shop. Also, just a note, I don't use these when cutting anything narrower than 6-8 inches, where I'd use a push stick. I saw a video of someone pushing a 2" piece part way through and then going to the out-feed side and finishing the cut from the back of the saw. I thought that was silly.
8340 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellent quality plus made in USA
3972 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Haven't used but I like my Fein products
- uses 3 (THREE) AAA batteries
The motor is powerful and the electric brake stops the saw very quickly after releasing the switch. The handle is comfortable even on long days. The switch has a firm feel with a positive detent when engaged. Miter adjustments go 50 degrees left and 60 degrees right and has detented stops at about 10 different positions. Miter increments are marked clearly in an easy to read scale. Miter lock is quick and easy.
4956 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This dado blade set is amazing! The cuts are very smooth and the 0.01 in batwings are not a problem for anyone but the woodworker themselves.
My wife and I cannot believe the durability of a $10 light. This is not just your ordinary book lamp, this is the apocalypse light. I would absolutely take this thing camping, clip it to a BBQ, etc.. Hands down one of the best bang for your buck purchases I've made on Amazon.
3339 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Simple idea and should come with the saw.
3478 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I always buy Makita tools. This miter saw is of great quality and the price was right! I love it!
640 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Its about time someone designed a book light that you can recharge. Not only is it very functional, its adorable. This 9 inch light clips onto your book, kindle, or sheet music, and gives you hours of surprisingly bright light. When it starts to die on you, pull the stem out of the clip, and plug it into your USB charge port on your computer. Wait a little, then its recharged. (I don't let mine discharge all the way. That way I can depend on it, if I'm away from the computer when it runs out of power.) The problem with these clip on book lights that I always had, is that I fall asleep when I read. The light would stay on for a few hours, wasting the batteries. Then, I couldn't find the right round batteries for the light, or never put them in, etc. So this light will pay for itself, in batteries saved alone. Plus, you get a blue monkey, so there's that too.
9315 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great
Once I got the wrench, it took me all of 10 seconds to get the cylinder off of my old chair. Another 5 minutes later, I had a perfectly working chair again. Moral of the story is: use the right tool for the job. Oh, and this pipe wrench rocks (as much as a pipe wrench can rock).
8796 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You can spend your money on the cheaper Empire or Stanley combo squares available at Home Depot/Lowes. You'll then spend the rest of your time squinting trying to read the things. The satin chrome finish on the Starrett rules make them worth twice their cost. Glare-free, easy-to-read, and exceptionally accurate, these Starrett tools are lifetime tools. Look on Ebay, and you'll see Starrett squares that are 50+ years old going for top dollar. These are the finest squares available.
8985 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very strong, reliable product!!! Buy it.
817 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Have not used these long so I can not comment on the longevity of this product but the price beat the local store to heck and back. We have several lights that take these bulbs so I purchased 2 orders. If I had not found these at this price I might have opted to change out the halogen lights with LED ones. These bulbs saved me the trouble.
Although I like the performance of this router and will certainly get good use out of it, I was surprised that the fit and finish were not as I would have expected. The adjustment knob is loose and sloppy, although the adjustment seems to be pretty precise.
8344 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good
3419 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If driving screws, this is the only tool I would ever use. Put together a 110' of fence and never failed. LOve the ease and accuracy of the depth setting and this is why I bought it.
3426 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 If your reading this you discovered that your Dewalt came without a clamp. This is the mother of all clamps. Heavy duty is the word I would use. Fits perfectly in the oversize hole in your Mitre saw. Reaches over the oversize fence on your mitre saw as well. I tried to find any other manufacturer clamp to use as a substitute but no this is it for Dewalt. You 'have to' buy this one if you want a clamp. You either return the saw or give up and pay the ridiculous price. Is it a $80 part. No. Its more like a $40 part. Do you have a choice no. Do you need 2? I don't think so. Its massive. Has a quick release on the screw down. Good size knob you can work wearing gloves. Does all this make up for the price. No.
4479 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is an update to a review I placed here 5 years ago. These blades are still a good bargain but I just learned that they cannot be re-sharpened. I sent them to Burn's Tool sharpening service and they responded that the blades were "disposable, and will not sharpen nicely". BUT it took me 5 years to dull 1 1/2 sets of knives (3 edges), so I am not terribly disappointed. If anyone knows somewhere that will sharpen these knives, (at a cost less that just buying new ones), please leave comment here.
3067 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Well you have to have it.
Make sure you check for all the different vendors in here because this one sells for $51 and there are others of the same model as high as $145..
1394 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Workd good . no problems
[I also have a 60-tooth blade which is delightful to use. Cross cuts are unbelievably smooth, and cutting is almost effortless.]
1316 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 greqat price
ultimately, a more accurate device would probably be a dial type scale, which gains huge accuracy from gearing. The digital aspect can easily be incorporated into such after the reading is had.
The negative hook of the LU91 is its one weak point, although it was designed that way to perform a safty action. Negative hook angles are utilized in order to keep the back of the blade from lifing the workpiece and thereby endangering the operator. However, if the saw is aligned properly and the workpiece is held decently tight (or, better yet, clamped), lift is just not a big deal. I have never had a workpiece lift in a miter saw, with any blade. The negative hook of the LU91, its safty factor notwithstanding, tends to fling sawdust straight back, UNDER the dust port, thereby building up a lot of dust on the saw. Even the best dust port would be unable to deal with this artifact.
3032 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 does the job with porter cable using large router bits
8393 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this for cutting fiberglass - am in process of a deck replacement on a center console boat. This works as well as anything I've found for fiberglass cutting, and allows pretty precise control too.
66 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Wonderful little light, perfect for young and old!
1228 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Beautiful rope light, and I didn't realize until after purchase that not all plugs are created equal, nor do they all work together.....
I don't argue with the design of the DeWalt product, just wish it looked like a $25 product and not a $15 one.
7281 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
7513 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I really like it . I bought my brother & I one in 1985. The new one s handle is 1/2 '' longer I don't see a problem with that. I still use mine at least once a week for something. My son is getting married this month Bosch RA1181 Benchtop Router Table as a Gold Box special, so I bought one. The difference is amazing. It's like comparing an Easy-Bake oven to a Thermidor. The Bosch is solid, with absolutely no play. It has a solid, one piece, extruded aluminum fence, versus the two piece one on the Porter Cable. The top is bigger, The power switch has two sockets - one for the router and a second for a shop-vac. It has a cast aluminum router plate that's adjustable so it's level with the table surface. Putting it politely, it blows this out of the water in every single dimension. And since they're roughly the same price, I see absolutely no reason to purchase this instead of the Bosch.. Here's my original review:
7089 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's a big red wrench. It's heavy and seems to be of decent quality. I purchased this to help tighten some massive bolts on a squat rack in my lair (garage gym). It performed flawlessly. I may never use it again. I suppose this wrench would be pretty handy as a make shift boat anchor, too.
1590 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Just be aware that these are not heavy duty... But for a light duty application they work great. I made a small table for the Cat's pillow and it looks excellent in our living room. It supports a human's weight for just sitting, but I think kids rough-housing on it my not be such a good idea.
These hammers don't break or EVER fail. You lose them or your friends "borrow" them and you have to get new ones.
9859 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This makes wood shop life a whole lot easier! It's always the little things and this one rocks!!
I've had over a dozen drills come and go over the past 40 years. I still have my Milwaukee 3/8" drill I bought in 1973, and except for a new cord and brushes it is still going strong. This new 1/2" drill gives me larger chuck, variable speed and plenty of power for serious, heavy duty work. Yet, due to its small size and relatively light weight, it it also useful for smaller jobs. The detachable cord is a great feature. It would have been even nicer if it came with its own case.
466 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 it worked great when I first plugged it in, then one LED went out. I turned it off and the next day when I tried to turn it on it didn't turn on at all.
3786 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked well.
9847 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works well, but not sure how long it will last before the tip starts to round off. Wish it had the serrated tip to grip really well, like some other tips that I have.
1911 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good blade - nice cuts in plywood
8930 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Rousseau makes it so easy to build controlled environment quality anywhere. It's paid for itself so many times I've stopped counting. Everytime I see someone looking for someone to help them rip sheet goods or chasing a gravity rise around the garage, I'm glad I made the purchase. I am a finish carpenter that has also worked for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. I purchased mine in 2006 along w/ an outfeed table to pair with a Makita 2703 & have use it on many extreme builds & it always impresses & never let me down. Recently I bought a 2nd outfeed table & have the PM2710XL in my cart as I'm typing this review.
3498 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I gave it a five because it works perfectly for my Mitre Saw DW713 Type 1.
5561 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good OEM replacement.
3025 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great
That being said, Titebond II is a glue I turn to for a lot of things. I have used it for craft as well as wood; especially in making padded upholstered display panels. (smear onto plywood, lay 1/2 to 1" closed cell foam over it, put another piece of luan and a few carefully spaced concrete blocks to dry overnight...) It will adhere the foam to the backer board, to then be covered. I have also glued upholstery fabrics to the top of said foam with it, leave about 4" unglued of the foam around the edge, then tuck fabric into place, glue, recover and reweight for the night; and it will turn out well. Test bleed, it can bleed through and make stiff.
I used poplar for the face frames and used the 1-1/4 inch coarse screws.
1672 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Lost mine in a pile of projects some time ago - quick and easy replacement item. I really love my Porter-Cable Router too.
6675 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent -- very good small-scale adjustment gear.
7359 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love this table. Had a craftsman before so it's not a fair comparison. Using a dewalt router in a Jessem insert to raise and lower the router by crank. I assembled it by myself ( paralyzed in a wheelchair from the chest down). Very easy. I did cut about 4 in. off the legs to make it shorter and built it in to make a cabinet with doors. I recommend the Kreg casters and the Kreg on and off switch. I don't use the micro adjuster. The table is very sturdy and well made. High quality. I highly recommend.
The clip opens wide and hold strong. I can open the clip 1 1/8 inches wide. Inside the clip there is soft spongy material which provides good grip and protection to the thing you are clipping the light to. The clip loaded with 3 (AAA sized) batteries is much heavier than the ultra light neck + light itself, so the unit can be used as a free standing light by using the clip as a stand.
Has threaded ends to install your own fittings. Use Teflon plumbers ape for perfect seal.
9073 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good product
9188 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Paslode's usual high quality!
4652 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 In my testing Bosch blades almost always come out near the top and these blades are no exception. These blades are my favorite for quick, clean cutting in wood.
This light is by far the best one I have ever used. It has a nice bright LED light that will illuminate a paperback (both pages) and a hardback (both pages) easily but cuts the light off at the edge of the beam so that others are not bothered by the light being on.
7851 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 OK plane, about what I expected. Other vendors are superior.
Critically speaking, their is a tiny ridge that is made when you look down into the groove at the bottom, but it is so small, that you have to scratch it up to a moving blade, or should I say multiple blades. It does not result in any edge imperfections whatsoever. At first notice, I was relieved to see a perfectly smooth cut. After using it multiple times, and looking too deeply, I noticed the tiniest ridges. I believe these ridges are a result of having to move the board across the blade, and all it takes is the slightest movement as to the heighth of the board, to cause it to get closer to the blade, and thereby giving you the tiniest ridge midstream. Even with that, their isn't anything less than a perfect seam along the outside edge, without having to do any sanding, filing, chiseling etc. It is perfect right off of the blade.
Just my opinion but if you want to shoot foundations ETC. spend a bit more $$ & get something usable.
9571 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The only brand that does not leak.....Must be rocket science huh ?
With the T-Nuts (sold separately) they attach directly to Ridgid fences or any similar fence that has slots in the top. That's nice since I'm impatient and do not like products that require building a jig to use the device.
It's funny how you have to rave about a tool that does what it is supposed to do, and do it well. Their is so much junk out there. Did you ever check your level, but putting it on a surface, then turn it around end to end to see if the bubble shows the same reading on the same surface. You will be shocked; 80 percent of them are off. Even the bubble on this Starrett tool is dead on.
The only thing porter cable should have done with it is to have provided a box for it, It was designed way back in the 30's or 40's and to this date 2007, they still do not have a box???....A Shame!
It fit and it works - small desktop fountain.
7659 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I WAS HAVING FUN WITH, MY DAD I WORKED TOGATHER ON HOMES 25 YEARS. SO I GOT THIS IT WAS GOOD FOR 6 TUBS, I MADE SURE IT WAS CLEN, AIR PSI, WAS RIGHT. THEN IT STOP,, IGOT SAMS TUB OUT OF AIR GUN PUT IT IN A HAND GUN, TUB CAULK WAS WORKING GOOD. ALL TUBS OF CAULK I GOT AT LOWES AND LOOKED AT THE DATES ON EACH ONE. THIS BAD THING NOT BECOUSE IT STOP ON ME I READ ALL ABOUT IT WHAT WAS SAID HOW THAY USED IT. I HAVE $40.000.00 TOOLS, BUT THIS ONE GOT ME TDHILL.
9238 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Thought I would purchase an extra battery for my cordless roofing nailer. What a waste sure wish I would have bought a real roofing nailer and saved all the money spent on all the extras
No problems!
4963 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It is the best sander I have ever used in my life. I have been a carpenter for twenty four years.
I'm going to have to try to see if Delta will provide me a replacement part, but the caster assembly part number identified in the manual is listed as "not found or no longer available" on their on-line parts catalog.
2752 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 had a problem with alenment of the 2 bolts to install table of the scroll saw.
* 2 super bright LEDs - 1 LED is enough to comfortably read in complete darkness
9721 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Initially I ordered the competitor Dixon Quick Coupler along with Dixon Valve & Coupling DCP20B. Advertised as buy together, the Dixon quick coupler was much larger and the male Dixon fitting rattled inside it. However, the DCP20B fittings did fit a quick connect I previously was using. The Dixon quick couplers were returned an the Milton 715BK M was ordered. On receiving the Milton 715BK, It was tried immediately and they were a great fit with the Dixon Valve & Coupling DCP20B under pressure. Air tight!!!. Just be sure to use Mylar tape or thread sealer when attaching to the air hose--just as a precaution. I am mentioning fittings from a different manufacturer to assure buyers that Milton works with most male couplers.
1255 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 worked great looks like stars in the sky. they last very long bought extra but have not needed them so far
3637 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The belt doesn't stay in the center. You have to keep adjusting it. Because of this, the metal plate under the belt came off from one side. Second biggest problem is the dust cover which doesn't take all the dust for a loose connection with the unit. The power is acceptable but because of this, I had to return to Lowes.
Installing flooring, a moisture meter allows you know exactly when your wood planks have acclimated to the moisture in your home. There are many rules of thumb for this ranging from a few weeks to months, but this is unnecessary (and sometimes quite absurd) if your planks arrive at the correct moisture level to begin with.
9716 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 very handy tool as a locksmith I use it every day makes changing bits a breeze.
2293 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product and great price. This is our 3rd one, they wear out after heavy use and aren't worth repairing
- 1/4" chuck sleeve
Review after (3) months of use.
After reading the reviews at amazon.com, I bought the Makita and taking the advice of one reviewer purchased 4" x 24" sanding belts to fit the 3" x 24" machine. The advice seemed sound and the belts cost less than the DeWalt, with much more working, sanding surface.
Pics from left to right: rabbet and dado, label, dado.
1227 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Very nice lights but not thee color that I envisioned. Very nice and bright
Some people get the bag to work; others have problems. But in the end it's the guys with the vacuum hooked up to it that end up walking away with little or no cleanup!
Their is a small rubber stopper, which you can readily remove, in order to reverse the end, and make it a spreader as well. Something not needed very often, but difficult to achieve without one of these.
7014 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I own a large selection of Milwaukee tools and a few Hilti tools. IMO, getting Milwaukee products are like getting Hilti products for a little less money. However, if you work in punishing, demanding conditions everyday, all day, then Hilti may be the way to go for the very long haul. For 90%, Milwaukee is a good bet
2479 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great addition to the plunge router! First project was some fluted columns. Worked like a charm! I highly recommend this attachment!
7618 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It will last a lifetime
7826 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 White picket fences, '57 Chevys, Baseball, apple pie, your Estwing leather handle 16 oz hammer.
2559 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Quality materials, everything fits.
1942 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Use it in a Bosch router table. easy to adjust. "D" handles where hitting inside and hampered the install. Since it was purchased strictly for the router table operation I wacked off the handles with a cut off wheel. Now its practical. Will be purchasing another one in the near future. If I used it free hand I would say the "D" handles are the way to go over the old fashioned knob handles due to the weight of the router.
9829 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After 25 years as an electrician I can say this is the best torpedo level you can buy. The magnets hold tight and never falls from the conduit or strut its placed on.
4392 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Getting an assortment of blades together for my saws so I'll have what I need, when I need them. Quality blade for the money.
3425 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I have had this clamp for a couple of years. Worked great. Over the weekend, I dropped it on my shop floor. Actually, I knocked it off of the miter saw stand, let's call it 36" above the floor (Concrete). The handle shattered into pieces. The clamp is now useless. I called DeWalt. Sorry, the warranty is only 1 year- and we don't cover DROPPING it. Oh, and it was discontinued in 2006 so it HAS to be older than a couple of years.
3956 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 real nice tool
756 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great bulbs, arrived quick - but I inadvertently ordered the 120V instead of the 12V in haste. So I'm stuck with 10 worthless bulbs. My own fault! :)
3277 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 nice addition to my saw
8391 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've used it for only one project so far. The bottom and sides of the dado are perfect. I had no problem adjusting the width of the dado cut. The back edge tore out some cutting pine. It might do better on harder wood.
Seems to be holding very well despite the gap I had between the chip and deck.
All in all it is an excellent tool. I would buy it again and strongly recommend the sander to others.
If you need a really heavy duty hose, this is it. But for general use, get something much lighter
Note: when joining two pieces of wood with pocket hole screws, it pulls them in really tight, so you need to make sure the ends are SQUARE, else the screws will pull the joint crooked. You may want to investigate the technology before purchasing screws. There are several different screw types depending on the types of wood being joined. Soft, hard, or ply woods. I love the technology, since I have purchased the full kit and several added clamps.
You will not get the hammer fatigue nearly as quickly using an Estwing
We have used the lift to install HVAC duct, lift roofing materials, sheating, 11/8" floor decking, and basicialy anything heavy that we can get to stay on the lift safely and without exceeding the maximum capacity. We have even put a sheet of plywood on it as a lifting deck and used it to lift large rolls of insulation into attics. I'm not sure Telpro would endorse these uses, but since a lot of the users are DIY or generals I thought I would share my experiences using it for almost every phase of construction. Every time I have to lift anything on a job I consider the possibility of using the Telpro.
8497 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After researching and shopping around for a dado set, I finally decided on the Freud SD208. Bear in mind, for the last 30 plus years, my personal set was a Craftsman Kromedge 8" 'Satin Edge' dado set, which wasn't all that bad. While the chippers were carbide, the 2 main blades were not. I could still cut plywood, but solid wood looked more like I was cutting my dados with a torch! Our shop had a nice 10" Freud set, but I've retired and no longer have access to it
4851 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great fit in my Delta Unisaw. Nice flat, smooth surface. I have 3 now. 1 for dado, 1 for thin kerf, 1 for regular blades.
8371 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 as expected
3758 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this set because I noticed a little bit of wobble in my blade as I shut down the machine even though the blade is tight against the arbor. I had some doubt as to how much effect stabilizer would have on the blades performance. My package noted that these were two sets. I gave the other one to a woodworking buddy. I am completely satisfied and impressed with this stabilizer. It completely eliminated the blade wobble at start up and shut down of my saw. I had one thing that abolutely puzzled me. I installed the stabilizer on the outside of the blade on my right tilt saw. There should have been no change in the blade placement. My zero clearance insert would not go over the blade. It rubbed probably a 1/64th of an inch or so. I lowered the blade all the way down, put in the insert and powered up my saw. I then raised the blade. It cut the expected 1/64th of an inch or so and I let it run a minute to clear out the insert. I was amazed at how well the stabilizer worked. No more wobble. I own a Delta contractor saw with cast iron extensions and tons of add ons. I am completely sold on this product. I am certain that my old arbor flange was slightly warped, although I never noticed it. I highly recommend this product and it is so inexpensive.
9501 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This coupler is well made and rugged.
1388 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use these for outdoor landscape lighting. I expected some failures since the price is so good but have not had a failure yet. The bulbs have performed admirably as I do not recall having to replace any of these bulbs.
In terms of ergonomics, the thick pins are held in place in a molded plastic finger grip about the size of a quarter. It takes a considerable amount of pressure and gripping force on the little plastic grip to pierce drywall or wood with the thick pins. This almost always results in sore fingers after taking just a few readings. A better design would have encased the pins in a long hand grip instead of a tiny finger grip.
Unlike some of the earlier reviews, I experienced absolutely no problem with the lineup of the holes for the table/bevel control - saw assembly was complete under 5 minutes, with the stand taking about 30 minutes (but I stopped for coffee once).
THIS PRODUCT IS A GREAT IDEA AND A "MUST-HAVE" IF YOU WANT TO HAVE PEACE OF MIND AND NEVER WANT TO CRINGE AGAIN (AT LEAST IN THE SHOP)
That said, this is my primary "go to" hammer and is a constant companion on my tool belt. I do have a 22 oz Estwing framer that I used for primarily demolishing, but 99% of the time, the 16 oz is on my side with my other tools.
4445 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I held off buying a plane for a long time. How foolish! This little plane has saved me lots of sandpaper, and it's really fun to use. I shaved the high spots off of some old drawers that I had to install some slides on, and took some layers of paint off the edges of some old cabinet doors. The old paint was really tough to get off the bottom of the plane, since I didn't have any solvent. I finally tried spraying a little carburetor cleaner on it and it came off pretty easily.
The upper arm can be raised to make it easier to insert the top part of the blade into your project for inside cuts. I cut a piece of wood to hold the arm up when I do this. Yes, Dewalt has been informed of this oversight and may put something on the arm next time to hold it up.
8764 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These tools don't come cheap. That is because they are the World Class best. Lay out a compound angle such as an octagonal wood tabletop and you'll see the critical difference between this and a lesser tool (which there are no shortage of). Shipping was prompt and reasonable.
8488 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 To those of us, who are new to the molding world, in addition to accurately determining the angle in degrees to a tenth of a degree on anything you need a measurement on, it has this cool built in crown molding feature. First you determine the spring angle, (which is the angle the crown molding sits on the wall). With the tool in place you press the button, it memorizes the spring angle which is shown in degrees, and the letters SPR appear. Then place the tool on the corner where the molding is to be installed, it displays the corner angle in degrees, press the button again, the letters CNR appear. Simply press the button once again, and it automatically calculates the Mitre Angle to set your Mitre saw, and by pressing the button once again, it gives you the bevel angle to set saw to as well. Lay your molding flat on your COMPOUND mitre saw and cut perfect moldings every time. If your saw has dead on accurate gauge settings according to the scales, then all you have to do is dial it in, and cut away, if not this Bosch unit will give you the ability to set your saw accurately as well. Another reason why this tool is so important, is that a lot of walls are not really set at a true 90 degrees, so a detent setting on your saw, at the common crown molding setting, is not always the proper angle.
3813 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 OK, I have owned this saw since 1988 and it recently was stolen so I replaced it with a new one. I'm sorry but the new one just a copy of the original 60 degree bevel saw that it replaced. My old saw built thousands of sets of stairs - especially winders where you need that 60 degree capability. This new saw is the same, same model, same AMP's etc but as I am using it I am telling myself its just not right, OK it weighs the same but it just does not have the torque and smoothness of my original saw. A glance at the ID plate tells me all I need to know " Made in China" I am not knocking China in fact their manufacturing has made leaps and bounds over the US but there is still something not correct about this saw, It also cuts at an angle with the scale set to zero, If I could return it I would.
5406 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I haven't used the maple plugs yet but had some similar oak plugs which worked well. Just need a plug cutting saw that has all it's teeth set up so it does not scratch or mar your wood when cutting the plug flush.
7554 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When you need one its amazing to use
5949 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Overall a great sander. I have dropped,stepped on and kicked this tool(not on purpose but I have very small shop)and it keeps on going. The case has stayed in great shape and I use the sticky backed sandpaper and the pad has not come apart. I would give it 5 stars but the on/off button is hard to work. It is sealed in a rubber cover and when you turn it off sometimes it comes back on because the cover causes you to think you fully depressed the switch when in fact you only pushed part of the way.
1556 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After going to Home Depot to find a 25 watt lightbulb to no avail and Sears claiming I have to buy a whole new light housing (The bulb burned out not the whole fixture) I found this and took a chance. This is the light bulb that will fit in the housing of the Kenmore Elite Model Slide in Range.
I'm not saying this isn't a good light, it is still worth four stars and I still use it when it will do the job.
3429 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Sturdy, quick to adjust, and big! This is a great clamp. It must have cost more at some point, because at $19 I think it's a bargain.
7982 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect size low angle plane for making fine shave joint adustments. Easy to assemble or disassemble for sharpening or tuning.
Dani
8123 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome kit. Everything you may need to cut a hole.
5930 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Still want to tweak this a little!
532 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I researched a bit and my final decision was between this, the Fulcrum and the Lightwedge. My first impression was good (well packed, batteries included, nicely built), my second impression was terrible (light wouldn't turn on) and my third was great (light suddenly begun working!).
1846 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great blade
Blade change is a cinch. Can be done with one hand, no tools, in about 3 seconds (with your other hand holding the unplugged saw, obviously). I routinely use the blade "mounted backwards" whenever I need different clearance - a great feature. Adjustable shoe is awesome, and could not be easier to set. Variable speed via trigger, with top speed set by dial. Again, as intuitive as possible.
2260 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As it comes, it is a very boring and weak light. Yes, it can help you under the sink, etc., but it will not impress anyone or light up anything in a normal lighting situation.
9282 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Ill never buy a PVC hose again. Rubber is the way to go and who better to buy from than GoodYear.
1141 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They are so good and last so long that I don't even know why I bought so much..?
8334 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 So far I've only made a few cuts in an oak glue up with these but the results were very nice. I did not have any steps that the negative reviews mention so maybe those people were unlucky. This dado set leaves a smooth channel and has very little tearout.
The case is well made, sturdy, and attractive. It's 100% steel, with a steel latch. The red paint is nicely done. All of this case can be used for storage -- for a specific tool and accessories, or, as a stand-alone tool box.
mostly because it's head and neck are a continuous flexible silicon piece.
8119 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Was looking for a template to route hinge mortises for several door. This template is not as good as the one I used in 1975 but it did the job. Instruction manual leaves something to be desired but once you figure out the template, it sets up and works as it should. I would prefer they changed to top gauge so that it would hook the top of the door but the one they have does work.
8124 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I am giving this only two stars because it does not include a 2.5-inch saw, as advertised. That was the one I needed, but I thought I might as well get the set. I arrived on the job at a remote location with the new set, only to find I didn't have the saw I needed. I checked the web description before setting out, but didn't check the set itself :(
1st, the table casting was rough, so I filed the burrs smooth.
The sealed bearings are smooth and accurate, so bits run true and stay sharper longer.
418 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this for my wife and she uses it a lot. I lights her book well and doesn't bother me asleep next to her. I thought it might use batteries up but the LED uses so little power they last a long time. It is good to have the two levels of light too for in the dark the low level is plenty.
2280 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Overall this is a nice product, but make sure you read the directions from front to back before assembling. You don't have to cut anything on the newer Unisaws. Fortunately, I heeded that warning from other reviewers. I have a slight ding in the corner of the out feed table. Don't think this was from shipping since there was no damage to the carton, and it was packed well. Probably mishandling at the factory. After seeing this and the maximum 1/64" thickness of the lamination, I plan on banding the sides with hardwood. It won't be long before I add my own dents. I agree with other reviewers. The instructions are horrible. The mistakes in the instructions have been there for a long time. Correct them Delta! It does work and save me space when folded down. The brackets are nice and heavy. I gave it a four due to the horrible instructions and thinness of the lamination.
Porter Cable has been found to be the best router out there by numerous other magazine editors and
1333 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great value and the quality seems fine. I had read other reviews that they may not last as long. When I went to the local chain I decided to look at the price in their store. Dollar for dollar I will have these bulbs for a whole lot longer time even if I need to replace yearly.
2432 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My husband put one of them in and it is working great. Thanks
These screws have a very sharp tip on them, and the shaft thickness is thin as well. Consequently you do not need to pre-drill unless you are using them close to an edge of a soft wood. In that condition the thin edge can bulge a little.
EDIT: I forgot to add...When I cut the wood for all of my mobile bases I cut them long so I could put a 1/2 lap joint where feet get installed. These joints were glued before installing the feet and I feel like this makes for a stronger frame. It may be overkill but really happy with the results.
3754 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The stablizer maybe make a little difference but I think that it also depends on the quality of the saw blade, the laser cut blades are a lot more true then the stamped blades
6322 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Worked great for clamping the my cabinets together while I screwed the faces together. I did have issues when I used them to attach 3" filler pieces to the end cabinets. The clamps wouldn't hold the filler pieces flush.
9955 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are the only sleeves that I know of with good magnets.
9088 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use a framing nailer & compressor to build shipping crates, brace goods inside trailer for trucking, building walls, decks, etc. I bought this nailer for the smaller jobs (like crate building) instead of hauling out the compressor set up. I am more than impressed, it took half the time for this job because of the set up & clean up time. The tool works remarkably well. However, i did read through the manual and other reviews, noting that it is important to depress the contact tip fully before pulling the trigger.
9675 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Not much to say. Good quality hose at a great price, and made in the USA. Can't do better than that.
4908 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very powerful belt sander. I got it specifically to work on floors, but have used it also to make furniture. It tracks well and doesn't bog down. The dust collector does a pretty good job, but you might consider attaching a vacuum hose.
4266 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I chose this model based on the Amazon reviews and previous experience with a makita random orbital palm sander. The other reviews do a great job listing the details, pros and cons.
Overall I highly recommend the buddies. They add to the safety and precision of making table saw cuts, and could be used on router tables with a compatible fence. The heavy castings, and industrial grade rubber should give you years of use.
5168 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great!!!
In terms of getting a straight aim, Bosch put a V groove on the leading edge. If you were making a completely through cut, then the splintering inserts are a good thing to have. But when I tried to see where my cut would stop, it was buried under the insert, and couldn't see my mark. So I guessed. The net result is an inaccurate cut. When I took the insert off, I could make the cut, and come to an exact mark.
Needless to say, I'm VERY disappointed.
6548 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased these to use in assembling parts for behives. They are samll enough to use for hobby and model work. But they are strong. Easy to adjust and clean. My only gripe is that the pads fall off, and can get lost -- as has happened to me.
9184 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a top quality hose. Just like a business would have. Replaces my skinny hose that was to short.
After realizing it was a goner, I took the entire thing apart except for flex arm itself. There are no broken solder joints or other obvious problems. I loved the light enough to order a replacement, we'll see how long it lasts. I am hoping this one was just a 'lemon'. For now, I will leave my 5 star rating.
138 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great but wish it ran off of AA batteries.
One very useful feature which the manufacturer did not mention is that the back of the unit has a 3.5 mm power jack for external power. You can purchase a USB to 3.5mm Barrel Jack 5V DC Power Cable and power it through your laptop's USB port. This is a great feature as it eliminates the needs for the AAA batteries and the unit is also lighter to carry without these batteries.
7996 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had an ms 2000 and the 2000x extension wing now for over three years. It has been very helpful on my jobs. It really makes for a smooth running cut station . I hate site built contraptions to elevate your saw and for material support. The ms 2000 is a very nice piece of equipment. It sets up in less than a minute. With or without the 2000x it offers solid material support for varied lengths with the ladder type slide out wings. With the 2000x it is outstanding even with heavy framing lumber. Many other stands only offer support for long stock with their rollers so far away from the saw. If you have a five foot or under cutoff , it falls to the ground where it might suffer damage. This stand is also the easiest I've seen to set up and break down. I sometimes work on sites where ther are several stands from many companies. It's so much faster it's not even funny. I know one carpenter who was planning on getting the rousseau stand. Two guys struggled for two minutes to get their rousseau folded up in front of us. I said watch this. I folded mine up in a fraction of the time , by myself and had it in the trailer before they were done. Needless to say he bought a Trojan. One outstanding benefit is the height. It is much taller than the other available stands. I like my work to be up high where I can see it without bending over. After years of use mine developed a little play in the lock mechanism. It was very easy to fix. Trojan can supply a new lock rod or you can disassemble it and drill a new hole for any one of the cotter pins . This makes the rod longer and tightens up the whole stand. The designer has since improved the locking mechanism to make it more rigid and resistant to wear. When I got my new Makita LS 1212 I considered getting a different stand. Nothing really compared very well so I bought another Trojan. I'm happy I did!
Once I got the metal pieces bolted in place, I again test-fitted the stationary table top piece to make the final mark for cutting off the edge so that I had clearance for the fence slide. After making this cut (allowing for about an 1/8th inch fence clearance), I assembled the stationary top in place, aligned it and checked for flatness and tightened the bolts.
1514 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Installed 1 into the base of our small desk top rotating Christmas tree and they worked perfect.
I've used this light nightly for the last several months now and have not had to replace the batteries yet. Battery life appears pretty good. Overall, this is THE BEST reading light I've found and if this one ever wears out I will be buying another just like it.
5681 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just what I needed for my new 8" Freud Dado Set. Fit the maximum 3/4"+ Dado set up. Provides the necessary support and fits my Delta Contractor's Saw just like the original saw blade insert. I adjusted the height to be flush with saw table easily.
Everything about this product is awesome. Quality all the way
5584 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits great! Helped me reduce a fitting on my saw dust collection system that I built in my shop. I use it for multiple saws with that size fitting.
7186 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was just browsing this evening and check back periodically to make sure this belt is still available (I tend to stockpile some supplies). I just read down through the reviews and thought I should chime in after having used this rig in the field professionally now for five or six years. I believe I'm still on my first one, though it really is due to be replaced soon. I have added a side bag which holds my tape, a good number of putty knives, a chisel, a couple small pry bars, a 7" speed square, and a gob of 16's sinkers. One of the pouches from this rig generally has 8's sinkers and a few other oddball things while the other is loaded with a few screwdrivers, a couple utility knives, pencils, chalk, pencil sharpeners, nail sets, junk. I noticed one comment that the plastic clip may not be durable enough. I did indeed break one, but only in the midst of a tantrum when I threw my fully-loaded belt onto concrete. It had been clipped and unclipped a few thousand times by then. I've never had a problem since. Another fellow commented that the bags tend to slide forward when stooping over. That's true, however I have overcome this by putting the included tape pouch back in between the main pouches as shown in the photo above. I don't use the tape pouch, but it makes a very effective spacer. What I really like about this belt as opposed to framers' rigs is the fact that these pouches don't hang so low. For me, most framers' rigs smack against my thighs all day and really irritate me. I find this rig to be more comfortable, plenty functional for framing, great for all-purpose use, incredibly durable, and dirt-cheap. You really can't go wrong with it.
9257 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Replacement battery works just as well as original.
In my review of the saw I state that the original blade is good for a starter blade. This one DEFINITELY takes it to the next level and beyond. No tear out AT ALL, either ripping or cross cutting. SMOOTH finish. NO SAW MARKS!!! And it's fairly quick at ripping too. I was concerned about buying another blade designed primarily for cross cutting, and Freud doesn't rate this blade as the best for ripping either, but my results so far have been excellent.
5705 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a nice hose, way better than the one that came with my Ridgid vacuum. The attachments are just OK - you really have to shove them into the rubber end on the hose to get them to fit in tight enough that they won't fall off. The hose is very flexible and works great.
4521 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Eeeeh!!! Nothing wrong with the product. Just make sure you can justify needing this for your application. Only use it once in a while. I prefer Kreg's pocket jigs... they are great. This is a nice addition to any joint. It will make them stronger with the pocket holes. But an expensive addition. Dewalt is awesome and the machine works as described.
- light has more blue and very little red, or yellow (think of a steady neon light)
8006 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excelent for hardwork, combined with the Dewalt d25023
The first five sets they sent all had some manufacturing flaw but, when contacted via Amazon they sent a return label and when they were received they promptly sent back five working sets. Very polite e-mail response to the problem.
2492 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Well built, solid stand for the Dewalt Scroll Saw. Wish the assembly instructions had been better. All you get is a single page, with a photo of the parts and no written instructions. Had problem with front legs - got them on wrong side at first. When I tried to fit the saw in place it would not fit. That is when I figured out the front legs were backwards!
2833 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this to use when I need a drill with a bit of extra oomph. This one is perfect for what I use it for. Plenty of torque and I like the metal chuck.
If you can afford it, get the rabbiting block plane from a highly reputable name instead. If not, go ahead and get this one but don't cry when it takes you hours to get it into good shape.
8654 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This item would have gotten 5 stars if two things had been done...
I'm being very careful with it due to some of the plastic parts...no problems just making certain that I don't cause any.
Recommended.
7449 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I did not have the assembly difficulties experienced by others--went together just as the instructions indicated.
9717 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 never loose a bit agaig
I wonder if the economy and some leftover Skill engineers are taking their toll on Bosch standards?
8571 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Most professionals or avid carpenters use nail guns for the bulk of their work, but there is something about the look and feel of a well-made hand tool; and this is definitely a well-made hammer, at a reasonable price. If it doesn't get lost, stolen, or misplaced, this hammer will be around to hand down to your grandchildren, and will still do the work for which it was designed.
5454 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 alls well
2531 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I opened the box and set this up yesterday. It was packed about the best I have ever seen any tool packed for shipment. Assembly consisted of installing the table, with two hex-head machine screws, and adjust it slightly side-to-side to center the blade in the hole. The ends of the blade clamp screws were already centered and perfectly flat, so I didn't have to file off any burrs. When a blade was installed, I only had to adjust the table tilt a bit to get the blade perpendicular and it was already perpendicular front-to-back. Then I set about to cut 23 rings out of 5/32-thick laminated boards I am using to make a bowl. The saw is quiet, nearly vibration-free, and efficient, and being able to raise the upper arm is a real help when inserting the blade through a tiny hole in the workpiece. Blade tensioning is easy with the tensioning lever right in front of the upper arm. No information about durability yet, but this saw was perfect right out of the box.
Secondly, the indicator sleeve could use hash marks at the 45-degree points, which would let you adjust to the nearest 128th of an inch, and interpolate to the 256th of an inch. Again the guy who works for me can make the change.
Overall the blade runs fairly quietly and cuts cleanly. I do get some light tooth marks in hardwoods but they clean up easily.
It was a different story when I sawed through the same 2x4 with the 2 1/2". After drilling the core remained captured within the saw. I took a medium size screwdriver and used it as a lever to gradually free the wood core using the Speed- Slot feature. I worked each side until it came free. Having used Milwaukee hole saws in the past, it was a big deal to sometimes free the cores without this feature.
I know that some claim that the biscuits aren't for alignment but that's nonsense.... since the initially-compressed biscuits expand to fill the slot, then by definition they WILL align the parts. Or, misalign them if the slots are a little off. Plate joining seems like a faster alternative to mortise and tenons when the full goodness isn't needed, but this Dewalt isn't a precision instrument.
makes hardwoork easy and fast.
8924 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great flat dado's. Had to add shims to get 3/4 dado's buy worth it. Great purchase for my shop this year.
Recommended.
2516 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this is the way to make scroll work easier by putting the work right at your fingertips without taking up precious bench space.
8133 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A must have for all terrain scaffolding. I will always prefer a pump jack system to a traditional scaffold when conditions permit.
8231 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Estwing makes the best hammers, hands down, no question. They're made in America (when American made hammers are difficult to find in 2017) and it shows spectacularaly in the products, especially when compared to other brands which are mostly Chinese junk these days. I have owned 6 or 7 Estwings of this type over the years and the quality has either stayed the same or gotten better. My father has probably 15 Eastwings, and I've used pretty much every make and model of hammer you are likely to encounter, so I know a little about the consistiency of the quality.
1516 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a good product. I ordered 20 of these for a landscape lighting project. For 1.8 watts they are quite bright and made my job look great!
4683 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought two of these for my Unisaw. I've seen guys fiddle around and make their own inserts, but I don't want to waste my shop time (limited) making saw parts, so I plopped down the cash for these boys, and I'm really glad I did. I made one into a zero-clearance insert, which has greatly decreased the already unlikely probability that my Forrest Woodworker II blade is going to produce tearout on the back side of whatever I'm cutting. I made the other one into a dado insert, which is also zero-clearance for 3/4" dadoes... It makes your dadoes clean and crisp on the edges. Plus, if you cut a narrower dado, you can use the same insert, it'll just have a little clearance.
While turning out large shapes by hand!!
6021 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These have quite a bit of clamping pressure, considering their small size. These are handy for holding plans or templates on a piece of plywood and other small, non-structural clamping jobs. They are just about the right size to hold a month's worth of materials invoices together:-) I have several of these clamps in different sizes that always give you that extra hand when you need it. They also double as grip exercisers while you're watching HGTV.
Chris
1598 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love it
Cheap squares are no fun at all, sticky, and like as not, not even square. In contrast, this 6" Starrett is simply substantial. I also use a 12" Mitutoyo set that's equally supurb. It's a one-time investment I enjoy every time I use it.
Avg. Customer Review
My framing hammer is an Estwing....my general shop hammer is an Estwing....and now my furniture hammer is an Estwing.
1039 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works perfectly and a really good price.
Her one requirement was that the light work from batteries or AC power. That's the really nice thing about this book light. The AC power adapter isn't too big, so it's simple for her to plug it into the wall beside the bed. She can also use it for travel without the AC power.
4066 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Wow, what a fine blade.
9790 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice.
1451 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought these to replace a burned out bulb in our motor home. It worked. So buy them if you need them, it is convenient to have them for when another bulb burns out.
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7150 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have struggled for years making raised panel doors on a table saw, which produces passable raised panels AT BEST and requires hours of sanding. I FINALLY broke down and purchased this set and suddenly, raised panel doors are a joy. Incredibly fast, versitile and almost no follow-up sanding required.
Freud blades are awesome, and I'll buy them whenever I can. This is one instance where I wish I hadn't wasted my time. If you sell a 12" blade, make sure it is actually 12" in diameter.
6819 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the tool for door drilling. The accuracy is great and convienence of adjust is as well. i never have to make replacement drilling jigs that get the holes wallered out. and it is almost idiot proof (sorry sean). A good choice for the cabinet builder or installer. you will be glad you chinned the pole for this one!
2386 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Got this very quick and as advertised
7697 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love the case and packaging. Best if you have a drill press with low RPM speeds.
899 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 love it
9693 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Meets my needs nothing to complain about.
8176 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent quality, with outstanding accuracy, looking forward to using it. Will be very helpful.
3488 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you are doing crown molding, you need these stops. They attach very easily to the miter saw and do their job. Makes work much easier and safer.
1772 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fair
9638 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This works as advertised. I will buy again.
The Xtra Flex 2 LED Book Light is also available in the following colors: Black,Silver,Purple,Green, and Pink.
830 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a 3-bulb kitchen lamp unit that uses these style bulbs, and it seems to burn out 2-3 bulbs per year. I got tired of paying ~$5 per bulb from the hardware store, so I gave this seller a shot. Bulbs are slightly different shape than the "OEM" bulbs, they have a pinch in the middle of the bulb, on both sides, and they are slightly thicker. But they fit perfectly, and for roughly $1/bulb, it's a great deal. Now we'll see how long they last. I've just plugged in 2.
5101 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Was advertised as fitting my dewalt planar so I bought it so I could hook my vacuum system to my planar. Long story short, it does not fit the planar exhaust. It's also way overpriced for a piece of molded plastic. Save yourself the money and avoid this.
(...)The Freud is an all-metal design, except the handle shroud. It is well built, and substantially made. Its price tag belies its engineering and performance. It's 5 amp motor didn't even slow down during cutting. We are not chain sawing oak; we are only cutting a tiny slit on the side of wood. The fence detents of 0 and 45 degrees are accurate. More importantly it does not slip when cutting a biscuit. Dust collection appears to be one of the best. Even with the collection bag off of the unit, the shavings exited readily out of the chute, off to the side, and away from the operator.
8004 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 As a hobbiest woodworker I enjoy trying out all the new gadgets. Of late I've begun to shun some of my power tools in favor of more traditional hand-powered tools and have discovered I feel more like a woodworker than a machinest when using hand tools. Don't misunderstand, that's just me and NOT a negative comment about power tools and those who prefer them.
533 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Being an avid reader before bed, it's the only way I can get to sleep, I've been looking for a good book light for a while. I tried the cheaper Walmart flip up light, but I had to fully open the light for it to stay open and when clipped on the book it would shine directly in my eyes. Not good when trying to fall asleep. I got tired of balancing the light on my chest and aimed toward the book. So I gave this one a try. Although a bit pricey, it's worth every penny to me. Clips to any book and I can direct light perfectly on pages without getting blasted in the eyes. In pitch darkness light is plenty bright and batteries last pretty long. I also purchased another light for traveling and it packs very well since you can fold it up. I have nothing but good things to say about this light.
4393 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 perfect for cutting 1/4 inch wood or vinyl.
6649 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Quick and good answer for many small projects. The clamp grabs instantly and stays tightly locked.
Hose measures 3/8 inch by 50 feet
7904 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have owned a couple of these units in the year since they first came along. They are handy. They will make some jobs much easier. They are useful for the week-end warrior and the professional. Just bought this newest iteration of the Workmate. When you get ready to assemble it be sure to bring a lunch!! I even had to call B&D Support, which gave me INCORRECT information. Finally figured it out but DO NOT count on the assembly instructions being much help and remember, I have DONE it before!!
Home Depot carries 5 1/2 inch carbide tipped circular saw blades with the required 1/2 inch arbor for just under $10 so keeping myself in saw blades will not be a problem.
5068 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best blade out there.
9095 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good hose would buy again
My Bad - but a nice gift for someone near sea level....
6905 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have owned about 12 toolbags in the past 5 years. My Bucket Boss junior (smaller) size was a great bag, and for a larger bag I've owned several different manufacturers. However, I wanted to consolidate my tools and went looking for a larger Bucket Boss. I am thrilled to have found this one. This bag is sturdy, with great outside pockets and a lot of inside pockets too. I jam my tools in there standing up... on the wall of the bag... like a needle nose, screwdriver, and chisel, and the bag has not ripped nor torn. The handles are a big padded to make carrying it easier too. Every other bag I've had has had some drawback - one thing that made it suboptimal. This bag truly has it all and I hope they are still making them in 20 years which is how long I think it'll be before I need to replace it. The ONLY 1 thing I'd recommend is that they rivet some small metal "feet" onto the bottom of the bag, to rise it about a quarter or half inch off the ground, so that if you set it down on wet or dirty ground, the bottom won't get wet. PS - it's large enough to hold basically every tool I need for a household job, including a 16V drill and case of drill bits.
5576 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I feel it will work fine. Haven't had a chance to use it yet.
8320 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice set
911 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 appears to be a quality product.....my experience with rope lighting quality comes with the length of time you use it and whether or not sections start to fail. These are the first LED rope lights I have purchased and from what I can see there is not an option to cut the length shorter so this might be something to consider with your application when deciding between standard and LED rope lighting.
7897 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Been using this same Estwing since 1975. Every once in a while start thinking about getting a new hammer with a wooden handle. Just can't do it because every other framing hammer out there is a downgrade from this model. My 40 year old Estwing did a lot of work this summer and is still going strong, This hammer has been through it all. The steel has darkened and lost it's polish but the handle grip material still looks and performs like new. Estwing's handle material is some amazing stuff. If you need a framer buy this one, it's made in America and is the best framing hammer money can buy.
7353 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I now have 4 of these pony clamps and they are unbelievable strong and built like tanks. I used them when dealing with butcher block and the clamping force on these are great. The 3/4" is the way to go to limit flexing in the pipe, if ever need more, will definitely come back to these.
5807 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have had used shop vacs for many years for cleaning my shop and job sites. It has always been a hassle due to the hose. It was too short, stiff, and came unhooked. I spent more time dealing with it than doing actual cleaning. NOT ANY MORE! The Mr Nozzle hose and tool kit has taken care of all of that. The hose is twice as long, very flexable and the couplings "thread" on to the hose so no more falling off. Great solution to a frustating problem. As for other reviews stating problems with the size of the couplings I did not experience that. All of the attachments I have worked well with the new hose.
7706 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is my favorite hammer of all time. The only reason I had to purchase this one was to replace the same style of Estwing that was borrowed and gee, wouldn't you know it, not returned. This hammer just feels right in my hand and is itself a work of art. I use the hammer as weLL AS THE Estwing "hatcet hammer' and love them both. For me the 16 oz size is a great multi-use tool that I don't want to be without.
8757 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fair price and good saw.
Vacuum attachment - can't say too much about it - I'm making 1.5" deep dado's about 5 inches in from the edge - the vacuum port doesn't help much in that scenario.
9140 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I love the service quality
9352 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I use it at work for carrying my SS tubing tools like 3/8 and 1/4 benders, reamer, cutter and pipe dope, plus some common fittings. Has held up great. Would buy again, and in other sizes
By the way, it sands like mad. It's fast. It's aggressive. I love it.
4046 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Expensive but worth it. No shims, take down time for shimming is non existent. Great design and quality.
6850 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What can I say, they are Ridgid brand and very good quality, never buy a cheap pipe wrench. I am just using these for home use, but have some of the same Ridgid pipe wrenches that I use at work. And if you are deciding between Aluminum and steel, no question go with the Aluminum.
4170 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am in the process of removing the contractor installed shelving in my wife's laundry room, and I am replacing them with a whole bunch of base cabinets and wall cabinets that I am building. These cabinets will occupy the entire length of two adjacent walls.
Bottom Line: the router did a great job for me and was amply powerful to not visibly labor on my significant tasks with oak cabinetry. My custom modifications solved my particular problems, but these are probably unneeded for the vast majority of the router's intended use. I highly recommend it.
8483 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great blade and is relatively inexpensive.
I am happy with the quality of these blades. They are extremely thick and rugged, obviously good quality. Mine had no trace of rust or damage.
53 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 love this little light, is as advertised, works great
6430 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The clamps make adjusting for install an easy job, I have other brands but needed to do a big job with a large number of cabinets. I purchased these and they work so good for predrill and even screwing face frames while the clamp is on, a feature not on the others. Bottom line doing cabinet installs get them, the most difficult part sticking on the no mar pads.
1260 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Most lasted only 2-3 wks
Now that being said, I just bought this to hold my miter saw. It will work fine for that purpose and the price was fine. Otherwise it is just the classic, "made poorly in china" junk that once reputable companies are putting out nowadays.
9725 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Wish I would have done my diligence more thoroughly. Get another brand.
The measurements are made by laying a straight edge (I use a square) across the disc and raising and lowering the black rails to the appropriate height. This is very easy.
6961 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I am using these on a table saw sled and they work well and seem well built. I expect they will work for quite a while.
195 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Clips on without leaving marks on the book, the neck is easily adjustable, and it has two light settings. I'm happy with my purchase.
Toolman Joe
Ali Julia review
PS. Since the saw is fairly lightweight, it can jump around if not fastened down.
5732 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Packaging :
I will definitely use this lamp when reading books at night. I doubt I will ever use it as a flashlight or a work light unless I had no other choice.
Bottom line, this CS is in a class by itself and worth every penny.
3087 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I thought that since they were clear plastic, they would do the job, and not get in the way of being able to see the line. Wrong! They fog up with wood dust on the underside, right away, and the line is impossible to see. When I wanted to see where my marks were at the end of the cut, I had to guess.
3406 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I used these a few times then started not using them. Seems like its easier for me not to use them. But they will work for you if you set it up it will give you repeatable results. If you like having all of the gadgets for your tools this isn't a waste of money. I just don't think I would buy them again
3746 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good product, took what minimal wobble there was out of the blade.
3467 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had the opportunity to use many different belt sanders over the years. This one is hands down the best one you can buy. Superb engineering, and design, coupled with flawless manufacturing produces this gem. You simply can't go wrong with this sander. I especially like the variable speed feature. This thoughtful feature makes it possible to adjust your at load speeds which helps with softer material. An architect friend and I have used these sanders on many materials including wood. The 3X21 model is this boys little brother, which I found to be a benefit when I need to work upside down. If you're looking for a belt sander, this one will keep you happy.
Value- D+ (or a B+ if you got the lightning Deal)
6124 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are very easy to use, and have done a great job of easing my toy-building pastime. Chuck them up and turn out wheels, fenders, any circle required to build our grandkids fantasy world of playthings. I'll get other sizes of these as needed.
2396 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is an extraordinary scroll saw. Top quality manufacturing and performance. I have been using mine for a couple of month and so far is very satisfied with this tool. It cuts through 1 1/2 inch hard wood very easy and preciselly. Great for Intarsia artists and serious woodworkers.
3505 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The more recent models have a warning label right at the top, warning you in no uncertain terms that this drill could break your wrist!
5343 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 is it actually fits the hoses!
5628 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I urge you to either build your own router table or save up and buy a better one. The fence on this thing is a pain. I want precision when I play with my router and this table is anything but precise. The next bulk collection we have, thats where its going. Otherwise it was sturdy, the table face was nice, thou the screws to level the router were a pain because they kept unscrewing.
Overall, I'm happy with this system. If I were to need it for my livlihood, I'd make some major design changes and would have a set custom built, but for homeowner or occasional contractor use, I'd buy them again.
5988 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used these before and they are great. FIt perfectly. High quality. Pre-painted in SAFETY RED. Easy fast installation. No Hassle.
After fiddling with it and learning how to adjust/use it I think it will be useful to have in the workshop.
7907 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Everyone that sees it loves it. very cool look. Great weight and action...
4012 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Double-sided blade, very easy to install and last 4-6 months each side. First 3-4 months, it produces polished-like planning. I use Makita planer 2-3 times a week, sort of 40-50 bf/week.
6942 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This hold down clamp is great and comes in handy when you need to keep something in place, and your hands out of the way. It is easily installed and the clamping force is enough to keep things where you want them. It's actually heavier than I thought, so it is definitely well made.
1455 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They are here for far less than the big name stores like Menards. Bought 2 packages (only needed 1 but could not resist the urge to buy the extra since it is very reasonable). Installed them myself. Now all the under cabinet lights work perfectly fine. No duds.
Ok, I've had this base plate for about two years. Actually, it's my second one. I called Rousseau and told them that I think the crown is too high and I think I'm going to have trouble. They told me to route the opening a little lower so that the edges are are a little recessed and then the crown would be parallel to the table or a bit above and it's supposed to work great. They even sent out another plate that less of a crown.
You can just use cauls from soft wood, (like pine 2x4 material) that compresses and conforms to any hardwood being clamped. That trick works GREAT on dovetails or finger joints, and you don't have to make complex cauls! The compress-ability of soft wood automatically applies pressure evenly, so there is no advantage to fancy "parallel' clamps.
4585 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My husbands loves it. Does everything it advertises with ease.
2397 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I waited a while before writing this review to be sure I got good at using this scroll saw. Well, there's not much to learn at all. I have used several other less expensive saws in my time, but WOW is this worth the price!
The great thing about these clamps is that they go on and come off in a second, so you can hold wood down, do what you have to do, then turn the wood, re-clamp, turn again, etc. Also, unlike the "vise-style" clamps, they do not damage wood.
9178 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Not really much to say about a product like this, but it seems to be of good quality. There was a small ridge going down a few feet of the outside of the hose, but does not affect the function of the hose, it's just that I can feel it when I pickup the hose.
The ONLY time these blades have ever given me any trouble is that on some grades of very hard and dense woods, if you don't keep the stock moving through the saw fairly quickly, you'll get some burn. When I anticipate this, I can usually eliminate it by setting the fence just slightly wide on exit. Slightly, like a few thousandths of an inch.
2949 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 it works well, and it allows me to have a great flashlight with one of the rechargeable battery packs from my DeWalt drill rather than buying drycell batteries for the type of large flashlight I have commonly used in the past; the swivel head has already shown itself to be handy feature
1716 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good Product
But when gotten on sale well worth the price.
5037 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What a blade. It does smooth cross-cuts, competent rips, and shows very little tear-out. I still sometimes use a different blade for ripping -- especially with thicker boards -- but the WW2 is on my saw for 90% of my cuts.
1244 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good product. Direct replacement for the MR11 6V halogen bulbs in a lamp I have. Works well and fits properly.
I suppose if you already own several hole saws, this kit may be too expensive. If you experienced a burglary like I did, and need to replace what you have lost, then this is the answer.
After that experience, I broke out the hold down that originally came with the saw. Since it is a circa 1950's Sears, the hold down wasn't in the best of shape. It was the kind that sits at the back of the table. I didn't like the arm sticking up, and having to pass through the thin slit of the freshly cut wood. What if I was using a thin kerf blade? I decided instead to take the advice of a professional, and concentrate on not letting the back side of the piece of wood lift up on the fence. With a push stick that has a long tail I was able to do that. I recognize that this is just one more angle priority I have to remember when pushing stock through. Then I got the board buddies.
2113 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 first of this thing is all Plastic!!! second thing is balnce is weird and hard to get used to but the saw hook is a plus the main reason i rated this saw bad was it got droped off a plank that was no higher than five feet and craked in two and it wasn't even a week old so i geuss i will stay with a mag for now one star for the hook
Like all DeWalt tools I've owned or used, these have strong motors with good bearings.
3449 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I work in the building trades in Manhattan NY.I asked a sheet rocker what was the best gun and they told me dewalt. I figures why buy a new one when my old gun still worked. The old gun burned out and I had to run out to buy a new gun. With the advice I previously received I picked dewalt, It worked smoothly and quietly and within the hour I had wished I tossed the old gun working or not...this gun is well worth having.
7213 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great clamp,,, hold things together while waiting for the glue to dry
I bought the Freud Super Dado set based on my earlier experience with their standard saw blade vs the Forrest. I'm glad I did. No matter what you buy, a good old fashioned sacrificial piece of scrap sandwiched to your work piece is your best guarantee against tear out when working with expensive woods.
8356 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 perfect hammer
5274 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works the the job i needed to do.
8502 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cuts like through butter!
even then, the wire that holds the light up does NOT support the weight. i'm always having to leave the cable in a weird position so it does not succumb. it's very frustrating. the reach of the arm is practically zero as i always have to leave the lamp dropped somewhere. it can never be raised on the metal arm.
6252 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Milwaukee invented the Sawzall and they still make the best. Far smoother than the Tiger Saw, imho. Makes a real difference at the end of a long day of demo work.
3554 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I haven't handled a tool that felt like this since I was a little kid in the late '70s and early '80s and it bugs me that the higher amp drills are keyless and put the side-handle in such a questionable location. Mine has had no problems with anything I've thrown at it thus far. I like that the keyless chuck guarantees a firm hold on the bits, and the side handle is rock solid when screwed in and doesn't come loose easily until you want it to.
3957 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 its good!
But overall a very nice hammer.
1223 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great in my Ikea desk lamp. $0.60 for each bulb is quite the deal, honestly I thought I was buying one and got a 10 pack, enough to last a lifetime. Arrived on time, easy to install, bright. Even if they don't last very long at this cheap a price who cares.
349 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are wonderful lamps. Nice gifts for people who are visiting, particularly as places where guests may sleep our house do not always have good lighting for in-bed reading. These are wonderful. The color of the light is good. Not too blue or too yellow. They are very durable. I take one traveling. In case of a power failure, you can even put on a baseball cap and clip it on the cap. Because it has an l.e.d., the batteries last a long time. Uses 3 AAA batteries, cheap and easy to find. This particular one is purple.
3874 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Blades work great. Get a smooth clean cut, however the laminate edges weren't perfect but I didn't expect them to be. The irregularities were microscopic and easily covered by my drop in sink.
2877 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The DeWalt 364K 7 1/2 inch saw is replacing a DeWalt 369 model that I had for the last ten years so, I expect the same service life. I built a house with the model 369, dropped it from the rafters onto a concrete slab three times; never bothered the operational abilities. Now, I'm building a large wooden boat and wanted to treat myself to a new saw that had more options; like adjusting the blade depth and angle. I located both the same old model and Model 364K on amazon. Model 364K costs about forty dollars more, but what a difference in the power to cut through wood, ease of changing blades, and of adjusting the bevel angle and depth of cut. I also like the heavier duty electric cord. If the saw lasts for ten years, I'll be very satisfied.
8044 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great for an interior trim carpenter that specialize in stairs this is the second one we've order my husband uses it so much he had to have two
6556 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Ok, for some uses, but doesn't work well to hold kreg jig. Had to buy the kreg clamp for that.
5146 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This works really well. You don't have to worry about a dust pan. I have it hooked up to my powermatic dust collector
For the price of a cheap, throwaway power tool, this is a precision tool that with care will outlast more than one owner. You can spend more, but the Stanley has all the necessary features- a decent blade, an adjustible throat and solid steel and brass parts. With a little tuning (a half hour's work with some sandpaper and a sheet of plate glass) it'll cut as well as the fancy $250 planes. For most woodworkers it's probably the only hand plane they'll ever need.
5671 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are good, solid, durable Vac hoses. This is my second one - not because my first wore out (it's still as good as new) - but because I neeed to add more convenient dust collection in my shop. This hose, without the screw on connectors, fits firmly into a 2"-1-1/2" PVC reducer to make a great, flexible connection from individual tools to the 2" pipe I used to construct the dust collection in my small shop.
- Two Brightness Settings
6967 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These fit over my old metal claps and protect the wood. They are SOOOO much easier than holding little pieces of wood while you tighten a clamp.
1143 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 So far, so good. Warm color. It works.
5605 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I have had this table for about 2 years and after using it regularly, I really can not recommend it. Here are a few gripes
5897 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought these for my B&D Piraa trim saw. Wished they were a tad longer but they are so sharp, they will cut your finger off just by looking at them. Good for carving turkeys or butchering deer.
The problem is that the fence itself is about 1-1/4" too long for the spacing between the rails. I measured my table and it is just shy of 14" (13-3/4"). The fence, therefore, is built for a table that is 15".
I find that hole saws accumulate a lot of sawdust which gets caught within the sharp, hook style blades. Instead of relying on sheer force, it's best to stop each third of the way and clean the chips out from the saw. I didn't use the hammer feature on the drill when doing any of the tests but I suspect it would come in handy if cutting through steel.
2395 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you aren't aware of it DeWalt originally produced this 3 legged stand. For some reason they changed suppliers and decided to use a 4 legged stand that wasn't as rugged. I called DeWalt and questioned them about the change. They informed me that after NUMEROUS complaints they were going back to ther ORIGINAL style stand. The current stand ia a quality built heavy and solid
8118 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Door slab replacements are a big part of my business. I have used the original version of this tool for many years. Admittedly it was somewhat difficult to set up which is why I only used it when I had multiple slabs to install, like door upgrades in condo's or townhouses. It served me well, however it had become loose and some of the components were worn to a point where I constantly had to check and/or readjust it. Also, parts just weren't available anymore. This prompted me to purchase PC's updated version. I can't tell you enough how sweet this tool is compared to what I went through to use the old one. It takes less than 10 minutes to set up and in the way it's designed it holds all of the adjustments well. It adapts quickly if I'm retrofitting multiple slabs with different hinge spacing and positions. Using it to relocate hinge mortises on the jambs or taking existing locations and spacing then transferring the locations to a slab or visa versa is the best part. I had the benefit of working with the old tool first so I had an understanding of the concept and process and what the final result should be. This why I say that once you've used this tool for a little while and get the "feel" of it, especially if this is your first time with a gauge such as this, you can't help but be pleased. I recommend purchasing part #86018 (3 1/2") jamb gauges from Porter Cable Servicenet. I bought the one size, since it's the most common hinge, but I use it for all of the other sizes. If you end up buying the 59381 you'll understand why when you read about the jamb gauge's function in the instruction manual. I hope this helps. Lots of luck.
So if you are contemplating getting the Kreg jig assembly, it comes highly recommended. If you are thinking about buying the screws, I recommend you getting the coarse and fine screws in the 1 1/4" format, since they are useful for joining 3/4" wood. Additionally you should get the screw kit with a variety of different length screws for those times when you are dealing with different stock thickness.
Other similar lights like this one are only $9.00.
9125 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 High quality hose, fair pricing. Fast to ship.
2247 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 product was as described, arrived on time. Would buy again and from same vendor.
Now, I read some reviews here and elsewhere that claim Board Buddies "get in the way" of push sticks. That's true to an extent, but for rip-cuts on long or wide boards, that is a non issue. In fact, the way I use these, push sticks are unnecessary. I put the front roller well in front of the blade, and the back roller one inch behind the blade. I view that area between the rollers as a "no hand zone!" I NEVER put my finger beyond the first roller. That gives me a HUGE margin of safety while maintaining positive downward pressure on boards. When I get to the last few inches of a board, I walk around the back of the saw and PULL the board through to finish the cut. That means I do not need an extravagantly large out-feed table to work alone safely.
4158 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 At the risk of being redundant... This dado set is excellent! The "carrying case" is a piece of crap.
9985 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 1st set was defective and the set screw was drilled in the wrong place so it wouldn't hold the drill bit but Amazon replaced it and the new set was perfect. 4 stars only becayse I had to return the first set. Step up your quality control DeWalt
I really like the switch located on the outside of the leg as well, that's way nicer than having to reach under every time!
It also fits and works well with a small, 10gal shipping barrel. "It's a shiny thing, and I like it."
4635 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Is helping me a lot! No claims.
1804 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Extremely clean cuts. Used it on the Work Worxsaw 4-1/2 compact circular saw to replace hardwood flooring.
I could have done better with a kitchen knife.
9020 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased both the Sidewinder, and the Pro Cut-Off at the same time, I'm glad I did, it sure speeds the operation up. I have found nothing wrong with this tool, I highley recommend it.
All in all, this light does exactly what you want it to do - fade into the background as you read.
With a book in hand, I hardly feel the weight of the book light when it is clipped to the book.
6083 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great product for the price. It certainly does not cut down on all the dust entering the shop vac, but it definitely removes probably about 60%-70%. I tried doing some modifications like others have mentioned with adding another 90* bend on the inlet so the dust wouldn't be so close to getting sucked back up into the vacuum, but this actually made its worse for me.
6130 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works well with my twenty-five year old 16 gallon shop vac. On softwood with the dewalt 735 planer, the bucket under the collector fills from one third to one-half before the shop vac is filled; with hardwood more chips end up in the cyclone bucket(two thirds or so) before the shop vac is full. No dust in the air and when chips start exiting the planer the shop vac is full. Used the Woodstock clear hose and their 4 to 2 1/2" adapter plus some shop vac fittings including plastic end pieces from old vac hoses.
8879 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This dado set cuts sharply defined and accurate dados. Packaging becomes an ideal storage container. Clear instructions are included. Great value.
- Amazon's price
3702 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good
6107 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works great on a five gallon bucket.
6066 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I wanted a good cyclone for my 4" dust collection system. By the time I wasted money on weatherstripping and figured out an sealed way to connect the hoses I spent much more money than the slightly more expensive options available on Amazon. I have wasted time and money. I made a poor choice.
Some tips: 1. Don't pitch them in your toolbox or truck bed. These are precision tools and though they are quite strong, they are easily damaged. Use the blade guards that come with them. 2. Don't try to "muscle" them through a board. The old adage of "let the tool do the work" has never been truer. 3. Don't place the blade edge anywhere you don't want a mark left. I think I mentioned that they're very, very, very sharp.
The hold-down clamps are great. I bought an extra one.
4861 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've used several other plates on other saws (powermatic, general) and this one seems like a keeper. Definitely wouldn't have been worth my time trying to make my own...!! I have one question however... since, in the past I had a custom miter throat plate already made for me... how the HECK do you prep one of these for use in 45 degree miter position?? My unisaw won't crank that low... I would have to butcher the thing since it's sitting at the top of the blade around an inch above the deck height on my unisaw! I'm too freaked out to 'force it down' - worried about reprisal by my blade grabbing...
The fence is about 1/32" out of parallel to the blade, even after adjusting the fence with the two set screws as far as they will go. This one is going back. I will try another because the tool is very easy to use, and the price is right. I hope this isn't a common theme with these joiners...
8434 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use these cables (100' and 25')for outdoor work: pressure washer, electric saws, and electric snow blower. They are tough and stay flexible in cold weather. What more could you ask?
This is a very nice product and shows yet again, you get what you pay for (after you do your research).
6389 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used these in the past and it is virtually impossible to set cabinets side by side without them. They make the job of cabinet installation a breeze. I recommend them and would not hesitate to purchase them again.
2400 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great, love it
7308 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 then only screw to use for plywood case work. packaged and shipped and received in 1 day! perfect for my projects
3502 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Yes, there is a way to cut crown molding that is laying flat, but this makes things so much easier. Not to mention, more accurate. These clamps are excellent quality, and as long as you keep their distance set precisely, your inside and outside angles, and butt joints, will look good.
Blade doesn't hold edge for long, lateral adjustment control is constantly in the way and moves the blade when you're planing, sole needs additional flattening.
5941 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Product as described. Received item as promised. Thanks
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9456 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this knowing i would probably need something to help straighten the composite decking that I was installng. What a life saver. Easy to use. It made installing so much easier as we didn't have to struggle with straightening the boards out by hand. Slip over the 2x8s and pull or push the boards to get it where you want. Very sturdy tool. Beats trying to push the boards with out legs.
8785 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 a tool that will be handed down... feels substantial in the hand.
1508 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice and bright. Though not a sealed bulb they do come with a plastic lens cover. We'll see how long they last compared to the 6 months I get from the standard bulbs and will update this review.
8944 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This bar of steel is a real tool. It is heavy, but it has to be. I removed 850 sq.ft. of decking with it. It was not easy, but would have been impossible without the wrecker bar. It is a tool in equal stature to visegrips and duct tape.
3388 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am a remodeler. I am not committed to any brand of tools, Some brands do better on one tool, and some do better on another. Overall Milwaukee is the brand I use the most, but a drywall screwgun I went with DeWalt. I have no complaints with this gun. It is fast, powerful, light, and has easy depth adjustment. I have been using it for the last year+ and haven't had any problems with it.
The only problem I have with this is that after this product shipped, I saw the exact same thing at Barnes & Noble for $2 less. It's an awesome product and worth what I paid for it, but paying less would have made it better.
1635 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's great being able to use my 1/4 in drive bits with my more powerful router. Just have to watch the rpms you have your router set at with these smaller bits.
If you're cutting plain moulding it works fine. I've cut a ton of bead moulding and coves etc. But forget divided light and anything that has parts that need to be assembled accurately.
They took a little long to arrive, but well worth waiting for.
1611 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great. Exactly the right thing.
2684 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Decent light... Just so used to led that I was disappointed. Although led is bright we like using incandescent light for inspection. Adds a different hue. Just like using nicad until they quit...
The depth of nailing is inconsistent.
I would have bought from a local hardware store but they were all sold out of this length.
1106 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly what we needed. Great customer service. Answered a question within an hour, at an after hours time. Will definitely use this company anna product again. And will recommend.
Weaknesses:
6775 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When the original equipment bearing froze, I decided to splurge on this. Have had the bandsaw for atleast thirty years, in fact, its from when Rockwell owned them. took a morning to install. hard part was taking off the table and the old quide. installing this was pretty easy
4699 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very durable blade
2440 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this to make sure my custom miter track slots were right where I wanted them, and to allow me to control the width of my miter slots.. I am very happy with this kit.
6088 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Not perfect but very good. I have mine attached from my Shop Vac to table saw, planer, router and sanders. I have saved replacing at least two bags so far so it has paid for itself already.
6711 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased one unit to review/test for our electrical panel shop. After one month it was decided to purchase a second unit but unforunately that one was stolen before we could pass it out to the next electrician. We are buying a third and fourth unit because we are convinced of the superb quality, ease of use, light weight and overall feel of the tool. Nice job, Milwaukee. Thank you, Amazon, for making buying so easy.
So in conclusion, get some Leecraft inserts, and make sure you have both the standard and dado inserts from the factory. Each has its own purpose. Overall, highly recommended.
Since she didn't have a side table light at camp she used it kind of as a regular lamp, too. It wasn't very bright but just enough for what she needed. It was also better than her flashlight at times because she could clip it to herself and be hands-free. A multi-tasker!
You don't fully appreciate the brilliance of the Workmate until you read about it and it's inventor in the book "The Workbench Book" by Scott Landis. It sounds silly, but it is truly a riveting story of a young English guy living in an apartment, who needed a workbench, and then persisted when everyone turned him down, to create one of the best selling, most unique, long-lived tools ever. It's genius! And you'll see pictures of many of the various versions of the Workmate that have existed. The first few prototypes are a riot. Hard to believe he went from those to this, but he did!
9568 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice solid piece of brass. Glad to have this for my air compressor.
9059 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a nice little hose. This is a replacement for a black hose purchased from the Sailboat made in china store. This seemed better built and I hope it will last longer than the previous.
3051 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I wanted to improve my view of what I was trying to route, and this did the trick. They should sell all routers with these clear bases.
1837 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A good quality blade
3539 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 great saw & price
Buy without hesitation and with total confidence
7812 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I own several models of the Workmate and think they are just about the most useful tool ever added to a home handyman's arsenal. I even have a toolbox with a tiny Workmate built into it, which B&D no longer make.
397 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 In a world filled with flimsy garbage. It is nice to be able to find a product that does what it is supposed to for as long as one would expect with reasonable care.
6782 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly what you would espect from ridgid. A quality wrench.
4840 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used this to side cut all my deck boards when using a hidden fastener system.
8909 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 don't apply pressure. just pull back and forth back and forth.
I've never noticed any chip compression pitting as described by another reviewer - either with or without the hood. btw. I'm using a 5.5hp Sears shop vacuum with it.
4649 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is one of Bosch's more useful saw blades. They give a good combination of smooth cut and speed, even in thin material.
8072 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Didn't need it but would certainly work
- Battery life is good, better than most
2243 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 nice but not as bright as the new LEDs and eats battery pretty fast
644 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is such a cute book light. Pretty bright. Super cute monkey attached that can be removed. But why? He's so cute. Nice sturdy clip. Holds good on anything, not just books. I love that the charger is under the clip. Just pull off the clip and plug into any USB. Which also means I can use this for my laptop that doesn't have backlit keys! I love that. Charges fast. Hasn't gotten hot on me yet. Super cute, great for any book lover, Kids included.
8833 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great blade!
9213 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Stocking up to have enough power when needed. Replaced one that I wore out. Go for it. Finished with this statement
8551 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This saw will get the job done, no matter what. The quality of construction is excellent and the saw works every bit as good as promised. It has plenty of torque and is easy to hang on to. It is a bit heavy but with this kind of power it works to your advantage. Would recommend this saw to anyone.
Sounds like a good deal to me
1046 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Did not fit wrong bulbs.
Even more poorly done - what I would call a MAJOR DESIGN FLAW: there is absolutely no way to level the 2700XL to your table saw. After I was done fighting with the nylon mounts I was horrified to find that the 2700XL table sat a good 1/16" below my saw bed. Try moving the fence across and "clank!" Its a "no go." What's worse - apparently not anticipating this, Rousseau incorporates exactly ZERO ways to adjust the height of the table or saw to correct for it. I was able to get around this eventually by unscrewing the 2700XL table and inserting washers underneath. Again, I can easily think of several ways to prevent this - for example, mounting the table on adjustable thumbscrews. Makes you wonder what they are paying their engineers for (?!?)
2124 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The dewalt support on the table saw is perfect for those who have the need to cut all 4x8 sheets or needing that extra support making miter cuts.
4830 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am a fan of Dewalt tools, but don't blindly buy any one brand. I compared the Dewalt to the Freud and Porter Cable. Although I like these brands too, I could tell in a moment the fit and finish of the Dewalt was superior. The ergonomics are great - easy to operate trigger unlike the Freud, and not top-heavy like the P.C.
4816 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great
When you understand all that you can see; though incredibly simple, this device functions on several levels, all cooperating with basic principles of physics.
4844 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought one of these awhile back. I've used it on numerous projects without any problem. The motor will strain a bit if you really move into the cut too fast. Otherwise, the machine is repeatable with a nice fence. The adjustments for angle, size and depth are easy to manipulate and STAY there once set.
from amazon this is a steal. If you are somewhat handy and a DIY guy (GAL), this is a great tool to have if you are doing any remodeling or as in my case needed to add a bigger opening to fit a slightly larger cook top. The granite guys wanted $150 to do the job.
If your make a living, or you just do your own household repairs you can't go wrong with this saw. I still have the original model 77 that I bought for $100.00 new back in 1978 in Tuscon AZ. At one of the early big box stores.
The Table :
9364 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great rubber air hose. I will certainly be buying atleast two more in the near future for home and work.
1549 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought these for under cabinet lighting. So far, everythign is good for the past couple months. Made sure to use a tissue when handling to keep oils off the lamps. About the same brightness as the orignals.
3428 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just added this clamp to my new Dewalt DW718 sliding miter saw. This saw did come with one clamp but I decided that I better have another one for the other side of my material I would be cutting for safety measures. It would have been nice if Dewalt would have included this clamp instead of the one that came with the DW718 but I am sure to keep costs down we are lucky to even get one material hold down clamp. This DW7082 clamp is way better than the one that comes with the saw and is more heavy duty with a quick take-up button that saves a lot of time screwing the threaded rod to tighten the clamp. It would be nice to have both clamps like this one but I can't justify buying another DW7082 clamp seeing as now I have one for each side of the blade. This DW7082 material hold down clamp will now become my primary clamp though and the one that came with the saw will only be used when I think two clamps are really necessary.
Like they do during the day.
4127 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Comes in handy
8669 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Had this unit for about three years with very light use - occasional tire inflation. As a previous writer indicated, the gauges got stuck, the pressure release valve froze, it wouldn't start and turned out to be uneconomical to repair. Basically, as other reviewers on other sites stated...its a piece of junk - Stay away
7689 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
6493 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works just as good as my larger sized ones.
It attaches securely to the side of the saw but the head is TOO HEAVY for the goose neck. It is a very poor design, which is not something that I'd expected from a Dewalt product. The head and goose neck lower automatically, which is a bad thing. The only way to keep it over the work area is to straddle it over the center bar so that it rests on the other side, making any adjustment almost impossible. However then it vibrates from the motion of the saw, making it very distracting and difficult to work with.
6367 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like these much better than the spring clamps we all use. It exerts more pressure with an easier release than a spring clamp of similar size. Just squeeze to lock it and it stays put. I used a couple the other day to hold a straight edge for routing dado's. I cut 3/4 x 1/2 deep runs with no slippage from the clamps. When I was done with each one I just squeezed the release and went on to the next . Lickety split. Nice idea !
5279 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I received this and went to put it on my bandsaw's dust collection port... Turns out it requires another adapter (see "POWERTEC 70148 Dust Control Flex Cuff with Hose Clamps"). Once I got this adapter it worked great.
5283 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 standard stiffener, less vibration but with the quality of the new saws and blades I don't know how neccesary a stiffener is anymore. Dont forget you loose some blade height with this on...
Now here's the kicker. I am forced to buy a replacement motor from Jet. I wanted to buy a Baldor or Leeson motor. Even a Dayton would be better AND cheaper. But no. Electric motors follow national specifications published by NEMA. NEMA specifies the dimensional characteristics of the mounting plate, shaft diameter, and distance from the mounting plate to the center of the shaft. All critical for a given application, but not with Jet. This motor has all NEMA 56 specs EXCEPT the shaft diameter.
As an added bonus, I have noticed that this directs much more of the sawdust to below the table while compared to the original insert.
1289 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent product, priced right! These bulbs last much longer than any I've previously owned. They arrive meticulously packaged: each bulb is inside its own small plastic bag, in its own box, and finally shrink-wrapped in a group of 10 boxes! The build quality of the bulb is noticeably "heftier" than the previous bulbs I was using. Very happy with this product and will DEFINITELY reorder!
3279 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits perfectly, works well.
The saw arrived well bundled, and like I said, I'm VERY SATISFIED.
9329 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've used these on kitchen cabinets to composite decking and they work!
Great saw, R.C.
4773 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have used this plate joiner for several months now and i absolutely love it. I have not had to adjust anything from the factory settings. It just works.
8877 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had my 2700xl for a few months now. I must say ," Bravo Rousseau." I formerly had the trojan tablesaw stand for my old Makita 2708. I almost got another one for my new makita 2703. I'm glad I didn't. Don't get me wrong, the trojans are very nice . I love the hand truck design. It's very portable. Regardless, I decided on the 2700 xl. The fit and finish are superior. It provides a wider and deeper platform for more stability. The construction is heavier. The fence is both larger and more refined. The side board is actual formica top and bottom, not thin melamine on only one side ,like on the Trojan. Probably the most important difference is that the saw is not mounted permanently in the stand. If you buy the trojan you are stuck with the whole contraption all the time. Not good if you just want to make a few quick cuts on small material. With the Rousseau you have the option of using the saw alone or in the stand. I highly recommend the 2700xl. ( or the 2700 if you have a different saw ) It makes ripping large sheet goods a breeze. Even if you are alone. It extends the rip capacity to 28 inches . If you require more, extentions are available. The fence is very sturdy just like the rest of the unit. It is very accurate, easy to adjust and very smooth. If you are concerned about the saw moving around or being loose because of not being permanently mounted, don't be. Rousseau's engineers devised a very simple yet sturdy and fully adjustable temporary mounting system. Pop the saw in and it doesn't budge. Pop it back out just like that. It doesn't get any better than this. I also bought the outfeed table. With it even long stock is a snap. No dancing around the spinning blade to complete cuts from the back side. It supports 4x8 sheet goods very well. The whole thing is well engineered and well built. Buy one, it could save your back, or maybe even your fingers. I wish everything was as useful as my Rousseau.
It's built well, works well, and it's priced right. What more do you need?
My conscience told me over and over to install a splitter so I bought the 78-431.
4138 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 CAN'T BEAT IT!!!
Highly recommended!
2936 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought the dewalt drill for Christmas and wanted to get a flashlight that uses same battery. My husband was very pleased with his gift.
5731 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Purchases as a Christmas present for my husband but the old router/table that I purchased it to replaced broke, ironically enough, on the same exact day that the "gift" arrived! Needless to say, I gave it to him early! He loved it. His new PC Router works great with it and he's happy to have 2x the table room that he had on the old router table... I like the fact that the shop-vac can be hooked up to it to collect the dust (I past the time away cleaning up the messes he makes!) :) Loved the free shipping and since it isn't available in the Rockler stores (only online), the price was great!
7588 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I enjoy the Milwaukee Rip fence and use it when required. It is durable and functioned well. My only wish is that it was included with the saw purchase. I would not have minded paying a bit more to have had the fence included with the saw
As a musician who absolutely cannot risk any injury to my hands, I find this method with these devices gives me a HUGE margin of safety, and a greater sense of confidence for rip-cuts.
Perhaps the chief benefit of these screws is that you don't need pilot holes, since the self drilling point does that job perfectly.
9100 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great.
As I said I am a remodeling contractor. Most of my tools are the black and yellow, Dewalt. I would rather count how many of their tools that I do NOT have than count what I do have of theirs. I like Dewalt a lot and I have invested deeply in their tools. In general they are very good but a few of their tools I use constantly have some very glaring issues, but In general they are very good.
7227 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 On the money walk up to the miter box no tape, no pencil, no problem, set the guide cut the wood, good to go. Do that fifty times a day and you saved $30.00 easy. If your making raised panel doors you have 200 parts or more on 40 doors, boom you saved $80.00 and they have to be dead on to be perfect. There is no other way.
3715 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I bought this sander and tried it on a group of pine butt jointed boards. It is too unstable. It tends to tip at the slightest opportunity towards the motor side. Even a slight pressure on the back causes a gash in your work. I spent more time removing scrapes and gashes than smoothing my work. Very frustrating. I am going to try a different brand as the others seemed to be more stable in the store and didn't tip so easily.
5353 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 doesn't fit needs a coupling
Another great feature is the fact that if you set this saw to a shallow cutting depth, the handle stays where it belongs or where you want it to be - down near the work -- instead of getting way up in the air where it's hard to control. Also, the blade guard handle is back off the shoe where it's easy and safe to grab. Setting a bevel on this saw is a dream. The markings are clear and the lock comes easy to the hand. On some saws the shoe is thin and "bendy" or too narrow. This one is almost perfect.
4759 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 these are my favorite blades I have come across so far. I am a 20 year cabinet installer veteran and I go through my fair share of saw blades. These blades are great for general cutting of hardwoods, melamine, and plywood's. They are not to aggressive as to tear out delicate veneers but aggressive enough to cut hardwood with out any trouble. bet all all around blade in my opinion.
4709 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I wish they made a blade with a standard kerf. I prefer the stiffness of the thicker blade. it allows for a smoother and slightly more accurate cut. This blade is better than the standard blade that came with my DeWalt Miter Saw. It's also better than a DeWalt I purchased with more teeth.
1129 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Super buy for the money and they work great.
The tool can be very versatile, and is limited by your imagination and ability to make a custom jig. But as for out of the box, it does what it says and well, but don't expect to sharpen every piece of steel in your house with it without a lot of extra effort, unless you have extreme confidence in your hand, in which case you might not need this machine.
Height and length adjustments are easy and firm.
9704 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you are installing treated lumber decking this is a must have tool. Just finished a 1,200 sq foot deck at my house. This made installation much easier.
9625 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 opened these. Grabbed a ziplock baggy to store them in, set the depth collar on the smallest size and then I dropped it on the ground and bent it :( luckily I am patient enough to pound it nearly flat again. There is a small wobble while spinning but nothing bad enough to prohibit the use of this item. Im pretty happy overall.
5844 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great product
So I check around inside to see what is loose or broken.
1615 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 perfect
In short. I'm happy...now. I was not at all happy throughout what should have been an easy assembly process. I hope it was an isolated incident. If it was, then I'd recommend the table (buy a switch, too). But if this is par for Bench Dog's course, well, you might as well save yourself the hassle and look elsewhere. As for me, I have to dock them a couple stars, because it was really carelessly prepped and packaged.
6072 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Other reviews indicate a design flaw requiring adding a piece to direct the input away from the output. I'm sure this might help. Especially in the case of very fine drywall dust. But for coffee chaff or regular sawdust or ground coffee it seems unnecessary.
By having extras on hand I just send them out for sharpening once in a while. I sharpen my own jointer blades usually, but I find it a lot easier to send out planer blades, especially if I have a saw blade or two needing sharpening as well.
Loud, very noisy loud.
1725 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 An amazing tool. Versatile, high-powered, highly effective. Have had 2 of them over the course of 40 years. For any size job this is a must-have tool
2057 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 In a sense this is the most straightforward of routers. It has five running speeds - 10,000, 13,000, 16,000, 19,000 and 21,000 rpm. It has a straightforward design reminiscent of the 690, and it has enough power to turn the hardest wood into sawdust. In fact, it has more horsepower (but less torque) than many shapers. Despite the soft-start feature there is a definite jerk when you start it up - this is a big machine. Too big for most home hobbyist needs, as a matter of fact.
5403 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I needed these for some cabinets I was building out of birch ply. They really match pretty well except with really dark patches on the birch. You do have to shorten them to fit into the hole depending on your screw depth. I have a large bench sander and I just put the end that goes towards the screw up against the spinning sanding disk and ground off what was needed. And you only need a small dab of wood glue in the hole. If you use to much you will make a big mess.
9850 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good quality and as described
3903 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I had been looking at this joiner for a while and finally bought it when it was on sale for $83.99 + 10% off + free shipping (marked down from $119). I am very happy with it so far, a satisfied customer. I just used it to build an entryway bench for the Mrs and it came out great.
857 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bright Great bulb
7303 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good tools, does a great job of bringing boards together to make one bid table top and or counter.
4462 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If there is a better biscuit joiner on the market, I haven't seen it. Easy to use and easy to adjust.
987 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good price. Works.
788 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Product is as described and so far so good, no problems with install; pins are sturdy. Bulbs seem to be of a better quality than what is offered at the local hardware big box stores. Huge bang for your buck, good value, bulbs have not blown out and will probably last longer than the expensive bulbs that were previously purchased at local hardware store. Will definitely purchase this again in the future when needed. September 2014-Ok had to update my review, Bulb completely blew out and shattered particles everywhere, will not buy this product again and will be discarding the remainder of the unused bulbs for safety reasons (NOT TAKING ANY CHANCES). This bulb was used in a bathroom light fixture, will be going back to buying the box store brand, since past experience has shown that it is safer to use because it did not explode when it burnt out. Furthermore after reading various materials on exploding bulbs, we are planning to entirely replace the current bathroom fixture that utilize the halogen bulb with one that does not. On a positive note, we were very grateful that no one was physically seriously injured because had they had been standing directly at the vanity at the time the bulb exploded, it probably would have been a totally different story!
These work fine, easy to buy them here, but you are buying them because you have to not because you want to - you already have the flashlight - so who cares? They only seem to break when the light is dropped, and not even then most of the time.
3223 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 What a pain in the butt to put together. Also, be aware that it will only go down to 16 inches in width because of the rear lift wheel. I bought it for a jet jointer and as most jointers go they are very narrow bases, so this cant be made tight. Its strong but just a pain to assemble. I'm not sure if Id buy another UPDATE actually after getting it all together,it does require some patience, it really is a pretty good stand. The size as far as my jointer goes worked out well and the few inches extra width I think helped stabilize it better. Don't try to get it too tight, the bolt heads stick out and you lose some size. But actually I kinda like it and would probably get another
6976 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These fit my Pony 3/4 clamp perfectly
6329 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Building a new house and needed good quality cabinet clamps. Found these on amazon and got them ordered. Easy to use and made the job so much easier.
9727 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just what I needed
8155 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Never doubt an incra rule.
6323 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Use this for pulling the cabinets in alingment. Amust have if your installing cabinets.
Update 4/14/2015 - I've had the biscuit joiner for about a year now, and it's still operating as as new. I'm very happy with the purchase. I've since made drawers, cabinet doors and large surfaces with several boards running lengthwise. It's functioned with ease and I'm still on the first cutter blade with no discernible degradation in cutting performance (blade or motor).
4828 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fit my Dewalt Miter Saw...replacing one that ripped.
- soft start helps a lot to control the beast when you turn the router on
45 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A must-have for any graphic designer who uses PMS to communicate with vendors/manufacturers or clients.....I had an old book given free to me from 2008 that didn't match my screen....finally, when upgrading to this new book and the Creative Cloud, I was immediately about to see almost the same color on my screen as in the book....
3397 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product, works perfectly to hold trim firmly...
4595 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Rarely does a woodworker need or go through a gallon of wood glue with a project or two. It may seem cheap to buy a gallon but if you don't use it before it goes south; it's a waste.
9305 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After borrowing a couple of moisture meters I realized I needed my own. After talking with my son and searching on-line I decided on this one. It works as advertised and the battery has held up well. The sensing points are sturdy and the reading is easy to see and appears to be accurate. I would recommend this product and - oh yes - the price was fair.
5184 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice.
8887 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great saw and reasonably priced. Well made and I have used it many times...works great on bamboo!
6696 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am a career professional photographer. We always used the steel alligator clamps with the springs and brute strength to open. These are a big improvement. Positive action, "mold" to contours of item clamped. Easily clamped and easily released. Hey, they're colorful, too!
5953 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Piece of plastic.
6220 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When I saw they increased the amperage rating to 12 , I just had to have one . I was not disappointed. This little beast screams. It does get pretty warm though ,if you dial the speed down and put a heavy load on it. Its really nice to have so much power on hand in such a compact size. It blows the other mini's away!
96 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great product, good price, would happily buy again
7750 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We used this to cut through several 2 x 4s where I wanted to add a couple more electrical outlets in the garage. Not only did this cut through wood with no effort, but the hole saws in this kit can also cut through thin mild steel with no problem. And after all this cutting, the hole saws used look none the worse for wear. The way they're designed, its easy to get the wood plug out also. Made in USA BUT the metal used to manufacture these may be from other countries.
2773 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Already own one of these and its 15 years old so thought it was about time to get a new one. Strange that it feels different than the old one, yet they are the same. One just new. Feels like it was made overseas but still will take some time to become familiar with it. Hope for the best. Initial cutting good but still different. Just hope it last like the last one.
1493 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 They do not flicker when dimmed! With that very positive note the only minor downside is that they are quite a bit brighter then the 20 halogen's they replaced. Overall very happy with these bulbs.
2674 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great little saw. It was easy to set up. No vibration and very quiet. Blade changes are super easy
6230 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've owned this saw for 3 years, during which it has seen occasional use for countless projects. Most recently, I used it during the demolition phase of a deck remodeling project, and it was indispensable. I particularly appreciate the fact that all controls are easy to operate while wearing heavy work gloves. Beyond that, I don't have much to add to the many other positive reviews on this site. Highly recommended. So, why only 4 stars? On my unit, the shoe release lever plate broke after about a year of relatively light use. This is the metal piece that turns the retainer bar when you adjust the shoe. It still works if I am really careful when I move the adjustment lever, but if not, the lever slips and fails to lock and/or release the shoe. Looking at the broken piece, it seems like it's a little on the flimsy side for a tool that is otherwise built so well. Hopefully, Milwaukee will take notice and improve this part. I'll update this review when I eventually get around to ordering a replacement.
Scroll sawing is absolutely fun on this machine. After I finished the installation, I tested the saw, then immediately started a project, just to have an excuse to use my new saw.
5688 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 For the price, this is the best router table available. Well built, sturdy, and I expect to get a lifetime of use out of it. No room for a full-size table, and I need something a little portable. This works well. Would like to see a better mounting plate. This one is OK, but it's really the weak point of the table. I'll use this one until it dies and then have one fabricated out of metal. Haviong said that, I don't expect this mounting plate to futz out on me any time soon. I'm a hard core DIY-er with investment properties, so this doesn't see daily use, but when I do use it I'm making a whole house worth of mouldings and railings. The instructions could be a little more clear and be fully prepared to have several dozen extra nuts and bolts left over. Other than that this is a great router table, better than many of the plastic models out there. The fit and finish on this is top notch. Buy it and don't look back.
I personally forget how to close the unit up for storage and have to refer back to the instruction sheet--a senior moment.
7658 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What can I say these things are awesome!!
500 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Got it for my wife. She loves it. Has two brightness settings. Extremely bright at highest setting. Batteries have lasted forever - haven't replaced them once yet. The clip is very solid. The only minor complaint might be that the base might be too light to simply set it on a desk and be able to move the light very far off a center point over the base. But if they made it heavier it would be cumbersome when attached to a book which is how most people would use this. Great product!
All-in-all an innovative and well-made product.
5439 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 alls well
The only negative is the blade that ships with the riser block - it's not very good. Buy yourself a selection of Timber Wolf blades to use for resawing.
3740 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works well.
8081 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Not cheap -- but if you need to do hinges, yes it's a must (took me a fraction of the time then without)
4005 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this saw because of its easy adjustment features and solid plate. Have not been disappointed and now everyone on the job wants to use it. Can't go wrong with this saw.
I'd buy this again!
The build quality is excellent. The 2 modes of light provide good lighting. The single light is most comfortable for me.
1280 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Came as ordered. Hard to give a review on light bulbs unless you wait 2 years so see you then.
4142 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good saw. the case could not be any cheaper. latches don't work
6554 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It is important to note that the size range for the stile of the cabinet is 1.5 to 2 inches...the stiles (vertical frame piece) on my cabinets were slightly under 1.5, so I had to use shims with these clamps, which is a bit of a pain. Nonetheless, they do a great job of drawing the cabinet frames completely tight, while allowing you to make slight adjustments towards and away from the wall, so that the alignment is perfect...and then allow you to drill and insert trim-head screws to keep that perfect alignment.
Amazon...please look into carrying these Flying Dutchman "New Spiral Blades" soon so we don't have to search for them!
934 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 ok
5790 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I takes a while to sharpen a dull bit and if your trying to sharpen one a 1/4 in or bigger this coarser wheel is a must.
8852 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I can dado exactly.
Note: Amazon updated the description line to be correct now. However, they still list this as an accessory for the X series and list them in the "better together" link. Sigh.
3353 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you want to nest your crown molding in the miter saw, you'll need a set of these. Work great on my Dewalt miter saw.
8440 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very please with product quality and would recommend.
8644 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you want a hammer forever this is the one. I needed a smaller version of the 16 oz that I bought back in 1966 for the electrical work I do to carry in my small pouch. Estwing cost a lot more than the wooden handle ones but you buy it for LIFE.
3675 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I wanted a belt sander for quickly removing a lot of wood, but I also wanted it to be light enough to use vertically or overhead if necessary. Belt changes are easy and it is not too noisy. The dust port does clog easily unless you connect it to a shop vac. I would get the fixed speed version of this sander for a few dollars less since most only use a belt sander for aggressive sanding.
Good price and free shipping from Amazon.
For my saw this was an EXACT match (the Ridgid branded one was $150! What???)
8056 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Borderline genius! If you install stairs there is no replacement for this tool. Competitor tools aren't even in the same class as this.
37 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These work great. They fit over the drop tube of the filter unit to keep large particles and fish from getting to the impeller. Just rinse under running water and your good for another 10000 miles.
5065 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's charp mang!
8103 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used this to do my whole basement by myself. What a life saver. I could never have done it alone and even with the help of two other people at my disposle, which I didn't have, wouldn't have been as convenient as using this wonderful invention. With the ressesed cans for lighting in the basement I just cranked up a 4 by 8 by 1/2 inch thick sheet tight to the cans and used a rotozip with a bit designed to ride along the outside edge of the can or outlet box, and buzzed the wholes out then cranked the rock up the last inch and screwed it up tight.
5938 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product. Fast delivery and would recommend. Only issue is the color. I would rather have red, black or yellow instead of the tan that was sent. Still is a great product though!!
UPDATE: After several months of use, the collets are now fitting both routers. The threads must have needed to be broken in. I use the 1/4" bits often with no issues. But I do prefer 1/2" bits whenever possible.
3837 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent!
5430 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This router is versatile and has huge power. I use it in a table, and have made raised panel doors, etc with the "big" bits.
1163 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good value and they work great
7799 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Already had a Workmate from 15 years ago and needed another. This model is larger, has more features and better work surface - can actually be used as a workbench when all 3 panels are in place. Unique feature of being able to articulate the front panel so that it can be raised 90 degrees to clamp a board or other horizontal item laying on the work surface. Great quality if not a little on the heavy side.
9408 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this is a great accessory for you angel grinder if you need to carve wood. it's sharp and goes thru a stump like a hot knife thru butter
4478 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best of all, these blades are easy to find.
9621 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My favorite, reasonably priced countersink bit, have used for many years, for construction and finish carpentry work.
9552 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use these every day for cabinet installation.
9081 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 So far, this has been a great air hose ( I only had is for a few months). The real test will be how it performs over the next years, but so far so good. Seems to be made of high quality material. I'm happy with this purchase and it is much better than the Lowes Kobalt brand I had previously.
3768 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Freud SS100 Dado Shim SetThis product does what it says it does. Is it really necessary? Probably not. In order to size a dado precisely, you measure to approximate the set of dado blades used to the desired width. Then you start cutting test grooves in scrap stock and adding or change shim thicknesses and cutting another test. Depending on your skill and luck, you may get it right in several tries.
2161 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The Long Haul review:
I mostly use hardwoods, and thickness's up to 1" so blade selection and speed are going to be critical items. So far I probably have spent 10-15 hours just practicing, using differant woods, blades, speeds, feed rate, etc., and taking a few notes to help later on. I am very happy with the results so far. Have made two sets of decorative hinges out of mesquite and am very pleased with the small kerf I was able to achieve and how well they fit and function. They took a bit of time to produce, but I know that will change as I become more practiced and comfortable with the machine's ability and of course my own.
8860 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Be careful, it is sharp. Works well, handles wood with ease and well worth the price. Recommend for those who know how to use this type of tool.
7468 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly what I expected, for a great price.
I definitely like the screwdriver, but it would be nice if it had just a little more power. For this reason, I'd give it four stars in an ideal world, but compared to the other power screwdrivers in the market I'll give it five. Being that it is for home use, I expect it to last quite some time.
7104 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This set worked great for building some mesquite cabinets!
2147 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great little pack of Blade. Like tools, do not hesitate to buy quality, you will win on the long run.
6944 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just built a 45 deg cut-off sled and installed two of these to hold the work in place when cutting. They make that job much safer, and you can actually clamp tight enough to cut angles other than just 45 deg.
Overall I cannot say enough good things about this saw. Its relatively light, very accurate, powerful, and feels like it will outlast me. Buy one yourself and you won't be sorry!
These stellar results were repeated time after time on all the cabinet back panels and side panels. I realize that this dado set was right out of the box and therefore the blades and chippers were probably the sharpest they will ever be, but if the exceptional results I got on this project is any predictor of how this dado set will perform over time then I know that I made a very good purchase and the money was well spent.
WHY is this so much better?
714 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just got these bulbs, plugged one in and it works great. I cannot speak for how long it lasts, but it works in my lamp great so far.
5737 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 works great
On the flip side, this light's reflection will not blind you when under the car working. It puts out just the amount of light needed, and the swivel head helps direct things nicely. Looks like some reviewers got the spare bulbs with theirs, and some did not... we were on the 'did not' side of things, but that is OK. Already have a couple spares order and sitting in my shopping cart waiting for me to checkout.
As nearly always, the dust extraction nozzle was broken in transit. Packaging secures only the bottom of the machine--not well at that--and nothing protects the top. However, Makita covers the damage under warranty and Acme Tools (authorized repairer) fixed it in two weeks. My thinking when I purchased the sander was to handle it this way. The quality of the sander is worth the inconvenience of warranty repair and it makes no sense to return it for exchange given and 80/20 chance the replacement would suffer the same breakage.
8156 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just awesome. Love it.
7093 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent
5273 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Quality item.
Also, Porter Cable needs to offer a better warranty. The fact that they only offer a 1 year warranty concerns me. To me, it means that they are not confident in their product. Milwaukee on the other hand, offers a LIFETIME warranty.
* The weight is perfect in my opinion. I wouldn't use it to trim laminate but it's very easy to control freehand and highly stable. You want a tool to be the right weight, not as light as possible and this one feels just right. I also felt very little vibration.
Given the price of these I am tempted to find sockets to replace the florescent in my grow bed.
3199 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Being a rank beginner to woodworking but not to power tools, I purchased this miter saw as a starting point to my woodworking hobby. I needed it to construct the window seat frame in our new log home. After 10 cuts on 2x4's, the switch shorted out on the saw. I contacted Bosch and found a tool supply store who could do the warranty work - simply replacing the defective switch. After 4 weeks, they finally received the switch from Bosch and I was back in business. They stopped carrying Bosch tools because of the delays in getting parts and orders from Bosch. If I had ordered a Makita or Hitachi saw, I would have been repaired in less than a week. I'm glad I bought the saw but it was a toss-up between the other 2 and $$$ was a factor.
9344 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works better then my old HF connector.
Here are the caveats: 1) Like every tool in you arsenal, this one has limitations due to its design (use your brains!) 2) The assembly tool provided is crap so use an actual wrench but don't over-tighten 3) yes packaging sucks and product can me damaged during shipping, B&D or Amazon will take care of you
6166 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I was trying to do a DIY project by cutting nails off of a pallet. The videos I saw they cut through the nails with such ease. These took a lot of strength and would not recommend.
6181 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Wow!
I purchased this item because I really needed to make my dust collector two-stage. It was getting immediately clogged by both my planer and jointer's large chips. I wasn't willing or able to shell out money for a larger unit, and material costs and time to build my own would've added up to more than this item. So I decided to give it a gamble knowing that Amazon would have my back if this didn't work.
2504 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm a new home-owner, and was in the market for a drill. I realize that cordless drills are significantly more convenient than corded, but that comes at a price, both monetary and performance. This drill is fantastic! It has a ridiculous amount of power, and feels great in the hand.
3526 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought the drill to suplement the use of my light duty Milwaukee cordless. The quality is about on par with the others in the same price range. The plastic isn't what it used to be when they were made in the US. I think mine is made in Mexico or China. I have some of the older US made Milwaukee tools and those are very smooth and durable. The new plastic feels a little thiner. I don't feel that I'm going to break it but it's still not as nice as they used to be.
Then I looked at the Jorgensen's. They have their Cabinet Master Parallel steel line, which is aimed at competing with the Bessey K-Clamps. They have a wider face on them, so you can lay a clamp on its side, and get a longer clamping surface. With the Bessey's that is possible, albeit a slightly narrower surface. Myself, I choose to use a couple of inch thick straight oak piece as a wedge, giving me all the clamping surface I need.
811 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My Sears microwave uses these bulbs to light the stove... I would prefer a different type but what can you do... they last long enough and having backups is nice.
7912 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Same as 23-12.
Haven't used them yet but planning too soon.
9025 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great! Very durable.
5036 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 An excellent blade. I did not believe the claims of "gluable" and "joiner" quality cuts, but it's true. I think it's a combination of the thin curf and the blade quality, but it feels like I've added another horse or two to my saw motor. I also bought the stabilizer right off. The blade is obviously more expensive, but the quality of the cut is so good it's hard to even compare the WWII with standard blades.
7655 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Using this mostly for electrical work. For anything bigger I would recommend a little more weight - 23 oz is a favorite. This one is great for what it is and for electrical it's a very good hammer!
7629 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Solid as usual from Estwing really like the handle
7428 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 over priced but got the job done
I chose the 6" model because I will probably never have a need for a dado so deep it requires an 8" set. Overall I am very pleased with the quality of this product and recommend that you shop around for a deal like I got (twenty five bucks less than the Amazon price at a local store).
1459 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price for halogen bulbs. Good light, pleasant. Good for reading. Only issue is that they are NOT LED bulbs... but that can't be used to downgrade these bulbs! :) No, fantastic halogens.
3132 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I like this saw. I use it as often as I do any of my other circular saws and I mainly use it to break down 4x8 sheet goods, including some hefty 7/8" flooring. I love the size, weight and balance of this saw, and it doesn't seem to lack for power either. It does seem loud for it's size and power. High quality carbide-toothed blades are difficult to impossible to find for this saw, which is a pity because I would love to get more use out of it than I do now. For cutting laminate and composite materials cleanly, there's just no getting around using a high tooth count carbide tipped blade, which as far as I am aware, is not an option for this saw.
1435 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The cost for this pack of ten is about the same as for one at the local hardware store. They are wrapped and boxed indevidually so ther is no chance of contamination. Use gloves or paper towel to handle them.
9486 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent transaction and seller. Highly satisfied. Thanks!!!
5758 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The stone by itself is ok, but the drill sharpener do not do the job. When you follow the instruction the drill is passing the stone surface and can not finish sharpen it. Some thing is not right or there is some kind of trick that is not explained. I spend over $100 and can not use it.
4305 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have 4 other routers,I like this one the best. The control you get with the D handle, is hard to beat, the trigger on the handle what a great feature. I've had this router for a year now, I have not found anything that I didn't like about it.
4396 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect for joining two pieces of wood to make bigger piece!
6268 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Saw blades are what I expected
LATEST DISCOVERY: I didn't realize why the clip worked so very well. It's because it has small, soft rubber pads inside the mouth of the clip, which ensure even better grip without so much pressure. It clips onto various places on my laptop or sits with the tiniest footprint on its stable base (because of the battery weight), right up against the keyboard.
1468 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I had a couple of lamps burn out over the winter months. Needed to get some spares and found this 10 pack for the Hampton bay lamps. Fit fine, worked fine, rapid delivery.
1498 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought it as a replacement for my table fountain. I love how bright this LED bulb compared to the original that came with my fountain. It made my living room bright at night and it's a low wattage bulb. So, I don't care leaving it on 24/7.
1781 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It really works! It catches most of the dust from my PC circular saw. What a blessing, since people designing saws mostly overlook dust collection. If you have a saw that this will fit, I recommend it.
9444 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great tool accessory for carving.
At furst i thought itd be too bright, now its not bright enough to even see properly if all other lights are off.
pros. very stable. stores well, functions well
Better then any other glue I have used.
Its a great tool that has held up well under repeated use.
3172 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I really like this blades for scroll cuts with M12 Jigsaw. Used one for quite some time before breaking it. Highly recommend.
5484 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My first experience with this router was when I was working in a professional window and door shop. The owner had three routers - all M12's. This was my first real introduction to serious routing and I thought that the M12 was just a router. In the last 8 years since then I have done a ton of routing and have messed around with a bunch of different machines. After getting used to the M12 all the rest seemed lacking. On top of being a workhorse and ultra reliable, it is just a plunge router that works really well. I use it in the table (never take the springs out - just attach the fine adjustment knob), in my woodrat and freehand and it works great in all circumstances. The only beef that I have with it is that there is a little too much slop in the columns when the lock is not engaged. Unless you routinely use it like this (which I do to cut mortises on the woodrat) then you will never notice. If it weren't so big I would probably by another since no shop is complete without a handful of routers..
5760 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just used this kit for the first time. I was gluing some melamine sheets with Roo Glue (specially made for melamine) The set up time was 15 minutes, so I had a lot of surface area to cover in short order. This glue kit, using the glue roller did a nice job. It enabled me to cover a lot of surface area quickly. The amount of glue that is released is based on how much you squeeze the container. You can easily see the flow, so guesstimating is pretty easy.
3607 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchsed one of the kits containing this Screwdriver about a year ago. It puts the other brands to shame. So far it has really been reliable,and unlike some of the reviews I have had no problem with the batteries. It is very powerfuf for its size and very easy to use in close quarters. If your like me and have to have tools you can count on buy this, you won't be sorry!!
6909 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This 18" aluminum pipe wrench arrived quickly (I ordered a Wednesday afternoon & it arrived by the following Monday afternoon) and in great condition. It was packaged fairly well and recieved no damage in transit. This was one of the best deals for this tool that I found in my online searching. Very happy it arrived quickly as we're in a production environment & have a constant need for these types of tools, but are always looking to save some money. The pipe wrench is in great working order - works as expected & described!
5744 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a small shop -- 20x22 -- and the router plays a large role in the woodworking I do. I needed a good router table, and first thought of building one but decided after buying all of the hardware I wanted, it was more cost-efficient to just buy one. I am glad I did!
8612 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good hammer at a fair price. It's a big hit with me. What more can I say that hasn't already been said?
2) Tighten the front adjusting screw so the frames are flush with each other (may require you to loosen previously installed wall attach screws).
This is a no nonsense sander. Heavy duty. Lay it on the board, and hold on. Makes short of a lot of work. Feels like it will last a lifetime. Definitely a leader in the pack, and worth the money.
7718 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 worked perfectly
125 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this for my grandmother. She reads over 65 books a year. The light works pretty well. She seems to like it.
3530 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These crown stops worked great. It ensured the exact angle each time with no slippage. The stops were well worth the investment. I love the way they attach to the saw and don't take up much room, yet are very efficient. I would definitely recommend these to anyone who is installing crown molding.
Note: it comes with 2 small rectangular bars, about 10-12" long but I couldn't find reference to them in the manual. Of course I played with the unit and router to get familiar. I remember reading about having the adjustable outfeed part of the fence, but this fence is a long one-piece. Ahaa, that's when I realized those aluminum bars can slip between the fence and the MDF facing in slots. Bingo. The bars are rectangular to provide two choices for the outside offset space.
997 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well packed, great price.
5176 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great
5003 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Almost bought the variable speed but less powerful cousin. Glad I didn't. This unit works great. It's heavy so you won't want to do much vertical or overhead work. One reviewr commented that it wears out his workers and I can see why. An hour is the must I can go without a break. But you can get a lot of sanding done in an hr with this tool.
4195 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought the SD608 dado set a couple months ago for use with a Delta 36-717 hybrid saw. As someone else mentioned here, it's very difficult to determine before you buy whether it'll fit your saw, so I contacted Freud. I received the following from a company rep:
1195 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good stuff at low costs
4309 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I purchased this saw mid-December. It arrived within a week and the saw looked great. Very little assembly required. The rails were damaged, looked like a forklift had driven over them and flattened one end. Called Amazon and they said they'd ship new rails from the Jet factory within 7-10 working days. That was more than a month ago. So, I can crosscut, but no fence yet. The saw deserves 5 stars; poor parts replacement drops it to 4 stars. Fit and finish are excellent; quality is obvious with every part of the saw. I would buy again in a heartbeat, but probably from a local dealer so I can pick it up myself.
5679 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Length of opening is limited
3056 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love my DeWalt flashlight and having multiple rechargeable batteries means I have a long life high power light to use for work or for emergencies. My light is many years old so I picked up another set of these bulbs to replace the bulb when it blew out. The original bulb lasted five years and I used it a lot. These bulbs are rugged and they operate on 18/28 and 36 VDC. They are rated to 325 lumens and they are Xenon bulbs.
8130 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you do trim work for a living, you can't afford not to have one of these. I have installed stair treads with and without this guide and I will never do one without it again. It will pay for itself on the first job in saved time.
Anti-vibration. I don't know the technical nuances of how Milwaukee cancels out the vibration, but this saw is the smoothest (from an operator's standpoint) saw I've ever used. Any recip saw can truly rattle your fillings when it binds, but fortunately this Milwaukee has anti-vibration and a clutch, that genuinely minimizes feedback to the operator.
6365 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this one after I saw a fellow at a local lumber yard with one. He was sold on it. The Amazon price is the best I found, too.
One review made mention of the end caps or lips on the level. I found a very small build up of paint on one end. Once the unit is put through the zero setup procedure, this build up should not come into play. A piece of sand paper on a flat work bench to "lap" the end would fix it. Agreed, this would "blemish" the looks of the paint, but it would make it true from one end to the other. I for one, could not send the tool back because of this.
So, I changed my ways. I bought this sander for finishing work, and let me tell you: it's awesome. It's ergonomic and almost completely vibration-free. It's pretty quiet... and it still packs quite a punch. It takes cheap sheet paper, too, so you're not bleeding money as quickly as you would with sanding discs. The only caveats to keep in mind is that it doesn't come with dust extraction; and in part because of no forced airflow, it gets warm after a while.
2388 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 There are a lot of tools I buy that are not Porter-Cable, but I have always been happy with their routers so all my routers are Porter-Cable. The trim router is definitely not a great choice for everything, but is great for smaller stuff as it can be handled with one hand and is quick to get the work done. The set-up is not as precise but is fast and easy to use, such as round overs on trim. If you need a bigger router for heavier and more precise work I use the 690LR and it is also a great router.
8836 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I do a lot of furniture restoration, and amateur woodworking. I have wanted one of these saws for quite some time and finally searched for one on Amazon. The price was very good, and since making the purchase, I have had numerous opportunities to use it. I have been very pleased. The saw has a course tooth side and a fine tooth side. I generally use the finer teeth since it is easier to pull the saw, and you get a finer cut. The blade is replaceable, but even after a lot of use, I haven't noticed any difference in the speed of the cutting. Just a good saw.
2118 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 So I was a bit hesitant to purchase this because I don't have the exact models the description says it works for. I have the 7346sp, which is the sander and polisher. I got it to fit after loosening up the adjustment screw all the way, and used a little brute force to get it on. I have a Rigid shop vac, and the hose or supplied adapters didn't fit. Went to the store and got the nipple looking adapter for $10 and it fit. Dont order the adapter online. It cost 2-3xs the price at the store.
You only need a digital caliper and a good square... It takes less than one minute.
7506 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 a great work bench, stores easily. very stable even with projects that are much longer than the bench.
C) It might hold 550 pounds of dead weight (as advertised on the box) but the mechanism will never apply that much pressure through the vise. The bench dogs can only hold a modest amount of pressure before they come flying out.
1828 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this sander as a replacement for the same model that I purchased about 30 years ago. The old one still works after constant use making furniture, toys and other projects. Most of my work now is making toys and puzzles for Grandchildren and craft fairs so it gets quite a bit of use. The best features of the tool are that it DOES take a 1/4 sheet of sandpaper. It is comfortable to use for prolonged periods of time. It can be used to round sharp edges and get into difficult spots as well as the normal flat surfaces. The true orbit speed leaves a satin smooth surface without swirl marks on soft or hard wood. The old sander is now vibrating more than it should so I plan on having it reconditioned and the rubber posts replaced. I'll be happy to keep the old friend as a spare! I would definite advise anyone looking to purchase a finishing sander to look no further than the Speed-Bloc You won't be disappointed.
Given this kind of horrible quality control, I cannot be sure that the rest of the saw is made properly. The guide rails and the fence are two things I can visually inspect. But how about the motor, the trunnions, and the gear assemblies inside?
6714 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a one man shop and you just can't have enough of these guys working by yourself. You need a hand you just slap it up real quick do what you need and take it back off. I am very please with them.
Be it basic around the house light work, trim work, or heavy nailing, the 16 oz will do it. I highly recommend to anyone wanting a great quality, American made hammer.
1679 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Makes my router very universal.
747 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect thanks
452 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As most people seem to agree, this is a really bright little light, but what I really like about it is that the clamp on it opens wide, and grips well. I used it as a light on my drill press, and it is perfect. I can clamp it in several different areas, and it holds. It is also long enough that the flex-neck lets me aim it at any angle I need it. It is better than I expected it to be!
5252 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 wrong size but taped it on
7316 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 definitely go to Kreg's website and download their plan for an in-built cabinet with slide-out router bit drawers. Their dimensions are spot on and it's a great weekend project. Otherwise the fence dust collector alone will only capture 20-30% of the dust from what I can tell. You need to box this thing in. It's easy (and kinda fun) to do though. The table itself is built like a tank. The fence is in many pieces as is the table, so give yourself a few hours to get it all buttoned up. You'll love this thing. Lots of room to work with and very versatile.
7810 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great hammer that will last a life time
1955 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this every week, A replacement for a previous model. Works great.
8845 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm very happy with this saw. The fine teeth cut clean in good trim stock and the aggressive teeth cut quickly in all types of lumber. The price was right for me. What more could you ask for?
5358 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 ok
8239 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A very nice, heavy duty set of blades. I cut a lot of dados (for drawers) in my workbench this weekend and the cuts are very clean, crisp, and flat bottomed. Easy to set up with the included chart. Highly recommend.
7681 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used them for many years and they work extremely well.
976 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After my fiasco with Ebay HK LED 9W "dimmable" GU10s which buzzed and flickered like in a disco, i went for the only narrow beam 20W available here, for a very decent price.
3755 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Please note, the thickness of this stabilizer is 9/32"
I go though a lot of Titebond II, the other is the polyurethane 'foaming' glues that are water activated. This is a good size unless you are after a large project, in which case buy a larger jug and use one of this size as a handleable 'field squeeze' bottle. This is a definite go-to glue for me, and in the ways I do wood and other projects, a glue I reach for. Do keep it from freezing!
1186 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great
1158 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect fit
2204 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have had this saw for over a year now, but I only used very briefly until about 3 months ago. I had a major remodeling project done in the house and I used saw heavily on cutting Brazilian cherry floor planks, walnut for the trim, and some moldings. I never used other miter saw or sliding compound miter saw before this one. So my review is solely based on using this saw. When I bought it, I wanted the best based on my own research on the subject. So here is my findings from the use of saw and hope it will give you what you looking for in a tool review.
2105 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are some things that my husband has wanted for a time, and loves them!
https://youtu.be/-x5dzkb2wT4
5202 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These pads do wear out, but do a great job. It seems to wear out at the point first. Thankfully, there are three points!
CONs:
1510 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love how bright they are.
7071 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Makes your standard aluminum extension ladder much more useful. The stand off really makes it easier to work on walls, windows, eaves, and corners.
4204 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great set of blades, spacers and shims. Handled my first job of 1/4", 1/2" and 3/4" dados with ease. Comes with a handy guide for building your stacks. The spacers and shims aren't marked as such, but a few moments' thought solved the problem. The only real problem with this item is that the instructions are tiny to the point of being unreadable. A separate instruction sheet would be very helpful.
3. The length is great as it allows me to get anywhere I want to in my shop without having to move the compressor. The bright color makes it easy to spot and is a great safety feature!! Dark hoses tend to blend in and are easy to trip over.
Will definatly purchase again when needed.
I also bought the Woodstock W1108 24-Inch Track for Board Buddies (which included no instructions or documentation whatsoever).
9156 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 ...Has kept my nailer working since August...the price was good and the battery was shipped promptly.
409 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These are handy little lights that are perfect for reading in the car or in bed. I bought two and clipped them over the bed in our RV and enjoyed reading at night without having to put up with the heat and glare of the built in lights that were installed above the bed. I found I could clip mine directly on my Kindle cover and read lying flat in bed if I so desired. When I turned on my side, the light moved with the Kindle, so the reading was uninterrupted. It has two little lights and you can choose to use one or both depending on how much light you need. Good buy!
7919 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As described
4040 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have the 6" version of this set and have used it a lot. Works like a champ and creates flat and true dados. I haven't tried this set but expect similar results. Only differences will be my ability to create deeper dados and of course more draw on the motor upon power up and use.
cons: none
I trimmed about 25 of the remaining sheets of O.S.B. for use on future projects cutting about 16 foot on each sheet, 4 foot on both ends and the 8 foot long top edge. This saw gave me great results. It also does a great job on 2x lumber for cross cutting and ripping. It is small and light weight and it will make a professional out of the average user in a hurry.
2811 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The one I bought was used. Works great but I should have bought a new one.
7195 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Needed a replacement blade to get my other one professional sharpened. Always good to have a backup blade just incase,something uninspected cmes your way.
5042 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought the Freud FT2000 and mounted it in a table like everyones suggestion. Its great! It cuts through hard wood, like it wasn't there. I don't find it any noisier than my other router. In fact I believe that it is quieter with the exception of a high frequency tone at the higher speeds than my other router, (Craftsman 1 1/2 HP). I highly recommend the FREUD FT2000 for table mounting and heay duty work.
I was disappointed on the purchase of this item.
PS. Respect your purchase get a mobile cart. At 300lbs. you and your saw will both appreciate it. Room or no room.
I could not find this information anywhere in the description. I took a chance and it works very well. I bought this primarly to move the blade slightly to the right so I would not have to disassemble my saw to move the entire assemly to the right. This was required to mount the blade guard.
commercial metal cabinets in Hospitals, Colleges and Schools
7970 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Middling to cheap construction but a brilliant, highly space efficient and versatile design. These things have been around for a long time for a reason. They're easy to stow and move around and they cover a lot of bases with little fuss. There are more stable platforms that you can buy. Or you can build them using this workbench. Great choice for a 1-bedroom apartment or a cramped garage but I imagine it could come in handy in almost any work environment.
9561 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent Very ... and I found it as the site ... I advise inspect and deal with it
The case keeps all parts neatly stowed.
5007 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have an old Craftsman 7-1/2" circular saw that has served me well over the years in spite of having far too many parts that are poorly made and/or plastic where they should be made of metal. But I had a project to do some asphalt cutting on my driveway, where I calculated a requirement for a nearly 3" depth of cut, and hence went looking for an affordable circular saw in this size range.
I guess I am getting wordy. Bessey's rock. They are stronger, (heard a crunching sound when I tightened one up against the edge of some fresh glued melamine, so go gently) heavier duty, precise (unless you over tighten and temporarily warp the bar, which causes a miniscule off angle. I know I am getting critical here.) And they look cool sitting on the rack.
** 2 hand sander
5509 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I looked at this router and bought a Makita. The Hitachi is made in Malasyia, and looked cheap compared with the Makita, which is made in the USA. I have hade such poor luck with other tools (a Bosch drill) made in Malasyia, that I could not see getting it. If you think you are saving $40 getting the Hitachi, you are right, and you are also getting a router worth $40 less than a Makita.
Straight-edges require that the base-plate or "shoe" must track parallel to the guide. Although all manufacturers know this, few have addressed the issue of adjustment in their designs.
4581 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this when cutting sheet stock. The Board Buddies not only hold the stock down against the table, they draw the stock to the rip fence. Helps a lot.
This saw runs smooth and quiet, no user fatigue after hours of use. The adjustable shoe is real handy, another feature new to me after the Makita. If this tool lasts as well as it runs, you'll never need another recip saw. I don't see how they could come out with a better tool, unless it would run itself on voice command while you sat back and watched! Maybe next Millenium.
7165 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This one is my third Forrest Blade. I have one on both my portable and bench table saws. This one is on a Makita L1013 Sliding Miter Saw and, like the others, it cuts so smooth that planing is not required. I have purchased cheaper and more expensive blades, but none equal this in performance.
9014 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good
So... there's my opinion. I consistently rate this as the worst purchase I ever made as far as tools go. Save yourself some money and buy the profiles separately. All by themselves, they're usable. Attached to the aggressive sander, they last about 3 minutes before you're burning rubber.
Light Head: 2.18"L x 0.8"W x 0.64"H.
1697 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this for my half sheet Porter-Cable 505 sander. The sander is 15 years old and the pad was starting to fall apart. Once I removed the old pad the new pad was a perfect fit, and easy to attach.
1728 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great with my P-C router. Good value
I love the fact that I can set the flashlight down, the weight of battery holding it in place, and can use the swivel head to direct the light. I have NEVER had a problem with the swivel heads.
5960 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good bye tear out!
One gripe:I found that 2 of the mounting bracket holes were a bit off which created a gap between the miter slot and the table. No matter how much I tweaked the other bolts I could not eliminate the gap as the directions tell you. I ended up drilling out the holes slightly bigger and that took care of it.
4) Honed the blade, but that is a requirement for all planes.
2) The case is heavy and very sturdy. It holds all 12 saws, 3 drill bits, one conversion card, and one card.
3464 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product
3142 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works fine/quick cut/blade lasts what else can i say of it,um well it sure is a purdy blade
1. Even with all the profiles there will be some times that they don't fit but by rotating the sander I generally get it to fit pretty close. I never have worn through a pad and gotten a black mark and do some pretty aggressive sanding (makes up for poor cutting). So I haven't had that problem. If you want to save a little money and get more variety on sand paper try this. I use regular sandpaper and spray the back with a 3M adhesive (#77). That will stay tacky for about 30 minutes so don't do to much. They stay on the profile fine and I am currently using some #50 to rough sand the trough for New Yankee Workship marble roll.
5812 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good quality product, cuts very clean with very little chip-out in plywood.
5133 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I purchased this DC about three months ago from Amazon (great deal with no tax, no shipping - 3 day FedEx!, and $25 off). Assembly was easy and fast, taking a little over a half an hour. The instructions where acceptable, but putting it together is straightforward anyway. I used thread locker on the nuts/bolts which is a good idea for stationary machines. I rewired mine for 230V operation which is wise if you have the voltage in your shop. The rewire was very easy and quickly done. The five foot hose that is included is of very high quality, but unfortunately too short for most applications. The machine really moves a lot of air, and you must take care not to suck up large pieces of wood. Small pieces of thin wood doesn't seem to be an issue, but still should be avoided. When using the DC to vacuum up the floor after a day's work, use extreme care not to draw metal parts or anything other than wood shavings/dust/chips. The noise level isn't unbearable but I still wear muffs especially when using it in conjunction with another tool. I only use one port and hook it up to one machine at a time, so I can't rate its ability to draw dust and chips from two machines simultaneously - though I suspect it would be fine. The bag still leaches some dust into the air, so either wear a lightweight respirator or have an air cleaner in your shop. All in all I am pleased with my purchase and my shop is much cleaner now. I would rate this 4.5 stars, but always round down in these cases.
3629 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 This thing is too big to work with and awkward to hold. The profile holders come off the machine during use and the adhesive paper doesn't hold to them well. The H&L paper work well on the triangle foot, but you can get something easier to user for a lot less money. All in all you need something smaller, lighter and with (wire or other) clambs to hold the paper.
Assembly is a snap - the only thing you have to assemble is put in a few screws to attach the table as well as the front guard - that took me all of 4 minutes to put that together.
1206 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work great and product accurate
6023 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It is a great product. FIts perfectly, including allowances for height adjustment, and works just like it should. I wish I had done this years earlier. I suggest also buying the RIPPER for grip, and between the two of them, you can do 1/8 of inch strips easily and safely.
4583 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This cuts through wood like butter and is accurate. Only draw back is that it will tear out every other hole causing me to spend a lot of time cleaning up the slots. Other then that, it works as it should.
The XtraFlex2 gets great battery life, unlike the the itty-bittys, which I found went through batteries like crazy. Of course, the LED "bulbs" don't burn out like the itty-bitty blubs (and the XtraFlex2 doesn't heat up from its bulbs, either). The XtraFlex2's integrated battery pack is also great; no getting tangled up in a cord while you're in bed.
Once I had this handy little workmate I kept (and still do) finding more and more uses for it. I build a lot of birdhouses, birdfeeders and do some picture framing. I use this little adjustable table all the time. I also do a lot of art work which calls for the use of ceramic tiles, wood, gourds, sticks (I make and carve canes), and the list goes on.
3585 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These stands are of thicker metal and are constructed very well. Once assembled these stands are solid. I would highly recommend!
16 oz is a good weight for most things. I had my original from school, and that 16 oz helped frame a house, chisel, trim work and much more. Yes, regardless what you read, this hammer will drive 16 D and 20D nails, it just takes more whacks to sink them than it would with a framing hammer.
6011 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These clamps are useful holding my custom chair together before pre-drilled.
9466 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm amazed at how fast it chews up the stock I've been working on.
These squares ...are worth every penny. Beware to the buyer, though! If you get one, chances are, you will be able to easily justify the other, too!
4670 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 purchased this blade to use in my 1959 dewalt925 radial arm saw , and i am very pleased with the quality of cuts i get from this blade it really works great on hard and soft woods and leaves a glass finish on the cuts and without breaking the bank.
Since the adjusting screws are now the contact point for the base, you are now given a lot more freedom in routing the opening. For one, you don't have to rout up to the edge all the way around. You can rout to just one depth, and for example create 45 degree angle corner shelves under the plate, thereby creating greater overall stability of the greater table.
1067 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 appears to be a quality product.....my experience with rope lighting quality comes with the length of time you use it and whether or not sections start to fail. These are the first LED rope lights I have purchased and from what I can see there is not an option to cut the length shorter so this might be something to consider with your application when deciding between standard and LED rope lighting. These also have fuses in the plug head....not sure if this will give it a longer life or not...guess you will have to stock some fuses just in case the go out.
I knocked off one star because after a couple months of use, one of the clear plastic lenses that covers the LED fell off. The light still worked so I super glued the clear lens to the rest of it. It may have been due to steam from cooking but honestly, we don't do that kind of cooking that often. It's now been months since I glued it and it has stayed attached and the other lens never fell off.
6189 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These clamps seem a bit flimsy and lightweight, but was surprised how tightly they hold the angle clamp to the workbench. Pleased so far.
Having the ability to lift the upper arm is a great benefit. It would be nice if it were engineered to stay in place by itself rather than requiring you to hold it while moving your work piece. Not a real issue, but it is a minor inconvenience.
5899 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Progressor Wood Blades. I wanted some blades that were going to make my job easier, and these really got the job done. Really glad I picked them.
3692 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 you could turn the thing upside down to make quick adjustments to small pieces of wood, it would be near perfect. It's a great combination of size/wieght/price/performance, but it won't sit upside down without building a jig/stand to hold it.
Back cutter in the panel bit helps a lot to make the door in good shape.
5864 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Sharp Fast Cutting Blades
3519 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Has very good speed control and tons of torque so it can be used to drive screws quite well. A little on the big and heavy side but smaller and lighter than most new 1/2" drills. It was made in China so that stinks and not as much metal or the Jacobs chuck like the old ones but still an excellent drill.
4836 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This insert brought my old Delta Unisaw back to life, the things i was having issues with on it are now things of the past. I still had the original and this new insert fit beautifully. Worth every penny don't hesitate like i did and wait so long to buy one
6326 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These worked great installing cabinets. I would submit, there are a requirement for connecting two or more cabinets together.
2532 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love this scroll saw! It was delivered very quickly and works well!
6561 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just the job! I liked this plate as it has the markings either side to help with quick and easy adjustment of my fence.
7257 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great clamp heads. Classic design that just works. I started making larger items and IMO these are the best products in their class. Black pipe is cheap so I have a variety of clamp sizes now. So useful I order more just to have extras. I'm glad I purchased the 3/4" size. Must have for woodworking.
2725 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Thanks!
9011 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I hope this review helps you in your shopping. I always read them until I make a decision. This is a heavy duty hose. It is not hard to handle like the coiled ones. I also have a 10' one that works well. The fittings are excellent. I will never buy a plastic coiled one again.
6377 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect
5782 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Now this is a shop vacuum hose! Well made, durable, effective. The long reach is super; saves always dragging the vacuum unit, just for an extra foot of reach. Note: The claw attachment works great, and it fits just fine. (I think I read someone complain about it not fitting.) This attachment, on first try, feels like it won't fit--but it does. It's a snug fit, that's all. This hose replaced a heavily used, taped up with duct tap, falling apart hose on my old Craftsman vac. When my neighbor saw the new hose, she said, "Oh, you got a new vac?" Actually, I bought the vac in 1976! It's been hiding in the corner, looking like junk, neglected for years. This new hose resurrected it!
5985 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Not much to say...it fits well, has height adjustment screws and works as it should.
9886 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 very handy tool
7969 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 First I need to preface this review with the admission that I am an absolute incompetent (klutz) when it comes to tools and to making things. Yet, despite it all, I have a barn, storage shed (two of these) and garage that are just packed with various implements that I have picked up over the years; from stores on a whim and at auctions. I have absolutely no clue as to what many of these tools are used for...I just like having them around for some reason. Secondly, you could search the land far and wide to find an individual more incompetent in handling tools, building things and fixing things. Now, that being said....
I used maple for the frame, and it's remarkably bouncy once locked down. I'm okay with a little bit of movement to sacrifice for a mobile base, but this is a little more than I'm okay with.
3640 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Powerful, relatively light weight and Porter Cable quality....Enough said.
4648 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Purchased this for my DeWalt sliding compound miter saw. As it is supposed to, the negative hook angle on the teeth seems to push the wood down onto the lower table instead of trying to pick it up like more aggressive blades. The edge it leaves is fantastic. I've cut red oak, walnut and hard maple on it and the end/miter grain is glue ready and glass-smooth. I have recommended this blade to other woodworkers.
4768 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I sanded my heavily damaged wood floors in my 800 square foot house. My only complaint was the dust extraction system would often clog up. It would require either a good vacuuming or removing 4 screws and cleaning the inside. If I had an air compressor this wouldn't have been an issue.
3399 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent clamp. Sturdy and well built. With all the emphasis in the reviews on the "wobble" I really expected it to be looser than it is once seated. It moves just a little bit, maybe 1/8th of an inch if that, and like the reviews say once tightened down its rock solid. This clamp is bigger than I'd imagined and really seems well made. I don't feel like I got taken, the price is high but I'm happy with what I received for my money (No I don't work for DeWalt). Buy this clamp it's worth having.
So in summary, it works after some setup and tuning. It is not the greatest option for making mortises, but for the price, and not having to buy a dedicated machine it does work.
4556 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you have Board buddies this is a great accessory. The track allows you to move the Buddies without remounting them on different areas of your fence. It saves alot of time. I attached a 1" x 3" x 3' piece of pine on the side of my fence and then mounted the track on top of that. I didn't really see a way to mount the track directly on the fence. I can't say enough about this product. It is a must have.
Also, the clip/battery assembly is huge - i wish it was more low profile.
3327 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a really nice lite and it really helps to see what you are doing. I think that it should come with the saw for what the saw cost. Not sure if I`d buy again.
Fourth, the keyway in the hold-down cap was so badly done that I had to take a drill and a file to it in order to enlarge it enough so that the screw head could pass through it. Until I did that, it was possible to remove the blade for sharpening ONLY by removing the screw completely.
4074 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent product. Works great. Spent the money and get this excellent blade set up. Won't be disappointed.
9868 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I gotta say that this torpedo level is a nice size, has a lot of features and looks great. However, one critical component is lacking...they filled the vials with too much liquid making the bubble so small it's nearly impossible to get an accurate measurement. I picked up a 9" Swanson torpedo at the same time (just in case) and it's a much easier-to-read level, just like my Stabilas. The Checkpoint is going back.
But, if there was a comparable router with the the features I've talked about, or which simply was not a victim of the Black and Decker/DeWalt evil empire, would I pick it over the PC ? YES, ABSOLUTELY.
I've owned the Delmhorst J-lite for about 2-1/2 years, and am very pleased with it. Although I use it less than I thought I would, most every time I do use it, it pays for itself all over again. For example, last year I installed $1,400 worth of pine board inside my house. Measuring the moisture of the existing interior wood, then comparing
They are a few dollars more, but definitely worth it. They are heavy, so get some small ones too.
963 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Beware these bulbs. I have tried them in multiple sockets of a 3 light chandelier, and they keep burning out very (<1 month) quickly.
1622 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does what its designed to do. Made my table mounted router more versatile
4880 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Adding a zero cleareance substantially increased the quality of my cuts. I was cross-cutting plywood with my old Delta blade. The tear-out was surprisingly bad considering that the blade was sharpened recently. I dropped this insert in place and the tear-out was nearly gone. In other words, this thing really works.
6703 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 EXCELLENT
5678 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good pricing and direct replacement.
6190 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Not much to say except that they are good quality and they do the job they are suppose to. I use it to hold REVO parallel clamps to the work surface.
2231 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GREAT
9544 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Disc liked.
1952 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great blade for cutting plywood. on my Porter Cable 314 worm drive saw.
7331 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have looked at these for years but did not think I would particularly need one. However, now that I have one, I am finding lots of uses for it.
General Contractor 40 years
- Durable with long lasting light
I chose it because of the price, obviously, but also the design. I wanted to do the terrible thing I should never do and put a drill press on a mobile base, for reasons I won't bore you with.
Overall I am still fairly pleased with these bits despite the minor issues. Compared to their competition I think they are the best in their class. The biggest issue for me is the mini dvd thing, but this could easily be remedied if Freud would just post the videos on their webpage.
7218 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just got the kreg system not long ago and I don't know how I did without them. I have used it several times and the whole set up is great quality.
I am attaching a collage of three photos under customer photos that demonstrates my two uses, along with the photo of the light next to the ruler. The very flexible 10" neck of the light provides the key to its many uses. And the two LED light is mighty bright. Given that I always place it several feet away from the book I always use it on full 2 LED power. The light switch is located on top of the light unit, it fits into the design so well that you may not even notice it right away.
5. Belt drive works great and I've had no problems. This gets the motor up and out of the way for larger clearances.
9181 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This hose is good if you understand that it is a bit bulky and heavy duty....as far as air hoses go. I am happy with the fact that it coils nicely and is easy to handle. It will move much more air than a 1/4 inch hose. That may not be a concern for most people unless you have a long run (like 100 feet). This Goodyear rubber is good quality. I have a 1/4 inch plastic/poly one... which is fine, also.
5961 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Mine was grey but color doesn't mean anything. The composite constriction and the adjustment screws are awesome. It is well worth the money and is so much better than the OEM throat plate with the open end back which get bent and your work will camber. The composite material keeps your finished work from being marred up while machining.
1460 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 These break when I try to put them in my lights. These are the definition of a useless product (unless my lights are defective)
9782 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I buy these for my job frequently. The black quick change parts breaks after the first couple of uses. After you throw that part away and uses them in a chuck drill the bit works just fine.
2551 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I own one of these DeWalt for many years, I do calligraphy on wood and I also own two other scroll saws. This is THE tool. Want something better go industrial. Mine came with the lamp installed, great addition. BTW, get the legs-frame, it is worth the trouble.
About 7 yrs ago I found an old beaten up one for $15 at a garage sale. I ran kerosene through it (where you put the oil) then ran it briefly and replaced the oil. I've been using that saw since b/c it was so beat up I didn't want to wear down my new one. The old garage sale skil saw runs just like my new one. I've reroofed my home, added 100sf to my home, replaced lots of fences, cut out old flooring. This saw just won't quite. It has to be almost 25 yrs old.
- Light is enough for a large book
This blade is the best for a miter saw!
7268 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are the real deal, solid metal. They fit great on the black pipes from Menards.
9844 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 performed as expected
223 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This light has two brightness settings, and I use it primarily to work on my art in the evenings when laying in bed or when the fam is watching TV and they want the lights kept low. Battery life hasn't been a problem so far, and the flexible arm is terrific, in that I can position the light exactly where I need it for drawing. The only flaw in the slaw is that the clip handle is a bit on the slippery side, and it's easy to lose your grip when you're attaching it to (or removing it from) the pad. That's easy to fix with some tape or other grip-enhancing add-on, but I haven't bothered yet.
7265 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Product worked as advertised
8110 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like making small boxes during the cold months when being in the shop is an invitation to pneumonia. Small boxes mean small tools, but a big increment in the requirements for precision. The tiny little bit off square that would never be noticable in a large table is a cardinal error in a 6" by 8" box.
757 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very competitive pricing
5109 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This floor sweep integrated perfectly into my 2HP dust collection system, easily sucks up dust, making shop cleaning a cinch.
SAVES MONEY AND ELIMINATES THE NEED TO STORE THE LEFT OVER TUBING.
2554 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great flash light!
The WM 425 unit is fairly easy to set up, though the instructions can be a bit cryptic. It comes mostly assembled, but for the table tops. One problem I had was that the two screw mechanisms were out of alignment, and I found it wasn't really easy to adjust them. Another thing that I found difficult to do was use the included "wrench" tool to secure the bolts - the included wrench is made of plastic and shaped like a wing nut, and though I think I'm a fairly strong guy I found it took a lot of energy to get a nice tight fit using that tool. I switched to using a socket wrench which made the process easier and faster. But it all worked out, and after a half an hour I had this thing together without too much hassle. The construction of this table is very solid, and while I haven't used it enough to know whether parts will wear eventually, it certainly feels like it's built to last for many years.
7106 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased these bits to replace my aging and chipped stile and rail bits. I took a little time to watch the included DVD and look through the instructions as well. Even though I have made dozens of doors, I still picked up a couple useful tricks. I have used these bits on 14 doors and I'm thrilled with the quality. Nice work Freud.
2361 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product
4311 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The T-9 rust preventer is great. I have just sprayed it on and wiped it off for a "light coat". I haven't seen any more rust, so my guess is I don't need a "heavy coat" which drys by itself. Very little odor.
After agonizing over spending $30+ for a piece of hose and a fitting, I finally broke down and bought one of these.
6932 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I live in a very hilly area of Wisconsin. This product is very useful in proviving a great amount of safety for the user. Great price and fast delivery.
3967 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 works great...
Rectangular Bars in fact ARE more rigid ...until you apply high pressure. Aluminum is not nearly as strong as steel, so thin aluminum bars flex, which skews the clamping heads and therefore negates the so-called advantage of parallel clamping heads. Therefore, if you need high clamping pressure to pull large panels together, these are a better deal.
I just ave twelve of them now, so no worries about another one burning out.
But it is only for the same length of table, ie require a table of the same size that you want to rectify
8067 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exponentially easier to do stairs with the stair wizard.
Sure it may fit inside your air cleaner, but the filter pockets are about 3" shorter than original/authentic filter. And in the world of filters that is what you are paying for is that filter element material. Mine arrived with manufactures labels obviously removed (label adhesive and remnants of paper backing was still present on the side frames) because the seller did not want you to see that this is not a real Delta product and did not want you to see its true origin.
I am disappointed in the pressure foot. While it is large enough, the design is flawed. When you lower the pressure foot on your work piece and tighten the thumb screw, it continues to lower the foot, increasing the pressure on the work piece, making it too tight to move it easily or accurately. If you lift it off a little and then tighten it, there in little to no pressure on the project, even though tightening it does continue to lower it. Also, the foot is prone to lateral movement. In order to avoid this I have to tighten it so much that my wife can't loosen it and it makes it difficult for me as well. Not practical nor helpful
- dust collector set
In short, it is cheap for a reason. Use it w/ bucket load of grain of salt.
4331 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have yet to find a dewalt product that disappoints. This is no exception. Perfect joints on table tops. Really helps with alignment.
9768 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Makes starting a screw easy and the magnetic tip keeps the screw on the driver.
THE POWER CORD REEL WILL FACILITATE HANDLING AND STORAGE OF THE CORD
blade thicknesses and it worked out OK doing it that way. Cut was good with no tear out or roughness in the cut.
4799 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Whats to say. It's a monster, but, a gentle monster. It is easy to use, has a great vac pick up, and gets the job done fast.
I use this hammer everyday for demo. Its the flagship of my tool bag- a *nice* tool. So much so, that I engraved my name on the top of the head with a dremel. This hammer will not fail you, but your coworkers might.
627 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Exactly what we ordered. This light is lightweight and offers good light to read by. Only one setting for luminance may bother some but for my wife and me it is fine for reading in bed with the bedside lights off. Battery is a cell battery as opposed to AA or AAA, but easy to find.
9351 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This has got to be hands down the best utility bag I've found on Amazon. I'm buying more!
2140 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Typical Porter Cable high quality. Plenty of power, nice cut. The negatives... The blower is a joke. PC missed the boat on that one. Blade changes are a royal pain. Getting them in isn't so bad, but try getting them out. {:-( All in all, not a bad saw.
The only reason I gave it four stars is that the supplied bulb isn't all that bright, but it does help. If the bulb were brighter I would have given it all 5 stars. I must say that due to the very low vibration level of the machine itself, there is no vibration movement of the light when the machine is running.
1568 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work perfectly as replacement night lights in my KitchenAid, over the range, microwave.
6601 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is one of those basic tools that belongs in every woodworkers/handymans tool box. I remember using this in jr hi wood shop when I was 12, with good results. A drill, some brad point drill bits, drill stops, dowell centers & a dowelling jig & you're all set to make a wide variety of very strong joints. There are faster, fancier, costlier & far more complicated methods of wood joinery, but if you have more time than money then I personally believe that this is the strongest, most versatile, user freindly & cost effective system going. Happy dowelling!
2720 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 so far so good
563 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My HP laptop is a delight, but does not have a backlit keyboard. This little clip-on provides exactly the right amount of light for typing in a dim room. The cable is flexible. The design is elegant. It has two LED bulbs. One or both may be on. The switch is just above the bulbs and is easy to find by touch.
First off, it has a no BS lifetime warranty. This means that if some little gear cracks inside, they will replace it. Of cours, if that same gear is just worn out, I pay. But since it's a Milwaukee gear replacement, now that new gear has the same warranty. Can't beat that.
4007 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great!
Revised: 11/3/14
Then I found this blade, and I love it. Its negative hook angle really does pull the board down toward the table as you cut. And it's like cutting through butter. Is it the best blade ever? No. I still reach for my sanding block now and again after making a cut. But it's a fine blade, it works beautifully with my saw, and I'm very glad I bought it.
4353 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 you can't go wrong with a classic. It does need a little adjustment fresh out of the box, but all planers do. This is my go to tool. There is plenty of videos on youtube on how to adjust it correctly.
I was also thrilled to discover my miter gage for the Bosch 4100 table saw fits into this miter slot for a perfect fit. It couldn't be better.
9358 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great.
2437 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I gave four stares because I haven't had a chance to use the router edge guide yet. But I'm sure being a dewalt it will work just find.
5470 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Nice
592 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I received one of these (different color) a few months ago and my verdict is that I am likely to use it when reading books at night.
8575 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice set. easy to carry and easy to use.
758 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price for bulbs. No complaints!
Rigid and easy to use... I will buy more!
2963 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is my first and last scroll saw. I am glad I spent the extra money for a good one. It is so smooth and the cuts are so smooth you do no even need to sand.
Porter-Cable should be ashamed for their unwillingness expend any R&D on the 7518 and 7519. Nowadays, every router has a self-extracting collet, but these are the only routers I know that don't have a locking spindle and therefore require two wrenches for bit change. (PC's latest 2 1/4 horse router has an auto-locking collet, so how primitive is one that doesn't lock at all?) I'd also blast their cheapness for not including a 1/4" collet. The location of the power switch on top of the motor housing can be awkward, since you have to remove one hand from the handles to cycle power.
The dustport gets nothing but dusty.
3902 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The quality, fit and finish of this joiner are excellent. It is easy to setup, all the important parts are solid cast metal and no flimsy fit here. the issue with the fence slipping is one minor annoyance but can be dealt with easily by either replacing the rubber washer that gets pinched between the fence and the body or by tightening (ever so slightly) with pliers.
8736 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have two Starrett Combination Squares...the twelve inch and the six inch. Both are absolute works of art in precision and accuracy and are truly fabulous tools to use. Their astounding quality becomes immediately obvious when you hold one of them in your hands... and it gets even better when you use either one in woodworking projects. I have found myself admiring them, briefly, after each use...they are simply that nice.
4566 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Over many years I have found Titebond-2 Premium Wood Glue to work the best for fabricating metal spinning tooling from hard maple. This is all I use and all I recommend.
3738 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fast Delivery, great product!!!!
Hope this was useful.
7167 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the real thing, what the professional hardwood installers use. Easy to use with an air compressor unit. Got it at a great price from amazon, compared to Home Depot and Lowes. Used it to finish my Study and now plan to do the rest of first level floors and the stairs. I recommend this model (stapler) compared to the floor nailer.
9207 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great hose, holds up to lots including i-dots running over it with the truck tire. add it to the 1/4 inch recoil hose and you are set.
True it doesn't sharpen brad point bits, impact bits, Forstner bits, auger bits, saw blades, jointer knives or fingernail clippers, but what it does it does very well at a very fair price.
6483 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Convenient one had clamping operation.
9541 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 It is magnetic, but it doesn't hold the bit, the bit keeps coming off, what good is that? Why would you want to buy a bit holder that doesn't hold the bit and comes off every time. AND, WHEN I TRIED TO RETURN THIS TO AMAZON, THEY SAID IT IS NOT A RETURNABLE ITEM.
+ Well weighted it will help you drive a roughly nail in with only a few hits.
1: I really did want to support American labor and get a USA Product.
Having these clamps in a few different sizes is beneficial as well. Small ones are more frequently used, and don't get in the way. The 33 1/2" is great when you need to hold larger projects together, and you can't effectively use two smaller ones to substitute. Additionally the macro clamps give you deeper jaws for a farther reach, enabling you to use them for securing work, to your radial arm saw table for example. They are fast enough to be used for almost any application. Sometimes I use them to secure work when sanding with a power sander. A couple squeezes and they are on, and one squeeze and they pop off.
4513 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great. Will need to order another since I had a little jam and bent a tooth.
193 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this from my daughter rides to school in the backseat in the dark for about 20 miles. She likes to read on the way but the inside domelight is distracting to the driver. This item should work well as it is bright and with the LED lights and three AAA batteries, it should last a good long time between battery changes.
1108 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great lights. Fit perfectly and has a good glow
5923 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you need to make some coarse wood cuts then this will do the job.
7884 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Makes so many jobs easier. Feels very sturdy for the most part. Fun to finagle a way to get projects to fit. Only minor complaint is that getting the legs to softly lock in when setting it up is a little tricky.
7983 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great little block plane. Comes in handy when you need to soften an edge, Butcher a pig or cow, Does not work good on sheep. Okay I was kidding , Amazon said I needed a few more words and what else can one say about a block plane other than it works great.
This drill is a very compact yet very powerful tool. I will push a " auger style bit thru 2x lumber like a hot knife thru butter. The angle of the handle makes it easy to apply straight line force to the drill bit when needed and the infinitely adjustable front handle is quickly adjusted or removed for clearance in tight locations. I prefer the old fashioned geared chuck on a " drill, this tool has one and it works great, allowing you to really clamp down on the drill bit. This is a factory rebuilt tool that looks and works like a brand new drill. I don't know what you could do to make this tool any better.
5855 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are quality blades. Zip right through 23/32 plywood.
1249 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I've been looking for inexpensive alternatives to the $7 each malibu bulbs for my yard, and I was very excited when I came across these. They look very similar to the malibu and FEIT bulbs, but have a lens over the top that the others do not have. I thought this might be good, as maybe improved protection from the elements would extend their life. Upon installation they fit the fixtures fine and lit up brightly, as expected. That was the good news. The bad news is that they all failed within a month of installation, some within a few days. They simply burned out, as evidenced by the clear glass going to a frosted look. By contrast, the Malibu and FEIT bulbs would last for months and months before needing replacement (normally due to one of the posts corroding away). I will continue my hunt for a cost effective replacement bulb, but I won't be buying this one again, regardless of the price. Don't be lured in by the low cost. They're just horrible bulbs.
6299 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I don't hate it, but then I didn't pay anywhere near the current asking price for it either, so that may have something to do with it. This table is made in Taiwan and the design is probably around ten years old now, so is a little dated. At the current retail price point, there are definitely other much nicer tables with more features available these days.
9620 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best!
4) The outer barrel makes using slotted screws more manageable (although I usually only use it to take them out and replace them with phillips screws).
8637 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used this blade to cut 1 1/2" granite with angle grinder. It work better then I could have expected. I just wish it was an inch bigger as I couldn't just all the was through 1 1/2" because of the collar that holds the blade to the grinder. Cut about 8 feet of granite and the blade shows no sign of wear.
I would still recommend this unit, just recognize the 2nd dust port issue if, like me, you buy high quality tools and like to take good care of them.
3662 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Milwaukee 49-24-0165 18 volt pivoting head light
Not just for treads on enclosed stairways, but it'll do risers and even angled treads. Other makes aren't as versatile.
8342 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 perfect hammer
Of work output this unit can give! Its weight really helps to keep it stable and safe
1643 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Quality construction.
None. I honestly can't think of any!
6500 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We all love parallel-type clamps (K-body, in my case), but they are fragile and can be outmatched in rare situations. At that time, nothing -- and I mean absolutely nothing -- can match the 72xx series I-beam bar clamps. I've been using these somewhat infrequently over the last 22 years and, while they are not as all-around useful as the parallels, they can come to the rescue on super-stubborn situations, usually involving existing structures or supertight multi-dado glue-ups or, lets admit it, a complex, super-strong design which has gone wrong and is curing fast! Whaling away at these situations would be futile and throwing on more parallels takes away your control: Just set up a couple of pulling cauls and clamp each end with a 72xx series clamp. I've also used them to pull tough 4-1/2" tropical hardwood flooring into place (unruly and cruel ultra-dense woods). Nothing else offers 1,500 lbs of clamp pressure -- no better than half as much, in fact (750 lbs on a K-body or Jorgensen or Gross Stabil parallel, which risks damaging them and would cause a frightening flex to their bars, taking away their parallel attribute at anything above 200 lbs). I only need these 72xx clamps less than 1% of the time, but that has been enough to make me very, very glad to own a set, the same way I feel about spare tires.
My contention is that neither of those improvements is worth the extra cost. Here's why:
6253 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I recently purchased this tool and am very pleased with the performance that it offers. Blade changes are very easy and fast due to the Milwaukee's patented chuck design (just turn the knob and pull out the blade), but be careful, if you have been cutting for a while that chuck will get very hot and it WILL burn your finger tips. I used this tool to cut through 1" diameter solid steel railings and it cut through like a hot knife through butter. This tool is far better engineered than it's competitors and the Milwaukee blades seem to hold up better also. Spend a few extra bucks on the Milwaukee and you won't regret it.
6672 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good for me.
5136 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A very fine blade as others have noted. I have used mine for about a year and noticed a few chipped teeth (my fault, since I frequently resaw old lumber). I looked up the Forrest site, printed out a work order and sent the blade in for sharpening. I used U.S.P.S. Priority Mail ($11.70) since I wanted quick turnaround. Blade was received by Forrest two days later. I waited around for a couple weeks and then Forrest calls me up to get the "security code" from the back of my card - which I provided. I asked when the blade would be shipped back. They stated either that day or the next. NOT. I received the blade a week later and the shipping label indicated they had not shipped until 3 days after I spoke with them. Turn around was 3 weeks.
The yellow rubber pads at the end of the jaws have a smooth finish, so you may not always have a good grip, and they are kind of small, which limits what you can do. Another factor is that the depth of the clamp is only about 1.25, so it does not have a lot of reach. You can usually increase the surface area by placing a suitable object between the jaws, but there is a limit to what can be achieved.
7667 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've used this for cleaning mortar and knocking the lips off retaining wall blocks. Works great. Easily sharpens on my bench grinder.
Look at the pictures. see that the ONLY pic with the lamp raised it's almost vertical? that's the ONLY position the arm will hold. deviate one degree and it falls to the floor in slow motion.
3432 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ok
6304 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 For at least 10 years I have relied on the 12" clamps to help with assembly, glue-ups and prepositioning prior to utilizing different or stronger clamps. These 12 inchers have pretty much become an indespensible tool around the shop. The larger quick clamps can also be very useful at times.
1829 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have another one of these that I have used for years. Finally decides to get another, so i can have different grits loaded and ready to go. Great cost effective sanding choice for finish sanding.
6851 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Strong, Light
9825 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as advertized.
The reason I like this machine over the larger, more rugged Makita machine is because it is light weight. I do a lot of sanding from a ladder on vertical surfaces and weight means a great deal.
7214 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love these clamps. They are exceptionally solid for heavy duty use. They have come in handy on numerous projects. You can't use them for the smaller more delicate woodworking, but they weren't made for it either. I highly recommend these to anyone.
7961 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 everything is fine
3937 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I'm in the market for a new drill press--and thought I'd toss in this mortising attachment for good measure. The product description lists five Delta drill presses that work with the Delta 17-924 mortising attachment. None of those models is currently available for sale through Amazon. The reviews indicate that the product works with other drill presses too, but how is one to know? Looks like Delta needs to do a little updating here. (One star for "nice try.")
4178 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Super-easy to use. Makes shims a thing of the past. Freud makes excellent router bits and saw blades. If you're willing to pay the premium, Forrest is another fine company for blades. Not having to deal with shims was the biggest selling point for me, well worth the cost of admission.
4070 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This product is solid in construction and installs in a flash. It also fits in the C7BMR (7 1/4" with electric brake).
After 6.5 years of use the first one started to take some effort to make a cut, and upon checking, I could see that it needed sharpening.
Includes ferrules and fittings
You can pay a little more and get the same kind of saw with a fancy handle. Plastic works just fine for me.
I assembled the unit using the poorly written instructions. I have come to expect poorly written instructions from Jet, but I was able to decipher them and get all the screws in the correct places.
Just beware, rotary buffers can burn finishes -- use your head!
And thats not all. The slide to adjust the edge position sticks badly and does not move smoothly. The minute adjustment is a joke since the overall slide binds so badly.
I Love the cutting capacity of the slider and the tall fence is great, just remember to slide it out of the way on miter cuts. I also like the 15 amp motor, plenty of power. Slides smoothly.
3527 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 One saw for everything - Skil worm; accurate, powerful and heavy. For trimming? Damn straight. Aim down, and just like the inertia of a Cadillac, it goes smooth and straight.
7212 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very nice clamps, I would deduct a star for putting the clamping(part you twist) piece on the end of the pipe instead of on the sliding portion. but its shown that way in the pic so its my fault. strong and reliable tho
877 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect. Fit the light bar without effort. All lamps worked. I think they cost about 10% of what I otherwise found them.
One other hint, if you are having trouble getting a vacuum adapter to seal up properly because the male side is just a little too small for the female side, wrap layers of wide blue masking tape around the male side, adding layers until the fit is tight. This is a surprisingly long-term fix, by the way. Another hint is to dedicate adapters to each specific purpose and leave them with the machine, not the vacuum. Life becomes easier when you don't have to search for a specific adapter that has fallen somewhere.
6842 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A must have pipe wrench. Hold up great. Grabs pipes like a champ. Strong an light weight. Ridge is the way to go for pipe wrenches. Teeth are sharp an are still sharp after years of use. Trustworthy and durable. Would highly recommend. Its nice not to have to pack around a heavy iron pipe wrench. An have put it to the test wrenching on old rusted pipes. Well built wrench. I'm happy with purchasing this wrench well worth the money spent on it.
- new version is nearly twice as long which can be both helpful and a hindrance
3601 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great saw, love it but I should have bought the compound version. I can't cut 4x4's at beveled angles with out flipping it over. As far as miter cuts this thing is dead on, perfect cuts every time.
9393 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 It's a nice bag but no support for the bottom. I used to use it at work but not no more. If they make the bottom ridged it would be a 5 star.
6001 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Not used yet, but the quality is good and I expect it to perform as described.
Regarding the Xtension, the thing I used to really have trouble with was changing bits. The M12V does not use two wrenches to loosen the collet. There's one wrench and a little sliding mechanism that you push in to lock one nut while you turn the other. But the mechanics of using one hand to push this latch while trying to pull/push hard with the other wrench to loosen the collet is awkward and sometimes ends with a wrench inadvertently flying. When mounted in a table, it was a bit easier in that I didn't have to secure the router itself, but it was awkward trying to work under the table. I found myself going way out of my way to plan my work to minimize bit changes, to a degree that led to paralysis by analysis. The Xtreme Xtension solves that because you install the Xtension and all of your bits are secured via a little allen screw, which you can tighten from above the table. Install a separate switch and you'll never have to monkey around under the table again.
3747 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as good as any on my table saw. Will help even a cheap blade cut better.
4338 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you are seeking a quality job when routing out material to exacting measurements you need a template guide. I bought this for a very expensive deck job. The stair stringers were rotting and had to be replaced. I made a template and replicated the existing stringers. Everything fit great. You'll have a bit of time making your template but it's fast and a no-brainer after that. When you are repeating the same cut over and over again this will make you shine.
2331 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This light is great, but I wish it came with the LED bulb as a standard item.
3140 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good product not much to say about it, I would recommend to a friend!
5742 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the same that comes with the 750 it works well for rough finish but but its not slick enough for me. I used the 220 to get a slicker finish and it works very well.
1337 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just as good as the ones sold in the home improvement stores at a fraction of the price.
That's a shame because it would be so easy to fix if manufacturers designed an adjustment feature into the saw!
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4499 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This DeWalt makes perfect slots every time with almost no effort. I don't know if it's better than it's rival, the Porter Cable. It's far better than the cheaper Ryobi green 6-amp biscuit joiner, which consistently cuts slots too shallow for the indicated size biscuit.
I don't use the flexible neck very often, but it has come in handy. It also makes for a good handle to carry the light by and makes me feel like I'm walking around with one of the old railroad lanterns due to the shape and feel.
9044 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I picked up a spare battery for my Paslode since I use it at our remote cabin and charging batteries is a bit of an ordeal. There's not too much to say about the battery itself, works like you'd expect. The battery doesn't have to do much in the gun (runs a cooling fan and fires the spark plug), so it lasts a long time on one charge.
8369 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had a different wheel trying to cut a pacer and had to use two wheels because they wore out too fast! With the Dewalt wheel it last for a long time!
9335 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 What can I say, it's a hose, and it works. I got it because the hose that came with my compressor was so stiff that it was difficult to coil and uncoil. This one is much better.
3174 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Used it before
4415 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Thank you
5764 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is for sure one of the best small router table packages on the market. The cabinet is heavy constructed laminated lumber and the top appears to be phenolic. I have it coupled to a PC 7518 with Bench Dog's nickel plated adjustable insert and there is no deflection. The fence works very well and is easily adjusting - you can couple it to a dust collection system fairly easily. Rubber feet secure it well enough so that it doesn't move with large stock. The edge mounted track works well with miter gauges. No complaints here. Amazon has very competitive prices on Bench Dog gear.
Unfortunately, unless you purchase the shop vacuum kit and plan to use the Mr. Nozzle accessories, you're on your own. It is nearly impossible to figure out which adapters will adapt a Mr. Nozzle hose to another type of vacuum or accessories. Added to that, there do not appear to be any full line distributors of the Mr. Nozzle products, so even if you were to figure out which adapters you need, you wouldn't be able to purchase them in one place.
7836 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is an excellent workbench!
3384 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work as expected. Another great tool by Dewalt. Thanks!
5132 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I was unsure as to which model dust collector to get. They all have the same price in their category, similar specs. Only the paint color and motor seem to be different between models. Ultimately what sold me on this one, was the Delta brand name and the 5 micron bag. Upon delivery (free to my door) setup was a bit involved but nothing a big kid wouldn't enjoy putting together in an evening. Peformance is good, not as powerful as I expected, but I'm using a second stage dust collection separator. I do recommned that as it keeps the main dust collector bag clean of large debris. Also it benefits if you suck up bolts or pieces of wood. There is no protection to the fan blades on the DC. So having a second stage could save you from repairs later.
Still, for the price, it sure beats clamping stuff to my computer desk. I think if B&D made a higher quality version that was rock solid and had much smoother action all around, they'd be surprised how much people would be willing to pay for it.
Be prepared for some dust and clean the dust catcher regularly during work (if you are working inside).
3894 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I installed this blade on my radial arm saw. I sighted along the blade as it came to a slow stop, to be sure it was mounted true, with no wobble. I had to loosen the nut, turn the blade slightly, and retighten a few times to get it perfect. Without a blade stabilizer, or not bothering to check the trueness of the spin, no blade will perform properly. I never have to do this with the table saw, just the radial arm saw. Once trued up, it cut like butter, and the surface was really like glass.
Update on 6/25/10: Now that I've used this router table for a couple years, I still love it. But, I managed to misplace the two plastic rods that are used to move the left side of the router fence out for special work. I contacted Kreg to buy some new ones. Maybe I am cynical, but I was surprised to have them tell me that they would be happy to send me a new set at no charge. We talked for a few additional minutes and I got some tips on using my router table. Friends, if you don't have a jointer but find you need one, this table's for you! Use those plastic rods to move the left fence forward, put in a long straight-cutting bit, align the left fence with the bit, and you've got a jointer. Works great. I jointed about 150 linear feet of 8/4 oak and edge-glued it with perfect results. I may still buy a jointer, but that purchase has gone down in priority. Thank you, Kreg, for wonderful customer service and product support.
3197 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I received the Bosch 3915 today, and of course had to test it out. First of all, I was impressed with the overall quality of the saw and was very impressed by its weight. It's heavy, and I have yet to find a really easy way to pick it up and move it around. I'm assuming that it's meant to be mounted on a bench or stand, as opposed to being moved around from place to place. I was also impressed with the manual, since it seems to be written in English and for the most part explains things very clearly. Often, manuals that come with tools made in other countries suffer in their translation. I did experience one situation that was not explained well in the manual, however. I tried cutting a dado by using the depth stop feature, which in itself is easy to adjust. The problem I encountered in making a dado is this: When the piece of wood is placed on the table and pushed against the fence, the blade does not make a uniformly deep cut all the way through the piece because of the curvature of the blade. I assume that there are two solutions to this problem. One would be to turn the piece around and make the same cuts from the opposite side. Another wouuld be to put a second piece of wood against the fence and then put the piece in which you want the dado in front of that piece. Either of these methods is rather inconvenient, but maybe I'm missing something. If anyone has a solution, please let me know.
9883 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great
3215 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Easy installation and perfect fit for the Dewalt Scroll Saw. I did replace the bulb with an LED for less heat and better quality lighting.
One more thing to note is that these mount freely anywhere along the top surface of your fence. The best position is one immediately before your blade, and the other immediately after it. For some reason I was imagining that they projected directly over the blade, and therefore were only good for stock that was wide enough to meet with the buddy. NOT. By placing them in front and behind the blade, you can adjust them for anything from small to large stock.
1097 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great value
2912 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Right part, on time
This tool is extremely heavy so I have not used free hand, only in a router table. However, in a router table it is an awesome machine.
Much quieter than my old Sears unit. Dust collector works surprisingly well (but I wish they offered a vac attachment becasue at the rate this unit removes material you will have to empty bag every 10 min or sooner.
3707 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After a few years of lugging my 12 compound miter saw around I purchased a 8 1/2' for small jobs on site. The blades can be tough to find locally so I went to Amazon for a nice finish blade for my "lightweight" saw. I will put this blade on when I am doing finish carpentry or cabinet work in my shop, though it does not come off very often.
6722 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Yup, it goes in my trunk, or in my truck. It is that important. And, the Milwaukee Offset head fits in the carry case with the extra battery and charger. So, if you are like me, and you must have the proper tool for the job. And the job must be done right. Well then, here is another Milwaukee that is a must have! When you get it, buzz your name right into the outside of the case with your Dremel. And you will be set for many, many satifying years to come. Good Luck, and God Bless.
Definitely recommend buy it if you are in the market.
2378 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Unit is not much better quality as one of those old $5 plastic two-D-cell flashlights from the 1970's. Mine arrived all wobbly from bad shipping-packing, so the switch did not stay on without careful wiggling to get it exactly into the "right" spot. Also, the lens cover was falling off, and I felt it might strip the threads if I tried to screw it on too tightly. I returned it for replacement. Quality is not "DeWalt" but it's okay for the price.
1) It didn't include a feather board. c'mon guys. What does it cost to include that, Fifty cents?
367 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Batteries lasted maybe a week. Never again. This is a poorly contructed item that at best gave out a 5" light.
I'm done with, buying cheap, throwing it in trash, then buying quality. From now on I'm skipping to the last step and buying quality the first time.
4829 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this item to help build an oak framed screen door for the front of our house, which ended up being a total of $210, in comparison to the models on line at $900 (including delivery. This biscuit joiner worked wonders and with little ease. I've never used one, but after experimenting on scrap wood it performed wonderfully and allowed us to build the door of our dreams. Thanks Amazon and DeWalt for such a grrrrrreat product.
9637 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this on a Porter Cable 4.5" sander without the guard for carving. This is not for boys and studious types. If you have no experience with power tools you better pass on this as it requires a stout pair of hands and small increments of cutting. You can easily chop off something of your anatomy if you are not careful. I don't know if using the guard would be any safer. It does cut like hell though but I settled on using about 1/8" sideways cuts which did not scare me to death if otherwise. Hard bracing the forward hand onto the bench while arcing the cutting with the other hand works just fine. Both hands on the grinder is a must and the work must be clamped to the bench or it will fly through the nearest window. You must use a full face shield as the chips are aimed right at your eyes. I really like these things but they do scare the hell out of me. The diameter of the tool was 4 inches but I noticed that the wood stores have the 3 inch models with a different name, (Squire)
One handed cranking is achieved by a perforated teflon belt that engages on toothed cogs much like a caterpillar track. One of the handles has a "clutch" that locks until the mechanism encounters resistance, at which point it slips.
9504 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Came in timely and worked fine
9703 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Used this in conjunction with a KREG Deck Jig and screws. This tool works exceptionally well and really helps keep the boards aligned while screwing them down. Makes a deck project a 1 person job.
7237 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best price anywhere on these. I go through tons of them building various pieces of furniture and love how well they hold together.
8537 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 First off... I LOVE Estwing hammers. I have several, and I have put them through their paces over many years. I have used them for framing, demo work, roofing, masonry and everything in between. This is a great "small" version of my favorite hammer. It would be ideal for small projects or as a high-quality child's hammer. I purchased this to include in an EMERGENCY TOOL KIT, and it is ideal for that application. It is small, so it fits in a small tool bag and it is high-quality, so I know I can depend on it in a pinch. You're not going to frame a house with this one, but if you're looking for an exceptionally durable, extremely strong and well-made small hammer, this is it.
1788 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect
9836 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the fitting you'll need on a 3/8" air hose with 1/4" NPT fittings. Milton M-Type coupler plugs are designed to fit this quick connect. This doesn't leak under pressure and requires no lubrication. Assuming you still have all the fingers on one hand, this is easy to operate; hold the ring back with your thumb and forefinger while gripping the hose with your other three fingers. Slip the plug in or out and let the ring go. A small burst of air is normal. This is another quality, made in USA product from Milton. They are the best.
8286 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 BEST
You can't be overly careful with the thing, you have to put a screw on and jam it in with one quick decisive motion. Being timid with it only gets crooked screws driven half way.
2200 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My first scroll saw was a cheap delta. It did the job. The 788 is my second. If I had ever used one of the high dollar saws, maybe I wouldn't be so impressed.
This book light is very light in weight, but also has a very strong clip.
In short, if you're thinking about a recip saw, don't drive yourself crazy with all kinds of research. Just go to the guys who invented the whole thing, and still do it better than anyone else and buy the saw. The first time you use it, you'll say what I did. "Geez (insert favorite exclamation there), I should've bought one of these years ago."
9345 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellent American made tool
1552 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What can I say about a light bulb? They give off light when I turn on the switch. They came in a bubble wrapped envelope in individual little boxes so they are well protected from damage in all but the most extreme cases. I'll be buying more until I find affordable LED equivalents.
This can't be any more appropriate than with this combination square.
All in all, a lot of good things in such a small package. Amazingly for such a great product the cost is just about the same as drywall screws. After four years of using these screws I am still really impressed by their advantages.
2685 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 the light works as expected
What a difference! I had not realized that my old blades had become dull. They were still doing a great job, but what I didn't realize is that the planer was pulling too hard now. It was working too hard to plane the wood with dull blades.
1302 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Before purchasing this item, ensure this is the size and wattage you need. Do not purchase without assessing these parameters.
Stability- B
5387 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Size of unit was not what I expected from the description. Doesn't work for what I wanted to use it for.
3720 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Just another favorable review of one of my favorite power tools...
5355 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Used several of them
A fellow woodworker
1004 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 worked perfectly. Great price compared to Home Depot.
1243 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 bulbs burn out after 20 to 30 hours of use.
To use vertical clamping you remove the center board, reposition the rear jaws to the forwardmost position (the rear jaws are fixed but sit in keyhole slots so may be moved yet securely fixed in any of three different places to accommodate different workpieces), Pull on the orange locking bar between the cranks and swing up the front jaw until it locks in the vertical position and reposition yourself to the other side of the Workmate. Yes, when using it for vertical clamping you are going to be using it back to front.
6383 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the best saw blade ever. The teeth are big, sharp and strong. I expect to get a lot of use out of it.
7827 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This hammer is both well made and great to look at. It has different weights and the American build is a nice selling point.
the real one - I was able to put a mirror finish back on scratched
On the USA Product: This is frustrating to say the least. It says Milwaukee WI in large letters everywhere; and, all the info you can get on line would leave you believing that you are getting a good American made tool..... even the price is high enough to be USA made. Then, in really small print on the very base of the manufacturers ID tag on the drill, it says "Made in China" and that is the only way you find out that you have been had..... again.
509 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The first one of these I got didn't work at all so I returned it and go another. It worked when I got it, but then the first time the power in my house went out and I tried to use it, it didn't work at all. And yes, I put in a new set of batteries.
8047 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very well made clamp. Works well for clamping odd-shaped pieces of wood.
In the summer it will be used for outside air tools. 50 feet will come in very handy.
1335 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They are good not expensive which help me to choose to buy them
If you plan to use this for hardwood cabinet-making etc. - save up for the Veritas. In this case, 'the cheapest tool is the most expensive' probably applies here.
The carrying case is a nice bonus. It keeps the blades together so you always have the entire set ready to use.
A few weeks back I needed a low angle block plane to finish some projects I was making as Christmas gifts, and I bought this one based on (A) the multple good reviews, and (B) the relatively low price.
5397 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As described and shipped quickly.
This is a really great table extension and I'm very happy with it. It converts my TS300 into a professional level saw. The extension also doesn't get in the way of using my Bench Dog router extension. This project took 3 hours, with 1 hour spent on thinking about assembly and test fitting the pieces with 2 hours spent on actual assembly. I took my time and didn't rush, and measured twice before drilling or cutting anything.
UPDATE: Several months later after I wrote this review, we decided to give this saw one more chance and ordered a FOURTH one. Luckily this was was finally correct, and my father is very happy with it. The saw lives up to its original reputation. No vibration, precise clean cuts, etc. Now if you can get a good one in LESS THAN FOUR TRYs!!!
560 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent book light. Generates good quantity of focused light, so it illuminates the book without disturbing whoever is in bed with you sleeping.
6325 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These make my normal method of multiple clamps and a rubber mallet seem very out-of-date! Pricey but pretty easy to use and they work well. I suggest a shim under one half of the clamp to help flush difficult frame faces.
To see for sure, I ordered one of these, a Jorgensen 33804, and picked up locally both a Dewalt microclamp, & one from Harbor Freight.
Overall, I am quite happy with this joiner and feel like I got a great deal on it.
1124 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as described--
1809 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have had a PC 340 for over ten years. I have used the 340 often and never felt I needed anything more for he limited amount of time I used a palm sander. Recently I began using the sander to sand Christmas ornaments. I found it perfect for the task, my R.O.S. was too aggressive. After getting bored with the frequency of changing between 150 and 220 grit paper I decided to buy a second sander. My initial plan was to buy another PC palm sander, currently the PC 380. As I researched online I noticed the overwhelming positive reviews of the PC 330. I decided to try it. I figured I could compare it to my 340 and If I did not feel it was worth the extra cost I could always take it back. I of course did not return the 330, I am considering buying a second one. The quality of the tool is obvious when you pick it up. Using the 330 Speed-Bloc in an enclosed garage is a substantially improved experience, if only for the comparably quiet operation. The weight of the sander aids in the ease of operation as well. I have found that less pressure is required to get an ornament properly sanded, less time as well. Other than the added cost, which appears well justified, I can find nothing to complain about, I have had no difficulty changing paper. I have just applied pressure with my fingers to the clamps, I have not used the provided tool yet. My only quandary is justifying the purchase of a second 330 while my old 340 is still operational.
3826 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This drill has great torque, it will twist your hand off if you use the the old "hold the lock ring while you spin the chuck to tighten the bit" method. I could do that with my battery powered Dewalt 18 volt drill without incident. Using this drill you better not do it!
874 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 They work fine for replacements at a far cheaper price. I would suggest these because they are slightly shorter and able to fit in more reflectors. They matched up perfectly to the burned out ones I was replacing.
Long and strong.
8205 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Look and work the same as they have for a long long time. Very happy with these and would buy them again.
1760 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 JUST BOUGHT SECOND 330, FIRST ONE LASTED 10 YEARS OF DAILY USE.
I trimmed about 9 inches off of the upper pipe to get the Uniguard to fit with an acceptable overhang for my table placement. As you can see from other reviews installation can be a bit exciting, especially if you are trying to do it yourself. It's actually fairly simple, but the weight of the main body of the guard is enough to make things awkward. The Merlin splitter won't work with the Uniguard in place, but the supplied splitter is quite good, and nearly as easy to switch out.
7127 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 i bought this blade in 2004 and am still using it for great cuts. Super smooth. Great for splicing pieces together. Just a great overall blade. Spend the money and get it. Makes your work look that much better
6467 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love these clamps. Grip tightly and easy to remove.
5009 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 That is how the workshop stays. Attaches easily and isn't clumsy to use. Wished I would have purchased this a long time ago.
I've built decks with this saw, cutting up to 2x12's and 6x6 rough cuts. Had to flip those but it worked great. Whether your cutting base board, crown molding or 2x4's this saw is for you. Remember you always have 30 days to return with no questions asked.
You can get away from never buying this, however, I am confident that once my hard headed self follows the diagram and I have more experience, it will become quicker.
8828 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This Dado set cuts like a dream. I'm doing mostly Baltic Birch ply, grooves for shelves, rabbets and half laps on an 80's radial arm saw. The measurement is easy to calculate with the super-simple graphic diagram printed with the kit (needs to laminated or something). But as with anything, cut on a test piece to get your width. I've had lumber variations all over the place, so only trust your rule and a good set of calipers.
3884 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I purchased these after the recomendation of others to buy the Delta blades for my jointer. Upon recieving them I opened the package to inspect them prior to installing them. They where sharp and "visually looked" nice, but when I got my calipers out and started checking the individual blades I found that they where not parallel or straight. When I measured along the 5/8 side of the knive I found the edge to vary .02" from the ends to the middle. To me this is unacceptable and not worth the $69 I paid for them. Luckily Amazon made the return process easy.
7283 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Item as described and fast shipping.
8479 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 No ringing on mine, it's an easy fix anyway if you just file a little off one of the claws. I wanted a straight claw demo hammer and would have purchased the 20 oz if I was younger. Same feel on both as far as swing for me. I have my Vaughn 16 oz curved claw woodie with the original handle, a 20 oz framer (generic) for it's weight and an assortment of 16 oz claws (cheap) as loaners/dirt job hammers. If you're a beginner or can't pound a nail in get an estwing 16 oz or 12 oz claw/rip to learn. I consider a curved claw safer for newbees least they punch themselves in the cheek!
I would rate it 0 stars if possible.
1633 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I needed a 6" wheel to cut wood. I found I could make a good cutter by taking an 6" Cuttoff removed the cutoff wheel and
4639 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 exactly what I wanted!
1656 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was surprised when I got this that the collet nut was the same size as the 1/2 collet nut. One wrench does it all.
3254 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I agree with these reviews. It is a very useful saw and I prefer it over the PC saw boss. I hardly ever have this saw out alone but it sees a fair amount of use. We treat it a little specail and make sure we don't through it around. I do wish it came with a case because like I said I think of it more of a precision tool. I have over the years bought hundreds of tools worth tens of thousands of dollars. I would rate this little saw in my top ten.
369 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I read paper back books and this is a great light! I love the two selections of brightness and you can adjust it in many ways. It is kinda bulky and I noticed with this blue one it left a little mark of the blue color on my book page. Nothing that significant but slight smudges. I would suggest using something like piece of paper towel to put under the part that clips to the page of book so the color doesn't smudge off on it. Other then that it's definitely a a great light to read or even other things to use for. I use it for night reading in my bed
4587 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect fit for my DW705. One little snag on side of bag, but functions, fits and looks correct.
1. No instructions included.
My advice, put the money toward a new pack of fine tooth blades.
7416 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Not much to say here -- works great with my Kreg jig when I'm joining 3/4" material. Glad I could find a bulk pack.
Ordered on Friday, and they arrived today. Work great! No issues. Time will tell if they last as long as my others (about 2 years), but even if they last half as long, I have 5 sets total.
8720 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Used often since I bought this dado set and always happy with the results.
2356 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This a very handy light and I would recommend it to anyone who already has Dewalt tools that use 18v batteries. The weight of tha battery makes it stand up well and it produces a good amount of light.
5364 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good value
Regarding all the comments about the drive belt slipping, IT'S SUPPOSED TO DO THAT, you morons!! Oops, did I say that out loud? Anyway, the belt WILL NOT BREAK from this slipping. The original Workmates didn't have that feature, which made the user crank both handles, everytime, ALL the time. The SLIPPING plastic belt is there to speed up the process by homing both sides of the vise jaws against the workpiece, so you THEN can TIGHTEN both vise screws USING TWO HANDS. It's a speed and convenience feature, not a way to torque both sides with one handle. All of the people who complained about the poor instructions were coincidentally the same people who did a likewise poor job of reading them, I guess. Certainly, it can't be any fault of theirs the darn thing doesn't work exactly as they misconceive it should!
3980 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 still haven't needed them. original working great
3888 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As others have said, this is THE MITER SAW for high-end professional trim work when cutting crown molding and tall base board trim. I purchased mine back in the mid-1980's for professional trim work. I added the Hitachi 100 tooth carbide blade for smooth cuts and I am contemplating trying the Freud 15" blade next time my old Hitachi 15" needs a sharpening, based on the high quality of Freud blades. I have zero complaints with the Hitachi blade, just thought the Freud may be better. Any advice would be helpful. As far as the saw goes, I also have the same complaint with the blade brake wearing out after a while, but after all these years it still functions. This saw is relatively light compared to some Makita 10" miter saws, and considering the blade size and motor needed to turn that blade. I purpose-built a plywood stand with 5' hinged extensions using door hinges. I can just knock out the hinge pin when I need to move it. The long extensions help to hold up long trim boards. Like another reviewer said, you will need to mount a taller board to act as a fence for the widest crown molding. There are four holes in the fixed aluminum fence for you to run screws through to hold your new wood fence in place. Just screw one board all the way across and then just make two cuts at 45 degrees both ways and you now have a zero clearance fence, enabling you to just line up your mark on the work piece with the edge of your add-on fence for perfect cuts every time. Saves time.
4065 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 nice
310 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 bright light, nicely built, easy to use; excellent product for the money
4168 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 My first dado cutter was an ancient Sears non-carbide wobble type. It was pretty useless, of course, and years later I sprung for this Freud set. It was somewhat cheaper than the Forrest product, so this is what I chose.
501 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is our second Mighty Bright light. The first had a single LED. This one has two. The first light was quite acceptable. This one is better. Hard to imagine a better little reading light.
5751 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This works great! I use it to suck up lots of sawdust from my multiple wood working tools. It does the job quickly and I don't have to move the Shop-Vac to the sawdust with the extra long hose.
The square ness is right on. The typical check of taping a piece of paper to a flat surface in front of a fence, then use the square to draw a line, flip the tail of the square over to the other side, and see if the line is dead on.
6384 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Built in America can be sent back and resharpened-so far this company does exactly what it said it wood. Good blade.
7544 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great multi-purpose tool. When I first saw it, I knew that I had to have one, and I haven't been disappointed yet. The most useful application for me has been in concrete formwork. Quite often the lumber that we get on job sites is badly twisted, either from poor quality or exposure to the elements. The tweaker makes otherwise troublesome and/or useless lumber useful again. Also when forming tilt-wall panels or curbs with 2x material, this tool is a must have, and replaces bulky job-built devices that can only be used to "tweak" the boards, but do not have the added advantage of pulling nails also. Great buy.
7068 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's a Ridgid steel pipe wrench. Nothing but the best and made on the USA
no brainer to get it-
This kit is not that kind of solution. It is meant to take on all the work that a journeyman electrician can throw at it. Cabling has to be routed through holes, and those holes have to be drilled multiple times through wood or metal framing materials.
Yes, I would purchase again, if need arose.
1681 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am not very good with a router but this unit makes my attempts much better. It is easy to set up and set depths.
9831 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This does what it says. It feels like a quality product. I installed it using Teflon tape and it works fine; no leaks.
1708 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Replaced the rusty, dull blade that came on my Ebay P-C saw. Amazing difference! Great blade. I cut 1/2" chipboard wo a problem, no smoke or binding. Recommend.
Definitely a great buy!!
3544 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great saw! Nice cuts for finishing.
5378 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price. Perfect for splicing the 4" bathroom flex ducts I had to run.
The only complaint I have, and its a small one, is the dust bag. It does fill up kind of quickly and will sometimes spill out, especially when its filled with fine dust from MDF panels. Wood seems to have lots of curly-q pieces that stay in the bag. I found that if I empty the dust bag after every ten holes it works great. Emptying the bag is very fast, so its not much of an inconvenience.
1. Standing upright on a cast iron table (such as a tablesaw) - This thing nearly jumped out of my hand to stick to my tablesaw.
7125 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Unsurpassed quality and precision - far superior to any blade offered in the box stores - can be sharpened and used forever - very expensive but
The single cool-white LED is so bright that it is uncomfortable to look at directly and certainly produces enough light for a book, e-reader, or writing pad in the dark. It could also be used to light a modern floral arrangement from within or for other short-term decorative uses.
But, even better, I can vacuum up all those little scrap pieces of wood and stuff and not wince everytime they hit my blades.
1671 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 so it holds the bit. My last collet got scratched or bent or something. It wouldn't grip correctly and the bit would work its way up and down while cutting. Aside from a bad cut it was dangerous. This one does what the other used to do. It holds the bit like it is supposed to. Plus I like the retaining ring to hold the nut to the collet. Makes it easier to change the collet size all at once, no finding parts and such.
2779 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Another great quality Dewalt tool
Plus, this thing is pretty. Pick one up and heft it. Buy one and drive a few dozen nails. For that matter, buy this and several other hammers to try out. Return those that don't feel right.
2730 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I really like this light. I have the snake version, but this is my favorite and I use it when I need a flashlight.
2481 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Initially seemed flimsy but is actually a well working, finely adjustable functional fence
6787 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Most pipe wrenches my brother managed to break. Rigid Pipe wrenches were the only pipe wrenches my brother could use without breaking the pipe wrench in the process. This is why I chose the rigid 10 inch pipe wrench over all other brands.
9633 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well made and easy to use. Handy for quick change out between drill bits.
UPDATE: 1/27/2010 HEY DEWALT - LISTEN UP! I did this review without looking at the other reviews. Just ran across the review and decided to read the others. To my astonishment the reviews have not changed in 10 years. DeWalt, that is just pathetic. How many more of these lights do you need to sell to get rid of the batch you had made in China 10 years ago? Enough already, do your customers a favor and throw the whole lot away and find a better light. Is this why I got the light 'free' in a package deal with the stand (nice stand), so I can't complain because I got it free? Well, this product number still has your name attached doesn't it? It is obviously a problem, you know about it, manage the issue.
415 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 The light is really dim and it seems to be more like a child's toy. I really made a mistake because the light is so dim that it is really useless. Really needed a better light system. The price was really cheap, so I'm not out much.
After buying twice I have spent almost as much as a Lie Nielsen block plane would have cost and that doesn't factor in all the hours I put into the Stanley that were truly wasted since I never did get it to really work right.
61 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 WIFE READS DAILY AND USES IT ALWAYS
After one look I decided that this thing needed some rework. The first thing I did was went to my local home improvement warehouse and picked up some PVC fittings that I could cut, grind, epoxy, and basically fabricate into 2 solid nipples that I could attach to the lid and clamp my 4" dust hoses onto. Then it was a simple matter of taking some black 3/8" weather stripping and applying it to the out side of the trashcan just under the rolled lip at the top. This provided a pretty good seal. All told all this stuff added an additional $20 to the cost of this product.
1543 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great price and the two I've used worked so no complaints and a great price I need to come up with a method to test them when they arrive.
The purpose of the large Parallel Heads; to insure square glue-ups in panels or other assemblies.
5407 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Nice pipe and it fits!
The plastic storage tube is appropriate for the tool of this size. I've read in one review that it would be good to have a rectangular case that does not roll. While there is some truth to it, at this length it lends itself better to storage in a vertical position. There is also an option of keeping the storage tube with the tool in the cardboard box in which it was shipped.
3106 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Is what it says it is!
6637 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Replaced an aging B & D orbital sander with this little gemReplacing an aging Black and Decker orbital sander with this little gem was a great move. The higher rpm ability of the Makita cuts my finish sanding time in half. Due to its lightweight, sanding time is only limited by the durability of the sand paper. Only time I stop is to change the sheet, which takes only a matter of seconds with the pre-cut paper and clamping system. The agronomical design fits comfortably in the palm of my hand. Only minor draw back is the location of the on-off switch. Sander can inadvertently be turned off during use.
6511 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you install cabinets, You cant be without this product. It saves time and makes the job look so much better
6447 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 comes in handy
Seeing how repetitive rips of thin strips is one of the most dangerous cuts we can make of a table saw, i consider these a valuable addition. And because the designers understand that these are not perfect for every cut, they made them a snap to remove quickly. You don't need tools to loosen the two screws that hold these in place. They come of the fence in five seconds each.
8135 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I owe it to QualCraft to express my opinion after using their pump jacks all summer almost every day that wasn't raining too hard.
So, in my case, this stabilizer solved my problem.
Seems light most manufacturers do not understand their market and think they have to be sub-miniature to appeal. That would be fine if they had enough light. This one works for me...would I change anything? Yes butnot woth mentioning here.
maybe I may recommend. not a good first empression
Titebond II or III are the best of these in my opinion. I've been a woodworker for about 30 years. There are other brands of wood glue (Elmers, etc) which are close, but the small difference in price is nothing compared to the cost of the wood or the hours I put into a project. Interestingly enough, common yellow glue is as strong as this stuff is, but I'm willing to spend a bit more for the water resistance. You never know when something will get wet.
7746 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Thanks
5741 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great deal
4488 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great glue i use this to construct bee boxes to house honey bees, the glue must be non poisonous to bees, water resistant if not waterproof
408 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The best light for your ebook reader, outside of a built-in light! Double bulbs for brighter lighting, and three AAA batteries keep it bright for over a week (reading a couple hours per day). Can't beat it for the price. Well made, I bought two, but am still using the first one and its going strong. No problems whatsoever.
9170 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As described, on time Great Aazoner
8029 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Thanks I am satisfied with the product
3280 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great accessory for your chop saw!
7510 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
51 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These little zippered pouches are an fantastic way to protect your lightwedge when it isn't in use.
3012 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 worked in Milwaukee, pricey
Thank you !
When not in use we have them clamped to the ceiling joist in the basement/ We hang a few coat/ shirt hangers from the handle side.
The batteries last a long time as well.
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928 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good value for hard to find product
7059 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The product in the picture is inaccurate.
I used a finer tooth blade, made my cuts into 3/4" oak with the splintering inserts installed. It made a very smooth cut without splintering. I removed the inserts, and used the same finer tooth blade, made my cuts, and it also made a very smooth cut without splintering.
1179 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great, good value
I guess having only one complaint for a power tool isn't too bad, but I'm sure there's a better compressor out there.
1038 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 work fine, use them for outdoor landscape low voltage lighting
I used a bench top belt sander and it took a while to get it right.
9142 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 i actually bought this gun before my air gun(paslode 350) because i caught it on sale and couldn't resist. so needless to say, it got a lot of use when i should have been using an air gun. but, this gun is up to the task, and no dragging around air hose. one word of caution, follow the maintainance schedule! it will misfire if not taken care of. clean it thoroughly with the correct products. do this and you will save yourself time and headaches. i cant imagine not having one, its just way too handy.
The only complaint is the really lousy dust collection. However I see this tool as being most useful in its mobile state, so whenever I use it I set it up outside anyhow. I am not aware of any sliding compound miter saw that has an effective dust collector, but even if there were one, you could not get me to trade mine out for one!
4003 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Quality of blade set is very good but Freud packs them in a plastic inner support and a nicer plastic outer case. The first one I rec'd had a broken inner plastic support due to weight of blade set and improper packing. I sent back and advised that these blades require better outer packing.
6647 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Does what it says it will do. Hit one nail with it and it's toast and will need to be resharpened.
9473 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good quality bits
check the date on the fuel
7390 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been using mine for over 2 years now. This was a major upgrade over my Craftsman table top model. If you are reading this you are like me, and use the router as much (or possibly more) than the table saw. Absolutely a must have if you are a serious woodworker. If you can swing the cost, I recommend the router lift (I will rate that seperately). I bought mine at a local tool show with all the bells and whistles (table, casters, lift, on/off switch, and a few other free-bees). I also added a dedicated router to it so I don't have to swap it out (hey, it was a Christmas present to myself!). Real easy to enclose the stand as there are holes every inch or two. The fence is great, there is nothing that I would change. I compared this side by side with the similar WoodPecker router table, and this one won out. Great investment. I can not believe I waited as long as I did to buy this. Two thumbs up on this one.
When my rework was complete the system works very well. 99% of the dust is trapped in the can making dumping the collector bag a very rare event. The vacuum efficiency is very good. To the point that if all my blast gates are closed it will actually start to collapse the sides of the steel can. Not a big deal but it might be a little worrisome if the dust collector and can are in the other room and you start to hear noises like a depth charge starting to implode.
The dust collector can be removed. It appears it can only function if one were routing on edge. I guess it would give more control but would take much longer adjusting than just using a bit with a bearing.
720 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use these is a set of under-the-cabinet lights. This pack, which should last a very long time, cost less than just 2 replacement bulbs at local hardware store.
2998 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this as a Christmas gift from my wife. I already had a Dewalt 14.4 Drill/Driver, circular saw and work site radio. The flashlight is very bright and with the battery (not included) it is bottom heavy and stays put very well. This swivel head makes it great when you need to aim it. All in all a great addition to my other Dewalt tools.
4719 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The review by swb@mercury.campbell-mithun.com, though accurate seems a little harsh and may put some people off. I've been using "Board Buddies" in one configuration or another for probably 12+ years. I wouldn't be without them. They hold the work solidly down and against the rip fence. If I'm ripping a board -- vertually any size -- I can remove my hands from the board and walk away while the saw continues to run and the blade is in the kerf of the board and the board *will not move*. A convenient feature when you realize you left your push stick on your work bench.
6564 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 exelente
72 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Beast little single battery reading lamp I've purchased. Wound up purchasing another one for my other needs.
The idea here is wonderful and when it works, it is a godsend. When it doesn't, and it didn't with increasing frequency, it is quite the opposite. I did buy this ladder quite some time ago and I would hope that this engineering flaw has been corrected.
4187 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great
1692 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My old Craftsman wore out after 20+ years so I asked for a new plunge router for my B-day since my old one was a standard type. I was a bit disappointed when I opened the box and saw that my new router wasn't what I was hoping for. I bought this plunge base for it and it's easy to use and works like a champ. Recommended.
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3318 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was very happy with the product. Easy to assemble and worked extremely well. There is nothing bad to say about the dolly.
- even sanding over the work surface. I could not detect any high or low spots on the sander.
8036 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 the product fit good I need it, i am very happy to have the product in house.i can recomended it
6403 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The item work perfectly just as described.
My only complaint is with the 5/8" carriage bolts they ship with the unit. In a couple cases, they are barely long enough to get any thread on the nut and fit the pieces together. It's a very minor thing though and in the end it went together easily.
1168 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great just what I ordered and fast.
8719 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Drawer making just got easy.
So in case anyone reading this is a novice like me, don't let the tips touch =D
7137 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Again, Forrest blades are not cheap but they are WORTH what you pay fort hem. This cuts better, faster and cleaner than my 80ATB Freud or Oldham ever did. The steel and carbide is quality and lasts well. I have to send it in for sharpening (after two years in my compound slider shop unit) but don't want to take it off.
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2631 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great instructions allow this stand to be put together with few tools and frustration in a short time. The ability to assemble the stand with a built in tilt is great for clearing chips from the saw by gravity as it is in operation. They even supply a few extra pieces of the assembly nuts and bolts in case you loose one of the small easy to loose parts. Far better than having one or two short and not being able to finish the assembly with out a trip to the local hardware store. The tripod design insures all feet will remain flat on the floor at all times. Not too wide so it takes up little floor space in a smaller shop. Light weight and strong, it serves well.
9577 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good product.
The router's base will allow for 3 3/8" bit diameters. Most of the other 3 hp models will only handle 2 1/2" diameter bits. This is good if you want a router to use on a table to run panel bits or large moulding bits.
6474 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you want to install cabinets without a helper then you definitely need this set of clamps.
9634 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I call it my quick change tool
go carbide.
Very good, very reliable tool that has served me well.
At least not on a new 715 (type 3) from Amazon.
6514 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 More convenient and faster than using C-Clamps. If one of the stiles refuses to go back flush after tightening up the clamp I use a card board shim only on the side of the stile that needs to be coaxed back flush with the with the other stile. Card board shim strips used for drywall work great.
7422 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like aluminum pipe wrenches because of their light weight. I have a whole collection of Rigid aluminum wrenches for various applications. The job is always easier with the right tools. I use this one for working in sink cabinets where space is tight, but I still need the leverage a 10" handle provides. I suppose there is not a great deal of weight difference between this wrench and a cast iron one, but the aluminum will never rust. This is more a problem if you are working around corrosives like liquid fertilizer, but old habits (buying aluminum) die hard, so it was a natural for me to buy this wrench.
3) The only weakness I found was the bevel angle markings. The tool was true from the factory but the markings are a bit hard to zero in on. That being said, I can't say that I had any angle issues with my finished pieces but it just takes a little getting used to setting it.
If you look at the Amazon sales rank, the Freud outsells the Forrest 4 to 1. Of course anything that is less money, sells more quantity, but I just can't get beyond the "perfect" performance of the Freud. How do you improve on that?
I've review the light and stand separately. Low marks on the light!! High marks on the stand. Given the price of the saw, it would be nice if the stand was included. However, it is DEFINITELY worth the extra cost.
6754 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When I ordered this I was half expecting the quality to be that of a child's carpentry kit.. I was pleasantly surprised when I got this and found it to be high quality and durable! Would recommend
4416 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This was my first time using a block plane and I have nothing but praise for Stanley this time around. Product was in perfect condition. Though not ready to use out the package, I definitely understand the use of a block plane is a form of art and needs precision adjusting. Well, adjustment to my needs was simple and took only a few minutes. Instructions were not necessary.
While it takes a few moments to grasp the concept of drilling square holes, and following through the setup steps, the end result is quite worth it. The bits are very sharp and handled my pvc project with no effort. The plastic storage case is durable and makes for convenient storage. Item is well recommended.
It has saved me heaps of time. I use it with my Incra box maker and it makes a tedious job very fast.
With these pull stroke saws try and keep the angle between the saw and the stock small or low. And pull easy and push as easy as possible!
4459 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Dewalt does it again! Great product and will make my projects easier and more professional. Thanks.
2502 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this porter cable 7310 LAMINATE TRIM ROUTER I repeat LAMINATE TRIM ROUTER.
-It didn't come with a free, three horse power dust collector, with a one micron canister filter [and a cyclone extractor].
The head can be turned completely around (360 degrees) in any direction, as well as up or down to suit your reading preferences.
Who the heck uses mini dvd's? They are a pain. My laptop doesn't even have a regular dvd drive anymore let alone a drive for a mini dvd, and the video's are not available on freud's website (I've checked). All my dvd players are so old that they no longer work. I ended up ripping the dvd to a mp4 file using my old computer circa 1999. I had to return my first set to amazon due to a defective proprietary wrench that is needed to disassemble the stile bit. This wrench is essentially a flat piece of metal with two metal tabs bent down on the end of it. It's very low quality and the tabs can be easily bent. I returned the first set because it came with a wrench that had a bent tab right out of the box.
36 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Beautiful. Early present for my Mom in her new home. She absolutely loves it.
7815 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome tool that can handle a lot of abuse and would recommend to others!
I am able to read a regular book with this and no eye strain. I don't have my Kindle 2 yet but I ordered the amazon basic black Kindle cover and called customer service and they assured me it will work with that cover.
1861 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cut through plywood like a dream. Good specialty blade.
5330 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 On the positive side these are inexpensive, but on the negative side you get what you pay for. I ordered 3. They are simply two plastic plates with sliding plastic plate between. Unfortunately on two of the three I think the Chinese were running out of glue the day the made two of the 3. The two plates which were suppose to be glued together were not and the two plates immediately separated. Looks likes they used a drop of glue the size of a dime. I was able to fix by gluing together with PVC cement. So in the end they work fine, with some assembly required.
4918 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a Bosch Top Handle Jig-saw. I believe it is clearly the best jig saw made. I could go on for hours, like I did in my earlier review, but their is one thing I wanted to mention here. Although I love my top handle, if I was going to do it over again, I would buy the barrel grip. Why? Because the mechanics of steering a perfectly straight course, are easier to do with your hand around the body rather than perched on top of it. The barrel grip enables you to do one handed cutting with more stability. I am talking on a very fine level. I noticed Norm Abrams on the New Yankee Workshop uses the barrel grip as well.
4481 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This blade doesnt cost much, but it does do a good job. It produces clean, smooth as glass cuts time after time and lasts a while. I highly reccomend this blade for use on any miter or radial arm saw.
1813 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Quick and easy installation and application. Used this on my most recent project and it did a stellar job, highly recommended if you need an edge guide for your PC router.
5746 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Seriously this is a very nice router table but I am having a devil of a time mounting my Freud router as it is not included in the pre-drilled routers, and I do not own any metal-rated drill bits over 1/2 inch. So I am trying to figure out how to drill some of the access holes in the blank, aluminum base plate I had to order. Bench Dog should really give purchasers the option to choose their plate rather than forcing those with obscure routers to spend an additional $60 on a new plate, not to mention the cost of odd-sized drill bits and what not. Or maybe Freud should be slapped around a bit for making such a wacky router. I dunno... Another nice thing would be an exterior on/off switch like the Bosch tables have. Oh and lastly, they should sell an optional stand to make this a stationary table. As of right now, I need to make yet another 4x4 little table thing to put it on...
1602 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I can't tell you how spooky this sign made my window look. I couldn't hang it by the chain but didn't matter. At night it looks awesome! Durable and the back opens to change lightbulbs if you need to.
I am impressed with the versatility of Might Bright Xtraflex Book Light. This light lets me pamper myself in the bathroom by reading in the tub or on the toilet, I am really enjoying it.
7705 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Amazing piece of art, and works great as a hammer too. Love it!
Buy it.
Can't help but feel disappointed. They just want you to blow money on this stuff.
The convex UV protective lens looks good too.
1636 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's nice and well made and it fit my pc7518 router perfectly
I tried every whichway to assemble the unit so that it would work the way it should and finally gave up. I'll use it as a stationary worktable since it is quite heavy and can be stabilized. There were no instructions about how to operate the table if and when it got assembled. By contrast I still own two prior versions of the B&D Workmate that both assembled perfectly and work as they are supposed to. I did purchase the item online and through Amazon.
3175 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Used these blades for trim work and they work great.
1466 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We have under-cabinet halogen lighting in our kitchen that looks great, but requires frequent bulb replacements. Initially, I was purchasing the replacement bulbs at a local home store...for a premium. I finally decided to give these bulbs a chance since a pack of 10 is the same price as single similar bulb at my local store. Wow. I regret not trying these earlier. They work great and seem to last just as long. Keep in mind, such lighting gets abused as heavy items (e.g., stacks of dishes) are placed in the cabinets. Prior to finding this ten-pack, I was frustrated each time that one burned out. Now, no worries...not at 45 cents apiece.
83 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works perfectly. It creates a beam of light that lights up the book just right and not the room. The light is white led, I don't remember reading it in the description so I thought it would mention that. Not sure how how long a battery lasts, but if it's terrible I'll adjust my rating accordingly.
I installed the riser at the time I got the saw, so it was no problem as a one-man operation. After reading the other comments I was surprised at this. Given that this is my first bandsaw, it was really pretty simple except for the !?#&!!@*?! power switch relocation. Would it be so hard to put a one sheet addendum into the box? The guy at tech support was nice about it.
1867 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am new to power tools and didn't realize I needed the right blades for the right jobs. Yes I learn the hard way so I purchase this blade since I have been using the wrong one. Boy am I pleased with the quality and performance of this blade. I wish I had purchase this sooner as this is working for me very well. I am not too familiar of brands in general but quality on this is very high. I would buy it again when I need too or even consider buying different sets of blades made by the same manufacture.
My advice, check out a Bosch. Porter Cable does not get high marks for this one. This would not have lasted a day on a real jobsite with that plastic gear in there!
1330 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works
9121 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great solid hose, good fittings and no problems to date.
273 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This thing is crazy bright and seems very well built. My first book light was a cheap $5 one and it was horrible and cheap, I should of just bought this one to start with. A little on the large side but a great light for reading, beware if your partner is light sensitive you may have a problem as it is that bright.
I can not recommend this at all.
other than that, this sander has performed well beyond expectations and I can certainly recommend it.
2756 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Purchesed the edge guide with the Dewalt 611PK router. Fits up to the plunge base only. Will not fit up to the fixed base. The fixed base has its own model edge guide. However, this unit has all the bells and whistles of a high end edge guide. In addition, it will fit up to all Dewalt routers.
6123 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Rating based on my opinion and product use. The rating needs to be a drop down only and not require someone to write an additional response. You will get better data with the multiple choice questions.
2761 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Badass saw. Usually I buy the green kind, but I got this for a friend who likes the yellow kind. Now I'm jealous. The base plate, for instance, is actually a solid aluminum plate. And at 15a, the motor is as powerful as you can get in a 120V hand tool. This thing exudes quality.
5496 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I boight this router after reading and hearinf some good reviews on it. I've pwned it for a few months now but only took it out to use in the the last couple of days. I ran some roman ogee bits with 1/2" shanks through it and it was perfect. It chewed though the wood flawlwss without loosing speed. It is definitely a good value for money machine if you don't mind it's flaws which I describe below.
I am a builder and carpenter with 43 years of experience. I am 70 and work every day.
Probably 3 times faster than my 3" Sears and more stable with 4" footprint.
7561 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Did not fit my 34-670 saw
4474 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works as but could be improved, plan on purchasing another brand in the future.
8435 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This cord is a must for heavy duty, high amp, power tool users. I bought this cord to go with my new PorterCable 15 amp saw because of its #12 gauge size. I wanted a cord that would ensure a proper power supply and low voltage drop to protect my tools from burnout. It certainly is handy and rugged to boot. The bright yellow exterior stands up to rough use and is easy to see on jobsites. I like the lighted plug end; it lets you know when the wire is hot and can be seen in the dark. Thanks, Amazon !
I have always had good things to say about Kreg. Now I will just have more to say. I will recomend Kreg to everyone.
2564 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Well, this is a robust and well-made item, however the engineering department failed to take into account that for many of us, thin-kerf blades are the norm. Having to disassemble and grind-down the body of this handsome and somewhat overpriced splitter is a bit disconcerting.
8411 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best in the business!
674 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 See how long they last but good so far
3369 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I have two of these mobile bases and an HTC mobile base. I prefer the HTC because the foot lever on the Delta protrudes into the shop walking area and causes a tripping hazard. I've tripped over them many times and tehy get in the way when I use the tools. The foot actuated operation is nice(although it tips the tool at angle uncomfortably far from vertical) but in my small shop, I need all the real estate I can get. I plan to replace the Deltas with HTCs when I can afford it. The HTC base uses two locking knobs to keep the wheels from moving while the tool is in use. It's less convenient than a foot lever, but it works well.
The thing is, a new blade doesn't stay "new" for that long, particularly if you are planing a lot, and are planing hard woods. So--after years and years of planing--here are a few things I have learned for keeping your blades sharp.
511 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Update: I purchased this light in January of 2012 and has been very pleased with it. After about 6 months I noticed that it has gotten very dim. It was getting dim gradually so I did not even notice until it felt like it was not helpful at all. After a quick battery change it is back to being nice and bright. The non-rechargeable batteries lasted 4 months of brief daily use (5-6 mins daily). Looking back I probably should have changed the batteries a month ago. I switched to rechargeable batteries, so I expect I would need to change them every few months.
8306 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Built for life. Ordered this to replace the exact same hammer I bought 25 years ago. Looked for the old hammer for 2 weeks and thought I had lost it, day after the new hammer arrived I found the old hammer. Now I have hammers that will last 2 lifetimes.
7397 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Needed a worktable and this one fits the bill. Works as advertised. Had packing problems, see my packaging review, but in the end all work out fine.
7057 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent clamp. Great for jigs, reduce your danger level, clamp your items don't try to hand-hold them.
258 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent
5823 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I built router table and purchased three others and this table is by far the best one yet. The instructions for assembly were clear, the bench set up quickly and within a couple of hours there was sawdust. The four star review is for two minor reasons: although the factory gave me extra parts, I was shy one washer for the rear fence assembly, but performance is not affected. The second reason is while my shop vacum picks up everything, the inside of the box gets filled with sawdust quickly, so have anything in there absent. While working the bench is steady, does not chatter, and solid. I find this table to be worth it. I am not a patient man, but Amazon won my admiration with the speed of delivery.
One set is useless when, for example, sawing crown moldings or similar instances. Nobody wants to keep switching the extension back and forth.
2886 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Knives lightly oiled, very sharp, had the Delta logo, and were a perfect fit. Included photo of a shop made jig for setting the knife depth. It worked remarkably well and no chance to dull the knife like metal jigs.
3061 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Replaces the black plastic stock piece (that you can't see through) which
7949 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This hammer means I have to pound hundreds of nails a few times less and not slam my fingers as we do remodeling. It drives nails quickly and the roughed head keeps it more accurate than my regular old hammer. The longer handle helps grant more leverage.
7990 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Sole was very dished and took over an hour to flatten. It also was not very sharp. Once tuned it is a joy to use. It is a great value once tuned. Money saved was worth the time tuning.
1271 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good for the price but I don't think they last as long as the individual expensive ones I used to buy at Walmart.
1442 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We'd installed lamps under our hanging kitchen cabinets without, I must confess, checking out just what sort of bulbs they used. When one burned out I thought we'd have a real time finding replacements, but after determining just what was needed I plugged the info into a search and these came right up. They're just what we needed, and at a good price; can't ask for more
1998 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've owned this router for almost 10 years. Quite simply, it's a Beast! It's mounted in a table and I've never used it hand-held. Don't buy this one as your FIRST router expecting it to do everything. It's just too big to be versatile. But it has tons of power and depth control is quick and easy. My only gripe is the electronic speed control. It's first-generation and allows the speed to fluctuate when spinning big bits at low speed to cut raised panels. I understand that some newer models do a better job at speed control. Other than that, I wouldn't change a thing.
850 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great
6446 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When you glue properly prepared joints with Titebond, they stay glued. Easy cleanup with water and waterproof when dry. Everyone uses it. Dries yellow, so you need to be sure to clean up any runs or overages.
6752 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought 2 of this size in a set with 2 mini clamps (about a 4 inch clamping spread), a couple of years ago, and don't know how I survived without them. Clamps I've tried in past take more hand strength than I have just to open them, so they're useless to me, taping or weighting just doesn't work for many things. I've used these often for 'crafty' things or repairs, but recently used them to hold 4 ft x 8 ft boards in place while securing them with screws. Wow! Had no idea they held so well. Very handy because you can clamp and release with one hand.
1866 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Here's something I never thought I'd never use because I thought 'skiddling' with templates, guide bushings or t-squares would do all I wanted. To be sure, those things did work and I do still use them; however, I think there are instances where this guide can do the job quicker and easier.
6860 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used Rigid tools and products over the years in my line of work several times. They are rugged and dependable. These aluminum pipe wrenches are a lil' pricy, but....they will do the job and be around for many years. Plus....aluminum makes them a lot easier to handle ....as far as weight is concerned.
6852 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 another reviewer complained about this product working only with the Bosch template guide - that's nonsense! I use this
2972 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Both edges of the two blades are extremely sharp as should be. No pits or imperfections. Well packaged. Getting harder to find for this aging planer.
4174 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this set to replace a Freud dial dado set that would not fit my saw. I used it this weekend on a run of really hard rosewood. No chipout, no tearing, and smooth, flat bottoms. Measurements are right on. Doesn't get any better than that.
I first used it to demolish a kitchen that I am remodeling. Wood, nails, formica and drain pipes never slowed the blade on the this Sawzall. I used a metal cutting blade for the drain pipes but everything else was cut with the blade that was recommended for nail embedded wood. Since then I have used the Sawzall for several other small projects around the house and it has performed flawlessly.
4730 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Meets or exceeds the Companies expectations for a product frequently used in a production enviroment. This item was well priced for the valu.
6137 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This Bessey WS-3 Angle Clamp has the ability to clamp different widths of material at 90 degrees while the user turns only one knob (the red handle). I have used it while making drawers and it works! I can clamp the inch sides to the front with no trouble and it allows me to clamp overlay fronts ( to inch of the drawer front extends beyond the sides) and it holds the workpieces tightly. No wiggle once this clamp is tightened up.
7839 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Precision ground, very sharp best of many that I have looked at. Hopefully it has been hardened and stands up over time.
hobbyist use. I have now spent more on ordering parts
1823 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fine cut for trim and panel work. Cuts down on finish work
4882 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have two of these, one for zero clearance of my Forrest WW II blade, the other for my stacked dado set. It takes just a couple of minutes to adjust the screws to get a perfect fit. Then it's a simple matter of clamping a scrap 2X4 or something onto the top of your table saw, covering the insert, and run the blade up through the insert to your desired height. On my zero clearance insert for the Forrest I went up as high as the saw would go, on the dado insert I went up a full two inches. It was easy to drill out the insert to allow for my splitter.
7144 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent product! You must have a router table with variable speed. At the right speed, this door cutting set will cut oak like butter. Remember, make multiple cuts at the proper speed and you will be very satisfied.
8256 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 i really like it
9062 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It does work better with PTL.
9596 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I had never used this type of wheel before. Purchased to make a set of log stairs for a cabin. I used it to knotch out the log risers to fit the log stair treads into. Did the job.
5815 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good price, fast delivery.
So this is operator lack of experience with a new tool performing a rather aggressive (angled) operation. You just have to tighten the lock more than thumb-tight to prevent the blade from actually pulling the carriage lower with successive cuts. The double pinion adjuster is awesome .. the chip collector I didn't even try .. they All jam up .. soft pine would have been worse. The spoils shot out quite nicely .. hey .. it's a woodshop :) Ergonomically comfortable, very smooth action, and easy to control. Lessons learned .. easily 5 Stars.
1395 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good deal. Our kitchen lights burn out way to often, so I order these more often than I would like. That's not a fault with these bulbs. It's a design flaw with the fixture.
Update 9/10/11: I've used this thing at least once a week since I got it. Absolutely the best, I feel good every time I drag it out of the garage. If you use a circular saw, get this one, even if your current one seems okay because, trust me, it won't seem okay after using this one!
9521 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 but I think it is grossly overpriced.
350 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are wonderful lamps. Nice gifts for people who are visiting, particularly as places where guests may sleep our house do not always have good lighting for in-bed reading. These are wonderful. The color of the light is good. Not too blue or too yellow. They are very durable. I take one traveling. In case of a power failure, you can even put on a baseball cap and clip it on the cap. Because it has an l.e.d., the batteries last a long time. Uses 3 AAA batteries, cheap and easy to find.
Very stable with weight on it.
38 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great item, highly recommend. Easy to use and outstanding quality!!
3829 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Replaced my standard router base with this D-handle for better control when routing dovetails using a dovetail jig. Just one thing to keep in mind is the cord on a standard base 690 is too long for use with this handle. There is no good way to manage the extra cord so I shortened my cord on the router and will use an extension cord if I need to use the fixed base again. It was easy to remove the cover on the router and shorten the cord or you could just cut the cord to length and add a new plug if you are nervous about getting inside the router.
when i need to replace the lamp- what is the lamp number and where may i find one? why is the this lamp a appliance lamp and not a LED. we live in Phoenix Arizona area we do NOT need any thing that make unneeded heat. do you want to work under a heat lamp?
6644 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Milwaukee's selfeed bit is da bomb! The pilot screw pulls it thru studs like butter... just hold on to your drill securely. Less effort in less time. Just make sure you avoid any nails in the wood or the bit becomes cabbage...probably your wrist too.
I thought I paid a premium price for a premium drill, but I was sadly mistaken.
8686 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 ...after hauling around my 20-oz. Estwing, I bought this 16-oz. model as a spare. I was skeptical about this tool after previous reviewers complained of an annoying ringing sound, but I either cannot hear this or it just does not bother me. When I first picked it up, I appreciated the shock reduction grip. It is quite an improvement over Estwing models of just a few years ago.
5222 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 These are nicely made plastic gates but require a lot of maintenance, because they clog up and wear out quickly.
9776 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a good quality hose. I've only had it for a month or so and compared to the cheap pvc/plastic hoses, it is much more flexible. It feels more durable but it is a lot heavier. It doesn't have a tendency to coil and just lays flat.
I stumbled on the XtraFlex2 at my local Borders. They had a bunch of them in a display when the final Harry Potter book was published (presumably figuring that a lot of kids, little and big, were going to be doing a lot of reading in bed...). The leftovers were sold at half price, a real bargain. I bought one, tried it out, loved it, and went back to buy several more for use as gifts (and spares).
I think it has to do with the spotty qc on chinese made tools. I returned it. It cost more, but I ordered a makita dp4000 since I liked my previous makita 1/2 drill so well. Haven't received it yet.
8715 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works very well and has enough shims and spacers.
9978 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great, keeps the screw in line while it is starting. Screw head has to be small enough to fit inside sleve.
For home use, it's tops. It isn't commercial, but damn near close in my book for toughness. Moms, Dads, and Teens will love this or there a major disconnect somewhere in their brain housing groups.
1-Surprising light weight for a 7-1/4. The magnesium\aluminum\plastic housing makes this unit the lightest 7.25s I have handled. And I checked all the major brands at home depot, hefting each in turn.
207 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If your are concerned about it being bright enough, no problem here. It's so bright that I don't use it because it before bed, the bright white light wakes me up.
4780 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great and fits correctly. Deems to be a little smaller capacity than original, but no problem.
2535 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Yes it was a little time consuming to assemble but after reading ALL the instructions....."leave all bolts finger tight until scroll saw is mounted"....everything fit perfectly. A wee bit tippy but I made a wooden base...again just as the instructions tell you to do...it is very functional and now at a very comfortable height. Now if only the saw had not been damaged some how during shipment.....I would be cutting today.....
7948 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome hammer, hit the buy it now button already. Make sure to get the hammer with the groves on the head for hitting nails.
The quick-grip handi-clamp clamps are very easy and fast to set up (and remove). They have a decent hold however they the hold is not as strong as the C-clamps that you need to ratchet. It is important for me that the clamps don't move in case I accidentally bump into them and they do not. However if I want to I can move them slightly without releasing the clamp. By comparison C-clamps do not move at all without releasing the tension.
Good router table is also a must.
4841 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Everything about this was awesome, except that the unit I bought, the blade was slightly out of parallel with the fence; about 1/32" higher on one side of the cut.
1233 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cheaper by the dozen!! Electrician charged me $20/piece to replace my hood.
4787 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have owned this product for many years and used it for many projects. It has always been reliable and accurate. It simply works. Adjustments are easy and accurate, power is plentiful and dust collection is fine, using the dust bag. the joiner feels comfortable in use and is not to heavy. I can not think of anything I would change. In the unlikely event that my joiner fails I will not hesitate to purchase another dewalt plate joiner.
8658 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a serious blade for serious work. It's a great value for the money and is consistent with the DeWalt name.
4835 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Had to grind a little off to fit my Jet Saw. But after I did that, it layed great in the saw. The directions are clear how to cut through the plate and it's a nice tight hole when I use my dado blade. I recommend this product.
swb is right in saying they can be difficult to mount to your rip fence without the T-Slot accessory . But with the T-slot extrusion permanently mounted to the top of your rip fence, the Board Buddies are quick and easy to adjust, and can be removed easily.
9254 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As good as they come. I would recommend this to anyone. Rolls out and up very easy. Well made by Goodyear.
That's about it for complaints. At first I thought the dual fences were a bit fiddly, but I got used to it quickly and can set it up fairly fast.
764 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These replacement bulbs were $7.99 each at the hardware store. Wow! What a deal here! Work perfectly and quite a savings for the 7 bulbs I had to replace.
The blue tool is not for prying anything off and will break if used in this fashion.
3405 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works well for crown molding
9798 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 LEAKS AIR EVEN WITH A MALE MILTON. MADE IN CHINA WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT. WE GRIPPED WHEN THINGS WERE MADE IN JAPAN, BUT IT WAS A LOT BETTER THAN CHINA JUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This replaced the stiff, cheap, made in China, vinyl hose I was using that did nothing but induce strings of profanity when I tried to use it.
8384 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great quality for the price
5752 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 LOVE IT
9284 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It has already been said in most of the reviews on this product, but it bears repeating. Just pop in a bit and the spring mechanism locks in. pull back on the collar and it ejects. So simple it is genius. There are many other rapid load chucks available by other makers but for some reason they have all chosen to use a mechanism that usually requires two hands to operate and is not only more complicated in design, but not as efficient. I have several of these made by just as many manufacturers, mostly because they are often packaged with a set of 1/4 inch shank bit sets, but the DeWALT is the only one I use everyday most of the others I own are still in the original case and mostly unused.
If all you do is cut moulding and flooring than you don't need this kind of square. But if tiny little gaps and adjustments frustrate your sense of perfection, then take a look at products like this square or its brothers and sisters. Starret makes heirloom quality tools that will remain every bit as accurate until the solar system goes defunct.
3858 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 So there are a lot of hot and cold reviews. This thing has been around for a long time and it has always been seen as decent, but not great. A dedicated mortiser is always better but this gets the job done. The main bit is the yoke that attaches to the drill press. Not much to it and it works. The fence is a bit fiddly to set up but it works. The machining of the screws could be better on everything. The lock screw for the chisel is not great but again, it works. I think the big issue is that the chisels are not top quality and have burrs on them from the factory. To me a factory grind on a tool is never acceptable so I always assume some sharpening will need to be done. You need a conical diamond stone and a flat sharpening stone of some kind to properly sharpen the chisels. Once you give them a good edge this tool works very well. The mortise sill requires some cleanup by hand but it does get the job done.
8142 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great blades and was exactly what I needed
2009 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent router and perfect for the router table. Enough power to make most any project routing easy. Recommend very much.
The Dewalt unit, fills a niche, but is a very good example of getting what you pay for. If it were not for the no reversing, and no variable speed capabilities, and for making the paddle switch so long, that gets in the way, even when you don't want it to, makes the unit, strictly for those who are price conscious first, and tool conscious later.
9492 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice well built tool
9642 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product. No leaks.
Havent used this drill yet but am looking forward to putting it to work. I bought it because I only had cordless drills, aside from a great, rugged Milwaukee Hammer drill, was also confident because of great reviews from others, It is very solid and I like the quick change cord. I expect to have this drill for years
I will say this, I zipped through several cut lists using this and would recommend it just on that alone.
2537 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits perfectly. Makes the saw easier to use
Ordered 10 and only 3 lasted more than a few days. Buy USA, Japanese or European bulbs only, or you will pay much more for your "bargain bulbs" per hour of light than more expensive ones cost. Never pays to go cheap on halogen bulbs.
Again the plate that supports the sanding belt wore through and I sent off for a new plate. While waiting, I am using the second machine. At this point I have purchased 9 boxes of sanding belts (that is 90 belts.). I am very satisfied with this machine and will add further edits as time goes by.
3667 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have only used this sander once since it came. It came on time and well packaged. WOW! It makes short work of a heavy job. I have a wooden platform area in my house that has some water damage and I need to refinish it before I sell my house. It took me a long time (over an hour) and many sheets of sand paper to remove a little patch of damage with my finish sander. My finish sander finally died and I was reluctant to spend the money on a Porter Cable sander but I did the research and finally decided it would be very worthwhile. I could've used this sander SO many times in the past and instead, I grueled over jobs with a finish sander that was not capable of doing what I wanted it to do. I am a female and I am the handy man in my house. I wanted a powerful belt sander that is competent enough to do the jobs I need it to do around my house. I love it, it appears to be VERY well made and it sounds SO good when it is running, like my circular saw. Changing the belt is super easy, just move the lever (that's made of metal btw, not plastic like other belt sanders) and put on a new belt. Alignment is easy too, just turn the knob while it is running and it aligns perfectly. What people are saying about the variable speed dial is true, it is out of reach when in use but this does not bother me, I don't think I'll need to adjust it while in use (I usually know what to adjust it to before I start sanding) and if I do want to change the speed I'll do it when it isn't running. I recommend this Porter Cable sander to professionals and to do it yourselfers.
7175 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 To use this bit set properly, you need at least 2 1/2 HP router with variable speed. 3 or more HP is recommended but variable speed control is a must have.
9403 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Don't like it!!!!
Miter track accommodates feather boards and a miter gauge (not included), fence accommodates feather boards (I bought a pair of BD's featherboards, decent).
7880 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was alittle hesitant to order this bench as I had owned one 25 years ago and while happy then I thought maybe the quality would not be the same in this current bench. I am pleased to so far Iam no longer hesitant about my decision and would recommend to anyone to order it.
6118 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Update: I did a follow up video of my original review. A simple modification to project the airflow down further made a massive improvement.
7119 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are worth the investment. After a few practice runs I can now produce raised panel doors with minimal work.
Once in the table, the Router Raizer, for peanuts, makes raising and lowering this thing a piece of cake as you simply insert a wrench through the base plate and turn. Instead of taking minutes to adjust, it takes seconds, and it's all done above the table.
3433 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These work great, but for what they are, they are overpriced. They should be included with the miter saw.
7939 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought the 22 oz smooth face hammer when I knew I wanted something for heavier work that the 16 oz wasn't made for. I had read the reviews about the milled face wearing down, so I went with the smooth face so I could use it for trim work if need be.
5029 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Don't settle for a lesser corded drill. In fact, don't get any other corded drill (with rare exception for Milwaukee 1680-21 13 amp 1/2-inch Super Hawg Joist and Stud Drill if all you do is use the right angle function and use it for big hole saws). As a remodeler, I could never go back to the regular Milwaukee 0299-20 Magnum 8 Amp 1/2-Inch Drill for electrical and plumbing work. Once you get used to the awesome power, it's impossible to go back. The best thing about a right angle drill is that when using an auger bit or similar, the drill doesn't rip your wrist off when it catches. You can use your whole body to control the drill, which makes for much less tiring work (e.g., when mixing drywall mud). I appreciate using this drill over its bigger brothers because it is much, much lighter. The right angle attachment comes off as well so that you can use it as a regular d-handle drill. The right angle attachment is relatively easy to take off, and it can be switched around to adjust for speed (low and high). The head swivels, and my version came with the quik-lok cord. I also appreciated that this drill is made (mostly, at least) in the USA. The five year warranty is nice, but like with most other Milwaukee tools, I don't expect to use it.
PROS
I would not recommend this product.
One minor complaint is the flimsy plain paper, stapled owner's manual. The information contained in the manual is ok but it's printed on a few plain paper stapled pages. If you have to later refer to the exploded parts diagram for a part number you'll need to store your manual safely. I'd prefer a manual that has a plastic laminate cover so the first time it gets dirt on it - it's not unreadable.
I bought my last Paslode cordless battery in 2006 and it is still good. The secret to NiCad batteries is to exercise them. If not used, most of these batteries will run down in about 75 days. Therefore, I keep a calendar to remind me when to recharge them. If there is any voltage left, I drain and then fully recharge.
The ribbed baseplate acts like a "mending-plate" when installed under a table, which helps rigidity near the base, but make sure you reinforce the areas around the plate since it is heavy and develops terrifying torque.
- uses 3 (THREE) AAA batteries which makes the base a little heavy
6452 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Top quality product, not a cheap imitation. This is the best it gets and a great price! Tks Amazon.
5563 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It fits the drill doctor really good. Works great.
8068 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 the right tool for the right job love using the tool
7670 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works well, reasonably priced.
The guide that is included is very clean on what parts to use to get to the proper width.
One word of warning, the blade is very flexible, cutting a straight line on thick sections is not easy.
I have always been a satisfied Grizzly customer, but now I guess I'm a Grizzly evangelist.
7333 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice screws. I use these screws on all my 3/4 inch work, yes even on hard wood. I feel they grip better than the fine for hard wood. Could be wrong on this but I have never had a problem yet. Besides I just have to buy one type of screw instead of a coarse and a fine
3983 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 two thumbs up :)
5171 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I tried this with my Fein Multimaster fmm 250q and couldn't get it to fit. Don't know if it requires an adaptor or what the problem is; the center bolt is simply too long, and the sanding head flops and spins around.
3200 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I'm told this saw has been discontinued. I saw Bosch's new 4410 at a woodworking show and it's one really nice saw, with more features than this (notably the handle, which swivels to wherever your hand feels more comfortable) and it's rumored to have better dust collection. It's also well over five hundred bucks. This one cost me $354 and I'm very happy with it, thank you very much. Yes, even with a shop vac hooked up, it throws sawdust. I'll build a hood. Yes, it only bevels one way. I can flip the board. It's got a nice, solid precision feel to it and it makes sharp clean cuts. It was calibrated right out of the box. It's great for cutting long stock, makes perfect 45's, and it'll slice through a 4x4 and a 2x10. That's what I need. Maybe someday I'll upgrade but this saw is going to serve me just fine for years.
Neither of the ladders I am using the jacks with are Werner brand but they both have 12" rung spacing.
I cant comment on the little wings some people complained about (not doing fine woodwork, or my equipment is not good enough to show this.
8441 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm very happy with this hammer. Light but not too light. Easy to use in tight places. Exactly what I was hoping I was going to receive. I don't use claw hammers much - not much call in automotive work - but the quality looks very high. My dad has an Estwing from when I was a kid and it still looks new. This one looks to be of the same quality so I expect it'll way outlast me. :)
In any case, brass is a better material for guides than steel, because brass is easier on a rotating router bit if it ever touches a guide. Once, near a day's end of routing doors for hinges, my template's locking ring came loose, allowing the guide to touch the spinning bit, and the locking ring to rub against the router-bit lock nut. Since the guide and ring were brass, no noticeable damage to the bit or router occurred. Had I been using any steel template with a steel locking ring, the bit or router could have been damaged. Try "brass router template" via Goggle - and buy a kit made of solid brass, in a decent case, for less money than this set. Also check out the Woodstock International H3134 Brass Bushing set at Amazon.
4113 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I purchased a Fen tool when they first came out and while the tool is a wonderful concept, and does cutting jobs that are difficult with other saws, the cost, life and durability of replacement blades is ridiculous.
3631 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought it to do my wood windows. Best investment I ever made. It gets in the tight places I could never do by hand. The hook & loop paper is expensive but seems to last a long time.
4413 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great blade for my new Milwaukee 2530-20 M12 FUEL 12V Cordless Lithium-Ion 5-3/8 inch Circular Saw. Economical, reliable and great results.
2103 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Where have these been?!! First off, let me say that I have never been much of a Dewalt fan (I like Makita & Milwaukee tools).
7426 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 When I first saw this in a local woodworking store, I thought it was a pretty nice table for the money. Not the ultimate router table, perhaps, but pretty nice. Not cheap, by any means, but not quite as expensive as some, either. Certainly a step up from the "benchtop wonder" I had been struggling with these past years. That was in the store. Then I ordered one for myself.
218 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good quality. Strong clip. Bright light. Can set on table top without clipping to anything.
4207 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great Dado blade. The instructions to set the cutting width are easy to read, understand and the blade is easy to configure. I purchased this for my R4510 Ridgid 10" table saw because it recommends a max Dado blade of 6". It works great on the saw, the cuts feed a little slower than a normal blade, but that is to be expected. I have since changed all my blades to Freud/Diablo from the factory stuff, and what a noticeable difference. The quality is there, and if your using an "underpowered" table saw, this is a great option for you.
7124 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best table saw blade on the market, period!
9891 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What can i say it's a tool, use it every day
3409 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Always and only will we use DeWalt. The best. We've been using this series for 15 years now. This must be the 6th we've bought and we like to have 3 available for use all the time
2152 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good assortment of quality blades.
power cord. I would recomend this saw for the builder , pro or homeowner.
All in all this is what I would consider a useful and indestructible tool at a great price.
4949 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 arrived on time and as described. It didn't quite fit my saw, but with a modification it works much better than the old worn-out bag.
6222 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you are doing any dust collection, particularly from stationary machines, you've got to get one of these. It lets the large chips from planers, jointers, lathes, table saws and floor sweeps drop into a 30 gallon galvanized trash can (that you supply). This is so much easier than endlessly dumping the bag on a dust collector.
1458 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great deal, easy to use, long lasting. They sometimes wiggle loose. Before you replace one, try wiggling it around to see if it just came loose.
5957 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Well made but no couplers to fit
4819 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Having made several of these myself for about a 1/4 of the price, I was extremely skeptical at paying the price and getting something better. However, the adjustments to bring this consistently level with the table top are almost worth the extra. Having a small piece of wood jam against the lip where this meets the table because it is not perfectly aligned is at best frustrating and potentially dangerous. This aligns quickly and easily and lasts. It could be cheaper!
4352 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is not the best quality but was fixable in about an hour. First the front adjustment bolt weld was pretty shabby. Lots of flashing. Filed down. Then the japaning spilled into the front opening. Had to make a jig and file throat and blade bed smooth and true. The base was warped (cupped in the center) Took a while but sandpaper took care of that. Blade dull, sharpened. One thing I can't fix is the two and 1/2 turns of play in the adjustment mechanism. I'll have to get used to that. It actually looks like it is designed that way. Doesn't much matter but shows a design that could use some improvement.. All told this is not what Stanley used to make but it has the basic design that makes it worth the twenty bucks or so after it is tuned up. Would I buy again? sure. for twenty bucks it is serviceable.
1199 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased these bulbs mainly due to cost, Lowes hardware charges $6 + dollars per bulb and these were $12 for 10count. I have already install one and so far works great.
I then went to Harbor Freight and bought a fine tooth Japanese trim saw to finish the job I was doing on flooring base boards and and door jams so that I could install a new oak floor.
3365 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Haven't used them yet but I did set them up on the saw and they are exactly what I was looking for. Adjustable & steady- marvelous!
3253 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well made, quality tool with ample power for most tasks. Well balanced too. Only drawbacks are lack of wrench storage, cheap original blade, and no case (but this saw gets used enough it would spend little time in case anyway). Deduct 1 star for these faults if you see fit.
4368 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This glue seems to be a staple amongst professional woodworkers. I like the bottle design, which squirts the glue in a more controlled fashion and is easier to clean. Here is my summary of pluses and minuses:
6465 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good product - recommend them, I use them often on projects, and as an extra hand.
2366 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I have two of these in my school shop. One has a motor control board problem and won't turn on. The other unit makes a loud hammering sound as something hits the bottom of the table. I have tried to repair them but i gave up.
2826 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good blade - cuts well
Detachable cord. Only Milwaukee figured out the ways people use a reciprocating saw--constant, demanding ROUGH use. These saws are most typically used in demolition work. In this environment you run the saw relentlessly and go through some blades. When you want to change one, in a hurry, nothing on earth is handier than being able to simply unclick the power cord and do a blade change. Believe me, you wouldn't want to change a blade on this beast without it being unplugged.
I'm using this on a recently purchased Dewalt 7480, and the fit is actually better than the original insert. Very solid and heavy. Some thoughts:
773 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They work and are economical. Not much else to be said.
6907 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ridgid pipe wrenches are the industry standard for pipe wrenches, and this one lives up to that standard. It's lightweight yet solid feeling. Worth the extra cost to get a high quality USA made tool that will last you a life time.
6588 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I really wanted a tool that is well made . It is made strong and real good steel. Like all amazon product it was delivered ahead of time and excellent condiction
I don't know whether these lights will work indoors in a dry place any better, but they certainly are a waste of money for landscape lighting. Meanwhile, my built-in LED spotlight and traditional halogen bulbs on the same circuit have remained perfectly lit. Avoid these.
Quality of cut is excellent - as has been my experience with my other Freud blades The Fusion is fantastic. But the case is really an embarrassment. Freud would be better off sending these in a cardboard box individually wrapped in oil paper. The provided case has a good, very stiff foam filler in the top half, but the bottom which holds the blades is hollow, blow-molded plastic - thinner than that plastic Santa on your lawn. The weight of the blade set just crushes that plastic and lets the blades move around. They need to add a foam filler under that hollow plastic. Why couldn't they use another piece of that top foam filler in the bottom as reinforcement? Even if they did, though, the case itself is pretty ugly and cheap looking. I anticipated this thanks to other reviews and am using a plywood / hardboard storage unit for the blades and chippers, and throwing away the case.
8054 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works perfectly
7896 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Everyone should own one
Anyway I say if you're okay with making a modification, then this will be a 4 star product. But as is, you'll find too much of the dust is not collected and goes into the main vacuum. As is, iit only deserves 2 stars.
blade a snap. This machine runs smooth and quiet. There was very little
8641 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Estwing produces some of the highest quality tools that I have seen and at pretty much the same price as everyone else. All their products are made in the USA so it shows that we can still produce great products at a competitive price. For sure, I will put my name on all my new Estwing tools because they are sure to be something a neighbor will want to borrow.
7327 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this expands the versatility of a hand held router and is very accurate
What would cause this? My guess is that the unit that contains the lever was not the original part in the my box. Everything else was taped and sealed as if it was new. When I inspected the box, the bottom had been retaped which I didn't originally notice. Had someone had replaced the original mechanism in this box and retaped it, then shipped it back to Amazon? Who would have known?
8114 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great set of hole saws. We use them all the time and they seem to still be very sharp. would buy again if these ever wear out.
7073 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 these are a must for any ladder work. They make the work enviorment so much safer and easier to reach places
Pros
The most memorial moment I've had with this tool was plugging it in once with the switch turned on. GO TOOL GO, TILL YOU RUN OUT OF CORD!!
There are plenty of diy videos out there that tell how you can get the same result out of a bucket and some pvc parts, but this was well worth the price in my humble opinion and I would highly recommend it.
1852 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I'll admit that this is the best 1/2 sheet sander on the market and has been for 30 plus years. Simple to use, vibration free, reliable as the day is long and a high quality finish are all part of what you are buying with this model.
5458 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works
5614 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 bought for a spare
- a bit heavy but had no problem using it with a paperback
6194 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Used the Milwaukee AX blade to cut up a tree trunk that was from 10 inches to 16 inches in diameter. Numerous cross cuts were made to allow for small wood sections that would easily fit into a compostable bin. The 16 inch section of the tree trunk was trimmed down parallel to the trunk to a smaller diameter using this blade that would allow an easy follow up cross cut. All cuts were made with a single blade out of the package of five, and the used blade still cuts like new. In addition the blade withstood various edge impacts while cutting wood in excess of 12 inches in diameter without bending or any deformation. All in all an excellent product.
2812 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought this saw about 6 years ago. After 6 years on the farm it works just as good as the day I bought it. It has cut many 2x4s and lots of rough lumber. I used it to build 3 building in the farm. The lumber was all rough cut and wet.
A couple of days ago I noticed that one of the bulbs was out and replaced it with the 2nd bulb from the replacement pack I bought a year ago. In doing so I noticed that the bulb next to it was also out so I ordered this 10 pack from Amazon. 10 bulbs for $10 or $1 a piece versus $4 a piece at Home Depot!
I'm not a fan of the current jaws fitted to Workmates. They are fabricated from laminated (almost butcher-blocked) bamboo. It makes for an attractive and durable jaw but it is flexible (and my centerboard was warped out of the box) and thus not as all-round useful as the older super-dense laminated chipboard jaws (or the original high-quality plywood jaws that are a thing of ancient history). There was a brief period when Workmates had plastic jaws too. I digress.
In most instances, this is not an issue. But when it is, it's a fairly annoying design flaw.
4263 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After making up my mind to get rid of the old B&D jig saw, I decided to move up to a professional grade saw. Read up on the Freud and like the features and price. Have use it a few times and I am impressed with the cutting power. Putting a blade in with the quick changer went smoothly. I bought Bosch blades for it and I'm sure they help take advandage of the Freud's power, cuts very quick. Some vibration to it and the noise level is not too bad. All in all, it's a beast. I like it.
8312 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exceptional cable, invaluable when using my 5500 watt generator during superstorm andy.
1368 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price and great service!
3506 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 For most of my life Milwaukee tools (starting with my Dad's Sawz-All) were worth paying more for because of quality made in the USA. After too much time spent searching (Milwaukee/Amazon does not appear comfortable disclosing the location of manufacture in the product description, so you have to search the reviews to get the facts), this drill as well as every other Milwaukee product I looked at are made in China. It is not worth it to me to pay twice the price if it is not made in the USA/local. I can get a perfectly serviceable Dewalt for half the price. I am bummed to not be paying the price of my new drill into our economy!
for trades guys, this is a great blade to have. It will probably pay for itself on the first use. A pro probably can get 10-12 sinks, cook tops cut out with this tool, so it will be a no-brainier to have it. My next DIY with this is to cut some pavers for a outside project.
7863 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Here's a couple of things the pictures won't tell you:
8421 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No complaints at all. Works great. Eats up brick and mortar compound like cake at a fat camp.
3181 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice product at the best price I could find. Would recommend to a friend and would/will buy again.
3357 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This works well and fits the #709 saw as my paperwork suggested.
This blade is a pleasure to use every time - I would purchase again in a minute, and make sure that the table and fence are accurately aligned. A well-tuned saw is a safe and happy saw. The people who know say, "Ahhh, you got a Forrest!," and that's all they have to say. If you own a saw, you should own this blade. Hands down, the best blade that you can get. Sharp, beautiful, cuts with remarkable ease! Don't worry about the cost - it's a solid investment that will repay itself many times over with great satisfaction. I would purchase again, and likely will grab a second when I send the blade back for its first resharpening. Owning this blade is a badge of honor - enjoy every moment of using it!
8778 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Liked the saw. did good job trimming dwell off. will cut the s*** out of your hand too!
5574 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great replacement wheel for the drill doctor.
4470 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Wonderful product! Great price! Love it!
2855 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am very pleased with this drill. It is easy to handle and does an excellant job. Recommend this drill to any homeowner like myself. If you want it for commercial use see any ratings from someone who has used it for that.
4971 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product. Does make closeing off any 3" pvc pipe end possible. Quality very good. Would purchase more are needed.
6444 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked for me filling small and big splits in a walnut table. Built it up in layers stainning as I went. Finished with layered, stained filler. Respectable finish.
1121 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bulbs arrived quickly and well packaged. They were a great price and were just what I needed for my fiber-optic tree.
- LED means a long battery life and don't have to carry extras
7962 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It took the better part of an hour to adequately flatten and polish the sole of the plane, But after a careful blade sharpening, it removes transparent shavings and works well on end grain. It costs a lot less than a Lie Nielsen or even a Stanley Sweetheart, and works fine.
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7196 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great little tool!
4090 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It's always best to use the mfr's bit with their product. Thats the design and it allows the best use of the tool. I'm happy.
- Easily adjusts
4628 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These things work very well.
780 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked perfectly in my desk lamp!
9204 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Battery is exactly as presented and works perfectly in my Paslode framing nailer.
I also don't want to end up with somebody else's used machine in return.
7410 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Other manufacturers (Bessey and imitators) have tried to improve this style of clamp, and they HAVE, but only slightly.
1379 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Definitely NOT worth the effort, these bulbs DO NOT LAST and the low price should not be cause to try them out. Sorry, I have to find some better ones as my time is worth more to me.
6420 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly what I was looking for, great quality.
I hope that the new manufacturing plant does them justice!
6730 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this to check for moisture in my drywall after some basement water leakage. Works beautifully on drywall. A great bargain.
5401 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellent quality
1621 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Helped solve a problem.
1021 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Are these cheap bulbs that may not last as long as a name brand? Absolutely. I have 10 of these bulbs in my vanity fixtures in our master bathroom. I've just now gone through all 10 after 4 years (meaning I'm ordering more, not that they have all burnt out yet.) You do the math. If your bulbs are intermittent like mine, these are totally the way to go. If they are landscape lighting that are on for 6 hours a day and you have the room for larger LED bulbs in your fixtures, it's time to upgrade to LEDs!
4450 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 OEM blades for my Delta. Perfect fit and razor sharp, just like the original knives.
4879 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Even though this is listed as being for Delta saws, it fits my new Craftsman 22124 perfectly. Unlike cheaper inserts made from UHMW plastic, the phenolic material used by Leecraft is extremely stiff...no warping or flexing. Fine adjustments can be made with the four leveling feet, and the fit can be snugged with a side mounted set screw. It's prenotched underneath so the initial blade cutout goes very smoothly.
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8329 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Someone recommended this hammer and glad we listened!
140 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It's a good light. But man, I can almost perform heart surgery in the night with it. It is a little bright, but works well.
- The included saw blade is mediocre. It's great for chopping 2x4s or something, but it's not appropriate for "pretty" lumber.
These "pocket hole" screws seem to have a much thinner shank and deeper threads (at least on the coarse ones) so they screw in much easier. Plus the square (Robertson?) drive is much better that Phillips for holding on and not stripping.
- Concerned that the Trojan-supplied wheel caps might come off, I installed cotter pins. Probably not necessary, but now the wheels are securely held on.
4058 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this saw because I was building a 600 sq ft deck and really needed something that would work well. What a great investment this was. I can't begin to tell you how many pieces of wood we had to cut and the saw did it with ease. I am extremely happy with the results and very happy that I followed the reviews of others before I purchased the saw. Even after completing the deck, I still don't even have to change the blade. I also purchased the reciprocating saw from DeWalt which also worked great. You get what you pay for and it's worth every penny, especially when you don't have tax or delivery.
1156 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works as well as can be expected. LCD or Xenon has longer life.
5644 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Quality Bench at a reasonable price. I've been using this table for 8 weeks now and there is not much about it I don't like. It functions perfectly and the front door makes easy access to the router. The only short coming is that it does not have an outer power switch (but most tables in this price range don't)
Having a parallel and square base-plate makes blades last longer, cut smoother and allows a cheap homemade cutting guide to work as well as any expensive aluminum track. Obviously, these types of circ-saws do not have the dust collection capability of expensive Teutonic tools. Here, I must assume that if you are considering this type of saw, you will be working outside or don't need the dust collection features of $600 to $2400 dollar track saw systems.
Installation is basically a case of removing the entire upper and lower guide mechanisms from the saw. No small feat, but doable, The upper guides fit neatly on the round post (there is a different set available it you have the old hex posts). The lower disassembly is a bit more complicated as you are removing both the guide set and the adjusters. Putting the new bearing set in was something of a trip, since the bolts are definitely not easy to turn. By all means, get a hex driver set for your socket wrench, you will need them.
440 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this light every night to do my Kindle reading. It is very bright, and features two bulbs, each of which can be lit on its own, or you can use both (like me). This really does the job. I highly recommend it to e-book readers.
1887 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent
2540 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Fit pretty well, kinda finicky set-up.
The instructions also say to keep the stand bolts a bit loose until you set the saw on it. I found this to be wise. It lets the parts all settle in prior to tightening and made for a rock solid platform with no wiggle.
I would recommend this well put together tool for some one who is not going to use pocket holes for the majority of there projects but wants a great tool for a great price that is easy to use. You may find yourself putting in more screws than you need just because they are so easy to install. If you are going to use pocket hole joints a lot then you might possible want to step up to the Kreg with more options. But for me this thing is wonderful.
staples vs. nails--don't really have any comment. but this tool works well. We laid australian cyprus--which is a hard soft wood, harder than red oak.
For this price it's expected to spend some time getting it in working shape, and afterwads it does perform ok, but leaves me wishing it had a better blade (especially since you'd commonly use this low-angle plane on end grain).
Overall, it seems well made and fits my Delta drill press perfectly. It seems pretty stout and while the carrying case doesn't fit well, it does hold everything. You just have to disassemble almost everything first.
4030 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great tool!
Lots of fun trying to tilt the saw up and maneuver this hokey setup. Bottom line, does not work well on the dws780
Performance: I immediately noticed the motor takes longer to spin to full speed than other saws. It takes almost twice as long as my Dewalt. When cutting, it's obvious the Dewalt has more power, despite both motors being rated at 15A, 3800 RPM.
The BAD:
It has worked flawlessly on everything from positioning slats in a headboard (OK, I could have used mortise-and-tenon joints, but there were a LOT of slats) to attaching edging to plywood, to table-top glue-ups. The only biscuit failure I've had was when I tried to use it to attach the aprons to the legs on a children's play table. Some places NEED better joinery!
34 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A very nice dated Christmas ornament. We have a dated ornament for every year since we got married and this year, we bought a new home. This was perfect. Nice quality, too.
2077 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These sanders are nice, light, powerful and last forever. Many idiots have my sander and it has taken a few falls, but still works with no unusual noises and i like the hook and loop, but if you don't you can simply un screw the pad and put on an adhesive backed pad. You don't realize how useful the varible speed is unless you sand in tight quarters or alot of refinshing. Also the hard dust cup is great better then the stupid bags or little dust boxes. I would by this over the bosch or makita any day
The collet is accurately made & the lock is SOLID, so bits stay put, don't wander, flex or slip.
Forth
One of the replaced parts were those unfortunate plastic clips that control the motion of the legs. Mine all broke after at least 20 years of use; the replacements were REALLY tight, so I sprayed some Boeshield T9 paraffin based dry lubricant on them. Now the action is much smoother and I trust this will help them last better than without it.
Jun 2011 Update:
This GoodYear hose is the best I have used and Amazon's price is unbeatable. The hose is rated at 250psi, is built of very high grade materials, is abrasion resistant, and oil resistant. Best of all the hose remains very flexible even in colder weather. (Goodyear typically tests their hoses at 4 times the rated working pressure so this hose will most likely handle more pressure than your compressor will.)
1856 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works great with my porter cable 690. Use for fluting, or whatever you need a edge guide for. Recommend to anyone.
After truly enjoying owning the Gatemouth Jr., I have also invested in several other Bucket Boss products, like toolbelts, tool storage devices, and the like. I even have a second Gatemouth Jr. in the back of my truck as an emergency toolkit.
1092 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had some halogen fixtures installed during a remodel of some bathrooms and two of the bulbs were bad. This package of three was and ideal replacement and I now have one spare, just in case. Quick delivery and my Fed Ex delivery man was happy to have such a light (no pun intended) package to deliver.
2679 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 First I want to direct you to go read impartial reviews of the most popular circular saws done by a large crew of framers at [...] , this is a very helpfull site. My review is as follows : I bought this saw new to replace my old beater, and I must say it has excellent power and is built very solid, great quality, it effortlessly cuts through everything I have used it on. BUT it's one big problem which is so annoying that I am unwilling to use it anymore, and will sell it because of, is that it seems designed to direct it's stream of sawdust directly at your face. It blasts chips and dust at your face and under your chin and down your shirt collar. Every time I use this saw I end up leaning out of the way in the most akward positions just to avoid this. I have used many circular saws and never had this problem, sure you will always get dusty but nothing like with this one. I hate this saw for this reason alone. Keep in mind that this saw is a "blade on the right side of the motor" unit and it might be better for left handed users as far as the dust in the face problem. I must admit I have not heard this problem mentioned by anyone else in any reviews so maybe I'm crazy, but I know can't make another cut with this thing. I will be replacing it with a Porter Cable 743-K(Blade on left) saw, which was the top pick at [...] and is the lightest available. Good luck.
On to the nitty gritty:
7264 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good
904 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought a chandelier from Home Depot (for our newly renovated bathroom) that requires 5 G9 bulbs. I was annoyed to find out that Home Depot sold the chandelier BUT not the bulbs for the light. I was also annoyed that the lights were not included. BUT that's my fault for not having read all the specs on the box before making the purchase. Anyway, after going to LOWE'S and finding only 3 of the 5 bulbs I needed, I decided to go to my favorite shopping place...AMAZON.COM and lo and behold I found the bulbs for a fraction of the cost I paid for them at LOWE'S. I paid $7.00 a bulb at LOWE'S or something like that and paid only $1.88 a bulb here at AMAZON. I bought 10 bulbs as to not have to worry about replacement.
2025 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 talk about a strong router. I wanted to use a nice big 3" bit and my 2 1/4 HP routers might have done it, but this guy takes it and is so smooth its like hes not even straining. rounded over the edge of the table top like it was nothing. and the 5 speed selector with speeds listed is great. its always guess work or math to try and find the speed of the router to match the bit, now just pick the RPM you want and go. Very nice router.
2429 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is an excellent saw for those who need a scroll saw. I barely used mine and sold it for what I paid for it.
UPDATE: I've been using this machine for five months now and couldn't be happier. I added the light and the easy lifter, both worth the expense. I do a lot of intricate work, and inserting the blades for inside cuts is very easy, and quick. I've had no problems whatsoever with the machine and have no problem recommending it. The only drawback to the machine is the lack of dust collection/control. There are third parties that have devices that you can install, I just keep my vacuum close by.
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8276 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Like the headline reads, Thor has nothing on this hammer! This hammer was imported straight from Asgard bruh. Only problem is no one else will be able to lift it but the person who purchased it from Amazon! All kidding aside, the hammer is quality and the grip is comfy. Tool does it's job for light to medium jobs.
9805 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like this hose for several reasons. it is very reasonably priced. it doesnt bind, kink, or stiffen up in the cold. as a professional framer, an inexpensive hose that actually performs is a must. get this one and save the pvc hoses for some one else.
One of my first cuts was a dovetail joint in the scrap cedar. I've done dovetails a variety of ways, including by hand with chisel and gents saw and if you've ever tried that you know it can take a while. With the DW788, cutting a perfect pin side of the dovetail in the cedar took less than two minutes.
where it comes out of the tool, not good since that is always a week point.
5318 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This splice is normally used to connect two hose sections. But I used it to connect to a dust filter. I cut it in half, glued the two pieces in place, connected up a hose to each place and clamped them.. The dust filter connections are are set up to have the hose pushed in and are held in place by the ribs in the host. This works fine for normal hose, but not for extra-flexible hose. So this was how I fixed it when I changed hose types.
- a strong clip that won't break or slip out of position
3044 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Flashlight is working again,,,nice
2007 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is an impressive router. The variable speed and soft start is nicely judged and the router feels very solid. Nothing on this thing feels flimsy. I bought it based on positive reviews and a reputation for durability. I put it in a Woodpeckers table and have been impressed with it in that capacity, but even before I dropped it in the table the impression I had was of quality construction. It is heavy and its weight and power give it wonderful control when wielding larger bits. I'll update this if it doesn't live up to its price, but so far, it looks like there's a reason it is so highly recommended.
1503 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price! Great product!
On the negative (and its a significant point) I found I could not safely utilize the wider settings on this dado. When I installed the components required for a 3/4" dado I found I couldn't even get a full turn of the arbor nut when tightening up everything. ...and that still leaves one chipper in the box. So, using this set for wider dados will require me to make two separate passes at different settings. (Seems like it kind of defeats the purpose of a dado, doesn't it?)
1048 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchase this as a replacement light for my water feature and it was the right fit. Once again my water feature looks great when it is running and now you can see it again.
1. You have to buy your own quick-connect (3/8" - BEWARE).
9057 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This hose is fine, but the weight of the hose pulls the connection so it's always causing a leak! It's infuriating!! I can't even begin to tell you how annoying it is to always be pulling the hose to get it exactly level so the connection stays closed!
After using this blade for one project with pine and Redwood, I did not felt the price was worth it. Nothing impressive at all..
8821 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Can combination square really be worth this much? I can get a XXX for less than half the cost! If you value precision crafted tools Starrett is a good value! The price is the only 'con' till you use and hold in your hands. It's a high quality instrument and worth every penny!
I was building a deck, and there was serious demolition in my future. Took a long hard look at the PC recip saws. They looked good... they felt good... take a look at how much I love my PC sidewinder in another review here.
9720 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These quick coupling seem to be built like a tank. they should last a long time. The only problem i have with them, and it's a small one, is that you have to pull the collar back to hook thing up. I realize some people like this which is why i went ahead and gave it five stars.
9946 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome
It is a genuine pleasure to operate this Makita, compared to my old Craftsman 3x21 which I had received as a gift years ago. I spent as much time adjusting the belt tracking on the Craftsman as I did sanding, but since I used it infrequently, I just put up with the excessive noise and generally less than stellar performance. After using the 9403 for 2+years, I shake my head everytime I use it, wondering why I waited so long to replace my old one. I find myself pulling this sander out and using it more often. Long cords are always a big plus for me, often eliminating the need for extension cords in the shop. I just can't find anything negative to say about this machine yet.
Having explained that, I think that is why some people do not like these as much as I do. I understand that pro carpenters are necessarily rushed since time = money, so they loathe anything that interrupts their workflow. Although I find these intuitive to adjust in seconds, anyone unfamiliar with them might find adjustments to be "fussy" or complicated.
1806 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Was as expected
4250 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've used several dado blades before including dial-adjust and stackable sets of different qualities. They all somewhat do the job but not quite I would like them to be. I've been using Systi-Matic blades, and they are very good. But I just could not justify for their $250 dado set or Forrest?s. So I decided to try one of the popular names in the business ? Freud. When the blades arrived in the plastic case, it caught my attention with its weight. None of those I used come close to how much this set weighs. The box is well packed with thick foam in the lid for placing blade during change, each of the eight blades is separated by a plastic spacer when stacked in the case and a set of steel shims. Only suggestion I have is to put marking on shims since there is no way I can tell which is what except the two thickest ones. Yesterday, I had a chance to use this set the first time on my newly purchased DeWalt DW746 table saw to make a piece for helping straighten the floor plank and make grooves in some the inlay pieces I am doing for the master bedroom. I was very much impressed how these blades performed compared to my past experience. Very, very smooth bottom and clean cut (no tear out) all the way and the blades are so sharp that with 1-3/4 hp motor I only need to hold down the piece and push effortlessly. I used walnut and Brizilian cherry by the way. The blade run-out is minimum that I even had a hard time taking them off the arbor if the blade was just off the 90-degree from arbor a little bit. This was my first experience with Freud blade, but I won?t hesitate to use other blades from Freud. It is a keeper for sure.
9691 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent and high quality brand
The blower actually works and having a long, bendable arm, you can position it where you want.
I was going to get the 10 amp Super Sawzall, but after reading toolpig's review and considering the advantages of orbital action, I bought this one. It was only $5 more. I will never be sorry!
5873 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Worked very well
9977 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Use it every day and still going strong!
8822 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best Combination Square I have ever owned. Don't know why I waited all of my life to purchase the best product available. The square is extremely accurate. The numbers/lines are exceptionally easy to read. Forget about the initial cost and buy it, you will never regret it. I would recommend it to a friend and this is the best price available.
6931 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This Ridgid pipe wrench probably looks like an ordinary one right? Wrong! It's the most durable and easy-to-use pipe wrench I have ever laid my hands on! Anyone who is looking to update there used pipe wrench should most definitely look into buying this one! You won't regret it!
9278 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent hose for my Makita Big Bore 2.0 hp air compressor. Pair it with a good set of interconnects and you're good to go. Proud to purchase American made.
As it says in the header I am using this blade on an old but well maintained DeWalt 7779 radial arm saw.
6186 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This does do the job, and makes emptying those dust collector bags less of a hassle.
978 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this 12 pack to replace a bunch of 50W bulbs that were shutting off the fixture due to overheating. These bulbs are 35W, but you would never know the difference. They don't overheat the fixture either, so that is a plus. so far, so good.
Bevel Chisels - Excellent, just like plane irons.
3163 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This saw works great for cutting full sheets of plywood or MDF. It,s light weight and easy to use, with an edge guide, it will make perfect cuts. The strong 6.5 amp motor delivers more than enough power to do the job. It's cheaper through amazon.com than Lowes or Sears, you can't beat price. Great product.
2410 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very pleased with this; just wish it would fit on my router case. Had a place for the rods but no place for the guide, very disappointing, About fitting in case only and not the guide.
7749 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great Quality
8469 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 No ringing on mine, it's an easy fix anyway if you just file a little off one of the claws. I wanted a straight claw demo hammer and would have purchased the 20 oz if I was younger. Same feel on both as far as swing for me. I have my Vaughn 16 oz curved claw woodie with the original handle, a 20 oz framer (generic) for it's weight and an assortment of 16 oz claws (cheap) as loaners/dirt job hammers. If you're a beginner or can't pound a nail in get an estwing 16 oz or 12 oz claw/rip to learn. I consider a curved claw safer for newbees least they punch themselves in the cheek!
After doors and drawers are removed, operation is 4-steps:
7040 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Lightweight for easy handling, locks onto the ladder rungs with U-clamps to ensure there's no chance of them coming off.
9975 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just a heads up , it DOES NOT fit into the bit holder on the handle side of the Dewalt DCD790
Installation is fast and easy. The instructions could be a little better, but the diagram is adequate so putting these together is intuitive. Each part has only ONE obvious connection, so you can't put it together wrong. It took about three minutes for each one including adjustment. You just screw on the rollers and tighten their nuts, screw in the adjustment knob, attach the base to your fence with T-nuts, slide in the body and lock in place.
2405 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like this tool!
I am a little confused about the other reviews talking about the machine dumping dust on your feet. Mine has a swiveling plastic nozzle that I direct to the side when I cut without the vac. It seems to work fine. Have they changed this design lately?
The different size and color inserts are good, and it works OK as drilled. My rating is low due to the lack of concerned help and general attitude of the manufacturer.
3043 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good deal.
I have had mine for over 5 years now and it is still going strong!
Built like a tank and as much power as you could ever need this drill definately delivers. The only variable will be your choice of bits, I have to place my vote on the Milwaukee self feed bits as they cut very fast and will last a long time between sharpening. So if you have some branch circuits to run or some plumbing to install go get this drill and some self feed bits. It will make the job go much easier.
1157 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great to have on hand as we have several fiber optic decorations
1596 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very simple kit which includes a few essential tools when opening up your phone. I used this while replacing the cover on my Galaxy Nexus and it worked well. The main tools that work are the pick and the screwdrivers.
1537 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These actually are the mini size G8 that you want to fit your under cabinet puck lights. Most G8s that you see advertised and not the minis, but end up being about 1/4 to 3/8 too long and impossible to fit into a puck and then allow the UV filter to close properly. Get these; you'll be happy.
7364 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product.
7442 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Buy these learn how to use them and you'll find yourself making more wood framed projects than you can imagine without it. Gotta have the screws the right size on hand. Buy the boxes of 1000 right away, have them so you can work when inspiration hits. If ounhave to run out for screws You can pay more, use gas, and not find the size you need, invest in this kreg pocket screw system. I am so glad we got the keg small starter kit, it's been a key tool
I am amazed at how accurate the mortises are and beautifully cut with the porter cable 5/8 radius cutter and bearing guide which you have to purchase individually as the kit come with the bit and guide for the 1/4 radius hinge.
On the plus side, wm425 folds easily and is easy to store - it doesn't take up much space in my garage. If you can live with its shortcomings and are very careful when tightening the clamp its a handy tool. The only reason I'm not returning mine is that with some metal and wood work I can see how I can improve the problem areas I mentioned. With the improvements I have in mind it should serve well for a long time.
6184 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Thanks exelent itam
903 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These little bulbs are hard to find locally, and if you do, they are expensive. Used these for under counter kitchen lights. Worked perfect. Save your money and buy here at Amazon.
8650 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I also have a 24" AJC roller magnet also but since buying this 12" AJC I leave the 24" at home . I'm a roofer BTW
1763 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome, can't wait to use it!
edit: after a year of occassional use I am still quite pleased with them.
8398 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've owned my set for over 6 years and have gotten more than my money's worth from the set. The number of times I've had to start my pilot hole and then set the screw goes on and on. With this, it's so simple to start my hole, flip the bit and set the screw. After 6 years, one of the bits stopped snapping back into place cleanly. However, there are 3 other bits in the set and I switched to one of the 3 remaining and things are fine.
4545 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent wood glue. All the furniture makers I know use it.
Assembly required (not necessarily a plus), but instructions are complete, extra/spare nuts, bolts, set screws. The instructions are concise, so plan on 1-2 hours of patient reading, cross referencing parts to location diagrams, and you too will have a fine table in the end.
I do think the table is pricey but it is an absolute delight to use and is very heavy duty. I was going to build my own custom table at first until I saw the potential to build 'around' this table. My whole table is enclosed with doors in the front and a mini dust collector vacuum installed inside all connected to the switch, which I mounted on the right side in the plywood. I paint matched the plywood to the blue, for aesthetics. With casters on the bottom making it easy to move around, I had room underneath the bottom horizontal braces to build a small shelf out of plywood to hold scrap wood, bits, etc.
6462 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 This is ok as use for a very low end router table setup.
1938 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this is a great tool
5063 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect for my dewalt planer.
5876 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These blades are spectacular and are priced right.
I think it's true than you can never have too many clamps...
4213 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I always wanted this for my saw, perfect fit and it installed with issues.
3562 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have owned this drill for about a year. There is nothing I can add to the rave comments about this "old school" power tool...I suspect it will run forever. Powerful, smooth, not heavy, balanced...did I mention I love it? I attended a tool event today and spent some time with a Milwaukee Sales Rep working the event. He told me the 0234-6 is being discontinued this year. The design is too old to satisfy some in Milwaukee's management. If this drill is too "old school"...then I must be too old school myself. This is a tremendous drill. Get one before they are all gone. You will love it!
My beloved makita 6303 suffered a mishap (my bad) and so I bought the milwaukee but it makes unnerving sounds and some vibration. A sort of clacking sound, sounds like gears. I even compared side by side with the contractors new one just to make sure I wasn't imagining it. Nope, sounded terrible.
A battery powered trim saw might be a smart choice if you will use the tool often; e.g., weekly. Otherwise, this saw, over the long haul, will be MUCH less costly because it will never need battery, or tool, replacement. Every battery-operated tool manufacturer periodically changes/improves their battery design. Next generation batteries probably won't fit your [old] tool and/or will be a different voltage. So, when the batteries die, and they all will, you'll have to replace the two batteries - and they are expensive. Or, "your" batteries will no be longer available, so you'll have to buy a new saw.
However, after I received my DeWalt flexible floodhlight, I found on Amazon a black aluminum LED flashlight ("3 Watt Cree LED 3 AA Tactical Flashlight 180 Lumen Long Throwing Tight Spot yet wide moon light Torch, 7224bk") which uses 3 AA batteries and produces 180-200 lumens of light. A typical flashlight with an incondescant bulb will normally be WELL under 20 lumins, including the DeWalt flexible floodlight. At close objects it has a very small, bright center beam, but a very broad overspill beam allowing the user to view things not in the main beam very well. For illuminating distant objects, the small center beam gets broader with the distance from the object. It will illuminate objects 400-500 ft. away. I purchased the LED flashlight on Amazon and consider it to be one of the best flashlights I've owned. The way that LED flashlights have improved (compared to incondescant bulbs) is amazing. I use 3 re-chargeable AA batteries in mine. They get 3-5 hours per charge. In about 6 months I've only had to recharge it one time, and it gets lots of use. Unlike incondescant bulbs, the LED should VERY rarely, if ever, need to be replaced.
4704 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been enjoying this jjoiner for a few weeks now. I really like it. It is easy to use and well built. Great adjustments and a nice smooth operation. The only issue I can find is that the way I use it I manage to cover my self in saw dust. The bag collects most of the dust, but I manage to get it out the front anyway. I can't wait to build some more projects with it.
9591 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Thanks for prompt delivery. I love using them on jobs because I need to counter sink my screws and this works the best.
7965 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the best framing hammer you can buy !!! They are a one piece forged unit with molded on shock proof handle and serrated face. I have several!!! I use the 28 oz. and my wife uses this one. They will last almost forever !!!! the handle is un-breakable!!!! The face will last for many years even when nailing very large nails. These have very good balance and weight for swinging and driving large nails with the least amount of effort and swings per nail!!! You can pull any nail that you get in the claw. You can break the end of the claw or chip it. This can be done only with improper use or extreme abuse. We use the 220z and the 28 oz for driving very large fence steeples when putting Up heavy fencing and welded wire panels. BUY BUY BUY this hammer!!! There is only one fault with this hammer!!! People WILL steal them!!!!
123 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love this little book light. It has two settings - one bright and one a little dimmer. Totally enjoy using it!
3495 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My favorite tool in my toolbox. This thing will punch through a tank...well that's an exaggeration, but it has gotten the job done on almost everything I've tried it on. The handle is very nice and it's just sturdy and built to last. Makes you feel manly.
7391 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Comes in three boxes. This kit is pretty heavy. Requires assembly but I'm sure you have tools. For mounting router base you will need a quality counter sinking bit. A 1/2" deep socket and 6" #2 driver bit will be very helpful. Quality is outstanding, It comes with feet but have glue ready as the soles fell off the shoe on every one. I ordered wheels so they will be put aside. I will use a 3 1/4hp router and based on the mass and stability of this unit can expect to do shaper like tasks! Real asset to the shop. Got it in 2 days with free shipping!!
5910 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I ordered a pack of these blades shortly after I purchased my Bosch jigsaw. I was surprised to see how well they cut. I've been using them on my bathroom remodel and really like how the Progressor blades make easy work of everything up to and including notching 2X4's. I have recommended them to my friends without reservation. Buy some and see for yourself.
6920 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The picture shows a sawzall in the bag. Thats getting a bit heavy for me but I really like these bags a lot.
- Wooden top is warped and splintery
1803 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good
7978 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 With just about any tool you use for cutting, the blade can make a big difference. I bought the 5-pack, and have used them on my recip saw for several years. I have cut galvanized pipe, stainless steel, hardened steel bolts, and wood. I also have a set of Milwaukee demolition blades. I love Milwaukee in general, but my well-used Lenox blades cut better than new Milwaukee blades, hands down. Great blades make a difference. These are great blades. Get 'em!
5333 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Bought this for a spare for my Drill Doctor 500; haven't needed it yet.
5339 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 well made, delivered on time,fits everything like it was made for it
- MAKE SURE your joints along the 2" sides of the 2x4 are smooth and without offsets. I had a 2x4 that wasn't cut perfectly true (from the factory) and the system kept hanging up on this when lowering it. It was only jutting out 1/16" too - nothing of concern when I built it. Next time I build the columns or before I use these again I'm going to run a belt sander along the edge to true it.
Easy to read miter degree marks.
The large base opening will accommodate panel bits without modification. The five speeds will run all bit sizes safely. The heavy duty windings on the motor will sustain prolonged heavy use.
537 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Thanks to all the reviews on booklights out there I went with the mighty bright xtraflex2. I can say without a doubt that this is a great light. Very sturdy yet lightweight. I love that it has two light settings and a very sturdy clip. I have been using it on paperback to study at night while my 3 month old is asleep. Haven't woken her up yet and I can read with no eye straining.
9806 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have one of these and an Orange Pliovic hose made by Goodyear. I prefer this yellow one because it does not stay coiled and will lay flat on the floor of my shop. I have stumbled on a loop of the orange hose on occassion. They are both excellent, durable hoses; this yellow rubber one just works better when you get it unrolled. It is worth the extra bucks!
The Dewalt DW160 3/8" drill has an oversized paddle switch, according to the manufacturer. Reviews were pretty emphatic about false start problems while changing bits. Also it does not have variable speed, nor does it reverse.
8275 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love it.
6355 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 work great
1664 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought a used commercial grade Porter Cable router (the best router made, period) but it came
2494 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Mine came quick,complete and without any damage. I made a plywood base to bolt it down to and a shelf on the leg spreader. The shelf and base made it very sturdy. Note, the instructions tell you to bolt it to the floor but I wanted mine to be mobile as well as sturdy ,the reason for the plywood base. The shelf gives a place to store blades and accessories right on the saw.
7492 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product!!!!! I use it all the time. I would recommend it to anyone.
7402 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The kreg gig is one of my favorite tools to use. It is easy to use and makes very precise and tight joints.
6778 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After becoming dissatisfied with the lack of blade control using Delta's blade guides, I tried "cool blocks". Unfortunately, after they wore just a little, the blade wandered so much it was too difficult to accurately cut on a line. The Carter rollers keep the blade from twisting, and as a result, cutting on a line, straight or curved, is significanly easier. So, once the roller bearings are adjusted, they perform as advertised. (I haven't tried 1/8" blades, where one reviewer said they don't work.) I've had this product for several years, but I recall that it took at least 30 minutes to get all the rollers properly adjusted. With experience that would likely go faster. Since I mostly use the same blade, set-up time isn't important to me.
4434 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Now I know why all the pros use this stuff. WOW.great glue
5269 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used this as part of a fan-powered footbox venting installation in a Factory Five AC Cobra. Cannot beat the price and worked as advertised.
in too. Keeps all the parts in one place.
3590 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This stand is rock solid and will easily support several hundred pounds of weight. There is absolutely no flex or give in this stand. Assembly takes about 10 minutes using 16 bolts. Lower shelf has a raised lip so tools and parts won't roll off. The top is heavy gauge steel about 1/8 inch thick. The bottom leg protectors are of plastic and fit very secure. Each of these protectors offer a hole for anchor attachment to the floor.
939 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great value and works great
The set I've used for many years is 1997, American Tools.
3269 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 There are very few skil tools that capture my attention. Most are consumer grade like Black and Decker or Craftsman. The wormdrive saws and this trim saw are the exception. They represent the best of the industry. You may laugh at this little saw but it is a wonderful tool. It has full ball bearing construction. It is a professional tool that cuts beautifully. Glides through wood like a fish through water. I bought mine used at a pawn shop but it runs like a top after 6 years of use. You wouldn't believe it but it spanks Porter Cables saw boss any day of the week. Although it has a smaller motor ,6.5 amps Vs. 9 amps ,it cuts circles around the PC. The PC never feels like it's really going to take off in the cut. It cuts O.K. but it never glides through like this little skilsaw. I wish you could run them side by side so you could feel the difference. It's incredible. I thought it might be an isolated case but I tried several sawboss saws and they were all the same. New blades old blades pine , plywood or oak it doesn't matter This saw really goes to town. It's perfect for trim or framing. The only thing I can say bad about it , is you can't cut a 45 on 2x lumber with it. Other than that , it's flawless. Highly recommended!
6943 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am happy with these toggles. I purchased 5 of them for various templates and projects. They are well built, and the mechanisms work great with nice positive adjustable clamping abilities.
If you want the best for a lifetime get a Mag 77.
If you are thinking about cordless: DON'T. A cordless drywall screw gun would chew through batteries like they're going out of style. Just get yourself a good quality, 12-14 gauge, long, heavy duty extension cord. Coil up some slack where you are working and you will barely notice it. the only annoyance related to cords is they get snagged on the drywall hoist when I am screwing into the ceiling.
9219 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It Is everything I expected and then some. I will definitely order another one if this one gets damaged, lost or broken.
1139 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Decent quality at low price. Got 10 for the price two name brand bulbs. One blew out after a month, but have 9 more to go.
This is a nice little general purpose set, which is great if you do a little of everything.
I use these clamps on my drill press table, no more spinning out of small items, and the subsequent wounds.
9594 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This item changed the way I was working for the better! so easy to use, now my decking jobs are a one man operation! This is one product I have told everyone about!
I like Jorgensen clamps, I have several sets of their bar clamps, and their lighter standard clamps as well. All in all, the Bessey's are made out of more steel, and are more heavy duty. The Jorgensen's you have a third bracket-clip that enables you to convert it into a spreader, and acts as a support, to prevent it from tipping, when using the clamp for a far smaller piece of material than the clamp was designed for. A great idea, but the Bessey's can easily solve the tilting problem, with a small piece of stock to support them. Better yet, having the proper size clamp eliminates the problem altogether. Pertaining to the spreader capacity, that is great, but I do have several of the Tru-Grip quick clamps, which have the spreader capability, which I rarely if ever have to use.
3486 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A very powerful drill motor . More than does the job . Has enough torque that you will want to use the side handle with 3/8" or larger drill bits so it doesn't hurt your writsts
5666 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is great for removing grout, however, it is expensive for the time it lasts. Wish it would last longer, but if you need to get grout out it does the job.
279 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Practical, good amount of light without bothering my sleeping wife. Easy to use and seems well-constructed.
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The top arm swings back to give you room to thread the blade and set things up. The bad thing is that it is not spring loaded. The material holder came down on my finger nail by accident because of this. (It slipped out of my hand while trying to thread a blade through a hole) I have to prop the arm up with a block of wood until I can rig up a spring system.
7688 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It works...
2. The glue sets very quickly, so you have less working time.
A big awkward to store, but I find myself reaching for it often.
So I backtracked further to see how I got snookered. Looking at the product picture, it does not appear to be particularly long. But pictures can be deceptive. The reviews were good. Don't think anyone mentioned or complained about the length. If they did I missed it. How was I supposed to know it was 3 inches long?? Finally, I checked the dimensions buried in the description: 5.8 x 2.9 x 1.3 inches. What does that mean to you? To me, that's unclear. Nothing about this item is 6in long, 3in wide etc.. 5.8x2.9x1.2inches seems to be the dimension of the shrink wrap cardboard the loader is encased in. That is not a fair description in my book. Reported this to Amazon Customer Support.
6000 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just about like the old ones I have, though not quite as hefty (just a little bit lighter.) But they're shiny!
She loves it
2708 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Used this tool several times,a good tool. Will recommend it to every one.helped me to rout straight linesIf i needed to buy another one,would get it from Amazon
1996 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Heavy for hand use but it is great for the router table. Love the adjustable speeds and power to the speed selection gets better cutting capabilities
The "it would be nice" category:
3356 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 the clips work great on my dws780 , much easier to do crown.
8806 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice dado set up
This little device is bright enough for two kids to read under, side-by-side in a dark car.
8307 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great hammer. Excellent quality.
In summary, if you plan to use the Mr. Nozzle shop vacuum kit, or have the time and inclination to make your own adapters, the results will be well worth the effort.
6318 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The piece itself is fine but the T shape has terrible flow properties. Better off using a V shape.
I install a 14" powermatic on it and it was easy to move aroung.
1808 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good product
So, how do you know if your work surface is flat? Put a straight edge or level on its edge spanning the length of your work surface that the work will occupy. If the work is 60 inches long, your straight edge must be at least that long. Then look under it to see if you see any air space. If yes, your surface is not flat and you will need to flatten it if you expect flush joints.
Extra care is needed when drilling the holes for the brackets. My aluminum ladder had some ridges that made it difficult to put the drill bit right were I wanted. I recommend c-clamping the bracket in place, carefully mark the hole locations, and then use a smaller drill bit to create a pilot hole. Line up the bracket on the pilot holes and you can then make corrections once the larger hole is drilled. It also makes drilling the large hole easier when you can use the pilot hole as a guide. Took some extra effort, but all-in-all, I'm pleased.
But the guy who keeps dropping it on his foot needs to stay out of the garage before he hurts someone. It's a physical impossiblity for this product to fall down with the extension feet properly extended, which is sure not difficult to figure out. Rotate them outward until they stop! Get real! Not to mention anther comment, "I was dissapointed because the top in the picture looks like some sort metal and mine was wood?" You're a WHAT enthusiast? After reading these reviews, I truly pity people and companies that sell consumer products, don't you?! How can you not?
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1941 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 For hardly a little more than the cheapie template guide sets you get a very nice one from Porter cable. The nice thing about it is if you have a Porter cable or Makita router you simply slip the guide into the existing hole in your baseplate and secure it with one of the provided nuts. Insert the right sized bit and you are now ready to go to work on whatever guide you need to follow. Much nicer than changing your base out with one of those universal kits , which use three screws to secure the guide to the base. If you need a template guide kit , you can't go wrong with this one.
5980 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This does not fit a standard four inch pipe you buy at your hardware store or in fact any store. Only flexable tubing. That can be really pricey getting a decent quality to hold up for an entire shop. I'd recommend getting regular elbows locally if you don't want to use boatload of duck tape
Tip: Use a clutched drill with a ratchet set attachment to put the bolts in. It's a real time-saver. I did a couple bolts with the plastic tool included and then busted out my subcompact. Big difference.
I would purchase this product again.
I think when you figure in the hardwood for the frame (1.5"x1.5"), and the very soft steel brackets with open ends on every corner, you might come to the realization that this isn't as great a bargain as it first appears.
2158 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's Dewalt...nothing much more needs to be said. Excellent fit and quality. Just be sure this is the right type to fit your jigsaw.
This saw gets setup when framing to cut door and window jacks, studs, etc, and I have also used it many times for trim work. One of the best features on this saw is the window in the housing that lets you see the exact blade position. Very easy to change this when it gets scratched up, just make your own out of a piece of plexi-glass. Anyway, 15 years, one switch,other than that no problems.
1225 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Nice product
I have a small home repair business, so I use power tools all of the time. After I graduated to the cheap drills, I tried a Makita. It was fine, and handled well, but died after only a couple of years. That soured me on the brand. So the next drill I bought was this Dewalt.
4505 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm attached to Titebond-2
2603 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I gave it a five because it works perfectly for my Mitre Saw DW713 Type 1.
7498 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are exactly as described. I used these to build two shelving units for our basement, and they are strong, hold wood very well, and if you are using the Kreg system as directed, they are perfect! They're a little on the expensive side but to be able to do pocket holes and not have any screws show, it's worth it! I love the Kreg system!
Clamp works on both paper backs and hard covers
8980 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It is very easy to set up a guide tells you which blades and which shims to use to get what width cut.
3285 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a reasonable mobile base. I have purchased several of these for tools I own that are weird sizes - e.g., a large Grizzly Band-saw, a large router table, and a Grizzly spindle sander. I like the design as it's simple and sturdy, as long as you use 2" aluminum square stock and not wood. I first tried one of these bases with the wood they recommend and it's worthless, far too flimsy for anything but a light tool. I bought 2" x 1/4" wall square aluminum stock and have had excellent results. Needless to say aluminum costs more than wood, but it's worth it and with it, these are great bases.
Pros:
441 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was tired of using headlamps to read at night. I ordered this book light, not expecting much because I have not had much luck with them in the past. This light surprised me by far exceeding my expectations. It is very bright and a lot smaller than I was expecting.
Some tips and cautions:
854 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great replacement for my under cabinet lighting in my office. High quality and Much, Much cheaper than what you can buy at the home improvement stores.
9557 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great! Three months in and still cutting p-lam like a champ.
Conclusion: don't bother with this, it's not good value and it gets in the way.
359 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use it as a nightlight on my bedside table during a late pm/early am bathroom run and an awesome book light.
If you can park your saw against a workbench, you can use your workbench as your side/outfeed support (park the saw next to the bench at the correct height); but, if you work without a bench, or want your supports attached to the saw, this side/outfeed support kit is a must-buy.
Highland Woodworking chisel jig. This thing is utter simplicity and only $15 or so.
8198 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love this hammer. Percect size for my tool bag. It's basically the same size of a commom house hammer.
making the base too wide for good stability when moving . Careful if your machine
Having read many reviews of planes costing considerably more than this one I expected some tuning to be required.
679 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great, lots cheaper than the bulbs I was buying at Lowe's.
They won't replace your bar clamps, and they shouldn't be your first clamps, but they have earned their place in my line-up.
7046 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought these pads for some old pipe clamps that were not Jorgensen clamps just to see if they would work. To my surprise they worked on all the pipe clamps in my shop (24 different size and types). A lot of the home improvement and hardware stores within 50 miles of my shop (in Kentucky) do NOT stock these pads. The price was fair and these pads do a great job protecting the wood surfaces. I highly reccommend them to any one using pipe clamps!
3442 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I need (want) another one. It gets in the way on the right side of the saw (715). The motor is really in the way for use on the right. I use it 90% on the left - I cut my waste from the right. But I only use it about 50% of the time - lazy. No complaints about the function. Pricy - but so is a visit to the ER.
I have. It is NOT faster. In fact it takes longer to grab a nail, maneuver it into position over the magnet, aim your first strike and make it. Even when you get the nail on the magnetic holder, nails can still pop-out all over the place and seldom go exactly where you want them to go.
I just bought it for myself and have built a few high end cabinets on it, granted this is no powermatic, but it gets me paid. Set up is easy, and I set up my router to the right of the fence (don't buy the special extension). My only problem is with the partical board laminant, its pretty cheap and has a dip in it, when I get time I'll make my own. I would recommend this for a on sight table.
5632 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Dosen't Fit 2 1/2 fitting on my table top machines. Isn't that the whole purpose? It is the same size as the machine ports. Will not fit over or in port, only flush. Bummer I bought 5 of them
5442 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 didn't fit the exhaust port on my Shop Fox table saw I just received and it was a suggested item so whoever suggested this to be purchased with the saw never tried the fit.
3361 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 a must have
So what impressed me the most about the ProTop unit?
8420 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used this cutter wheel for a while now for cutting groves in rocks that I am breaking up also trimming off some old concrete bases. Cuts well and is helping to finish my projects. With the work I am doing it has taken a lot of abuse.
5894 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These blades are great. I put them through the paces right away by clamping two 1/2" pine boards together and attempted to cut a fine line through both simultaneously and these blades held up fine and made a nice curved cut. Nice improvement over the blades that came with my PORTER-CABLE PC600JS 6 Amp Orbital Jig Saw. The fit perfect and worked great.
1488 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought these for landscape lights and have been using 8 of them 4 hours a day for the last 4 weeks. No problems at all and they seem brighter compared to the 10W bulbs I had previously. TIP: Remember to handle delicately and wear clean cotton gloves when installing them.
8820 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have bought a lot of US made products in the past and at times have been sorely disappointed by their quality. But this Starrett combination square is clearly something else. It is precise - helped me check my other squares - light, easy on the eyes and has something nice about it. It reached me in 7 days flat coming all the way to India from the US. The metallurgy, the precision of the markings and the edges are remarkable and a delight. I hope it lasts me the rest of my life.
8509 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've been an inspector on federally funded road and bridge projects for almost 15 years and can attest to this tool's durability and accuracy. Don't cheap out and get the Sears version. This tool uses a different technology and it's accuracy is amazing. Also, the Sears version can not be calibrated. I often check my MD Smart Levels against the contractors and always find that they are dead on. These things take a beating and if the level itself gets damaged you can easily replace the aluminum box level with a identical replacement making the tool virtually new again. The only comparable product is the Stabila, which costs twice as much. Don't listen to the reviewer who suggests that the $69 model is the same. The Sears model isn't accurate enough for ADA compliance verification.
Con: The on/off button, after a few months of use, requires me to push down rather forcefully for it to work. I hope it does not break. I payed ~12. In comparison to the Fulcrum Multiflex, which I have also used, this is better quality and the additional LED makes it a better value - As long as you do not pay too much for it.
8914 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's been hanging over my workbench for three years now, always ready to make a fine cut on a small part or flush cut a dowel or plug - anything the machine tools can't get to. Great tool for the price! It's my first pull saw. It's never disappointed me. Buying another one now for a gift.
- The surface that is cut when using the dado set leaves very small grooves. This doesn't affect my projects so far since my dado's are internal but it if you had any of it exposed it would need to be cleaned up
The saw height adjustment is a large black knob in front of the saw's handle, and since it is solid and solidly mounted, it can be used as a second handle when the saw is in use. The knob adjusts a clamp bolt that slides through a curved slot in a very heavy piece of metal, and the whole adjustment is not only quick and easy, but also solid-feeling and stable. There is a pointer, like on a table saw, telling you the depth of cut, and the pointer can be 'zeroed' for accuracy.
312 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Xtraflex2 Led Book Light is great! I bought it for my son who likes to read in bed. He really liked it too.
tried to buy a beismeyer but it was out of stock
Sadly, Porter Cable no longer sells the excellent offset, angle, and other optional bases for the 310. If you need these you can acquire them used or new-old-stock, but they are getting harder to find. The premium prices of these trimmers and optional bases found on Ebay attest to the loyal following the 310 has. These bases are available for the 7310, but you will still have to deal with the inferior design and quality of that trimmer. Again, go with the DeWalt or Bosch if you need a complete trim kit with all the bases. If you don't need them, get the 310 and you'll be set for life. You'll be glad you did.
6516 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Even though made of plastic, they work great in general repair and woodworking applications. Bought extras to have on hand. Irwin brand products have served me well over the years.
9963 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great tool, just what I needed.
o the battery lasts a very long time.
8607 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A decent dado stack. Not over thrilled with it on multiple pass dados but that is what the chisel is for.
7747 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Flimsy
DEWALT : Big Big mistake to trouble your customer .
2675 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had this saw for a few months now and by far, it is the best CS I have owned. I wasn't sure how much I would use the Tilt-Lok handle however, I find myself adjusting it each time I make a significant change in the cutting depth. Having the ability to change the angle of the handle is nice, especially when making long rip cuts at a shallow depth.
4227 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you purchase this item knowing what you are buying and l
Other then that, this is a fine product to get light where you need it hands free.
7694 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I used this chisel with a dewalt sds electric chisel/hammer/drill to remove ceramic tile. It started off great but after a couple square feet it got dull and had to be sharpened. Would probably buy a Bosch chisel next time.
8824 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought some cheapie couplers at the large blue-themed hardware store that I couldn't get to stop leaking. Everyone had good things to say about these ones so I took a shot. They were all right and I'm a happy customer too. Just don't forget the Teflon tape when you attach it to your hose!
8853 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What can you say, except it's made by Starrett. They are expensive but worth it.
you can hook up the optional vacuum attachment and sand dust free. 6" disc ensures a good smooth level job
3976 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Always great to have spares on hand, and the original blades were excellent.
Cons
Wouldn't hurt if it came with standard adapters.
The next step will be to see if I can make one of the extension kits interface with this base. More to follow.
9746 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this is a great idea for carving, but cannot do detail with it only large pieces or use this a starter tool great for taking away large pieces of wood. I recommend getting a grinder that you don't have to hold the on button on because you can't change your grip and will fall out of your hand and do damage to you or your art.
1015 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice lamps for use in fountain
7314 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love the table it is very well built. I already have one of the Kreg stands that I use daily and this was a great addition to the tools I use. I do not use the router enough to pay 1000 for a table so I went this route and I am very pleased.
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668 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought this to cut wood for my deck. The quality is not so good, a part was broken in a few cuts. I called the customer service, a new part was sent to me very quickly. When I called again to express that it's hard to replace the part myself, a RN it given to me, and a new saw was sent to me in a few days. The saw has all the good functionalies I needs for all the cuts, at the price, it's a great deal.
- The 1" square tubing next to the wheels was too long. It would scrape the ground unless the stand was on a perfectly smooth surface. I cut a half inch off each side at the same angle, and reattached the plastic bumpers.
Buy with confidence!
Mounting bolts for the DeWalt miter saw are a wee bit tight between the frame members. I liked the suggestion here to cut a new, deeper MDF top to allow the saw to straddle the rear frame member and provide more wing support in front of the saw's fence for wider material.
3041 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These replacement bulbs were right on target. Worked right out of the package. My Dewalt 18 volt light has a slot for a spare bulb inside the bulb housing so I have light and a spare now, as the 2 pack was perfect
8372 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product. Work very well cutting stone and tiles
3543 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Loved this saw, but after purchasing February 2015 the motor has went on it already. Makita qualified repair service told me today it would cost $286 to fix it. More than the saw cost. Purchased because of the Makita name. Should have lasted more then 17 months. Disappointed
3049 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My husband wanted this item for his woodworking workshop. He really likes it and it performs very well for the application he uses it.
4082 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This item works perfectly. I will reorder the same when needed.
8835 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Made door frame trimming much easier. Easy to use and makes a nice clean cut.
1064 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 More than happy with the product and vendor who replaced some defective bulbs promptly and graciously.
2722 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The Router Edge Guide does a superb jog with keeping the edge tight while keeping the area clear of shavings. The fine adjustment allows for minor adjustments without question.
3018 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A must have if your going to use larger bits. I leave this one on my router all the time. I only put on the stock plate when doing dove tail work
4763 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I really don't have much to say about these. They cut well enough. They are definitely not cheap junk steel
8077 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A popular competitor makes one comparable that is 34 inches high. This one is 30 or 31 depending if you leave the upper half of the top on. A comfortable work height is 34 inches. The advantage to these storehorse 10008-1's is that you can easily remove the upper half of the top cap, and neatly and snugly fit a 2x4 into the top of it, to bring it up to 34 inches. You could also make two small holes in each side of the black top cupping the two by's and add a couple of short decking screws to give it all the more stability. I have seen the competitors model at 34 inches of plastic, and unfortunately it is all chewed up due to saw blades running into it. This Storehorse, has the advantage of the 2x4 that you supply being the sacrificial, and easily replaceable work surface. You could use a 2x6, and shorten it to the exact height that you need. That is nice when you are using it to support and outfeed plank for example on your table saw.
I may destroy it one day, or it may grow legs an walk off, but until then, I'm proud to own it.
5759 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have to admit I was a little skeptical of this product before purchasing it but I decided to order it to put me over the "free shipping" cut-off amount. I have not been disappointed. The various heads allow you to put the glue where you want it very efficiently. The dowel hole heads and pinpoint applicator have been great. Also the roller head is very efficient for large glue-ups as the glue is distributed evenly and results in very minimal squeeze out. The only thing you have to stay on top of is cleaning the heads as soon as you complete the assembly of your project. It is not a big deal and nothing more than running them under some warm water for a few minutes. You're then ready to go for the next project. I keep it in a convenient spot on my workbench and would recommend it, especially if you are looking avoid to paying shipping charges.
7909 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am assuming that people who bought the replacement blade, already own the saw. If you don't own the saw, let me say this is a great product. It keeps a beautiful straight cut on product up to about 6". Wider stock is more problematic, but still possible. If you live in an apartment complex and don't want to disturb your neighbors with a table saw, this is a very good option. While the cuts are somewhat better and the blades last longer with the Japanese saws, if you are used to the stiffer Western style saws, it is too easy to destroy a $40 blade, and so now I'm using the Shark saws.
8432 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just used these blades for the first time yesterday. I've never used a dado set before so i was nervous and didn't know what to do. The chart on the back made it clear and easy to install my blades correctly. I don't remember if it said it on the back but a buddy of mine that was helping me made mention that the teeth of the blades should never touch or it ruins the carbide tips.
If you attempt this, I recommend buying the hardwood. It will help. Read the instructions all the way through twice. (Reading them aloud to yourself might help. I was constantly re-reading as I went and referring to legends on previous pages to make sure I had it right and I still made a few boo-boos.) Cut the boards as directed. Then lay out the pieces using the boards and the metal connectors under your saw and mark where you'll be drilling with a pencil. Then drill the holes, using a drillpress if possible. It will really help. Use a friend's or ask a shop to drill the holes for a small fee. If your holes are even a little off the pieces won't fit. Once you've got the bolts through the holes and tightened you're almost done. Good luck.
Convienence of a cordless nailer.
6975 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this nailer from Amazon to lay 3/4" hardwood flooring in several rooms in my house. I have since fired about 5000 staples through it without any problems whatsoever. This stapler is very well designed ergonomically and mechanically. The mallet is big and somewhat massive in weight but there is a purpose in that. It takes very little effort and just a slight tap to drive a staple because it is pneumatic. So if a board lays nice and straight, then a slight tap will suffice, but if you have a somewhat uncooperative piece of flooring, then you will appreciate the heft of the mallet because it will cause the most finicky of boards to come together and lay tightly. The handle is long and fits well in your hand. Consequently your not bent over as much. My first floor laid was oak and I've started my second which is brazillian cherry. This wood is extremely heavy and dense. This stapler does not care how hard the wood is, it just works and flawlessly at that. After all isn't that what you want from a tool, flawless performance!
know what I mean. Not that I've ever had that happen. Ha!
Initially I installed this stiffner on a Sears Radial Arm saw because I was getting a good deal of wobble with it. Oddly enough, when I tried mounting a blade, then testing the trueness, only to loosen the nut, spin the blade slightly to a new seat, then retighten, and after a few tries, I hit it right, and the wobble disappeared. So whenever I replace a blade on that saw, I tweak it until it is right. Oddly enough, it runs so true when I do that, that I moved the Forrest over to the table saw.
Oh one other slight gripe. The foot pedal has a tendency to stay flipped up when you lower the tool back to the ground.. You can adjust the tightness from rattling around to almost completely locked, and it seemed like the mechanism could have used some kind of spring return here..
3815 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome quality and heavy rugged construction I love it
7082 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It isn't just the centering, it brings speed to the process. It is hard to hang a door poorly when you use a good made in the U.S.A. Vix.
4833 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just what I needed, and easy to use. Strong quality, fit is perfect. My brothers make their own inserts for their saws, I don't have the time. This was perfect for me.
What a shame.
4743 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A must have for your Delta Unisaw.
4219 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Howdy All,
This hose wears well, resists abrasion, and doesn't kink. It appears at first glance to have an interntal wire for reinforcement, but the appearance is just a hollow ridge shape that coils the length of the hose and allows the hose to flex. The "coil" design and heavy plastic construction allow it to be sturdy yet remain flexible. This design means that the interior of the hose is not smooth -- the inverse shape of the ridge is mirrored on the interior. I thought this might make the hose clog easily but that is definitely not the case.
6986 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The ladder jacks are a well made product and they work as described. They are very easy to set up and I bought them from amazon.com at a very reasonable price.
1) Throw away the manual immediately, it is less than worthless. It will only serve to confuse you and upset you to the point of frustration. Why most manuals are so poorly written I will never know. I guess they figure at the point where you're reading the manual, they've already got your money! Bench Dog is a shining example of the opposite BTW. Their manuals are clear, concise, thorough, I can't say enough about them.
7259 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Recently bought the beam cutter from Tool Crib to use on old barn restoration. It cross cuts timbers and rips them with ease. Some roughness due to the chain style cut but more than satisfactory for frame work. Speeds up the job 300%. Am now using it to restore a 300 year old home.
Other than those two caveats, it's a great compressor. Not too loud, and it will power a framing nailer, no problem (yesterday, I installed 100 fence pickets in a couple of hours, six nails per picket in rapid succession, and it had no problem keeping up).
Bulbs. One went out. Replaced it with one of those bulbs. Fit perfect and had the same color temperature as the 3 original bulbs so that is nice. Great price for 10 bulbs.
5463 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Hitachi has been making the M12V for awhile now and any serious woodworker knows the name well. It stands for quality and precision.
7206 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It worked well to do exactly what I wanted. The carrying case is awesome for typical residential hobbyist use. (Typical of Lenox cases). The blades aren't that great. I would guess each one can withstand light use for a lifetime. If you had to cut 200+ holes I would use a different blade. Lenox blades are easy to replace though Lowes carries them. (at ~15.00 a pop)
2645 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this after my cheaper saw caught fire trying to cut a sidewalk with a mason blade. The Milwaukee never flinched. I have relied upon it for cutting wood, of course, but also occasional concrete and brick work. It had a ten foot fall one time with no damage other than bending the bottom plate, which straightened quite well. However, eye protection is a must. I know it should always be, but admit that you have cheated and used squint protection a few times. Not with this saw. I tried different blades, but there is something about this saw that kicks dust in my eyes. I was a little embarrassed when I was showing it off to my cheapo dad and all he commented on was the sawdust in his face. I rarely use the Tilt-Lok, but it came in handy a couple of times.
7788 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 So after three Stanley Low angle block planes that 2 have earned me fair return on my investment, I went for number 3 based upon locations etc. I used Ballestol ( a firearms market product) awesome by the way, to clean and lubricate my new purchase. Feels great now. Show me some wood!!!
1511 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a lot of lights in my yard and these lights help conserve energy plus give me the brightness I need. I use a blue gel lens(like the kind used in movies, theater lighting) and these lights work great with illumination.
7026 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works well. Makes ladder fell very steady. Holds it off gutters.
I was so disappointed with the PC collets that I replaced them with after market collets made by precisebits.com. I won't go into detail here, but these collets have about one tenth the TIR of the PC collets and are truly precision parts. Check them out if, like me, you find the PC collets lacking.
Tough hammer that you can learn on and have for ever. Mark it, these hammers grow legs. Pink spray paint or red???
What I ended up doing is cutting an old piece of 1-5/8" I.D. radiator hose, which slips over the saw's fitting, and the fitting on the bag. Works fine, good tight fit, but I shouldn't have to "MacGyver" a DeWalt Universal Dust Bag to fit a popular DeWalt saw. Again, physical connection shortcomings aside, this is a very cheaply made bag. Very thin material, and half the size of the DeWalt bag on my DW705. Very surprised that DeWalt was willing to put their name on this.
9442 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This coupler is well made. Very solid built. Fits perfectly onto my compressor. No leakage and that's why I gave the 5 stars. Much better than those I used before. A good buy indeed.
It has been a long habit of mine to lock down the bits while holding the chuck on my cordless drills. Don't try this with the 0234-6 (or be very careful). The power can rip the skin off your hands. And you do want the keyed chuck for the gripping power.
I highly recommend the kit for tradesmen and home workshop.
I make boxe's, all kinds, shapes and size's. I have pretty much quit using metal fastener's, hinges, knobs, catch's, etc. I really enjoy making my own out of wood. Have been using a multitude of power and hand tools to make my own, but thought a scroll saw would allow me to make even smaller, more intricate pieces.
9240 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I realize there are clones out there for less but this was the genuine article for a reasonable price. It works just as expected in my trusty ole Paslode nail guns (framing and finish).
9346 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 brass is the way to go. great product and seller
6947 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 There is not much criteria one could comment on clamp pads. I have installed these on all my Jorgenson I-Bar clamps, and they (1) are non-marring and, (2) stay on the clamps very well. What more can one ask for?
9157 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have first hand, personal testimony that this bad little bear will frame an entire house, and the next one, and the next one, and the next one, etc.
7592 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I absolutely love this product. It does what it is supposed to and is easy to store in the very limited space available in my garage. However, like others the first one had to be returned. Amazon is a great partner to work with if the product is defective and getting the replacement was easy.
4491 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 its glue. it works.
made at the adjustment block. It has a vacuum adapter (which can be removed). It has 8mm and 10mm
Finally got around to using it and tried out a groove cut on a 24" piece of Ash. It cut a perfectly flat bottomed smooth groove all the way down. Just the two outer blades make a nice cut to put a piece of 1/4" plywood in. Just like I'll be using for the backing of the dresser I'm building. The real test will be running it down the 70" panels next. I'm predicting I'll get excellent results.
324 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works great.
2284 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love mine. I've owned it for several years and usually keep it in my car or truck at all times. It's one of the most handy lights one could imagine. If you're thinking about getting one, go ahead you won't be disappointed.
The nice thing is that these blades did not bend, or bind. If you are pruning, I'd go for the pruning blades though rather than these. And they are a little big on the tip & long for a plunge cut into a 2x4 without drilling a hole to start.
1203 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What a huge price difference from the brick store. Great value and so far doing the job it is suppose to do. Careful when changing, needs a little wiggling, gently but firmly. And done. Great!!
After six months of use, I have repaired this machine quite easily with parts purchase from Tool Parts, Inc (Internet source). Delivery was about ten days and since I used the machine daily decided to purchase a second belt sander. I selected the Makita 9924db again. A drive belt had broken from heavy use and a sanding plate wore through. All were very easily replace using a screwdriver. The brushes are still original (easy to inspect and access with a screwdriver) and both machines are going strong.
Nice item to have on your saw. I don't think I can live without after using. You just need to have strong mechanical aptitude to figure out the special installation method and special parts, when required. Still not changing rating. Great item, but very hard to install on my saw.
5651 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You'll find no better help when working around the house. Fein is a fine product, to highest German standards. Expensive and worth every penny, will last for a lifetime. The additional tool kits are a must if you wish to be versatile facing every challenge. The output will grow in accuracy as one learns to use it, what to do with each ancillary tool.
Although we're not electricians, we live on a farm and have to do a lot of our own electrical work including cutting holes in barn siding for conduit. These tools make it easy.
7476 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have and have used a wide variety of hand tools. I can tell you that this product is made of the highest quality, and will give you a lifetime of good service with minimal maintenance. Highly recommended.
I wasn't expecting a top of the line tool, but I also wasn't expecting to need power tools to get this into working order either.
Learned from experience this saw is not ideal for fine dovetail joinery. The blade is too long and flexible for me. It is easier to control cuts with a shorter blade.
9354 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used one of these for years. Very handy for tools and instruments. The materials have changed from my 10 year old version but seem to be equally durable.
4515 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice CLEAN cuts on my bosch 12 in miter saw.
9019 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 clean crisp and smooth on all coil ...this is a real time saver...and brings your quality up a notch.
7052 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I never buy cheap tools and always suggest the same to others. This is a professional grade tool. I was in the electrical trades and am now "out of the field" but we always would ask each other for advice when we had our own projects to do at home (plumbers would ask electricians for advice, electricians would ask carpenters, etc.). I've seen this brand on the job in actual use more than any other manufacturer. Keep in mind, it's a flooring "stapler" as opposed to a flooring "nailer". I've found that staplers are recommended for most types of hardwood floors - but it's also a personal preference and is debatable by some. I used this to put down 500+ sq ft of pre-finished 3/4" thick hardwood floors. I purchased the kit which included the pre-finished flooring plate and plastic-faced mallet (you never should use a metal-faced hammer with these tools). The mallet is very high-quality and had nice heft. The pre-finished flooring plate was made of a durable plastic compound and had rollers built into it. This was designed as to not scratch pre-finished floors. The rollers also allowed you to establish a slide, smack and slide rhythm to be created without the need to lift and re-position the tool. It was well worth the investment as I considered renting it at first. But $40 a day adds up quick and I envisioned the "Mrs." would love the floor and would plan another project sometime down the road (I was right...). The tool worked great. No misfires and for those that blame the tool for an occasional tongue-split...They're wrong. Knots and a weak or overly dried portion of the tongue will happen from time to time. Partially-driven staples are usually the result of a less than firm smack of the mallet on the actuator. It requires a firm but not full-blown smack. After a few feet a mechanically-inclined person will get the hang of it. You should also test the regulator pressure on a few scrap pieces of flooring as it varies with the type of floor you're laying. I believe I had mine set at 90 lbs. An absolutely great tool. Before you start the project, run to a home improvement store to obtain the proper quick-connect fitting for the air hose you're using (you don't need a "special adapter" as I've seen someone refer to it as - you need the correct fitting (this isn't a problem for most owners of an air compressor and many likely have one on-hand). And also make sure you have knee pads. Much of the measuring, cutting, sorting and dry-fitting required when laying a floor results in a lot of kneeling.
3814 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great!!!!
9233 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Hose is well made, wraps up easily on the hose reel I have mounted in the garage. Bright yellow color makes it easy to see among several hoses or cords. Great price from Amazon.
9683 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a proper set of countersink bits. There are cheaper sets but they turn dull after a few uses. These work well.
9221 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a good quality hose to use for the garage and I like the color of it. Haven't use this daily so can't comment on the durability of it.
One problem is that they have a tendency to pull frames out of square, and or put a bow in your glue ups if you're not careful - which is really not a problem of the clamp itself, but the flexing of the pipe. Do not buy these clamps in the 1/2" variety for any length over 4 feet.
4) The instructions are almost illegible. It reads like they were typed up from napkin scribbles by a non native English speaker. The author clearly did not actually build the product. You know the old joke about "Step 23, insert grenade housing into shell (see diagram k3 on page 72). Step 24, After you turn section A base 1/4 turn or grenade will explode." That's what reading them felt like. At one point I struggled to undo a step because the next sentence described something else I had to do first. There are pictures, but they are so low-res they are almost worthless.
2045 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The dust collection doesn't work. Take the side cover off and see for yuorself, Porter Cable blocked the rear dust collection port with a strip of metal. They put the port onthe top which is useless. Remove the strip and the fanand use a vacuum or buy a different sander.
Otherwise the quick connect portion works great with no leaks.
1525 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are a great replacement for halogen lights. Just as bright and uses less electricity. highly recommended.
1718 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this for my 895PK router mainly to make mortices. It works very well for that purpose. I especially like the micro-adjustment. I was able to get the gross position for my mortice, then use the micro-adj to sneak up on the final setting.
6360 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I found this clamps in a ad for cabinet working. If you have any cabinets to screw together, you must have a set of these clamps. They will make your job much quicker an better looking with flush face frames.
4358 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Easy to use, light weight, sturdy and holds up to workshop banging around.
Ultimately what Porter Cable/Dewalt (they are the same company) need to do is release an LED conversion kit for their flashlights.
6179 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellent price
Overall, if you don't have a crazy heavy tool, this base is great, very (infinitely) adjustable, and easy to lower/raise, and at a good price.
1746 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good quality accessory.
In terms of creating perfect cuts, the board buddies help to maintain an even surface angle. Beneficial when your shooting for smooth finish grade cuts.
4064 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
3864 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good product not much to say about it, I would recommend to a friend!
gone all out and used the blades extensively. I have
9795 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Milton will out last the cheap ones that I have purchased in the past. It does not start leaking air like the cheap ones will.
Here are the problems:
2656 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Easy to assemble, however, one bit of advice before installing your DEWALT scroll saw. Loosen all of the top bolts after bolting the stand to the floor. The Scroll Saw is a very tight fit, and it wouldn't fit in the stand as assembled. I had to loosen all of the top bolts (many) and jiggle that heavy saw around before the saw would fit in the stand. This is not a negative, but it would have been nice is Dewalt had included that in the directions. They do insist that you bolt it down to the floor before you put the saw in place. If you don't do that, it is likely that heavy saw will tip over. Once assembled, bolted to the floor, and the scroll saw installed, it's a solid fit, with no concern about tipping the stand and saw over.
2533 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This scroll saw is amazing. I love it. Very low vibration, easy blade changes, tilting upper arm. I wish it came with a light though. I ended up zip tying a LED light to the arm and that is working fine.
I prefer the e-blades for occasional undercutting of door jambs. They have a greater depth of cut. It is worth mentioning that although I have used a multimaster for undercutting door jambs and even door bottoms, I only did this in emergency situations when I didn't have a jamb cutting saw on the job. A power driven jamb cutting saw is way faster, much easier and the replacement blades are cheap. I feel that Fein is wrong to promote the multimaster as a professional level tool for this purpose because its rate of cut is not comparable to circular jamb saws.
Though the router worked great, I had two problems: 1) its base was still too wide to ride on the narrow edge of my cabinet and allow the 3/8" roundover bit to do its job, and 2) the cutter hole in the bottom of the base of the PC 7310 is too small (1.204" diameter) to allow installation of my 1.260" diameter 3/8" roundover bit. Also, the plastic base provided by PC is not particularly flat, as noted by other reviewers, but that was not critical for my application. Since the router baseplate is relatively easy to unscrew, I solved all of these issues by fabricating a new aluminum baseplate for the router with a narrow width on one side as needed for my application, and a larger hole as required for my larger cutters...and I made this baseplate flat.
Now if they offered that centrifugal-on laser cutting guide in the blade bushing it would be perfect.
6960 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Overall good hold power and easily adjusted with positive lock.
601 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My doctor told me not to have bright lights in my bedroom at night since I have trouble sleeping. I was using a really bright Ott Light that I love. He suggested a book light with the rest of the room dark. That way my brain will produce melatonin it needs.
Though the case is huge, it is sturdy and protects the saw very well.
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As to the other features and quality of this saw...
4848 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 it works, it fit my saw, when it wears out i will buy another
2968 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Since remodeling sections of the kitchen and bathroom, found I needed a decent, swivel type light to accomplish wiring, plumbing and the likes in both rooms. Since I already had a DeWalt 14.4 volt drill, made sense to try this unit. Worked out to my expectations. Was a good choice.
I don't understand why DeWalt bothers to ship this with anything but LED!
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3951 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this dado set on the recommendations of my brother, who is a professional finish carpenter and cabinet maker. He only uses Freud blades. I had previously had another brand that was fine for ripping dadoes but destroyed any wood during crosscut dadoes. The set arrived last saturday and I dropped what I was doing and had to try it out. I spent two hours "playing " with the set, cut dado's in melamine, birch plywood, oak plywood, solid maple and oak, mdo and mdfb. Man, this is a great little set. Though smaller than the set my brother uses (same set my Dad used for years), it suits my so called "underpowered" saw. Every dado was as clean as anyone could hope to accomplish, even on crosscuts. The tearout was so minimal, it's not worth talking about. The channel is clean and flat, every bit as nice as any dado I ever cut with a router. No burning and the feed rate is consistant with what I would use for crosscutting veneer plywood. After recieving the set, I recieved my latest copy of "American Woodworker", they had just done a review of dado sets and the SD206/208 was rated "Best Buy". For those of us that do this for fun, this is definitly a "Best Buy".
Final verdict -
7021 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These are very useful for holding down anything you need on a work bench. I've had these on for a while now and they are nice and unobtrusive. These aren't the high-end auto adjusting clamps, but they are very nice for the price.
5293 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great
8108 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This square is just as well made as the 12" modle and just as accurate. Perfect. A time saver and gives peace of mind to know that it is truly sqare.
6443 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Used a bit of it to repair my wood longboard deck after it chipped.
9440 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 ok
6193 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Strong and rigid; works as expected.
8370 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great for cutting tile dry
You never have to worry about the head of an ESTWING "flying off the handle" since the handle and the head are ONE PIECE of steel.
7514 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Kreg system is very good and their brand of screws is part of their system. I have driven hundreds of them now and not one has stripped out or broken. This despite using an impact driver.
After pairing it with the 690 non VS by porter cable at the time, I was impressed and
4304 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We all know the experience of buying and using equipment that you thought could have been made better. Not so with this router. This is a solidly engineered piece of equipment.
5797 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great cutting blade
cheap
1923 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 What can one say about a wood biscuit? The Porter-Cable tool to use them is outstanding and very efficient. Sometimes a biscuit is a little bit oversize and has to be tapped into the cut-out. Stand back because glue will spurt everywhere if you happen to tap it too hard. The biscuit process is very good for joining boards to create a large surface but other joining methods such as special router cuts may be best for fine furniture. I have built common furniture with them and used them in areas that have shearing stress. They have held well and have not failed.
Works great
You do not want to use this blade if there is any chance of hitting a nail or screw because it will be ruined. I use the HSS blades where I might hit metal. However it is easy to snap the brittle and equally expensive HSS blades and there are many applications where the flexibility of this blade works for you. I am confident that this is the finest blade currently available to saw through paint stuck tracks in old style double hung windows. I do a lot of this type of work and nothing else available works as well. The HSS blades will snap if you get even a little careless trying to do this operation. I have been able to unstick more than 25 window units per blade and I estimate that it takes about a third of the time that it takes to do this operation in the old way. Furthermore, you will be able to dismantle the unit without breaking the stops, the parting beads, the sash or the glass. This blade has increased my production by a factor of 3 or more in old window repair and restoration. That typically amounts to twelve units a day rather than four.
When you have a GOOD hammer, (like this one) made of GOOD steel, it is easy to sharpen one claw to a point to set nails too. That precludes the need for carrying a separate nail-set in most cases. I'm a fan of any tool that does several jobs well since that lightens my load and is one less small thing to remember, search-for or lose.
2980 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This a great light, especially if you already have some other Dewalt tools that use the same battery. The head pivots to give different lighting angles and with the battery it stands up on it's own with no problem. No more buying disposable batteries for flashlights.
7633 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 The shipping box that it came in was in bad shape. Like other reviews, my wm425 was missing a part - one of the plastic frame guards. The wm425 is sturdy and stable although it does have some shortcomings. The three wood table tops are too thin (5/8) cheap plywood and mine were warped. They should be at least 3/4 inch plywood. The nylon belt drive and plastic hubs slip and the belt skips often which wears out the belt and drive hubs. When tightening the crank assembly to hold wood pieces for work the front sliding clamp table top tends to move up off of its side supports - its really a bad design. The plastic spacers that are bolted to the three wood tables are poorly designed - they wear easily and have too much up/down play. The right angle side support which is welded to the frame is too thin and mine was not level - it was warped and required bending to get the table top surfaces flat.
1.) The old 330 has a metal housing, where as this one is plastic. Granted, on a cold day the plastic is probably more friendly, but I like the feel of the metal housing better.
I had a 3x21 Craftsman belt sander, and was trying to use that to sand cabinet doors flat (building new cabinets with oak slab doors). I was struggling to flatten the panels, having a difficult time keeping belts tracking properly, and the old sander smelled like it was on fire most of the time.
9749 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's a good hose.
9908 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great item, works great and fabulous price!!
7881 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product, purchased as Birthday gift & getting lots of use.
630 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 my daughter loved it
4109 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I don't think we can quote prices in reviews, but I got a good deal from amazon.
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6481 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Watch the price closely on these. They were $52.25 w/free shippping last week here, now over $67. I will buy locally.
If you need a smaller hammer, go with the E3-12S (12-oz.) tool. It is perfectly balanced while still carrying pure punching ability for trim work, paint cans, and other light duty jobs around the house. It's 1.5 inches shorter compared to the Estwing E16S 16-oz. hammer. This also makes a handy hammer for office toolboxes when you need to tack holiday decorations and signs to the walls.
2177 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am very pleased with this saw. Let me clarify a few things:
1653 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a nice collet. It chucks up the bit securely and releases it easily when needed. That's just about all that's required. The router I inherited came with a 1/2 inch collet so this expands my capability.
4182 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Don't bother ordering ... This item climbed to the top of the movers and shakers because Timberline ran a bogus offer and then canceled the orders. DK tools is most likely a front for Timberline to get orders from unsuspecting buyers. Buy anywhere else. Timberline has terrible feedback for good reason.
990 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I used in my ikea bathroom set thing, as you are putting it inside it gets too hot to touch, I don't want to install it or it might blow up. It heats up in less than a second to the point you cant hold it.
2892 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had this saw for about 3 months now and I absolutely love it. It's quite, easy to use and doesn't take up much space. As far as additional items, I got the stand, which is great, but the light is worthless!.
3595 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great drill! Unquestionably Milwaukee makes the best, most durable, and comparably powerful drill motor on the market. The gear housing is metal, not plastic. The pistol grip is thick plastic, and very comfortable for larger hands. ( Its a pretty good stretch to hold this drill with your hand high on the housing while trying to drill a hole and toggle the trigger ). Speaking of the trigger, it is very sensitive & accurate, again seems to be of a better quality than most. The Quick-Loc cord is a nice feature, but really should be of the twist lock variety, particularly for working at heights. The replacement cords seem pricey at first; however, when you figure on taking the housing apart to access the set screws . . . as you normally would, it is well worth the price, particularly if on the job. What more can you say about a drill, this one is powerful, well made, should last a very long time (even under heavy use)and will drill holes with any bit you can fit in the chuck. The side handle is must with all the torque this drill has, and the threads are coarse enough that they usually don't clog with dust alone, dirt will do it though. The only drawback to this drill is its weight, which is good and bad. It is good, because of all the reasons listed above, but if you use this drill all day, you can really feel its heft ( I have the 75th Anniversary model,which is even heavier). One other comment, for 1/2" drill motors the keyed chuck makes all the difference, keyless chucks just don't hold the bits tight enough, especially when drilling in tough materials. I doubt very seriously, you can buy a better drill than this one.
8643 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love these one piece designs. This feels solid in the hand and very swift. This isn't necessarily a hammer for a beginner but more the professional. Despite that I got it and I love it. Light, compact, but still with a rugged durability few but Estwing are known for. Don't hesitate if you need a nice hammer.
7882 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I purchased this work table instead of just going with a couple of sawhorses because I thought it would be a more versatile device to have around, and I must say that so far I've been very happy with that decision. I was split between this one, the WM 425, and the smaller, less expensive WM 225. I decided to go with the 425 because for an extra $20, it comes with an extra board for a wider working surface, and it has the option to fold the clamping side of the table at a 90 degree angle for vertical clamping - this can be quite handy when you want to clamp a very wide piece of wood (say a sheet of plywood). In my own projects, I found the extra table space to be quite handy, though I haven't used the vertical clamping feature yet. To be fair, any ol' piece of wood could add table space to the 225, so that one might be a better value. And the 225 is smaller and lighter, which is likely an asset for apartment dwellers or those with limited storage space or need for this slightly more complicated version of the Workmate.
5817 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price!
Someone else mentioned that you can wrap the pipe in foam-insulation, which I suppose might be useful in certain touchy situations; perhaps when repairing antiques or with delicate woods.
5818 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This item is exactly the same thing that comes on the drill dr I got. It works great and last a long time!
What's great - Heavy duty fence, clear view of the cut point from the left hand side of the saw, notch to position power cord so it is out of the way on rips, clear and precise depth and angle adjustment, unbelievably smooth and powerful motor.
I really like the D-Handle. Control is excellent and the the trigger control is right where it should be. The power cord is attached to the handle which makes it convenient to disconnect and safely change bits.
I really wish I could return the blade at this point and try the 100 tooth crosscut blade from Diablo.
Makita 6000 grit stone
9273 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 an additional 50 feet of air hose for my portable compressor. Additional length is very helpful. I can now stretch the air hose to cars
No issue.
2562 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm new to scroll sawing and went with the Delta 40-694 when I heard that it was essentially the same saw as the DeWalt 788. Yes, they undoubtedly share many of the same part, but the Delta is longer and cannot be bolted down in the rear of the stand (single bolt hole) and still secure the more important front (two bolts). That said, I was still able to use it, because the front base fits perfectly into the front of the stand. A couple of 5/16" bolts snugged it up and it was mission accomplished. Now the wait is for my books to come in. The stand is a little tall and I find that I'm using a bar stool to compensate for the height of the stand (I'm 6'1"). For the Delta, in general, I would recommend a different tool stand.
9652 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The 2 larger bits were bent so bad they could not be used. The box they came in was not damaged, so this is either a manufacturing defect or the bits were bent before mailing. Needless to say, I am not happy.
8557 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this for my husbands new grinder, I didn't have a clue about it, but I do know that it worked really great for cutting through cement. It would have been nice to have a bigger circumference but I suppose that is why he has the other tools I have gotten him. He loved it and that is what matters to me.
4675 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am very pleased with this plate joiner. Seems to be built very well. Right out of the box I was able to use for applying wood edge to countertop blanks. Nice feel, very good accuracy, easy to use. First day of use, very happy with this purchase.
439 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've had the XtraFlex2 a bit shy of two years. It definitely provides good light to read from the Kindle in a variety of lighting situations. A great improvement from the 'flashlight under the covers' we used so often as kids. Cons: after a while the neck tends to waver and roam to its own tune. Also the prongs that hold the battery cover in place have broken off. It's easy enough to use tape to hold it together but a bit tedious when its time to install new batteries. Pros: price; two levels of bright light; practical and not obtrusive.
Sometimes it gets hung up snapping on/off the battery.
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67 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great item - better quality than picture, very pleased.
In the "box": the outer blades, chippers, shims, and a case/rack which holds it all quite well. (Note, most other sets in this price range don't come with shims.) Freud includes instructions which are pretty straightforward, but again you should run scrap because every bit of wood is different -- not to mention that humidity can affect the thickness of your stock.
The blade is very sharp so you have to be care taking it on and off the saw arbor.
3220 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This Bosch Slider is an absolute delight to work with. I used to have a craftsman miter saw and this one is so superior it makes the craftsman tool look like a toy. The supplied blade is smooth and precise. The overal product is very well executed and the performance is solid. Everything is perfectly aligned and the miter angles are as accurate as you can get. This tool is a real pleasure to work with and way cheaper than the equivalent Makita or Hitachi models. A real winner in my eyes.
2499 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've completed a bunch of projects using my new Milwaukee 6390-21 saw. I've made shelving and cabinets using pine, cedar and oak. I've cut 2 by's for deck construction and ripped plywood for roof repair. This saw is terrific. It is powerful, solid without being excessively heavy, and very well balanced for a sidewinder. Calibration marks are clear and accurate for depth of cut and baseplate angle. Large adjustment lever and knob make these adjustments easy. I've done a number of jobs requiring 45 degree bevel cuts. If you've done this, you know how difficult it can be using a handheld curcular saw. Well, I'm impressed with how accurate the gauge is and how easy it is to balance this saw to get perfect mitered corners. The most remarkable feature is the Tilt-Lok. I wasn't sure how often I would use this when I first considered buying this model, but I find I use it often and really like it. It allows me to get just the right handle angle so that whether I'm making cuts on the ground, or kneeling on a roof, cutting above my head or using saw horses, I can find an angle where the handle and trigger feel just right and I'm in control. Even without electronic braking, the wind-down interval is very brief. The self storing wrench and spindle lock button eliminate a lot of fumbling during blade changes. A few points to consider: the blade that ships with this saw is for ripping, so plan on buying a couple more for cross cuts and fine finishing. Also, you'll need a rip fence because Milwaukee doesn't include this vital accessory: Milwaukee Rip Fence Kit, Model# 49-22-4146. Finally, the base plate is aluminum to keep the weight down, but the aluminum galls on some surfaces and leaves marks, so plan on putting some tape on the bottom to protect fine work pieces. Every time I start a new job, I look forward to opening that big red box and taking out this really fine instrument.
9399 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 worked fine for 14 months then the release was difficult for a couple of months before it broke; I've had the Dewalt pivoting bit tip holder with ring for almost three years and it has always worked as intended; normally very satisfied with my Dewalt products but will replace it with another brand.
5166 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 See what I did there? Its a reducer, it works as it should. Nice thick plastic that should last forever if taken care of properly. I clamped one of those adjustable slinky-looking tubes to the bottom of my table saw and this reducer actually friction fit perfectly in the other end of the tube. Now the reducer sits perfectly out the side of my table saw for easy attaching/removing of the main duct collection hose I switch between various tools. A great purchase if you require its services.
9796 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I wanted something with a higher upgrade than what I was using and see in the Box Stores. I paid a few dollars more and have tested it out for the last couple of days. It doesn't leak when putting my nail gun down - this is a plus. Not sure if this is made in America, but appears to have the local stamp on the coupler. You will not be sorry in buying this product. I looked long and hard before buying this simple item. Hope this helps.
I'm beginning to think that the Freud anti-kickback "feature" is nothing but a dangerous sales gimmick. And I definitely won't be buying any more Freud blades in the near future. This one's going back to where I got it, too.
faster to use and very useful in every works need to hold
1263 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 So far the ones I have used are all still working in my landscape lights after almost 2 months. The trick is to use a paper towel or something else to hold them when you install them. Your fingers will leave oil on the lamps and cause them to burn out very very quickly. Awesome price for these since one bulb will cost a few dollars from the home improvement store.
I like Jorgensen clamps, I have several sets of their bar clamps, and their lighter standard clamps as well. All in all, the Bessey's are made out of more steel, and are more heavy duty. The Jorgensen?s you have a third bracket-clip that enables you to convert it into a spreader, and acts as a support, to prevent it from tipping, when using the clamp for a far smaller piece of material than the clamp was designed for. A great idea, but the Bessey's can easily solve the tilting problem, with a small piece of stock to support them. Better yet, having the proper size clamp eliminates the problem altogether. Pertaining to the spreader capacity, that is great, but I do have several of the Tru-Grip quick clamps, which have the spreader capability, which I rarely if ever have to use.
6163 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 The Bessey angle clamp requires that you align all edges and provide pressure -- all simultaneously -- while you tighten the one clamping handle. It is less convenient than corner clamps with two separate clamping handles to tighten separately. Their large surface area provides solid alignment, even if it also makes these clamps more appropriate for larger tasks (e.g., over one foot per side).
I can't imagine making a rip cut with out these. I can live with the lesser quality because the stellar safety performance offsets it.
8237 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a fantastic little tool that any woodworker should own.
8325 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Nope, no good. This item may be discontinued and what's still available may be the dregs of this line. It's increasingly hard to find. And Coleman Cable now has a line called American Contractor that, as far as I can tell, is just a new marketing strategy for Polar/Solar cords. May be try one of those. Anyway, that's my speculation. My cord came with the wires twisted and visibly deforming the insulating jacket. Other polar/solar cables I've seen do not look like this.
6421 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect solution for adding table top router to work bench. Highly recommend.
9373 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have been buying this bag for years and have always been very happy with the larger one and the Jr. The top opens very wide so its easy to find what you are looking for and then zips closed if needed. I end up having to replace them because they wear out on the bottom leading to a hole. they seem to be made slightly cheaper then they were years ago.....probably made in china.
2263 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this because I have the shop vac and wanted a good flashlight for hurricaine season. LOVE it, got the new bulb but saved the old in case it blows. I got almost 24 hours out of the flashlight and a fully charged battery.
6982 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fits & works good
518 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 2 LEDs are twice as bright as one - go figure. Has plenty of light and nice, even light disbursement. Can operate on one or two LEDs. Takes 3 AAA batteries so it is a bit heavy for a paperback book. Also great to keep one clipped to a visor or head rest in the car. Solid construction and the flexible metal goose neck holds its position pretty well.
4877 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this saw at a woodworking show a couple years ago and have been thrilled with its performance ever since. I previously owned an inexpensive Black and Decker which had poor balance, a top handle, and tended to vibrate terribly. I have also used DeWalt and Milwaukee jigsaws, and I still maintain that Bosch is the best. I happen to prefer the barrel grip. With this saw I can make super smooth, nearly tear-out free cuts in almost any material as long as I use the proper blade and blade speed. The sheer lack of vibration alone makes this saw worth its weight in gold when you are trying to make an intricate cut in thin material!!! I highly recommend this product.
9689 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great
2991 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I avoided buying an electric sander for a long time, but when my projects got bigger and more serious, it could be put off no longer. This is the little guy I ended up with, and boy does it do a nice job! I have three or four grit levels I go through so the hook and loop makes that a snap. Even running 60 grit, I don't see any swirl marks and after the 220 step, the wood is really nice and smooth.
5646 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These Leecraft inserts are perfectly flat and perfectly true right out of the wrapper. I bought three of these for my Powermatic 66 and one from another supplier for my vintage Sears Table Saw. (Leecraft also)
The blade it comes with is a throw away, but I saved it for grunt work. My base is not machined level and I have to wedge shims in the back to prevent the saw from rocking (It is bolted down). The accessories could have come with the saw at this price. It throws sawdust everywhere.
3221 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 it worked out ok used 1 1/2" sq. steel tubing instead of wood.
5589 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm not overly fond of GREEN but when I used this Hitachi M12V it turns out that now I'm very fond of it. This router does GREAT in hand held jobs and Router Tables. I mounted mine in a home brew table and used a router lift. The smooth operation verable speed and a set of good Jasada Bits will provide just the right combination for great predictable results. Its well made and user friendly. You'll love it!
3492 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this drill several years ago. It's corded drill of course and is very powerful. It comes with a side handle which should be used because the drill is powerful enough to injure you if the drill should stick and twist. As I recall there was a choice of keyed chuck or a non keyed chuck. Mine has a keyed chuck and a drill this powerful should have a keyed chuck. When I got mine they were still made in the US and mine is really a quality tool. Unfortunately now they are made in China and I can't speak to the comparison between the older US made drills and the current Chinese made ones.
This is a good saw.
9202 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the best value for the $ I have found, at least $20 less than the big box stores. Plus it's not a take off of the original. It's the original.
3619 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I have a lot of Porter Cable tools and have reccomended Porter Cable to a lot of people. I have their routers, circular saws (older versions), biscuit joiner, nail guns and a lot more. I bought this sander a few months after they came out. It is the worst tool ever made. They need a better design for holding the profiles. I have used it 3 times and it sanded good as long as the profile didn't fall out. I have decided to use the profiles without the vibrator. I hope someone will come up with a manual type profile sander that you can grasp easier than the little profiles. I wish I would have given it back to the manufacturer, but I have had it too long. I would not reccomend this to anyone unless you want to use the profiles manually.
9658 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Yes, it eats stumps like others have said. Don't rent a stump grinder unless you a lot of stumps to grind. This wears you out because you are on your knees working the grinder.
1342 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Needed one for my 3 light bathroom lighting fixture. Buying all 10 of these was CHEAPER then purchasing ONE at Home Depot!
7367 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good useful item.
996 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As described.
6593 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This size is hard to find in the big box stores and yet it is great when you need to make a repair, loosen or tighten plumbing fixtures in tight spots with little clearance. Arrived undamaged, well packaged, and in excellent manufactured condition (no production irregularities). Got it to replace one that had been misplaced. Very pleased with service from this and other size Ridgid wrenches. Would buy again. Actually this is my second one, so I did buy again. :-)
8807 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Not much to say about a part like this, except that it works just fine! Quick couplers are so handy. Wish I would have invented them!
612 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought one of these for my wife and one for my daughter and they have been huge hits. I have tried several other book lights and this is probably the best overall one I've found. I only wish it was slightly brighter since after my lasik my night vision is not as good as it used to be and more reading light is required. My wife and daughter both think the Xtra Flex puts out plenty of light.
5114 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does the job. But if you already have a "vacuum head with wheels" just turn that around and make it stationary.
6397 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very bright. Good thing to have if the power goes out.
1978 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Solid workhorse, used in router table.
Available in colors other than purple; Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Light - Black,Xtra Flex 2 LED Book Light, Silver,Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Book/Craft/Clip-On Light, Green,Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Book/Craft/Clip-On Light, Pink, and Xtra Flex 2 LED Book Light, Blue.
1801 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great quality finish blade
At this point all my blades are Freud and I'm a cheap SOB at heart so that's saying a lot.
Since this has happened to us a total of 3 times now, this is not just a case of random failure, but is a systematic problem. A shame, too, because the rest of the tool seems quite robust. We are shopping for new compressors now. I can tell you one thing - they won't be Hitachi.
> This table is heavy. It's all natural wood, and weighs about 40 lbs. I wouldn't want to carry this around frequently
6147 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The price was good and the shipping was relatively fast. If I need any more woodworking tools, I'll definitely consider shopping here again. i mean, they're from Bessey, which are quality tools. My squaring work goes much faster with this clamps.
2582 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Yep ! But I thought it would be a pr
856 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Got these as they were the best value on Amazon. Worked perfectly as a replacement of the original bulbs. No complaints.
Checkout local stores and compare how much you will save before buying from Amazon.
178 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is perfect for a child who has a bunk bed. My son clip the light on above him which gives him substantial light to read. The LED light is very bright so there is no need to strain your eyes.
When it comes to levels; why would you want anything less than the best. Afterall, if you can't trust the level, then it's just a piece of junk.
3008 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Didn't take long after the purchase of my PC router that the base included would not do the job. Standard base would not accept a " round over bit. I thought about enlarging the hole someway but thought it might leave some burrs that would mark my wood. New base was the only solution. The base plate accepts the larger router bits I sometimes use just fine. The added bonus to the base plate is its clear design. This is a good plus when using the router as you can precisely get the bit on the wood by eyesight.
3896 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great for just about any kind of wood! Little expensive.
4934 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This saw is a dream, it goes through wood like a butter knife through hot butter. It's simple to operate and easy to hold while cutting out shapes and angles. I used it recently to cut some metal bars and was amazed at how easily it chewed through the metal leaving a nice fine cut you could have never gotten with a hack saw. I'm not a professional and I don't use this was all the time. I'm a regular family handyman who gets ideas from reading woodworking books and magazines. And I don't know how I managed to get along without this saw now that I have one. If you're a weekend do it yourselfer like me, this saw is like owning a BMW instead of a scooter. Do yourself a favor and buy this saw. You won't regret it.
I have never seen a perfectly square inside to inside stairwell, and this guide will let you cut perfect treads every time.
9406 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as advertised, BUT, read the instructions if you don't want to hurt yourself.
5032 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We were building a house and we did quite abit ourselves, one thing was the wiring. My puny 14.4v (at the time) cordless was just way underpowered to bore through 2x's one after the other.
Any way, I get it open and find that Dewalt did in fact fix this issue. As a matter of fact they put a jam nut on the bolt.
5587 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Well does what it suppose to do...reduce a 4" vacuum hose to a 2 1/2 hose.
The tracking system really holds the sander belt in place. I placed the belt on the sander, held it upside-down, running the sander until the belt no longer shifted left or right. Then I began sanding, and for the whole time I worked, the belt did not move from center at all. Because the housing is made of metal, even if the belt DID move, it would not damage the sander, as it would on machines with plastic bodies.
9465 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 That manly joy you get out of operating a chainsaw? Yeah, now in a handheld size! This thing is serious about hogging and hollowing out stumps. I've seen a lot of woodworkers posting images of live edges bowls with odd depths and shapes, wondering what skills or unprecedented lathe they had. Or, if they were completely doing them by hand with an adze, yet somehow selling them under $100 and NOT from overseas. Answer, this little guy. Pop him on an angle grinder and watch him go. Works great, HOWEVER...this sucker is dangerous. Make sure you're wearing a full face shield and a guarded grinder and take it slow. One odd angle or errant cut and it'll hop out of your piece. After 30 minutes or so of using it you'll become more confident and capable, but do not take this guy for granted. He'll save you a ton of time and give you a dremel on steroids, or wreck a bunch of wood and you if not careful.
I have converted all my tools over to the new 20v system, but I am still keeping this light with the led and some batteries for it.
Looked at the Bench Dog product that costs a little more, but it eats into your capacity.
4674 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good quality tool for casual woodworker.
I cut the rear if the insert to clear my riving knife (see second photo).
Ridgid makes a great product... pick which length fits your needs/work space... buy it... it will laugh at any abuse you throw its way (pretty sure I've used it as a hammer).
6338 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good product
I stumbled on the XtraFlex2 at my local Borders. They had a bunch of them in a display when the final Harry Potter book was published (presumably figuring that a lot of kids, little and big, were going to be doing a lot of reading in bed...). The leftovers were sold at half price, a real bargain. I bought one, tried it out, loved it, and went back to buy several more for use as gifts (and spares).
The clip is about 1.25 inches deep(the inside of the clip) & 1 inch wide.
The output is not like a nightstand lamp and can make your eyes tired after a while, but it is more than enough for my 30-40 minutes bedtime reading. The dual mode is useless, doesn`t change much... set it on one or two, I feel it doesn`t matter much. I wish it was a bit more powerful and that the first mode were more like a night light just to walk around at night and find your book.
The fine adjustment dial (which was the main reason I bought this fence) is a bit of a joke. There is a graduated ring (0..9) but no way to lock the ring to the knob - bump it once during series of a "precision cuts" and you can kiss your zero point goodbye. Maybe if it was a bit more of a friction fit... but mines pretty easy to move. 3 options 1) Live with it and be careful not to bump it. 2) tape the knob down once you decide where "zero" should be. 3) superglue.
1518 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Used to replace halogen lamp for cycle light, but needs at least 9v to run
6287 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very nice.
1174 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great for our older fiber optic Christmas tree.
I would recommend it any day.
6 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Much better than other brands. $20 bucks cheaper if you buy direct, plus you'll have real warranty. Amazon is a 30 deal, after that Good Luck. The ratings are always less than advertised. Plastic in/out connection are STUPID. The instructions are horrible. I'm keeping it only because the other types are horrible.
My first project was cutting up a bunch of rebar to use spiking railroad ties down. Over 100 cuts (with a Lenox blade) and I wasn't tired and neither was the saw. I slowed it down with the speed dial to keep from burning up my blade. I never realized how handy this one feature would be until I used it. You can get precicion control over top speed without having to finesse the trigger. Just set the max and pull it wide open - no more overspeed burns!
You will get many years of service out of Rigid, the only ones I've ever seen die were severely abused. (See my other Rigid reviews for details.) The jaws are replacable if you would ever wear them out.
8485 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 DEWALT ANYTHING IS GOOD
7243 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Simple to use and does a great job.
1242 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love that you get so many at this price, whereas you would have paid TRIPLE the price for just ONE at Lamps Plus
2002 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These collets work excellent for my project using sears roebuck alphabet guides.
Con: well, not a biggie, but the edger's face was missing a set screw. I found a nice replacement at my local hardware store.
Second--sharpen often. The duller a blade is, the faster it wears--both on itself, on the planer, and on your nerves as you try to force a piece of wood through an increasingly noisy planer. Sharpening often also reduces nicks and tear-outs.
4778 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice Replacement
It lacks a dust port, but I was able to rig one very easily
356 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 EXCELLENT !!!!
3146 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Having my own business I have to use quality tools. So when it was time to upgrade I went with the Bosch 3915 slider,Bosch 4007 tablesaw and the Porter Cable compresser/nailer combo. I couldn't be happier with my choices. Amazon is the place to buy your tools but I have nothing good to say about how U.P.S. treats shipments. I watch as he dropped my saw from the truck to the ground.
It makes the job of moving deck boards and allowing them to become Tighter and closer together than you could ever get them before.
5591 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm very pleased with this sturdy 2"OD x 1 3/8"ID hose. 12' is a good length and keeps the noise of the vac away. It is crush and collapse proof but that also means that it is a little stiff when attaching to power tools. 2 1/4" end fits fine into shop vacs and the rotating cuff end is 1 1/2" ID and 1 3/4" OD and slightly elastic. I plan to use 1 1/2" PVC and brass drain parts for custom connections to my tools. The included claw and long nozzle are well made and I just might have to buy the floor attachment, too.
In the 12" presses defense, it was and is the nicest of the benchtop models I have seen.
I check all of the bolts and find that ALL 4 of the motor bolts are very loose!
6400 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 All Titebind products are great glues. The only kind I buy for all my woodworking projects.
- template guide
4969 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A real work horse.
4647 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a DeWalt713 Miter saw, which came with a decent 40-tooth construction class blade. I did a lot with that first blade, but I did have to sand down chips every so often. I kept my eye out for a better blade. I tried the. 60- tooth version of the blade I had when I found it on sale, but sold it, since there was little difference. Still a decent blade, but nothing special. And otherwise, DeWalt's recommendation of no more than a 5 degree hook angle ruled out most contenders.
6887 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GOOD TOOLS
4377 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good job
3068 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What can I say, a bulb either works or it doesn't. This one does.
4286 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great plane for the cash.
8438 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The best hammer and the BEST brand of hammer in the world, bar none. We LOVE our Estwing hammers and would NEVER buy anything else.
Also, the color is not red. Mine is a tan color with a speckle pattern, it looks just like it was cut out of a kitchen counter.
I would definitely recommend for hidden fasteners. I read some reviews complaining about the cut being off a 1/32 of an inch from side to side. I didn't notice this, and with the hidden fasteners, it doesn't matter.
9265 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great !
Wake up and smell the Makita. :-)
3231 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I read all the reviews before buying. Wound up getting this one to replace my older 13A Makita 7-1/4" saw. The Makita had unstoppable power, but that is not what I need. I'm a woodworker, and I use this to break down sheet goods and cut hardwood to rough size. It is working pretty hard to rip 5/4 Ash, but it gets 'er done. For 3/4" plywood, it is no effort at all.
307 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Work great but uses batteries up pretty fast. I use rechargeables so it's not an issue for me.
I would recommend this to a friend.
7868 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Beautiful Hammer! Not questions about. I will order another one for my handyman friend. I order it, the order says delivery on Sunday which I did not believe it, but it came on Sunday! Wow! I love that, what can I say?
6089 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 for what I use this for it works beyond my expectations. When I fill one bucket I just set it on an empty.
9827 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
1853 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've been using this sander since 1976. Back then, it was made by Rockwell. Porter Cable bought out their tool division several years ago. They know a timeless design when they see one and this sander needed no improvement. This is a heavy, heavy duty orbital sander. It uses its own weight to do the job. Using half sheets of sand paper, it cheaper to operate over the long run over having to buy round sheets that come 4 or 6 to a pack and can be pricey.
8117 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got the 26 piece kit because I'm tired of searching through the toolbox for the right size. Now I know were every bit is ,haven't had to use it yet but what
4236 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When I first started doing fine wood working about 4 years ago, I bought a dado set for about $50. Well, as you can imagine, you get what you pay for. I had to have a filing shop match the cutters up so I could get close to square cuts. When it was time to move up, I purchased this product and have been extremely pleased with it. I decided to give this set a try as I had purchased a Freud 60 tooth blade and it worked wonderfully, with no chipping on plywood or any of the solid woods I used.
I'm updating the above, i went to my local Dewalt service centre and the technican told me that i'd have to buy seven 30mm to 15mm reducers or send the Dado set back which would cost me nearly as much in postage as the seven reducers. I bought the reducers, this still leaves the issue of the shims being unsupported on the arbour shaft because of their 30mm bores. I'll probably have to buy a set of shims with 15mm bores which will cost me more money. He said that Dewalt don't have a slim inside blade washer so i'll have to get it reduced in thickness in a machine shop if i want to get the full stack on the arbour. I'll have to turn the outside blade washer around so that the 30mm protrusion is on the outside against the lock nut. Sounds simple enough doesn't it!
It is a nice soft light, but bright enough you can read and write by it.
8792 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 as advertised
1200 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I haven't used any of these yet. Bought as extra bulbs for a light fixture I had just purchased. Price was alot better than home improvement stores.
6680 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They work very well for what I need them for!
1317 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price - the bulbs life is normally short - However the packaging and overall quality is excellent.
I then move the dial one turn in the opposite direction without regard to backlash. The third pic shows this new touch off and the one that's on center. It's really hard to tell but I don't think backlash would be an issue at all. Having said that, it's always best to adjust in the same direction.
5675 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this to have as a spare. I am paranoid these days about companies staying in business. The device this is for, The Drill Doctor 500X has worked very will for me. Customer Support has responded to all questions I have had. I would recommend the Drill Doctor to resharpen your drill bits. It is up to you to determine which model will work best for you but for me, the 500X does all I need until they improve the model that sharpens spade bits.
By far the better alternative is the tried-and-true Porter Cable 310 production router. This model has long been a favorite of professional cabinetmakers (the guys in my shop own two or three each), but it is somewhat unknown to the woodworking public at large. It is not made for mass market consumers (Home Depot/Lowes don't carry it), and PC has instead promoted the 7310 trimmer as its mainstay trim router. The 7310 trimmer, however, is but a shadow of the 310. Read some of the reviews on the 310 and you'll see what I mean. The 310 is truly a fine machine. At $100, the 7310 is not a great value. At $159, the 310 is worth every penny. Spend more now and you'll be very satisfied with the knowledge that you own the very best. More importantly, your work will show the wisdom of your choice.
- Fairly lightweight
9894 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I broke 2 the first time I used them. Probably my fault.
2308 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This outfeed table is a nice, spacesaving design. However, it conflicts with the dust collection hose when the new style (rear) collector is used. The table will not fold all the way down, but rests on the dust collection hose.
NOTE: these are not IMPACT-DUTY rated.
944 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price. Good item .. Works prefect. Fast and long lasting .. Highly recommend
Item received as per description
The Xtra Flex 2 LED Book Light is also available in the following colors: Blue,Black,Green, and Pink.
1461 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought wall lighting without noticing that it required these kind of bulbs. When I checked at the local hardware store, they were pretty expensive. Luckily I found these online at amazon - great deal for 10 bulbs!! will definitely buy again
648 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this rope to wind around the railings of the steps outside my house. Because they are LED I can leave them on all the time. They give a good light, and I like the warm color.
Don't wait too long, or you may be replacing gears too!
3255 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I got this saw to replace my 18v DeWalt 5-3/8" cordless trim saw, which is underpowered and can't handle much more than thin plywood and short cuts on 2x4s. The Skil saw completely blows it away in terms of power. I did like the fit and feel of the DeWalt better, but that was probably due more to the fact that it was cordless than anything else. The Skil saw is a terrific alternative to bulkier and heavier 7-1/4" circular saws. I almost never need to cut wood that thick except on my table saw anyway. I have a feeling my 7-1/4" circular saw is going to collect a lot of dust now that I have added this smaller Skil saw to my shop.
7296 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 WIll help in the garage as it does not take up too much space and I don't have a lot of room
108 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Seems well made, but is not mighty bright. And it's very small.
4363 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I really like PU (PolyUrethane = Gorilla) Glues for certain jobs even though they can be messy, but for gluing wood to wood, you simply can't beat Titebond II or III
5593 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good hose overall. We use it most commonly with an older Sears large wet/dry shop vac. It is a far more practical hose than those provided with most vacuums; it has a far better combination of flexibility, length and resistance to crush (including under vacuum load) than the other OEM or replacement hoses available from Sears and several other manufactures. Be aware though that it has a smaller hose diameter than typical 2-1/2 vac hoses and that it does not come with an adapter to directly fit the female intake ports on 2-1/2" hose vacuums. You will probably need at least a male to male adapter.
I received this fence today only to find out that it does not fit my 14" Jet bandsaw, which was a surprise because on the side of the box it claims boldly that "This fence fits ALL Jet 14" bandsaws."
to add one spacer to cut the dado needed. I like the case it came
240 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best reading light I ever had!!!! Very bright and flexible .
652 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works well in my ceiling fan
4370 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had my Delta planer for quite awhile now. In its lifetime it has had hundreds of board feet of hard and soft wood passed thru its portels. Much of this wood has been some of the hardest stuff on the planet. Mesquite, Quebracho, Vera, Mistol and white Oak just to name a few. I am on the first edge of my second set of knives. As in all planers, knife adjustment is critical, and with these knives it is as simple as tying your shoelace. Knives are sharp enough to shave with out of the pkg, and the locater holes make alignment a snap. Getting four cutting edges for this price makes the whole package a five star unit. I've had my problems with some Delta products, but this isn't one of them. Love the planer and love these knives. Highly recommend.
2636 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great tool
I stumbled on the XtraFlex2 at my local Borders. They had a bunch of them in a display when the final Harry Potter book was published (presumably figuring that a lot of kids, little and big, were going to be doing a lot of reading in bed...). The leftovers were sold at half price, a real bargain. I bought one, tried it out, loved it, and went back to buy several more for use as gifts (and spares).
2588 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It went together easily, it is solid and it fits the scroll saw footprint just right. The narrow back with only one leg makes it easier to maneuver around it in my small work area.
9337 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What can I say... made in the USA, great quality, should last for a very long time. Price is excellent!
It did get left outside for a week and didn't rust, which is good. My weather isn't very severe, though.
9918 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A+
Great tool for the money, for a DIY'er or pro. You could get away without using it, but why would you want to.
On the minus side, the guide block does narrow the throat of the saw about an inch, and (at least the 3/4 hp 14OS) is underpowered for resawing so I am not convinced that the extra 6 inches cutting capacity is all that useful. also,getting that big bolt tightened inside the frame is tough, you can't use an adjustable wrench.
7648 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A little tricky to put together, but once up it's good to go. The bottom legs fold in or out depending on the height you want to work at.
So, don't be cheap. Be proactive and replace those blades. You spent a lot of money on the machine, so keep it working well. Same goes for bandsaw blades (same basic experience), saw blades, etc. It is an expensive hobby for some and a business expense that can't be circumvented for others.
These are tough little clamps that you will find new uses for whenever you're in the shop. Get several - you don't want to end up "one clamp short of a set-up."
Pros:
7526 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The best hammer out there!!!
1431 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Pleasantly surprised for the low cost.
656 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great!
I prefer the steel shoe over the magnesium for durability .
1162 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked great replacing an existing bulb and fit the socket as advertised.
8555 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I only needed this for about 15 minutes of continuous cutting, so take this positive review with a grain of salt.
3977 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great price
In closing--this tool works great. It is a bear to use. You must use scaffolding. It is slow. Expect about three weeks of all day work to get your old house scraped and ready to prime. Buy lots of discs, about 10 for an average size house. Use only the 24 grit as the discs wear out and you need all the cutting power you can get. But beware as a new 24 grit disc cuts viciously and leaves severe swirl marks. But after about 10 minutes of use it wears down to a manageable level.
7450 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Husband likes this bench because it is sturdy, well designed. It did arrive with minor damage due to the pathetic packaging.
2488 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this flashlight a lot while I am working. It is great to use when I am working on plumbing and have to look into a tight space or while inside of a bathroom or kitchen cabinet This is a nice accessory to use with your 18VDC Dewalt tool. You just snap it onto the Dewalt battery that now acts as a solid heavy base and you can twist the flashlight head to aim it at your work I recently used it under a sink to aim at the pipes as I did some plumbing with both hands free. I like how it stays where you set it and the beam doesn't move around while you are working. It sits solidly in place and frees up your hands.
7566 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Uhhhh.... I'm confused. This gigantic jalopy is supposed to be compatible with my saw, yet it doesn't fit anywhere in the case. Not to mention when you tighten down the knob the thing gets cocked at a crazy angle . Would never have bought it if I knew these things. And what are all these nuts for? I imagine this thing won't get much use with having to drag it around separate from the saw. These things are already useless gimmicks and this ones got issues thanks for nothing
9961 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product!!!!!
5916 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice insert. I had read some issues with certain DeWalt models, and sure enough, with my blade all the way UP, the area where the cloth dust shroud attaches to the frame pushes up the throat plate. It would have been nice if Leecraft would have routed just a bit further, but given that they did rout partway, I suspect this is only an issue with some DeWalt saws. Anyway, it was easy to rout a bit more relief into the underside, so no saw setting causes the plate to move.
I do like the soft start and constant RPM features.
5325 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
7427 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great
1582 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent price and works great.
Another note: the beam cutter does a good job carving out the arc for braces. This can be done freehand, or following a scribed line. This is particularly useful on large braces that are too cumbersome to guide through a band saw. Again, the "rip chain" file angle does wonders to speed up the process.
6549 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just what I needed and the price was right but not enough quantity.
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65 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the second one I have purchased. Just great.
If they ever come out with a 4 LED verion of the Xtra Flex however I'll be on it like white on rice.
This drill proved its worth in Heli-Coiling some exhaust manifold studs.
5204 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Didn't exactly fit on my dewalt dw 734 hood like some of the reviews said it would, however, a little bit of tape and the seal is perfect.
with any force.
o fits the hand well, comfortable.
4754 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product. Fast delivery. Recommend.
Will not interfere with the driver of a car, as the LEDs are very directional.
430 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this at night to read or use my laptop in bed so it doesn't disturb my wife. Works as advertised. Has three settings- off, on, and extra bright. I've been using it sparingly so no comment on the lifespan of batteries or led.
249 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have been using it for a few months now and it's perfectly sized for use with paperback and hardback edition books, just have to clamp onto multiple pages if using with a paperback. The two lighting settings do make a difference.
I hadn't really intended on using both pieces when I ordered them, again intended to replace the thrust washer. One added benefit that I didn't think about is that it shifts the blade over, in my case, to the right. Now I can reuse some of my old chewed up zero clearance inserts!
3592 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This drill is the best in it's class. No other matches its power for its size and weight. As others have said, watch out for its torque. Used it with a 3" Holesaw .......it fetched up and put my arm through some drywall. Built to last with easily replaceable brushes ........ a lifetime tool.
2524 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It works fine as a guide. Once you understand the fine adjustment it works ok also.
2500 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a very nice, high-quality extension. It is wider, and has a flat top on the support (opposed to the curved bar on most miter-saw extensions). In addition, it is longer than the extensions you typically receive with a 10" miter saw. The screws to secure it are self-tapping, which is explained in the instructions, so be prepared for that. I use it with the DW703. The only reason that I didn't rate it 5 stars is that if you want support on both sides, you need to purchase 2 of the DW7080's. This gets a bit pricey, considering many saws come with extensions included. A partial solution to this is to purchase the DW703K, which includes one extension for the same price as the DW703. Overall, however, the combination of a DeWalt saw and these extensions are well worth the price.
The other camp feels that for security purposes, gluing and screwing is the way to go. In the book, "Building Kitchen Cabinets" by Udo Schmidt (an excellent book by the way) the author states, "The expense of a pocket hole-drilling jig will easily be repaid in the time you save assembling face frames.
119 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 pith
894 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Worked well and cannot tell the difference from the original bulbs.
7557 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this was to replace one that went "missing"off a job. Right tool for the right tweek. In my tool bag again
2108 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm a multi router owner person. It seems that no matter what router I am using, they all accept the Porter Cable template guides. They work in the Dewalts, Makitas, or course the Porter Cables, as the description says, but they also work in the Fein Rt-1800, and with the Bosch routers as well with the adapter.
Ive finally compromised in removing my pawls, and only installing one wheel in the back of the blade.
Asking it to do anything more than break an edge on a corner is an effort in futility and even then it requires constant adjustment.
31 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 SUPER quality item. Would buy again!
3520 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this in May 2011 after years of putting up with B&D 3/8 drills. It's wonderful. I held the 8-amp model in a store the other day, this is quite a bit shorter and therefore less stress on your wrist when drilling horizontal. NOTE: the box of my current-version 234-6 states it's max rpm is 950, so the many debates here about RPM being too low for wood may be less relevant now.
1373 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Product works well, very good price, quick delivery
As one of the reviews already said the wire handle on my tall buckets fits over this to secure it perfectly.
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6479 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 NEEDS TO HAVE DIRECTIONS.
5849 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought the RT150 table to house my Porter-Cable 890 series router. The table package arrived in excellent shape from Amazon. Bench Dog packed everything in the box very securely with thick styrofoam around all edges to keep the table pieces from getting damaged in shipping by the UPS goons who seem to mangle everything they touch. There were no missing parts and, if anything, there were a few extra (which Bench Dog warns you about so you won't worry about it). The assembly instructions were very good, although it really would have been helpful to have full-size illustrations for each of the screws -- there are many different screws/bolts that look very similar, and the appearance and height differences are subtle for many of them. That issue aside, the instructions were very clear and easy to follow. All of the parts were machined perfectly, and everything fit together exactly as it was supposed to fit.
Next is the Bosch with a slightly weaker motor at 3.8 amps, and doesn't have the speed range of the Makita, even though it is at the same price. Nice overall tool though.
60 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent product. Well made and works as advertised. I've had it for over a year now with no issues.
2676 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had this saw about a month now and I am very impressed. This is one powerful, tough, saw. As a remodeling contractor I am very hard on tools and this saw can take the abuse. I have owned several other circular saws and this is easily my favorite. I also have the Porter Cable blade on left which I have used the last 3 years. I like the Porter Cable and I love the visibility of the blade on left, but it always feels out of balance in my hand since I am right-handed, and when setting up cuts you often find that the majority of the saw's shoe and weight is being supported by the off cut side, because the blade on left is meant for left handers.
This price is about 1/2 of what I found at other sites.
There are not as many 8-1/4" blade available as there are the more common 7-1/2" blades. Indeed, none of the stores I visited carry 8-1/4" at all. You might find that you have to do all blade purchases online. Of course, if you don't mind the inaccurate (and reduced) depth of cut, you can install 7-1/2" blades on this saw in a pinch.
8466 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My favorite hammer
They splintered and split the plastic to the point that it was worthless.
7323 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work great for pocket hole construction, I build furniture and they make an almost unbreakable joint with some Titebond III glue
9187 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Everything was as expected. The battery was the correct one, correct size, matching the battery that originally came with my paslode nailer.
95 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This little device keeps my marriage running. When I want to read and she wants to sleep it is the perfect tool. Shines bright in a small area and easy on batteries.
1471 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are a direct replacement for the bulbs that came with my low voltage, shrubbery lighting. The additional good news is that they were a fraction of the cost if you bought them individually locally.
5067 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellent quality. the company will resharpens the teeth as needed and this is a big plus. These blades are costly, but you only get what you pay for. A must for professional work.
Next, this has all the features you will ever, and I mean ever, need. The orbital action (more on that later), quick change blades, and quick change cord make this simply user friendly even if like me, you've never held a recip saw before in your life. The counterweight/kickback protection is a plus, you won't find that on other saws for this price. And Milwaukee includes an Ax blade and a metal cutting blade with the saw.
8238 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 wish the set up instruction were a little more cleat but it seems like the cuts are clean
4621 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Freud LU91R010: Cuts well on my radial arm saw. I had previously used an 80 tooth Freud "Ultimate Cutoff" blade. I was surprised that it is not 10 inch diameter. I hope this is not the beginning of a slide down to 9 1/2 inch "ten inch" blades.
7010 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked great and protected mt project from the hard pony clamp surfaces.
8243 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's a nesting, need I say more
5411 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 is what it is
8368 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
4240 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I recently bought this riser block. I bought the band saw and riser block at the same time, but had to wait for the riser block to get off of backorder. So I was pretty excited to finally get the riser block and assemble the band saw.
3) The circular saws all have a diagonal holes to the side you can stick in a screwdriver or other thin device and push the wooden plug out.
The fixture has two LED lights, but only one seems to do the job. We don't yet know how long the batteries will last. It's still on the original three AAA batteries after several months of using it nearly every night!
7638 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Thrilled to find these bags. They fit and are nice to have on hand.
446 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like the two brightness settings. And the flexible arm is great. I use this in bed every night before going to sleep. My spouse is not bothered by the light because it's focused on my book pages and not illuminating the whole room. I also like that I can change the batteries and they are AAA instead of some expensive 'watch-type' batteries. Perfection!
243 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 useful light light
I'm giving it a 5 star because It works great. The 5-quarter decking that I am using is not perfectly straight but this tool is able to get it perfectly straight. You also need to use this tool with some kind of 1/4 inch spacer to put between the boards to keep the gaps even. There are other ways to make deck boards straight without spending $50 but this product will save you time and is very easy to use and the tool will probably last forever.
9579 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 much longer than shown in photo
2306 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great light to add to your Dewalt tools.
6031 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Much stronger than I had anticipated. Great holding power.
5992 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Every advanced woodworker needs at least one of these in their shop . They add to the versatility of the work you can perform on the table saw ..I use mine on my frequently .
9508 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Think this is a better deal than the pre curled types. Can reach a longer distance and the color stands out. No problems found other than I did not wrap the connector with Teflon before trying. Exactly as advertised. Part of the recommended package by Amazon.
- Neck is relatively long
2803 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The Porter Cable blade is designed for small cordless saws and smaller jamb-type saws. However, I modified the small arbor to fit the arbor on my grinder. It works well, even though not originally designed for this purpose.
3249 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 a time saving fix.....perfect install and quick to use
4701 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fit my 1947 unusable perfect. The price is a steal.
9090 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm an instant Paslode fan after using this one. It's a very reliable and simple to use/maintain tool. Makes framing pretty easy, with no hoses or cables attached, and quite powerful.
Had to have 12 year old grandson put the bulb in and his finger were almost too big....Come on DeWalt have your engineering people try to use stuff before you market it.....
9 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Work well. The only complaint I have is that when we loose power, which happens fairly regularly, this unit turns off instead of returning to an on state when the power is restored. Fortunately mine is mounted in a convenient location so it is easy the check and turn on if necessary.
1822 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 work great, good buy
1990 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Workhorse!
The Xtra Flex 2 LED Book Light is both attractive and functional. Plus, it is very affordable and reasonably priced. You really can't go wrong with this one!
7649 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I ordered mine from HD. It arrived in two days with no packaging problem. It took me less than 15 minutes to assemble. It took me longer to lightly grease the sliding and moving parts. I greased the plastic belt that is used to synchronize the cranking, the bottom of the front blocks, the vise screws threads, the hole of the vise screw so the pin would tap in easier, all the hinges and springs.
This tool is the best available but it's not the tool I wanted to buy and was willing to pay for.
7886 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great balance hammer ..Strike with confidence! I end up ordering this hammer for a contractor, an he loved it. Been using it ever since.
2339 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Replaced my old Dremel scroll saw with the Dewalt. Works great, easy to change blades, tension is easy. Speed control is handy, as is the on/off switch. The large table is very handy for cutting larger projects. Glad I made the switch!
3212 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had bought the flashlight for my husband and decided to include these in package so he wouldnt have to worry about getting them when they burnt out. Now the only trouble will be that hubby will need to keep track of them :).
8552 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 i like to get tools through amazon.com. i know i will have fast service and i am confident that i will not be cheated by some online retailer who i have never heard of. i already knew this was a good tool, as i was purchasing a replacement. i just wanted a good price and a reliable source. amazon.com provides this.
8973 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My friend loved it so much that he bought it from me!!! lol ^_^
8147 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Most will find this set completely satisfactory
The gooseneck is very flexible. It can be easily bent or twisted so you can adjust the height and direction of the light. It comes in very handy for directing the light on the verso or recto as needed.
-It doesn't need batteries.
9705 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this due to redoing my back deck. The old deck had rotted over the years from lack of maintenance from the previous owner. My dad came down to help with the deck but he managed to hurt himself while we were ripping up the old deck. So I had to reinstall the new decking myself. I was not aware that this could be done by one person till I was looking around amazon and stumbled onto the BoWrench. I ordered it and got it the next day due to free amazon prime NDA shipping which worked out great since I needed it quickly to finish the deck. And let me tell you this tool is awesome. It is as easy as putting it on a joist and tighting it up against the flooring you are putting in. It allows you to have the extra hand to install decking yourself.
8556 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 DeWALT quality.
Red Crane
In summary, I think I got all that I paid for-- and a lot more. I can't complain a bit. I'm happy I bought it, and I'd do so again without hesitation.
5141 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent product
opposite from thumb screw side.
9610 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does what it's suppose to do and that is it makes it easier to screw in screws, especially when you're screwing into wood. The magnetic benefit is simple but makes screwing so much easier, especially when you are prone to dropping your screws. When you are working in limited work space it's much easier to be able to put a screw onto the bit and then put the screw onto your work area instead of having to use two hands to hold the screw onto the bit until you have a bit into your work piece. Being able to simply pull out your bit out of this drive and replace it with another without having to remove the whole drive out of your drill constantly is another benefit. I'm constantly misplacing mine so I made sure I have extra on hand. Happy screwing!
these clamps have meet the test of time.
7135 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I work on the upper level of my house often. The corner buddy will allow me to access windows on flat walls and work on corners without sliding. Very useful accessory.
Conclusion; it is a good clamp, just don't drop it.
282 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice lightsmall
8281 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this hammer for light work around the house. It is excellent quality.
8011 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
9130 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this nailer back in August and have used it for various applications around the house. The main reasoning for the purchase was for a basement finishing job but it was a stockade fencing job that it came in most handy. This fence was situated in an area that made it very difficult to maneuver and since I was by myself it was that much harder. Without this gun I would never have been able to hold the stockades to the posts and at the same time apply a fastener; I would have gone crazy trying. This gun made a grueling task into, well...perhaps an achievable and generally acceptable task (I JUST COULDN'T SAY IT WAS FUN). The gun has always fired when expected with one exception. This was when I inverted it. When the gun is inverted it sometimes will misfire. Other than that this is one well thought out tool. The advantage of not dragging around a hose and compressor is really important to me, especially on small single man projects. This gun's only limits are in heavy production (home building) environments. I think that building homes would be a bit taxing for it and pneumatic nailers would be better suited; though I am sure it would be handy in many home building scenarios also. This Gun is perfect for: Home extensions, remodeling, decking and fencing.
9091 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Pros:
I used these blades to cut vinyl siding. I had over 100 feet of siding that needed to be cut into bundles of 16" for trash pick up. That means that I made 80 cuts with it, through a medium quality siding. It cut through like butter.
Like any precision measuring device you have to be careful handing it so you don't knock it out of adjustment once you have it set up. I could only find one video on youtube and some of the information given was not accurate regarding flipping the jig etc. Just follow the porter cable instructions and it is foolproof. They explain the right and left hinge door when viewed from the barrel side and how to position the door on its side, with top of right hinge door to left. If you imagine facing the hanging doors and the barrel pins are visible, then the right hand door will be rotated to the left and placed on its side and the hinge jig place on that edge with the edge of the jig held tightly against the door and nail in position.
8236 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought it because I need to make very precision angled lines. This seems to be the best method, although it is only 6", so it's better for smaller work. It is dead-on accurate, and I actually use it to check the accuracy of other adjustable bevels and protractors.
3. Furthermore, two screws were missing, and I could not fully affix the metal track until the manufacturer sent the screws (yeah, I could have gone to Lowe's and procured what I needed, but it was the principle of the matter).
3697 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worklight - Milwaukee, what more need be said? Works exactly like I expected, flawlessly. You slide on an 18 Volt Milwaukee battery, click the switch and it works.
I've known from previous shops I've worked at that these Milton fittings last much, MUCH longer - many years in some cases! I finally couldn't take the incessant hissing noises and the air compressor constantly running any more so I took it upon myself to buy a couple of these for our most used air hoses.
2548 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great with the my 618. I really like the micro adjustable feature. Vacuum attachment works well too.
4664 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This makes all the difference in the world for using a table saw. If you don't have these and are using a table saw, you are totally missing out.
Couple of things to consider:
Another small point, no case at all available-even as an additional accessory.
1187 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price for this package of light bulbs. We're delivered quickly and in perfect condition!
6300 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great tool for the money this is the first stage in my door making. Stiles are set once here and rails and panels on two other tables. 3 1/4 horse porter cable mounts in perfect. Set up a dust collector and a solid fence of maple. My other tables are bigger but this works great for stiles and small jobs
On the inner rim I added a thin sealing foam strip so it now seals much better to the bucket.
2427 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Much bigger, in a good way, than I expected. Quiet and a lot less vibration than the smaller Rigid unit this replaced. Very happy. The blade tension lever is great.
- template adapter for 3rd-party guides
89 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Very nice light for reading at night
2757 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I purchased this guide for Dewalt's new trim router DEWALT DWP611PK 1.25 HP Max Torque Variable Speed Compact Router Combo Kit with LED's and it works as advertised. The guide only works with the plunge base but that isn't a problem for me because the plunge base is more stable in my opinion. You should attach a wooden fence to the guide too to get more accurate results and so you don't mar the piece you are routing. My only complaint is that I now need to find and purchase a hose and/or adapter that fits this guide and my shop vac.
254 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 BULB NOT AS BRIGHT AS EXPECTED
Finally bought one for myself, it feels balanced and durable and I am glad I finally got one for myself.
5434 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great
- The dustbag does not stay on. I solved this problem by wrapping some tape around the dust port a few times.
8883 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just received the Starrett 6" and immediately ordered the 12. First I tried to rejuvenate an old one that belonged to my father. After a half hour of scrubbing, de-rusting, and fine polishing, I thought I had a twelve. I checked the depth accuracy, and it was right on. Then I checked it as a square. Although the end to end was correct, the center of the ruler had been accidentally ground. So if I tried to square up a 4" high table saw blade for example, it would be off. That was all I needed. I went to the computer and ordered the 12 as well. You can't afford to screw around with the device that all other tools are measured by. A cut only off 1 degree creates a 91-degree edge. When gluing and clamping that edge, it bows or skews your project. Then when you try to mate that up to a square project, it doesn't fit. Save yourself a lot of heartache, time, and money, get a starrett combination square.
DeWalt gets a premium price for a HarborFreight-quality saw. You'd think they could make a better product.
5904 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 they cut wood what else can i say about this blades i used them ones with no problems so yeah buy them
Be sure to tight the anchor screw on each side or the extensions will sag by at lease a 14" or more.
This is a good product and it is bright and rugged. I recommend them to you.
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Buy one of these, take care of it and you'll be handing it down to your grandchildren.
Since long straight rip-cuts are the forte of circ-saws, that's a crucial oversight!
2214 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I love Dewalt, but somebody skimped on the design of this thing. I originally bought it because it flexes and wraps and it's portable. Really, that's all the pros of this light. The biggest con is that the bulb that is used for this light made me feel like I'm back in the 90's with the one crappy bulb that's like 10 lumens which is probably why its also on the cheaper end, but nowadays, just get the led types and brighter of course.
9428 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good addition to the drill set. So far, holding up well.
378 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Throws lots of light and the flex neck helps you position in a way to distribute the light into both pages, so you're not constantly adjusting it. The light stays put too which is important.
I've also used the beaded face frame attachment with this table. Amazing device and a huge time saver if you plan on building 100+ lineal feet of beaded cabinets. It's extremely easy to install and takes just a few minutes and tries to get the adjustments spot on. That will get easier with use.
5480 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect
No hold-down clamp.
8920 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Nice set and an interesting 2 sided chipper wing. Does not cut perfectly square corners as the item description may allude, but it is very close.
2128 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These work great. I don't know why others complain about them being low or sagging. They are fully adjustable and you can set them even with your table top. They are so simple I don't know how anyone could have trouble figuring this out. My only complaint is they crowd the storage area on the side of your DW744 just a bit (where you keep the spare blade and wrenches). Not a big deal though.
Once in awhile, I cut something that I need to turn over to finish the cut. On those occasions, it would be nice if the saw was a 12", but for 90 percent of the work most people are going to ask it to do, it will do just fine. If I was in construction business, I probably would have bought a 12" saw.
The only reason I didn't give this five stars is the slight 'crowning' of the plate at the center. I'd rather the plate be perfectly flat. It's how they designed this plate and I'm sure some people like it as a heavier router would pull it down to flat.
8450 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 works well... be sure to "dry" fit your pieces to ensure your dado is wide enough
All in all, it's something that should have just come with the saw; but, because it doesn't, you should add this if you ever cut sizable stock on your saw. Much easier to deal with and safer cuts.
9722 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's perfect, I had a coupler that was leaking - this was a great replacement. Release is very smooth and easy.
2379 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 bought to work on my car in a dark garage. The battery base hardly gets the lamp on it's feet unless you have a long irregular surface. there's one spot on my engine (over the fuse box) where it can stand.
Third, the chisels do not drill perfectly square holes. The auger bits are just a hair bigger than the chisels. So, you end up with a circle with square corners. This effect is more pronounced the bigger the chisel/bit.
7065 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's a Ridgid pipe wrench. Great for turning round pipe and Rods. I prefer a strap wrench for delicate work. This is less abusive than Channellocks when you have the option.
3854 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Did a great job, happy with them
7853 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 A very nice plane once I filed down the mouth to make the opening big enough for the blade to protrude far enough to work. If you are not mechanically inclined then do not purchase this plane. I am kind of disappointed that Stanley would sell an item that needed modification to make it serviceable. I have always been impressed with my Stanly tools in the past. Hope this is not a foreboding sign of thing to come.
I must also add that the Freud SD606 6-Inch Dial-A-Width Dado is pricey. However, the quality, accuracy and ease of use and setup offsets its cost.
1944 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have been using the 330 for 15 years Yes the same one all this time. I borrowed a new Dewalt random orbit sander to repair the handrails and posts on an old deck. It took less than 15 minutes to return to my old 330 to finish the job. For shier cutting, power and sanding ability nothing I have used in over 30 years of carpentry can match the Porter Cable 330 palm sander when a palm sander is the tool of choice. On the downside the Sticky pad for this sander does not hold up well. The glue on paper tends to tear the pad when removing. I purchased a new pad when I started this rail and post job and a week later I trashed it. For this reason I buy the pads in multiples from Amazon. Hook and loop paper might be a better choice but the H&L paper in 4x4 sheets is not readily available.
11 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Super fast and easy to install.
1819 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great
1689 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Not much to say, well made for the most part, all metal where it should be. My PC690 fits well. The depth adjustment rod is a little sticky. I think it has some burrs on it. I will pull it off and clean it up for easier use. I should have bought this in a kit with fixed base and router together.
5383 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does what it was designed to do. Enough said.
2632 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a solid stand for my new Dewalt scroll saw. There is no vibration while the scroll is in operation, which really helps when cutting intricate patterns.
9609 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very well construction, Nice
So, in summary...be cautious when using this saw...but BUY AND USE THIS SAW! This is probably the best $20 I've ever spent on a woodworking tool.
played around and made a number of cuts with them.
4059 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have logged hundreds of hours with this saw in my hand and it never failed me. It cuts as strong now as it did when I first bought it - a good ten years ago. I previously had a couple of Craftsmans & and an old Skil but I just gave them away after getting this. I've used saws costing twice as much and I still prefer this old yellow friend. She is easy to hold, feels great in your hand and sold while cutting.
I guess now that they fixed the one bolt from coming loose, now the motor takes the vibration and its bolts come loose. :)
7621 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Husband likes
4718 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great little addition for any table saw (I purchased the green wheels for my shaper as well) - you'll probably need the track for it. Holds down, pulls towards the fence, and prevents kick-back all in one! Well worth it!
7022 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These are great toggle clamps. The only reason I gave them a 4 stars is because one of the toggle clamps I received is a little difficult to toggle. Even lubricants don't make that much difference in how well this one toggle moves back and forth. Other than that, these are good, well-priced toggle clamps.
The only problem I have had was the need to replace battery pack once or twice ( amazon carries them Milwaukee 48-11-0100 ), but that is acceptable in the course of over a decade of use.
2425 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very handy, nice and bright. The flexible goose neck allows you to aim the light where you want it.
I am very happy with this Joiner!
base has a narrow foot print as this base may not be appropriate.
2716 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 What can you say about a stand? It went together easily enough and accomodates my 788 just fine. The legs have a lip on them to allow the stand to be anchored into the floor, however I was not about to ramset a scroll saw into my concrete shop floor. Or, maybe those holes are for wheels, hmmmmm. If you need a stand for your saw, get it.
9551 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Makes a hard job easy. One person can flex and shoot nail or drive screw. Just hold it with your knee.
908 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent Product. Used the LED Rope Light to make an infinity table. Was perfect size for the project. Used the LED Rope Light to make a cool effect
4902 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits like OEM...which wears out quick.
5837 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I got this to tighten my 6" ducting onto a filter. It was worthless. It would never screw tighter due to the end being warped so I removed it and used pliers to make it flat again and the same thing happened once it got to the same spot. I went to the local hydro store and got much higher quality ones for about the same price. I'll definitely not be buying another one of these.
I basically threw away the instructions after reading through it once to get the basic idea of how the parts fit together. I then assembled the stationary subassembly part of the table and test fitted it to my saw. I then marked the 4 holes to be drilled and where I would need to add a horizontal brace along the lower part of the table saw stand. This brace I made out of a 2x4.
2068 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great addition to the tool box.
8982 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice hose. Looks well made and is doing well at 140psi so far. I'm using this with a 60 gallon compressor in my garage with standard air tools. I have Milton V fittings for all my hoses and they screwed on no problem.
What else can I say....
8931 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have used this set up for the past 5 years for carpentry and it was pretty good.
3691 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Always wanted a Porter Cable belt sander. My old Ryobi lasted years but I know it was not a great machine. I got this perhaps 5 years ago but as I am not working regularly as a carpenter anymore, and the machine was used for one small job and then hardly at all for 5 years.
I still hate the keyless chucks, but this one has the best keyless chuck I have used to date! Enjoy.
2662 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Itme does not include spare lamp even though the owner's manual indicates that it does. Tends to fall over. I'd be curious if the 18volt units have the same problem. Overall it's a great light. It's good for up close stuff as well as long distance illumination. Save your old batteries for running this thing.
It is a very sturdy table. The hardware may be intimidating, but assembly was pretty easy. I installed the table by myself using a few clamps and a 2 x 4 for support while installing the hinge.
5785 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This was just what I expected and pleasnatly surprised! It is a flexible, long , American made kit comprised of a floor nozzle and a crevice tool in orange color.
6897 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got the bag to store my petanque boules that I use for summer entertainment. The bag is the perfect size for my needs and is padded, so when I put the boules in the car, I do not beat up the car. It has a logo on the side, but not so large that I am advertising some tool company in a case where I do not have tools in it. I love the bag so much I am going to get some more for other uses.
5800 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very good
5905 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are wicked blades. Combine this with a good Jigsaw and you have a serious tool to do about anything. I've tried many different blades but these are my favorites. So many things I can do with them without changing out blades is nice.
8453 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Took me a little bit to figure out the spacing requirements and placement of the spacers, but after that it was smooth sailing. I wish they would diagram the placement a little better that way you know exactly where to position things.
Now about the Five stars rating for the product itself. This is a really great router table. I gave this review four stars, because Kreg was partly at fault for the damage mine received. If they had designed their packaging better, the damage probably wouldn't have happened. The padding in the box was a piece of styrofoam 1/4" thick and some corrugated cardboard. MDF is not that sturdy. It needs at least 2" of foam padding.
2018 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 as posted
2666 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a nice accessory to use with your 18VDC Dewalt tool. You just snap it onto the Dewalt battery that now acts as a solid heavy base and you can twist the flashlight head to aim it at your work I recently used it under a sink to aim at the pipes as I did some plumbing with both hands free.
4645 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The quality of the cut is fantastic, especially on the large MDF base and crown molding I install with 12 miter saw. In addition the coating on the blade is excellent and has has not rusted despite being left on the job site for weeks at a time. The blade is also very stable and allows accurate compound miter cuts.
1554 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 THIS BUY WAS GREATDEAL INSTEAD OF $5 BUCKS FOR THE SAME BULB YOU BUY/ GET FROM YOUR LOCALHARD WARE STORE.
867 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the second set of bulbs I've bought from these folks and they are great. I'm not going to say they last as long as the "name brand" bulbs - fact is, they probably don't. However, they have more than adequate durability (I'm not changing them every other month) so even if they only last half as long - with the price differential, they're a real steal.
2091 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 bien
5607 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this to make a connection from my 4 inch hose and reduce down to 2 1/2 shop vac hose it works good tight fit does not come loose made of good material I am very pleased with my purchase.
8740 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 these pull cut saws are amazing in what they can do, indispensable to have
4325 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great so easy
9740 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They worked fine
6090 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does a good job of dropping sawdust out of the vacuum hose before it hits the shop vac, making the filter last longer. I vacuum a lot of dust which quickly clogs the filter otherwise. Note that this makes the unit more cumbersome. The lid stays on if the vac is on, easily falls off the standard five gallon bucket otherwise. I am going to add some bungee ties to keep the lid on the vacuum is off. The price is excellent, delivery speed excellent as well. I recommend if you have space and the need.
442 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What can I say, this does the job just great. Firm light holder with a long arm so I can position it anywhere and it stays. Clip is strong and have had no problems on paperbacks or hardbacks. Light is BRIGHT, almost too bright. I always keep just one light on since I read in bed while husband is asleep. I like that the batteries are standard and I don't have to go hunt for those expensive watch batteries for replacements.
5933 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been stranded on a desert island for some time now and have been attempting to build a submarine to get back home made mostly from coconuts and palm trees. My biggest problem was the periscope and this elbow will allow me to complete the top by adding a small mirror and lens. As usual, Amazon came through with a prompt delivery by sea plane! Can't wait to get home!
9865 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this has been a fine product and has remained sharp for the last year.
6045 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellent product
9004 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchase this dado blade since it was rated American Woodworker Best Buy in the April 2001 issue. The other dado blades on the market are $130+. I figured at $70 this is a great value.
848 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A little longer than my other halogens so I had to take the covers off of the puck lights but the price makes it worth it.
His son would not use air!
Previous versions of this model had problems overheating the batteries and as you are probably aware, heat and batteries isn't a good combo and one that you'll sometimes get with "frys"; some units reportedly caught on fire and suffered a complete meltdown. However, this was a rare occasion and most cases of overheating just led to a very expensive and curiously short-lived battery[streetprices around $40-$50 per batt].
9387 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This is not a quality product. The fittings are mis-threaded, which makes it impossible to put couplers on this hose. Goes back to Amazon.
6955 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great tool for making jigs.
2729 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great light this is a second unit we like these so much, only wish it came with
3920 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 use only universal e-cut blades- those made for wood or metal
- Bright enough most of the time
6773 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What can I say about this product. As a proud union pipefitter, I've seen these wrenches on every job abused or not and still works. From the very smallest 10 inch to the largest 48 inch I've seen this pipe wrench from Ridgid is made in the U.S.A. enough said. Lifetime warranty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4629 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as intended.
938 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 For the price, very happy.
The cons. Dulls quicky on hard concrete or mortar. However it can be sharpened with a grinding wheel making sure not to overheat the cutting edges as this will destroy the hardness of the tool steel. I had to sharpen this tool at least 5 times during my work.
5655 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have gone through a couple of these doing tile work, they are great for cleaning up grout and mortar and last a reasonable amount of time. I did recently buy a Bosch carbide bit much like the Fein but slightly different shape that I prefer over this one though. The Bosch 'tear drop shape' is much better at getting into corners with and seems to last just as long.
465 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great as a book light. But it is useful for more than just that. For just about any small lighting situation. For example keyboard/laptop. Don't let the size fool you, it is plenty bright; was surprised when I first started using it. Like a small led flashlight, but with a base, clip and flexible neck. Will buy a few more.
The soft-start feature is very nice. When you flip the power switch, it takes a moment to ramp-up, then the motor reaches its full speed with an impressive sound. There is practically no vibration from the motor. The speed controls are very easy to read and easy to reach, and make it simple to adjust for the diameter of the router bit you're using. The height adjustment is easy and locks down securely -- once the router is set for the correct height, it doesn't move until you want it to. The wrenches that come with the router are solid tools used for loosening the collet. The router only comes with a 1/2" collett; if you want to use 1/4" bits, you'll have to buy an after-market 1/4" collett. The motor can be easily removed from the handles if necessary. The router was perfectly tuned when I bought it, with no runout at all, and it has stayed that way ever since, even after many many hours of heavy routing.
8292 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Hi. I really love this product because I can create different drawing/precision marking for just about anything my mind can get into. I was surprised to see that it was made in USA, so I was extremely proud of that! Everything's a bonus! And, the T-bar can be taken off if need be, but can be stored for future use. I HIGHLY recommend this product for anyone who needs precise measurements (in 1/2 increments; also, a 0.5-mm pencil is recommended. Anything larger than that will not work!). GREAT PRODUCT! SPEEDY AND PROMPT DELIVERY! A++++++++++!!! :D
8702 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 a
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2430 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works fine - as expected, for my Dewalt 14.4 snake light. I didn't do any comparison testing, but it seems to me about the same brightness as the original bulb - at least I didn't notice a big difference on first couple uses. Not much else to say until I see its longevity.
5262 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Delivered on time and in good shape. Item is heavy for it's size. Rip cuts have almost no kerf marks. Light touch with 220 grit will easily take care of marks. Plan to purchase another for my radial arm saw.
Yes, it is made of decent quality materials and seems like a good deal for the price. In hingsight, I with I would have spent a little more on a better table.
4060 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good sharp blades and they stay sharp even using in hardwood.
6200 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had a Makita for 13 years that wasn't too bad, but it finally died of bad bearings. The repair cost was within $10 of replacement so I started shopping.
2491 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Goes well with the saw but the instruction manual goes into my stinker movie folder
7191 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The actual VIX brand bits are the only ones you need. Everything else is junk. Great price.
For guided cuts, it does not matter which side of the saw the blade is on. Since I am right-handed, I prefer left-bladed saws. Even when using a guide or track, having the blade where most users can SEE THE BLADE is a good idea. Other than that, I can't complain much about anything on this or the 364.
This results in large tolerance stack ups when coping (cross cutting) and similar ops.
5271 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Bought and installed these when setting up dust collection in my woodshop. Huge problem with these is that they trap sawdust and particles in the slot that the gate travels in. The only way to clean out the slot is to remove the hose connected to it and use some type of wire to scrape out the debris. I am considering cutting off the bottom of these so that the debris will fall out of the bottom and use tape to "re-close" them when in use.
Sure, it doesn't have a PTFE coating, but wiping down a blade from time to time with a bit of solvent to clean off pitch is no big task. And Freud's carbide tips are beefy and sharp. I don't anticipate any problems, having had good luck in the past with their Diablo 7.25" circular saw blades.
- Stamped metal frame with sharp edges. Like others, I wouldn't consider putting 500 pounds on this
Lastly, this machine runs so quietly, compared to the others, you hardly know it's on.
The dust bag is good for me. It will fill up after several hours of sanding. I only use it outdoors so any extra dust just blows away.
My insert was damaged; it appeared to have been dropped. One of the tabs on the end was mashed and partially broken off. I didn't see it before I opened the package and the broken tab wasn't in the sealed package. I presume it happened before it was placed in the package.
3- Buy expensive Teutonic tools like the fine Festool or the super-fine Mafell brands.
2628 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The extension works as advertised. It takes some minor adjustment to align the extension with the work surface. The only drawback is that the extension is either in place or removed. There is no provision for storing the extension within the base of the DW716, nor can the length of the extension be adjusted.
additional holes for the parallel guide rods in the aluminum body. (I knew this before buying it.)
5475 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Connects 4" dust hoses and fits well enough that I usually don't use a clamp unless the hose is getting pulled on
9327 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If your seeking a good quality made hose that is strong and dependable and long enough for a regular garage, buy this hose. At the price here on Amazon, it's hard to beat. Buy it :-}
8153 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A1
7862 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Extremely thin pry par gets into places others will not. Easy to fit in tool box.
Cons
To sum it up, this light gets top marks on the overall design, the clamp, the base, the neck, the soft and sure light switch, the lighting in either light mode and its general very low profile.
- uses 3 (THREE) AAA batteries
The Makita 9227C comes with a hook and loop 7" backing pad, and an included centering spline. Their are nice polishing wool bonnets that work with the hook and loop pad. Their are also hook and loop lambswool polishing pads that are close napped, and make for a very tight clean edge. Great for getting into those otherwise inaccessable areas. With woodwork, you may be polishing a 3 inch apron for example, right up against the underside of the table top. That requires a hook and loop backing pad, with a tight nap hook and loop pad.
2371 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits fine, haven't used it for any thing yet. Seems to be good quality.
2654 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 has a limit on how long this stop will allow you to cut mutiple pieces. For very long work it won't work.
The addition of the higher speed [400rpm] lacking on Milwaukee's less expensive model actually makes this stick driver capable of being a stick drill[a goal to which many stick drivers secretly aspire], but only for those with either a great deal of patience and time yet perfect for that decorative solid brass hinge on that music box you've been promising your ______ since _______.
5280 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This does the job, but I had to purchase a Powertec flex connector to connect it (it's the same id/od as the dust hood). The combined price is about $4.00 more than a fitting that combines the two that is sold by another company.
2467 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Got this to put 1/8" round overs on larger table tops. Works like a porter cable, great. It has plenty of power to run any smaller 1/4" shank bits. So easy to just grab this insead of setting up the regular top heavy routers. Best price here and free shipping!!
5376 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Very nice for the price. Great value.
I can not stress enough just how important these clamps are for producing professional
2362 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 NO PROBLEMS
Here is my setup:
2232 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 nice light
Another plus is that it will lay flat on it's side (the drive belt side) meaning you could build a jig to hold it in place and use the belt in a vertical, stationary position, if that makes sense.
There are only two minor things that I wasn't happy about:
7413 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 High uniformity and finish on these as expected. I got tired of going to the store to buy 50 packs for every project, so I'm probably set for a while with this box. I make a lot of stuff out of cedar with these.
2375 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great for me! Just what I expected!
6195 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very happy
1180 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good price and did fit perfect, but not as bright as the original 20 watt bulb . also more of a yellow cast rather than white.
1. Arbor Nut Size - The arbor nut wrench size can not be larger than 1 3/16" (30 mm). The set includes a 7/8" wrench. If your arbor nut uses a wrench other than 7/8" (22 mm), you will need to use a wrench other than the one that comes in the Dial-A-Width.
5347 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I purchased four of the gates to use on my collection system. They are very easy to use and install. The only thing that I wish that they had was a stop built into them to keep them open when in use in the vertical position. I had purchased a competitor's gate to finish the system that had this stop in them and it really helps to be able to mount the gate vertically and not horizontally to help keep it open. All in all, it is a great item and recommend it's use to anyone.
6898 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The bag is a sexy one as i have been approached by people wanting it. Very wide when opened. Highly recommended for all individuals regardless of job -- mechanics,electricians,carpenters,joiners,masons,Vets and more. The material is highly durable for all tools. I love this bag. You can't go wrong with GateMouth. Place your order right now.
I have had good results with Freud blades and have sd508 and sd206 blades. Do not know personally about this set.
This model has been the favorite of craftsmen for many years.
4928 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This tool is great for what its made for: power planer and jointer blades. However you will note a lot of people use it to sharpen a lot of things, and this is the beauty and the curse of the machine. Well, "curse" might not be the exact word, but you're looking at a significant time investment to be able to use this machine to sharpen your tools, at which point it will prove a practically invaluable asset towards easily restored hand tools. If you get it set up this well you might even use a lower quality chisel to chop a nail in a pinch because it is in fact that easy to fix chips etc. The issue is that you CANNOT use regular hone guides with this tool, alone. Within minutes you will make a flat spot in the brass wheel, essentially destroying the guide. And, the wheel WILL skid, no matter what, and you will end up with a conical wheel, because the inside covers less ground than the outside. I was able to use mine for one very large chip in a plane blade, and that was it. But it was worth the sacrifice to me.
Surprise,, this is a blade Id recommend and NOT just for the price. Put it in my suitcase and use in in Colombia to cut Brazilian Walnut (Chanu), among other woods and it has preformed MUCH BETTER than expected. FIVE months and still going strong. Dont know how many feet I've cut but much of the time the blade is at FULL height on my table saw. So far, no burning and about the same quality as my Freud. The blade has no vibration with the table saw.
3517 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Crown stops do their job, work well. It doesn't seem like you can use them for anything more than 5" or so, may be something to check out before you buy them. But for what I used them for, works good, tightens down into place on Dewalt saw nicely.
* The only real negative is that it is not as obvious how much material you are removing when there is no sawdust collecting on the surface. So you have to pay a bit more attention to what you are doing.
5931 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fit perfect in my dewalt . recommended
8436 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This hammer isn't as heavy as the 24 oz framing hammers or even the 22 oz hammers that are available
6429 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These clamps work flawlessly to hold cabinets together when building the runs. Works much better than typical speed clamps. Well worth the investment.
2421 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This became a very good light once I replaced the bulb with a LED version. The original bulbs are too sensitive to rough handling.
469 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This light is nice and bright It's sturdy and flexible and gives off a lot of light. Great for kids and adults.
Compare the two of them, and if the Veritas is 5-stars - this is 2 stars at most.
1776 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 easy to use
7743 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had to caulk around a lot of windows after I had them replaced. I simply could not have done it without this product. I used it a lot and it never had a problem.
6067 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Really cant beat it for the price. Find the right fittings and it's great. I am using it on top of a Homedepot bucket. with a bungee cord around it to hold it down and the suction is great. Not perfect but I'm very happy with it.
5356 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good quality
I'm sure it will bore concrete but you're better off with a hammer drill for that.
It has a long flexible neck that seems to be very durable and holds its position.
3508 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this drill second hand and was thrilled with it. I started showing it off to other technicians in my field. But it seemed that they each already had one of their own and would sing it's praises back to me in a more enthisiastic way. It's almost like this machine is synonymous with "drill". Like , you look in the dictionary for 'Drill' and there is a picture if this Milwaulee Magnum Holeshooter.
3138 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 as described
1) They require using 1 1/2 X 1 1/2 boards. Why not the standard 2x4?
5577 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent quality. Just what I needed.
7005 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well made and easy to use with my 16 ft plank.
8976 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This product , I use it every day
5414 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 okay
7444 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love my kreg jig. So I burn through a lot of kreg screws and need to buy in bulk. Amazon has the best prices around for bulk purchases of kreg screws.
Makita also had the standard rubber backing pad with the hex nut for the center, so you can use the standard bolt on cutting wheels, and be able to use the tie on bonnets on top of it.
5906 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are exceptional quality blades from Bosch that will surprise you. I purchased these for my new Bosch jig saw and together they make quite a impression. Whether or not you have a Bosch saw I would recommend the blades, they are the best on the market in my opinion.
The plans call for the rails to be made of 1 1/2" wood. The stronger the species of wood (oak is strong), the sturdier the base. I used 1 1/2" x 1/8" square steel stock. The steel fit great, and I believe the weight limit will be determined solely by the wheels and swivel caster. I made this base for an old 350# cast table saw, and it moves just fine. For the price, this is the ticket!
166 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I read in bed with my kids before they sleep, so I have these clipped onto their bunk bed rail. The brightness is perfect and the batteries seem to last forever. I bought them as gifts for my whole family. Better light than a lamp because you can point it right at the book.
Cons:
9698 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Milton, as far as I have found, is the only company still manufacturing top quality products. This quick coupler falls into the same category, i.e. Number One coupler available. I certainly recommend it for your shop.
6802 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Needed a ladder for a 2 story house but didn't want the weight. This fit the bill.
6182 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use these in an arboretum to prune limbs and cut roots for stump removal. Do not use blades that have been in the dirt to prune plants you are keeping. Using these blades for cutting roots will shorten their life/sharpness. Using a sawzall is safer than a chainsaw in many situations.
3321 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Worked as described.
3771 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The Freud shim set is precise, and is anodized with a dark material to prevent corrosion. There are four .004, two .008 two .012 and two .020 shims in the package. They seem flat and true. The only problem I have with this set is that they all look the same. Can you tell the difference between .008 and .012? I can.... with a micrometer. If you don't have one, you will have trouble telling the shims apart. There are some other sets that use color coding. These might be easier for some people to use. I like the fact that there are extra shims of each thickness (particularly the .004), since they could be damaged easily.
2592 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This product was just what I was looking for and at a great price. Great people/ company to deal with.
6335 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 nice
The light beam has plenty of brightness for my purposes, and overall the quality seems good. The grip is the same plastic clamshell that all my other DeWalt tools use, so it's plenty sturdy for a light. I'll endorse it for it's quality, but the engineering leaves me wanting to ask, "What were you thinking?"
337 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great for reading in bed when I am reading a traditional book as opposed to my Nook. It has good light and does not disturb my husband.
8218 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great.
4364 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been using this glue for just over a year now for assorted carpentry projects and I love it. I once tried to break a bond made with this glue, the wood broke before the bond did. It has a quick set time which can either be a great thing or a horrible thing, depending on what is being gluing.
7605 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great size, easy to store, does what I want it to do. It can be used as a work table or vise. If I'm in the shop, it is probably in use.
9503 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A good quality, aggresive wood grinding wheel for your angle grinder.
That said, the features on more modern drills make it a somewhat specialized tool.
2377 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I agree with Robertster. There is too much play in the micro-adjust feature of this edge guide. I use it with a DW618 router. I really like the router but I am disappointed in this guide. In addition, I am having a little trouble finding what the increments on the micro-adjust represent. I guess I can hack my way through a project with this guide but if I was a Pro, I would be annoyed. This guide feels like it was designed as an after-thought
7079 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It worked flawlessly --- and it's a Bostitch...
Many hobbyists have inexpensive contractor-style saws. SOME of these saws ARE capable of precision with enough tweaking, but this thing cannot fix a two-hundred dollar "home-center" table saw. If your saw fits into a car or costs less than $300, then any improvement will be negligible.
> Outside width of wire connection 1/2"; inside 1/4"; centered on 3/8"
If you're used to using the Auto-zone/Napa little tiny black clamps with the orange tips then you will be blown away by the power of these bad boys.
I suppose I will press on with the table. And I imagine it will be just as nice as it seemed in the store. But my feeling towards Kreg has changed, and I will not be nearly so quick to buy their products in the future. Just know that if you buy this table system, you are expected to be the assembly worker before you can enjoy being the owner of this product.
3711 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 paid thirty-six and well worth it...much finer cut than the blade 24 tooth provided with the 8.5in work-horse
I've had this for a few years now and it has served me well. I've used a framing nailer to built 2 sheds with it, I powered a finish nailer to install trim in my house and I used it to remodel my kitchen.
very much better than cheap hammer.
1170 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They work perfectly. I am happy that I ordered them and am very pleased with the price.
- Black pipe typically comes in sizes from 1' to 5'. Shop for the pipe before buying the clamp fixtures if you need more than 5'. The fixtures take up a good half foot themselves, so 4' pipe wouldn't have worked with my 3-1/2' door.
- solid build
5649 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works a s advertized
8343 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well balanced and great for around the house. Easy on the wrists and hands-arthritis. A welcome addition to my toolbox.
1415 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just what I expected
8152 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Estwing; what's more to say!
1961 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I mounted on a table. Lots of power. I have used once with panel bits and works as expected. This is almost a shaper with this much power. Also, recommend wearing hearing protection, this thing screams.
1036 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Silly little halogen lies for our overhead vent. You wouldn't believe how hard it is to get the lights out of the vent hood to change.
8672 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This compressor feels very sturdy. It came with one of its' feet bent and I felt the packaging could be better. It has worked well so far. The compressor is heavy because it is mostly metal. It works well, comes with compressor oil but you'll need to buy some quick couplings and teflon tape.
2. Then simply turn the crank and it will surprise you how totally easy it is to crank the plank down. Do not
7931 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 An economical way to keep your saw alive for another year or so. We use this saw on many remodeling and building projects and it cuts like a dream. Nothing comes close to the precision of this hand saw and these blades stay sharp for quite some time. We probably over-use ours, so replacements are necessary from time to time.
3782 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 none
6830 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 awesome pipe wrench
- a bit heavy but had no problem using it with a paperback
6699 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great tool to clamp small pieces as advertised without the tedious spring load of other clamps.
5853 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great blades, I don't have to return my Rockwell Bladerunner X2 now.
525 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This unit is light, flexible, and inexpensive. It is operated by 3 AAA cells that are included. The light is bright enough to read by. For the price it would be hard to beat. I've seen some for 2-3 bucks less that couldn't light a candle to this.
7477 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've used this for years, for tear down, framing*, finish carpentry, just plain hitting things for fun... no matter what, it's the perfect all-around hammer. The hammer is also made in the USA, which is always something that makes me happy...
8261 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 American made. Best hammer available in my opinion. It is solid and ready for a day's work. You can bust up drywall, drive a nail or use it for self-defense. The options are endless.
3836 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 love it,
2107 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Porter Cable 42000 Template Guide Kit
9627 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Although they have changed the look of these since my first rapid load holders that came with my drill, this one works exactly the same way. And it was extremely quick getting to me. Well done Amazon!
Don't expect an orange insert like the one in the photo. The fine print says colors vary. I did not notice that. I got black with white specks.
7001 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 So I'm using this toggle clamp as a hold down for my custom made tablesaw miter fence. I tried the Harbor Freight knock off of this and it didn't perform as well. The metal is thinner on the HF version which allows the clamp arm to move side to side in full clamped position , which could cause inaccuracy in the cut. With this MSI product the steel is thicker and it holds steady when clamped. No side to side or lateral flex in the arm on this one.
4131 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works GREAT. I had a Milwaukee for 25 years and when it crapped out i reviewed all the major brands and this one won out
2239 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 For the price this is a very good scroll saw. It competes with the higher end $1500+ scroll saws. Understand its not as large as the more expensive units but it cuts very well. Very little vibration and easy to install the blades and set the tension of the blade. The only issue I have is the hold down. This could be better. I only got the saw not the stand, I never purchase these types of stands, they do not make sense to me. Build a nice small cabinet for your unit and but draws in it for all the parts you will need. These is a better use of space than an open stand. I also always put my cabinets for my tools on wheels, thus easy to move around. The light, I would recommend getting a magnifier with a light than getting the light for the unit.
- continuously variable speed control
Added Comment....I found a second hole on my saw base. It wasn't indicated in the instructions, but looked like it could help the situation. This hole needed a special size hex head screw (I found at home Depot) it did the trick. I now have my extension mounted solidly, and functional. I still won't change my rating or previous comments, because DeWalt failed in its' instruction and their support help.
7809 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great hammer!
Here is a link to the part at home depot: [...]
7009 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought the clamps without the pads ? Hope you use a scrap piece of wood to protect your subject piece. These clamps are excellent tools, being a hobbyist wood worker of many years experience I can say without hesitation that Jorgensen Clamps are one of the best.
5253 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 just a little off on the small side... but that's why they make duct tape I guess?
with a wobble dado set).
-though I should be buying a new table saw, not dado sets...
9139 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice tool to use. It is light weight. I like that you don't have carry around a compressor, or drag hoses to use this nail gun. It is loud, and you do need ear protection.
6951 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good fit on my jorgeson pipe clamps.
2556 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This light works perfectly with my batteries. It was a good deal, and worth the expense.
Bosch seems to be the gold standard for jigsaw blades. I'm happy with the sharpness and long-life of these.
- A bit heavy for portability, but that enhances its stability,
3625 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Hands down, this takes the cake. Variable speed makes it easy to control. Fabulous power. This is everything I hoped for and more. For the homeowner or professional who wants one belt sander, this is the way to go.
7419 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I didn't want to be married to Kreg and have to buy screwsfrom them. I tried several other types of screws though and none seem to do the job the Kreg screws do. Be sure you use the coarse thread for soft woods like pine and spruce and the fine threads for hardwoods. It DOES make a difference.
Update 1/4/2016
8079 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just received the Starrett 6" and immediately ordered the 12. First I tried to rejuvenate an old one that belonged to my father. After a half hour of scrubbing, de-rusting, and fine polishing, I thought I had a twelve. I checked the depth accuracy, and it was right on. Then I checked it as a square. Although the end to end was correct, the center of the ruler had been accidentally ground. So if I tried to square up a 4" high table saw blade for example, it would be off. That was all I needed. I went to the computer and ordered the 12 as well. You can't afford to screw around with the device that all other tools are measured by. A cut only off 1 degree creates a 91-degree edge. When gluing and clamping that edge, it bows or skews your project. Then when you try to mate that up to a square project, it doesn't fit. Save yourself a lot of heartache, time, and money, get a starrett combination square.
1190 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent product I would buy it again, and recommend it to anyone who's looking for something like this especially for this price
1023 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Work fine and last longer that some of the cheaper ones I have purchased on Amazon.
687 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 nice fit. out of 10 in the package 3 did not work.
6662 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought one of these in 1990 (maybe 1989), I am still using it to this day.
9780 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good product, good price, performs as expected
2137 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This DEWALT DW7441 Side and Outfeed Support is really well made with heavy material. It truly helps when cutting material
If you want heavier duty than this, you're almost certainly going to sacrifice flexibility and light weight - and therefore useability. You don't want to fight a stiff armored air hose with your finish nailer as you try to get up into a tight corner.
The fine adjustment dial itself - there's ZERO documentation on how much it moves the fence per turn. Just a bit of fiddling around it LOOKS LIKE 1 full turn is about 1/16. The operative word is "ABOUT" - it's not 1/16. I'm not even certain it's repeatable. So if you back off 2 turns, then try to get back to a previous settng by going forward 2 turns... the backlash in the screw will probably throw you off a good bit (I haven't tested this yet).
3351 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice quality. Easy to assemble. Works great.
When are they going to learn that buying cheap usually costs more in the long run!
5078 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 My first purchase of real quality blades from Forest. These reviews seem to come to early in my opinion. But so far, I am pleased with the results.
Overall, I am quite happly with my purchase. I can't speak for durability, of course, since I just got it, but it looks rugged enough. One thing I know for sure is that I will be having more fun cutting holes from now on!
3192 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Used one blade to cut a red oak wood pattern when changing the plastic dash and control panels of my motorhome. The blade cut the hard wood easily and stayed sharp during the complete process.
6073 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As others have expressed, this is one of those things you wonder how you did without for so long. Emptying the bag of my Grizzly dust collector is one of my least favorite shop tasks. With this separator, I have to do it about 1/10 as often.
1133 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great value and works well with low voltage lights.
8687 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased my Estwing 20 oz. Vinyl Grip Rip Claw Hammer from a certain Blue store recently. Although it costs more than other hammers, the Estwing is superior due to its simple one-piece design. During a long day of installing wood siding with this hammer recently, I appreciated its flawless weight distribution and rigidity. The grip is of excellent design and proves comfortable day after day on the job-site. After a redesign from previous generations (which I have occationally used), the new grip material is softer, thereby reducing vibration noticably over previous models.
9660 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love this device to change my bits quickly and easily when I am working. I really like the one handed operation of it. My old impact had the quick change adapter as part of it but it was really awkward when trying to change bits with one hand. Had to hold the drill with one hand while pulling the collar with the other and pull the collar again to put the new bit in. Not this one. I can easily push the collar in and the bit pops right out and push the new bit in without having to move the collar. There was some confusion about what the item looked like because there were different pictures. I guess one was an older version. The one I received had the black metal top
1690 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Had the fixed router base and motor, now I can use this router base for my inlay projects.
2889 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've used a number of these lights in the past and they all broke after dropping a couple times. Which in theory, would be my fault, but with Dewalt, and this being a work light, it shouldn't. Either way, I bought one of Dewalts "snaking" lights and have dropped it NUMEROUS times without so much as a hiccup! Either way, it's a really good light that lasts a LONG time on a single 18V charged battery!
1214 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 10-pack of lights, each in their own tiny box, to replace those in my kitchen vent hood. I've yet to find LEDs that I believe will fit in that space, and I got tired of looking and finally settled on these, which fit the bill just fine.
8731 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 nice
9021 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This hose was a great buy! I still use it years later. I would recommend this to anyone!! Exactly as described.
1983 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Pure junk, bushing broke durine first use ruining an expensive part. Save your money for a good set.
5711 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Likes: Good quality. Easy to assemble. Perfectly packaged. Easy to move. Nice storage area under router. Dust collection works well (I have it connected to a Fein Turbo II Dust Extractor). Came with two rods that can be installed behind split fence to join the edges of boards. I use my Dewalt DW618 and it fits just fine. Have not yet put a router lift in. Not sure if I will. It really isn't that big of a deal to change bits or adjust the depth of the router. Fence is straight and can be set up for near zero clearance. Quality materials. The miter gauge slot is an added bonus.
Saws of this caliber should cost much more. I can also assure everyone that the handle problem is no longer a problem. I have one warning though. This saw is an extremely sharp professional tool and not for any type of play or monkey business. Make sure that this saw is put away around children.
8684 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When I first started doing remodeling work, I just picked up a cheap fiberglass hammer at home depot. Later, after getting more into it I upgraded to an Estwing 20 oz hammer and let me tell you what a world of a difference it was. This hammer is balanced beautifully, the grip is comfortable and absorbs a good amount of shock, and the appearance of the hammer is very nice as well. My dad owns an Estwing hammer he had for many years and it still functions like new. Now, after driving many thousands of nails, my hammer is also still going strong. Many manufactures such as Kobalt, Bostich, Craftsman and various others have tried to copy the Estwing design and let me tell you, Estwing is still my favorite by far. If you are looking for an all-steel framing hammer, there is no other hammer on the market that I have seen or used that I like better - at any price. As long as you don't abuse it, it should last a lifetime. I liked it so much that I began purchasing several other models, and have recommended them friends and family. As long as their quality does not change for the worse in the future, Eswing can expect more purchases from me. Highly recommended.
If you are looking for accessories, I will say the stand is okay and the optional scroll saw light leaves a lot to be desired - read my separate reviews on each.
7496 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've found that the fine threads are more versatile than the coarse. These screws can only be used in softer lumber and plywoods. By contrast, if you're careful to use lower torque settings, the fine threaded ones work in all wood types.
5288 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Hard to screw this up...
4021 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just what i needed and quick shipping
7235 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This Item does a great job in holding my work together.
6664 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great solid jig. Tried it right out of the box and it perfectly joined a couple of pieces of three quarter inch stock. Only negative for me is that it's a little hard to read the marking on the jig that you need to line up. I don't have 20 year old eyes anymore!
4726 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The LU91R012 is a very good all around trim blade for all soft and hard wood trim. It works especially well with sliding miter saws. The thin kerf is a must for fine trim cuts and I wouldn't buy a blade without a perma-shield coating. I've been building custom homes for 25yrs. and know saw blades.
8018 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 love it
4447 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Like Hangtree, I have a rigid bandsaw and couldn't find a fence anywhere. This fence fits with only one modification. The rigid table is about one inch too narrow. I drilled one hole on the fence itself, now it fits great. The resaw guide is a bit too far back as well, but I don't do much resaw anyways. This fence is very sturdy and will make rigid and jet saw owners real happy.
I exchanged the first broken and corroded set, and it was replaced with another - same thing. Both cases were broken (no shipping damage, just broken cases), both sets of shims corroded. I called Freud to see if they would be improving the product as there are similar complaints from other customers about this product, they said no, "sometimes that's just how it is". So it sounds like they'll continue to be sold with the same poor quality storage case. See attached photos, compare to the Dewalt Dado set case (also available on Amazon for less) which is rugged and the blades lock in.
I needed to spruce up my garage and wanted some custom sized wall cabinets. After watching Norm on The New Yankee Workshop use the pocket screw system, I ordered this tool from Amazon and went for it.
1495 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Reasonable price and all worked.
7653 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Lenox Tools has the best product for hole saws. This will last a lifetime. I do not know why they call this an electricians kit because it has sizes up to 4 inches which is good for the majority of plumbing needs. High quality! Great price. Well worth it! You may have to eventually replace a saw blade if you use it on metal or tile, but for wood they do not get dull. Lenox has engineered this for useability. Easy change out and plug removal. This is what the professionals use at almost twice the cost.
I don't believe you're going to find a better blade out there in this price range. Well worth the money!!
3685 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This was the second ever Jet tool I bought about two years ago. It had been serving my home shop very well. I have not had any problem with it whats-so-ever. It always starts when I need it. I had couple of times the dust was up to the neck and this thing was still going. It is pretty powerful for its size and that class of dust colloectors as I understand. I made my own 5 micron bag and plan on making a bigger lower bag or add a "window" to it. My shop is 10'X12' and this thing does not take much of room. So it's recommended if you have a small shop and don't run more than one tool at a time.
I would save your money and buy a separate light that cranks out the power - you want to be able to see your work without the distraction of the light can being so close to your project.
3887 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I loved it. Great product.
Additional info: This light replaces an excellent, but quite bulky light I've used on my laptop keyboard, SE FL89020L 20 LED Silver Lamp Light, for $9.17 on Prime. I'll find other uses for the FL89020L, including duty holding down a tent flap in a gale.
4540 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent tool. I have already used it to build a semi enclosed (Custom) cabinet with glued up top for my sons TKD studio. Everyone is happy with the final product and I am happy with the plate joiner. I can see myself using this tool on a regular basis.
Bottom line, I cannot imagine a higher quality work tool and I know you will be happy with this choice. I would go further and say that my experience with Bosch would lead me to look at Bosch first for any corded power tool. (For cordless, see my reviews on Porter-Cable, which I also highly recommend.)
8729 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This works great. Glad I finally bought one
2443 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this stand as part of a Dewalt package (saw, stand and light) deal from Grizzly. It's a little tricky getting it together since the saw base has to line up with the holes in the stand. You need to leave bolts loose until you get everything lined up and then you can tighten them down. The three leg design guarantees it will not rock even if your floor is uneven. To make it more useful I made a shelf for the bottom support to store blades and supplies.
Great for headers and post. It performs great and has alot of power, use the recomended
I received a small discount from Amazon for purchasing 2 bits with the DeWalt Hammer drill.
6372 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Too small if you have a 3 inch filler and the second set of claw clamps that is suppose to hold the face flat is to offset to be useful unless you are doing the simplest to frame line-ups!
4884 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Pro's; I like this tool a lot, it is light for a big sander and comfortable, the bag works well and has a good cord that is long.
9237 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Professionals have no problem discharging or discharging these batteries to keep them in good condition.
6064 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 amazing
8619 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works really well.
7056 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I made a coping sled for routing cabinet door rails. It is exceptionally well made and holds securely. MSI products are high quality and I can honestly recommend this to you.
Good dust collection
I figured I would open it up and use some loctite or a jam nut to keep me from dealing with this again.
4439 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome exterior glue. Used to build beehive boxes, no complaints.
- The handle being perpendicular to the blade and shifted towards center makes it not only more ergonomic, but also you can cut with either hand.
5990 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The nice thing about the Bessey Tradesmen's is that they are heavier duty than the competition, in the medium duty class, and you don't have to take out a second mortgage to afford a set of them. The locking mechanism works without any hassles, and the grip is strong. All in all a nice piece of equipment. A major competitor sells this model for less money, but it is also a lighter weight clamp. I like them all. Bessey makes great stuff, you can't go wrong with these. They are a great general-purpose clamp. Highly recommended.
One thing I don't like about this tool is the "clattering" sound it makes while running. I have run this machine quite a bit and never had a problem, but it has sounded like a loose bearing from the time it was new. The fence could use some improvement, but that is easy to work around.
7522 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Made in USA, quality item.
9791 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
Amazon needs to pay more attention to the accessory items it offers when you purchase an item, to make sure the products assigned to individual ID numbers are compatible.
It's been borrowed several times.
6376 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works well
9714 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It works. The bits do not slide out. I wish it was shorter. I am going to get another one.
I would recommend this product.
3241 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought this for my 18V B&D flashlight. It fits a little looser than the orginal and I was a little worried that it wouldn't work, but it works just fine. I haven't used it long enough to comment on bulb life.
9034 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I purchased this kit several months ago, based on the excellent customer reviews. The reason for the purchase was (and is) I had several expensive speciality interior doors to install and I wanted to get things right the first time. This is versus my normal practice of having to do many things twice. I installed the kit per the instructions, started boring and within 3 minutes (or less) the bore bit sheared at the connection to the chank. I did not torque it and the pressure was moderate to light. Based on the others feedback, I suspect mine had a manufacturing flaw (not to sweet on a 300$ item). Now I get to waste my time trying to return it or get a replacement bit. Needless to say, I am disappointed hence my 1 star ....
The first thing I had to do was reassemble the outer plates to change the setup from a right-tilt, to a left-tilt configuration. Before making dado cuts the user must consult the manual and determine the appropriate type and number of chippers to install between the outer plates. A little color coding or some stenciled part numbers on the components would simplify the process, but if a person can read, they should be able to figure this out.
9758 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works well
5081 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This stays on my Powermatic 66 for about 95% of the time. It does everything well. It is not the perfect rip blade or perfect cross cut blade and certainly not the perfect plywood blade BUT I strongly believe it to be - BY FAR - the best all around blade I have ever used. It does all of those tasks better than some other brands' job specific blades. This baby is a workhorse and my advice is to buy iy - don't even think twice about the price.
If you're looking for a medium weight hammer that can handle most residential jobs and that will last as long as you do, this is not a bad choice.
Now I feel better, the product is what I wanted and expected but remains a step down from the 20 year old model I have, but still hands down better than all the competition.
1567 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I waited for a while before I wrote the review - had the lights installed in the kitchen fixtures now for a couple of months. With teenagers in the house, our lights are on a lot - AND on/off a lot! These have outlasted the ones that came from the fixture manufacturer. Great price, great quality - yes, I'd buy them again if and or when I need more!
It makes a horrendous racket when you cut the kerf. It will sound like you're trying to saw through a bunch of tin cans. Don't assume your saw is coming apart.
- where the on/off switch is located (on the light head itself) and because it is turned on by pushing it in, it is VERY EASY to turn it on accidentally. As I was packing it into my luggage, I accidentaly turned it on and again when removing it from my luggage. I had visions of it being bumped during the flight and finding out the light had been on for many hours without my knowledge. I suppose I could take the batteries out every time I pack it, but don't really like that additional step. Even when just moving it from one spot to another in my own house, I had to learn how to hold it to not cause it to come on (one time it did and was directly in my eyes -- I saw spots for a while!).
5424 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 as expected
2935 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This light comes in real handy when you can use the same battery as the DeWalt drill. Very good buy
8213 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am delighted with the precision and ease of use of this protractor. Would recommend.
4862 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits well into the delta contractor saw. Has 4 leveling screws. I bought 2 of them and may buy a 3rd for resawing
4941 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought this dewalt bisquit joiner to replace the old Porter Cable model (which was (is) the worse tool I've ever purchased). This DeWalt is the exact opposite. Simple to operate and produces quick and effective slots for the bisquits. The only detractor I could mention is the dust collection system is prone to clogging due to a small chute between the blade chamber and the collection bag. Additionally, I've had some trouble getting precise orientation of the slots when using the angle fence. Otherwise this is one of my favorite tools. Ranks even higher than my routers. I'd buy it again in a second.
895 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price. Had a hard time finding replacement bulbs for an under counter light that I have. These fit perfect, light output matches the other bulbs in the fixture. Have held up so far.
As an aside, This kind of thing is getting more common in the last year, not getting what I ordered. Some orders are hundreds of dollars and have always been fine, but in the last couple of months I have received wrong parts that the dealer clearly knew was not what was advertised. To Amazon's credit, they have always made things right in the end, but it is still a hassle for the buyer
The adjustment knob on the front is a real timesaver.
5517 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Quick change, excellent sharpening, especially if you want a smoother finish.
Shoppers - until you hear from someone that DeWalt has replaced this light, steer clear unless you get it 'free'. If free, then you can do the zip tie thing or figure something else out to make it work ok.
9821 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are very well made. I like the two set screws as they keep the countersink from slipping.
5186 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 These blast gates clog and are difficult to clean. After trying to get used to them they're going to be given away. I hate these gates. They suck.
1090 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 none have burned out.
9083 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Let the Buyer Beware: It is not obvious until you receive your Paslode nailer that it is not to be used above 4500 ft (according to technical support) and the box says 5000 ft. We live in Colorado at 7500 feet and of course the gun is Dead ON Arrival - no fault to the gun. And then you can't return it for a refund because it runs on gas ... so let's just say that this was a VERY disappointing purchase from Amazon, who should be able to state very clearly the limitations of every product sold.
6755 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 For years I viewed DIY programs on TV wherein hosts would automatically reach for a a mini-bar clamp; and usually they were the blue and yellow Irwin brand. After purchasing a set, I now understand. The mini bar clamp is an important tool for just about any task. It's quick-grip feature is great, but I find its quick-release just as vital in moving projects along. The Irwin brand is a solid performer, and I intend to buy more of them.
It has two brightness settings, and most of the time I only use the low setting as it provides enough reading light for me. The brighter setting is pretty darn bright, and is pretty impressive from such a small light. The light it emits is not really 100% pure white light. It does have a very slight bluish/purpleish hue to it, but nowhere near the blueness of some of the cheap reading lights I've used in the past.
4006 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 as advertized.
835 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good price on replacement bulbs for some under counter lights. A little warmer than the bulbs they were replacing, these have a very slight yellow in the light they give off compared to the originals which are more of a pure white. Not that noticeable, but you can see the difference since I replaced 3 out of six bulbs which are right near each other.
I hope you find this review helpful, and as always, Good Luck with your own dreams!
For these woodworkers, it is worth the cost MANY times over.
Use the 3/4 inch clamps.
5966 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's an elbow
4257 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have had this saw since December, and to date, I have not one single complaint with the saw. I made the mistake of buying a router lift to go in the end of the table. The router lift does not work very well at all, I would go as far as saying it does not work for all pratical purposes.
The only reason I gave this product 4/5 stars is because I wish Tru-grip would come out with an insert that can ride in the two slots along the edges of this guide.
8100 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought one of these things to finish a room I was working on by myself. It worked flawlessly. The thing is very heavy and it takes some getting used to, but with it, you really can do an entire room by yourself.
7791 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
8048 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had a couple of pairs of these from 20 years ago. One of them got dripped on and the steel screws were ruined. This replacement looks just like the older ones. I am very happy to see that these are still being built with the same quality. I believe in the saying that the Quality is remembered long after the Price is forgotten. I think I will go ahead and add to my clamping tools now. Good work Jorgensen!
6473 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Life saver when putting my cabinets together. My friends have already asked to borrow. Just take your time when tightening to make sure everything is flush on the front.
7800 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After reading all of he reviews, and mostly the bad ones, I was reluctant to order this product. But after researching alternatives, I decided to take the chance and order replacement parts if necessary. I'm happy to say that the workmate arrived in good condition with no damaged parts. I may be one of the lucky ones.
-The base shoe is very narrow, making it difficult to get a square cut close to the end of a beam.
8295 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I did a project a while back in which I was cutting some compound angles. I made do with the clear plastic protractor I had in the shop and it turned out fine but I was thinking there has to be something better than this. I have one good potractor type device but it's not made for what I was doing so I started looking for something better. I'm somewhat embarrased to say I was completely unfamiliar with Infra though I've been a "shop guy" for most of my 65 years. Anyway this tool popped up on Amazon. I liked what I say and read and ordered it (along with an Incra rule set). While I have not done a project in which I've had to use this protractor since I got it, I did go back and duplicate what I did on the previous project on paper and scrap wood and it is a fine tool. I was marking angles along the side of a board and the bar for want of a better word along the bottom puts the protractor right where it needs to be to measure the angles and it's really easy to line up the index marks on the protractor with the point I marked on the board. All the angles and fractions are clearly marked and the slots cut in the protractor make it easy to mark just where I want to with the included 0.5 mm mechanical pencil. Like the other Incra tools, it's made from thin stainless steel to make for more accurate marking with no parallex error. As a result you don't want to just throw this in you tool box with the hammers and pipe wrenches. It's a precision tool. I actually made a little wooden box with the protractor and other Incra tools fitted in it. The tool is US made and that's important to me.
9965 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this to replace the factory blade on my DeWalt 12" compound sliding miter saw. I don't have a ton of experiece on various different brands and blades, but can say this is a significant upgrade from the DeWalt factory blade. The cuts are so much cleaner and the saw cuts with far less effort and power. I'd highly recommend upgrading your blade if that's what you are shopping for.
2798 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 DeWalt 'asianizes' yet another product. As a somewhat advanced furniture maker this accessory will not hold up for me. The dust collector nozzle has already broken albeit it does not affect the performance of the guide. Not near as robust as the guide that come with Bosch routers, but it won't fit the Dewalt 621 plunge router which is perhaps the best plunge router on the street. The guide looks like it was stamped out of a chinese license plate. The guide works for now,which is about all I can say. If you want accuracy,durabiity,and value contact Pat Warner - google "routerman".
6241 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great gift!
3801 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm even cutting curves confidently with these Bosch blades in my saw. I made a couple of small arched shelves recently and could not believe how smoothly I cut the curve. It hardly even needed sanding. I run my saw about mid speed with these. Once they start biting, it's silky smooth. Make sure you have good pressure when getting started in hard wood or the saw will try to walk. Sometimes I take a small handsaw and cut a starting groove to prevent that. I'm now zipping through wood with these Bosch blades. The handsaw stays in the closet much more. With the blades I used to "try" to use, the cutting line was always covered in sawdust. Impossible to work that way. These Bosch blades put the sawdust on the floor and let you cut nonstop through your line, the way its supposed to be.
Was about to design something like it myself, when I decided to take the time for an internet search for stair tools. This was the number 1 tool choice and it is worth the price.
30 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this as a Christmas gift for friends who moved to a new home and it was very well received! They are very traditional and this looked so elegant and arrived nicely packaged. Just the right thing!
3857 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The Mortising attachment works fine. The operator does need to be accurate with his/her positioning of the wood. The rating would have been five stars, except that the included directions to attach to a drill press could be more explicit. There is a set of directions available on the Delta web site that explain the set-up in greater detail.
it takes several turns to tighten down, make the threads larger already.
3158 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I "thought" this was made in the USA as it says on the label, but the booklet says it was printed in mexico. The blade is cheap and says made in china. From the look of it the casting has rough edges ground down on a grinder and poorly applied labels. If this was made in the USA then the poor quality control of China is rubbing off on US manufacturing. Or else it was made by former UAW people from Detroit and Dearborn. The blades advertised next to the item do not fit. Its not a 10mm arbor. It is a 1/2 inch arbor. And you have to attach the blade with the writing facing the inside as this is for a left hander. Or else the saw blade will turn the wrong way. The $29 Chinese saw from sears seems better constructed. In about six months harbor Freight will be selling these under their name for $39.
4685 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love power ! This tool delivers boat loads of it. But you know what ? It doesn't sound like it. I was never able to use a belt sander before without earplugs. This one runs at only 84 Db. It's the quietest on the market. It's also the smoothest I've used. I've used all of the 4x24 sanders and the Makita just seems to do more work faster. Maybe it's the fact that it has the highest speed of any , maybe it's the high tech , powerful motor ,the efficient drive train. Whatever it is , it kicks butt . The dust collection system is also top notch. For small jobs and fine work , I prefer my Bosch 1274 dvs. It's much lighter ,compact and easy to control. For extended use or heavy sanding though , you cannot beat this tool.
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4422 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This product was just what I expected.
2961 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this flashlight to go with my other Dewalt 18v nicad battery collection. I don't use my tools that much so Nicad is perfectly fine for me. The flashlight does as I expected. It provides pretty good light and the battery provides a good base for it to stand on. The battery life on it seems to be fine and I have had no problem with the bulbs burning out. That's pretty much all I can say about this flashlight.
2341 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love this light. It is very bright and lasts a long time with just one battery. The flexible neck wraps around almost anything.
I do woodworking projects now, and was looking for a solution to give me a polished finish. The problem was that my old polishers had two speeds. Flat out 2400 or stop. Additionally they had only one option for bonnets, or cutting wheels: Large!
9279 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought this item for my shop. You can't this for less anywhere for less. And they are tough, well made. SW
7322 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great
361 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good
Off the dry wall, when the reading from Surveymaster was 22%, this one's was 15%. Two locations off the ceiling wood, Surveymaster vs. Sonin were 18% vs. 8%, and 12% vs 8%. All the readings were done on the same day by my experienced home inspector who used the devices in the exact same location w/ exact same direction (when pining into the ceiling) and tried to use the same force to minimize the error bar caused by mishandling.
Much better than the cheap plastic-y feeling ones you're always tempted to buy because they're so cheap.
I recommend using a Rockler Magnetic Jointer Jig (or equal) to set these knives. The jig makes the process go much more quickly.
I've ready a lot reviews says the WoodWorker II is the best, but I was just wondering should I go with the full kerf version or the thin kerf version. Sometime the spec says 0.100 inch, some says 3/32 (0.09375) inch. And Bosch 4100-09 owner's manual says use blade with kerf 0.092 or more, and plate thickness 0.088 or less.
Battery lasts a long time.
3613 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Yep...thats right a sander. I've had this drill for 3 years now and I don't think I have ever put a drill bit in it. I purchased it to use as a sanding device for bandsaw box's and small clocks. It does a superior job with the multitude of flap wheels, drums, soft pads and wire whisk's. I have used this drill for hundreds of project's and have yet to think of a better substitute. I do a lot of work with burls, maple, walnut,cherry, and this unit really does a nice job of enabling me to clean bits of bark and dirt from the outside surface.
6663 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nicely made self centering Jig, Easy to use to parts to lose,
6285 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These Bessey clamps take top honors in strength, weight, and ease of use. Definitely a top quality product. Every show including Norm, Woodworks, etc. all sport Bessey clamps. They are the best! Now let's get into the Nitty Gritty.
1219 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Product arrived on time and was as described.
The box the blades come in is nice, sturdy and protects the blades well. Just make certain the tabs to hold it closed are secure. Otherwise there's the potential for all your blades to fall out if you aren't careful.
1) It's heavy for moving (is also part of its strengths)
More nails per load than others.
7460 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cuts 8x8 cedar timbers like butter. Recomend having chainsaw sharpener handy. This tool has a wide saw cirf so test cut before hand.
9328 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This bit set is not cheap. However, I would have only spent $10 extra to get them, if I had not tried to get cheaper sets first. I find that I'm using these more and more, from shed building to jig building. I have one of these bits in the cordless drill and a screw driver bit in the cordless impact driver. The collars easily adjust to different screw lengths and the collar don't slip. My first cheap version would slip without me noticing, until I drill right out the front side of the project. That is frustrating. But it doesn't happen any more.
* The hose is a great fit for both the 1" fitting on the side of my sander, and the hose connector on my ShopVac. It took all of 10 seconds to install.
2383 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Always liked the classic 14.4 DeWalt tools like this flashlight, the screw gun and the 14.4 circ saw!
7701 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great quality tools for drilling holes. They're not just for electricians. They can be used to cut holes in tile, drywall, or wood. They come in a plastic case to keep everything together for easy transport and storage.
8817 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good quality saw. Not very good handle but overall o'k
At the same time I bought this, I ordered the mounting base (stand) for the router table to stand alone. It doesn't look like much-- just a bunch of pre-drilled L-irons and bolts. But it is very solid and puts the table top at a nice 38" working height.
4151 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works perfectly on my Makita 2705 (10 inch portable table saw). The Makita won't take my 8" dado, so I had to downsize. But this works perfectly well, cutting as deep as I need for hobby work.
I suppose I could just get a new bottom plate but the thing is brand new, guess I'll spend the extra $10
6227 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This is the first time I've been moved to write a review. We have had three of these saws go bad in the past two weeks, and I'm just disgusted. I don't know if it is just the orbital model, or all the new Milwaukee sawzalls, but these things drop like flies on our site. We do remodelling projects with a small crew, and the Sawzalls and Skilsaws get the most use. At least the Skilsaws are still as good as they used to be (though I switched to the Bosch version). I'm thinking I need a Porter Cable or Bosch reciprocating saw to replace my burned out Milwaukee.
7486 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You can go through a lot of these in a hurry! I originally bought a selection of screws (different sizes in coarse and fine thread). The 1.25 inch pan head, coarse thread are the most commonly used. 1000 may seem like a lot, but I went through a significant number building base cabinets for my workshop. This is a great value.
The dust bag works well, but it is super when I hook my dust collector up to it. I've had no problems with the dust bag coming off, it requires a twist and pull to get it off.
8855 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Hemmed and hawed over the price. Finally had to buy one for a class that didn't want me to use the General I got at Home Depot for a about 1/5 the price. The Starrett is finally worth the money. The quality difference is huge. It will be the last one you buy.
This adjustable work stand is not only good for the professional (hey, I have seen them use them in ways I will never understand), but it is wonderful for the hobbyist. It is easy to store, not taking up much room and once you actually read the directions (something I am pretty bad about not doing), the working of the thing is a snap.
5596 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is longer than the 180 grit wheel that came with my Drill Doctor XP, but fits ok. Fast cutting for the larger drills but leaves a little rougher surface.
There is a plastic belt with notches that connects two toothed wheels on the back of the vise cranks, so, supposedly, you can turn only one crank and the other will turn by itself. Occasionally, that belt slips (although it is easy to reinstall) and cranks do not turn in sync. To avoid slipping of the belt and having to deal with reinstallation, I turn both cranks by hand.
568 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had the Xtra Flex 2 LED Book Light for well over a year now, and I absolutely love it! I'm able to attach it to a book or to my Kindle (version 1).
1783 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 this bag appears to be of a lighter material. However, it is adequate for its purpose. No problems so far.
- light weight
8508 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Used this blade for cutting masonry stucco, concrete. Works like a charm. Cuts into concrete like it's butter. (creates lots of dust!)
2028 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a Porter-Cable sander and biscuit joiner, and this hose works perfectly with both. I hook it up to the shop vac, and wow. At least 95% less sawdust in the air than with the little bags. Highly recommended.
- Trojan should use high-quality plywood for the table instead of half inch MDF. MDF looks cheap, the edges can break off, and you wouldn't want it to get wet.
I decided to reorder the saw from Amazon. As usual, no problems with the return/refund. I received the 2nd saw today and it's perfect.
2706 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I took this flashlight into the crawlspace from Hell for a job that had me in a nasty wet dusty muddy environment for six long days. It produced great light while taking a beating. About three or four hours of constant light on a single battery charge. It's ability to stand up and point its head as needed was invaluable as it freed up my hands. I was so happy that I got this just before taking on this job. Just luck on my part. No plan. Anyone who wants to be prepaired for the dark could do a lot worse.
3499 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This should come standards with all miter saws in my opinion. The stops are much more substantial that the stock photos suggest. The are made out of 1/8" steel and are VERY sturdy. They do somewhat interfere with the locking screws for my dw715 on the table extensions though. I use a miter stand so it does not affect my usage. Also come with nut backing plates for saws without tapped holes on the sides. Highly recommend to anyone doing crown.
I cannot speak to its suitability for a professional framer, but it works great for me.
Take care of these batteries and they will last for years.
9268 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great coupler!
Bottom line, if you want a quality, durable chiseling bit for tile removal and similar tasks, this is the about the best out there. Again, if you are using a lighter duty chipping hammer like the DEWALT D25213K, this is the widest you will want to go. A 2" wide bit needs to be paired with a medium or heavy duty chipping hammer.
4444 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a solidly built block plane that will give you years of service once you spend a little time and tune it up right. Nearly every plane made requires some fine adjustment out of the box so that should not be considered a negative when purchasing this item.
626 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent cute reading light for the kids. Nice and bright, LED light as well.
Tool made from hardened steel which feels good in the hand and know it is safe to use
2) With a mill file I worked the mouth so that the blade would sit down properly and protrude below the sole. This meant removing a bump and some material where the blade rests just back of the opening. The blade, because it is thin, still flexes a bit when clamped and rises up, so there is still a little work I need to do. About 30 minutes of effort...so far. I think this is the most important modification I've had to do.
- A little too lightweight for my likings
The dust collection works okay; I have a small hose adapted to my shop dust collector, but it does take some getting used to, dragging a hose around with your tool. The construction of the fixture is very heavy-duty; it should last a long time with continuous use.
6082 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This is an up dated review. Used it for a year and it never worked well. The only stuff that stayed in the mail was large heavy chips, even after I tried everything to battle the intake. This is just flat out a poor design.
5716 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This product is a high quality zero clearance insert made to fit exactly for the Powermatic 66 saw. It fits well and is very flat unlike some others I have tried.
304 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great light! The clamp is practical and sturdy, the neck holding the light is durable yet flexible and I love the two light settings and the EASE of the on/off/switch button! Very nice value. Provides lots of light!
7055 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased 4 of these clamps. I use them to make jigs and fixtures for my wood working. I found these clamps to be very sturdy and works well in my application.
20 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I think these look very cool little fibers attached to the flake give off a cool sparkle
- Can buy an optional AC adapter for it to use without batteries!
8246 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 This stack was a gift from my daughter in 2016, I didn't get around to using it until 2017. The rip quality is amazing, it cuts clean, perfect grooves. The crosscut quality is terrible, the dadoes are nigh unusable. I've had nothing but problems with Freud lately (see my other reviews). Saw setup was checked,everything was spot on. Less than .0005" runout at the arbor, blade within .0005" of the miter slot. My old, dull, Freud blades are cutting way better than these new blades. I think this is the straw that broke the camel's back. It is unlikely I will ever buy Freud again.
6908 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This 14" Aluminum Pipe Wrench arrived quickly (I ordered a Wednesday afternoon & it arrived by the following Monday afternoon) and in great condition. It was packaged fairly well and recieved no damage in transit. This was one of the best deals for this tool that I found in my online searching. Very happy it arrived quickly as we're in a production environment & have a constant need for these types of tools, but are always looking to save some money. The wrench is in great working order - works as expected & described!
Now, it works beautifully. It deserves 5 stars on performance BUT I would have liked to know that such a modification was necessary so I'm giving it a four. I could have easily ruined my blade, insert and/or workpieces!
NOT WORTH 100$ for a non-adjustable depth adjustment. Amazon sells the Mikata and Ridgid drywall guns as well, and as much as I'd hate to, I'd recommend you save yourself the time and get another brand.
498 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I keep it attached to my night stand when not in use. it clips easily to the top of a book or is strong and sturdy enough to be planted down and aimed in the direction you want light. It has 3 modes, high (two LED's), low (1 LED) and off. the light is very direct and doesn't bother my wife when sleeping sleeping. Plus, leaving it at the bedside, it doubles as a emergency light/bathroom guidance light if necessary.
There are small indicator lamps on the top of the light assembly that let you know which power level you're on.
8039 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Ok, this is no Lee Valley, Lie Neilsen plane etc, and the title marks it as contractor grade anyway (not fine cabinetmaker) so I wasn't expecting a perfect tool. out of the box the product seems strong and quite well made. The sole is as flat as it needs to be for the type of work the block plane is used for. All adjustment features seem to work well, although a little stiff out of the box until you use them a little more, then they start to free up a little and are easier to adjust etc.
If you want steel guides, the Milwaukee's 49-54-0700 set comes with a nice case, and the steel finish looks a whole lot better than P/C's. Unfortunately, the three largest guides in the Milwaukee set are also too long for many dovetail jigs
Well, I've had this saw now for 8 years. It is still as good as new with typical woodworking and homeowner use. Even though it is "only" a 13 A saw, it is very hard to find something that slows it down at all. I have just sold this to my brother, for two reasons:
6214 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The best demolition blade I have ever used. It resists twisting and bending when you're cutting pieces that can come loose. Cuts right through lumber with nails embeded in it. I've even used these to cut tree roots when dirt would have ruined a chainsaw. If you've got a tough job to do, this is your blade.
4573 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was looking for some high-quality replacement blades for my radial arm saw. I've had this saw for about 25 years and have used a variety of different blades including the "hollow-ground" versions which were my "best" blades. They haven't been cutting well for some time and recently started burning so I knew it was time for replacement. I had no idea where to turn so I spent some reading reviews on Amazon. After stumbling on these Freud blades, I decided to give them a try based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews from other users and the fact they didn't cost a fortune. I ordered three different thin-kerf designs including the combo, glue-line rip and negative rake miter. So far I've only used the rip and the combo blade but am completely impressed. They are much quieter than my old blades and leave a beautiful, clean cut. They also glide through the material easily without leaving any discoloration. I wish I found these years ago!! I wouldn't hesitate to purchase them again.
689 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good product good price
These clamps are durable (I drop them on concrete all the time) and they hold up very well.
Since I use this router for woodworking and it spins faster than conventional larger routers, I wanted to make sure that the bits that I use could safely withstand the higher rpms. I contacted Freud and they strictly advised me not to use their woodworking bits in it. A Milwaukee company representative also told me not to use their bits. People at the local Bosch service branch said that their bits would be safe to use. When I contacted the Whiteside Machine company, a plant manager took the time to correspond with me and make some bit selection suggestions. The Whiteside bits are not only safe at higher rpms, but Fine Woodworking magazine rated them as the best in a recent test and Norm Abram (New Yankee Workshop) recommends them too. So I've been using Whiteside bits and have been impressed with their sturdy construction (very substantially built) and quality of cut.
6337 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellent for my dust collection system
So, if you want a QUALITY dado set at a fair price, then look no further.
8141 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Homeowner review.
I spent a lot of time researching scroll saw's before purchasing the Dewalt. It will not be used everyday, but hopefully will be used a lot for a long time. So I wanted a machine that would last a long time and I believe the Dewalt will do the job for me.
I'm very disappointed in the lack of quality here. I was a DeWalt fan until this, reading the reviews of difficulty, getting one that is not adjustable, and testing it at the local "home" stores and finding the same thing.
3795 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I own a 58-860 and believe this will fit but what does exact product with no Delta label mean? First off the label on the original is Purolator. Second if this is supposed to be exactly the Purolator part why isn't that label mentioned? I'd be leary of a part that is unlabeled keeping 1 micron dust from my lungs.
3469 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had bought the Porter Cable 4" Whisper Series about a year ago. I previously used a 3x21" Sears. Did the job, but this PC is in a whole different category. Some of the more important features: Positive tracking-when you set the belt adjusting knob, the belt stays adjusted. Some belt sanders creep on you, and require frequent resetting. Annoying to say the least. Also the belt change feature is nice. A simple lever you pull out, then push back in. Quiet-you do not have to wear ear protection to use this. Hearing protection is always a good idea though. It is heavy, but to me this is an advantage. You don't have to push down on the unit, in order to get the job done. To those who mention that you have to keep an eye on the machine, because it can take away too much material too fast, that is because they are using a coarser grit than is required for the task. Finer grades give you more flexibility, and removal is more gradual and even. A belt sander is not designed to replace a finish sander.
7520 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 For some reason this was not included in my case. There is a nice spot for it in the case. Nice to have when you need it. Sturdy stamped metal. Include 1 brass-plastic wing-nut and 2 small spare wing-nuts. Measurements are accurate.
Rolling the bandsaw anywhere is easy, and never feels like tipping. Definitely recommended, especially for the smaller shop.
2970 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Happy
5610 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I bought this hoping I could slide it onto the outside of my tablesaw dust port and attach my shop vac hose to it. Both the outside of this adapter and the outside of the tablesaw port are 4". In other words it is a male to male connection. I could not find a female version.
For someone like me who doesn't hammer for long stretches of time the all steel estwings are the way to go. You will never have to buy another one or fool with replacing handles. That being said I know pros at habitat for humanity who hammer all day long on framing jobs and they all use wooden handled hammers because it deadens the shock to the elbow. Most of them use Vaughan California Framers / Blue Max which really are nice hammers, but all wood handled tools I've had seem to need a replacement handle after a while. After replacement its just never as good as it was new. I'll stick with the eternal swamp hammer and its kin.
4972 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A good blast gate for an odd sized hose run. Minimal leakage. Highly reccomend using the Big Horn Keyed hose clamps to make it easy.
One last item is about aligning the mortising chisel and fence. While I haven't made an alignment jig yet, I plan on making one by very carefully aligning the fence then making a single hole into a straight piece of wood. After that I can just plug the chisel into the hole and use the attached board to align the fence. I will go ahead and drill a hole using all four chisels.
4526 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great
6370 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It's glue. I sticks thing together. What else can I say.
321 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The book light is lightweight, and bright enough to easily read a book or magazine in the dark...now I can read in the middle of the night in bed without bothering my partner...
7087 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When you need a pipe wrench, nothing else will suffice.
558 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this so I could read in bed and not disturb my husband. It provides fantastic light that's easy on the eyes. I love it so much I bought 4 more for my kids for Christmas.
3914 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 The Freud JS-100A is my first biscuit joiner. I picked it because it looked well made and inexpensive. After two years, I now use biscuits for everything and am putting the Freud to heavy use. It is an increasingly annoying resident of my shop; as of today I am in the market for a better-designed joiner.
We clipped it onto the headrest post so that the light would be right between the two rear seats (in a 2001 Saab convertible with black interior). The kids really enjoyed reading their respective books, and never complained about needing more light. We ordered another, so that they can each have one to themselves. The two-level brightness is a nice feature (probably works well with a non-backlit e-reader), and the goose-neck is soft enough to bend with fingers, but firm enough to stay where you want it. Well built, and uses common batteries.
5804 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good tools
I've cut through 1.25" EMT conduit, hardwoods, softwoods, nails, screws, and combinations thereof. The saw never bogs down.
3293 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I couldn't decide between a table saw and a miter saw. I think I made the right decision by going with the Bosch B3915. It is a very high quality tool. At first I was concerned when the saw arrived because the packaging was very minimal for such a heavy item. Parts of the saw were poking through the box. Bosch really needs to rethink how they package their tools for shipping. Fortunately, there was no damage. After unpacking the saw I tested the settings. Two of the settings were off, but only by a millimeter or two. It only took me about 30 minutes to correctly adjust the saw. It is just a matter of loosening and adjusting some bolts. However, it can take several tries to get it just right. The documentation was excellent and made the start up very easy. Once, you are familiar with the saw I imagine it would only take a few minutes to make adjustments. Bosch claims the saw comes adjusted, but it was clearly off when it left the factory.
I have no idea if the dust bag works because I always use a shop vac, which seems to capture about 99% of the dust if not more!
2536 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits and works great.
footer. Quality is hard to find today but this product has the whole package.
6863 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Satisfied.
Don't miss out on this deal or else you'll pay full price. This is a needed tool if you're going to do stairs as part of your job.
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I highly recommend this fine American Made (!) product.
6888 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product. Great service. Thanks!
Cons
2788 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have had this saw for many years. Started with a Craftsman single speed in '91. Advanced to variable speed Craftsman, bought a third Craftsman. Then got serious about scrolling. (Wish I hadn't bought so many Craftsman) Really wanted the RBI Hawk but just couldn't justify the expense. When I saw this saw at Rockler, I tried it and was quite impressed. Purchased it and have not been sorry. Scrolling got better, sales went up so I could afford the RBI Hawk. But I was so used to the DeWalt I found myself going back to it. The learning curve on the Hawk was a little more than I had time for. The Hawk now sits idly by while I scroll happily on the DeWalt. I have not had any of the problems indicated by the negative comments of this saw. I have to laugh at myself, as the very expensive Hawk just sits and watches the DeWalt happily hum along and work its arm off. I don't think I even attached the hold down foot as I find it visually difficult to scroll with it on. None of my saws have the hold down foot on them . I think anyone can get a bum saw, and it looks like DeWalt had some issues with farming their product out to a "cheaper" manufacturing plant. Guess they got what they paid for, but I have been happy with this saw and must have gotten it before they chose to manufacture it elsewhere. I use a 6" piece of 2X4 to hold the arm up and now I see there is a device out there to attach to the arm to hold it up, but the 2X4 works great for me.
The hose is 1 1/4 inch OD, with the intake fitting at 1 inch ID, so that it fits snuggly on all Porter Cable random-orbit sanders. The hose outlet is 1 1/2 inch ID. Both the hose inlet and outlet thread (in reverse) onto the hose, so it is easy to remove them to clean out the hose, to shorten the hose, or to make other adjustments. The hose length is about 128 inches, without stretching, including inlet and outlet. The small diameter of the hose makes it much more convenient to use with a hand-held sander than the larger size hoses of any of the various brands of shop vacuums, and, since it is only carrying dust, it works better as the air is moving faster.
7146 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My old Chopmaster blade was worn and I needed to send it in for sharpening but I had nothing to replace it while it was out. I use the miter saw all the time. So I bought a second Chopmaster. I forgot what an amazing blade this is! (and I didn't realize how dull the old one was!)
400 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They work great. The light is bright but it has a one or two light feature so you can soften it if needed. The clips are strong and although I abuse them I do get a lot of use before the goose neck gets loose and wobbly. For the price I just get another. A few older ones I have taped in position on things. They seem to light forever seldom requiring battery changes.
406 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This Xtraflex 2 Super LED Pink clip light is great not only as a Kindle or book clip lamp but as a sot light food reading in almost any situation. It's flood is greater than my outdated LED flashlights.
7587 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This insert fitted the opening in the table and sat about 10 thou below the surface of the table. A piece of adhesive tape as a shim and the fit was perfect. Clamped a stout board over the insert, raised the blade a couple of times and instalation was done. Something that previously took me a lot of time and messing around is complete in less than 5 mins and the final result is far better than I could have made from MDF or solid hardwood, making this one of the most cost and time effective saw upgrades you could make..
6954 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The title says it all.
6099 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Not a reducer for 4 inch hard plastic. This will not fit over a 4 inch pipe on an exhaust fan.
My main priorities for a replacement set were; 1) good carbide, 2) good clean cut and flat bottom, and 3) price that won't break the bank. Obviously that last point eliminated the 10" sets, and even if you could find a decent price on a 10" set, chances are you're going to sacrifice on the carbide and/or cut. As far as my intended use, since retiring I now just make cabinets, bookcases, and woodwork for family, friends and fun. So my budget was under $150.
6916 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I haven't compared this to a lot of bags but I find it heavy and uncomfortable to want to carry those few things on a daily level ( I end up using a side bag instead) and it's a bit small to have a as a go-to bag for projects outside of the shop. The pockets are also too small to be helpful. I have stabbed under my fingernails a few times looking for bits, screws, pens and the like.
Another drawback of the product: the pins are not sharp at all comparing to the Surveymaster's. In test, the pins couldn't penetrate into some plywood area under the roof, and hence couldn't get any readings.
2529 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It adds what was missing. This should be part of the original package. Great tool.
2198 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Dewalt always a good quality. Works great. I use a 3/4" self feeding augure drill bit plenty of power don't slow down not even a little.
2438 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Even better quality than I expected. with additional rails for different models of routers. Solid, well built, sturdy feeling.
Hope this helps people who are having a hard time assembling it and issues with the boards.
3623 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You'd think it would be easy to find a miter saw that cut straights, angles, and bevels accurately (without having to adjust them every time), but alas no. I went through a couple of cheaper brands hoping to save a few bucks... live and learn. This saw doesn't have all the bells and whistles of some other brands, but it cuts true.
8893 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Price point can't be beat on this Japanese saw. Doing precision hand cutting is so much easier with pull cut saws! When this one wears out I will just buy another exactly like it. You won't be disappointed.
The router's downfalls are that it doesn't lend itself to be conveneint to use on a router table. The plunge lock lever needs to be pushed and held all the time while you are adjusting the depth. Makes you wish you had a third hand. It also does not have a shaft lock, so bit changes require two wrenches.
3899 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 The product it not manufactured for precision. You will definitely shorten the life of your drill press. The chisels themselves are razor sharp though. Im going back to the old school way to mortise and tenon
1082 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had a pair of bedside lamps that took these bulbs. One lamp got broken and I threw it out. The other continued to work fine until I dropped it on the floor and broke the bulb. I think I had it close to twenty years on that one bulb. The package contains ten or twenty of these bulbs. That should be enough for several lifetimes.
8630 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you want a hammer forever this is the one. I needed a smaller version of the 16 oz that I bought back in 1966 for the electrical work I do to carry in my small pouch. Estwing cost a lot more than the wooden handle ones but you buy it for LIFE.
1) First of all, the profiles never REALLY fit what you're sanding, so there's always a point early-on during the sanding where the aggressive action of the sander wears right through the sandpaper and you start leaving black rubber streaks on your material (the profile is now rubbing the wood directly).
Difficult to Get 100% Accuracy
3.) The new 330 is rated at 14,000 RPM, where as the old one is 15,000. This probably makes the brushes and bearings last longer, although the brushes don't seem to be the same quality as on the older unit. Either way, the extra 1,000 RPM helped a lot when trying to avoid swirl marks with a course grit. The 340 is also 14,000 RPM, but 1/2 the price.
1109 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 these did not work at all. must be a flaw in manufacture!!!
6100 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect fit. Does what it was meant to do.
Can't speak to the longevity as of yet, but so far so good. Even if they don't last as long as the "brand name" version, the price difference would more than make up for that. Very pleased!
7545 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After ordering two blanks to make my own, which didn't work that well, I ordered the Leecraft for my Delta Shopmaster. It fit perfectly and was a breeze to size for a single saw blade. I ended up ordering two more for dado stacks.
3216 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Simple to attach, however the image does not show that there is a plug on the end, I thought it might have hooked up internally. No big deal as I had an available outlet on my work bench. The two screws that have to be removed in order to mount the lamp must have been tightened by some massive piece of machinery, I was able to hook an extender on the supplied allen wrench to break them loose. I don't think I was able to tighten to the factory setting, but if they do vibrate loose CA glue will fix the problem.
4480 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 My complaint is not with the blade. It is a good blade for the money, but the Teflon ( DuPont or not ) hinders my rating. I was all set to buy this blade and called down to my local sharpening shop, who also sells Frued products. The guys there ( who have a good reputation locally ) said not to bother with a Teflon coated blade. He recommended the Frued LU91M010 ( the same blade w/o the red Teflon coating ). He said that frquently he notices that alot of carpenters have sanded the Teflon off around the arbor to keep it from slipping, and that uneven wear in the red Teflon is evidence of friction ( either because the blade is not true or the coating is not absolutely uniform) . Could be the saw he said, but not on as many as he has sharpened. The obvious side effect of of the uneven wear in the coating, is that likely that red coating is stuck to your trim & moldings. I was disappointed because I have come to appreciate Teflon coated router bits, but the pros usually know. I still bought Frued, it just isn't red.
4514 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Hundreds of cuts later, still going strong
1221 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Thanks!
1448 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Haven't used any yet so I can't speak to the quality of the bulbs right now but the package deal will ensure I don't get stuck without replacements when necessary. Much cheaper buying in quantity...beats going to Lowes or Home Depot and paying close to this much for one bulb. If they last it will be a great buy.
8799 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Hands down the BEST square I have ever purchased. Solid and true. Glad I spent the extra dollars- good tools are dear, but well worth the purchase!
9180 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very high quality. Made in the USA! Nice pliable and tough hose made with well built connectors. Should last for years.
Fine teeth side wonderful for small cuts, small pieces.
6903 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Big enough to hold planes, dovetail saw, etc., plus lots of pockets (not shown or mentioned in the product description) for smaller items. Tough construction, wide mouth for easy tool access. What's not to like?
230 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great book light and was just what I was looking for. The light illuminates brightly for me to see perfectly unlike others I have purchased. The flexible 'head' makes adjusting a breeze.
I made up a new zero clearance insert for it (3 actually, as its a Dado!) and It has been absolutely wonderful for boxes.
The dado's are clean, flat along the bottom (unlike
2861 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does NOT fit WEN 12 inch planer. Wrong shape, wrong size, and no pin holes for the Wen guides to attach to. No amount of modification is going to make these work on a Wen. They look like great blades. They are quite thick and appear to be made of a quality steel.
2994 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Replacement bulb works as it should no complaints
4584 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Serious Tool. I had a "hand-me-down" Sears unit. It's gone now. This is a very capable, effective unit. Treat it with respect and it will provide results. The instructions are complete and clear. I would recommend a solid clamping-down of the work before cutting. Get the three sizes of the biscuits before you find you needed the other size.
It is not easy to get all the tool and all the parts in there and the cable is bent pretty good
2929 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I opened the package and WHAT!!!! There were 2 in there. Bonus!
910 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We got our daughter a loft bunk, and put this lighting under it. It allows her to have an easy night light, but its main benefit is additional lighting in an area where the main light is obscured by the bunk bed itself.
3834 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Purchased this item for my Powermatic 2800 drill press, I needed a tilting mortising machine. This product for its price point (only $99) is well made, instructions are clear and packaged nicely. Comes will a fitted plastic case for storage. The hollow chisel bits are not of the best quality nor polished to any meaningful degree, it is a trade off for the money spent. I will look for a better quality hollow chisel bits as well as a one inch hollow chisel bit. I have a HF hollow chisel machine that I will give away or have my scrap metal guy come and get it; money not well spent, buy cheap, buy twice or more!
824 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Outstanding Value !!!! I've been paying $6 apiece at the local Home Depot or Lowes. Be sure your voltage is right before you order. Don't handle the bulbs with your bare fingers. Use the little plastic bag the bulb comes packed with to hold the bulb during installation.
691 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These are as good as I have been able to buy. I use these on some outside lights, they have been a nuisance due to how long they last, I think its the fixture and the bulbs. These last as long or longer than the same bulb that costs much more at a big box store. I am looking at LED but I tried one a couple of years ago and that did not work 2 weeks, these bulbs are lasting over 6 months on a electric eye system.
1146 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Much cheaper and works fine.
Not critical but the bit changes could be updated. I like doing things the old fashioned way and using wrenches to change the bits doesn't bother me.
6311 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 As a hobby woodcrafter, I find this table quite adequate for my needs. I've seen the high priced/high quality tables and I'm clear this is not in that league, but for what it is designed for, it does very well.
6728 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased a number of these clamps because of the size and the ability to apply and remove them with one hand if I had to hold something else with my other hand. The clamps work as expected and hold first time, every time. The locking mechanism works great and holds so well that it is sometimes difficult to release. The self adjusting jaw pads allow for an uneven surface without denting the surface like a fixed pad would. I have never been disappointed by an Irwin product and these clamps are no different.
9467 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 came a-part... didn't really do what i expected...
- Stand lacks a handle when it's being used as a hand-truck. One of the rollers serves that purpose, but an actual handle would be better.
9417 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have built a number of decks over the years for homes I have owned. All of them have had real wood top deck boards. Regardless of treated pine, cedar, the deck boards all had some amount of twisting, bowing, uneven edges, etc. This year I needed to "re-deck" our old deck - 30' x 20' - that I built 20 years ago. The CCA treated joists and posts were still in good condition, so I only needed to remove the old decking boards and install new ones. We of course looked at many composite boards, but the only ones we liked the looks of were five times as expensive as real wood. So, we chose the standard 5/4" x 6" real wood treated pine from Men-A-Rds. I recalled from past projects the struggles I had in getting real wood to line up, and decided I might try this tool. I looked for a few weeks on ebay but a used one never was listed. So I purchased this new one from Amazon. What a great use of my money!!!! Because I was using real wood, most of which was still wet / heavy with preservative, I wanted to install my boards tight up against each other with no gap as they will shrink a little over time and give me a nice 1/8" - 1/4" gap once they dry out and shrink. Once you get the hang of how to use it, regarding exactly where to place on joist to get tightest fit in locked position, you will love it too. In my case, because this was a re-decking, and my deck is up 10+ high off of ground, I kept the existing old deck boards in place so I could stand on them, and only removed one or two old boards at a time, and replaced with new boards one or two at a time. In some cases, where there was not quite enough space between and old board and new one to drop tool down onto joist, I used the old board as a support and then used tool to pry between old and new boards. In most cases I was able to use one hand to "lock" the tool into place, in other cases once I put pressure on it I sometimes had to hold with one hand or a leg before I got my first screw in. Regardless - it worked like a charm. This is much better than other tools where you have to hold in place with pressure 100% of time, or pound some wedge device onto joist. If you are thinking you might need or want this - don't hesitate - buy it. I also purchased the inexpensive orange "jig-a-deck" plastic guide and that tool enabled me to easily and quickly get my screws lined up, so that they all look nice and straight and even.
4713 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits on a dw713 type 1 saw.
1616 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 perfect replacement
2130 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good quality accessory. Attaches easily to the saw. Fasteners and tool included. Supports slide in and out easily and provide extra support for longer pieces.
4378 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Got work to do, you had better have the correct and sharp blade, this one works great!
8970 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 As described.
3340 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly what I needed and works perfectly good quality
This was the reading light I wish I had purchased this first time. I bought the silver one, which is much much cheaper than the other color options available.
I like the case. It is sturdy, easy to use and very useful.
3350 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It is a wood stop, so it isn't rocket science. These little stops do the trick and are more accurate than the jig I was using. I would recommend these to the average DIYer installing crown to the experience pro.
"If you can find these Milwaukee V18 Lithium product's buy them, they aren't made to last like these anymore". Unfortunately, a product that was made too good for consumer's during the ever growing Wallstreet!!!
5258 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked extremely well to connect my Delta 14" bandsaw dust port to a vacuum attachment. Had the typical problem where the port on my bandsaw was 5" and couldn't figure out how to hook it up. Went with one of these (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B6JE7DA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00) and had to pop the outermost rivet to get it to fit over the 5" output as they are the same size and then sealed it up with Foil Duct tape. Worked like a charm and used a 10' 4" powertec dust collection hose (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VRVGUA?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s02) with a 4" to 2.5" reducer (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000223YJ?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s03) to connect it to my shop vac. Works great and helps keep the project dust down as I don't have a central dust collection system setup.
To those saying "if it looks the same and it fits, I can't tell the difference, so what"? Would you say the same thing about an obviously fraudulent water filter that you use to treat your drinking water? Nope, so why do the same for a filter that is supposed to remove the ultra fine dust from the air in your shop and protect your lungs?
6407 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best value available in wood glue - in my opinion. This stuff works well, cleans up well and really is stronger than the wood itself. I have used it for years and never had an issue of any kind.
3509 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Typical of Dewalt accessories, this item is grossly over-priced. It is made of thin metal and I never got a sense of precision when I installed this on my Dewalt 12" compound miter saw.
8168 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Easy to use, have only used it a couple of times so far, but for my infrequent use, it was a great price and value for what it offers with multiples sizing.
5543 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Producr arrived as described. Good product and price made this purchase a good deal. I recommend this product and seller.
9792 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Sketchy quality. Bent shaft, causes problems with setting screws.
8952 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought my Rousseau 2700 saw stand nearly twenty years ago. I am a professional cabinet installer and use this product with my 8 1/4" Makita bench saw. It has been used five days a week, 50 weeks a year for nearly 20 years. It looks awful, there is virtually no paint left on it, the table board and the out feed table are full of knicks, dings, and oops cuts. In addition to use as a saw, it gets used as a workbench, utility horse, mitre saw stand, and lunch table. Through out all the years of job site use, and sometimes abuse, it is still very acurate and holds it's square as well as the day it was new! In my thirty six years in the cabinet trade I've had many tools come and go. None of them can even hold a candle to the quality and durability of this saw stand. This product deserves fifty stars! Thanks Rouseau, you are the best.
1570 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price. Local brick & mortar had these for $5 each.
Neck is a bit short - another inch or so would have been much better.
900 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I had a lamp that I brought from Germany when we moved back to the States that used these bulbs. Since I hadn't lived Stateside for a while, I wasn't sure if I could get them anywhere. Amazon had the best price so I ordered. These bulbs look exactly like they do in the photo and came very quickly and well-packed. I got 10 of them and none are broken.
2288 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Delta 50-302 Outfeed Table is just the right size if your space is limited and you need portability. I also like the fact that when putting my saw in it's stored position, this unit folds down. There is nothing to remove. The adjustable leg comes in handy on my uneven floor. In seconds, I can have this table opened and adjusted to flatness.
Haven't checked the new one yet.
Get this drill.
Loving this bench and their customer service.
2444 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect fit. Like other experienced scroll sawers I raised the back up about 16 degrees for a better view and less strain on my neck. Love it.
4707 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 So I'm just getting in to making items with wood that are actually nice to look at. I grew up watching Norm and always admired his skill and his TOOL collection!
9141 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Ok
Ultimately I decided to go with this one, perhaps my expectations were to high, but for me it is just barely OK.
8477 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great tool, glad I purchased it.
5164 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This is plastic and melts when used for a long time. My Fein gets hot after using for long periods of time and the metal base units works fine but these plastic bases are junk. Don't buy!
9242 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Sick of your lousy, leaking H*rbor Fr*ight coupler fittings? Get these! You'll love them! Real quality!
1348 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 you pay 7.00 for 1 at Lowes or home depot. this is an excellent buy
4636 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this I love! well built, easy to use. I've only used one other plate joiner in the past and from what I remember, this blows the other one away! I'm sure there are nicer ones out there, but, after my reviewing which one to buy (for the money I had budgeted) I went with the dewaly and I haven't been sorry for my pick. thanks dewalt
377 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a good LED light for reading that clips to my bed. Adjustable, flexible, and it uses 3 AAA batteries rather than expensive "hearing aid" type round cell batteries. Good product!
3516 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Easy to set up and with the dewalt miter makes crown work even a novice can tackle with confidence. If you don't get this and work around them then you have no idea how to make you life easier.
5286 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as described when connected to 4" x 20' Clear Flex Hose & the hose provided with Dust Right® Dust Separator. I would purchase again if needed.
3939 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I almost sent this thing back, since it didn't fit correctly on my Craftsman 15" drill press. Once I did some necessary modifications, however, (a couple of washers as spacers, mounting it a little lower on the quill collar, etc.) I was able to get it to work and decided to keep it anyway. Most of all, I like the versatility this kit adds to my old drill press. I figured I needed a dedicated mortiser clogging up my little shop as much as I need a (square) hole in my head!
Note also that the bulb glass is not frosted-- not that it matters if they don't light. $10 wasted.
583 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I bought this light because many reviewers were remarking about the brightness of the light. Even the name says "Mighty Bright". The light is not that bright. The small size also demands that you mount it higher above the reading material as the "footprint" of the light is too small otherwise. I suppose it would work in a pinch if your were out in a tent somewhere and wanted to read a little but for long term home use it is pretty much unacceptable IMO.
Came with a professional looking case.
The book light is well-made and has a rugged casing.
I can say without any reservations that this saw should be in every woodworkers tool box. If you don't have one buy it now because it is the best deal on this site.
9149 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 this was a gift also. So this is the best I can do.
2825 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a good value really works well in my saw.
4097 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Love it
This item is no substitute for a benchtop mortiser, but a good plunge router or a drill/chisel is! A benchtop mortiser is supposed to save you time and give you better quality. I'd argue that the time spent setting this thing up (and taking it back down), could be better spent either building a jig for router cut mortises or cutting them "manually" using a drill and chisel. The quality of the cuts it makes is so-so, meaning you have to tune them by hand anyway. So, on both the convenience and quality front it falls short.
382 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The unit feels very sturdy, and the picture is exactly the product you receive. The plastic clip seems likely to hold up nicely and stand up to the load of being clipped and un-clipped a LOT. The neck is finely jointed black metal, and it bends easily, but the weight of the light head can't bend it. The neck feels like it will stand up just fine to lots of bending. The light is fairly white to my eye. If there is a bluish tinge, it is very slight. And it's plenty bright enough for reading a book it is clipped to.
1274 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The pins seem to not make proper contact in my under counter puck lamps, but that was easily solved by putting a kink in the pins with a pair of needle nose pliers. The cost easily outweighs this negative, hence why still 4 stars. A 10 pack here cost less than 1 bulb at either the orange or blue store.
9124 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 OK
Adjustment is uncomplicated, although you have to do without the Delta's dial adjusters. But basically all you do is loosen the socket screws for the bearings and set them up correctly relative to the blade. You may have to adjust the upper wheel angle a bit as well, but in essence it is exactly what you did before (although you will now need two allen wrenches to change a blade). Once finished I ran some wood through and was suitably impressed. Properly set, the blade moves not at all, and the quality of the cut is excellent. Time after time.
7766 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Very nice Worth the price
No wooden handle to rot or come loose and strong as can be.
4914 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Blades I sharpen are for an agricultural research lab grinder used for soil samples.
I've since gone to local farm supply store and bought two of the red Goodyear 50 foot, 3/8 inch, 1/4 inch ends. Hooked up exact same couplers, zero leaks, zero issues. Sent other one to my Dad with same couplers. He hooked them up, zero leaks, zero issues. Don't forget to use a little plumbers tape before putting couplers on.
I do my work on a Craftsman Professional 10" tablesaw with a 1-1/8" long threaded arbor.
2724 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The edge guide is a must addition to the Dewalt router. Only wish, would have been nice to be included with the DEWALT DW618PK 12-AMP 2-1/4 HP Plunge and Fixed-Base package. Dewalt makes a quality tool in my book.
8993 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This works very well for my needs.
Oh and it's just hideous. I love how ugly this thing is. Like a big dumb robot head... that's green.
4604 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I'd give them 6 stars except that the part that wear out is the wheel and if I could just buy the wheels that would be perfect! They work great in a one person shop. great for cutting plywood or other large items that really want a couple of hands. I don't use them all the time, but when you want a really nice cut on something, and NOT telegraph the times you re-position your hands while pushing the work thru, these do help out.
3400 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 As several other reviews have said - definitely a good idea - Of the various accessories for the DW708, the one I think should have been included with the saw (or at least priced more reasonably). If it was...I'd give it 5 stars. Sturdy construction, particularly considering it's an offshore-built product. It is a bit wobbly until you clamp it down on the workpiece, but that's forgiven due to the ease of removal (for switching sides, removing for steep beveling, etc).
8696 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 There are dozens of ways to cut materials with varying degrees of success. If you already use the standard ones, especially a sawzall with a full set of blades you might feel you have your bases covered. But this Diamond cutting rim attached to a small angle grinder like the DEWALT D28402K makes life so much easier. I purchased one for a bathroom renovation and steam room project and needed something that would cut everything from cement board to concrete to wire mesh. This blade exceeded all my expectations. The cuts are straight and true and it eats through everything like a hot knife through butter. I found myself reaching for it to make quick cuts in sometimes cramped places and in seconds the job was done. It did some cuts that would have been impossible using anything else. If you're a DIYer you might not have considered owning a small angle grinder or a diamond saw blade in the past. But once you've used one like this Dewalt, you'll be very happy you added it to your tool arsenal.
update..6/3/13 .... received the new bamboo clamp boards today. They sent me all three boards not just the warped one that I told them about. Great customer service. Still loving the workbench. So versatile.
9818 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great product and price
4380 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Stanley invented metal hand planes, they are part of our history, like all hand planes you will need to check the flatness of the sole and more than likely finish the sharping of the blade but one you had performed these two items you will have a first class hand plane. Had i not lost mine on a job I would not have had to replace mine. The first one was 12 year old and did a fine job. I believe this replacement will also last me the rest of my life.
7575 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Not impressed. Owned one years ago. This one is crooked. Very disappointed. Have a much cheaper hammer I use instead. I'm embarrassed to even hang it on my shop wall.
3258 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 My local big box store sold me this bulb for my Porter Cable 18v Lithium Flashlight (model PCL-180FL). After about one half hour of continuous use the flashlight stopped working. Upon opening up the lens holder I discovered the bulb had melted through the bulb holder. Fortunately, the Porter Cable service rep took pity on me and is mailing me replacement parts so I can fix my flashlight. None the less, before buying this bulb, make sure it is truly compatible with your flashlight or you may end up destroying your flashlight. The correct bulb for the Porter Cable 18v series of flashlights (e.g. PCL-180FL and PCL-18FL) is a KPR 18v 0.3amp krypton bulb(Porter Cable part number #90534275).
6317 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just installed ~25 cabinets: uppers, lowers and pantries. The clamps worked very well. They tightened very well and never slipped. The 2 way clamping worked very well. Make sure you use the felt pieces that come with the clamps.
Well built, seems very smooth and powerful enough. It has a solid feeling, same feeling as my old reliable Skil worm drive but with less than half the weight!
**May come back later and update. I've ordered over 100 items in the last 3-4 years on Amazon and would rate this light in the top 5 products overall. Amazing.
839 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When they first arrived, I was a wee bit surprised that the lightbulbs DID NOT come boxed...they were placed loosely in a small zip lock type bag.
1850 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been building cabinets, rasied panels, bookcases, furniture, built-in shelves, wainscoting, and you name it for my home. I pride myself on accuracy and quality of workmanship like most people. It's hard to imagine a "power" tool as being elegant, like say a Lie-Nielsen brass hand plane. But, this is one of those rare jewels.
6504 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 clamps work grate
I have generally good performance from DeWalt tools and poor customer service from DeWalt customer service. It just happened again.
reversed the new blades teeth direction and made myself the perfect wood cutter for 1" size wood I turn on my wood lathe.
gadget - for example to determine how much a newly framed building will shrink, which can be useful when applying siding, especially if it is more than a single story. The uses are limited only by your knowledge or wood, and your applications.
3083 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have three of these bases; under a joiner table, a router table and a long planer table. All three work fine. My workshop has a smooth concrete floor and have never had a problem moving tools around but probably would not work too well on dirt or uneven floor.
Intensity fits what I would expect for 10W halogens.
2859 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've owned this circular saw for over a year now. It is heavy. I think most of the people who complained about the saw kicking tried to hold it with one hand. It has not kicked on me once when held correctly. Unless you bench 250, you want to use both handles all the time. Did I mention that the saw is heavy? Also, it is unlikely that the blade is bent. The blade never touches the ground because of the blade guard. When you are sawing, you can look down and see if the blade wobbles. The electric brake is not a safety feature. When you release the trigger, the blade still spins for 2-3 seconds. According to the instructions, the electronic brake is meant for certain precise cuts where you want to stop the blade from spinning without removing the saw from the cut. In retrospect, I think maybe a lighter circular saw without the electronic brake feature would have been a better buy.
882 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a G8 base, short halogen bulb. Measure your old bulb if you're not sure this is what you need. The color is a little warmer (yellower) than the bulb I replaced and just slightly dimmer. The difference is so slight that it doesn't bother me in the least. I have two lighted display cases side by side and it's hardly noticeable. If you are a perfectionist or obsessive about these things and have a number of these bulbs in use, say for under counter lighting, replace them all. These bulbs are very reasonably priced and have a good life expectancy.
6582 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've had these clamps for a few years. They are 2" clamps so I'm not expecting tons of pressure from them. I do use them on my woodworking drill press table to clamp a quick fence in place. I've had pretty good luck with them for that even with the table tilted more towards vertical.
7076 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 freud is the name of the game.. only bits and blades ill use.
8513 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Now that some hammers are costing over 5 times what this sells for and becoming fashion wear for carpenters this one is still great. It's not sexy like the titanium ones but it balances well, hits hard, and is a durable tool. I'm a pro and I've swung a lot of hammers. I can tell you that bigger is often not better, and mo' money is rarely a sign of better quality. Skip the "Death Stix" and titanium hype and get a hammer that just works. Your wrist will thank you at the end of the day.
4735 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These cut wood very well.
I think it is going to last forever.
2672 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased a similar edge guide for my porter cable router but I have to say I like the Dewalt version better, it comes with a vacuum port and adapters to fit various shop vac brands. The fine adjustment feature works quite well and it fits in the case that comes with the DW618B3 kit.
The not so good:
- No bright or dark spots
I usually run most of my tools at a minimum pressure of 80 PSI, but there are a few of the that need 100 PSI. This hose handles those pressures well, so it should easily handle lower pressure jobs. I've bought 3 compressors in my life but my favorite is Makita MAC2400 Big Bore 2.5 HP Air Compressor. As compressors go it is quiet and light, easily carried with one hand. (Well, easy for me, maybe not for you.)
I use it in front of a big gulp dust collection hood next to it with the blower blowing dust into the big gulp so I capture most of the dust except what is underneath which I get with my vacuum. I am mostly concerned with dust that I would breath. My air quality meter is usually in the single digits when it is running. I have a large Oneida 3hp dust collector.
3600 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I purchased this to help revive a paint job. This thing worked great . I wish that it came with a bonnet is my only complaint. If you look carefully there is one with a bag and two bonnets. I would buy that one just because you can go straight to work. No fault of the unit the picture is just deceitful. If it came with a hook and loop bonnet i would give it 5 stars.
3963 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These batteries last a long time. I have had mine for over a year and abuse them regularly. The charge time is quick too.
4920 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Let me save you time and money--I've researched all the jig saws out there and this is yet another solid, well designed/built tool from Bosch. No need to search any more-this is the one!!
7508 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is exactly what I was looking for! Quick shipment, awesome quality great communication. Will do business with again (already have) and recommend to others in the future!!
7404 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I can't get over how accurate and well made this router table system is. The base is extremely heavy duty, the steel must be an eight of a inch thick. Assembly is significantly easier than I would've thought. All the parts fit together and the finish is superb. I'm going to surprise my father with one of these for his birthday...It's nice to see this kind of quality still being produced in the USA.
9973 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Typical DeWalt quality. Good and honest tools.
The unit is very easy to install - it takes a couple of hours. I own a late model Unisaw and all the holes are pre-drilled in the cabinet for this table which made the installation very smooth.
3642 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 i have 3. works great, super bright.
4790 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this model because it uses the same size belts as my stationary sander. Works great, and I don't have to buy different size belts..
4179 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Really sharp and smooth dado set. They make my cheap table saw run smooth as silk. They cut some nice dados and rabbits. The chart included makes setting up your dado size a breeze.
2153 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These perform very good.
Porter-cable has a no-frills less expensive model. After using this one though I don't think I'd ever consider using the cheaper model. This one is so easy to adjust into position I couldn't imagine the cheaper one would be better.
I routinely abuse this little machine by doing long 12 radius roundovers on long beams and such, and it has never overheated or shown any signs of stress. I like the fact that it has a shaft-lock so that only one wrench is required to change bits. The button is not very well placed, however, and I seem to hit it occasionally during use. No damage has resulted, but it makes a lot of noise and is no doubt not good for the tool. Also, the power switch is not placed well, as it is a two-handed operation to shut the machine off.
6120 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Need to buy a 16 gallon metal garbage can. Also, like another reviewer indicated - (1) after twisting the hoses in place, use silicon around the connections to seal and (2) line inside edge where the top and garbage can meet with a door seal/gasket. Only reason a 4 is those two pieces of advice should be included with product instructions.
922 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I am replacing 50w halogens in my overhead ceiling lights. I found that the 50w lights overheat in my lights and even shut down until they cool off when I run them for over 1 hr at a time. These 35w bulbs give nearly as much
4084 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The best dado I have ever used.
9478 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This a must for your new compressor. It is long enough to tackle any job and is much better quality than the hose that comes with the compressor.
On the other hand, it cuts with very little tearout, even on plywood, and is very easy to set up. It also comes with very good instructions that take the guesswork out of how many chippers to add to get the desired width.
Again, I can't speak for all woodworkers, pro or amateur, but the thought of a board or a piece thereof traveling well in excess of a hundred miles an hour through my shop is not comforting, ESPECIALLY when I'm in the direct line of fire! The BBs with restricted rotation REDUCES the likelihood [there are few guaranties in life] of becoming a human dartboard or "that one-eyed, armed, legged, woodworker in Bay 16". It's hard enough getting around in a three-dimensional world, even harder when you can only see in two.
5041 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I don't know why anyone still uses these things. Everyone owns a vacuum, and if the nozzle doesn't match up perfectly we all know how to use duct tape.
6893 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just what I needed for a pistol shooters bag.
9158 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had my Paslode for about a year and a half now. I have to say,"I'm pleased." It's great for small jobs. If I know I'just building a few walls or something else that's only going to take a few minutes I go straight for the orange case and get this baby out. Why ? It has plenty of power to sink nails in new lumber. You might have a little trouble every now and then in old dry studs but you can always finish beating the nail in with a hammer. It doesn't happen very often. The time saved in not lugging a compressor and hoses around is priceless. They designed it so that it won't dry fire when you are out of nails which I wish everyone did. One thing I don't like is you can't bump fire the thing. You have to have the nose safety engaged and then pull the trigger. Then for safety you have to let off the trigger and place the nose again and pull the trigger. At least it's impossible to double fire. Another thing is that it doesn't hold much more than one clip of nails so you have to reload often. For these reasons I don't use it for anything that's going to take more than an hour. If I have a lot of nailing to do I want to be able to hold the trigger and bump fire the nails. It's so much faster. It's not as safe but much more productive. For remodels and pick up work ,this gun is great. For framing a house this is not the right tool. You need a pneumatic nailer and lots of hose. When mine decides to quit or it walks off a job site I will definitely replace it. It's just too handy to be with out.
UPDATE 08/07/14: Based on feedback from another user, I purchased an LED-based replacement head for this light... and it made a huge difference in output. While the beam is still tight (still somewhat spotlight'ish), the bright white output is excellent. Give it a try if you are looking for that type of boost (DEWALT DCL0900 Replacement LED Bulb
5174 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 All part of my centralized dust collector system. Much easier to use my chop saw and table saw without the mess in my garage.
9992 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Better than expected!
6216 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cut the old olive tree back to four trunk nodules with one blade to encourage new healthy growth. Even wedged a blade tight in my rookie ignorance of cutting underneath the larger branches, but pried it loose after much finagaling and the blade did not bend or break. I learned a lesson in cutting without damaging saw or blade, which is a big plus. And that olive wood is tough and heavy but the blade did not hesitate even on the trunk sized branches. I've trimmed smaller trees and took out damaging roots in the past with different blades but none have held up like this Ax blade. This was a big job, the largest tree I've worked on. I'm still using that same blade to cut fire wood from the large portions of tree. I'm impressed with the product.
4049 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this to replace the same blade that I have used and is finally wearing out. This is an Excellent blade.
9397 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm basing this on my previous purchase of the same air hose in a 10' length as I'm waiting for the compressor to set this up with. I purchase a inferior product previously and quality is always the best way to go.
55 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Magnificent.
Just below is a curious little sliding "safety" switch that moves side-to-side, unlike the speed control. Slide to the left and you can't engage the motor unless you are really really determined. I'm not convinced this is really necessary or even desirable [try getting that one little screw tightened that you can just about reach and. . .$#^$! You get the idea. Oh, now you can look for that screw that just fell off and bounced over. . .er. . .$)@#$!
7559 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Invaluable tool when framing, for tweaking that crap lumber you just bought at home depot or lowes. Even after you spent the afternoon pulling what you thought were 20 straight 2X4s out of a fresh pile, but the day after they still warp out on you. If you need more leverage just put some pipe on it and extend it out a couple feet.
8710 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Smooth dados
9390 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 amazing carving tool at a fraction of the cost of an Arbortech. carves surprisingly smooth.
8688 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Let me start by saying that I am not a contractor and I don't use my tools for a living. Having said that, I do all of my own home repair/renovation work and at one point or another I have built everything from furniture to room additions to a 24' by 40' pole barn. I have owned this hammer for a long time - at least 6-8 years, and although the metal has tarnished to a dark grey it is still in as good of shape as the day I bought it. The face has remained very flat and true and the handle grip is holding up just fine. I love the balance of this hammer and the weight is just right for jobs like framing where power is more important than finesse.
7756 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This product has a lot going for it: 1) ease of changing out hole bits; 2) cuts right through all but thick steel; 3) it comes with a variety of sizes of hole saws; 4) the case is rugged and convenient.
Take a look at Porter Cable's return policy... there's practically no risk in buying this tool! You're going to have the standard against which other routers are measured!
The quality of the uniguard is first rate. The large tube you see in the picture is heavy gauge steel. The only improvement I might suggest is making the blade guard (the pieces directly over the blade) were a little wider. I like the guard to be centered over the blade, but in this position, you can't fully tilt the blade without hitting the inside of the guard. All that means is that you have to shift the guard to the right an inch or two when you tilt the blade. Not a big deal. The tray on the big black bar is handy, but could stand to be an inch or two deeper and wider.
Still, if it protects your blade at all, it's worth having... if nothing else, for the extra peace of mind.
I clip it to my headboard, about 1 inch thick, it holds on there well. Two light levels from the switch (press once low, again high, again off). Flexi boom arm stays put once I put it where I want it.
I'm very happy with this purchase!
If it lasts a few years, I'll be happy at this price - although I would have paid extra for a detachable cord and a rip fence to be included in the giant red box...
5489 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works well with my shop vac, and I can go between different machines easily.
I read the box for the bulb I was trying to replace. It appeared to read 120V. Upon closer inspection, I found that it actually read 12.0V. The decimal was really small, but, still my bad. The reason the lights didn't work was (this is embarrassing, you know?) because they weren't 12V bulbs. Aye yi yi.
3725 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect companion for the Hitachi 8 1/2" sliding miter saw.
3687 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This collector does a fine job. It has great power and makes little noise. I ran hundreds of feet of hose and bought all kinds of blast gates and attachments for everything I could think of. It works but only for one tool at a time. I guess I'm trying to do too much with it. It will run all day without a complaint. I bought a remote start for it though . I think it's a good thing to have. If you have a small shop you can't beat this unit. It has a little more power than some of the others in this price range.
Color: Mine is a medium solid blue gray color. I was a bit uneasy about what color it might be, as it's made of recycled material and who knows what might come out of the melting pot. Someone else said they didn't care, as it wasn't a fashion accessory. True, but at the same time it's something you're going to see every time you use your saw, and I wouldn't have put up with something that blatantly made me cringe. And yes, I'm particular about how my tools look. Anyway, this color is fine and doesn't call attention to itself.
- Heats up over extended use
No Dust Collection System is complete without this product.
You can not fab one for cheaper using the same materials...its a
6176 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm very pleased with the quality of the workmanship of how this woodworker's vise is made! Only complaint would be that the installation instructions are not real clear.
2001 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works excellently
9982 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great tool.
685 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great
2901 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Well, I have yet to buy a DeWalt tool that I haven't been happy with, and this saw is no exception. This saw makes consistent cuts and has a ton of great features. I would make two suggestions when buying it that some people may overlook:
3308 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The Delta Universal Mobile Base works as well as I expected, and in the long run it should be a very worthwhile investment. At 22' x 24', my basement shop is spacious compared to the spaces I used to have to work in, but it is still not large enough to have dedicated space for all machines. Only my table saw, drill press, and bandsaw get that. This base was purchased for my 6" Delta jointer, which is pretty heavy to slide across the floor otherwise. The base allows me to position the jointer exactly where I have the open space and where I can reach it with my dust collector. Really, the the only complaint I have is that of the 18 carriage bolts it came with, 10 of them were 1/16" too short, which wouldn't allow the nuts to even start threading on. So I went to the hardware store to buy REAL 2" long carriage bolts, only to find out that they were 1/16" short too. Fortunately, I found this out while in the store, so I bought the next size longer, which was 2-1/2". Now they stick out too far and need to be trimmed. If the base would have just come with 2-1/4" long carriage bolts (if they exist) in the first place, I could have saved a trip to the store. This was a minor annoyance, but Delta really should just fix the problem. I would buy more of these if I needed them, but everything else is either going to stay fixed or already has wheels.
552 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 This product worked for one day then broke. I sent it back and got a full refund. It was easy to return, Go Amazon!!
Powerful, reliable and a joy to use. Highly recommended.
I would pay $20 or $25 for a Mighty Bright without blinking an eye. I believe what Amazon buyers are all benefiting greatly from is very low prices based on mass sales generated by listing beneath the great Amazon name.
None-the-less-
On the positive note, the dust collection work much better than some other saws I've owned, and I like the supplied hold-down clamp. I also own an inexpensive Ryobi 10 inch miter saw, and at $89 it's twice to machine this is. Heavier metal, and locks down positive--perfect miters. I'm going to go buy another after my experience with this.
7541 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used the tweaker the day I received it to build a deck I was working on, it really helped to straighten to joists before nailing. Simpy put the thing just works!
7527 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very happy , high quality and made in USA
The only draw back is he fact that you have to balance the head just right to keep the unit from tipping over.
6040 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is an excellent product - fits perfectly and does exactly what its supposed to do; I want to point out note that it also fits the DW745 saw. out of the box it does not fit the kerf splitter on the saw, but it is easily modified using the table saw to cut a slot in the insert.
My two main uses:
4056 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have owned this for about 9 years now and have had no issues. Plenty of power, fairly good balance and "feel", the base is wide enough to be stable, brake is good and depth adjustment is pretty good. Prior to this I have owned (and still do) a Black & Decker Sawcat and Super Sawcat. For my money and hundreds of hours on the job, the Super Sawcat was THE perfect circ saw. GREAT balance, plenty of power and good brake- also VERY wide baseplate- and LIGHT! Still have it and it's no longer in production as far as I know. Lots of pros in New England were using that in the 80's. Black & Decker sold out to DeWalt. I run finish blades on that puppy. I use this DW364 for framing and reno work. It's really pretty good but just does not have the balance that the Super Sawcat has.
3206 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect! Love my Dewalt... everything!!!
9667 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Milton quick coupler arrived promptly. Installed it and in minutes it was put to use. What matters does it work? As expected. No leaks. Good product. Well worth the money.
Only reason for taking off one star was that the product came damaged the first time. All the blades were fine but the red plastic case was cracked and had pieces missing. There were no pieces missing in the box so I assume it happened somewhere at or before getting to the Amazon warehouse. Amazon got me another one and I exchanged it out with no hassle.
April...I'm back with great news. These bulbs work just great, with much use,no heat problems, etc. I dropped my flashlight 5ft from a ladder and it landed on its side;It landed hard on concrete and I was concerned I had cracked the battery casing. No cracks, Bulb worked fine and still does.
3378 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These stops are a GREAT addition to my Dewalt compound miter (DWS780). They are well constructed of heavy duty metal that precludes even the slightest amount of "give" when in use. The only shortfall (literally) is the size of the mounting slots. These stops attach to the sides of the saw with large wing-nuts (provided). The mounting slots could be another inch in length to allow for slightly larger crown moldings, but then how many times do we deal with six inch moldings?
I come to a company like Porter Cable not for bare-minimum engineering but for robust "lifetime" engineering. Having a tool fail on the job is no good; I don't care what the warantee is like (in this case...past warantee).
In the past, I have used three different solutions to this problem:
2074 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have owned this router for about a year now, and every time I use it, I'm duly impressed. It's smooth and powerful, plus it does everything you could ask it to. It starts smoothly, and the electronic speed control acts as a "governor" that regulates the speed.
I figured I'd give this blade a try based on feedback and other info on woodworking sites.
1673 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Grabbed an extra collet for a porter cable router given to me in pieces. I got it working! Loving life!
The gooseneck is extremely flexible; it can be twisted or bent. I can adjust the height and direction of the light with total ease. It comes in very handy for directing the light on the verso or recto as needed as you're reading.
7859 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this bar all the time. Great for digging out nails without a lot of surface damage, and great for pulling off trim without wall damage. I've had it a few years.
2nd UPDATE: I am happy to report the replacement light has been going strong and has not had any issues.
2989 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just purchased this light today. Wow is it bright. I also have a Brinkman Q Beam Max Million rechargable 1,000,000 candlepower spot light that is cumbersome and weighs a ton, which I compared to the DeWalt DW908 this evening. I thought the Brinkman was really bright, but the DW908 is quite a bit brighter, and lights up a larger area. It's more like a floodlight than it is a flashlight. Also comes with storage for an extra bulb. Great product!
6234 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Not bad
1919 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This was bought at the same time as the plate joiner and require a cutter that didn't come with the tool.
Four stars because it costs too much and doesn't have a mounting screw. I am glad I didn't get hurt using my saw without one.
680 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great replacement for the Home Depot puck lamps. Great warm color. Nice build quality, don't freel 'fragile.'
6165 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good product!
Overall, very satisfied!!
7302 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great clamp at a great price.
3109 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 If your a DeWalt user like me, you'll love this charger. The fact that you have another charger on the jobsite is reason enough to buy one. But since this charger can crank out the tunes makes it that much better. It plays off of DeWalt batteries so you don't have to worry about extension cords. You can also hook up a Discman to it. The only downfall for me is the range of the antennae. It would be nice if I could pick up more stations. Other than that, it rocks
2289 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Mine arrived yesterday without incident. No damage to the table at all but I can see how others have had problems. Packing was not the best.
Repeatability with this sharpener is terrible. You will never get the same bevel angle twice, you're lucky if you can get a consistent bevel across the blade length once. All the adjustment mechanisms are primitive without any stops or detents or feature that would allow someone to quickly set it to achieve the same bevel angle more than once.
8752 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great tool, so thin you can play a song with it.
more evenly distributed than a wood handled hammer, where the weight is concentrated in the head itself
With the extension leg, short outside corner angles are easy to locate. At first, I wasn't sure I would need the extension but now I'm glad I have it. I have even used this tool for conduit bending when working with goofy angled runs. Really does eliminate time consuming trial cuts and bends.
I thought I would save some money with this particular model (The picture looked good), but I think I'll spend a little more next time and hopefully get something that works.
4206 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Wow first cut flat bottomed silky smooth cuts , and thus far very quiet. Making drawer bottoms plywood fits perfectly in grooves. all around great
Overall, I'm glad I have mine. I use it often and its never failed me. The going price for a new one is a bit steep though for what you get. But if they came out with an LED model, I'd buy it tomorrow!
5465 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We use Porter Cable routers for 80% of our needs.
5618 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A long fexible 2-1/2 inch hose makes vacuuming a car so much easier. This adapter fit my shop vacs inlet snugly making the vac more useful. The smaller hose wasn't cheap, but it's worth having & using.
Don't leave the battery unattended. A fully charged Paslode battery will take about 20 minutes to discharge. When the bulbs become almost too dim to see, I remove them.
It's a workhorse. It handles everything I've thrown at it. Very highly recommended.
6709 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is an inexpensive, but effective little tester. I have used it to test moisture content of the concrete slab in a basement of a commercial building having trouble with VCT glue seeping up through the cracks. There was one area that was the problem and the tester helped show the problem was probably a broken moisture barrier in that area.
2070 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have had this router for 12 months. It is table mounted with a lift and a fence on a long table attached to a table saw. It is attached to a dust collector which is a must. I rated the best dust book too. Yes dust, read it or breathe it! I have had many routers in my 35 years of wood working this is a solid and heavy router. It is best if table mounted because it is too heavy for hand use. Plenty of power. Real quality. Adjustable speed, slow start. It even sounds like a power house too. Great.
2700 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just started using this saw (I purchased the lefthand 6391) to complement my lefthand Skil 5510 5-1/2" Circular Saw. My old (20 years) 7-1/4" Skil saw was overdue for replacement. Even though I use my 5-1/2 for most of my cutting, I need a 7-1/4 now and then for heavier work like cutting 4x stock. Here are my impressions of the Milwaukee 6391.
683 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 product as described and works great...light output matches the kitchen under cabinet lights we've had going on 10+ years now...very happy with the bulbs we've use so far and know we have some left over to replace future burn outs...
8404 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I originally got this for a snow blower since it stays flexable in the cold weather and it does. I no longer have the blower so I use it for my lawn trimmer. It is good heavy duty and the lighted plug tells you right away if you have electricity. Sometimes that saves you walking all the way back to the plug to determine why the until stops working. Mostly it is for me I have pulled it out of the handle, a glance tells me just push it back.
My wife did purchase the "Amazon Frustration-Free packaging" and maybe the standard Black & Decker box would have helped - I don't know. I just know that the included multi-lingual instruction sheet is a JOKE!
use it a few times, it is very strong,
I just walked into my local hardware chain and they had a good assortment of hook and loop 6" paper and that wasn't even one of the big box stores.
I have owned this planer for years now and I find that these double edged knives are a great value. By flipping them over when they get dull they last me a long time.
8784 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 VERY SQUARE, WELL MACHINED
Having noted that, I find that these work especially well on my Ridgid 2410 and 2412 saws. These saws (and most modern saws like them) have extruded aluminum fences that lock in both the front AND back. That not only provides a more stable and rigid fence, it prevents these from pushing the rear of Beisemeyer fences up.
4498 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It's missing parts but its not bad.
6255 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Tiny, much smaller than I expected. Pretty much useless. I wanted these to use on the edge of my welding table.
- the 1/4" chuck sleeve requires MUCH tightening to keep bits from slipping
I recently used this bit to remove about 80 square feet of tile. After finishing the work, the chisel looks like its barely been used. Definitely upper end of quality and durability. Other cheaper bits from HF or similar would have worn greatly on a task like this and probably would be slightly bent. This Dewalt bit looks nearly brand new. Amazing!
Highly recommend
4373 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great quality--what else you would expect from DeWalt
3333 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This stand is, all in all, pretty good. I have it underneath my bandsaw, which is a somewhat heavy tool. When I step on the pedal and lift the stand onto the three wheels, it's rather top heavy and tippy when I roll it around. I think the three wheel design might be better for a shorter tool with a lower center of gravity, like a jointer perhaps.
1167 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am revising my prior review of "Durable and long lasting at a great price." The price is great; so great that other bulbs cannot compete in price. However, my last batch of these bulbs did not last as long as one would/should expect. My application is 12 volt landscape lighting, using 80-90 percent of the transformer wattage. Some 12-packs of these bulbs seem to last longer than others and I can only attribute this to slight differences in manufacturing runs. My last batch lasted roughly four months; previous batches have lasted six months. This seems to be a cyclical issue, i.e. sometimes they last awhile and sometimes the don't. But, for the price and as many fixtures as I have running all night, these are the only reasonable cost choice. There are so many variables in various applications, so they may last longer in your situation.
8525 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as you'd expect. the good thing about buying at amazon is it's availability and better price. I've used for ceramic tile. it's long lasting too.
You won't find a better one for the price and is far better than the ones offered from Rockler or Wood Craft.
6495 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This came in super handy. I fabricated a extension wing for my Delta table saw. This insert was very easy to adapt in to my saw. I have a less common router, and this made it very easy for my to be able to use it. I did however drill out one of the holes, so I could us a ratchet screw driver with a nut driver bit so I could have a makeshift router lift.
and puts more stress on your wrist and elbow. Estwing makes a superb hammer. Durable, precisely machined
I agree with another reviewer that said the tool should have a locking mechinism to hold the desired angle. However, since the angle is clearly displayed on the LED readout, it's not difficult to adjust the tool to whatever angle you want if it changes.
9388 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Novice first time user. I couldn't really control the cuts even after watching a few vids on how to use. It's a very wicked wood carving tool so I gave it five stars. It will remove an amazing amount of material in a short period of time. Gloves and safety glasses a must with all guards in place. Still looking for something only less aggressive.
5143 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I used this blade for cutting pine but It did not impressed me at all. I found my Freud industrial blade ( combination ) giving more clean cuts on pine.
I know flat is relative and this one is probably in "spec" but the one I have has a slight upwards bow in the center.
But I'd actually pay for it now that I have it. It works well.
Buy it, you'll like it!!
6347 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 work very well
It's been three years now, and I still look at this product with awe. For it's small size, I can't believe how much I can fit into it. Clearly, Bucket Boss has somehow broken the laws of physics. Because, I swear, this thing is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. I'm pretty sure I can park my truck inside this toolbag if necessary.
The local stores charge as much for 2 as I paid here for 10.
2769 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great saw, very heavy.
For the money, it seems you can't go wrong with this fence!
Once cured, the strength of this glue is consistently stronger than the wood around it. I have had good luck with letting it dry and scraping the squeeze-out away with a sharp chisel and/or a flexible putty knife. After sanding I have had no problems with splotchiness in finishes.
I have two routers, both constantly attached to these plates. The old older one has been attached, and hanging, since 2001. It measures identically to the new one. I'm happy. It would, however, be nice if a simple ring with a 1/2" hole was included for centering the router. After the router was mounted a bit could be raised through it making it into a zero-clearance ring...
9563 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works as described.
7380 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Always good from Kreg
Look, I don't know why, but these bulbs simply fail to light up in a regular kitchen fixture. CBConcept also sells them on another popular "auction" site, but they don't work. It may be well to purchase more expensive bulbs that actually work rather than fuss with the possibility of having to, as I did, return these bulbs. I mean, how much is your time worth, anyway?
4476 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 A couple red flags with this product. One, some folks have received a fence that does not fit their 14 inch Jet band saw. That was not a problem for me, the fence I received fit the saw very well. The second problem however may be more widespread and may not manifest until you've had the fence for a while (as noted in other reviews). The problem is with the locking mechanism. I noticed after installing the fence that it would not lock at all. When you take a good look at the mechanism you see an oblong fitting that rotates, like a cam, to put pressure on the locking tab. Problem is that in my fence the "cam" was not nearly large enough to exert much pressure at all. Apparently, based on other reviews, there is a plastic tab that is glued to the cam or perhaps to the tab that provides the necessary pressure to compress the tab against the railing. Unfortunately for me I did not install my fence until about 35 days after I received it and the return window had expired. Amazon, as usual, was awesome and they have agree to provide a full refund and return shipping. So I dodged a bullet and my advice is to avoid this fence altogether. The Jet band saw, on the other hand, has been great so far but that is based on limited use.
This clamp has potential for being used for jobs that require very light clamping pressure, but you will get more bang for your buck by purchasing metal spring clamps.
8232 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've used my blue and silver hammer for years. Well balanced and strong. Weird to say, but it is a work of art that you can use. Purchased this for my grandson's toolbox. And as an added bonus... it's still Made in USA.
1392 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a LQ horse trailer that has these lights and considered replacing them with a LED fixture cause I couldn't find the replacement bulbs for a decent cost until I found these on Amazon, I paid 1/3 the cost of other listings on the internet. These bulbs are exactly what I needed & the cost was perfect so no need to change to LED....which a kinds pricey anyway, maybe later on when the cost come down.
This is a great circular saw. If you use one of these tools on a regular basis, or if you are just a now-and-then user but like to have the best tools, get this one. You'll be writing you own review here just out of your enthusiasm for what a great job Milwaukee has done on a classic design.
8146 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice dado. This blade works very well, makes clean cuts, and is simple to use. I would recommend this blade to anyone.
Quality of the blades and craftsmanship of this product are excellent. The dial-a-width mechanism is superb and beautifully implemented, extremely modern, like something used for precise metal working. I would highly recommend it to anyone that needs a dado set.
9357 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome. Great invention. Use it all the time, very, very useful and fast cutting.
9751 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 As advertised--using as a replacement for a PVC hose that was almost impossible to roll up and hang --- This is so much better
As a cabinetmaker, I use my Starrett squares for layout work all day, every day. Of all my hand tools, this square has brought me the most unqualified performance and enjoyment of any tool I own. The action is smooth, the gradients on the rule and protractor are precise and clear, and the quality is beyond compare. This is typical of all Starrett products. Starrett is not flashy and not given to gimmicky marketing tricks. They just produce top quality tools. Period. Precise measurements and layouts make all the difference in woodworking and machining, and you will get what you pay for. I would recommend any Starrett product.
9064 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Gave it as a gift.
5863 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 So they cost a little more, spend the few extra dollars for a good set of blades.
5973 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The nice thing about the Bessey Tradesmen's, is that they are heavier duty than the competition, in the medium duty class, and you don't have to take out a second mortgage to afford a set of them. The locking mechanism works without any hassles, and the grip is strong. All in all a nice piece of equipment. A major competitor sells this model for less money, but it is also a lighter weight clamp. I like them all. Bessey makes great stuff, you can't go wrong with these. They are a great general purpose clamp. Highly recommended.
Will do business with again.
9416 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works perfect. Only issue is the corners at the very beginning of the boards when you first lay them. The square tube is a little thick to get on the very edge.
3171 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice blades for tight cuts. Quality is excellent.
22 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love this book. Was in need of something for my son to stick all his stickers on instead of my furniture! This is great. Plus he can take them out and move them to different pages if he wants.
8540 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Its a estwing nothing else to say
The second one also had a broken inner plastic support due to improper packing. I thought about contacting Freud directly to get an unbroken inner support for storing blades, but gave up.
7205 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a well made set of hole saws. I have used them for a variety of wooden doors, piping runs inside walls, and one metal door. In all cases the saws performed well. I am not sure how well they would hold up to extended use on metal, however for my moderate useage on wood, and limited use on metal they have seemed to hold their edge quite well. I originally bought a single lenox hole saw in a large diameter and had a cheap set of small diameter saws. I picked up this set from amazon on some special and will never use the cheap ones again, even for small diameter holes. I would have saved myself significant time and furstration if I had just purchased the "good" set at the regular price rather than trying to save a few dollars by buying cheaper versions of the small diameter saws.
Good value
3645 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 "It's the only brand I'll buy from now on. No more re-manufactured. It was a great price. I love it!" -Hubby
2837 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Weight wasn't a problem for me. Cuts through cleanly with a better multi tooth blade. Needed minor parallel adjustment, but no biggie. Very pleased.
8446 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Product performed as expected. Just used it to cut Granite with great results
3870 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These blades cut great. Nice clean cut on veneered products such as the side of a cabinet, etc. Only downside, and maybe it's just with my Festool jigsaw, when ran at high speeds (cutting) these blades make the worst high pitched noise you've ever heard. I can't even explain the sound but if you don't plug your ears it will literally make you brain dead. You can feel your ear drums resonating in your head! And again, maybe it's just my saw or my ears but it's painful. If I am only making a 5" cut with this blade I will literally walk off the job site to my truck and get my ear plugs. It's that bad. Other than that the blades cut great!
I recently replaced about 15 sheets of 4 x 9 siding on my house, and I used this tool to dig out the nails holding the siding on. My other cat paw was too big and wouldn't dig in to the nail heads. After I hammered on this thing for a long time, the head mushroomed a bit, so I filed it smooth and it's back into the tool bag.
Cons: Verticle adjustment pins don't have much travel. Does not have a lockdown knob.
If you are not mechanical or not very strong, you'll need help, but if you are... Just get it!
> Controls are smooth and easy to work
car and motorcycles. Then I bought the Milwaukee - I can tell you this is
Just noted many were noting problems finding a good solution for the cans to use, and this one is tailor made with some sleek features.
1429 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Went to Home Depot to get replacement bulb and they were asking about $4.00 per bulb. Buy these bulbs.even if they don't last as long as the Home Depot ones, it's still cheaper. Same amount of light
2393 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The stand is proud addition to my dewalt scrollsaw. Easy to put together,solid and strong. Very pleased with my purchased product and buying from Amazon was a breeze. You do have to leave the saw stand a little loose for that the saw fits like a glove. Then tighten everything up and your good to go .I added locking casters to make it mobile. Over all super !!!! another A+ for DEWALT....
2759 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I know this saw is expensive. But you can adjust all the angles of the blade both the tilt (vertical) and the angle to the side of the shoe. I use a sliding wood I have cut as template to cut very accurate cuts. Less than 1/16 in cutting strip that is 8 feet long!! You cant do that except with very expensive industrial table saw for a length of 8 feet. I have another table saw to use to rough cut when you do other jobs that accuracy does not matter. This saw is heavy as the metal pieces are thick as they should be.
6716 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 it was a good purchase and does what we need it to do. I am very pleased with this product
4570 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Does not fit the Porter Cable band saw's 16"x16" work table -- falls short. I managed to drill a couple holes in the rail (making it un-returnable) before realizing that the fence wouldn't actually span all the way across the table to have the back end rest on its rail.
5547 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a good router table and is versatile. It's portability is a big plus for a shop with little space. It is also very sturdy.
5327 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 for the price these work great they were easy to install and operate, i am able to control the airflow to the different machines in my shop, these are great for a home shop
Fighting with the nylon mounts - Rather than attach to your table saw in any stable fashion it is designed so that your saw rests on nylon ring mounts. These are extremely frustrating to get set up properly for a tight fit. As you screw in the bolts (from underneath the table) the rings invariably move throwing you out of square. Right off the top of my head I can think of a half dozen ways this could have been done better. Poorly done.
For those who are beginners my best advice is get this saw and when you are learning use spiral blades and go slowly and stop when you start to go off line. I find if I do a little and stop, relax, then do some more and repeat, I get better results. I hope this helps folks.
2689 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This sander is an absolute pleasure to use. It has very little vibration and really floats over the work piece. I haven't used it for any serious material removal (i.e. paint, stain, heavily marred surfaces, ect.) so I can only comment on its use in finishing cut boards and sanding in between coats of stain/sealer.
5267 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good quality, as expected, and would buy again.
21 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fantastic item for Morris Canal and NJ history fans. A great amount of leg work went into verifying the route of the canal in the context of the current rail and highway alignments.
2487 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very nice saw. Heavy, solid, very smooth running!
5913 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When I use this item what would be the best way to describe it, fundamentaly useful, awesome, and easy to use, normally I have had products that snap off or just get lodged into whatever I'm trying to cut this didn't totally happy.
5476 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Waste of money will never order any more plastic fittings, going to stick to metal ductwork and ground everything good.
3679 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this belt sander to help strip the barn board floors in our 1870 farm house. The unit worked very well to strip 85% the lacquer that would other wise instantly plug up may dewalt pad sander. I have used roughly 20 of the 40 grit belts so far and only had to adjust the tracking only three times during heavy use. As far as the bag unit provided I have not tried it as my wife had bought a small shop vac years ago that had the right size hose to attach to the exhaust port for instant dust removal. I did have the dust collection unit plug up once but I did use a large shop vac to blow air backwards through the sander and it cleaned out the plug instantly. Overall I'm very pleased I bought this sander.
The clamp threads were clean and well formed. They screwed onto the ends of the pipes with ease and will also easily spin if you aren't paying attention when you do your clamping.
However like I said earlier. This is a heck of a tool. It makes for speedy face frame joints and handles my inch plywood joints very easily. Plus I can literally build the cabinet piece by piece and take it apart to finish or move it. For the price, the rocket pockethole kit is a very good value. If you build cabinets or furniture, than this is a nice tool to have it your shop. (BTW: order extra screws - personally I find I use the 1 coarse thread screws on just about everything).
2643 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this a lot. DeWalt is the only tool company that does not include this with their tool. What tools Dewalt are.
3710 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 ...it doesn't hold a candle to the Freud D0860S Diablo 8-1/2-Inch 60 Tooth Fine Finishing Miter Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor. The Freud, with the laser-cut expansion and resonance-dampening slots, runs quieter and cuts smoother than this blade. It's worth the difference in price...especially since a saw blade is NOT the place to save money on a project!
1031 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These worked perfectly
I read the reviews and selected the Bosch 10 inch sliding compound miter saw. I went with 10 inches because I read that the 12 inch saws wiggled to much. My Bosch B3915 will cross cut 12 inches just like the bigger blades. I don't need the increased depth of a 12 inch blade.
5467 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Five stars what else can I say.
2. The instructions - if followed, are accurate and well done.
3574 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 arrived on time worked great
8467 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great tool, glad I purchased it.
As a guy who occasionally repairs routers (and other tools) for friends, I can tell you this is a well-designed, high-quality tool, reminiscent of the "old days" when all American tool manufacturers built heavy-duty stuff for years of use. It's the Harley-Davidson of hand-held routers; simple, over-engineered, easy to fix.
7976 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 First, I must mention that the Workmate I'm writing about is not new -- it is the Workmate 400 model. My wife won it in a contest nearly 25 years ago; when we got married, she gave it to me.
7530 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Like many reviewers, I once owned the original Workmate. I loved it, and eventually gave it to my son. I ordered this one with trepidation, knowing that Black and Decker has not made a quality product for several decades. This bench arrived slightly bent, even though the shipping box did not appear damaged. Several parts fell out of the box when it was opened. These were parts that were supposed to be attached at the factory. The assembly instructions were confusing, and nearly useless. The concept of the Workmate has always appealed to me. The execution of that concept in this current product is pathetic. I cannot recommend the WM 425 in any way. Additional observations after a month of use: This workbench is truly a joke. It is so poorly made that I am constantly fiddling with it to get it to work right. As far as I am concerned, it is a disposable item, and that's exactly how I intend to treat it. As soon as I finish the current auto re-upholstery project that I am using it for, I'm going to set it out at the curb for pick-up by the local scrap metal hauler. Might as well re-cycle the steel into something more useful.
7820 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Same quality as the original, just saved paying for another handle.
2791 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Had a 30 y/o Sears Craftsman 1//2" drill which finally bit the dust during a project drilling 52 x 1.25" holes through 4x4s. Read the reviews and bought this Dewalt.
Another reviewer said his saw's sole plate was "out of parallel with the saw blade 3/64" over the length of the plate. Mine is also off, but only by 1/64"; which hasn't been an issue when using a straightedge to guide the saw. If it were, some judiciously placed thin washers in the adjusting mechanism would bring that to zero.
as a side note: my dad actually has this same exact drill, but with a keyless chuck, and though the keyless chuck is also made of metal and well designed, i've found that the keyed chuck simply provides better performance, and is worth the hassle of carrying a key around
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6956 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I ordered the wrong style. Look like good quality though.
1968 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This router is a BEAST!!! All the power you will ever need to do just about any routing you can think of from a home shop to professional woodworking. It comes with only the 1/2" collet so if you have 1/4" you can get that collet for about $15.00. I mounted this to a Kreg table using the Kreg phenolic insert. Definitely will upgrade to the aluminum auto lift base soon as I expect the weight of this router to bow the phenolic after a time. This Router will easily turn 3" panel bits and the adjustable speed controls make it easy to meet bit specs. The only thing I did not like was the thumb screw style clamp on the base. Really PC? Never heard of a cam lock? If anything will have to be replaced with use it will be the thumb screw. This router was everything I heard it was both from other owners and online reviews. May never have to buy another router again unless it is another one of these. Note: Not sure I would ever use this beast without a table. Torque may throw you out of the garage!
3975 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent quality!
9686 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good but a little long.
7883 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a GREAT workbench. It's very easy to setup and is very sturdy.
5648 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When you have the DD750X Bit Sharpener and need to shapen larger bit, 3/8", 1/2", etc. this grit wheel is a must. Best to get a couple extras if you have alot of bits to sharpen.
I take away a star for either Amazon's poor packaging or DeWalt's poor protection because, in my first shipment, one bulb was exploded with glass dust all inside the package.
2329 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When reading Woodworking with a router, I noticed the author stated, that after getting a standard size router, your second router should be a laminate trim router. It is so versatile. Since it is smaller than most routers, it is more manageable. Shop made jigs using a router, are best done with one of these. Since it takes the standard 1/4" bits, it makes it a convenient, multi use tool.
2- Mill the edges of base-plates to run parallel with your blade, or hire a machine shop to do that for you.
It's a matter of perspective-
4793 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The best flexible hose for connecting hand held power tools. Mr. Nozzle has the perfect balance between rigid/flexible and will not compress under vacuum pressure. The grey adaptor end fits 2+1/2" to 1+1/4" reducers for hand held tools and has a 2+1/4" O.D. Perfect!!!
4112 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My husband received this tool set a couple of years ago and he just wore out this tool. It was a great find on Amazon and arrived quickly. Very reasonable price for what my husband uses it for. Definitely keeping this on my list of favorite stores to shop for replacement parts.
7493 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love all the Kreg product line, This was a good price for the pocket hole screws. Figure out your cost per screw and it is a decent value...
913 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I used this near the bottom of the master bath vanity for a night-lite. It puts out an orange glow on the floor and the color looks very good on the medium brown wood floor. It has been installed since last year with no problems. I suspect that it is a bit fragile because the first one that came only lit up half of the string. It should have been shipped in a box -- not an envelope. The seller promptly replaced it (with another one shipped in an envelope). The rope light came with some mounting clips, but not enough of them to hold this securely. Since I also had the clips from the first rope light, I was able to install this without much sagging. I am just hoping that my wife does not slam the vacuum cleaner into it.
7739 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I put this in a Bosch Bulldog Extreme hammer drill and it works like a jackhammer. It's tough and it does a number on concrete in a hurry. 'Nuff said.
1588 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I needed 5 of the G9 bulbs and really couldn't find anywhere. Buying the 10 pack gives me extra for the future. The price was great and they work fine. I saw others had an issue with quality and inserting the bulb. They are very tiny and fragile but they were fine....none broke. I was so glad to find them. Also, each bulb was in its own individual box in a sturdy outer shipping box. Just great!!!
1644 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great. Nice fit and finish.
Even though the battery and bulb were still working after one year, (and it says only 40 hours for the battery here on Amazon) I ordered replacements for my Dad thinking they had to be getting close to running out. Everyone living in his house kept trying to confiscate Dad's Mighty Bright. I bought them each one so they would leave his alone!
2818 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My favorite drill of choice is a Milwaukee Hole Shooter I purchased 25 years ago. That old drill still works flawlessly and was made in the USA. This Dewalt drill is a very close second. It is assembled in Mexico, and quality is over the top. It looks, feels, acts like the best drill you can buy at any price. The trigger varies the speed and is very smooth. Happy drilling!
9155 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A quality tool. not for the extreme cold, but you can combat that by keeping a spare fuel cell in you chest pocket to keep warm and switch out. takes care of the cold problem. As long as you keep your gun clean(and you should keep all of them clean) then this too will give you great service. nto for super fast produciton framing. but the portabilty makes up for it. i own this one and the trimpulse's as well. angled and straight. Very conveinent, oh and if you are a punch-list person. well then it is a no-brainer
4154 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Made in china. Otherwise just like the 12 year old one that I got rid of. I abused it and it still lasted 12 years. Lets hope the chinese on is as good.
2909 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Grizzly sells a combo including the DW788 with Dewalt stand and light regularly for $499 and is on a spring sale for $50 less than that. All new. Save about $180 over Amazon and other sellers. Can't understand why the price is so much higher elsewhere. (Grizzly shipping + $21.00). This is one of the few instances where Amazon is not even competitive... unfortunately.
in your hardware/home improvement stores. Since the body and neck are one piece metal, the weight is
This stand impressed me enough to buy another without second thought.
5165 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 works
8708 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use these clamps all the time. They are the best solution for the following:
2150 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I rushed to buy this dewalt saw when I saw that just above $250. Didnt read reviews or anything. Too bad it was a mistake. Was not surprised when Amazon notified me. Love Amazon tool section
4619 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm using this blade on my Bosch GCM12SD and it leaves cuts glass smooth.
I too was afraid that the 788 would not live up to its hype; so far (3 months) I have not been disappointed
9662 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Needed several and this was a very good price.
5412 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 just what the doctor ordered works great and shiopping was fast
8501 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cuts my ceramic tiles well.
9308 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a high pressure air compressor that actually needs the higher rated hose I originally bought with it, but that stronger hose is less flexible. Since I knew I wouldn't be operating the compressor at it's highest pressure, I was able to safely use this lower rated hose for my last project. Was nice having a more flexible hose to work with than the stronger, heavier duty hose I originally bought. I actually bought a connector kit and connected the two hoses together to give me lots of length. Used the original, less flexible hose closer to the compressor and then this lighter hose on the "user" end.
2626 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This Dewalt DW7080 Extension system fit my Dewalt miter saw exactly. It is well made and very strong and works great.
-The bottom of the shoe was not machined smooth or flat, again making it difficult to square with the blade.
I owned a Milwawkee for a day or two. It didn't bevel both ways and the arbor was wobbly out of the box causing the blade to cut a wider kerf.
6449 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Not not much pressure can be applied, VERY little, weak flimsy handles. These are a Kids toy.
My telpro? took all the abuse it's possible to dish out. Trust me, if it were possible to break it, my employees would have. It's still in perfect condition.
6280 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This blade is just as promised. Cuts through both pine and hardwood very fast. So far have stayed sharp. Milwaukee stuff is usually pretty good, so feel safe ordering these. When cutting off studs with embedded nails, have had good luck in going straight through them, even with 20d old nails. Suggest keeping the pressure moderate so as not to heat them up and they will last longer.
An excellent value combined with outstanding function.
6442 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this glue to use on an outdoor hobby project. It dries quickly and gives a very strong bond. Only time will tell about the water resistance.
As it is imperative NOT to touch any glass part of any halogen bulb (will decrease the lifespan of the bulb) the plastic pouch is fairly slippery and not really usefull to actually install the bulb. I used a small piece of packing foam to hold the bulb to install.
9450 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
116 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is absolutely perfect for my needs, although not what it was made for. I have a table top drill press in my garage, it doesn't have a light. It seems I do a lot of drilling after I get home at night. That or the lighting in my garage is not bright enough so I can see well enough. I'm tired of strapping on a headlamp to drill. I saw this and it was a no brainer. I just clipped it onto my drill press and problem solved. Plenty bright enough for what I do. The flex wire is extremely flexible and moves wherever I put it. I couldn't be happier.
Dust collection almost works but it is marginal. Still, I feel comfortable recommending this tool.
The quality is great the design is unsurpast.
7365 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 these screws make a great joint when used with the kreg pocket hole system. Excellent strength at a fair price
Circular saws have been built following the same basic design for years. Expensive circular saws had strong, durable motors and heavy duty fences while the cheapies had poor fences and poor motors. The depth and angle adjustments in either group were at best a suggestion of precision.
2596 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Item as described. Very fast shipping.
7433 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Using this to attach my ridgid shopvac(standard hose) to a bosch planer. I don't see a spec of dust when planing while I have this hooked up. It's a thing of beauty. Planers really kick out the shavings and dust and this little beauty fits on snug and solid to my planer, preventing anything from flying loose. The hose has stayed attached through several boards being planed in a row. Just be prepared to empty your shop vac sooner than expected.
I bought the crown stops accessory for this saw which work adequately but are overpriced. I've used homemade jigs in the shop that worked as well or better. The large included fence has holes milled in it for easy jig attachment.
It would be nice if the fence slots had gradations beside them.
786 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great deal.. Bulbs were exact fit for the microwave and at less then a 1$ a piece how can you go wrong.
1922 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Not used yet, but was reasonably packaged and I just put into a jar with screw lid. No complaints.
This saw cuts through almost anything like butter. There is very little vibration. These features pair up to make your control over the tool excellent, and that is what you get a jig saw for!
1357 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You plug them in, they work. Exactly as advertised.
3090 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits Porter Cable 18 Volt Flashlights and a lot cheaper than the supposed Porter Cable Bulbs. Stanley makes both product lines anyway.
769 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These appear to be a bit better made than some we have purchased in the past. They all worked initially, which isn't the case for the last batch we tried from iLLumi Projections. (6 of 10 failed!) Only time will tell if these measure up.
9338 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 glad i got it. heard that goodyear was the hose to get and it is. glad i got it works great in my shop
The center board is warped downward. Not by much, but enough to dispel any illusions of using it as a flat assembly surface. It came that way rather than warping in use, which suggests that if you get a straight one it will stay straight.
6014 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works. Eliminates end chips
6339 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very good
3313 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This makes cutting crow like a hot knife through butter.
I now use this saw for all my rough carpentry projects and I relegated my Dewalt to the less common task of cutting block/concrete with a diamond blade.
3064 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was needing a larger diameter hole base for the router and this one is nice. It not only allows for larger diameter bits but also allows me to view the work area. This is great even for working on inlays and close area work.
208 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as advertised
The lower blade guard was in the way so I took it off. I always turn off the power strip when I change blades so I feel safe doing this although it is certainly "not recommended".
5117 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 My first impression was that it was too thin and flexible but I've had no issues with durability. Installed with 3M double-sided auto body tape for a strong tight mounting to a smooth concrete floor (suggest cleaning floor with lacquer thinner, MEK or something like "Goof-Off" first for good adhesion). Makes shop clean-up a breeze.
4214 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I usually agree with Tim Allen's "more power" philosophy and had to think a while before choosing an 8-1/2" saw over the 10" models. I am happy with my decision.
He told me that DeWalt specifies a tolerance of + / - ONE-thousandth inch in blade-to-shoe parallelism.
Batteries:
8711 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Finally upgraded my 30 year old craftsman. Should have bought this 30 years ago.
39 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product, quick service!!
5282 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I see no benefit whatever. It does reduce the depth of cut from whatever your saw allows (3"+) to 2.5 inches. For cutting hardwood with minimal burning, Forrest recommends setting the blade as high as possible. The stiffener limits it to 2.5" cut.
Negative - Very little here.
4940 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this to save me money on my Dewalt planer blades. Set up is straight forward and easy. I have used it now for 2 yrs and it works great. Pull it out and set it up and you can have your planer blades sharp in 15 to 20 minutes. That's alot better than spending $50.00 a pop on blades. I have already paid for this with resharpening the 5 blades I had purchased before getting this. Great tool, it does kinda make a mess though.
2. Flimsy bolt together construction. Fix, I welded mine.
1706 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Got a P-C 505 sander? Eventually you'll need one of these as the foam between the mounting plate and the Stickit fabric will deteriorate and turn to dust. The only real issue is the packaging. It is a heat formed plastic over top of a cardboard display sheet. Take care when peeling the plastic off the pad lest you bend the pad's thin aluminum backing plate. Other than that, replacement is simple: Unscrew the 4 screws, remove and toss the old pad, put the new one in place and put the 4 screws back, and you're back in business.
9433 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great for winter weather, stays loose ,,workable ,in New England winters, -5 usually 0 degrees where I live in Ct. Hose was used in my garage,,temp did get down to zero once ,,worked well. I like the color not black,, easy to find !
YES, THIS IS AS GOOD A PUMP JACK AS YOU WILL FIND THAT USES WOOD SUPPORTS. If you want something more solid QualCraft has a system that uses aluminum posts and is made to use every day for years without replacing the supports. That system is absolutely excellent also if used properly.
The faults that I can make on the saw are
8573 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great
5717 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Hose and nozzles ar egreat. I Like the extra length this hose offers. Happy with my purchase.
9550 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works like explained.
I found the saw very easy to set up and use. So far I have used it to cut some molding as well as some pine boards. Great results and no complaints.
The dust bag is designed well. You can swivel it in any direction to get it out of the way while you're sanding, and it holds the dust without spilling until you're ready to empty it out. Also, it does a fair job collecting the dust, but you should never expect any dust-bag system to be perfect.
very satisfied with the purchase.
394 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I originally purchased this to read books, manuals, etc but ended up using it to do work around the house, inside my computer case and in hard to reach places where a bit of light is needed.
336 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Pretty crappy light. Doesn't light up enough of the page to be useful...and def NOT "mighty bright". Flimsy, broke even before I had a chance to try and use it. Save your money! Look elsewhere! I only gave it 2 stars because there was almost immediate shipping.
I have a Dewalt DW744 contractor's table saw. I have an after market Shark Guard (http://www.thesharkguard.com/index.htm ), with riving knife, anti-kickback pawls, and safety guard which I love. My only hesitation with buying this was whether or not I could use my Shark Guard Riving knife et. al. with this insert.
1885 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I only needed a few for a small project but they seem to have worked fine. No complaints. And I like that they come in a little bottle instead of a baggy like other brands.
If added accuratecy is what you are looking for, then the Carter bandsaw guides will help acheive a consistent product. Well worth the investment.!
2960 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use the battery off my drill and that made it a great purchase for me. The light has a swivel head and works great.
I've put this up against 8/4 African mahogany, 5/4 Jatoba, 5/4 hard maple and 6/4 red oak and it cut through all like butter leaving a satin smooth finish on the ends. I will never consider another blade for my miter saw!
For step 25, I was unable to position the blade guard in a way that the blade cleared both the splitter and the blade guard when the blade is set to 45 degrees. The solution is given in step 26, which I didn't notice at first.
I decided to upgrade the rating to 5 stars. The previous reasons I gave for the 4 star rating turned out to be a one time adjustment. The table has been invaluable for minor production work of moldings and simple profiles. I would like to see Kreg increase the neck of the 2.5" dust port, even 1/2" longer would make installing suction hose considerably easier. If you plan on using a 3.5" raised panel bit, you're going to get a lot of vibration if you attempt to make the cut in two passes. The table is sturdy, but no shaper. Making raised panel doors, plan on 3 passes with your last pass being 1/8" cut or less to reduce annoying fuzz. Over all, I'm extremely pleased with the ease of use and durability of this router table.
- spindle lock makes for awkward bit changing (outside of a table)
4406 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great all around wood glue, should be in everybody's shop.
4609 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Pros:
9371 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have more cordless (carpenters') tools than seems reasonable. It may be an indicator of some mental disorder, but it's not hurting anyone...right? For quite a while I would prioritize purchasing a tool that included a hard case, the drawback of this approach soon became apparent. Yes, they provide excellent protection from getting knocked about in transport, but unless I was prepared to buy a pan-tec, the unnecessary volume they occupy would be crippling.
3408 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The perfect screw gun and it's made in the USA :)
6224 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this saw will tackle any job you throw at it- I have used it on plumbing projects to cut pipe, general household demolition, teaing through plaster and lath, cutting conduit, demolishing and old shed, cutting up an old refridgerator to fit in my trash can, breaking up a steel tub for a bath remodel, and most recently, cutting up the support rails on a chainlink fence removal. The saw may get hot at times of extreme use but thats why I wear work gloves! The variable speed dial is a great feature, as is the steel case with plenty of room for spare blades, saftey glasses and work gloves.
3571 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great saw at an unbelievable price! You can't find a better deal at your local store. This saw performs great and should last the average handyman quite some time. The replacement blades are easy to find and also a great deal on Amazon. We can't believe how much use we gave already gotten out of it.
5911 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Wow ! The teeth on these things are as sharp as scalpels. The teeth are milled sharp and flat rather than being stamped.
2815 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I experienced a broken gear on my Dewalt planer. Since my planer was out of warranty, I went through the hassle of replacing it myself.
347 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A bit pricey but these are nice bright lights with the option of 1, or 2 LED bulbs on at a time. Also nice they take standard batteries. After awhile if you adjust them a log the neck will get funky and not want to stand up.
6570 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Surprisingly good grip if you get it just right. Versatile and VERY convenient for smaller projects. I might have to grab another one of these in the near future.
9174 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does the job!
2652 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This little sander is a wonderful tool. You can get glass smooth finishes relatively quckly with the right discs. I won't go back to plain orbital sanders. they're too slow and leave too many swirl marks on your work. Incidently , I find myself reaching for my Porter Cable R.O. sander more often , because it has less vibration, and causes less numbness in my hands. They are very comparable in features and price.
7927 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Pros: Classic design, Proven Staying Power
- 40-hour battery life (claim is made on the package, not verified by me)
6487 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great clamp, good quality
Or maybe I should be grateful there were screws there to take out the slop?
Update:
4975 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 SO FAR SO GOOD....POWERED UP!!! WE ARE BUILDING SOME CABINET DOORS AND DRAWER FRONTS HOPEFULLY IT WORKS FOR WHAT WE GOT IT...THANKS
1945 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I own quite a few sanders, and in my opinion this is one of the best, although not _the best_.
This saw is great! It saws through white oak and maple dowels like a hot knife through butter. The blade is flexible enough to trim right at the surface without marring the surface. The problems some others have had with the quality of the handle seem to have been addressed because I have no complaints about it. (Yes, a nice hardwood handle would be nicer than this...but we're woodworkers, right? Make one.)
UP DATE: SECOND ONE SLIPPING ALSO WILL NOT HOLD. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME AND MONEY
The single screw mounting I thought might be a limitation, but the design of my machine uses that single screw and a plate upon which the router sets. Together the router is very firmly secured.
972 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I realize these are cheap and one shouldn't have high expectations, but I ordered a 50W bulb and did not get a 50W bulb. I have a row of these in a light fixture. I have no way to measure the output light (or lumens as they call it) and in my fixture these are more like 35W not 50W and seem to be yellower than Feit, GE or Phillips bulbs.
4608 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I installed this fence on my RIDGID 14" bandsaw. It went on with no problems although I too had to drill a hole in the bottom of the fence about an inch back from the factory hole which mounts the rear rail slider. Not a big deal, it is designed for a Jet after all, which apparently has a slightly longer table than the RIDGID.
1747 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very well made.
7786 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Sure would have liked some instructions for those of us that are not normally finish carpenters
3926 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worth every penny if you are going to do Dove Tails. Positively Love this product. I bought it solely to do Dove Tails, and with the D handle, it is so easy to use and makes perfect Dove Tails. In the past I had issues making them, this along with my new Porter-Cable Dove Tail Jig, I am a Master Craftsman now in making them. :)
4512 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Freud blades cut so clean. I'll never buy a Dewalt blade again. There maybe better blades on the market but for the money Freud is the way to go.
7950 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best Hammer in the world!
2 stars for a useful product and a nod to Amazon's great customer service. However, this will be my last JET tool purchase. From now on I'll buy my expensive tools from a company that doesn't expect me to take a hammer to their product before it can be used.
9343 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good quality
6126 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had been looking for this hole saw arbor for sometime, and Amazon simply had it for the best deal. Its the exact same thing you would find in Depot but at a reduced price. Good buy...
9321 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GOOD!
Lastly, I have to agree with other reviewers about the uselessness of the dust bag. I tried turning it it every direction possible, but nothing helped. It doesn't collect much dust regardless if I make chop cuts or sliding cuts. And, yes, I do slide the blade from front to back as explained in the manual. So, overall, I would give the saw 4 1/2 stars, but since that's not possible I gave it the four stars because of the lock-off switch, the dust bag, and the dado situation.
7908 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The perfect hammer, what more can i say? looks good, performs good, indestructable and makes for great gifts for people
Then, inspired by what I had found, I opened up the box for the Kreg precision miter I had also purchased. Yes, parts. Not as bad as the fence, mind you, but still, too many un-assembled parts.
7840 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice and of good quality I do a lot of research usually before I buy something and this is recommended by me!
1522 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's not day light, it's really bright and doesn't blinking, great.
If it ever breaks down and I have the cash, I'd like to try a Lamello. That's the one Norm has on the New Yankee Workshop!
Hopefully most others have a good collet on their routers.. or don't do anything with it that requires high precision. I just wanted to share this so people looking for a solution might find it easier.
I am very happy with it now and whish I would have had one of these years ago.
1286 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 much cheaper than an auto parts store and they all worked. no broken bulbs in the packaging.
6506 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Sweet tool, light but sturdy.
8070 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was surprised at how well the unit was constructed and thoughtful design. The unit assembles with male and female joints allowing easy transportation. The wheels are large and smooth enough to roll over most debris on a sheet rock job. The frame that holds the sheet rock is spring loaded to allows slight movement. Thisallows you to adjust the sheet rock around interferences. The triangular wheel base collapses so that you can roll in through doorways and such which is very convenient. You just need to remember to extend the wheels when you're back to lifting sheetrock.
1229 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No issues. All of the bulbs I have used have worked so no dead bulbs (so far).
6697 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A good clamp for a decent price.
This hole saw set is a winner, a pleasure to use. Worth every penny at the current price (though perhaps not the inflated list price). I'll be tossing the Harbor Freight ones in the trash!
3193 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 meets my needs
6766 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The best way to describe this clamps is...It's like a "c clamp you don't have to thread up and down. Just a quick squeeze and poof, your locked down. The release can be done with one finger, how simple is that?A spring clamp of this size would take some real brawn to line up and clamp. Not this one people, it's as easy as squeezing toothpaste from a tube. It won't rust or leave those c clamp dimples we all hate. It' plenty big,wont mar your work and the jaw ends pivot for a good fit. Way to go American Tool, this ones a hit. I cant wait to see whats next. Now get out there and clamp away.
7767 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product hard to find...
JJK
1184 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as it should! Bright and hot!
7036 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They fit several different types of clamps and I got them on a timely manner. The rubber works better
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2955 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have not used this saw much, but I really like it thus far. The blade changing is very easy and it runs very smooth. The variable speed works very well. I accidently ordered 2 of these saws and both had shipped before I noticed it. I sent one back and Amazon took care of everything. Thanks Amazon
5696 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice aerosol
I have read many reviews of palm sanders in which the user complains that they have trouble with them when sanding drywall. Palm sanders are defiantly not made for sanding drywall. You would not use a hacksaw for cutting lumber, would you? If you insist on using this type of tool for sanding drywall then expect it to clog and possibly burn up. Use the proper tool for the proper job.
4341 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As with all DeWalt products, this is a stellar Machine. Accurate and reliable and high-powered. My only critique would be the dust collection. Its not great.
I have never been so happy to be wrong about something in my life!
3579 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Mostly a repeat of others, so bottom-line: BUY THIS, and you won't have to buy another (unless it's stolen, like mine).
I would recommend it to anyone.
2085 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Gerat price.
I'd say this ought to be bundled with the planer - which is a great planer by the way - this tool produces *volumes* of chips! some form of dust or chip collection is a requirement, packaging it separately is just a form of gouging.
7803 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Very useful tool and make well enough to withstand use. This model is intended for shorter materials up to 24".
Recommendations -
5918 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 With some adjustments this insert works very well on my dewalt dw745.
152 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This has two LEDs, but the coverage is so good that I usually switch on just one. You don't have to reposition it for every page. Possibly too bright for totally dark rooms, but not enough light for an unlit room during the day, if there are windows. If there is any little light in the room at night, it's fine. Probably about the same amount of light as those key ring LED lights, but more evenly lit, and covers a larger area.
The bottom line to all of this is, know your hose ID and OD dimensions as well as the actual dimensions of the Mr Nozzle kit parts but be aware that you may have to do some "jury-rigging" to get everything to fit. However, I want to reemphasize that the hose itself is made of excellent material and is top-notch in quality.
1907 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Came as advertised.
But- I am a fan of these particular blades. I am a general Contractor, yet, I also build a lot of exotic hardwood specialty items and I am very hard on my blades....I have had the the most expensive blades on the market for the past 15 years and for the price these can't be beat. These turn every one of my table saws into the effective and precision machines that they were meant to be! I get the cut of a glue-line blade without the cost or dragging.
4852 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 With the exception of the locking screw being too shallow the insert is just fine. I needed to recess the locking screw 1/8 inch for it to snug up properly.
8300 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 THIS POWER CORD IN 12/3 is an essential tool if you (as a DIY person) ever has a task which uses electric power extending past 25 ft. beyond the "main power outlet" The increased gauge of the wire allows power to be delivered to the tool with a minimum loss of amperage, thus allowing the tool to operate as expected (at full power).
9832 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Seems very well made and does not leak. Quite a bit tighter when an air tool is inserted in it..
8164 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great little hammer, I use for trim and a lot of things,well balanced
1756 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 One of the few options for a high tooth count blade for this size and mounting hole. I used on Genesis saw which rotates the other way so I had to put on backwards to get the rotation right so it would cut. Performs well with little to no splintering on door bottom cut off job. Probably should get a second one at the low price of these as they dull fairly quickly, but at this price no problem.
2100 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Opens a whole new dimension in router use. It would be nice to have included a centering guide, but the price is fair. It is a sturdy functional guide set - fits the Bosch router too [with adapter].
3483 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had a body shop for twenty years. Spent more time behind a polisher than would be believed if I stated it. Polishers for automotive use were all 2400 RPM. It was either on or off, and no variable speed. When trying to feather in an area, I used to feather the switch on and off intermittently. This polisher by Makita takes it to the next level. The moment I took it out of the box and plugged it in, it was preset at one on the speed dial. I squeezed the trigger, and it crawled around so slow I couldn't believe it. Then when setting it at a higher number it gave you variable speed on the trigger. That way you had the option of adjusting by the trigger, any speed up to the preset number. Additionally, you could press in the lock on, and it would remain at a constant speed. In plain words, every option was considered, well thought out, and integrated into the tool. Leave it to Makita to make another dead on accurate tool. Add to that the built in smart electronics, which gives you just the right amount of power to keep it running at the preset speed, even when it encounters more resistance. That keeps the speed constant.
1218 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used these halogen bulbs as replacements for a number of years and found them to be a good option to buying the same bulbs, (voltage and wattage), that are more expensive. I have not done any actual study to see how long they last but they seem to fair very well long term.
8014 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked as expected.
9446 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Havent used it yet (kind of scared too, its an intimidating tool), but Ive seen what they can do and wow.
6774 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This wrench is a tough tool for anyone needing such a large wrench! I especially like the measurements on the neck, so as you ratchet the wrench into the desired position, you can look at what size you are at right now, so you don't create extra work for yourself. Definitely a great wrench!
291 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Perfect for my little girl. if it gets broke from being missed used will not hesitate to buy another. no issues at all.
This is a stunning blade and I couldn't find anything better through all of my research. $100 for a saw blade may seem like a big investment, but because I plan to send it back to be resharpened many times, the price will be amortized over time, and will end up costing the same or less than other blades, and through lots of cutting already, it's the BEST!
1144 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 they work well, but some are difficult to insert.
4537 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The plastic orifice is pretty clumpy. Otherwise it looks good! The whole bag structure needs some strengthening. What about Aluminum rather than plastic? It will be a much more lasting product!.
2934 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great, very handy excellent battery life, also a good extra battery carrier, have replaced the dead one with one from here, saved me from running back to the shop while i had a panel hanging by just a couple of screws.
I intend for it to be my heavy duty drill for many years to come.
these templates were made for the Porter Cable router
I made the mistake of buying too much of this glue at once a few years ago and learned the lesson that it will go bad over time. Now I always buy this glue in these bottles and never have problems.
6772 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I chose this product because the reviews on it. It is much better than delta bearings and guide
6477 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This has worked well. Based on other reviews, I knew that it was specifically made for one purpose and wouldn't fit a standard box. I was able to modify it so that it would work in a standard box, and I'm very pleased with it.
1131 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought a pack of these a cpl of months back. They packaging was nice. So far so good. Will update when one fails.
2969 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 purchased for my flash light work great
I tested Mikata and Ridgid as well at each store. All of those were easy to adjust, the DEWALTS were not. I found 1 I could simply turn, the rest were non-moveable, and there were some huge dudes who tried.
5079 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 UPDATE: Two years later, I absolutely love this blade. I stand behind every positive word I've said about this Forrest blade! Get one!
The top palm grip is comfortable, which is important to me as I have smaller sized hands than my fellow woodworkers. The variable speed adjustment knob is located in an out of the way place, ensuring that you don't accidentally increase the speed while working on your project.
1294 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 about what I expected
I would say i will buy again but I probably have enough in my stock to last a lifetime
First, I would buy a quality blade for use with your intended projects rather than the one included (it cuts, but as with most blades included with saws, probably isn't going to satisfy your needs)
2746 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Happy husband! The light is not very bright but we were not looking for a bright spotlight! Really convenient in the shop with all the dewalt batteries sitting around.
I have a couple of old wobble blades and a Wards set that between them can't hold a trott-line, so I don't know what I'll use them for now. The Forrest Dado King is the only one I'll ever use again!
4784 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The price was good (for a DeWalt product) and the shipping was relatively fast. I mean, you have to pay for quality and DeWalt makes some high quality tools for sure that not only last a very long time, but hold their value in terms of trading or selling in the future. The joiner works well and is pretty close to being 100% accurate. It's a good tool and I'm glad I have in my shop!
My two main uses:
8062 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It won't snap if you have a protector on your calculator, but it still holds it really tight. Make sure you get the belt loop and not the clip on.
Great quality.
My only small nit with these lights is the switch can sometimes be hard to turn on. I found that a dab of Di-Electric Grease every couple years on the switch easily fixes that.
Probably saved my behind without me even knowing it, but you have to negotiate your particular set up.
6689 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have to say, this is one of the best screwdrivers I've gotten yet. In fact, i bought it used, and the battery is still in great shape. It has lots of power, and it lasts forever in one battery charge. Great for doing round the house jobs, as it fits in almost any tool-belt or box. The best part is how it can be straight OR folded. This allows for easier access for hard to reach areas.
In my table the M12V has been a real champ. I've cut dadoes, flush trim to duplicate a complex form, and done roundovers and Roman ogees. The heavy motor and continuously variable speed control let this router churn through everything I threw at it. With the PlungeLIFT all my bit changing has been done above the table, although I still have to reach below the table to operate the spindle lock (and, of course, the speed and ON/OFF controls).
4428 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does what it was made to do. cut slots for those awesome biscuits.
CONCLUSION:
Since I wrote this review, I have never received a response from this company. I've concluded I have no use for a company that doesn't respond to a customer's legitimate request. I won't be purchasing any of their products in the future.
8737 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The work you produce can only be as good as the tools you measure it by. Don't even consider the cheap copies, they don't come close to the acuracy and quality of this square. The head is cast and ground with relefs in the channel, and the blade is machined, not stamped. The rule is laser etched and then matt finished to reduce glare. The differences are far more than cosmetic. The slide works smoothly and locks securely. All of the edges are perfectly flat and smooth. I know this seems like a lot to spend for a combination square, but the $10 ones I have tried just don't work. They don't lock square reliably, and the blades are allways rough and warped slightly. If you want something even fancier, get the version with three heads.
147 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 GOOD
The max thickness that the clip will go on is 1 1/8" fully (basically 'hyper') extended.
* Batteries last for a long time
I recently assembled a bookshelf built from sheet goods, and this clamp worked very well for holding the shelf to the side of the case while I drove pocket-hole screws in place. One big advantage this clamp has is that it can clamp both a right-angle AND a T-joint such as a shelf on the interior (as opposed to the ends) of the cabinet.
6767 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Massive improvement in all cutting. Very near tablesaw clean.
Very convenient one hand usage.
3842 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like the finish they leave
402 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 If you are an avid reader and don't want to keep your significat other up at night, this may just do the trick.
Switch seems sturdy, clicks easily but distinctly, and is easy to find right on the top side of the light head. Hit the switch once to turn both lights on; hit it again and the 'inner' light turns off and outer light stays on; hit it a third time and all lights are off.
1262 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's a very good light bulb.
As for serious sanding - say, when stripping finishes or surfacing rough lumber - I just went with a handheld 3 x 21" belt sander; it's a beast, but it's fast, quiet, and gentle on my joints. I suspect that a belt + sheet sander combo makes much more sense than trying to use a random orbit sander for everything - and getting RSI.
2522 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great saw! It has all the features needed for every type of construction, demolition and home use. I have used most of the major competitive brands and I have to say that this saw out performs all of the others. If you are buying a replacement or if you are a first time buyer you will be very satisfied choosing this model Milwaukee.
5 Stars buy with confidence.
7201 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Can't beat a pony clamp for simplicity, versatility and ruggedness. I own 8 of them and several options of pipe lengths. I have four that I first used 15 years ago. Started on a large project that I knew I needed more clamps (and who has enough clamps??) so it was a no brainer to buy another handful of ponys
UPDATE, 12/16/13:
5768 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought one of these for my personal shop vacuum over a decade ago and love it.
7269 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work great. A very cost effective alternative to large bar clamps.
1285 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Once again I'm glad I checked amazon reviews and videos on youtube before I made this purchase for the lights in my Dacor oven. I'm sure I save $$$ by buying the bulbs and installing myself. I do recommend checking the youtube installation videos. The light cover is not as fragile as described on these light bulbs cover.
3800 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This set came on time and packaging was good. There were some rust areas on a few of the shims; however, no issues with performance. A little scrubbing with a brass brush and mineral spirits did the job. For the price you can't match this shim set. Now my joints are a tight fit.
8025 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just purchased this neat little plane and I love it! It's well made,feels great in my hand, and does a nice job. You'll never find a better plane for the money. I mean NOWHERE!!!!!!!!!! Certainly not a Lee neilsen ,but who cares?? I buy tools do use, not to brag about having.
This is one of those tools that once you own it you ask yourself how you ever got any accuracy without it. As far as power, accuracy, and adjustments it was rock solid engineering right out of the box. I use this tool mostly for cabinet construction and fine furniture work. The DeWalt 682K just does what it was designed to do and I'm quite happy with this tool. Thanks DeWalt!
715 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 ok
Clips nicely on his new lap desk too!!!
3651 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great sander. No problems tracking. I like the speed control.
6576 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This insert comes with everything needed for your homemade router table. It is strong and will not flex. Did have to drill an access hole for the height adjustment wrench for my Porter Cable router.
1069 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 These lights work great for about a month then suddenly stop working. I don't know what the problem is with these lights but it is a risk buying these when so many have had a problem
Can you hang cabinets without this tool -- yes. But why would you.... for around $50 your cabinets will be perfect...
3809 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Would have been 5 stars if not for that darn made in china sticker. Rather embarrassing for the good ole U S of A that I could not find a domestically made worm drive saw anywhere.
The Xtra Flex 2 LED Book Light is both attractive and functional. Plus, it is very affordable and reasonably priced. You really can't go wrong with this one!
Cons: Reportedly the cord.
The batteries last a long time as well.
5396 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Outstanding
6416 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 clamps things down.
1447 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ten for the price of one. It is a no brainer. They work perfect. Even if they should have a shorter life, it won't be so short that it would make be buy a single bulb for more money from the local hardware store. So far, it is still burning bright.
The manual suggests that if you have a 30" Unifence and table extension, you can cut 12" from the large tube. I suggest that you refrain from doing this until you find your saw too bulky with the Uniguard installed. The extra 12" on the tube may come in handy if you want to have a work piece that is more than 52" to the right of the blade.
3500 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a dewalt 716. Stops work great on the saw. I have not tried them on 6inch crown though.
669 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My wife gave me a Drill Dr. 250SP a couple of Christmases ago, and I wouldn't be without it. If you often use twist bits and masonry bits it's fantastic.
9336 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 item is as described, it's quality made, so far it's holding fine and looks like it will last for some time.
The blade that came with the saw is quite good.
1457 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A LOT OF BULBS FOR THE MONEY . BETTER THAN BUYING LOCAL AND SPENDING MORE FOR A SINGLE BULB . SEEMS TO BE VERY GOOD QUALITY .
4822 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a powerful workhorse made for professionals. The dust bag catches most sawdust. You can attach a vacuum instead and catch even more. This unit is not a disposable homeowner tool, it is made to last and it can be repair. The most likely repair issue will be a need for new motor brushes, which is an easy maintenance item requiring no disassembly. I've used this for hours at a time, and it is definitely up to the challenge. This has a heavy duty electrical motor, so make sure that if you need an extension cord you use a heavy duty cord and one no longer than necessary. Longer and lighter cords cause premature wear on the motor.
1830 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 AFTER TRYING LOTS OF SANDERS THESE BABY IS A MONSTER...ITS A LITTLE HEAVY BUT NOTHING THAT CANT BE HANDLE..GREAT FOR TABLE TOPS,,...
2457 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 nice
4188 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fit on easily
Given the custom-ability, versatility and durability, this style of pipe clamp would still be a bargain if they cost as much as the more expensive Bessey clamps. At roughly HALF the price of fancy-clamps, they are a super bargain. Your great-great grandchildren could inherit these and they would still be useful. I actually inherited some of these from my father, and they still work perfectly.
4689 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used only a few different blades. I would say this is the best one so far. The freud diablo and dewalt blades I have bought do not come close. This blade cuts through brazillian redwood very easily. Most other softwoods and softer hard woods do not even slow it down. I am using the blade on a Hitachi C10FSH, sliding compound miter saw. How long it stays sharp has yet to be seen but I am sure it will perform well.
- Great quality. I'm not worried about them dulling soon or breaking while in use.
84 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like to read and also like doodling. This light is awesome!!! Love it, wish I would have purchased long ago when I think of all the stupid waist of time watching TV because it was too dark to draw or read.
This was intended to be a substitute for a workbench until a better one could be built. It will also serve as incentive to finish the better, proper workbench.
8723 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It works wonderfully. I misplaced my former saw and this replacement has met all of my expectations in a pull saw.
Of the thousands and thousands of dollars I've spent on tools, this was the best $150 I ever spent. I usually spring for more money than I need, but I'm sure glad I didn't in this case.
8308 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This 16 ounce model is a real pleasure to use. (Framing hammers are a bit too long and a bit heavy for what I do.)
6484 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Quick and easy to use have used them many times since I received them.
5167 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 work great on dust collection system
783 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Seem to last much longer than replacement bulbs purchased at HD. Value is good.
Watch the size when you order these. These are bigger than some. For some projects you may want a smaller clamp.
The middle jaw has only two holes in each side. You should attach the plastic blocks following diagram 4. The numbers written on the top of the middle jaw should face you when you attach it to the metal frame. You should insert the plastic blocks to the wider part of the 4th cutout from the back in the metal frame and then slide the middle jaw all the way to the back until it will touch the rear jaw. Then tighten the bolts to keep the middle jaw in place.
5372 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 bueno
1224 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great lights at very reasonable prices.
Best of all it is Made in America.
I highly recommend the M12V - it's a winner!
6596 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great small clamp-
753 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price for a long lasting halogen bulb. Similar bulbs are very expensive, while these are affordable. Last the same as those bulbs purchased locally, and costing much more.
I found these bulbs on Amazon a few months ago and have been using them ever since. While it's true that you occasionally find a dud that goes dark in a matter of weeks, that's every bit as true of the bulbs you buy at the store and pay over $3 a bulb for.
6254 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just what I needed
1034 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Wrong size price ok keep them they fit another lamp I own
5834 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It doesn't make any sense really, but these blades cut way faster, and with less deflection on the cut, when compared to the "clean cut" Bosch blades for wood. These are very aggressive, they practically cut so fast it scares me and I think maybe the wood will be torn to little shreds but when Iook at the wood it's really clean after the cut, no saw marks at all. These blades are the only Bosch blades I've tried so far that give a vertical cut with a zero degree pitch and very close to zero degree vertical cut even with curved cuts on 3/4 plywood. Somehow they also turn very easily too despite being a wider blade, they make turns very easily in the wood without any friction and without much deflection. I haven't tried these without the splinter guard on my Bosch saw so I don't know how clean the cut would be without that, more testing is needed. So far this is the most accurate Bosch blade I've tried and I tried 4 other ones.
5613 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 bought for a spare
3541 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great tool.
4076 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellent product. It cut much better then freud's lower end stacked dado i had. Well worth the upgrade. Luckily I was able to return the other. It is smooth, sharp and makes nice flat edges and bottoms.
Anyway, I ended up paying $100 more for a brand new unit after receiving and returning the junk reconditioned one. Take note the brand new units come with a large pre-finished flooring foot, 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" (white) base plates, two allen wrenches and users manual. Of course, if you know what you're doing (carefully), you don't necessarily need the pre-finished foot, but it does serve a very useful purpose(s) if you like it. It's wider and has rollers on the bottom that assist in the "slide-n-smack" shuffle. But more importantly, the pre-finished floor foot works against the tongue of the board to distribute the force over a much larger surface area vs. a much smaller area of pre-finished edge if you don't use the pre-finished foot. Bottom-line is the foot helps eliminate damaging the pre-finished edge when you smack too hard closing aggressive board gaps. I tested this by smacking really hard with the pre-finished foot and I noticed no damage to the pre-finished edge. Had I done this without the pre-finished foot, I'm almost certain it would have damaged the red oak I'm working with. Factory-reconditioned units (at least the one sent to me) do not include the pre-finished foot, so figure at least another $50 for this accessory if you don't buy brand new. Really I'm not sure you save much buying recon vs. new. Considering you might be appalled at the condition of the factory-reconditioned unit like the one sent to me. So why take any chances and risk wasting time--for what, to save $50?
And: they are very, very sharp (keep bandages with them - even though you've been warned - you'll have to find out for yourself).
I guess my only complaint/suggestion would be for Pony to either make another model for smaller frames, or extend the size range down just a bit.
This kit is all about quality. No plastics are used with any of the working parts. Even though the case is mainly plastic, Lenox used through-bolts and nuts to affix a metal nameplate. Nothing jogs out of place because of the thoughtful interior design.
6378 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great.
2854 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We bought this saw to do a lot of christmas presents. This SAW is Awesome! You can make any scroll saw project with it. It's cuts are clean and there is no vibration as you cut. A must have for any scroll sawer.
love it
8262 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love it.
3570 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Unlike some other users, I've replaced my belt sander with this one.
3435 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These work great. If you need more adjustment just add on slit brackets and you can cut bigger crown.
5893 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 T shank blades work will with my new Makita jig saw. there is no chatter or stray from line while cutting with this style blade. I am pleased with the Bosch brand blades.
The chain is essentially a chain saw so the cut is not as smooth as I might like, but, this is a unit for framing not finish carpentry.
She drives nails straight and true!!!
3332 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I actually bought this base to attach to a piece of machinery that fits in a closet. The base hardware (angle brackets, wheels) are solid, and if you use a hard wood like oak for the 2x2 sides, the whole thing is solid as a rock.
6472 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I lost my mind and decided I could install my new kitches cabinets myself. 23, count 'em, 23 total. I made some mistakes, but overall I am pleased and they look good, and I am pretty sure they won't fall off the walls. Not anytime soon.
6870 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 worth the extra money if you use them alot
9890 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very useful for drywall screws or anything similar for flooring, wood, etc for the home owner. Magnetic to hold the screw against the bit and the sheath keeps it from wobbling off the head.
4964 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does the job, unstoppable. Easy to use, easy to change belts. Not too noisy either. Replaced a so-called professional model from a chain having a name beginning with 'H' second work rhymes with 'Kate'. Night and day difference. You get what you pay for, not that this tool is especially expensive.
3744 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This blade is amazing. I bought it for ripping 3/4" birch ply to be used for a bookcase. I used it in a Milwaukee circular saw with an edge guide. This blade produced absolutely no tearout or chipping. The edge was finished as good, if not better than my table saw can do.
Oh well, they knew a good thing when they saw it.
Hex keys are provided for fasteners and set screws, all you will need is a 7/16 wrench or socket.
Now, just a tip for plastic cutting. You need to play with the various speeds on the Fein tool. There is a "sweet spot" where it cuts like butter. It is fast enough to cut, but does not melt the material.
8947 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I received a Bosch 10 table saw for Christmas and used that as the justification to order all of the accessories for it. I shopped around and found the best price and trusted source via Amazon. I got what I ordered in a timely fashion. Now its time to get the woodworking projects underway. I will use this vendor again, with confidence, if I need to in the future.
645 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Warm white, no. Vegas white, yes.
Now ... when is DeWalt going to catch up and give us an LED flashlight?
Install was a snap. Some have mentioned that they slide out when you move your saw around. I had the same issue but I purchased some 5m Thumb Screws and put them in the near side of each supports guide bracket. Now it's just a quick turn to lock them in place.
2965 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 While my old 12" planer is used a lot, it keeps on ticking. I've been thru many of these blades and they last pretty good. I just wish they made them where I could re-sharpen them.
I've used several scroll saws over the past 40 years, I can say this is by far the best I've ever used!
First, this is a heavy-duty clamp that costs a lot of money. It should be durable enough to be DROPPED 36" to a shop floor without becoming useless. Even most electronic devices (iPhone, etc...) can be dropped from that height without breaking. Second, I understand a one-year warranty on my saw, it is going to wear out, but a heavy-duty clamp? Warranty it for life.
None at all! You owe it to yourself to get one of these dual lamp beauties. Maybe get two so you'll have a spare or if there's a power outtage!
7132 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great router bits for anyone wanting to make doors.
2758 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am a beginner, but I learn fast. This product works just fine. As I've learned I haven't used this, but it is nice to have it available.
8283 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great hammer. Excellent quality.
Assembly
UPDATE..Jan. 05...Ruined the 1/4 inch guide, when the stop collar vibrated loose, allowing the guide to move. Also messed up the bit. I have used this guide set a couple of times and haven't had this problem before. I found a new guide and stop collar at my local woodworker store, not very expensive. I have always hand tightend my stop collar but will use a pair of pliers from now on. Shouldn't have to but can't risk this happening again. Very scary and could have been very hazardous.
6567 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good. Accurate, usable, solid!
5415 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as advertised
Dumping a shop vac is time consuming
9031 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just as described, work perfectly
3576 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Can't beat a makita. I had a cheap wen from Home Depot, this is much better
Second, the blade had been better sharpened than the blade in some other planes I have bought. However it also had either a large nick or a void in that sharpened edge, and I had to grind off around 1/16" before I could sharpen it properly.
4538 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Meet expectations
1419 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Bulbs seem fine. A couple got chipped easily not sure if that is just how this type of bulb is. The color is around the 3000k range typical of halogens
Perfect for a workshop with tight spaces, this base allows you to easily move heavy, awkward tools by yourself.
2705 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 These don last lon. Buy LED replacements
1096 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fit perfectly in our rv
834 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 These seem abnormally sized for the type of fixture they're supposed to be mounted in. I had to manually clip the prongs to fit all the fixtures I tried them in. Seeing as how they're branded for a G8 base you'd think they'd fit in G8 bulb sockets...
128 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Super bright yet the light is directed in such a way as to not disturb the person next to you! Perfect!
With almost no use and not under warranty any more the switch stopped working.
As to installation, I actually found it to be quite straight forward. As some comments suggest, it is very helpful to have someone helping in the process as the saw can be awkward.
I haven't used this new Speed Bloc yet other than to turn it on. I called Porter Cable a couple of days before I ordered it and asked where it was being made. The gentleman told me some are made off shore and some are still manufactured in the USA. The one I received does not mention anything about being made in the USA. Kind of sad. Hopefully it will last a long time and that this is still a 5 star product.
3665 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This Porter Cable sander is a proven tool. I have used mine on many projects, and it has performed very well.
to be fair, when the tool was running, it performed pretty well; had adequate power, tracked well and dust bag worked adequately. Speaking of which, Amazon shipped this WITHOUT the dust bag. It was advertised WITH bag, so I contacted them. It took some complaining but they sent me one. I've seen this before with discount vendors; they "strip" accessories out of the box. I'm not saying THEY did that, but someone did. The box was sealed, had no dust bag and they initially did not want to send me one.
2069 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The router is heavy, powerful, and solid. If you need this kind of power, you are probably going to use it is a table mounted situation anyway, so the weight really isn't such a problem. This router should have all the power you will ever want.
Plane Irons - Fabulous. Using the Highland jig in the Makita tooling is just the ticket. Flattening the back of the iron is easy too.
I then took out the factory insert; reinstalled the Leecraft insert and adjusted to level and proper fit. I took out the insert and reinstalled my riving knife. I lowered the blade below the table and reinstalled the Leecaft insert. The riving knife and blade came up through the insert and were positioned perfectly. I have made quite a few cuts with this arrangement since and I am very satisfied with the results. I am glad I bought this and would recommend it to others.
Pat
4606 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I would have given it 5 stars but the resaw guide is not very tall and I will have to make my own. I love the guide and don't think that I would give it up. It was easy to install and adjust and has not needed a reset. I have used it so many ways and it have not given me a bad cut.
4845 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect fit
1000 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good item
454 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Arrived early. Flexible and small enough for travel, but packs a powerful light! I like the adjustable setting that allow you to utilize one or both bulbs. Nice color, although darker than pictured.
Since I immediately installed the 7518 in the router table I haven't used the base that comes with it, so I can't comment on it.
235 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Very bright (too bright) but a good item.
2274 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Purchased for Craftsman 19.2 V saw. It fit my saw and cuts great! Even inadvertently hitting an occasional nail/staple doesn't slow this carbide tipped blade. Makes the saw work like new!
5471 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
3965 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just burned up a DeWalt DW432 3" x 21" belt sander (electrically), after three months of pretty hefty use yet do not feel I quite got the money out of the tool.
515 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Light weight without feeling flimsy - the LEDs produce a pleasent tone of light - the option to select only one or both at once makes this device a winner.
3510 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A very nice budget miter saw. It's fairly barebone - no sliding rails, no hyper-precise adjustments of cutting angles, no lasers, no integral stops - but really, does what it's supposed to. It's also small and lightweight enough to fit into a cramped suburban workshop - or be carried around.
I like the tip someone here gave about drilling new holes for bigger crown. If that situation arises for me I think I'll give it a try.
3262 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Wasn't very well thought out as far mounting the light bulb. Could not get my fingers around the bulb to screw into socket.
6846 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Okay -- so I'm no pro at kitchen installs, but I have done a couple. Man -- this align-rite drill guide is PERFECT for doing kitchen pulls, knobs, handles! It cut my time down BIG time.... Now, that being said you do need to measure and set up the tool which can take a bit of time for the first knob/pull/handle. However, once you have it setup you can breeze thru the rest of them -- assuming the cabinets are the same size. I knocked out about 15 pulls on cabinets in about 45 minutes and that was taking my time. I had to do about 10 handles -- they took a bit more time only because not all the drawers were the same size.
3053 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 ...be an accessory.
The Fein oscillating tool is the absolute best. I wonder why the blades are less than that.
793 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 shipped extremely fast. Individually packed bulb of great quality. A lot cheaper than big box store. Make sure you do not touch them with bare hand and these will last a long time
6875 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Not much to say about this Ridgid pipe wrench. My guy is a gas and oil technician and will no longer buy anything other than Ridgid pipe wrenches. They are just far superior to other brands. No more buying the cheaper brands and then being disappointed at how crappy they are.
8691 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product.
1721 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 wow this really worked great first time using it, very high quality
This thing, though, never so much as bent or was distorted in any way. It works as well today as it did when it was new.
5919 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works well on my saw
5384 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 What can I say it works for what it's supposed to.
814 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Update: We have had many problems with these bulbs they are:
* Flexible, easy to use for any book.
Step #7 says "Install the front vise jaw on top of the TOP BLOCKS". It should be "FRONT BLOCKS" not top blocks.
8751 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Quality of blade very good
I own the Veritas Mk II sharpening system for the smaller blades on my chisels and hand planes. The Veritas is exactly what a sharpener should be. Dead simple to use, super accurate with precise graduated bevel angle adjustments and great repeatability. Oh yeah, it is fraction of the price this thing costs.
The router plate itself is pre-drilled to accommodate 25 of the most popular routers. A spec sheet shows a template of the pre-drilled holes, and a list of those 25 routers indicating which holes each uses. Hardware includes most screws -- size and length -- for hanging your router.
1246 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I originally purchased these light bulbs a little over a year ago for use in low voltage landscape fixtures. 12 lights arrived properly packaged; not more you can say. However, this is my second time coming back for replacements. I had about 3 left and felt it was time to order more for using this year. Discussing the quality I did have one or two bad lights but overall these bulbs have lasted a long, long time. Like another reviewer stated you can barely get 2 of these individual lights at a local retailer for the same price and over the past year these have gone down in price, fantastic. Overall I'm very pleased with this product and this seller and would recommend this product. For the price, it's truly an amazing value for a great product.
7651 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These go together relatively quickly. We have used them on numerous projects, we have the 225, and x2 425's. They come in very hand and are extremely versatile. The rear board comes off or can be re-located to meet your needs, the feet fold under and there are shorter feet in each corner with then replace the folded feet. A small roll pin holds on the handles. As long as you don't need to remove them a simple hammer and the included plastic "wrench" is all you will need to assembly the tables. The edges (facing each other) are grooved). The idea is to help hold material. Another vertical groove is included to allow you to put in a round object and fit in the vertical groove (about 1/4" deep). With a couple quick lever release/catches this will fold flat. While this is mostly just stamped steel with some plastic guides and the ??bamboo?? top its a very nice quality work bench. One thing I will mention with this is the second 425 I purchased had a slightly chipped wood work surface on one of the 3 pieces. Not a big deal, but wanted to mention it.
90 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works well. Nice and bright.
790 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They work, our first bulb from the light lasted a good 20 yrs before it died. I know these are not going to last that long, but I know I got replacements!
3039 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 worked great until i dropped flashlight in river and lost it
3) They suggest using a drill press to make sure the holes are perfectly aligned. They weren't kidding. The holes need to be perfect or you'll be spending a long time making them work. I of course have a drill press. Doesn't everyone? It's next to my planer and joiner. [sarcasm] Anyone who has a press probably also has a swank table saw that doesn't need you to provide it's own base.
Of course had to buy cabinet lift to go along with this installation method, but that was worth the money as well.
660 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you are looking for a true cool bright white light rather then a warm golden white light this is the one to get. Just plug it in and it works beautifully. We used it in a decorative recessed wall panel in our new japanese bath so we snipped off the end and hard wired it in so it worked with a wall switch. We used 4 setting timer switches and this light uses so little electric that it stayed on low as a night light even when turned off, an interesting feature of using a timer switch with these lights, that won't be the case if you use a regular wall on off switch though. Looks great behind my shoji screen light effect casting a nice white light through the rice paper into the bathroom, made for a beautiful night light. Very good quality rope light and it was here really fast. I highly recommend this excellent product!
5512 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This table has really exceeded my expectations. First, it arrives in a deceptively small package. All of the parts are held in place with custom fitted styrofoam and are ready for assembly. The table set up in about an hour of slow paced effort. If you were in a hurry, it could be put together twice as fast. All of the components were of excellent quality and the fit of the pieces was meticulously crafted. I had been wieghing the decision to build my cabinet from scratch or buy this one -- I am very glad that I chose to buy this one!
5733 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great little table. It comes in a relatively small box and requires assembling. I was taking my time and working slow so it took me about an hour to assemble it. The directions are very clear and explain every part. Once assembled, this table looks great and is very sturdy. I have used it many times and just love it. For the price you just can't get anything better than this. My kit was missing the cabinet hinges for the front door so I emailed their customer service, 10 min later I get a reply from Brian who is asking for my address to mail me the hinges. Overall great product, great customer service you just won't be disappointed.
3040 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It's a bulb for a flashlight I own. I can't really get excited over that. It does what it needs to do.
1862 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As described
5256 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product
4156 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I got this chop saw about a year or so ago. It works great with good power to go through thick 2" and 3" stainless pipe and tube I have cut with it. I would suggest finding the 2414b model as being able to "rock" the saw helps to cut through tough steel. It seems like when you cut steel with a normal chop saw it gets half way through and doesn't cut as fast based on the angle. The 2414b lets you basically adjust the saw angle so that it gets through it quicker. I would give it 5 stars but my saw developed a problem. It tripped the breaker as soon as I turned it on, without even cutting steel. Took it to service and they corrected the problem. I debated with many saws and tried many, but this is the best.
2080 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as decribed.
5969 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just as described. Seems pretty sturdy. . . although nothing special (I wouldn't try dropping it on the floor when cold etc)
I found that the side grip requires the use of the extension bar. In simple low torque drilling applications the side handle cannot be used without the extension. this makes drilling in close quarters more difficult.
9153 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good hose..
6760 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When I am working on projects around the house, I always seem to need an extra hand and these clamps do the job every time! Whether I am cutting, sanding, screwing things together or gluing, having clamps just makes a job easier and more professional.
It has a great feel. Good power to weight. Built tough. etc.
9177 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good solid hose, takes being run over and is easy to clean. Do not buy craftsman or Kobalt hose, they do not come close to the quality of this hose.
2215 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is my fourth compound miter saw and my third sliding compound miter saw. This saw allows piece of mind. You basically know that this saw will cut whatever stock you have, within reason. This is a very good tool, it is thoughtfully designed and has some real advantages and falls slightly short in only a couple of areas. The BOSCH 3915 ( 10" SCM ) is a fine tool, but only bevels one way, its toggle clamps are quick and easy to engage ( more so than the DeWalt vertical clamps, which are still effective ).I prefer the cast in angle markers on the BOSCH over the DeWalts painted on gauge or Hitachi's C10fs which are too hard to read because they are painted the same seafoam green as the base and they are too small. The detents on the BOSCH are superb, the DeWalt's are also very good, and the Hitachi's are not as plentiful or crisp. The cam action lock down on the DeWalt is great, but the BOSCH's screw type works very well because of its large knob, much easier than the smaller Hitachi's. Regarding the cam lock on the DeWalt, I was really impressed how well it locks down even a degree or less next to a major detent. The adjustable fences on the Dewalt are superior to the Bosch's which only one side moves, and the Hitachi's are too short to be very useful. For the most part the BOSCH has a very nice base, but the direct drive motor and mount is fairly old technology. The Hitachi is a nice and fairly compact saw with a great motor, very smooth start up, but the base needs updating. The DeWalt is a great compromise. It does not fall way short in any category that I can see based on owning the other two saws mentioned. The accessories not being included is a little disappointing, I believe that for the price of this saw DeWalt could atleast include the dust bag. Generally speaking though, I believe this saw is woth every nickel when you consider the other saws are very good, but have distinct shortcomings, the DeWalt really does not in my opinion. I have mounted this saw on a mobile custom cart with locking wheels and storage beneath, I mounted the the Rousseau extensions and stop system on my cart and it is extremely solid and useful. So far, although not perfect - this saw is the best of the current choices. Hope this review helped you.
1534 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's a bulb. It works. Good price
2273 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Thank you
Both are nifty ideas, and both work to a degree.
It is tricky, when you buy a blade kit, to fit it into the case. Individual blades fit fine. But if you throw the blade case away, you no longer know what blade does what.
Finally bought this rubber hose - wow. Just lays where you put it and when you move it - it stays there too. No memory issues and very flexible in the cold (18F).
1947 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great little tool, much better than my PC 340k. Just alot more comfortable during long sanding sessions. Built like a tank, vibration free, and no swirl marks. It's definetly worth the few extra dollars it costs over the competition. Other 1/4 sheet sanders just don't compare. Pair this sander with the PC 505 1/2 sheet sander and your finish sanding needs are covered.
The big box stores around me like Lowes and Home Depot do not carry this type of blade. Cutting thru 4x material is effortless and clean.
7617 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is one well made tool not to heavy and not to light nice balance and sturdy handle
I just came up from the shop where I sharpened nine bevel chisels, five lathe chisels of various types, one plane iron, and three 6" jointer knives. My session took about 3 hours, including cleaning and drying the machine. My usual session is only an hour or so, but the lathe tools were in bad shape. All the tools were ground with the 1000 and 6000 grit stones. The lathe tools required a little fixing with the 120 grit stone first.
2) Sometimes the whole cabinet reverberates loudly.
6520 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Definitely well-made in the USA. After reading the other reviews here these are just what I was expecting. Very high quality.
5213 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It does what it is supposed to do....reduce vibration and stiffen the blade.
It has a liitle "kick" at start up but when you make the cut it is so quick and so clean you forget it. In fact....I LIKE that little start up boost!
3514 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's a great tool, and a needed addition to my wood working shop. Bill Duncan
9048 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Hard too coil up after use !!!!!
1988 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My first real router! Absolutely love it!
The cuts were clean. There was no chipping of the laminate, no tear out, and as near as I can tell, the bottom of the dado was perfectly flat. The dado set cut through the plywood with ease. I didn't have to apply any more force to the piece then I would have if I were doing a simple rip using a single blade.
2680 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was not sold on stands because of hiegt and convince but this stsnd has come a long way to making it a favorite
3127 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Clean little product, two metal stampings and two bolts with plastic knobs which secure the stampings to the side of the saw table. Very easy to lay the molding to be worked against the fence, top side on the table and bottom against the fence with the mounting surfaces flat against the fence and table. This accomplishes what the Kreg Crown-Pro does and has the advantage of being easily able to use, for instance, the workpiece supports on the DeWalt miter saw stand, DWX723 or DWX724. One thing of importance is to set both stops to the exact same distance. Having set one to the desired position and secured the retaining bolt, use a straight edge to set the other stop. An alternate solution is to determine the desired projection and cut a strip of wood to that width and then put that strip on the table and against the fence, then bring the stops up and secure them. The straight edge method is much easier. With crown stops, no tricky compound miter cuts are necessary, just make the miter adjustment and cut the molding. I would highly suggest getting a good angle gauge, which should pop up in the suggestions if you are looking at the DW7084 Amazon page.
The Holeshooter is a classic,geared to contractors who use their drill hard every day. Both are pro grade drills,but the Holeshooter is more likely to survive WW3. The Holeshooter is also easier to service.
5137 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works good
1) It comes with the needed drill bits, so you do not have to buy those separately.
Relative to the recommendations of some that a used shaper might have been a better approach, have you ever priced shaper cutters relative to router bits? They are a lot more expensive. Also shapers are not easily moved from the basement to the garage for a project. If I were a production shop, then a shaper makes sense. Since I'm not, the router table approach is the more flexible and cost effective approach for me. Besides, I more than covered the cost of the equipment in the savings from not having to buy or have someone make custom wainscoting.
650 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 direct replacement for the 50 watt halogen bulbs for the low voltage lights on my walk way. Very satisfied with the output and the price. I hope they last!
8961 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I have owned this dado set for 8 or 9 years. It has never cut very well, leaving rough bottoms with a lot of chip out. It got to the point that I used my router or router table for most dado operations, avoiding the Freud dado set altogether. I have owned other Freud blades for my table, miter, and skil saw. These blades have done a good job at a reasonable price, but this dado set has been very disappointing. I would not buy recommend it.
2919 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My second Dewalt scroll saw, Wore out the first one, plan on having first one overhauled but didn't want to have the saw in the shop during this time. I have A Hagner scroll saw but I like the Dewalt better. I also purchased the arm lift from [...] It really helps with a lot of inside cuts.DEWALT DW788 1.3 Amp 20-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw
5201 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's from FEIN! What more can I say?
Miter adjustment easily and lock down handle works well and tight.
1197 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The first 4 of these bulbs out of the package were non-functional. Upon trying the 5th bulb it worked. Based on that kind of performance I can't honestly call this a good product.
2063 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used the same belt sander that I bought from a pawn shop for 20 years. I was sad when it finally died. Now I am happy. This sander is almost ideal. Some have complained about the dust collection. I find it works well if you empty the bag often.
The rods mount in two different locations and so give two different spreads between centers. The positions are on either side of their respective locking wingnuts. It appears the spreads were designed in sae because they measure 3.25" and 4.0".
3719 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this one is great , I had a chance too try it its great for tight places and between stud for wires.
Done w/ B & D
4779 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Its not universal. It didn't fit on my "Dewalt Miter Saw."
1512 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used these inside the "fake" headlamps in my son's Power Wheels toy and they work very well. Bright enough to light up the road although obviously not their intended purpose. Low wattage, fairly compact, runs cool, and good light dispersion. I'd recommend them for the same purpose anytime :).
Con: Batteries must be replaced. I tried the Mighty Bright light that comes with an AC Adapter, which didn't work quite right and I returned it, but I also realized that being plugged into a wall isn't always practical when you're reading in bed, or anywhere else for that matter. The battery version is better. I seem to get a lot of reading hours before having to change batteries, so it's a minor quibble.
3078 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect. Took me out of a jam
8099 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect size for tiling jobs and very easy to clean. This will get a lot of use over the years.
I soldered a small copper rod, 12-gauge, 3-inches long to the sides of three 12-volt auto tail light bulbs. I soldered another rod to the ends of the bulbs and attached + and - (black & white) wires to the ends of the rods. I flattened the bare ends of the wires with solder. A rubber band or a bit of electrical tape will hold the wire ends onto the battery terminals for discharging.
1871 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits my Rockwell saw perfectly and cuts smoothly. The Rockwell saw I bought only came with 1 blade which was great for cutting 2 by 4s but not the best finish for cutting plywood. This is exactly the blade I needed, 120 tooth saw! Such a smooth finish. Very nicely made and durable blade. Came packed very well with a hard plastic around the edges to prevent any one from getting cut. Surely worth the price to have this blade in your collection. Very affordable saw blade. Fits any saw with 3/8 inch arbor and 4 1/2 inch blade. Would buy this again if needed due to normal use. Good product from Porter-Cable. Thumbs up!!
Controling the Fein is difficult at best. When sanding narrow pieces like a cabinet face frame, the Fein jumps around. When sanding larger areas, the Fein sucks down onto the work piece making it more difficult to move. Long periods of sanding with the Fein are a struggle. The Fein is aggresive but, when you want less agressive sanding, you don't have a choice since it is only one speed not variable. I am especially disappointed in the amount of vibration the Fein has. The worse thing of all is the poor quality when sanding with high grit paper for the final pass. One other downer is the high cost and lack of availability of sand paper for the Fein. And if all that isn't enough, I emailed Fein regarding problems trying to register my sander online for the extra 2 year warranty. I never heard from them. By the way, I spoke with a Fein representative prior to buying the sander and told him I already have a Festool. He said Fein is the best. So much for honest salesmanship.
3128 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are a total lifesaver. Very nice and solid construction as is expected from Dewalt. They fit perfectly on my Flexvolt Miter saw.
9232 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Goodyear quality, cheap price, better than Harbor Freight for around the same price. Good flexibility. Not for dragging floors everyday, will probably wear out.
To me it defeats the purpose of having such an amazing tool if it's not cost effective and practical to use it.
344 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had this book light for several years and it still works just as good as when I first got it, despite being dropped several times, so it's very durable. I love the pink color and have gotten many compliments on it. I love the large clip to clip it onto books and that the clip is lined with a soft material so as not to damage the book's pages or leave indentations. When not in use, I clip it on my lampshade next to my bed so I don't clutter up my bedside table with it and it has never left any marks on the white shade. The flex neck is excellent and allows you to easily maneuver the light to virtually any angle that you need and because it has the wire inside the neck, it will stay put in any position unless you physically move it.
8910 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've found myself using this more than I thought I would. Besides the normal uses, I also like it for straight cuts in drywall where scoring one side and snapping doesn't work. Also for making some framing flush during the drywall project.
3564 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Quiet, powerful, the variable speed works as expected and makes buffing the boat a hell of a lot more pleasant than using either an orbital or (shudder!) doing it by hand.
6450 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 handy clamp
7770 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great hammer but too expensive for minor home repair. I returned it and purchased 2 similar estwing hammers with the blue rubber handles. One is straight claw and the other is curved claw.
1421 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 work as they should
3. It is noisy but then I wear ear protection every time I use a power tool and I am sure your mother would want you to also.
I have had mine for over 5 years now and it is still going strong!
4559 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Perfect fit for my Dewalt DW705 saw, with the adapter. The adapter is why I picked 4 stars - it means the bag sticks out an extra couple of inches longer than the original bag did, which kind of gets in the way sometimes. Otherwise, just as good as new.
5578 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent quality. Just what I needed.
Very quiet and smooth handling, gets the job done.
6966 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 well done
Con:
I installed the Freud on my table saw, and got the same excellent results. So I bought a second one of these Freuds. I like the 60 teeth. Commonly the 50 tooth crosses the line between great ripping and crosscutting. This 60 tooth appears to do the job beautifully, and still give you that extra smoothness that comes with the additional teeth. The Forrest is still covered in the protective rubber dip. Some day, I will break out the Forrest II, I just have a hard time even thinking about taking this Freud off. How can you top perfect? Hope this was helpful.
8444 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I know it's "just" a hammer, but I love this hammer! It fits my hand like a glove! Love it!
2278 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Was a little concerned when the DW flashlight arrived in a USPS plastic bag (bought from Neandertool). I thought that it was a used item. But, when I opened it, the DW919 was intact and fully functional. It looked untouched and operated perfectly when I attached the L/I battery. I gave 4 stars because I didn't get a "heads up" that the item would arrive without the original packaging.
849 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Fit in and worked as advertised. We will see how long it lives, but I have 9 replacements in case the life is not that long..... :)
If you find a smoother cutting blade, let me know!
2849 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I am tired of my Dewalt XRP batteries always dying an early death and having to buy more. I bought this because 1. it was relatively
5091 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's good.
The tool-less ability to change the base plate angle as needed;
2367 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this is a great machine and well worth what you pay for it. steady and reliable.
8182 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great hammer. Awesome feel and good grip.
8022 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works well. I use it to smooth the edges for boulders I drill and split. Doesn't cut like butter so you don't need to worry about taking off too much.
7941 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These pull saws are the best! I often use them instead of a power saw, especially when accuracy is important. They cut much faster and waste much less material than most hand or power saws. Sadly, none of the stores around here stock the replacement blades. These are exact replacement blades that fit my handle perfectly.
4361 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had the Ryobi for a few days, then returned it due to an out-of-alignment screw that was causing all the joints to be off. Got this DW instead and glad I did. It's much nicer than the Ryobi. Here's why: the ryobi chip exhaust clogged a lot and the vertical scale is hard to read. The DW is much better.
Not so nice things:
4904 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Does not fit all DeWalt miter saws. I have a DWS780 Type 20 and it, nor the adapter that comes with the bag, fit. Also, for those complaining about the bag not collecting a satisfactory amount of dust, that's a dust extraction system design issue, not a bag issue.
Another nice feature is that the cylindrical drums roll in only one direction. That allows you to freely feed the work in, but if the work piece wants to start to back up it instantly stops it. That back roll is nipped in the bud, and that is the movement, that leads to the binding that I was telling you about. Combined with the hold down effect, that stops it altogether. So it actually performs a double protection effort.
4118 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Finally a stacked dado blade that does what it's meant to do.
4141 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This blade shattered around the hub after two uses. I liked the design but will not purchase it again.
2690 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Other reviewers are correct, this is a terrific little sander with one problem, the switch is tricky to operate. The switch is too small and the rubber dust cover over it makes the action of the switch awkward at best. Getting it to turn on or off can be a two or three attempt task, this should be a no-brainer for DeWalt to fix in future production. Other than that the quality of the finish it produces is excellent, noise level acceptable and the dust collection is a major improvement over the old 1/4 sheet sanders. I typically use this sander immediately after my 1/2 sheet Porter Cable (with no dust collection) and the DeWalt sucks up all the dust left behind by the PC. Highly recommended.
4782 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Bought it for a small Kobalt miter saw I have, it fit OK and did the trick.
pros: well made, great design, works...can't ask for more.
6003 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 High quality zero-clearance insert, fits perfectly on my Dewalt DWF7491rs table saw, at a good price...
3343 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought one 5+ years ago for Jet contracor table saw. Made it up with oak. Took a little while, but nothing overwhelming. Been using it ever since and it has held up splendidly. No signs of wear at all. Easy to use. Just ordered a second one for a planer.
1150 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They light like they are suppose to.
But thanks to Amazon and Hugosonline my saw is complete.
3984 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Sharp!
4937 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great sander Always had porter cable before This is a big improvment
1714 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The pad is just like the one that came on the sander and the holes lined up perfectly. Good product.
If you need a larger router for a good price, get this one.
Dimensions: 12 inches long over all; the base is 2.75 inches long by 1.5 inches wide.
1387 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 You know that this item is cheap, and you correlate that with quality. You may try to justify this purchase by thinking, even if it doesn't work as well as those you get from Home Depot, you might still come ahead with 10 of these cheap bulbs - WRONG! My new replacement bulb died after merely 2 weeks. My previous one (got from a local hardware store) used in my desk lamp broke after 3 years.
8618 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Why in the hell would a company like DEWALT sell this item without DEWALT DW4706 4-1/2-Inch Backing Flange for the DW402, DW402G, and DW818? I bought the 4 1/2 inch grinder and this blade will not function without the backing flange. The flange is not included with the grinder and no mention of the flange is included in the requirements for this blade or the grinder. Seriously disappointed by DEWALT.
For some of the negative reviewers here, perhaps you are expecting a lightweight trim saw to be as strong as a full size worm? If so, you are using the wrong tool. This is a great saw for plywood and trim, with the right (sharp) blades. If you want a saw you can fling into the box, toss around the job site, and power through ply with a dull blade, look elsewhere.
1625 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works for 1/4 inch shaft router bits.
1755 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked well with my Worx Saw.
6765 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 These clamps are my least favorite clamps in my shop. The springs fall out of the handle grip often and need to be replaced (if you can find the darn things). For quick applications they are okay at best. For serious woodworking I recommend paying a few dollars more and get better clamps for your project.
7110 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What can I say, these Ridgid pipe wrenches always do the job plus when I buy Made in the U.S.A. I know I helping my fellow Americans!!!!!!!
It's a very heavy tool, but it needs to be to have the solid feel that it has. I purchased a mobile miter saw base, mounted it to that, and I highly recommend you do the same. (See my review on the mobile base, a Delta 50-155). You do NOT want to be lugging this thing out all the time because of the weight.
As a weekend DIY warrior, I don't have time to make every little jig or fixture for every tool. I thought about how long it takes me to find a stable piece of dry wood, plane it to thickness, make a pattern, cut it out on the bandsaw, trim to exact size by hand or on the belt sander, drill the finger hole, make the hold down divots, drill the adjustment holes and install set screws, then paint the damn thing and wait for paint to dry. Screw all that. I'm not THAT cheap! This convenience comes at a reasonable price and gets me to the fun stuff faster. Besides, it's hard to explain to your boss (the wife) that you couldn't finish that project she needed last weekend because you had to wait for the paint to dry on your table-saw insert. Unless you're on a punishingly penurious budget, these are totally worth it.
4640 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect fit for my Dewalt 12" compound Miter saw
2092 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Finally get to use the sign making templates I've had for a few years sitting on the tool bench. The plastic guides gave out after one use but this feel sturdy enough I know they'll last for awhile.
7462 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good timing on the delivery, the item is what they said it is. It works grate.
Fortunately for me, I have a machine shop and was able to manufacture the adapters I needed to fit this to my household canister vacuum and accessories. It was well worth the time and effort.
4264 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Stanley has been making planes for a long time. They do know what they are doing. I have a few of these around for general purpose work . I also have some Lie Nielsons and I love them but I keep them safe and out of reach of others'. I don't care who uses the Stanleys. I know if they get ruined , I'm not out much. With a little tuning a stanley will do a respectable job. Lap the sole and the iron ,put a good bevel on it and it will cut aggressively or produce a fine shaving. The adjustable throat is a must for avoiding tearout. I like the low angle version of this plane a little better. It is easier to control .It also makes a finer cut. It won't cut as deep however. To get a better plane you will have to spend at least twice as much so this is not a bad deal.
Great Price!! Delivered On Time!!
306 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love this book light, and great gift idea for readers!!
3853 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great for scrolling work and coping crown moulding - highly recommended!
1520 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great LED replacement light! Work as it should!
5462 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Should last a life time.
It would be nice if the shims were factory labeled. You need to clean, measure, and mark them, and the marker writing eventually wears off.
9875 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 On time, On budget, Happy Camper!
TOOLS OF THE TRADE awarded this saw as their best saw in 1999, which is why i originally purchased it. they reviewed saws again, in their SEPT 2005 issue. IT WON AGAIN! that's a real testament to me, only far superior tools win their prestigious award. a close second was the bosch wormdrive.
7357 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Big upgrade for me and it was worth it. Probably less expensive, similarly equipped tables out there, but this one I find exceptional.
9777 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A cheap airhose (made from PVC, usually) is a pain. They stay coiled when you uncoil them, and stay straight when you coil them. A high quality rubber hose makes a huge difference. It sounds trivial, but it really makes managing hoses easier. When I'm in the shop, or out on a job I want to be able to run the hose out quickly, and coil it neatly when I'm done. A high quality rubber hose like this one makes it easy.
1164 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Could not afford my landscape lighting without this deal
5148 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 The 4" connection is at right angles to the floor and should be angled. Holding and using the sweep is ackward.
7325 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 ok
8543 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 replaced another freud set I'd had for 7 or 8 years. was really surprised at how quiet this set was vs the one I replaced.
3161 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the perfect size little saw; I absolutely love it! I have mine mounted to a Rockler acrylic base that I use with a saw guide. I still use my normal 7 1/4 for 2 x4's and such, but this saw will handle 2x lumber pretty well too. The left side mounted blade is great to see what you're doing, and the light weight is wonderful. The stock blade is pretty awful, and as others have commented it can be tough to find blades for this saw. I found that using a Skill 4 3/8" 40T flooring blade with 2 bushings works. The flooring blade has a 20 mm diameter cutout, and you can get bushings to go to 5/8", and then 5/8 of an inch to half-inch is pretty common. You can get this blade at Home Depot and Lowe's. Oshlum (sold on Amazon) has a 24 tooth blade with the correct bushing for under $8, so it makes for a nice general-purpose blade. The smaller blade is nice for veneer plywood, but at 4 3/8 of an inch it won't cut full depth. Doesn't matter to me as I only use it for plywood, and a lot cheaper than many 60 tooth blades for the 7 1/4 saw. Just don't lose your bushings! They are gold when it comes to the saw.
3880 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was undecided on what brand to purchase. I bought this one based on reviews and price. I'm very pleased with it and it is of much better quality than I expected. It is very easy to set the depth and height of the biscuit cut. I had to adjust the depth of the cut since mine was off by 1 mm or so. Once I made the adjustment, the cuts were perfect. My sole complaint is that the wrench provided to adjust the depth is useless and you can throw it into your odd and useless tool drawer. The head of the wrench is just too large and doesn't allow the nut to be turned once you slip it onto the nut. I used a Craftsman combination ignition wrench to adjust the nut and there was no problem. If you don't have ignition wrenches, I suppose you would be forced to use a pair of pliers to loosen and retighten the nut.
I am disappointed in the cosmetics of the ruler. I bought this particular model because if its satin-finish chrome blade. But when the square arrived, some of the finish was scraped off the blade, apparently by the head of the square. Amazon willingly sent me another, but it also had scratches on the blade. Given that I paid extra for the satin chrome blade, I am disappointed that two of the squares were flawed. I can only conclude that Starrett does not have good quality control since both squares came with an inspector's certificate saying that the squares met Starett's quality standards. Finally, I was disappointed that Starett did not respond to my Email regarding this matter.
Other than that, the router itself just seemed to lack that polish and precision in plastic molding I see on all of my other Bosch tools.
It might not keep everything out of the shop vac, but if it reduces my changing the bag by 70% it will be worthwhile. Fein bags are expensive. I've checked the bag a few times and very little is finding its way in.
7547 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 ...you get a piece of plastic laminate covered fiber board that does not even sit flush with the top of the table saw (it sticks up about 1/32"). Supposedly this device is supposed to help stabilize the saw blade (especially a thin-kerf blade), reduce chipping and noise. This may be true, but then it should be a standard feature that comes with the saw rather than the regular insert. I would skip this and build one yourself for a fraction of the cost.
1744 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Use it a lot does a great job
2835 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is my second DeWalt drill and I couldn't be happier. This is a corded drill, but has significant power for almost any home improvement project that I want to tackle. I use this drill the most when I am mixing tile adhesive and grout for tiling projects. The consistency of these products can tend to get very thick. Even an 18V cordless drill is no match for it's corded big brother. The added handle helps with stability when mixing a very dense tile adhesive.
5076 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good stuff
6056 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works well, just wish it had clips and a seal.
If you want a tool that will stand the test and trials of everyday use then spend a little extra and buy the Ridgid tool!
days at ridiculous prices and some of the shims are
2650 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this saw at a Big Box. Paid more than the amazon.com price. I won't make that mistake again. However, even the price I paid was worthwile for this tool.
5602 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It works very well. It saved me a ton on when I needed window sills. I just made them.
9247 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 That's what you need!
3817 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 this saw was added to the other skil saws that I have in my collection. a little heavy but it cuts through the 6 x 6 posts without a problem.
The plane seems pretty good now. I'm still working to find the right tension on the clamp; too little and it moves during use, shifting the blade laterally and altering the cut; too much and the vertical adjustment screw turns only with much force.
1970 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Speed-bloc is very well built and much quieter than ordinary palm sanders. It does an excellent job and due to it's lower than normal vibration, doesn't put your hand to sleep in the process. This machine is comfortable to grip and the on/off switch is conveniently located. Changing paper is quick and easy (with or without the little tool they provide). The Speed-bloc is an excellent old design that Porter-Cable was smart enough to leave alone.
Of course, for moderate to serious stock removal, get out the larger router.
Otherwise the stand assembled fine. There is a misprint in the directions, it mentions the user having to drill 7/16" holes but there are actually only eighteen; four for each corner bracket and then two for the caster wheel. There are twenty overall but the two foot holes are 5/16".
4th, the insert rings don't sit flush to the table, they are a tad short. This only causes a problem with very short work pieces and larger bits.
Cuts bevel nicely once set. Stock blade works well. Better, smoother result with better blade.
9051 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Solid product and worth the money
4237 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This set comes nicely packaged (could have a better case) with good instructions and is quality, It makes beautiful cuts, however, I am reluctant to give it a full 5 stars because on softer woods and plywood, at lower speeds, it does chip/splinter, somewhat,(it says chip free). If you have a good motor on your saw with some good rpm's you should get no splintering (My old motor has beed rebuilt 2 times). In my opinon If you want a good dado for your money this is the one.
Coverage is decent (fine for a novel but if you are reading a coffee table type book, you'll have to move the light around the page as you read).
I'll still use dowels where appropriate, but never for edge joining again.
5829 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love this thing. No complaints, AND it's price is VERY competitive. I initially set it up with a large Craftsman 3 1/4 HP router. I had no isses fitting it in the cabinet (I bought mine in Feb. 2004, and I believe they had increased the interior height by that point...don't quote me on that). I've used it for the standard edging applications and also for edge jointing. It actually works quite well for edge jointing!!! It takes some practice setting it up, but I used Digital Calipers to measure variances, and then move the in or out-feed fence accordingly. Once you get a method, it's only a 5 minute set-up. Not having a long bed makes jointing trickier, but hey, it's a router table. It is no jointer, but for the time being it is allowing me to get by without a jointer (that'll be my next purchase).
6482 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a good small ratchet clamp FOR CERTAIN THINGS. It works on flat things, but it doesn't do well on any thing that's round or curved. The wobble-head ends make it want to slip off the project too easy. It seems like all clamps now days have "wiggly" ends. Rigid ends would be preferred on most of my projects. In fairness to this clamp, it DOES do what I got it for VERY well. I needed it to squeeze the lock on a cam-lock cinch strap .
An excellent to add quick change capability to any older model drills.
4466 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the first time I am commenting on someone else' comment. John Wendt made some excellent suggestions. I, too, have planed a lot of board feet and his suggestions (except wetting the wood) are what I have been doing for years. The only other suggestion is that you wax or lubricate the table often. This, too, puts less strain on the machine and does a better job of planing. I use good quality car wax but there are other products available. I am going to try the trick of wetting hardwoods. It makes sense. I have a jointer and many other woodworking tools with blades that need to be sharpened. If I had my way there would be a federal law requiring tool manufacturers to make machines with the same blade setup as this Delta planer. I have wasted a lot of time installing and aligning blades and it is such sweet relief to just pop the blades in this tool and move on to woodworking. A final thing about this Delta planer. I have had it 16 years and it won't wear out. I have replaced the rollers once. It is a great tool and Delta does a good job producing very sharp blades that are easy to install.
This blade broke after about 10 minutes. And it was probably less than 5 minutes of actual cutting. The job at hand required trimming a stack of 3/8 x 1/8 plastic strips to length.
3822 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Fit my Delta air cleaner just fine. Built well and look to get a good life out of it.
Considering my back injury, I've decided to stay with the Jr. instead of also buying the larger, full-sized Gatemouth, if for no other reason that it forces me to be practical in how much weight I lug around in that thing. When a relative asks me to help them with a project, I can easily fit everything I'll need. But if I had the full-sized Gatemouth, I would easily start packing tons of tools that I'd never need for that project. So even though the Jr. can fit a magnitude of tools in it, it still keeps me grounded in what I take. And it has become the primary way I carry my tools away from my big tool chest.
8482 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great product
4600 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Worked well. I'm still working through the kinks on using it with my saw and fence.
3678 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The sander arrived extremely well packaged. It does what a belt sander is supposed to do and it does it well. It handles well and is easy to control. Belt changes couldn't be any easier and it is easy on belts. I have another sander with a small front roller and it eats up belts well before the grit is worn out. Belts are staying centered without constant adjustment. I've only had it a short time so I cannot comment on its' durability. But it looks and feels like a rugged tool should. The motor is strong and does not bog down under heavy load. I use it with a vacuum attachment and the top dust port turns out to be an added bonus. The hose never gets in the way. My two other sanders both have side ports and the hose is always in the way. For the money, this is the best sander available.
When I opened the box I thought "whoa! They sent me a 3/8" drill by mistake." Well, it was actually the 1/2" drill but in what I'm used to as a 3/8" 'form factor.' I inserted the same 1.25" fostner bit and was amazed at how much torque this drill had. The Craftsman was struggling to drill a hole in 2 mins whereas this guy was blowing through a hole in 30 seconds or less.
* As cheap as they feel, the handles are adjustable and can be placed in 3 fixed positions. I like that more than I hate that they feel cheap.
My radial saw was retired by this beaut.
3441 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The clamp worked just like a clamp should. It is very easy to set up and move to and from either side of the saw. The only fault is that it would be nice if it were just a little bit taller so that it would be easier to swing out of the way over the fence without having to move the fence.
5093 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 works fine just don't step on it
2210 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 For the man who likes to work with his hands and has everything - this cannot hurt as a gift. I gave it to the workman in my building and he loves it. He said he has a smaller one but really needed the power of this one.
6177 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cuts everything! Top quality!
8610 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have been using estwing since I was 12. Needed a finish hammer. This one was perfect. Great for trim work.
5828 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Im not sure how long the diamond wheel lasts in the Drill Doctor, so I thought it would be a good idea to have a replacement.
7860 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I really like this prybar. I'm not going to loan it out , That's for sure.
(Since I don't know which review you might see first, I have left the same general review for each of these I own and added any specific thoughts for the individual saws.)
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I will say that it appears to be well built and would be fine IF IT FIT MY SAW
I bought this primarily to run down (exhaust) NiCad batteries and recharge them to keep them in good shape. My usage is highly erratic, and batteries sitting around slowly lose their charge and their ability to be recharged fully.
EDIT: After using the saw very heavily the last month I have noticed a couple short-comings, both minor and easily remedied. The foot plate has a plastic cover intended to prevent marring your cut surface, however it doesn't seem to fit very well. Most things I jig will be sanded or painted, so I removed the plastic cover. The dust collector doesn't seem to fit very well. I simply snugged a small screw up against the collector to hold it in place.
7395 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had the privilege of working with this table in my best friend's shop. It's sturdy to say the least, and heavy. Adjustments to the clearance plates are simple and fast. The fence is great quality and attachments are easily installed/removed and adjusted.
4485 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good product, decent price.
I won't spend money on another one.
6623 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 ok
5311 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works fine. Price is right. No problems.
6611 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What can I say, the perfect product, received quickly. I ordered this for the new router table I was just finishing and the instructions made the installation very easy. I am very happy with the product and the quick delivery.
2821 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a solid piece of gear. Sturdy, stout and works well just not enough adjustment to earn five stars. For example, when you place the light on a flat surface, you cannot angle the light beam in a downward angle without using a shim to tilt the base. Other than that, it is solid gear but the MSRP is too high for what it delivers.
2755 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The feature I like the most on this guide is the fine adjustment knob. It works very well for lining up the cut. It is tricky balancing the router on the edge of a 3/4" board when cutting mortises so I built a jig with a slot for the guide to slide in and it works effortlessly. Have not tried the dust collector. I can recommend it to others.
2422 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price.
8357 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well balanced and great for around the house. Easy on the wrists and hands-arthritis. A welcome addition to my toolbox.
699 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this pack of bulbs for my halogen lamp. I think I have enough to last a lifetime now, but the bulbs are great!
WITHit provided a clip light for evaluation and review.
As you can probably tell, I'm convinced the uniguard adds considerably to the safety of my table saw. And, if for no other reason than I spent a chunk of change to get it, I'll be using it every time I turn on the saw.
8767 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked like a champ!
3879 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The first one I had to send back as the Angle Plate was crooked and no way to adjust it straight, and the cut was not centered on a 3/4" piece of wood. Amazon immediately shipped out another and gave me a prepaid UPS label to return the defective one. The new one had no defects and worked as it should. I only gave it 4 stars because the whole unit is not "polished" in its construction. Its ever so slightly on the "crude" side. Crude may be slightly harsh, but I cant think of another word for it. If it didn't work as it should, I would have returned it for a refund. Oh !!, one other thing is the dust bag works perfectly. Dust bags are usually useless. Not this one. Catches every bit of dust and shavings.
2476 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This stand is perfect for the Dewalt Scroll Saw. I was debating building my own stand because I always worry that these simple metal ones are going to be wobbly. I was pretty impressed with this one, however. It took longer than I was expecting to set it up but the instructions are very easy to follow and everything went together pretty easily. After setting the saw on, bolting it down, and tightening all of the bolts, this thing is very sturdy. I can easily drag it across my shop floor without any worries of it falling apart. The main drawback is that there's no storage anywhere for blades, tools, or anything else but that's pretty common with these types of stands.
7096 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice set of unit shears this pair replace an old set of kett I had for 15 years cant go wrong
Now that it's assembled, no complaints. It's a solid build and a good weight--heavy enough not to slide around but light enough to be moderately portable. I haven't had it long enough to comment on the rigidity of the plate, but I don't expect it to warp. And unlike Bosch (who doesn't even sell blank drillable plates for their tables!), it accepts my router without customization (Dewalt 621). Assembly is simple enough IF you have a manual, IF you have the requisite parts, and IF it's pre-drilled properly.
- I wouldn't mind it being maybe 3/4" longer, maybe
9999 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good blade for my table saw. cuts well and is faster than a normal cross cut blade. Cuts are smooth and straight
As always, practice on scrap before committing on your good stuff. This will give you a chance to fine tune the tool and get a feel for using it.
1284 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works
843 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These bulbs are a great price. They come well packed. Just remember never to touch a halogen bulb like this with bare hands. Use the plastic wrapper inside the box to handle them. Sold by: CBconcept
If I were to purchase another set today, I wouldn't hesitate to get this one. I've never had a bad experience with Freud, they are a top-notch company. I'm still using re-sharpened 20 year old Freud blades in my shop today!
9362 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a good durable hose, that is to say, it is exactly what you would expect. It does not tangle but be aware that it may twist or kink, which can be frustrating. Make sure you lay it out before attaching it to air or else it becomes difficult to work with. The 1/4 inch connectors are pretty standard and allow for connectors to screw on as one would hope and expect. This hose will probably not change your world, unless you are using one of those cheap plastic coil hoses, in which case it might.
5950 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Huge airflow loss. Better to use flexible duct in a gradual arc.
1903 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Replacement for one I'd had for 12 years. Works great
7255 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best out there. I have a blue irwin set that does not hold nearly as well. I use this with a couple 5 ft lengths of black pipe and it worked great for pull deck boards.
I don't need perfection so I called it good enough. The 80 grit belt sander left a superior surface compared to what I started with but I when ahead and used the tablesaw top as a reference flat surface some 220 sand paper to polish it just a little more. Never did hit the bottom of that dip though.
6522 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good quality
Dust collection is practically non existent unless you connect a shop vacuum to the unit in which case you will not get any external dust. All the biscuit joiners (and for that matter all woodworking machinery) will have dust problems if you decide to use the built-in collection mechanisms.
7275 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My husband got this for holding shelves in place while he paints them. He really likes it. He didn't have any trouble figuring out how to use it. He says it's exactly what its suppose to be.
The reason I bought this adjustable fence is to cut mortises on a home made jig. The router registers against a guide block using an attached fence mounted on the plunge base. Prior to, all fence adjustments were eyeball and unpredictable.
8834 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Easy setup, produces clean smooth cuts.
5034 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had a Freud blade on my table saw previously and thought I was pleased with the cut. I saw this blade demonstrated at a wood show...cross cuts, rip cuts, etc. The surface of everything I have cut since I purchased this is as smooth as a 220 grit sanded surface. Plywood, pine, birch, and oak all have been tackled with no sign of dulling. The saw runs with less stress and cuts are made faster. The money spent, is recouped on the first project you do in time saved not sanding. An example was I could go from a rip cut on plywood and immediately apply veneer without sanding.
7984 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I like this stand better than others I've used just due to the fact of the ladder design which catches the wood when you cut it. The stand is a bit heavy compared with others but the big pneumatic wheels help quite a bit with that. Also the ability to move it around on the job site by yourself is quite handy. I just use it with the saw sitting on it, I do keep some small Bessey clamps on it to clamp the tool down if you prefer. Works great with my planer as well.
4412 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No very sharp
1453 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These bulbs fit my range hood and work - no problems so far.
8470 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well balanced
2941 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I own a lot of dewalt tools, like almost everything. I used the snake lite for years, went through 2 of them still have two to this day but then i decided to try the pivoting head one and i love it. It's a little easier to handle for service calls. More compact. Just an all around good flash light, Thanks
1282 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Replaced bulbs in Cook top hood.
1759 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The sander works well for final sanding in the field area of assembled frame/panel units. It seems to generate more vibration than older models. The pad is softer than older models for sure. Care should be exercised in the sanding of narrower surfaces i.e. cabinet door and face frame stiles and rails, so as not to distort, or round them over.
4418 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought one of these ~ 3 yrs ago when I was just starting out with hand planes. About 30 wooden and iron planes later, I really like this one. It definitely requires tuning up properly, but once it's brought into shape it works very well. As a rookie this plane frustrated me, but as I learned what was important about tuning them, this plane performed better and better. The stock blade works just fine when properly sharpened, and the lateral adjustment works fine, as does the blade depth adjustment. I use this higher bedded (21) block on smaller edgee and faces to reduce tearout vs a 12 block for end grain.
1393 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Woo hoo! Finally an affordable bulb to replace my kitchen chandelier bulbs. Previously, I was spending so much more for the same quality. You won't be disappointed in the product, and I suspect the price will be just right as well. I've stocked up on these.
I bought two, one goes on loan, one stays at home.
5233 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great
8010 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good chisel seems to work as it should
Router plate (with router) can easily and quickly be removed and replaced -- 2 screws secure it to the table top. Plate rests on 8 set-screws that you pre-position and adjust to flush with the table top, and thereafter the plate should remain there. If not, fine adjustments are easy and quick, with or without your router hanging from the plate. BenchDog made this part -- keeping a level and smooth, snag free working surface -- easy, a nice design.
5510 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought this router a couple of months ago from Amazon and have used it a fair amount in that time. The deal Amazon has going can't be beat and if you're considering buying this machine, do so from this site. I noticed that the micro adjustment knob and collet are well made and work well too. The speed control is well designed and it works perfectly. The included fence guide is easy to set up and quite accurate as well. The plunge lock and power switch are very easily accessible which is a must when doing free hand routing. It is heavy enough to make it stable, but not too heavy to preclude hand use. Those are the good points. There are a few points of contention which I have. The depth scale is a joke and I wouldn't use it for anything but a "ball park" measure. The plunge action isn't smooth unless you make it so. This entails wiping the rods, blowing compressed air into the housings, and lightly lubricating the rods with silicone lubricant. The instructions would benefit from some improvement and it would help if the RPMs of the speed settings were mentioned. Also, the fit and finish could be better although this doesn't detract from performance. I plan to get a Porter-Cable for table mounted use but will be using this machine for most if not all of my hand held use. Overall this tool is very well worth the price and I have no regrets about my purchase.
4660 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fit the Dewalt Miter Saw perfectly.
2447 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect
492 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bright light, two light settings, comes with batteries, extra flexible, perfect for my purposes. I am picking up another.
Shame on you amazon for dropping your free shipping. When the holidays were over you all-of-a-sudden started charging to ship everything. I ended up purchasing my Bench Dog 40-001 from Tyler Tool who always has FREE shipping on all orders over $99. Their prices are the same as Amazon, their serivce is excellent, and theif shipping is FREE.
1011 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Lights are hard to find locally and it is great to find them available at a very reasonable price.
Bought my second blade.
Highly recommend.
Note: we've only used it a few times, so I can't say much about the durability, but we'll just have to see.
Update: 11 years past and it is still perfectly good!
This is an expensive saw for the average woodworker, but it is well worth the extra cost. Solid, quiet, smooth, quality workmanship and durablity. You can't go wrong.
I am impressed with the versatility of Might Bright Xtraflex Book Light. This light lets me pamper myself in the bathroom by reading in the tub or on the toilet, I am really enjoying it.
3830 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Always valued my 10-year old D-handle Porter Cable D-handle router, kept it carefully and was always aware of the long cord. I was especially careful about the cord and other objects when setting it down after running it since you can't just set the winding down router on its head because of the bump of short connector cord. Unfortunately when I loaned it to a framer to rabbet wood siding ends the original cord got shredded. During production haste he wasn't as careful as you need to be. Didn't say anything because he worked so well but was not practiced with the quirk of the tool. This replacement handle still fits same as the original and makes the router new again. The framer probably wants one of his own now too.
Has to be careful with the fence extension when do bevel cutting.
292 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought one for my wife for her birthday in early December. She likes it so much we bought 4 more for Christmas gifts.
9876 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work great! Use them often. Would buy again I think that says it all? Purchased others and these are well made center easily.
I'm buying a second for backup. Highly recommended!
Note: This is the same hose and coupling in Amazon's Mr. Nozzle 300N kit, but it comes from Grizzly, who shipped very quickly I'm pleased to say. I was reluctant to buy this one since the part number was inconsistent with other Mr. Nozzle products on Amazon, but apparently it's a Grizzly part number. The hose and coupling are the same as in Amazon's 300N kit.
3924 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought my D handle about 25 years ago and use it all the time; it still runs as good as new. The trigger is perfect because once you click it, no effort is needed to hold it down. I also like the two nut method of changing the bit; the reason is this type gives a better view of the work.
only noticable when viewing the two directly, no difference in lighting.
684 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As advertised
4960 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you are looking for a big honkin' belt sander, this is it. I use this sander two ways: (1) freehanding on jobs like sanding my porch floor and (2) laid on its right-hand side on a little homemade base with a fence. With the base, I can do detailed sanding/shaping to lines. I bought the sander to sand my porch floor, but since then have used it exclusively and extensively for sanding shapes, e.g., Pinewood Derby race cars. Belt changes are easy, tracking is easy to set and stable, and the dust bag works pretty well too. This is a solid and well made tool. Ear protection is a must.
I have three of these set up on 24' long double 2x4 columns and have been using them for a week now. Here's my first impression:
3622 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchaced this saw and it turned out to be a real good buy. I use it all the time and it works well every time. I would recomend it to others.
7866 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm no tradesman and my use of it is not daily, but possibly weekly. However from my point of view it is a great hammer with a good comfortable feel, shock absorbing construction, and good head that has no deformation even with continued use of driving 4" steel nails into Australian hardwood! It will be interesting to see how long the leather handle lasts, but so far I have no hesitation recommending it.
The larger clamping-surface and precision-machined arbor-hole reduce chance for misalignment on the arbor.
6684 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I would give this 5 stars except the hole sizes were not engraved on the side as per the description. I contacted the company and they said they no longer engrave the holes sizes to save money. I told them they need to change the description. Even the package it arrived in said the hole sizes are engraved. I had to put tape on the sides and mark the sizes.
Its very easy to use. Theres a little purple button on top of the light that simply clicks on or off. The stalk is very easy to direct and aim, and gives more than enough light to read a book at night without bothering a partner.
4) The paper changing tool is something you do NOT want to misplace. Zip tie it to your power cord.
Don't be intimidated by the price or the size of the saw and use care when moving it around, you will not regret making this purchase. Highly recommended.
2468 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This, the standard to which others are compared, remains a premium contender even with variable, and LED-lit models coming out now. It's small and powerful, with precisely ground guides for the vertical adjustment. One will note that even after Stanley bought Black and Decker, which had earlier bought Porter-Cable, this item remained in production, and will for many years to come.
6927 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Trying to use an extension ladder on unlevel ground: Pile up chunks of wood under the short leg, and pray. This is better. Much better. Nothing wrong with prayer, but I think he wants us to use our head too. Have been kept outdoors for several years now and not rusted.
3739 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Keeps kerf nice and straight especially on larger blades. I switched it to my larger mitre saw after radial atm saw became too much to transport.
7228 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 What a piece of junk. One of the magnifiers broke off the first day, but they don't work well anyway. Takes forever to tighten and then have to tap it with a hammer to move it again. Spend the money now for the Kreg, you will not regret it.
8697 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good quality blade. heat disapation good and no "warping" with continuous use. I got a Bosch grinder.
2567 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Milwaukee power tools are always top quality. This is exactly that and well worth the price.
7421 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A OK Worked
Keep in mind that I have NEVER touched the motor on this saw.
Easy to assemble, nice packaging, and quick shipping. Worth considering if you have a saw that it fits.
Good working surface...Good finish
2742 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Dewalt simply makes the best power tools in my opinion.
excellent tool for the work that I do; I am an electrician. My only complaint is that the wrong tool was initially sent. Amazon,when told of the error, fixed the situation very quickly.
5535 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am using this to be able to connect my shop vac to the dust collection port on the table saw. I fits into the shop vac just fine, but like others have said, the 4 inch side is the same size as the dust port on the tool. Obviously this is meant to to the reverse of what I am trying to do here: getting a dust collection system into a 2 1/2 inch port.
9348 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Quality product that works exactly as you might wish. Far Better than the Harbor Freight Knock-off Chinese Junk.
6265 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 nice
The next day I pulled the motor out (not an easy chore as the motor weights over 70 pounds). When I got the motor off its mounting plate and outside the table saw cabinet, I pulled the cover of the outer enclosure where the power wire from the magnetic switch connects to the motor. The inside was PACKED with dust. "Where's the gasket?" I asked myself. Not good.
853 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Excellent deal on quality product
2066 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 perfect fit with festool 1400 and my old p&c
6605 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This router plate is awesome, far more than I expected. The router base plate has all the insert rings attached, they are stable and easy to configure, there are adjustment screws to level the plate and unique locking tabs in the corners. It looks serious and I love owning it. I have installed it, used it and am proud of it. I got 2 of them. I am learning the Bob Rosendahl method ( PBS tv ) This plate is not screwed to the table top, it lifts out for bit changes and height adjustments. I can't compare it with other plates, I have always made my own from Lexan, I ran out of Lexan, did not buy any more, it is too expensive. If a woodworker at any level needs a decent router plate, try the Roussea.
If that wasn't bad enough, now I can't even get it to turn off. It is supposed to have 3 modes, bright (both lights on) regular (one light on) and off. Well after using a grand total of 3 whole times, mine will only switch between one light or two lights on, it won't turn off. I have to pull the batteries out to turn it off. It's turned into way too big of an inconvenience for me to keep this. I'm returning it and getting something else.
6032 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are excellent clamps for small projects and wherever you need to hold small wood pieces while the glue sets up.
5789 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This item was purchased as a back up or replacement piece when the original needs to be replaced. I will purcha another when I need to install this one so I always have a spare.
6138 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I own a large selection of Milwaukee tools and a few Hilti tools. IMO, getting Milwaukee products are like getting Hilti products for a little less money. However, if you work in punishing, demanding conditions everyday, all day, then Hilti may be the way to go for the very long haul. For 90%, Milwaukee is a good bet
It was back in the box and I was logged in to return it in under 10 minutes.
5122 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 WHAT I EXPECTED
844 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I haven't been able to find these bulbs anymore so I thought I'd have to throw out the lamp (that I love) but I came across these on Amazon and how great is that? I received these in a very timely manner and they're great at a fraction of the price I was paying. Two thumbs up from me.
3732 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this blade for my elderly Skilsaw. I have a very small shop and have to cut sheet goods outside, under the carport, before I can get them into my basement shop. I've always had to cut my piece's oversized and then trim them on the table saw to get nice finished edges, but this blade gives me a nice finished edge without the extra steps. I have used it on Oak veneer ply and melamine sheets and the chip out is very, very minimal and stalling and binding are non existant. I understand that the teflon coated version of this blade is even better. I find that hard to believe as this little blade is simply amazing. This is the third Freud saw blade I have purchased and they all perform beyond my expectations. I also use Freud blades on my table saw and miter saw. I highly recommend this blade to anyone needing nice cuts with a small saw.
5729 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just finished putting this together, and is my 2nd router table. I'm an amateur, DIY woodworker, but still appreciate a tool or accessory that's done up right and makes my job easier and enjoyable.
The clip is small - It's been fine for paper backs and medium hard covers not sure it would work for text books or a kindle.
335 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome little light. It holds on very well to the paperbacks that I often read right before I go to sleep. It is very flexible, yet it holds whatever shape I bend it to. I recommend it
9934 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have an ever growing collection of Freud bit's, blades and tools and as always, this one is awesome. I am making all my trim in my house out of black ash and I'm using this bit for the edges. It is the first chamfer bit that i've used that didn't burn at all on end grain.
While my router was out getting fixed under warranty I needed a 3hp router to continue with my projects and decided on a Bosch and I am happy I did. I will write a review for it soon, but it is smoother, quieter (just a little), and has some great features for a plunge router this size. My porter cable does run better since I have gotten it back from the service department at my local pc repair shop, but since I have gotten the Bosch I only run panel bits on it not the PC.
4876 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've used this joiner on various projects over the last couple years, finding it functional and easy to use, but when I recently put it through some considerable work I was seriously impressed. I just made around 400 slots in order to build a half dozen chopping boards. It cut through both jatoba (Brazilian cherrywood) and maple like butter, making clean, consistent, and accurate slots. The blade is very high quality. The dual rack-and-pinion fence is very accurate, easily adjustable, and stays where you set it cut after cut. The gauge is easy to read, a plus when your protective eyewear is covered in sawdust. The preset stops make it easy to choose the proper slot size too.
When you come to put it together you may find your jaws don't line up properly. This may be because you have installed the plastic dogs that lock the jaws to the frame back-to-front. It's easy to do. Turn 'em around and everything will line up just fine.
8151 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great little hammer, I use for trim and a lot of things,well balanced
6857 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great wrench!!!
4656 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I like it
1560 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 So far so good! These fit well in all my G9 specific light fixtures. For us they are mostly in our bathroom light fixtures. I choose the 25W ones because the 40W ones are damn bright. As some reviewers have noted you have to be careful not to touch the glass as I believe the grease/dirt from your hands reduces some of the life of the bulb, maybe? Either way doesn't take much to use a toilet paper "square" and avoid touching the bulb when you insert it in. For use so far (its bee maybe 2 weeks) they are working fine and give enough light that we feel it was a good purchase. Good luck!
The Ryoba hangs over my workbench, a shark is in both of my tool chests and the oldest one I gave to the carpenter who is working with me refurbishing my parents house.
9547 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 For YEARS I have tripped and fumbled over, around and through my old air hoses in my barn... they had memory... when it would get cold they were stiff and impossible to manage.
The only negative about the Freud set is that the spacers are not marked and it's extremely hard to tell the difference between two spacers that are close in size. I realize that Freud may not have wanted to stamp them because a stamp might have changed the thickness in the area of the stamp, but the sizes could have been etched on.
I would not recommend anyone spend the money on these.
John Cupp
The base-plate is sturdy, square and flat. That helps it register to boards and guides accurately. A nice base-plate also makes free-hand cuts cleaner and safer.
4019 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This was a GREAT purchase! I almost went cheap and thought about buying a Harbor Freight cut off saw, but I looked at a few reviews and realized my time is worth more than it takes to buy and return a bad tool. So, spending 3 times as much, I went for the Makita. So, cudos to Amazon, it arrived in two days in perfect condition. Unboxing, found it drop dead simple to use. Went to work today making 25 cuts in cold rolled steel channel material to build a brew stand for my son-in-law. Based on the reviews I went very slow for the first dozen cuts, then started to push a bit harder. Much to my surprise the cutting started to go much, much faster. There was more burring of material, but for the dramatic increase in speed it was well worth it. When done, I had only used an inch or so of blade material. All the cuts were perfect, 90 degrees. Oh, I had it plugged into a powerstrip that measured AMPs and when pushing hard we were bouncing between 16 and 20 amps, so if you are running on a 15amp service you may need to go easy. All in All a GREAT purchase. I'm sure this tool will give me decades of great service.
So today I went to the local Woodcraft store, bit the bullet, and bought the Woodriver version.
6133 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very portable
4159 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Freud is known for a quality product. Working a lot with projects I am happy with paying for the SD model. It delivers a crisp clean cut as promised in the Super model. I use a portable Table saw which restrictes me to a 6 inch blade, instead of a 8" inch. I also have to keep with a traditional dado. Really, once you start to use this set. Freud makes it simple even with shims U can tell its well thought out and put together tool. I would have to say the only improvement, thus far is the case it comes ion could be little less generic in design, but then again its not bad and makes the set more affodable. Also, Amazon makes it easy on the sweet price and delivery as usual!
4667 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Well made, strong magnet, nice flexible gooseneck, just what I needed to shed some light on my bandsaw. It makes a big difference in work efficiency to have a focused light on your workpiece. Highly recommended.
4099 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Outstanding product.
5248 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works fine
5196 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Yes it may be 4"s, however if the dust spout your hooking it up to is 4"s? the circumference is actually larger, therefore this won't work. Take a measurement before ordering this..
4172 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This would take 2 people with the right tools about 10 minutes. It took me 1 hour...mainly because I don't have a 15/16" wrench and my adjustable pliers would barely fit. Furthermore, my attmpt at hanging the upper arm from the rafters while tigtening the bolt 1/4" turn at a time was...uhh...nearly very dangerous. I am glad I made the purchase, but in the future would love to have known that I needed allen keys, and a crescent wrench set and someone to hold the upper arm while I tightened the nut. This thing is rock-solid, and makes resawing 12" quite the pleasure.
447 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This book like is very sturdy and bright. Even though there are two settings (high/low), the low setting is still very bright and lights up the room. If your spouse is sensitive to light, this would probably distract them. But it is a great light if you want something bright and sturdy. The light stays in place when I position it with the arm. I use it nightly.
Bad: The jig arrived with the center dowel guide (black part in the middle) loose. I did not know that, and hole wiggled. I had to tighten up the jig with an allen wrench to make it usable. This product should have gone through quality check before sending out in this incomplete condition.
7913 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 My first (and only other) workmate was a model they don't even list any more. When I bought it I actually put some stain on it to make it look used.....then 25 years later and after it being well used overt the last 15 i bought a new one. Interestingly, I bought some parts for the Workmate 85 that I have had for so long and they fit very nicely.. so the design concept is still being used. The only real complaint (if you call it that) is that I liked the "dual" vise operation as opposed to the now "one way" movement of the new table vice. I like the size or the table surface area and the three slats for standing some wood on end for sanding and examination. All in all, this is one of those tools I take for granted as to its usefullness.. I would recommend if you are a little cramped for space and need some mobility.
Great product.
Battery life far less than advertised.
9761 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cheaper chinese and local box store options leaked. I sort of thought that it was my tool connectors, but after replacing with this one, no more leaks. Great!
I can't give it 5 stars because it has some drawbacks. Trigger variable speed would be nice because starting a 4 inch hole saw can become a bit brutal and hairy if you don't hold the drill so it will torque away from you shoud the bit become jammed. It's all or none, in or out. But I do suppose a variable trigger would sacrifice some long-term reliablility. Secondly, due to its design I cant get it into as close of quarters as I like, but I see that there is now a Dewalt available with a design that is closer.
1122 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work well ....
7780 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 There are few things you can count on like an Estwing hammer. After years of service my Estwing is as good as new. The hammer is nearly indestructible - I honestly can not even think of all things and projects I have used this hammer on.
1984 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fine
7782 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have and have used a wide variety of hand tools. I can tell you that this product is made of the highest quality, and will give you a lifetime of good service with minimal maintenance. Highly recommended.
6685 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's one of those tools that when you need one, nothing else will do...and it does the job really well.
7015 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The blades are just what the average person needs, good selection and a lot cheaper than buying them one at a time. Plus you get to find out quickly which ones you use a lot, for future purchases.
I use them in my Bosch Jigsaw (see that review, also). I suppose they will fit other brands that have a bayonet mount.
These are quality products - I have not had one fail. They fit the slots cut with the special blade that comes with the Porter Cable 557 biscuit joiner kit. The fence on that tool makes it easy to do box corners. If you are doing alot of boxes and frames, I think you will like these biscuits.
598 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After reading many reviews for many different book lights, I decided on the Mighty Bright. It has turned out to be a fantastic decision. This little clip-on gives off the perfect amount of light for my Kindle. I just clip it to the top, and I can read in bed without disturbing my husband! It's also handy for low light conditions. I like to keep my living room moderately light in the evenings, and while it's sufficient enough to read in, the Mighty Bright makes it MUCH easier! Whether using this for a book, or your Kindle, I absolutely recommend it, the soft foam on the inside of the clip ensures that it will stay in place no matter where you put it, and it won't scratch your Kindle!
3344 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Really handy for cutting crown. Locks in place and thereby ensures an accurate cut repeatedly. Recommend
These bulbs put out a decent amount of light IF, if you need a desk lamp for the computer, writing a letter, or something of that nature. These bulbs(20 watt) are not bright enough to light up a room at night...but do not let that take anything away from these bulbs. They are designed for lighting up a small desk top, or similar sized area and they do that very very well.
7418 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Kreg may have the best screws for pocket jigs. While other may suffice, these are very good based upon the depth of the wood material you are using. Hope this helps.
1396 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price
> Assembly takes some time. Not a con, but don't expect to be using this 20 minutes after arrival. It took me nearly two hours to fully assembled and get my router installed & leveled.
Now, I then started a construction company and this thing was used out in the field. To say the least, my employees were not kind to my tools. In fact, they pretty much destroyed every tool I ever sent to the field.
368 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this light for my wife not myself. She has a hard time sleeping when any lights are on (all in her head I think but I can't convince her of that). I like to read in bed but I often come to bed later and this little light lets her sleep and lets me read.
Again, if I can find many uses for this tool and with my very limited abilities find it easy to use, can you imagine how those of you who actually know what they are doing will enjoy and find even more things to do with it that myself?
Overall, I'd rate this about equal to my Exhumer. If they had babies and made a "Sharumer" (sounds German?), that would be a heck of a cat's paw. Either way, I switch between this cat's paw and my Exhumer depending on what kind of mood I am in or whether I had a big lunch.
8336 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What is there really to say about Estwing? The ONLY reason I bought this one was to replace the 16oz Estwing that was "lost or stolen" by a friend I loaned it out to. Best hammers on the market and I have renovated many homes, always with my handy Estwing.
58 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect for night reading. Clips on super strong and the clip stays strong!
So there's a bit of an art to it (and this applies to all drywall guns, not just this one). But nothing you shouldn't be able to pick up very quickly.
Even friends that have never heard of Bench Dog have seen the table and remarked that it's amazing (especially with those feather clamps, which are a game-changer).
6726 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had massive bar clamps and needed some a little smaller for various projects. These are great, easy to use, and grip well. Recommended.
- parallel guide
Don Blankenship
3086 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The best insert for a sabre saw that eliminated tear out when ripping plywood. Leves a clean edge with no tear out on either side of the piece.
4899 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is just an absolutely fine product. The difference between this and cheaper jig saws is like night and day. Be sure to get an assortment of metal, wood and specialty blades and this saw will do just about anything.
9598 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is an excellent deal on a great quality product, as everyone has already said.
All told, this sander is a great combination of power and ease of use.
8527 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This blade is a godsend. I don't know how I would have gotten my tiling done without it. It cuts through heavy porcelain tile and hard natural stones like butter. Gets those curved and difficult cuts done in no time. I have only used this blade on my angle grinder dry. I've had it since the biped inning of he year while tiling he whole house and it is still going strong!
4813 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Item is advertised as 'universal' for all Dewalt miter saws. It's not. I own a Dewalt 12" DWS709 compound slider and this bag will not fit. It comes with an adapter but that doesn't fix the issue either. My advice to all is to go online to DEWALT.COM and find the exact part number; don't rely on the term 'universal' because you might be disappointed.
It is very bright and you can use one or two lights. It is feather light so it doesn't weigh down the book.
It worked well on 4" to 10" stumps in my yard. That is not to say you can't grind larger stumps, but it would take a while and you get a little tired kneeling down in front of your stumps. I used a 7" grinder and it had plenty of power. I got a smaller lancelot and run both of them in tandem on the same grinder and it grinds stumps more effectifely. King Arthur recommends this, and it is shown in the documentation. This thing could be dangerous in the wrong hands. It kicked a little bit when held wrong, but I don't consider it very dangerous when the instructions are followed.
3971 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works Great! Would recommend to others.
7869 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Estwing makes great hammers. This one feels perfectly balanced and is easy to control. On top of that it is a great looking hammer.
2162 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I purchased this saw expecting it to replace my radial arm saw. I discovered a manufacturing defect after using the saw. The sliding rails are not aligned with the saw blade. Whenever, I used the slide feature for boards wider than 4", I'd get chipout and/or burned edges on the wood. I reported the problem to DeWAlt and they suggested that I take the saw to one of their authorized repair centers for evaluation. After 3 weeks and 3 trips to the repair center they decided there was no way to adjust for this problem. The manager said he would recomend to DeWalt that it was a manufacturing defect because the yoke was machined inproperly and see if they would pay to repair the defect. Guess what? Not a word from the repair center or from DeWalt. I'll never again buy anything with the DeWalt name on it and if you are considering this saw look further. If you are gong to use this saw for anythig other than cutting 2x4 for home construction you won't be happy with this saw.
6742 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My usual clamps are Bessey but I have several sets of Quick Grips which are very handy. The entire line of quick Grips are great for being able to quickly apply clamping pressure while holding the work piece in place with one hand and working this clamp with the other. Quite often I use there to hold things in place before applying the sturdier Bessey clamps, but more and more I am finding these (quick clamps) are sufficient. Irwin makes 4 different families of One-Handed Bar Clamps that basically differ in strength and robustness. Be careful of over tightening the lighter duty ones as this will result in a sprung clamp that will lose its ability to hold pressure (it will slip). This has happened to me with several Irwin bar clamps and they had to be tossed. NOTE: I have yet to break aSL300 or XP600 series clamp under normal conditions. In testing (repeatedly clamping at different lengths applying as much trigger pressure as I could) I was able to eventually get an SL300 to slip at different points along the bar. However, this was only after a lot of this abuse. The XP600 never failed. But as I said, it was easy to over tighten and cause failure in the QG150 and Mini Bar series.
2649 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I received this saw as a birthday present, allowing me to retire my old underpowered and inaccurate Black & Decker "Sawforce" saw. The Milwaukee arrived in perfect condition and purred like a kitten from the start. I have been very impressed with every aspect of this thing, most notably:
5932 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I use this as an extension to my Incra router fence. It works perfectly as a connection between the fence dust outlet and my overhead dust hose.
5720 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this based on recommendations from reviewers as a good item to have to grind large drill bits faster. Ordered it with my new 750 drill doctor. The stone worked great and after sharpening about a dozen large bits (3/8 to 5/8) and some masonry bits it still looked brand new.
9259 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Compared to the hose that came with my compressor, this is ridiculously higher-quality. yet to be determined, but it seems like this will easily last a lifetime of occasional use. And it just feels nice - let's be honest that's important too.
The first thing I did after I unpacked the 7518 was to set it up to measure the Total Indicated Runout (TIR) of both the spindle and the collets. I was surprised to find a runout of 0.0015" on the spindle, which IMO, is not acceptable. I was even more shocked when I measured the runout of bit shanks held by the collets. Bits held in the 1/2" collet had TIR ranging from 0.006" to 0.012". Bits held in the 1/4" collet had TIR ranging from 0.002" to 0.005". Again, this is not acceptable IMO. The problem with excessive runout is that at the speeds these motors turn, it produces vibrations that can make the router difficult to control, noisy and cause the bearings to fail prematurely. It can also cause bit breakage if the TIR is 10% or more of the bit diameter.
8459 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a really well constructed tool. Design quality and craftmanship are all well spoken for with this unit. The accuracy and overall utility this tool provides is astonishing. But it has one crucial flaw...Just one and previous reviewers have addressed this so please excuse the redundency. This unit should be able to manually set and store the spring angle of your molding. Molding spring angle doesn't change! Why does this tool require that we either measure it each time or open the legs to the spring angle? This is nerve racking as this unit is acurate to 0.1 degrees and it is difficult to set the legs to a reading of exactly 45.0 or 38.0 degrees. I mean you get 45.1 or 44.8 back and forth until you get it set to 45.0...What needless pain. If you know your moldings spring angle then you should just be able to set it (via the buttons) and set it once! Sometimes I think that the design engineers (they did a great job for the most part) lack the experience of practical application. This leads to lack of forsite and ultimately the exclusion of a simple and needed feature of manually setting and storing the spring angle. Oh well, i guess we just cant have perfection. They came real close though...
4243 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is such a great addition to the 14 inch Jet bandsaw that I'm surprised Jet doesn't just make it standard on all their 14 inch saws. I was able to install it by myself, and I'm an old guy. I rigged a rope from the ceiling to support the top arm of the saw, disconnected the bolt, and lowered it to the floor. After that, the installation goes very easy and straightforward. Putting the top arm back on was the opposite of taking it off, but be sure that you can tie off the rope so you can use both hands to tighten the bolt.
2023 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Tough motor and casing, but a small bump can tweak the base out of alignment. If you're wanting to use a clamped straight edge as a guide, you'll have to measure to make sure the base isn't tweaked, then you'll have to measure an offset of 1 5/16" to one side, or 3 21/32" on the other. Come on -- what's wrong with 1.5 or 3.5? Who the heck designed this base anyway. A mixed bag for a lot of bucks.
Don't bother with a plywood blade. In my experience, they get hot and burn your material. This blade has made me a Freud man for life.
9094 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I became very tired of re-purchasing hoses from the warehouse that would fall apart annualy. This is a strong, high quality and flexible hose, even in cold weather. I should have looked for the goodyear quality of hose a long time ago.
2937 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price, fits perfect. Planer now works great
2354 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had this for over a year and it has been a great purchase. The light is bright and the neck is flexible yet stiff enough to stay exactly where you want it.
7120 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I had been looking for one such as this. It is not the easiest to attach, but seems to be sturdy. Made changing a light bulb in a security light so much easier and safer.
Swivel:
3101 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 you NEED a spare.....
2873 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No complaints with these knives. I've run an awful lot of wood through my old DeWalt. Maple, elm, walnut. These blades some through plenty sharp and hold up well.
6084 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This works, I may have expected too much, but it stops quite a lot of the saw dust and is worth using.
3294 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've had this saw for over six months now and am extremely satisfied. It's very accurate, easy to adjust and is particularly good for cutting crown molding. The blade which comes with the saw is OK for basic stuff, but has excessive tearout. For fine work you'll need a good 80 tooth blade. It's a little awkward for a left-hander at first, but easy to adapt to. The biggest complaint is the dust extraction - the dust bag is almost useless, and hooking a vacuum to the dust port makes no difference: dust shoots straight out the back, hits the frame and disperses in a huge cloud. This makes it impossible to use in a customer's home; if it's a row house, finding a safe, convenient outdoor spot for it can be tricky. Wintertime complicates matters. One reviewer said, so what if it takes an extra hour to clean up - it's a terrific saw. Well, it is a terrific saw, but time is money.
9927 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Came and and was as expected.
4294 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used these with a Bosch jig saw to cut laminate counters after they were installed. They were the post form type, and it made the whole job much easier cutting out sink holes from the top (no chips at all). Avoids flipping over a counter after cutting a large sink hole in the middle. Also it's easier to mark out on the top side. I used 3/4 plywood under the laminate counter, so the overall thickness where the holes were cut was 1 -1/2 inches.
Very Satisfied!!
4202 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I think it's hard to go wrong with a Freud blade. I use this on a Ridgid R4512 table saw. Great quality and clean cuts every time.
5025 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I wasn't sure what I was going to get for the 3 or 4 bucks I spent on this item, but I am very happy with what I have. I connected this to my 4" dust collection hose, turned the dust collector on, and started sweeping stuff towards it. Just like that it was all sucked up inside without any issues. I can't think of any downsides to this product.
4072 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A little pricey but this is a great dado set. Saved a little by getting the 6 1/2 inch set which is plenty deep enough for cutting dado's in plywood
5672 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It is a bit more aggressive than I thought it would be. Good for fixing broken bits. Got a badly damaged 5/8 bit ready for finer grit in just a few seconds.
8671 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I was given a high recommendation for Hitachi power tools by a construction veteran, so I purchased one. The compressor is still fairly new and seems to provide excellent power for framing guns, finishing nailers, and hoppers. However, I am not incredibly impressed with this compressors ability to start. I realize during the cold winter mornings (not too cold in the San Francisco bay area), that some compressors require an empty tank to kick over, but this is getting a little ridiculous. On a 45 degree morning I don't even try to kick over the tank before making sure it is decompressed completely, and during the middle of the day I still have to, on a not-so-rare occasion, pull the pressure release valve. This isn't a huge problem, but a noticable flaw. I have seen on another review that a Smart Start inlet filter can be purchased to cure this problem, but it's annoying that you need to buy new parts to cure problems on a new compressor.
9353 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good bag. Lots of pockets. Very good price
1420 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked great in my bathroom light and for the price u can't go wrong considering home depot charges $6 per bulb. Nice bright light.
7591 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 It surprised me that my new Milwaukee 6390-21 circular saw didn't come with a rip fence. I mean, every carpenter needs this essential accessory. But I guess this all goes to achieving the right price point to be competitive. So I ordered the only rip fence Milwaukee offers for this saw. The calibration markings are pretty good, it is strong enough, and the range of extension (how large a rip you can make) is about average. The annoying thing is that it doens't fit very well. When you tighten the thumb screw to secure it in position for a specific size rip, three things happen. The action of the thumb screw against the calibrated shaft causes the adjustment to change slightly as you tighten it, so you always have to double check visually and do a check-cut before starting the rip. Most carpenters will do this as a matter of course. But the thumb screw also leaves little dimples in the shaft that make repeated adjustments of the same or similar size somewhat difficult because the tip of the thumb screw tries to home in on previous dimples. And third, the calibrated shaft cocks slightly, so the guide (that short part of the "T" that rides against the wood) isn't level, but at an angle of about ten to fifteen degrees. Depending on how you support the work piece, this angled guide can get caught and trip up your cut. The circular saw itself is such a fine piece of equipment that this misfitting accessory is very disappointing. Milwaukee ought to fix this; it ain't rocket science. Nonetheless, with a lot of care, you can make it work.
3742 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This base was advertised for the 20-729--732 table (cabinet saws) IT DOES NOT FIT THESES SAWS!!!! if you need the base for this saw order the Delta 50-729 base + extension for longer rails if needed.
Note: G4 indicates 4mm separation between the two posts.
1295 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 90% discount to the same bulb at Home Depot is a great reason to buy, however, the first bulb I tried didn't work. The next two did, which leaves me seven spares. At less than 60 cents each, I'm not complaining!
UPDATE-APRIL 2005 I've had this router a little over two years now and it is still performing extremely well. I have used and "abused" it a lot and have had zero problems with it. Still highly recommend this router to anyone.
Very pleased with this purchase and will go back to order more for the patio!
8981 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great feel, but does attract dust like crazy. Does not mark up concrete garage floor when used, like some other options
I am raising my system within 40" from the top of the 24' columns. I didn't feel very comfortable with this height (my land slopes downward, so I had the height and the slope to look at, which compounded the height aspect a lot). Right now, I feel very comfortable at this height on this system, because:
6319 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This does not fit the 2/12 inch hoses or connections on my Craftsman shop vac and it fits way too loosely on the dust port of my chop saw. The inside dimension is 2 1/8 and the outside dimension is 2 7/16. Both ends are the same. Not worth returning.
1815 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works as advertised, handy to use, not diffiuclt to set up and prepare, I like this edge guide a lot.
5485 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 FIRST, remember that this is the CHEAPEST large router out here, THEN ask yourself "why?" You get what you pay for. I had this "working like a dream" for about a year when setting up for cabinet door work it "grunted" and died. Heck, I thought I had popped a breaker, or a "re-set," or a part that could be replaced. WRONG, if THIS router "grunts" it fries the speed control module. They charge about $80 for the module! But heck, since I ALREADY have "modified" this router to use in my table, I "try" to buy the module..... GOOD LUCK! After 2 months of dealing with a "hitachi distributor," I finally told them to stick the order and bought a Milwaukee. I "learned" a lesson, IF I find anything about half the price of all competitors, I probably should BUY TWO so that I can "fix" it when it breaks. I will NEVER buy from Hitachi again, their parts "support" is useless.
4846 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fit's good
4959 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is typical Forrest quality, but this Dado-King set does not cut a flat-bottomed Dado. At each edge, there is a slight "ear," which is deeper than the rest of the bottom. This is where the teeth of the outside blades cut the edge. That's the negative side of this blade.
These guides will definitely do it. Worth their weight in gold.
5304 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 use it on big glup fits perfict
New fence can wait blades are now the direction. I would recommend to any weekend wood warrior, even an experienced cabinet maker.
- The depth-stop system is shady. If you press a little harder than "last time", the saw will bow down a little more. It's very inconsistent. Don't depend on it for a "real" dado. That said, it is very convenient if ultra-consistent depth isn't important for a given task.
4739 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great!
DO NOT BUY THIS.
3807 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 i agree with the folks on here who say milwaukee makes the best drills. this one replaces a dewalt i had for several years which finally bit the dusk. compared to that one, i think this is made much better. in this age of cordless tools, it's still worth it to have a quality old fashion corded drill. this is a nice one
957 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 For that price, cant beat it. Seem to last as long as the more expensive ones too. Very good value
7585 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have looked long and hard for a zero-clearance insert for my table saw. All the higher priced table saws seemed to have one available for their model but I could never find one for mine. I was prepared to try and make my own. Then I stumbled across this insert by Leecraft. It matched my stock metal insert to a "T."
5939 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Pros: Sturdy, easy to saw, flat, my insert came with the cutout for the Dewalt DW745 motor (see first photo below).
3016 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 worked just as it is supposed to.
This is the kind of tool that requires an investment, but it's one that will pay back in time and headaches saved on the job. If you are a home handyman, this is way above your pay grade and you'll be wasting cash you could spend on, say, a new drill.
4105 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent set - remarkable quality perfectly flat channel dados & rabbets. Good set of labeled shims. Does what it's designed for.
6167 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good product
8735 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I started out with a Stanley Contractor grade square. Although the workmanship is good (seemingly) it wasn't square. That really [stinks], since I aligned all of my machinery with it. I have been having trouble with getting my projects together correctly too. Then I discovered it wasn't square on one side.
8588 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the best hammer ever made and every man or woman should have one in their toolbox.
3264 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the standard by which every other power tool ought to be judged, not just saws. I worked (OK, DIY) with a sidewinder for years, but I should have just paid the extra money and gotten the Skil 77. I expect that mine will be used by my grandson. If you are undertaking any major projects involving sawing a lot of 2-by-whatever lumber, or thicker plywood, like a room addition or deck, this is a highly recommended purchase. As a DIYer, if you get out the saw over, say, 15 times a year, you will probably get your money's worth out of the saw. If you only use a saw a few times a year, it's probably more than you need. For a DIYer, you should be aware that this unit weighs more than the less expensive consumer saws you may have used before, and some practice with scrap is advisable. And check and keep the oil level up - that's the only real care needed for what is otherwise almost indestructible.
6713 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I needed to remove my security screen to install a space filler on the bottom. I didn't see any way to do this alone till I seen an instruction video using these to mount the door. I never could have done the job alone without these. I then used them on a bathroom door that had split. I took the door down, squeezed in Gorilla Glue and used the clamps to press the crack closed for a couple hours. I love these clamps and I see lots of use in my future home improvement and honey do projects.
- The release mechanism to lower it is a pain in the butt to get to. No position you get into to be able to lower the unit is comfortable. But, it does work and I feel safe lowering it.
5453 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought this router specifically for router table use. It is great for that purpose. It looks like it would be good for handheld purposes, but I have a Dewalt 625 that is a great large handheld router. The 625 was not good as a router table router. The M12V extends further from the base allowing more of the router bit to be exposed and it releases the bit with a 1/4 turn. Additionally, the price was excellent.
5724 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very rugged hose.
One would be hard pressed to make one of this quality for the price.
6573 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good clamp---love quick release!
1007 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Man you get 10 of these bulbs for like five or six dollars. You cant beat that. Thank you Asia!
7713 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Doing a complete remodel requires a lot of caulk. Well, this gun is the cat's meow. I can lay a tiny bead or a wide one and never have to worry about releasing the plunger and wasting caulk. I can almost guarantee you'll be able to caulk far more with this gun than any other hand-held caulking device. Try it- you'll like it.
3157 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Simply the best! For a contractor you will use it more than you could possibly think. A lot of big box retaillers are not stocking this one any more, it is one of the few skill products worth a damn. The worm-drive is still durable, although they have cheapened it up over the years. Buy extra blades, I have recently started using it for demo. sure beats getting beat up by the saw-z-all or sledge hammer, just have to figure a blade per job as "overhead".
5319 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 RATHER THAN BUY A LARGE BOX OF FLEX-TUBE TO FINISH THAT "LAST LEG" OF YOUR DUST-COLLECTION SYSTEM (AND THEN HAVE A TON OF TUBING LEFT OVER) THIS ALLOWS YOU TO SPLICE TOGETHER ALL OF YOUR HOSE SCRAPS THAT ARE TOO SMALL TO FINISH THE JOB, ENDING UP WITH A PIECE THAT WORKS.
6236 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Needed a couple extra clamps for my Bessey system and this are it.
6963 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you have unlevel surfaces you need to work with a ladder this is a must have. I must use a ladder to trim my hedges with alot of uneven surfaces and I wouldn't do it without these stabilizers.
9655 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What used to take literally hours with a mallet and gouge is now reduced to minutes, thanks to King Arthur's Tools! Highly recommend this to any wood carver who carves "in the round".
4766 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good blades. Does what it's supposed to do.
5883 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These blades are far superior to others I've tried. They really hog their way through the wood, but don't expect a fine finish. They're not for that.
2223 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have had this light for years and years, came in a combo kit. I have never had any trouble with it. You do have to balance it when you extend the light out away from the battery. I manage that by how I bend the neck to support the light. If I need to carry it as a flashlight, I attach the light to the magnetic base and use the neck as a handle. My ancient version is not as bright as the newer LEDs, or fluorescents, but it makes up for it in versatility! I can hang it by the neck, twist it around a pole, and aim the light where I want it. A friend has one that he used for hours on a job, switched batteries multiple times. The lens melted. I contacted DeWalt to get a replacement lens as a Christmas present for him (he really missed having that light). DeWalt got all excited about it, said they had never had one melt like that. I gave them all the specifics and sent them the lens. They sent a new one and my friend was elated! A note: my friend did not have it anywhere near a heat source when it melted. I never heard back from DeWalt on what they thought happened, but they sure stood behind their product!! When I buy power tools, I always go for the yellow and black! If you want versatility in a light, this one will not disappoint!
1212 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It is bright and fully functional. Bought it to make a Christmas star display but didn't get it finished in time for Christmas this year. But will make use of it next year!
Overall I cannot say enough good things about this saw. Its relatively light, very accurate, powerful, and feels like it will outlast me. Buy one yourself and you won't be sorry!
1737 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you really need a finishing sander this one is exceptional. I have two. The older one I was used when I got it. They are very good. The service is very good. I had the older one rebuilt after two years of heavy use. It came back like new. I wish they were a little more reasonable.
7968 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Who doesn't like Estwing hammers? I've been wanting to by one for years, but couldn't justify a second hammer. So when my tools were stolen I finally bought the hammer of my dreams. The handle is slightly longer than the 22oz. Craftsman hammer that I had, but the grip is much nicer on the hand. Hope to have this one for many years (decades!).
1386 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works. What more do you want in a light bulb.
1791 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice plywood saw blade.
9222 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome. No leaks.
5991 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect fit
I viewed the videotape and read the manual before I even plugged the thing in. You really need to do this in order to understand the tool and use it successfully. The instructions were well conveyed--in fact even a bit redundant.
Recommended, highly. Thank you.
I'm editing my review to warn everyone that the Uniguard will prevent you from fully opening your motor cover. If you have a right tilt unisaw with the metal box-shaped motor cover you'll find that it can't swing open more than about 6 inches before it hits the uniguard's steel pipe. It opens far enough to get a vacuum hose in for cleaning or for one arm to reach in to feel around for that arbor nut you dropped inside ;) but it won't open all the way after you install this guard.
1049 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Dried glue on the strap is hard and scratches skin. Also, have to pull the end of the band through the loop because it cannot be pushed through. See photos.
4229 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 dado made easy. used it on my bosch portable 10" table saw. cuts were clean and never bogged down.
Becky Brooks
7543 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It's a very handy tool for building walls. Carrying it around all day in your tool belt is not a good idea. I just carry it when I know I will be using it a lot. This is an excellent candidate for titanium. I would recommend minor improvements in the contours of the nail grabbers.
5841 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great blades. I can't say anything bad. I am in construction, so I know what works and what doesn't... And it works really well.
2770 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works! Bright. its a flashlight!
2119 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a PC 333 orbital sander (the round palm sander) that I love. I do a fair amount of refinishing, so I am constantly sanding off old finishes. I had previously tried to hook up my own dust collection system, and was somewhat successful. The problem was always finding a hose with sufficient flexibility so as not to provide resistance to free movement of the sander.
Cons:
2043 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Item as described
7893 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are worlds apart from Dewalt and Milwaukee blades you get at Loews or Home Depot. They last longer and cut much easier.
I initially ordered a set of ten about six months ago and have gone through 3 or 4 since ordering them (in 8 light fixtures)...so I just ordered two more ten-packs just in case this price ever goes up. Even better, they also fit in the two light fixtures on the bottom of my built-in microwave.
3203 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly what i needed and a must have to do crown molding.
6603 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great design
7225 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am fully convinced that Jorgensen Pony clamps are the finest pipe clamps available. There are others which also perform well bot Jorgensens are just machined better. I have some which have been in continuous use in excess of 30 years and they still perform flawlessly.
I love this thing! I have yet to find something I don't like.
9922 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very high quality, well made blade. Runs smooth, quiet and leaves a VERY smooth finish. But keep in mind, any blade is only as good as the saw your using it on.
3382 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great idea by DeWalt. However, they are cumbersome to put on and the angles needed tweeking to get them straight. These will give you a false sense of security, though. I say that because I bought finger jointed paintable pine mouldings at a big-box store and all the dimensions were not perfectly the same from board to board (different lots and manufacturers? Dunno). But based on my assumptions, I was relying on the stops and not checking closely enough and ended up with troubles.
1481 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Our RV has LOTS of fixtures that use these bulbs. I buy a dozen or so at a time, and could not be happier with the price or function. A perfect replacement bulb.
1500 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Installed these in place of 20 watt halogen on outside landscape lights and found that they gave off more light similar to a 35 watt. The light color has a slight green hue and doesn't provide a full light hue. Has a kind of shaded or dull light. Not as alive or bright as some other l leds I have bought and not as clear as halogens. I will probably keep them but won't purchase them again.
The bottom of the light is also the battery compartment, and it takes inexpensive batteries, CR2032, which are easily found here on Amazon or most local stores. (Ive even found them at dollar stores.)
Pros
3121 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This base is pretty decent for what you pay. I also have the all-metal Delta mobile base for my jointer. It is much stiffer, as you would expect.
6102 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Used in my dust collection system to reduce my 4" line to the router table.
If you gave the woodworker in your life 1 or more Bessey K-Body clamps they would be really pleased. Any size it doesn't matter. Woodworkers never have enough clamps!!!!
3868 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 it works good.
9477 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 outstanding!
5130 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've had my Delta 50-850 for a few years. It worked pretty well until I moved into my new shop. I attached it to my metal ductwork and it just doesn't have the power I now need. Also, I bought a remote transmitter which saves alot of time going back and forth to the machine. The only problem is that when the remote is pushed, about half the time the breaker trips. Because of the problems I'm having, I've just purchased a new Oneida Dust Gorilla. It's a cyclone dust collector and hopefully will have the power I need.
4729 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've had this Dewalt plate joiner for several years and use it often for things like making shelving and for joining mitered corners on gates and doors. I find it to be decently made with adjustments that are simple to dial in. It will cut slots with consistent depth and alignment and the rack and pinion depth adjustment for the fence allows minute changes to be made for board thickness. The cut angle can also be precisely set anywhere from 0 to 90. The chip bag for this joiner generally seems to only be good for maybe two or three cuts before it becomes clogged with chips, so I will normally use a shop vac and 1" hose for dust collection. For me, the only minor issue with this joiner is that it doesn't also work for FF-size face frame biscuits, which could be useful for things like cabinet doors, but I see that there is now a smaller 3-1/16" diameter blade available from Amana that will supposedly give this Dewalt joiner that capability, so I am considering giving it a try. Overall, I've been very pleased with this tool and how well it has worked for my woodworking needs.
i will NOT recommend to any one
7937 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Wether you are doing furniture work or moulding installsalation, this hammer is for the finish nails that you will be using.
6798 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a great tool. Sure you can use a piece of scrap wood and a couple of clamps but it isn't as speedy. After I bought one and my father saw it...it became the next birthday gift. Same for my brother too. I've never experienced the "not square" problems some of the other posters have had. It always clamps tight and square. It's a real time saver.
2414 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the best saw of it's kind ever made. I started carpenter work in 1957 and am still working and this one is the absolute best I have ever used. Everything is as perfect as a saw can be; only fault is you must pay for it. I have tried every professional saw in the past, until I got to this one.
9643 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It works like a extension should.
After using this for a full day I think the electric brake and replaceable power cord on the Milwaukee 6394-21 would be a nice upgrade - but perhaps not worth the significant extra cost for my DIY use. My only other concern is the aluminum base plate, which flexes a bit under pressure. If Milwaukee had included a stiff magnesium base plate this would be a 5-star saw. As is, it is still a great bargain - the only other saw I considered (a Makita with magnesium base plate) was $35 more at the local big box store.
Long flex arm for infinite adjustments.
1008 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Burn way to HOT
9899 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great tool. Must have for decking. Especially if you're working by yourself.
* The yucky oval shaped collet is made up for by a lever you can hold down to lock the shaft for one-wrench bit tightening.
732 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have undercounter lighting in the kitchen and these bulbs burn out relatively fast (9-15 months) so I order in quantity to keep costs manageable. These are well made and install easily. I like this vendor better than some others -- I have sometimes received a batch of bulbs in a plastic bag and find some damaged in shipping.
4440 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Mine came without a flat bottom (so did my expensive Veritas). Flatten the bottom and sharpen and this is a fine block plane. Don't get me wrong - my Veritas is a much nicer tool with a much nicer blade but I keep this one adjusted differently and use it almost as much. In soft woods with a sharp blade the difference is not noticeable.
2946 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 We've been using these saws in our middle school wood shop for the last five years. In that amount of time, I've lost track of how many times I've had these in for repairs. It's more of a hobby saw that can not stand up to serious use. In addition, one saw that we purchased, stopped working a week after we took it out of the box.
2149 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is clearly a very well built router. The height adjustment is brilliant! I have a rather noisy PC 690 router and was delighted to find that the PC 310P is much quieter. The starting "kick" referred to in another review is definately there but not nearly as much as I expected. For anyone considering a small router or laminate trimmer this is an excellent way to go!
2932 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 have owned this saw for close to 4 years and it has been excellent. Very quiet, minimal vibration, reliable, and more than enough power. If I earned my living cutting scroll saw items might have considered the $1,000 plus saws but I don't so they were never seriously in the running. I believe in the law of diminishing returns and once you get to a certain level of quality and performance additional improvement gets very costly quickly. That is the way I viewed the expensive saws; perhaps slightly better but not worth the cost. As for comments about the blade hole being off center mine was dead on when I received it. Out of curiosity I looked to see where my saw was made but it wasn't marked. I don't have any problem with Asian manufactured products but there are some low quality manufacturers out there and frankly also here in US. I would hope Dewalt is not lowering the quality of this otherwise excellent saw by going to the cheapest manufacturer they can find and then skipping quality control inspections.
Corrosion - Not a speck on mine after almost 4 years. The steel parts are plated to resist rust. The cast iron is not. Maintenance is required, including emptying the water from the machine and allowing it to dry. I use WD40 on the cast iron and on the steel too after a grinding session. If you don't maintain the machine (that is, if you allow it to stay wet after use), of course it will rust eventually.
9559 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What I expected and it will work great.
2058 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this router to replace and older 1 1/2 hp Porter Cable router which I thought was great until I purchased this Porter-Cable 7518 3-1/4 HP Speedmatic 5-Speed Router, WOW what a difference in power it is night and day, I use to use a speed control to operate larger bits and the smaller router would bawg down but not this "Mac Daddy" it has speedmatic which increases power under load without making larger bits spin like crazy, I realize that it costs more but if you are a hobbyist like I am or even a proffesional this router is definately a good investment, my only complaint would be the two wrenches to tighten bits seems kind of old fashioned in this day and age
4328 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 High quality tool very happy with it.
2072 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Porter Cable 7518 is absolutely the best router available today. I use mine on my router table, and the variable speed option is priceless. Now I can vary my speed based on the type wood used and router bit combination. And the power of the 3 1/4 horsepower motor is exceptional. Routes through hardwoods like butter and takes it easy on the soft woods. Thanx Porter Cable and Amazon.com
4827 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great belt sander. I had been using a much lighter duty 3" sander to do things like level flooring before installing hardwood - with the 3" sander it was a real pain and I'd burn through belts rather quickly. Also the product removal was slow even with an aggressive grit, and I found myself always having to adjust the belt to keep it "true" and centered on the rollers.
The on/off switch is on the back side of the head....it is a sliding switch NOT a pushbutton.
5152 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great design and works really well. I wish it had come with some double sided tape to attach it to the floor, but easy to do myself.
The only downside is some tendonitis from overuse (but I can't stop using it, it's fun), and if you're buying outside the US it's ridiculously expensive. Not a problem for most of you I guess.
2194 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 love it. not as heavy duty as the 11 amp, but also not what i needed. lots of positions for secondary handle. comfortable, good torque without tearing up your forearm. I mated this with Irwin Speedbor bits and it is a killer combo! thumbs up.
460 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does the job. It is universal and bright. like the two level lights. It is compact, bright, and very useful. Can't beat the price either.
Well I figured this would be my problem although it is only a month or so old with relatively light use.
2844 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After lengthy shopping for the lowest price on a set of replacement planer blades, I found that Amazon had the best price. These were genuine replacement parts so there was no sacrificing quality for price. The shipment arrived when I was told it would.
484 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It's a great little light that helps with a ton of tasks. I'd buy it as a gift. The flex arm is perfect and stays where you put it. My only gripe is the clamp. I've tried double stick tape to keep it in place but it always comes loose. Still very good.
4633 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I researched "Plate Joiners," and "Biscuit Joiners" relatively thoroughly before pressing the "Place Order" button. This machine *does what it's intended for" better than much cheaper, and (maybe) more $pricey options. For my purposes, this machine is quite acceptable/adjustable. Much better QC in DEWALT Chinese mfg. plant than Chicago Electric's.
8074 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Beautifully crafted, a pleasure to work with. Time saving tool that's accurate, and easily speeds up the process. A pleasure to work with. I'm a professional not a DIYer. This is the go to tools for cutting treads. Oak & maple treads are too expensive to screw up and labor is costly if you have to screw around doing trial and error templates. Just buy it!
The 1/2-inch chuck is a real blessing as there are lots of bits, especially those included in the good sets, that require that size. Also, many specialized industrial bits are 1/2-inch only.
1736 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a very comfortable sander to use. It isolates the vibration quite well from your hands which reduced my fatigue during use. it is very well balanced too. I recommend this sander. it's a pain to change the sandpaper but it works very well once you get it in there.
Within its limits, this tool does a very good job, and the current price at Amazon ($4.79) is very reasonable for a product that is so solid and well designed. Although this clamp worked better than I expected, I wanted a little more reach, so I also purchased , which is a more solid, heavier duty item.
It comes with a chart to help you set the proper width but it's not perfectly accurate. I used it the other day to cut a dado for 3/4" plywood, which is less than 3/4" in thickness. I used the chart for 3/4" and it was a fraction too small. So you have to actually measure before you stack the blades on the arbor. But once you get the width set properly, you'll be rewarded with very flat bottom cuts and splinter free edges.
3614 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Milwaukee, again, has produced a superior product. The tool is very handy and really does work in tight quarters, although I use it for a lot of different applications. The trigger is one of the best I have used for controlling the speed of the drill. It gives you a feel for the speed and is very precise. It fits in your and perfectly and has never bogged down. Ever. It is a litle pricey but it's a drill that is used a lot. In no way is it limited to tight quarters.
It's not the saw alignment. It's dead on. And the saw works fine with the original blade and it even works better than this with some of my worn out framing blades from my circular saws.
132 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this for the hubs.....I wasn't sure how it would go over...its one of those...oh yeah thats great :::eyeroll:::: or WOW how did you know I needed one of these?? I got lucky...he needed one of these...he put it at his computer station and uses it daily...he loves it! So this is technically his review....but he is a happy guy...and that makes me happy too!
4116 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I usually use a router to make dado cuts, but there are some uses like lap joints that are better to do with a dado head. The Freud 508 set is less expensive than Forrest's Dado King, but it got a good review in Fine Woodworking, so I ordered it. It's been several years since I've used a dado set, and now I remember why -- setting up is a bit of a pain. But... I tried making lap joints once on a router and had to interrupt the work with a trip the emergency room for a few stitches. To get reacquainted with dado sets, I made some 3/4" wide x 1/4" deep cuts with the Freud set in some scrap walnut, in melamine-clad particle board and in cherry plywood. The cuts were perfectly smooth, with a perfectly flat profile and no tear-out at the exit. Very impressive that it can handle such different materials.
8772 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worth the money! I replaced my $40 dollar combo square with the Starrett. Starrett is a great brand with great tools. I love how smooth the square head works on the ruler. the lettering is crisp and legible. Don't settle for the cheaper squares if you are serious about precision!
6409 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good bond on everything I used it on.
The Separator will collect the large particles and some dust, allowing the smaller dust to be collected in the DC bag. But don't wait for the garbage can to fill up before emptying it. The fuller the can gets, the less area for the particles to drop, so empty the can about at half full. When running my lathe or planer, that could be quite often. BUT, it is easier than emptying the bag, OR sweeping them off the floor without a DC system.
573 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Don't expect it to last more than a few months. It works nicely while it works but my first lasted about 6 months and the second has started to go after a couple of weeks.
5870 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great blades! All I use...T234X and T101BR.
8347 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This kit was purchased to replace an older Makita bit that I had been using frequently for almost 10 years before I lost it. This new one broke where the screw tip inserts into the bit the very first time I used it. Very cheap, very poor quality.
261 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great on top my lap top. Stays out of the way in daylight.battery lasts long time.
As you tighten the screws, the plastic bends and gets cut up. After just a few uses, it's all worn out. When you try to slide this featherboard inside the miter slot, it bends and twists. They have a sloppy fit inside a standard miter slot, which actually makes them dangerous, because they can slide around during a cut.
3569 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this sander primarily to strip paint of the bottom of my sailboat and it works great. Vacuum dust collection is required by the marina and this works fine as well. However, there will still be dust in the air and the combination of sander and vacuum is noisy so a good dust mask and ear plugs should be used. I have been using the sander for 3 years and it has not given me any problems. I use mostly 60 and 80 grit disks which make the tool moderately aggressive at removing paint, but not enough to mar the surface. I also keep the variable speed setting at the highest level, so I have not found this feature very useful. The only drawbacks are that it is a little heavy for overhead use and the cord/vacuum hose makes it a little cumbersome to maneuver. If you are going to own just one sander, then this is the one to get. It is more aggressive than the pad type sander so that it can be used for moderate paint removal, but can also be used for delicate finish work as well.
It lacks a clutch so I wouldn't use it to drive anything unless my other drills couldn't handle something but the variable speed trigger is responsive enough to make driving an option if that's ever needed.
970 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 bulbs work great, not for larger areas
4615 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like that the bag came with an adapter but it wasn't needed for my saw. Fits perfectly.
1722 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works a designed.
1480 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I can not ask for more, very bright, local hardware stores want 10 times more money for this particular Item
My miter gauge and slot seem to work just fine and are square to the fences.
2484 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I'm an experienced craftsman, but not a finish woodworker, so when I needed to significantly modify my favorite Oak TV cabinet in our living room to make it fit a new wide-screen TV, I had to temporarily enter into the world of routers and router bits. I had several jobs to do including rounding a four-foot portion of the cabinet edge with a 3/8" roundover bit. This edge has a molding sticking up just 1 1/4" inches away so only a router with a narrow base could do the job. Another constraint was that my 3/8" roundover bit is 1.26" in diameter. Since I had a one-time application for a router (my other router is used as a tool-post grinder on a metal lathe) I opted for the good reviews and inexpensive price of the PC 7310 and an inexpensive set of bits Yukon Tool YTRB24 24-Piece Router Bit Set.
Happy Woodworking!
9250 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The fittings are good quality and the made in U.S.A. hose doesn't kink like some of the Chinese hoses. Time will tell if the outer cover cracks and peels off in 3 years like those made in China. The Chinese hoses seem to use a thicker rubber that cracks easy when exposed to sun, cold or oils. The Goodyear hose seems to have a different outer covering.
1315 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They're light bulbs and they work. Nuff said.
76 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this as a gift because I love the one I have had for years (still going strong). My friend loves it!
5657 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a lot of wood working machines and they tend to rust as the weather changes cleaned them all up and sprayed all of them with this product seams to be a good fix for the rusting problem.
Swapped out 2 shouldered hex head bolts for shouldered carriage bolts on the wheels which is what they should have been in the first place.
8765 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This complete set includes a plastic case according to Starrett. If you purchase the items any other way than in a complete set the parts will come in a classic Starrett quality cardboard box. You can save quite a bit ordering the protractor separately but will not get the plastic box. Make a wood one.
2251 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Illumination is too weak, even using the LED bulb, which should have been included as the standard bulb. I have a $25 3 C Cell Duricell flashlight which provides both 500 and 250 lumens and is far superior . . . and costs less.
I was impressed by the fit and finish of the table. It looks fantastic. I doubt any shop-made table I would have built would have been finished as nicely.
9159 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great and very durable
4288 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Don't buy it unless you like spending hours tuning up a poorly manufactured block plane. I wish they would at least made the sole relatively flat so I wouldn't have to spend so much time truing it up and getting the sole flat and sides squared up.
6618 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well made and easy to install. It was a perfect fit for my home made table. Very easy to adjust and install my router to. Worth the money you can't go wrong on this one.
You have to order a case separately if you want one. I recommend getting the metal pistol-grip tool case. It's old school and leaves enough space for plenty of smaller tools and accessories.
4693 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I used to swear by these and had them on my saw at all times, even used them on just about every cut I made.
... it, it seems like a bargain. The Lamello is unbelievably expensive (at least for a hobbyist), the Porter-Cable seems like a nice tool (that I have not tried yet), but the DeWalt seems like the value champ.
In any event, I highly recommend Board Buddies.
GREAT TOOL
1799 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've been using this jewel for two years on and off. I don't know what I'd do without it now. I agree with the other reviewers on the features.
If you're wondering which titebond to purchase, their website has a great explanation/comparison of the titebond glues.
1654 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits and works fine. I feel better having a 1/4 collet rather than an adaptor when my fingers are close to a high speed carbide bit.
7843 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Hammer Head strikes again. Estwing is the brand to beat. The only thing they lack is an Electricians Leather Handle Hammer.
6941 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As this is a single use item there isn't much to say about it other than it's very well made. A no worry buy.
6928 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The levelers are great; just difficult to adjust. That is my only complaint, even after application of lubricant. Your mileage may vary.
3029 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have these on my DW708 and the really help. HOWEVER they aren't long enough for really large crown and I would like them to incorperate a quick release device . This would prevent time consuming removal when switching to different materials .Beyond this they are very nice .
5959 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Excellent zero clearance insert. Stiff phenolic material. Tight fit on Dewalt table saw after adjusting the fit screws and leveling screws.
6805 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this ladder so that I could clean the gutters on my house. They are high, and a 40 footer is required. The ladder is of great quality, very sturdy. It is heavy, and a bit of a challenge to carry around by myself, much-less to stand up against the house. Once it is vertical, it is tricky to move around to lean over, and care must be taken not to loose control. If would really be best to have several guys to manhandle this ladder, and should not be attempted by one person. I did use this ladder to cut a neighbor's tree, and it was very handy to be able to climb way up to get access to the top of the tree. Did I ever clean the gutters? No. The ladder was plain too heavy for me to use it. However, the ladder does come apart in 2 sections, and they can be used individually a bit more easily.
7409 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Had this about 4 years now. Still working great. Nice portable work bench. I would recommend this to any of my friends.
4703 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 a
4611 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The solid construction and easy to dial in settings make this a must have for your shop.
6404 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used this on many guitar repairs such as resetting necks on acoustics. Hold great, easy to work with. I also use it on things like furniture repairs and anywhere I need a strong, reliable hold.
1446 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The single bulb at the big box store was $6! Bulbs are exactly the same at a huge savings! Highly recommend the product.
Most scroll saw web sites tell newbees not to use the spiral blades and I don't know why. I am not a newbee, but I'm not a professional either. I make basic craft things, and do not make the intricate fret work. The "New Spiral Blades" by Flying Dutchman, (# 5's) go through my pine wood like butter and there is no need to keep turning the wood either. I am not real good at making small turns with the regular blades. With a blade that's twisted and can go in any direction, I have no trouble getting into tight areas. These blades have flat ends too, which make them real easy to install. (This saw takes only flat ended blades, no pin blades)
745 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works fine and got 10 for price of 1 at local Lamps Plus and it was the wrong size and broke the prong trying to force it into the holes. Didn't need 10 bulbs but will have plenty of spares and the price was right with quick delivery and no running around to try and find the GY6.35 base.
2521 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this to drain the Dewalt power tool batteries of their memory charge. Works great for that purpose. Don't use it as a work light because LED technology it lightyears (pun intended) ahead of this device.
- a bit too much weight and power for easy handheld use
7360 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just purchased this table combo and love it. The stand is super heavy duty. The table is flat and true. The insert plate is easy to get flush on all 4 corners. The fence is exactly 90 degrees to the table top. Micro-dot surface has low friction for easy travel over the router bit. Every thing went together with precision quality. I had a cheaper router table and had to fuss with it to get accuracy, decided to make the old one a work table and get a real router table. This is the trick. Kreg customer service is also very good. I bought this from my local Wood Craft store and the insert plate is the older style ( non-quick turn) I contacted Kreg and they are sending the most latest version in the mail. Could not ask for more. This router table exceeds my expectations in quality. I was a little disappointed the stand had " Made in Taiwan" on it( even though it is very high quality stand), but the rest of the table is made in USA, I believe? In the end this may be a little more than you want to spend but I can't stress the importance of true flat table top that has a 90 degree fence and how hard it is to get that in the low budget models. Get a Kreg you won't be disappointed, and you will be helping the US economy.
Well, maybe, but it does kick butt.
- light has more blue and very little red, or yellow (think of a steady neon light)
9035 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I don't do a ton of doors so I have been getting by with hole saws and such. Hole saws take a lot of time and they can be difficult to perfectly line up from one side of the door to the other. I finally bought this kit and man what a difference! I have used it for about 16 doors so far and it is one sweet tool. Each door has come out perfect. I used to fear doors, now I actually look forward to doing them with this tool and my Porter Cable plane. I will buy the carbide bits when the steel bits start getting dull.
462 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great! Perfect for reading with low light and/or in bed. Doesn't bother my wife if she wants to sleep (she has the same light herself on her side) ordered from amazon, showed up on time just as expected. No regrets.
So 5 stars for the product and 5 stars for the service.
4193 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this dado set a couple months ago, so far so good. As many other reviewers have posted I wish they would have labeled the shims so you could tell what size they are. Other than that I have no complaints. This is a vast improvement over my previous craftsman dado set.
After using cheapie jig saws for years, picking up the Bosch and using it for the first time, you wonder how you ever got along without it. Highly recommend for both models, I just recommend the barrel grip a tiny bit more.
5062 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this to use with my R4512 table saw, i used the POWERTEC 70128 4-Inch Flexible Dust Collection Hose to connect to the table saw dust port on the bottom, then used this reducer to attach at the end to then connect my rigid vacuum.
7328 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good and stable, very precise just like advertised. A bit pricy with added casters and electrical switch
4996 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This little bag does a great job catching the sawdust so your work area says cleaner. Glad I found this. Doesn't hold a lot but for indoor trim work works great
1926 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I installed this blade on my rockwell compact saw to cut pine veneer plywood, blade cut smooth and no chip out, very pleased with blade.
5193 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 worked for my project
But we have to give the tool itself 5 star because it works very very well!
It is now 2011 and I have owned this drill since 1998. It has given me great service. As a residential electrician and contractor is has made me quite a bit of money. The drill has cut well over an estimated 25,000 holes in 2x10 joists and 2x4 studs. It has performed beyond its design and ratings by powering 3- 1/2" self-feed bits through doubled 2x10 southern yellow pine. Mine has reverse and the mechanical variable speeds. The die cast angle housing and collar is superior to Milwaukee's version in that it won't come loose and twist on you. It's quite a little monster workhorse.
8291 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have been using for a few months on a Bosch 4100 table saw. Most of time spent working with fir and redwood. This set is an excellent value, it cuts very clean, including through knots without any shatter. It's easy to set up and comes with all shims necessary for single-pass dados or rabbets in milled or rough lumber.
7802 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This is garbage! I should have listened to the reviews on here.. It's cheap. The build quality is bad, and it's just not big enough for larger pieces of work. Typical crappy quality that we are seeing more and more of from guess where....
The price does hurt but I am hopeful that I won't ever buy another a mitre saw
Note that this model uses the same accessories as the 1613EVS. (they do not list them seperately). By the way Bosch, take a hint...please include the dust control adapter. Dust control is a health issue you should readily promote.
2) You can hold the outer barrel of the guide (it doesn't spin with the drill) so you can guide in long screws without the bit slipping off.
9771 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good product
4383 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I own a Freud router and needed this collet in order to use 1/4" bits. Works like a champ. It has a tight fit when inserted into the tightening nut and holds the bits strong during use. It shows good craftsmanship in its manufacturing and has withstood hours of use without slippage.
5556 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Needed to go from 4" d/c hose to typical shop-vac hose. This did the trick. Clamp 4" on, and the 2 1/2" port allows for the shop-vac end to make a tight fit and onto my tool ports.
7784 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This blade is so thin it will not rip, it just tracks off and follows the grain of the wood. It would not even cross cut 5 stacked sheets of 1/2" plywood. It cross cuts a 4x6 ok, but wanders a bit on 3x6 ipe.
8484 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Dewalt Quality
9953 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very useful.
64 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Smaller than I though but it is bright and light weight. Just don't know how ling the batteries going to last. No option of using AC
1994 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 if you are serious about woodworking this is the only router to purchase the price at Amazon is better than most a great product
in the parking lot. I can assist neighbors as well as power my own air tools
The blade supplied didn't hold up, but with a good blade my Jet 14" cuts beautifully with the riser in place.
This has two brightness settings and works with a little push button. Self explanatory, really.
5693 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great at protecting my chisels, blades, and router bits.
3134 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Where has this saw been all my life. I'm right handed and always wondered why so many saws had the blade on the right side making it very difficult to see the blade when making a cut. Because of that I have always used a worm drive with the blade on the left. This saw is light, more compact, and much easier to handle than the worm drive. This 5-1/2" saw will now be my first choice.
- Phenomenal Battery Life
ONCE EVERYTHING IS SET IT WORKS WELL
I don't know whether to place responsibility for this problem with Craftsman or Freud, but as a buyer it seems like a little more up front information would be helpful.
8490 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This miter finder cannot find the simple miter for a 96 degree or even a 90 degree angle. Nor is it useful in the installation of crown moulding. The Bosch reps don't even know how to use their own product. We contacted several (3) all with different info NONE of which was accurate. It will find angles, but a protractor for less than a dollar will do that. We were also told ours did not work, so we bought a second one. Well it worked like the first!! Save your money.
4614 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good product, highly recommended.
I received this product at a discounted rate for my honest review
2836 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Well made. Does bog down a little when cutting thick wood. Also has a little bit of kick-back. Overall good value.
1937 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome!!!
But unfortunately, it won't fit the saw I needed this for, the DW716. The fitting on this dust bag, and the dust outlet fitting on the DW716 are the same 1-5/8" O.D., meaning, the fitting on the bag won't go into or over the saw fitting. The adapter is useless for this saw as well, as one side of the adapter is the exact same size as what's on the bag. The only way the adapter could be used is if you turn the bag inside out, cut the zip-tie that holds the current fitting on, and replace it with this one, however, the current fitting is what has the wire supports that keep the bag's shape, so removing that fitting isn't an option.
925 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect replacement for my bathroom vanity lights. Even better was they were a fraction of the price of most other places! I have 10 lights now, so I don't expect I'll have to buy more---but when the time comes, I'll be ordering these again
233 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect book light for my hubby. It's nice that you can use one light or two. Click once for one bulb, again for two bulbs, and a third time to turn off.
3750 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I mainly purchased these to replace the standard thrust washer that came with my tablesaw. So with that in mind, they work great. As for the stabilizer part, I don't think they add much for standard kerf blades, or at least I don't notice any appreciable difference. I don't use thin kerf blades as a general rule so I can't speak to their usefulness while using thin kerf blades.
2202 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This scroll saw is great:
My only wish is that I could have got one in either (Freud) red, or DeWalt yellow. Either of those colors make it very clear DO NOT TOUCH HERE. I guess they recycle kitchen laminate - mine is a marbled beige. Not what I'd have chosen. But, while it would have been nice, I didn't expect any different. The listing was clear that the product could be any color, and so it was.
9841 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great
Kreg offers lots of lengths, different threads, specialty coatings and in various quantities. Obviously, it would be costly to buy a box of every variety to cover every possible use, so you do have to research and order appropriately. I got the box of a thousand and used an amazing number of them, so get a bigger box than you think you will need and you will have a nice collection of spares for those unplanned projects in the future.
I haven't tried every dado blade out there, but I feel comfortable saying that if I had to do it all over again, I would buy this again. How do you improve on the best. Hope this helps.
7708 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Fairly sturdy, ok for clamping, but not a vise. A good surface for assembly and repair projects, probably ok for light sawing of smaller stock.
who wants to save his or her joints in the process.
1012 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works perfectly for my under cabinet lights (which is an ikea set from several years ago, the round ones, not sure of model #).
1936 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love it! Would like a case for it though
I ended up returning it.
6437 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These clamps make aligning cabinet stiles very simple, are well worth the money and they would be a valuable asset to anyone who installs cabinets.
1658 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Performs exactly as expected. I am happy with it even if it is hard to attach to the router core.
5998 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Along with Titebond premium wood glue this easy to use tool made short work of my broken cabinet drawer face.
I made a much needed modification to the tables stock fence by removing and discarding the clumsy guard and adding a solid piece of 1X6 maple the full length of the table with slots cut in it and longer 2-1/2" bolts to allow the two piece split fence to attach in front of it if needed, but still slide normally. I made a half-moon cut out at the bottom center of the 1X6 large enough for up to 3-1/2" raised panel bit and to allow for dust collection. I found that this cut out in the solid fence also has the added benefit of acting like a concentrator nozzle, so dust collection at the cutter actually works reasonably well. With this setup, I can still slide a shim behind the outboard portion of the split fence for use as a jointer and the solid fence board is also removable in case I want to use the stock split fence as is. I also added a piece of 1/4" T-track so I can now more easily attach a vertical feather board as well.
3525 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love this drill, there not much else to say. The power is unbelievable, so be careful! Looked at several other brands, but this one was the best IMO for the money. It will last for the rest of my lifetime.
The etched satin chrome blade is much easier to read than a highly polished or stamped steel blade. The square slides smoothly and locks securely. The square head is forged steel, not cast aluminum or zinc. This is truly a tool that can last multiple lifetimes.
6517 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Smaller then I thought but has its uses. Good quality and hasn't broken yet!
I bought this set as well. Why? Because when making kitchen cabinets, the raised panel bit that they provide with the set is too small for a large cabinet. (Unless you prefer that look) So I bought this set, to pick up the 3 1/2" panel raising bit. That requires a large opening of at least 3 5/8" on the bottom of your router, and the opening on your router table as well. The Bosch 1619EVS is even larger than that. The Fein RT-1800 allows for the the use of a 3 1/2" bit, but the casting prevents you from plunging a bit that size. Not really recommended, because you might accidently adjust it into the base. Their are others also, but most fixed base 2 HP routers won't accept such a large bit. So measure first.
2583 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 does a great job
5650 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works as advertized
Actually, these bulbs are better than an expensive annuity investment. One purchase and I'm set for life. OMG !!!
7663 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Although I have an older version of this B&D work bench, I do have to say at this point that I like the way the bench part is on the older version verses this one. Kind of on the light side.....in my opinion. I do like the feature to where you can flip the bench up on one side in order to hold a larger product. I'll just have to see how it works out over time. Just seems to me it's not set up as well, (as far as heavy duty) as the older one is.
9724 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I adsolutely live this product when it is working. Unfortunately over the years I bought dozens, upon dozens of these. they just break faster and faster now. Originally they would last a few weeks. Now they last only days. except for the last 1 I bought. It fell apart when I opened the package.
3091 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Replacement blub.
4551 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It is amazing how you forget how well a nice new sharp blade works. I replaced the old Amana blade on my sliding Makita after some time. I had gotten use to the feed rates....you know over time you just adapt to the dulling blade. It still made good cuts. But when the new Freud went on it cut like butter. Wow, that's how it is suppose to be. Really nice cut.
2951 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Pros
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3186 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I'm getting exactly the performance from this tool as I expected. If you want a compact unit, this will do. If you need something with larger capacity, better get something bigger. Speed adjustment is very easy. The chuck is a bit sticky and I broke teeth off the chuck key right away. Maybe it was my fault, but I've used drill presses for years and never had this happen. I started using the other side of the key after this happened, and SNAP! it happened again. I'll get a quality key. BE CAREFUL!
9129 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well, I had this tool for about a year without complaints. I wouldn't use it as a production gun but is good for small jobs where it's a hassle to bring a compressor with hoses. It does require a little more care than a ordinary nail gun but it makes up for it with convenience. I give it 5 stars.
8583 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I use this mainly for framing. I like the weight and balance of the hammer. At 20oz it handles most framing needs. Not an ideal hammer for "dirty" work, but I use my 160z general purpose hammer for that stuff. Estwing makes a great hammer and this is no different.
9314 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 awsome! Love using this tool. It is amazing how it works
It has always shown enough light to read by & it has always been easy to operate even with my eyes closed.
6656 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I like the base. I have a hitachi m12v mounted to it. No flex whatsoever in the plate. It is very rigid and does not bow. The included hardware is good, but I did not care much for the nylon raisers. I bought #10 24-thread , machine screws to replace these. Just a preference, not mandatory. Comes with a start pin for table routing smaller piece with no fence.
1226 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Purchased these to replace old soft white rope lights in my closet. Really bright and glad I got these.
Overall the design is sturdy, the light is bright, and the price is right. I have recommended this to other Kindle users who have bought it and love it a lot also. I think it would also work great with paperback and hardback books!
I would also add an additional clamping surface that runs the short length of the table as well.
7602 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Rugged, well made. Will twist around today's spiral 2X stock.
551 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I ordered two and they just came today. Thanks, Amazon! This is a great, well-made clip on light. I think those that own e-readers have a collection of various lights looking for the 'perfect' one. The Mighty Bright is very close to perfection. Not that it matters, I just had to have these in the cool-looking purple. Now to specifics.
5409 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This has worked great to splice 4" x 20' Clear Flex Hose &POWERTEC 70128 4-Inch Flexible Dust Collection Hose together. I move my dust collection hose from device to device and this is now a permanent fixture on my Sawstop PCS to make getting to the back of it easier using the latter of the two products listed above.
Bottom line, I think this is one of the best products on the market considering the price, it's level of KISS engineering, portability, and the amount of labor that it can offset (even paying for itself on the first job), and lastly the obvious quality. This lift should be about as common as a skilsaw in my opinion. GET ONE!
7721 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Estwing made the first of these hammers in 1926. The handle is unique. It is made with stacked leather washers. The end plate rivets holding the grip together are actually not rivets. They are part of the original forging and have been spun over into rivet heads to fasten the grip. (check out Estwing on How it's Made). The result is a firm grip with excellent control and just enough cushion to dampen the impact of the steel shaft. It feels like a high quality wooden handle and yet is absolutely unbreakable. I have a 12oz, a 16oz and a 20oz. The 16oz was my grandfather's. He bought it in 1928. The other two are youngsters,'58 and '62. They're all three still going strong. The 20oz is perfect for house framing and flooring. It has great balance and feel, so it's easy to swing it hard with accuracy. It's not a pneumatic nail gun but it's a great backup. I framed a few houses with it back in the day.25 Top Tools for the Apartment Dweller
9914 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It does the job and it looks durable
1652 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works as advertised.
3752 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I've used one of these with two blades. One is a thin kerf Freud available at HD and the other is a thick kerf DeWalt. With the thin kerf Freud I tighten the arbor nut, turn the saw on, turn the saw off, and the blade spins on the arbor. This is dangerous. With the thick kerf the arbor nut stays tight but the stabilizer isn't needed with a thick kerf blade. I'm returning this item.
Best Uses: Nail Removal, Nail Driving
The 310 is a small little horse of a router. It has micro adjustment and is exceptionaly accurate. It has none of the numerous flaws that plague the 7310 and the other "Rotozip" style trimmers. Against the advice of my cabinetmaker colleagues, I originally purchased a 7310 as my sole laminate trimmer, thinking I'd save a few bucks. I was so unimpressed with it and its inaccurate base and adjustment mechanism that I sidelined it for 1/8" roundover work and purchased a 310 instead. I now own three 310's and have them set up for my commonly needed tasks. One cabinetmaker in my shop has a dozen 310 trimmers. Now that's an enthusiastic fan!
DISAPOINTING single flaw, but a MAJOR flaw.
114 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just what I needed for a book light. I tend to wind down at night reading OLD books that I don't want to clip something onto and weaken the binding, and this one will clip onto my bed covers, and the flexible neck lets me just point it at my book like a little lamp. While the blue casing lights up, it isn't enough to be annoying or distracting. I've been through several books with it, and haven't had to replace the batteries yet either.
417 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As stated by other reviewers, this little light illuminates both pages of a book. It works perfectly for reading after lights-out. I'd been reading only ebooks on my Kindle at night, but now I can read hard copy as well without waking my husband or the cats.
3765 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I did a lot of looking around at medium right angle drills. The drawbacks on the Dewalt is no variable speed, and no reversing. So it may be prone to stripping screws, and now way to reverse them out when they do. Ouch. For straight drill of holes it is great.
For maximum versatility, consider purchasing a 24 inch rule to go with your square (McMaster-Carr, $73). It is interchangeable with the 12 inch rule supplied with this kit. It allows extra measurement range and I use mine almost exclusively. You might also consider getting a smaller square, like a 6 inch. Experiment with your squares, and you'll be amazed at everything you can do with them. You can measure inside dimensions of cabinet openings, run parallel lines, and a million other things. Easily the most useful tool you'll ever own. What else can I say? Starrett is good old American quality built in Massachusetts. Yankee ingenuity at its best.
4987 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This Sander is a Monster... you need to get this sander.... forget the rest!!!!!!
6747 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Made the mistake of buying just one to start with. It's a must have tool for sawing work. Applies plenty of pressure and works quickly.
7971 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this is a great addition to any shop. very sturdy. great clamping options for what you're working on. i have a small space to work in, so i often use this to hold my miter saw or router table. indispensable for those of use with small shops----->corner of the garage
4723 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very nice insert. Had to put my screw gun to the screws. Cant get much tighter than that.
Very dependable.
5972 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I own many Bessey clamps, and these are just simple 12 inch clamps. I use the Bessey KliKlamps most of the time, but sooner or later you need to power of a bar clamp. It's then that I grab for the Bessey's without hesitation.
248 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We have had this light for 3 1/2 years and have never had any issues with it. My husband reads when he gets into bed which is much later than when I do due to his work hours. The bedside lamp was always waking me up. I got him this as a gift - more for me than for him to be honest. It easily clips to his book and is plenty bright enough to read by but not bright enough to bother me. The light is on an adjustable 'pole' which makes it easy to change positions. He loves it. So do I.
2418 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this to go with my Dewalt drill. I really like it because with the battery its heavy enough to keep it in place i can use flexible neck to direct light right where i want it .its like having third hand to hold light.
6638 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 The insert is as advertised but there is no sense paying for the name when the same product (without the bubble) can be had at Harbot Freight for 1/2 the cost. I use it but in the future I will opt for the aluminum insert +$ or the generic version -$. The install was easy once I tossed the instructions. It works, it is well made, the inserts require a dead-blow hammer to remove and I will not purchase another.
7169 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This panel bit set is worth every penny. Produces perfect raised panel doors. The instructions and video that are included are very good. Spin the panel bit SLOW however, around 10,000 worked best for me.
9880 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent with good quality , works good
In the final analysis, I am not sure why anyone would buy this rather than just get a better saw in the first place. The onyl reason I could think of would be to have a bigger table stand at home and be able to pick up the saw and go with it...I would just have two saws. For me this was throwing good money after bad.
6054 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Modified it a little bit and it does the job !!!
9754 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love this thing. My life was incomplete without it.
5551 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a small fixed base, single speed router that I use freehand. But I wanted to do some raised panel work and needed more power and variable speed to run the large-diameter bits. At first, I kicked myself for not buying one in the first place instead of my smaller router, but in retrospect I think this is the best compromise. The Hitachi has plenty of power, runs smooth, and cuts effortlessly through maple (with Freud bits!) However, it is much bigger, bulkier, and heavier than my other router and I would not like to use it freehand (I keep it mounted in a table). Since I use it in a table, I don't use the plunge feature, but if I ever need it I've got it. The Hitachi is a great router for a great price, but only get it if you need the maximum power, variable speed and use it in a table. Otherwise, get a smaller single speed router, which will be much easier to use freehand and is all you need for smaller diameter bits.
The stand was surprisingly heavy and assembled easily. A minor detail is that when the saw is mounted it seems to be a little top-heavy. I think that if you're clumsy like me and bump into it hard, it could go over. However, it doesn't seem in any imminent danger of falling. The light assembly is sturdy and mounts easily with two screws. It does need an extra outlet to plug into.
1619 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 worked great, had no issues with it. does what it's supposed to do.
9106 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We constantly use this tool. It isn't as fast as an air driven gun so it will never replace them on the job but it is perfect for smaller jobs. We use it a lot to build decks. Great tool.
85 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works as advertised
I am sure it works fine for its intended use, but this is what I wanted it for. Just remember that you need clamps to connect the hoses.
6266 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Milwaukee makes a good blade. The only complaint is the high cost of product.
- There is a chance the entire rig could topple over while unfolding the stand with a mounted saw, as the stand has to be tilted over on one end and held there so it doesn't fall over, while you lock the leg-spreader bar, then pull the whole assembly upright. I haven't come close to dropping it (yet?), but if it fell over, the attached saw could be damaged.
Works exactly like it should be not much to say about it!
4347 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Full disclosure: I'm a DeWalt guy. Typical DeWalt tools work out of the box for me. I own a DeWalt planer, miter saw, table saw, multiple sanders), but this one didn't fit the bill.
Why DeWalt puts their name on this I don't know why.
7099 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked great right out of box. These are variable speed, which is not obvious in the product description.
8293 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's Incra. It's excellent as usual. Well worth the investment. Do buy another mechanical pencil to supplement the one/ones Incra provides. They aren't great and you won't be happy when you can't get it unjammed while in the middle of a project. A .5mm pencil will work but a .3mm engineering pencil is perfect.
6270 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does the JOB...
4989 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was going to buy a smaller 21x3, but found this Makita for not a whole lot more. I couldn't resist - especially as I like Makita tools.
I love this tool. I get precise and repeatable cuts. That's all I want.
4185 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works perfectly for my Jet 14in bandsaw. I think a 1/2 blade suits lower powered saws better than a 3/4 for wide resawing.
3605 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It has all been said. I'll just weigh in with complete agreement on the 5-star rating. I use it on the hull of a 40' sailboat every spring; the thing is a beast! It won't break, it doesn't lug-down with pressure, the speed range is huge (be careful of the upper end) and it's pad size is common enough that there are lots of 3rd party accessories available.
In plain words, perfect joints, great price for a tool of this quality (zero tearout as well).
1821 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great blade...cuts plywood like buttah!!!
8363 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great seller perfect item
- relatively long, flexible arm
3993 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 quality product fast delivery
7204 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My dad is better with tools, I had him test these bad boys out. Major pluses for being made in America and the nice storage box. Bi-metal is awesome because it can handle heat a lot better.
o the readouts are reasonably simple and easy to understand.
Then comes the Milwaukee 55 degree angle drill. Fine for additional leverage while drilling, but could be a problem for deeper access areas when making 90-degree applications. Especially important in crammed quarters, when you would have to swing the body out the additional 35 degrees to get a 90-degree angle.
I use it a lot for assembly / disassembly and it is perfect for the job, and with a chuck adapter light drilling.
3005 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I work for the telephone company in rural N.E. Oregon-I use this flash light every evening in the rain, snow and freezing cold to see addresses, spot downed lines and for a work area light. Since I have other 14.4 v. DeWalt tools on my service truck I always have spare batteries and a d.c. charger that works fast.
1674 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Needed a replacement collet for a classic Porter-Cable router I bought off eBay. It's an original, high-quality accessory that fits and works like the original. And it's not like you have much choice in the matter ....
4737 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cuts hardwood smooth both top and bottom.
8747 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I would have been happier with an easier adjustment.
Edger face set screws use either a flat blade screwdriver, or a T-20 Torx bit (nice!), when adjusting the fence face (wide or narrow, depending on what you're edging or your particular bit). DeWalt seems to prefer Torx and Hex bits to screwdriver blades or Phillips, a feature I LIKE.
7642 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I find myself using this little tool all the time. It fits easily in my tool bucket and it is quite solid and sturdy. Great lever action and will rip up even the nails with the little heads on them. I also carry a flat bar, which is another indespensable tool, but this thing is nice to have due to the cat's paw digging action you can achieve to get out those embedded nails. If the nail is long, I find myself putting a piece of wood under the tool for additional prying action. All in all a great tool that will last and you can rely on.
This hose comes in 3/8" which is the most popular size. The 1/4" hoses restrict air flow, which is especially important over a 50 foot run.
Makita really disappointed me with this one. I'm packing it up today and sending it back. I'm actually really puzzled how this saw got such great reviews, as I am normally in agreement with the majority of people. Maybe I just got lemon?
3245 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does a nice job.
Sorry, no chartruese but you do get a very nice, heavy, polished drill chuck attachment to show off to your friends or take down the neighbor's plastic, faded pink flamingo with the missing leg at about forty paces, gratis! Apparently, their engineers have been locked away for the last decade and someone needs to get word to them that hex-end drill bits are no longer just a distant dream.
A great tool but like power tools should only be used by kids with direct supervision.
6075 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 First I want to say this is a sub $20 item. Anyone that complains is most likely comparing it to a product that's not even in the same category. Man my Ford Pinto really sucks. I'm going to one star review it because it doesn't keep up with a Lambo. With that said, after the addition of a $1 PVC elbow and a $1 amount of weather stripping, it seems to work great. The $50 model requires the addition of hoses and a 5 gal bucket as well so I won't include that in the overall costs to obtain 2 Stage Dust Collection. Quick note, the lid does NOT snap on but the suction will keep it in place for the most part. I'd buy this again and recommend it to a friend looking for budget 2 Stage. I wanted to stop dealing with a clogged shop vac filter as well as not break the bank. This accomplishes that.
931 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Wow! Talk about FAST shipper! A++++++++++++++++++++++
If you plan to build a deck at home or do it for a living, this is a must have tool!!!
7387 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was buying cheap made in China stuff and became frustrated with the quality. Pony pipe clamps have been a quality tool in the shop for me for 35 years. Handles are secure. Easy to crank with material in the clamp.
6891 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cannot say anything more than the name. First Class company and products as usual. Shouls have bought the aluminum units a long time ago and saved the iron ones for home use.
4329 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great for DIY.
103 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great for what I use it for - a light for my laptop and a reading light in a bedroom.
I finally swapped out the 2x4 douglas fir for 1-1/2" square tubing. After drilling it out, priming and painting, the metal was installed without issue. I can say the base is far stronger now than it used to be and there is no flex when "popping" the stand up on its wheel to move it around. As a bonus, semi-gloss Rust-Oleum paint blends in with the original Delta paint, giving the base a more factory made look.
So I searched Amazon & ordered a Wera K Rapidaptor that's top quality, same features, 1/3 shorter than the Dewalt, and they did not hide the length of the holder...2inches. The line description beside the Wera holder is this: "Wera 889/4/1 K Rapidaptor Universal Bit Holder for 1/4" Hex Drives, 2in Long." Everything is right up front. The Wera carries a higher price but you get higher quality, more compact length, more control & LESS wobble vs the Dewalt DW2505 & is well worth the few extra dollars. Cannot recommend the 3in Dewalt DW2505.
2507 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love it
91 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This is teeny weeny itsy bitsy.
4694 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Board Buddies [BBs] is a unique product and come in various configurations allowing clockwise, counter-clockwise, and free spin versions. First, I confess I've only seen these in action as I own a now defunct version by Leichtung Workshops (sp?) that uses flat rollers that are toe'd in rather than BB's cambered rollers. When mine become unserviceable, Board Buddies will be on my short list of things to buy. Why?
2514 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good product and robust, highly recommend
1720 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These guides work great on all my routers
5473 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Pretty simple device that does what it is supposed to do. Not much could go wrong.
While not a rubik's cube, this stick driver offers some very nifty controls. As mentioned previously, the torque setting is located on the black ring surrounding the bit holder: a perfect place and a perfect feel. Just below and very close without being in the way is the speed switch, not variable, just two clicks, forward=low, backward=fast.
It may sound kind of expensive at a total cost of $94 ($25 per light + ~$60 for a battery + $3 each for the bulbs) but I figure about 1 hour use per day, per light for 10 years (and still counting) results in a cost of just 2.6 cents per hour!!! (not including the electricity cost for the charger). If you already own a Dewalt rechargeable tool, the cost of ownership drops to less than a penny per hour based on my experience. How can you beat that investment???
Overall, this is a harbor freight level of quality with extremely scratchable and unprimed painted parts, and while I did get the correct number of bolts, the quality of the hardware isn't there. It's cheap.
8201 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been an Estwing user for many, many years so it was a no brainer to pick up another Estwing to handle all my home repairs. The handle is great and it has a generous head area. I chose the 16 oz straight rip claw to compliment the need of a claw in potential remodeling situations with the understanding that I would probably be dealing more with trim projects rather than rough framing and the need of a checkered head 24 oz framing hammer.
As usual, Amazon gets 5 stars for the shopping experience.
It isn't terrible, and it will work, but I won't be buying another. I cheaped out, and I got what I paid for.
FYI, both ends are threaded male connectors, which is unlike my other air hoses.
This DeWalt and the 364 BOTH have that adjustment.
This fence system has a hollow cavity, and the dust port is offset from the center of the fence. This takes some pretty strong suction to remove sawdust and debris from the fence area. Most fence systems have a hole that goes straight to the router bit area, and provides very little area to remove dust from. Shop vacs work well for those systems. Not so much on this one.
6768 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Finally! My band saw runs like it's supposed to. No more wandering blade. I get a straight cut even without a fence and I get it every time regardless of how thick the wood it. The rollers FORCE the blade to stay in line. Of course, you need a decent blade too, but even if you're using a piece of limp seaweed, those rollers would keep it lined up.
2950 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great light,great price.
8945 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is one good bar for those big wrecking jobs. This is not a "renovator bar," it is not for those finesse jobs. This bar is made to pull out the most stubborn boards and studs. It has not let me down.
1827 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Super, I've owned about 15 of these over the years and they are hard to beat. I have a cabinet shop and these do a grate job not leaving swirl marks and they hold up to professional use.
8091 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The only sure way to get professional result. The easiest way to be able to redo any stairway. This tool is very easy to use and it will yield professional results when your project is finished.
9086 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 i bought it used for $75
Belt changes are simple, belt tracking is spot on, dust collection is quite good and the noise level is worthy of hearing protection during extended use. The dust bag and cord placement is fine once you get used to it, and as with any power tool don't let your mind, power cord or fingers wander (my sympathies to the poor guy who got his fingers sucked up inside... that's gotta hurt!). The clogging of the dust intake (not common with finer grits of sanding belts, but I've had chunks of wood get sucked up in there too) can be cleaned with a blast of compressed air from the outlet (where the dust bag fits on) back down. Although it would be good to have a vacuum hook-up to use instead of the dust bag, I've always found that dragging the hose around while your sanding becomes more of a pain than it's worth.
7126 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am happy with this blade in one of my chop saws. I get a flawless clean cut every time. Dependable Forrest quality.
9253 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This Goodyear hose is great. It is an excellent length, I thought it would be uselessly long but was wrong (again). It is nice to be able to reach way out into my driveway and not be concerned about moving cars around to work on them.
5571 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Thank you.
I actually ripped a long piece or material and screwed it along the edge to increase the stability. It has holes machined in its face which allow you to do just that if you think you need it. Most cases you probably won't. I just happened to need a longer fence.
8222 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice quality
1981 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love it!
Note that bulbs are about twice as large as the one they were intended to replace.
1957 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 goood
929 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great deal, haven't had any go out in at least a year
5169 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 First - Great deal ... Ordered on Sunday afternoon - delivered on Thursday afternoon - Perfect condition - Outstanding job. Now the machine - it's big. If you have a small shop like mine this will fill up a big piece of it so be ready. The motor is very heavy duty and seems to run fine on 110v 12/2 wire with 20 amp breaker. Assembly is not bad and took about an hour. Instructions are pretty good but about what we've all come to expect with translation back and forth from English to Chinese. You will need to fully tighten the motor hold down bolts - they forget to tell you. Turned it on with the bare hose (a short length of 4" hose comes with it) hooked up to the lathe. Did some trial turning and it had very good suction - it will be much better when I add a hood. Overall quality seems very good. Base and swivel rollers nice & sturdy, motor is a beast, fit and finish great - no blemishes. Drum support struts varied from picture - they are stamped steel not tubes. Strong enough to do their job though. One surprise was that it came with a plastic bag (and a spare plastic bag) instead of the woven bag shown in the picture. I felt a little bit ripped off for that but since it will get changed out for a pair of 5 micron bags from Penn State who cares? The 30 micron bag is no good unless this thing stays outside the shop. The bottom bag does leak at the flange and would probably benefit from a 20" bicycle tube gasket or duct tape. The unit is surprisingly quiet and nowhere near the noise of a shop vac. I think it's a better deal than the DC1BXL or DC2 from Penn State even after the replacement bags are added.
7505 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this for every project I make. So sturdy and with the locking top, it keeps my work steady and easy to get to.
I tried it with blade stabilizers. Did not fix the cut problem.
I haven't used this a lot, but it has been pretty helpful when I needed it.
9206 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought it with B000N5UHK0 the Porter cable compressor it works really good and is sturdy. I didn't realize that I still needed the ends for it but I picked it up at the local hardware store for a few bucks with some white tape to secure it tightly.
- clips on and stays where you put it (even with a Kindle)
Although usable for some things, this router table has too many flaws to be useful for precision work.
2318 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just cannot say enough about how great this saw is and for the price no one could go wrong with this saw. This saw has cut the blade changing time in half and hassle free. Buy it!!!!!!! You will Love it
6381 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Outstanding blade. I've used it several times with my table saw already and it continues to hold its edge with NO burs. Very clean cutting blade. Perfect for my segmented bowls.
7870 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Lennox blades are junk in my opinion. We do heating and plumbing work and use morse real mcripper blades. They last so much longer and thus are cheaper.
8892 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have three of these saws and a genuine Japanese Ryoba at over 4 times the price. A shark is used to preserve the Ryoba for fine work.
For these things they are good. They are not good for all the things you would imagine a quick, compact, light duty clamp would not be good for. Get the right tool for the job and you will not have as many disappointments.
593 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This works well with the Kindle, but it also works great with regular books also. I bought 3 more and gave them as gifts.
With all that in mind, that makes this Makita the top of the heap. It does share that position with the Milwaukee 5540, but that is another review. I like the Makita because it is 6 pounds instead of 9 like the 5540, and has 99 percent of the power, and 25% better price tag. The Milwaukee comes with the side handle instead of the wrap around.
2176 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What do you say it worked in mr Black and Deckrt light I should order an extra as it is hard to find.
7640 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It pulls nails. Nothing fancy. Gets the job done. Heavy. Fits in the tool box.
4631 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I put this blade on my Ridgid 12" Sliding compound Miter saw and it cuts very nice!!! I heard mixed reviews but I tried multiple types of cuts and they all came out very nice and cut like a hot knife in butter. A+++
3319 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I think these would be great for lighter homeowner type tools or tools that are somewhat light to start with such as drill presses and band saws. I actually purchased it for a Rockwell cabinet saw. The saw is simply to heavy for the light weight metal these are made out of. However, I like the concept so well that one of these days I might just go to the metal yard and get some steel tubing and weld up something a bit more stout for the saw. I will probably take this and use it on some other machine. So my recommendation would be it is OK for a contractor type table saw but not a light industrial iron table saw, jointer, or planer.
Just have to make sure they are both in the same spot (measure twice), otherwise your cut could be off.
9386 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've used this hose on several projects now; mostly shooting 18 gauge brad nails for trim work. It works great with no leaks. I did, however, use teflon tape to keep the connection between the hose and the coupler air tight. No complaints, would definitely recommend.
5791 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Buy one when you buy your drill doctor. They are barely used but why take a chance that in 10 years your DD stone will be worjn out and they may not make spare stones. Buy it now and keep for the future.
Completely recommended.
To fully utilize the Bosch (or similar) click-change chucks, you need to buy hex shank bits. They're more costly than traditional, but for convenience it's worth it.
4858 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Here is my story...after two attempts to purchase this joiner, I went with the PC 557. Both of the Dewalt models I bought had their fences racked which caused the biscuit slots to be cut on an angle. Cutting a #20 slot was off about 1/8" from left to right. Plus, reports of the chute clogging are true. It was worth $30.00 more to get the PC.
3802 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought these blades in December, 2006, and have used them on hardwood and pressure treated decking. They give a smooth cut with little or no tear-out, but they do deflect a little. I would definitely recommend them though, as the cut is really clean. I can't figure out why amazon raised their price to above what the retail big-box stores carry these for, makes no sense to me. Amazon's price went to double what I paid just 6 months ago at amazon, yet the Marketplace sellers still have it at half the price. The India-based customer service reps were of no help when I asked about the price change.
It also cleans up nicely with water. After a brief fling with PU glues I'm back to wood glues for wood.
7997 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Absolutely wonderful. Lightweight, yet sturdy and easy to set up or take down. Even my wife has no problem with this workbench. Would recommend it to anyone who needs the extra workspace once in a while and not all the time. Stores in almost no space.
8122 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are great hole saws for the price. I have used several of them on my remodel and they cut great. I love the quick connects, they save a lot of time when changing hole sizes.
1032 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GREAT
1305 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works as anticipated. Good product.
- Any miter saw should work on this stand after adjusting the rollers to match the saw's table height. Since every brand/model saw is different, you'll have to drill the holes to match your saw's mounting holes. Use carriage bolts/wing nuts to secure the saw to the table, so it's easily removable.
9701 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Highly recommend if you're installing decking. Makes straightening boards much easier.
2466 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The light is ok. I bought it as part of the DEWALT DCK425C 18V Compact Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit about three years ago. Since I purchased the kit, I have upgraded to LED flashlights but haven't purchased any work lights yet. I will buy LED and this light likely won't be used any longer. It is bright enough if you can situate the light in a way to shine on the area you are actually working. I actually bought DEWALT DW919 18-Volt Flexible Floodlight to replace this light. The flexible light works better as far as versatility but isn't any brighter. Both heat up over extended use. I did not buy the kit for the light, it just came with it.
1. Of course, this hose doe NOT include the quick connectors, but I already had a pair on hand so no problem. The fittings went on with no issue and after 24 hours, there were NO leaks!!!
My first project was a breeze. I'm a very amateur woodworker. Nevertheless, I had no trouble with the saw. It cuts wood like butter. The saw is very easy and fast to set when making angle cuts. The included clamp also is fast and efficient. Although the clamp doesn't work well on the right side of the saw because it gets in the way of the motor. The only limitations I ran into with the saw was with cuts greater than a foot. This is where a table saw would be better. The miter saw can chop, but it can't rip. The maximum cut I was able to make was about 12.5 inches in a inch board. For bigger cuts I tried cutting one side and then flipping the piece over and cutting the other side. However, it is pretty much impossible to get a cut that doesn't require sanding.
Pertaining to the 6 or 12, I chose the 6 first because I saw that one being used in higher end woodworking books. Authors even photographed themselves using the starret setting up the table saw blade for example. When I got it my first impression was, boy is that tiny. It probably will be the one that I use the most. I just don't want to be limited when I need to use one on lengths greater than 6 inches.
9415 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 did a great job
My biggest complaint is that the dust attachment (DW4111) comes separately (and is not carried by very many suppliers, including Amazon). The dust bag that comes with their random orbit sander pulls apart and fits a standard 2 1/2 inch dust hose. Why couldn't they do that with this one?
I really like the accuracy of this table so far...haven't used it much yet. I paired mine with the Triton 3-1/4 HP router and a Freud 1/2" nine piece bit set...set me back about $1000 for the package but its well worth the money...
7622 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as expected.
6926 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Got a nice big Werner ladder but the stands won't fit it. They've been sitting on my shelf for 2 years, gotta get 'em on e-bay someday.
4910 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Runs surprisingly quiet. Nearly all the dust goes into the bag, not in the air and very little left on what your sanding. It does a lot of work.
Builder Bob, Telluride, Colorado
So, I now own my grandfather's Estwing, and my own, much newer (and much better cared for) version of the exact same hammer. And both make me very happy.
3955 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This blade is too thin for use with anything (wood) over a quarter inch. Mine warped the first time I used it. And it only took about 15 seconds just trying to make a simple cut in a 1x4 pine board.
5272 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great to shut off air flow on my 4" dust extractor hose.
9684 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 May be I did not read the specs, but this drill bits not works for small screws the bore its fine but the drill bit its to large and wide leaves a big hole the screw pass all over and didn't tight the material.
5842 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The saw came with blades - not in the description - but these are better and not that expensive.
8565 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Its an Estwing hammer, what else is there to say. I've owned dozens of hammers over the years, and these are simply my favorite for most jobs, especially framing work. I love the handles, the heads, and the balance. You simply can't go wrong with Estwing.
2477 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this as an accessory item for the DW788 that I bought for my wife. I couldn't be happier with it. It is solid, goes together easily and is very stable. It raises the work surface up to just below chest level for a 5'8" woman. My wife is VERY picky about her things, including tools. She loves the stand. I'm also going to post a review on the DW788 itself.
3119 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is what I needed. The price was good and my flash light works again. Not much else to say!
This particular tool carries on the long tradition of high quality, tough, accurate and well designed tools from bosch.
9512 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought a compressor and a hose came with it. It was not rubber and also smaller diameter. This one was great and long enough to do the job
1236 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good product, but replaced with LED lamps. LED lamps are coming down in price everyday and last much longer. LEDs are rated about 1.3W so you can also add more lights to the transformer power supply.
4001 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 love it worth every penny.
I have 2 quibbles with these Delta replacement parts. First is that the price is pretty high for the product, but I guess that's what you're going to find with an OEM replacement part. Second thing is that they could supply these with a sharpened edge on both sides so that you could just flip them over when they need replacement.
I am attaching a collage of three photos that demonstrates my two uses, along with the photo of the light next to the ruler. The very flexible 10" neck of the light provides the key to its many uses. And the two LED light is mighty bright. Given that I always place it several feet away from the book I always use it on full 2 LED power. The light switch is located on top of the light unit, it fits into the design so well that you may not even notice it right away.
Oh yeah the other dimension you need to know is the distance from the tip to the middle spindle on this clamp is 6 inches.
2277 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 THIS LIGHT GOES ON FOREVER, EXTREMELY BRIGHT AND USEFUL IN SO MANY DIFFERENT POSITIONS FOR ALL KINDS OF APPLICATIONS, SEEMS ALMOST AS POWERFUL AS A SEALED BEAM SPOTLIGHT
7879 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As described and delivered quickly. A++
I've stood on the older chipboard jaws with no qualms (B&D tell you specifically not to do this by the way, so if you do you are unequivocally At Your Own Risk) but I'd not care to stand on the bamboo ones on a bet.
2997 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have found the light, the everlasting (rechargeable) blinding light, that illuminates the darkness and drives away daemons. The sacred grip, the holy reflector and the bulb of wisdom all collaborate to enlighten the wicked. However, let it be known that ye also need the font of galvanic power (commonly known as a batterie) and the tabernacle of fullfillment (ye shall know it as a recharger) to fully complete the Illuminating Trinity.
Assembly was more effort than I had expected. The instructions are succinct. Sufficient information is given to assemble the table, but there are not a lot of pictures for reference and I found myself making a few mistakes for brief periods. All of the mistakes were reversible (I started bolting the wrong parts together, ...) within a few minutes. I did reference the parts list quite a bit to ensure I was using the correct bolts, ... I would guess it took me two hours to assemble.
Even if you do not think you will ever use this tool again its worth buying because it will really help your deck come out perfect.
6620 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Strong, easy to use (I have weak wrists and hands), and does the job.
a little more, but are clearly the best clamps I own.
2056 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 what I was looking for
7673 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great American made Product!
Never waste your money on the 100 pack.
5180 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good quality !
3599 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought is several years ago and like it a lot. It doesn't weigh much and the variable speed is a plus when sanding boat stuff. Get a soft PSA pad from Redhill Corp. and sand away.
8739 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This saw preforms well above its price point. I have several " high end" saws on the wall, but I reach for this one every time. Smooth cuts and never seems to dull.
I wish I had three?
That being said, I tried using some 2x2 scrap, and it ended up flexing too much under my 14" bandsaw. I replaced with some hickory, and problem solved. I DOES say to use hardwood in the instructions ;-)
I dispute others negative comments: Some complain that the fence only goes 0-90 degrees, unlike P.C. which goes 0-135 degrees. They assume this means that you can't cut biscuits for mitered corners with the DW682 - BUT THEY ARE WRONG! The fence stays at 90 degrees to reference the beveled cut and it works great. It is all in the manual. Some complain that the dust collector clogs - not true - even without a vacuum. Works great. Another complaint I read was that the biscuit slot was not parallel to the workpiece. This is a simple adjustment covered in the manual. Don't people read manuals anymore? Mine came perfectly adjusted right out of the box.
This specific model Estwing really shines when used for trim work. Every other hammer I have (I do have some other brands, for throw away hammers and loaners and such) is much more likely to slip off the nail, even on a perfectly placed strike. The striking face of this model is either hand ground by a skilled American worker or is ground by a very well programmed and maintained CNC grinder. Either way, the grinds are consistently perfect.
7240 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Performs perfect as any other Kreg screw. Will definitely be buying more in the future.
1974 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 they call it the queen between the routers and it deserve the name . It's strong well made and if you don't own it you can never say I have a router in my shop period ... Good job porter cable ...
2021 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had a Porter-Cable 0314 4-1/2" Trim Saw since the 1980s - and it was such a good design, the current version is virtually identical. (E.g., mine has round knobs; new knobs are triangular!) Being corded, it will also be just as good 20 years from now, given that I won't use often enough to wear it out. This is one tool to hand down to your children...
I knock one star off because I thought the foam protective material was glued somewhat carelessly and there were some scratches on the interior of mine that seemed avoidable. Don't get me wrong. I fully expect this thing to scratched up over time. I'm not one of those daft idiots who buys a Ford F150 and then refuses to actually move anything with it for fear of scuffing the paint or getting dirt on it, (full disclosure: I'm really more of a proud '2001 Civic EX owner but I still hate those guys), but I would prefer that the paint scuffs and scratches be my own. These were all on the interior though.
AMAZON strikes again!
607 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I received one of these (the black version) a few days ago and my verdict is that I am likely to use it when reading books at night.
Fence- Well made, not as easy to put together. The fence is not very difficult but not the easiest part for sure.
1354 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great price
The magnum is quite heavy, but it has an all-metal gear housing as well as a very solid 1/2" chuck...I don't mind it because it isn't a cordless tool and cordless are the only tools I really care about being really light.
433 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is my 4th and is by far the best. 1) Bright LED light, two settings (half and full brightness.) 2) Bright enough to light both facing pages at the same time without repositioning. 3) Gooseneck stands high enough to allow page turns without repositioning every time. 4) Clip-on is shallow enough to nestle in the book spine, even when the book is closed, without destroying the binding. (Means you never have to reposition it, even between sittings.) 5) Uses 3 triple A batteries, lasts much longer than book lights using the flat 2032 batteries. 6) Did I mention the bright white LED light? Far better than the older incandescent bulbs. Also throws a wide spray (I have another booklight with an LED light, but the area covered is not much bigger than a silver dollar, Ugh.) Highly recommend this one! Costs a little more, but it puts the first three I bought to shame.
6441 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent plate good quality
Hat's off to Bench Dog for caring and making a quality product in the USA that exceeded my expectations. I look forward to future purchases of there products.
2566 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This saw was actually one of the first quality power tool purchases I had made a few years back. It was time to step up from the cheap $35-45 saws I had been using, and an article at the time in one of the woodworking magazines cinched the decision for me. You may remember the article; it narrowed the field down to a Porter Cable, Craftsman professional, and this Milwaukee.
1702 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well, if you need the best finish sander in the business, then you are looking in the right direction. It has every quality you look for. easy of operation, quality of work. great for production shops or DIY. if you want to buy one sander that will last and last and last. this is the one. Longevity is the speed-bloc's best feature. years and years of service.
Southern Technology LLC
6004 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Easy to use.
381 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I originally bought one of this items with two lights for my wife. Within couple of weeks of used, she found the two lights was two much for reading. So got this one for her and she's very pleased with it. she also loves the switch it has to turn it on and off.
6427 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you are hanging cabinets (more than one in a row), then you need these! These little clamps worked so slick to even things up and line them up. There is even holes in the sides to guide a drill bit through the face frames nice and straight so there are no errors and end up blowing out the sides because you got too close with your hole. Great idea that made my life much easier installing my cabinets. Even my Dad, who has installed many cabinets over the years commented on how he wished he had a pair of these years ago, and trust me that says a lot.
7686 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought this tapering jig prior to tapering my first table leg. It was inexpensive, I was inexperienced, 'nuff said. The surprise came with its performance. Although I am confident that I could bend this thing in half if I was in the right mind, it does a really good job of guiding my workpiece through the saw. The adjustment feature is simple and easy to use, but the "graduated scale" is a bit hard to use accurately. To set it up, I simply adjust it by eye and then measure from the blade to the trailing edge of the guide. This trial and error usually takes no more than a minute or two, and the jig stays locked on my final setting for as many cuts as I need to make. Although there are nicer, more expensive versions out there, you cannot beat the value for the money with this tool.
4427 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as advertised. Perfect for frames and small cabinet doors.
7765 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just received this item and already have found several designs I want to try with this taping jig.
2485 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great
8955 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Hooked these up on a Ridgid R4512 Table Saw with no problems.
5345 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This product was just what I was looking for and at a great price. Great people/ company to deal with.
Bottom line, I was able to get a better fit with the plain old single clamps
I wish to add that I purchased this nailer through Amazon and was very pleased with the price, shipping time and service. Amazons price was extremely competitive beating my local DYI by over $30.00. If you are in the market for a nailer for home improvement and/or remodeling work look no further this one will fit the bill...
As for performance. This thing cuts 2x's and plywood like scissors through cheap wrapping paper. I bought it to cut 2.75" thick oak beams. Full depth cut (in direct violation of instructions) was no problem. My old craftsman circular would have required a pass on each side and would have bogged down big time. This sucker powered right through in one pass!
6336 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This item work very well in line where you are using multiple pieces of equipment with a blast gate on each
I have the Bosch digital protractor, and that measures in tenths of a degree. The problem is that it is about 18 inches long, and does not measure depths.
8518 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Now that some hammers are costing over 5 times what this sells for and becoming fashion wear for carpenters this one is still great. It's not sexy like the titanium ones but it balances well, hits hard, and is a durable tool. I'm a pro and I've swung a lot of hammers. I can tell you that bigger is often not better, and mo' money is rarely a sign of better quality. Skip the "Death Stix" and titanium hype and get a hammer that just works. Your wrist will thank you at the end of the day.
5526 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This adapter worked perfectly. It connected to my planer's port, which then connected to the 4 inch hose. I was pleased with it and ended up buying another.
The plywood that I cut did have some rough edges that were easily cleaned up. The bottoms of the grooves were flat and square.
Kindest Regards,
256 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 If you are looking for good reading light then do not buy this. If you are looking to read a little before bed and you do not want to disturb your spouse with a bright light, then this is for you. I do like it but can only read comfortably for about 20 minutes with the low light . Good enough for me.
I prefer the barrel grip because you get closer control. This saw is a dream, it's simple to operate, easy to hold, the lack of vibration is a dream come true. It's just awesome! If you want smooth straight cuts with a jigsaw, buy this tool!!! The extra money you pay for the Bosch blades is worth every penny.
1367 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are great bulbs. Got 10 for less than what one would retail for (they are a little tough to find). Since this is the first time I've had to change the bulb in my little desk lamp in five years, I'm pretty sure this is a lifetime supply.
It might be nice to have a laser beam illuminating the cut line, but I find that I don't need it. When I make several exact cuts, I use a special fence that I built.
I only have a couple of complaints, but most of them have been worked out so that they aren't an issue.
Anyhow, it is an infrequently used item for your Bosch Digital Protractor, but it does come in handy for the shorter pieces, and for the price it is a worthwhile addition. Hope this was helpful.
9774 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am building my 2nd deck and have no idea how I built my 1st deck without this took. This tool is very easy to use and has more then enough leverage to bend even very crooked boards.
First, attaching the fence to my 16 1/2" Delta drill press is not easy at all. In fact, it's a real pain in the keester. You would think this would be easy because it is a Delta drill press but it isn't.
The documentation was minimal, but very very good.. And (from reading the doc) I got the impression I could call the Forrest company, and get a human who could explain anything about saw blades to me ... if I had to call them (unlike a lot of manufactures where its made in china or taiwan (and the instructions were translated from some other language too) and so then you can find anyone who knows anything about anything when you call)..
The Woodriver cost $90 and I paid $32 for the Stanley, I certainly wish I had just bought the Woodriver to begin with and only cried once.
6225 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've always been a Porter Cable snob when it comes to power hand tools. Their merger with DW/BD made me consider other brands, however. This isn't to bash PC or DeWalt, who still haven't disappointed me, but it opened the door to my considering a Milwaukee. There's not a good reason for that, mind you, but it's how things played out...
3626 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After purchasing -- and returning -- the Makita 3X18 belt sander, I bought the Porter-Cable 352VS (eee my review of the Makita). What a difference!
7790 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice quality. Not an expensive plane but it gets the job done.
- Dust collection is very marginal. Hooking the shop vac up to the dust port completely solved this problem.
1594 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked just as well as the description said. I used it for my Nano Touchscreen, and my wife used it for her iPhone. It's a great buy for soemone who doesn't want to pay for a "factory replacement".
1719 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 High quality, well thought-out and at a fair-price... I recommend this accessory to all. There is room on the bar to drill & tap for other models
2236 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Flexible head gets the light where you need it
1796 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used one of these in a cabinet shop when I was 18, where I really gained a solid appreciation for quality power tools. I have had one since 1990, and use is constantly. The only things that have had to be replaced are the pad, the power switch and the cord in all that time. The frame is metal and built for professional use. It is louder than the newer Porter Cable sander that I bought, but this one still works, the other one died after 2 years of daily use. The newer sander came with dust collection, which I thought I would like. However, the holes that have to be punched in the paper for the dust ports greatly shortens the life of the sand paper, and the plastic components just didn't hold up. To sum up, this sander is loud, dusty, and does exactly what it was made to do. I use one daily and wouldn't trade it for anything else.
7149 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I built a cabinet for my family room that had 4 raised panel doors. I had never done that before. These bits work great, but you should realize it takes 4 or 5 passes with these large diameter bits to mill away the wood for the raised panel. As I recall, I did the stiles with 2 passes. Results were excellent and I am proud of the furniture I created.
2083 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 naked
9223 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great quality. No leaks. For the price I'll always get these over the cheap ones you can get an big box stores
It's very solid and nothing was broken, scratched, bent, misaligned or otherwise wrong. This one, too, runs well with little-to-no vibration regardless of the speed setting. The little blower is still lame but that's not why I bought the saw.
930 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great replacement bulbs for our the Ikea under counter pod lights.
5686 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 i used this to cut brick around my fire place so i could lay hardwood under it. in retrospect i probably should've used a different tool but it worked .
and very strong. This 20 oz. hammer is more than adequate for the serious DIYer or even the professional
2600 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When I make mortise, I only use this guide. I tries many different way to make a mortise, however, it is the most easy and convenient way for me. You do not need much set-up.
5539 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 have had a drill doctor 750x for years . I have sharpened a lot of bits and the wheels last a long time.
1693 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 To be honest, even though I have been an avid woodworking hobbyist for 40 years, I have never used a plunge router. Already having a pretty healthy herd of routers, the last thing I need was another router, so instead, I ordered this plunge router base. I am absolutely amazed at how it changes my previously fixed base routers. It is almost infinitely adjustable, very well manufactured and has completely revolutionized the inlay work I do. With the plunge base, it becomes a breeze to take progressively deeper passes, to a predetermined depth with each pass, simply by turning the depth turret.
8474 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is my first time using a Dado blade so I technically don't have anything to compare it to. But, I absolutely LOVE this tool! The manufacturer cleverly designed the package so it could be reused to store all the parts - in fact, even the packaging is really well made!
3521 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This drill is an absolute work horse. Besides doing lots of hole drilling in different materials, I've used this drill to mix thinset mortar, grout, and joint compound....it just churns away and barely gets warm. After burning up two Dewalt drills, I decided to go with Milwaukee. The keyed chuck is the best on the market and you never need to worry about it slipping once you've secured it properly. The drill has a lot of torque, so use the additional handle and hold on tight! Great drill....great price!
2326 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GREAT
8240 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 does a perfect job
9799 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Quick couplers greatly enhance the utility of a compressor. Milton seems to be the premier manufacturer. I have two of these and one older one. All work perfectly, paired with Milton male plugs. Note: Teflon wrapping of the threaded fitting is absolutely necessary.
3606 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Obviously, I wanted a drill that would be able to get into tight places for various types of assembly and remodeling. For this it works quite well. I feel it is a better choice for all purpose drilling at odd angles than a right angle drill which tends to hit framing, duct, plumbing . .. . unless you are at or close to that right angle. When attempting to align the drill for a hole that is reasonably perpindicular to the surface, can be a little tough to guage, but for me the flexibility of the 55 degree head outweighs that benefit of a dedicated right angle drill. The paddle type switch works quite well,sometimes too well as it can be easily turned on because of the way your hand wraps around the housing and switch. It won't take long to figure out different hand positions to avoid that. The reversing switch is a bit awkward to reach while drilling, but in tight quarters once you have twisted your hands and arms to reach that tight spot, it is nice not to have to worry about inadvertantly hitting the swith to change directions; however, that being said, it works against you when you need to reverse the drill and have to back out of that tight spot or manuever your other arm to the drill to switch directions. The keyed chuck works well, and the drill is basically comfortable and very useful. As for the reversing switch, I have not yet thought of a better location or type, but time may solve this minor gripe. Nonetheless, this is a typical Milwaukee product so far, it is well made, has a durable chasis and will probably run forever. I bought the steel carrying case to hold various auger and forstener bits which I tend to use a fair amount with this drill, the removable tray and the extra space of this box is very handy to grab and get to work, without having to pack up each time you use this drill. Nice tool to have around when the neighbors aren't asking for it.
YOU HAVE TO BE CAREFUL TO HOLD IT TIGHT AND LEVEL
5207 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works and fits tubing easily. What can you say about a reducer.
Update -- went to the B&D website, did some looking around for manuals, and confirmed that the instructions were wrong. Get the instructions for Workmate 425 *Type 6*.
2558 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My 709 paperwork says it will work, and its true to the extent that it can be if installed properly. The elongated holes are simply just barely long enough to allow it to be lifted to table height. Just FYI, the extension is fixed to the saw with bolts, so there's no taking it on an off depending on the need. Its a valuable tool but I can see how it would be difficult to use if you transported your saw a lot. At first, I thought it wouldn't work on my 709, but with a little more patience, I got it into place such that the plate is even with the saw turntable.
Where do I contact someone to talk about problems with quality control and design flaws concerning my Porter Cable Router, Bases and Edge Guide?
Its simple to use and works great. Move over Norm, I have at least ONE of your Yankee workshop gadgets now. :-)
3985 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have not used them yet but they look like the ones on the planer hop that they will work
8480 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well balanced
8274 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 American made. Best hammer available in my opinion. It is solid and ready for a day's work. You can bust up drywall, drive a nail or use it for self-defense. The options are endless.
7685 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Yes, anyone who might need this device could build it! I build one out scrap 2x4 a few years back for a specific project. This one is more compact,easier to use, much lighter, and in a well thought-out configuration. I, far-and-away, prefer to use jigs to make things then to build jigs.
8032 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does the job well
If you need reliable RAW POWER for a router table, but don't have 220 volt wiring, or often need to use your router table for big jobs at a site with only 110v, this is the Monster-Truck of table-mounted routers. On a gas-generator for portable power, this can actually dim work-lights when it starts! Therefore, use a THICK SHORT power cord.
I borrowed a friend's and liked it so much that I bought my own without hesitation. I would highly recommend it.
3312 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These were for my sons dad, my son has them and after his dad used he wanted - they both love them!
- Instructions are wrong -- don't even include the correct parts list, much less complete assembly instructions. Instructions differ from the actual product in significant ways and were missing instructions for some parts
9069 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Got this to replace and older hose I got from lowes that was more plastic and rigid. This hose if very flexible and strong. It releases off the wheel I have without issue and has shown no signs of wear or weakness. I look forward to using whenever I can.
One more little peeve. Do you think power tool manufacturers could include a manual thats a cut above one made for a toaster. The one supplied with this router is terrible.
~~~ Comments & questions welcome ~~~
- power supply not provided
6212 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Tough, long-lasting, rigid - I use these to divide garden plants like irises and trolius right in the planter, to take out stumps by cutting through the roots buried in the ground, and for limbing - replaces the chain saw for all but tree trunk cutting and where too far from house to get an extension cord. Can also be bent back straight in a vise several times without breaking, and resharpened easily with a dremel tool with abrasive cutoff blade after cutting roots in the ground. My neighbors love them - I think they have used them more than I have.
912 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Okay, firstly I've spent hundreds on these sort of lights (almost 400 of which was spent with this seller in this purchase alone...not just these white lights). I've purchased from CB off of ebay in the past too so they're not a new company to me. It's been months now since this purchase was made and thought to comment on the white lights since that is what needed to be taken down from our physical store today.
Two smaller problems: (1) Jet only has one set of instructions for three different saws. This means that you are constantly trying to figure out how your saw is different from the pictures and the directions. Jet should spend the money to write a separate manuals; (2) Jet advertises that their saws are "made in USA" when in fact they are assembled in Taiwan.
1779 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 This has always been one of the top rated sanders but I think the P-C quality is slipping - I've had it for several yrs now and it has been flakey all along - the vibration level seems inconsistent whereby it sounds rough for a while and then evens out for a while - not sure if its just the sound and feel or if it affect the actual sanding - seems like the results are decent but no better than my old makita. More recently, the front spring clip came apart so I'm out of luck unless I use adhesive backed roll sandpaper now. Eventually I'll sell it and look for a better quality sander - maybe a dewalt. Disappointed with P-C for quite a while now. My older P-C tools are still running well though - sad to see them go down so badly. Downgraded to 2 stars.
7336 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
We accidently dropped our SAWCAT from an 8' ladder and lamented its loss - its alignment was never the same even after replacing the solid aluminum base plate. Black and Decker isn't the company it once was and the USA made Sawcat is no longer available from B&D but this saw lives on via Dewalt - same saw but in a Dewalt body.
Be aware though that no router loves being upside-down. If you are depending on the base for height adjustment, you will need to regularly remove the router from the table and clean it. Also try to set up so that sawdust is quickly removed from the table. I use a solid mechanical lift and a dust collection system, which helps a great deal, but good woodworking habits are critical to making the best of the 7518 or any other stationary router as well.
4923 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This belt sander truly lives up to the review I have read before I bought it. It is powerful, it has perfect belt tracking. It is the best.
I would have given it 5 stars; here is why it received only 4. If you are planning to mount a large heavy plunge router, ie 3hp Bosch, then be prepared to make some modifications to the clearance plates. Also, the weight of this router is a strain on this table (and it IS a well built table), causing the user to make minor plate adjustments after a few hours of use. I understand that a 3hp plunge router may be overkill, but for some jobs you need a router that won't budge under loads and thousands of feet of routing.
1269 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very good
- Long-lasting quality, at least for the two years I've been using it so far... I'll update when something finally goes wrong ;)
8850 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is an excellent saw, cuts with no effort. if you take some time to learn how to use it, it will perform great.
9519 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great stuff
You won't believe the difference. Recommended.
124 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great. Batteries last a long time!
This Forrest blade is like no other I have ever used. It is the Cadillac of blades for sure, and the differences between Forrest and Freud are like night and day.
The power is great. I just used a 12" x 1/2" bit to drill through 10" landscaping timbers without a problem. 5 amps are enough for me. The trigger on this model is better that the newer models. The Jacobs chuck is awesome. I would buy this drill again.
7058 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Makes really nice cabinet doors. The milled surfaces are smooth and don't require any finishing after panel assembly.
3816 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The skill 8 1/4 worm drive saw is a great saw for anyone who plans on cutting rafters or anything else that requires constant running. The saw is heavy would not recommend for everyone, but if you are looking for a work horse saw this one can't be beat.
1178 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 ok
8964 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I bought this a year ago, and have just recently been putting it to a lot of use. After having done several projects now, I am not all that happy with it. I bought it based on the Freud name and the price. Does it work, yes. I can't get flat bottom dado's... Every single time, my dado's have grooving from the outer blades. This has been true with the 5 different dado widths I have cut. Bummer.. The holes in the blades are not all the same diameter, this is a minimal difference but some don't even fit on my arbor... Some are a bit loose... This would probably explain the grooves left in my dado's, and why some people have flat dado's and some don't... As far as the setup chart with shims and chippers goes... The width configurations are confusing.. This has led to a lot of time testing out shim and chipper configurations... An example of confusing shim/stack setup is 13/32" and 15/32" have the exact same configuration, with no further explanation... So what is the real measurement of stack A+B+C+D+S1+S2 if two measurements are given? It would have been a lot better to get an actual cut width and ply width designation. It can be figured out, but wastes time. I have the Forrest WWII as my main blade, which has now set my standard for blades... even with it's high cost, it ends up being well worth it in the long run.. I would not recommend this Freud dado setup for a profesional result, and look forward to buying the Forrest dado set. The best solution to this Freud dado stack setup is to take an hour or two and cut all the dado combinations on to one piece of wood. That way you have this stick to test all of your pieces and quickly the proper stack setup for your project. It is cheap though, so if that gets you cutting dado's, get it!
I haven't been disappointed. What impressed me first was the smoothness of operation. I had always assumed a reciprocating tool like a jigsaw had to be rough because of the nature of the operation. Somehow Bosch has practically eliminated the vibration in this tool. Then of course, there is the power of the motor that just keeps on chugging at the whatever speed you select. I haven't yet tested it on really tricky curves, but so far that blade support system has worked wonderfully, keeping the blade going straight down and where you point it.
3122 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very good
8257 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well engineered and easy to use, makes various measuring task easy
4883 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Forget Porter Cable! This is the belt sander you want! Well balanced and powerful without the overwhelming noise of other tools.
set up after taking it out the box. The table was put on, a blade in,
13 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this for my neighbor and he loves it. Came exactly as described, very sturdy.
It turns out that the installation was very simple and I can remove and replace the BB's any time I want in a matter of seconds. Instead of explaining the set-up, I'm including a photo of what we did. It's crazy easy. I used some scrap lumber I had in the shop that amounted to a 2"x4" and a small piece of 3/4" plywood. Since we did not permanently attach this to the table saw fence, we added two Stanley Hardware 756104 4 Count 1" Zinc Corner Braces on the bottom of the handle end of the fence to stabilize the set-up and keep it from sliding. To quickly remove the BB's, I just slide the whole thing towards me about an inch and it lifts right off the fence. It goes back on just as easily.
* Cons: Finish is adequate, but a bit rough
Pro: it can clip to a Kindle or any e-reader, as well as any size book. The flex neck lets you put the light exactly where you want it. It has 2 bulbs and you can turn on one or both, which is like adjusting the brightness to your liking. I normally need just one bulb lit, even in a completely dark room, but when the batteries grow weak, turning on both bulbs gives me more hours of readable light before the batteries go dead. The LED lights allegedly will last a lifetime. I also use this as a mini-flashlight sometimes.
5625 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Pro Top arrived quickly and in excellent condition - well packaged. the components and hardware art up shelf. Assembly was easy partly because of the high quality of the components. The directions and graphics are simple and easy to follow. The insert is dead level smooth and easy to adjust. I have used it for 6 months with two different routers and the insert plate is still easily adjusted and stable. my only small complaint is the amount of dust that gets inside the case. Overall, top notch and a great value.
The best feature is the rack and pinion fence which always stays square to the workpiece. 5 star+++ biscuit cutter.
6418 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works well for small jobs.
9420 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fantastic tool for removing small stumps in the yard. I used it (cautiously) with a Ryobi 18-volt angle grinder, fearing that my grinder would be underpowered for the job (it runs at 6,500 RPMs) and I would have to invest in a beefier grinder. The Lancelot is such an effective design that it worked just fine on the Ryobi. I took my time and was able to whittle down half a dozen small stumps, each about an inch or so high, in no time. Highly recommend!
2359 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good
5934 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Its an elbow..what can you say...but really its clean no stray platic...was slightly undersized so i had to wrap a bit of duct tape around it to tighten the seal so I knocked a star off for that
9060 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 it made it thru my deck project
3700 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I don't often use a belt sander, generally preferring a planer for heavy material removal, but I picked this one up anyway thinking it might come in handy for some renovation project. These are my admittedly novice impressions of this tool:
9808 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellent
After nearly 3 years of using this type of base, I prefer it to the others I have had. MUCH easier to move stuff, and for those who say you'll trip over the kicker, you're walking too close to your machine! These levers rise up out of the way... I've NEVER tripped, and my shop is crowded!
Outbound shipping: $11.70
4534 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I'm giving this a 2 since the part is repairable, but there were problems with the order so I can't say that I like it. This isn't a problem with Jet, but with Amazon. The box arrived looking like it had been dropped off a truck so one end was collapsed some. It turns out that nothing was broken from the damaged box, but I have no idea where the box was damaged.
End of story, just use a good finer tooth blade. The Bosch blades are Swiss made, and they are so sharp they are almost scary. They fly through the material, and don't create any splinters, just clean smooth edges.
3891 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 edit-01/23/2006: It's been several months now and I still LOVE this blade. I have used it to cut everything from oak to treated pine to plastic but it even handles that stuff like a real trooper. It is a little slow to rip with, but not bad. For what I do in my hobby shop I don't mind at all. The last cut I made with it is as smooth as the first.
7031 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great tool to have around the house. Typical Ridgid quality at a price that cannot be beat. I recently had some HVAC work done at the house and my collection of pipe wrenches "mysteriously" disappeared. Fortunately, they were Sears Craftsman tools so it gave me an opportunity to replace them with first quality tools. My advice to anyone that is hesitant about buying this wrench is DON'T. This is a tool you can pass down to your kids.
946 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Only used one so far, but it worked. much cheaper that the hardware stores. As long as one does not touch them with your fingers (where CLEAN gloves) they should last. They are just a common halogen bulb.
9007 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good product
5307 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works as designed and described....sturdy ....should last
5525 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This adapter did not work as originally planned because the 4 side did not fit my other fittings. Then I discovered that it fit perfectly into standard 4 drain pipe. Ironically I had bought adapters to do exactly the thing at a much higher cost and that fitting does not fit at all. So I am very pleased with this fitting.
7202 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent clamps for moving studs and pieces of wood that a craftsman clamp can't handle. Excellent gloss finish is very durable. I have a pair from 10+ years ago and they look identicle to my new pair. I also have a pair of Besseys which have lots of slop and crappy paint. Buy these.
1194 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Work great
9409 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GREAT
8748 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 produces a lot of tear out for a new blade.
The adapter also works to convert from my old Sears Craftsman bench belt-disk sander to the Porter Cable vacuum hose.
I haven't built out the fence or the miter yet. I was so angry I stopped what I was doing to post this preliminary review. I have a lot of Kreg pocket hole stuff, and while it is a handy product, I never was thrilled with the amount of plastic involved. It was my intention to make some additional purchases from Kreg, their clamping table, and their beaded face frame system, as well as the lift for my new router table. But this has me re-thinking my commitment to Kreg as a solution provider. I can't imagine what kind of DIY nightmare assembling the beaded face frame system might be.
1339 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They work and a great price.
Equally cool, is the case for the Milwaukee carbide drill bits I got, but I won't review those until I've actually used them.
Other reviewers have done an excellent job on focusing on all the positives, so I won't waste time restating what they wrote.
However, the big U-shaped tube may get in the way of cross-cutting long pieces of wood. On my Delta Contractor Saw with 32" extension table and the Uniguard installed, I am limited to about 62" to the right of the blade. A workaround is to loosen then bolts on the big tube and swing it back down and out of the way, but of course you won't have a blade guard (unless you re-install the one that came with your saw, and you won't want to do that). The other workaround is to have the long part of the work to the left of the blade, but then you don't get the benefit of the extension table.
3866 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great bit for both Bosch & Hitachi Jig saws
3466 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Please make your life easier and use these. I did one room without the stops using pen marks on tape and one with the stops after they came in the mail. It's amazing how much of a gap you can get by being a fraction of an inch off, when cutting crown molding. When I used the stops, my cut ends matched up perfect every time.
thinking sometimes. Just go a rational distance before moving to the other side to keep everything
-It has no holes in it, except on the ends, so doesn't leak air, other than where it should.
3210 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It does its job.
Cons
Here are my experiences sharpening various types of tools:
9340 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This practically lives in my drill/driver. Not quite as handy as a flip-bit but allows for the use of normal length drill bits and screw guide so it makes up for having to hold or pocket the other attachment.
8455 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great stuff
6168 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice Heavy duty blades.
4535 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good rip fence. It fits the jet saw well. After you install It you will sill will need to aline it. It has great repeatability.
** Brushes hard to change
1024 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Burn out FAST
SPECIFIC FEATURES:
Manufacturer provided test unit for evaluation.
4752 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GREAT!! I clamped it down with a waste board and raised the blade slowly. It made a perfect blade slit of zero clearance. Its also FULLY adjustable for height and tension in the hole. Don't waste time trying to make one. I'm sure many of you can, but its really not worth the effort.
Conclusion - Excellent sharpening system for knives, chisels, plane irons, and the like. Accessories are easily available. Maintenence is required. Practice is required.
2528 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Versitile
2940 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the first scroll saw I have owned. It waited 6 months after I purchased this saw To writhe a review. I read many reviews and looked long and hard before making the decision to purchase this saw. I had seen various saws at Lowes at close out and their prices were tempting but I kept on reading and reviewing. Finally an Amazon sale tipped me to this one. Since I have had it I have used it constantly. I have let my grandson use it so it has seen much use. The blade change and tightning system is easy with no problems . My 9 year old grandson has no problem changing or installing blades. The table depth is great and I am glad I didn't buy a cheaper unit at Lowes on sale because I can now see the advantage of the deep throat of the saw.
3448 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love this tool, I can cut molding very well now !
Problem: This plate is NOT flat. The slight "crown" is enough to mess up any precision work. You cannot do any type of miter work with this plate. You can forget about rail and stile doors. Just comes out sloppy and you end up wasting material!
4303 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I own somewhere around a dozen Bosch tools, from jig saws to cordless drills. Every one of them shows a high degree of fit and finish, with good ergonomics and precise controls.
3443 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 As stated by most, the clamp works very well. It's also on the high side price wise. Dewalt should give a discount for buying 2. 5 stars for functionality, 4 for the price.
I find that a stand is almost a necessity with the 698, so it seems a little odd that Porter Cable no longer offers their model 6961 stand that used to go with this router table. A plywood base can help, but it still really needs to be attached to a work bench or something else solid, otherwise, the table is just too light and unstable to be used safely.
977 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 One of the lot did not work... rest seem to be going strong.... Pricing these at hardware stores are insane.
107 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This light is bizarrely bright. It's more a disturbance to my husband than just leaving the bedside lamp on!
8790 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very sharp and works well.
- Phenomenal Battery Life
9217 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This hose is probably overkill for keeping my truck tires inflated but I am glad to have it. The rubber stays flexible year round which makes it easy to drag around the garage and then coil up for storage.
What I did not like was finding a better price that included a stand and a light just as my order was in transit. For around forty more dollars, I could have gotten a machine with a stand and a light.
2786 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Got it yesterday and I do like it seems made well. I will keep it but the one thing I don't like is the head won't swivel looking down. The head rotates around but when I'm working on something on a table and I want some light . So I'll have to lay it down or do something different with it.
6413 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 They worked fair. They arrived after I had all ready installed four cabinets.
cons. the belt that allows you to turn one handle to tighten or loosen the clamp on the table slips off a lot.
o provides a chart to correct for particular species and temperature, but this is typically not necessary unless you are a stickler for extreme accuracy.
9349 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Made to close tolerances' last a million years
1913 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This is a very heavy constructed piece of equipment. It feels good in your hand,although it feels twice as heavy as my Bosch,which means that you don't have to apply any pressure to sand as the weight of the machine does a good job of that. The vibration is substantially less than my Bosch,but it gets so hot that you can only use it a few minutes before you have to let it cool down for 20 minutes. I tried to use it longer, thinking that it would reach a peak and I could bear that,but that is not the case ,it just keeps getting hotter and hotter and hotter. It would be good for frying eggs,and making coffee.
I have purchased three of these and going back to get more. The perfect light for reading in bed without keeping partner up with lamp....
Would I buy this router again? Yes, absolutely.
This saw isn't for everyone; it's pricey for single, consumer use. But, if you want the very best made reciprocating saw made, look no further than the Milwaukee Super Sawzall. It's the class leader by a BIG margin.
6795 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great tool. It is solid and well built. I use it as a straight edge for marking as well as for an edge for guiding power tools. The 50" length is perfect for 48" panel products (like plywood).
Why the four stars instead of five? These parts appear to be castings rather than machine screw parts and the rings did not screw onto two of the bushings very easily. In fact, I ended up wire brushing the bushing threads before the rings would go all the way on.
1959 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I gave it 4 stars - 5 stars for its usefulness and 3 for its build quality. I have several cordless tools from different makes, so I'm not using up the batteries all the time like I'm supposed to from what I've read, but having this flashlight around helps me at least cycle through my DeWalt 12V batteries. The flashlight has a lightweight feel to it without the battery installed, so it clerly doesn't feel as "heavy duty" or solid as, let's say, a drill might feel, but I figure what should I expect? Maybe the yellow and black color scheme along with the DeWalt label makes me expect more? But, heck, it's only a flashlight! You can't vary the beam width as you can with a MagLite but you can pivot the head which has proven useful at least once. Lastly, I'm not quite sure how I ever got by without a flashlight in the shop! My final recommendation is that if you have a cordless kit from any make, get the matching accessory flashlight!
9208 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Haven't used it a ton, but it looks like a good quality hose that will stand up to wear. Plenty flexible.
3973 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used these for a flooring project. I had to undercut staircases and doorways. They worked flawlessly. I still have the blades and I still use them. So they will last you and are worth the bucks. Not that cheap stuff that dulls the second it touches wood.
8645 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My husband was very very happy with this hammer and had no complaints whatsoever, and loved the fact that it is all one piece of steel instead of two joined together. Very Pleased
7277 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Black & Decker folks are really messing up a tradition in this product, tried another style which was a return after breaking out of the box. UPS / FEDEX hasn't figured out how to ship something and not try to destroy in transit.
With a book in hand, I hardly feel the weight of the book light when it is clipped to the book.
The Good
Trust me, you'll find lots of things to build and put that many screws to good use.
6206 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I purchased this design over a year ago. You have to push the hose through the opening and clamp it into place from the inside. You can fix this with sealant and pipe or like I did with duct tape which will leak. I recently found another one at Woodcraft that is made much better and has fittings that you clamp the hoses onto. Brilliant!
8034 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 great
I have used this and I have used the Porter Cable circular. This saw is a very nice quality with some good features. However it is bulky and less easy to manipulate. Mostly it is bulky. Which would be good for big guys. If you're smaller framed....or a small woman, this might be a little cumbersome. I enjoy using the Porter Cable circular saw much more, without any sacrifice of accuracy or power.
9029 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Is great to coil up.
9366 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The rapid load feature isn't actually what I love most about this. I like that I can grip the black portion and it won't rotate when I drill giving me a lot of control
2061 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a good router and works best in router tables. The problem I have with it is the switch. Keep it clean! It clogs with lots of use. Just blow it out regularly and there should not be a problem.
620 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This little clip light has a minimalist design that is very appealing. It is tiny, with a flexible neck 5 5/8 in. long, a base with a diameter of 1 1/2 in., and a lamp head with a diameter of about 3/4 in. The total weight is only 1.1 oz. or 31 g.
original text: I have to admit that I only bought this blade this morning and couldn't wait to try it out. I installed it on my Jet JWTS-10 table saw, the cheapest of the line. I have made other improvements to the saw but this blade has been one of the best.
8350 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What is there really to say about Estwing? The ONLY reason I bought this one was to replace the 16oz Estwing that was "lost or stolen" by a friend I loaned it out to. Best hammers on the market and I have renovated many homes, always with my handy Estwing.
2865 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It is very handy with swivel head. You can set it down and aim it where ever you need light.
9536 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Much higher quailty than the cheapies from the 3rd world. Unitl buying Milton I was going through a lot of the off-brand couplers.
1087 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good value on hard to find part that was not available at local hardware stores. I like the frosted finish.
196 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good for reading in bed, and stays cool. Enough light to read a book comfortably, yet won't burn your shoulder.
3753 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Horrible little drill!!!! No variable speed, no reverse!!!You better be perfect because god forbid you must back a screw out, no reverse. Hard to start screws w/o variable speed. I replaced this drill w/ bosch's 1132vsr rt. angle drill. I am happy with the bosch, it is head and shoulders above the dewalt. I gave the Dewalt to my father in-law.
4500 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 working properly
Two minor complaints that Milwaukee should address is that the shoe has a little bump on the edge at each corner, so that if you are using a straight edge like a speed square as a cutting guide, those little bumps will cause you to not get a perfectly square cut. To solve this I just filed them off. The other thing is that I did not like the thin kerf blade that came with the saw. I put on a heavy duty carbide framing blade and the saw cuts much smoother, and quieter. I get perfectly square cuts now, and this thing will go through a stud so smoothly it feels like 1 X .
He told me run caps hardly ever go bad and that the dust entering the windings were the cause. But he went on to say that the lack of rubber gaskets on the covers was the root cause. Clearly Jet's fault. So I e-mail Jet with my explanation and their response was:
Setting the depth is foolproof, and the depth stays consistent.
7674 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These Estwings remind you of how tools used to be made: solid, good quality, made to last.
2179 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've owned this saw for over 3 years now. I use it almost daily, and couldn't be happier with this saw. I know it gets expensive, but I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND the DW723 miter saw stand. The mounting bracket has a quick disconnect so it's easy to tear down and throw in the truck. It's worth every penny!!! Anyway, I own both the DW705S and the DW708 saws. I find that I almost exclusively use the DW708 saw. The table is absolutely flat. I just checked it and after 3 years of constant use it is perfectly flat. No gap. The bearings in the slider work flawlessly. This after cutting uncounted amounts of MDF. I do blow it off with my compressor everyday, just to keep everything clean. Some of the things that stand out on this saw:
1) Position clamps (one high, one low) and close the side jaws so they loosely hold the face frame.
8424 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product! A++
5365 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 wrong size...
so in the end blade and the fixed shoe do not line up.
8966 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Trs bonne qualit, rapport prix/$$$ excellent, je recommande ce produit.....!!!
1113 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 love these lights....shine bright and white!!!
2. Horizontal handle for easy use.
This is an ingenious little attachment that operates like a little chainsaw in the palm of your hand. It removes a ton of wood quickly and is crazy dangerous, so make you're taking proper safety precautions (eye protection, use two hands, angle guard attached and rotated as instructed by manual). But if you wield this baby responsibly, it's pretty bad ass. You can carve, sculpt, and whatever you want with wood.
43 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best
Most importantly the clip is excellent. It has a rubberized material that together with its strength prevents slipping to a large degree. Very few adjustments are necessary. It's weight is not significant. The neck stays completely sturdy.
7098 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Couldn't beat the deal on these, and KETT is one of the top name for these; I remember using them as a union Carpenter, installing
7953 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 First of all I love hammers....and have a large "collection "......lol. as a remodeler....my work varies daily. On a recent job requiring alot of nailing.....I brought along several of my favorites. The best performers were estwing and vaughan. The Vaughn hammers were very comfortable and we'll balanced for all day nailing......but with the fiberglass handles....I didn't want it for demo. The estwing hammers truly are wonderfully balanced and simply indestuctable. If I had to carry just one hammer......it would be the estwing. The grip is comfortable and I can go from demo....to framing.....to finish ......without changing hammers. Either a 20 oz or 22oz.....smooth face hammer is really all you need to carry. I also prefer the rubber handle. Although I have the leather handle.....and it's gorgeous.....it's just a little too slippery of a grip for my taste. The balance and toughness of estwing is unequaled..........and a very reasonable price for a professional quality tool. If you are shopping different brands.....save yourself some time and go right to estwing. If you have a 16oz.....a 20oz.....and a 22oz......you will never have to purchase another hammer for anything.....and you will get a lifetime of good performance from estwing tools.
the next step involves drilling the holes for the screws. you will need either a drill press or a portable drill guide to get the holes perfectly straight. using a 3/8 drill bit will work just fine. one piece of advice: make sure that you DO NOT drill the extra holes unless you have got extra 5/16 2" bolts and nuts. the instructions state that there are only FOUR holes that you need to drill (i drilled the extra two sets of holes and wound up having to take an extra trip to home depot).
3261 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Outstanding
4272 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've made hundreds of cuts on this 6" dado set over the last 5 years.
9319 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I felt using a brand name like Milton which has been around since I was a kid would insure a quality product. I use this female coupler with a Milton brand male coupler to keep the parts within the brand. Unfortunately, I have to push like crazy to insert the male coupler and then push upward to lock the female coupler so they stay together. Such a simple thing and it doesn't work, tried other male couplers with the same result. Much be made (you know where) poorly and the quality just isn't there. Don't waste you money on this.
1371 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 You get what you pay for. Works great and lit up bright as described, however, for about ten hours of use per day on a crystal chandelier, some bulbs last a month while others last only a week or two. Not quite 3000 hours as advertised. In fact some original bulbs that came with the chandelier have outlasted the 60 of these bulbs that i have purchased.
I am a retired mechanic, 30 years in the trade, I started working on vehicles made in the 60s and 70s. I have seen the trend to cut manufacturing costs in the automotive industry. I believe the US manufacturers are now beginning to pay the price. As profits went up, quality went down and now foreign manufacturers are taking a big chunk of the market, especially Toyota. People are not buying their cars because of price, gas mileage, looks or even 0% financing. People are buying foreign cars because of their superior quality...I say all this because I fear Dewalt, Delta and many other American manufacturers are following the same trend. Hope they change before it's too late!
6008 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My shop is equipped with a full range of Bessey bar clamps, up to 60 inches, and they are quick to adjust, robust, and seemingly indestructible. They replaced my old Jorgensens which don't function as easily with their locking mechanism, and I hate the oil-like stain/spot that the Jorgensen clamp pads leave on bare wood, even after years of use.
5624 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This unit arrived as expected and in good shape. Installation instructions were adequate. All hardware items were present. The unit looks really nice. I found the fence and table to be very accurately made. My Accra miter guage fit the slot nicely after a little adjustment. My PC690 fit the mounting plate well and is held securely. It does tend to get hot in the enclosure after usage. A dust port on the back or side would be nice as would some kind of measurement guage along each side of the table for quicker fence adjustments. It also needs an external power switch and outlet to plug the router into. If you use a shop vac, an additional outlet for that would be nice, too.
I don't really understand the last one, as my stationary sander is a relatively quiet tool.
7584 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A zero clearance insert is the difference between a ragged and a perfect cut on any table saw. I have a TS350 Delta table saw and this is the insert that works. Recommend it highly.
The T-bar is a good feature also. You can loosen the thumb screws to slide the T-bar off of the protractor. Be careful to not loosen the thumb screw all of the way since they are tightened by two nuts in the T-bar channel which will come off of the threads if the thumb screws are loosened too much. Once the T-bar is removed you can then remove the nuts from the thumb screws so the thumb screws can be removed from the protractor in order to lay the protractor flat. To re-attach the T-bar to the protractor insert the threaded shaft on the thumb screws in the large holes on the protractor, thread the nuts on enough to secure them, the slide the nuts into the T-bar channel and tighten down the thumb screw. There is an indexing lip on one side of the T-bar that the base of the protractor rests up against to ensure accuracy.
6. A lot of people complain about the dust bag. Mine is always full, but dust also goes everywhere. That said I can't see a better way to mount the bag. It's just a fact, on a sliding saw you will have this issue. The bag has to move with the saw.
8713 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great
1360 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've been very happy with these bulbs so far. The price was amazing vs. local, and the longevity has been fine. I haven't lost one yet, on all night for a few months now. The look and fit is identical to the stock bulbs in my landscape lighting. Just a brief comment to those who had bulbs burn out quickly--it is advantageous to have the wattage of all the landscape lights installed come close to the rated wattage of the transformer, as the voltage coming out of the transformer is not regulated and so can be higher than anticipated if too few fixtures are installed. This will lead to premature burn out. I've got 76 watts of lights on an 80 watt transformer, which keeps the voltage down. Just a thought...
7309 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent quality
6310 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very pretty and well made!
The entire saw is light weight, and the blade is flexible. A few reviewers mention how sharp this thing is... Take that seriously. You could easily slice your finger off. Cleanly.
Save your money and get Freud combination at less than half the price or go for Oldham combination blade.
And it was, apparently, already one generation old!
The clip opens wide and hold strong. I can open the clip 1 1/8 inches wide. Inside the clip there is soft spongy material which provides good grip and protection to the thing you are clipping the light to. The clip loaded with 3 (AAA sized) batteries is much heavier than the ultra light neck + light itself, so the unit can be used as a free standing light by using the clip as a stand.
6258 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I read the rave reviews on these blades so I ordered a set to help me break down my pallets.
1620 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellent
6748 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 had a couple of these before and always do exactly the clamping that you need. Fast one handed tightening and easy off.
Loving DeWalt right now.
4345 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great
3201 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was having issues cutting crown making sure everything stayed square. These stops helped out a lot. Just remember to not slide the crown across these between cuts, it scratches the top edge.
4986 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this was a big step up from my old b&d i got a decade ago. i wanted a big and powerful sander and that is exactly what this is! smooth, quiet, effective when paired with shop vac at getting up lots of the dust. but be careful-this is powerful! i find myself using the old b&d when i need to just touch up a bit (but too much for the orbital).
5295 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Easy to work..My dust problems are over....
This guide is very sturdy and balanced. It has a Fine Adjustment feature that allows adjustment as
It rolls easily over rough ground, sets up in seconds, knocks down almost as fast, provides solid support for lumber and cutoffs.
8225 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great value, nice item
8101 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Everyone else has already commented on how useful this lift is for drywall so other than to add my agreement I won't comment on that. It's all of the other things we do with this lift that have always made it a must have vs. a luxury specialized drywall hanging tool in my mind.
1020 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Killer deal on 10 bulbs. Unfortunately they were too small and are not returnable. These bulbs are tough to get through the mail because they come in a gazillion different sizes.
This is a very well designed and thought out tool, made of the highest quality materials and parts. And it shows. Heavy, yes, but excellent and rugged.
6295 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As a home woodworker I have always chafed at the price of high quality clamps such as these because I was under the delusion that something this expensive should either have a motor on it or be a tool pretty enough to show off in a display case when not in use. Thus, I have a considerable collection of pipe clamps, cheap/thin bar clamps, and all sorts of fad clamping products. Recently, when Bessey finally decided to lower their prices I took the plunge (we probably have the new Jet clamps to thank for that).
2458 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This guide saved me the cost of a router table for a project I built
7016 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Really - you'll end up using every blade at one time or another. It's great to have the right blade for the right job. Sure-save a few $$ and buy just a few blades, but then it's a trick to try to guess which blade might do the trick. Get them all, you'll be smiling when you get to change blades and it'll cut through whatever like a hot knife through butter.
Also, I cannot say these are the perfect solution for small parts. For certain applications, Grr-rippers are a better solution. For others, standard hold-downs and or feather boards are better.
7757 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My son is an electrician and I have read that LENOX is a good brand name for tools, so thought he could try this set. It comes in a very nice case and does have good quality tools inside. It is very heavy, very little plastic parts in this set. It comes with 10 pieces including hole saws for 7/8", 1-1/8", 1-3/8", 1-3/4", 2", 2-1/2". The thing I like the most about this set is that it is made in the USA!
This does not fit on the saw I ordered; I always check, and didn't see any type of information to indicate this product would not fit on that saw.
8035 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great tool for the price!!
6958 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 an excellant product where expectations were met, information and performance were as described, opens the door for new ideas in woodworking
Enjoy the sawdust folks, and keep those fingers safe !
4295 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I must have received a product that is vastly different than the ones getting 4 and 5 star reviews.
6276 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought one of these little jigs to see if pocket screw construction really was as great as the advertisements say- and I'm here to tell you it's even better. I'd used biscuits in the past to build cabinets, but pocket screws can be set up faster and require no clamping when gluing. The only downside is that pocket screws, unlike biscuits, aren't totally hidden from view- but the holes can be hidden in a lot of built in construction or filled with oak or maple plugs available from Kreg.
9017 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A nice, sturdy hose. Conducts air like a champ.
907 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 WAYY less expensive here than local stores. The 3 I tried all worked fine, be sure as with all halogen bulbs to wear gloves or similar and not get any of the oils from your skin on the bulb, or they will likely eventually shatter. Been going strong for a couple of months now in our new bathroom fixture, will probably be a while before I need to buy more!
This machine works but is heavy, like other reviewers said. Myself and my coworker are each 6 foot tall men in good condition. We can barely put in 6 hours a day with the tool and that includes two half hour breaks to allow for muscles to stop spasming.
Beware--this tool pulverizes the paint into a fine powder that goes everywhere. You will need ridiculous amounts of plastic drop cloths and bricks to hold them in place. Then you must sweep the powder at the end of each day. The amount that you collect is astounding. You can expect to collect about 10-20 gallons of paint powder from an average, 3BR/2Bath, one level home. This must be done for both legal and ethical reasons. Would you actually dump 10-20 gallons of lead and enamel paint into your yard?
7690 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As discribed
4037 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 If you're looking for a stacked dado set that gives nice flat dados, this is the set. Includes everything you need to cut dados to accommodate all sizes of plywood. I would have given it 5 stars, but the storage case is not what you'd expect with a premium dado set...case is plastic with two little plastic tabs that are supposed to latch the lid closed. However, as with the case on my older Freud dado set, one of the latching tabs snapped, rendering it useless. You'd think with a premium blade set you'd get a decent storage case, but nope.
7054 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a larger version of the MSI-Pro 201B. I couldn't tell what the difference was before buying, so I bought both. The 225-D is made from 3/32" steel, whereas the 201-B is made from 1/16" steel. Both seem reasonably well made, but if I had known the difference I would have bought two of the 225-D instead of one of each, because the 225-D is cheaper and more heavy-duty. If you need a smaller clamp, however, the 201-B might be the better choice.
4397 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am pleased with the results I got using this DEWALT joiner.. The joinery was perfection. Right angles 100%. You should know you'll get professional results from DEWALT tools.
7142 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 There are pluses and minuses to this kit. On the plus side: Freud always makes high quality router bits that are machined to very high tolerances. This attention to detail leaves a very high quality cut with little to no burning. Setup is fairly straight forward with the included written directions. It does come with a mini dvd, but this leads me to the negative parts of this review.
4333 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fine
I have pretty light-sensitive eyes myself, so I just needed a little light to allow nighttime reading. This light, modified, is a decent solution. I wish they had one with a truly dimmable LED available! Good luck hunting. Oh - and if you do go to a store to try out lights, take a dark jacket you can throw over your head so you can really test them.
I have used this for extensive demolition of a bathroom, bedrooms, kitchen and utility room, primarily to take out walls and tear up old, rotten flooring. I have become so used to it that I can use it to nail trim and not leave a mark on anything.
The one downfall is the "hold down". While simple to use, I have a hard time getting the right presure on the workpiece.
9258 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My old Paslode batteries both died at the same time. Go figure. So I had to buy new ones. This is the original battery for Paslode angled finish gun. It works great, and holds in the gun like it should. I'm glad i bought these two batteries, because i was getting aggravated with the old ones falling out, plus these last a lot longer. I recommend this original battery to anyone.
The Porter Cable 4" is the best belt sander I have ever used. I would not hesitate to take on a floor refinishing task with this unit. If I was doing it for a living, I would of course persue a walk behind.
2022 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 PC bought the rights to this saw from Rockwell. I bought this (Rockwell) saw used four years ago and it is still going strong. There were a few flaws which they seemed to have fixed. The blade had cut a groove in the sole plate at the 45 degree angle and the power cord has pulled out a bit.
2297 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 dont know why dewalt doesnt sell this with their kits anymore, most stores don't even sell it, the have 2 other kinds but not the snake one. nice light .
7248 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Went together without a problem. The handles seem cheaply made, not sure how long they will hold up.
I can easily recommend this light. Its cute as can be, is well designed for readers, and works fine.
3581 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Because I think I need these things. I've been a trim carpenter for only 25 years and I'm always looking for ways to make the job easier, faster, and turn out better. These stops are easy to use and they work. Not on really big crown as D. Clarkson mentioned so only 4 stars but fortunately I don't have to deal with that too often. If so I'll use his idea with the extensions.
I've been using them for the 10(?) years that they've been on the market. I've worn a few of them out, but I try and never drive a screw without one.
797 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good
1748 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works OK. Sturdy.
5615 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The 4 inch end won't fit any of my tools. It is the same size as the tool dust collector. I am going to buy a piece of 4" sewer pipe to see if it will work to connect this item to my Dewalt Planer, Jet bandsaw, and delta joiner.
The power of this sander is perfect. I especially like the variable speed feature. This feature makes it possible to reduce the speed on soft woods to minimize the problem with removing too much material, yet have plenty of power to work quickly on hard woods. The balance of the machine is such that you realize you don't have to hold this sander with a death grip, which reduces arm and shoulder fatigue. It glides over the work. The belt tracking is the best I've ever seen. Put a new belt on, make a minor tracking adjustment with the side knob and forget about belt tracking. This PC sander is of the quality to make this reviewer wonder why I waited so long to get this sander, and convince me to make my next tool a Porter-Cable. I honestly can't imagine a 3X21 belt sander that performs better than this one.
I was disappointed to learn I could not use my 12" mitre saw (my most accurate saw) for my dado operations (I could but the capability would be severely limited in depth, etc).. Too bad they didn't trick out the mitre saw a little more so I could have used the cast aluminum accuracy and 12" blade for ripping..
The clips on the top are to secure a metal platform if used, but I'm using regular wooden planks instead, so I can't use them, since they aren't designed to handle that kind of thickness.
Assembly was straightforward, with easy to understand instructions. All of the holes were lined up perfectly, and all of the fasteners were there (and then some - they included some extras just in case).
I am sanding a fiberglass boat deck so without the dust collector, fiberglass is all over the place even though I am outdoors. I started sanding yesterday with the dust collector on. I was amazed on how little dust was left behind. This thing works great. I wear a tyvek suit when sanding so I am not itching later, and I probably could get away with not wearing one (even though I wont). If you are hesitant to buy this due to your model number, give it a try. You can always return it!
My advice, avoid this one and look at Bosch.
280 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works well on my Yamaha keyboard
5352 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Can't say much. It fit perfect .
4284 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as expected. Very happy with my Choice .
1241 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 product is as advertised
The clamp has a fixed jaw, and a movable jaw which slides along a rail. The maximum spread is about 4. Depressing a plastic lever allows you to pump the jaws closer together, while pressing a metal trigger releases the clamp. The mechanism that holds the moveable jaw in position seems fairly reliable, although it can occasionally slip.
655 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It's a bulb and lasts pretty good. Halogens are hot
4672 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good machine for this price
The assembly is easy enough and I've had no problems with quality of the stand so I have nothing to say in that regard.
7525 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Spend the money and by the leather handle version of this hammer.
OK I am singing a different tune now. I just "invested" in two genuine Dewalts after several years of using the hardware store ones. Partly because the cheep ones are getting hard to find and because I remembered the light being plenty bright back when new and hasn't seemed that way for a while now. Even allowing for the darkening that happens to the glass on the bulb over time
Tip: Buy an assortment of the screws in different lengths. They come in handy for non-pocket uses due to the #2 square drive head. I used the 2-1/2 inch screws to mount the cabinets on the walls.
4725 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 6/6/2007:
3274 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fit my 709
The total travel of the fence is limited to the locking slot in the aluminum bracket. This bracket mounts to the stamped sheet metal fence support at one position only. The total movement measures 15mm. There are some markings on the stamping both in mm and inches.
The dust extraction doesn't work. You will need to buy the the one just for the plunge base. It works very well.
6646 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Milwaukee delivers with this bit. Best selfeed bit I have used. I have to be careful with this one because It is very sharp.
8580 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 its a hammer. not much too it. Estwing makes some of the best so if you buy this one it will last.
4081 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm not a pro, so was a little leery about the price on this saw. Like others have said, though, it was love at first sight (or first feel) when I picked it up for the first time. It just feels good in the hand, fairly heavy, but with a nice balance. And when I first tried the depth adjustment mechanism, that about sealed the deal for me - set the depth you want without hardly moving your hands!
2336 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I purchased this for my wife about a week ago. I'd originally bought a Porter-Cable and WE were very unhappy with it. I own SEVERAL Dewalt power tools, so I was confident in stepping up in price, knowing that the quality is commensurate. It would have received 5 stars if it wasn't for the pressure foot issue listed below.
5189 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The trouble with the design of this blast gate is there is no way to clean out any accumulated dust. Even with the best dust collector, you will always get some stray dust or debris that accumulates on the gate. Every time you open and close the gate, this dust get packed into the bottom of the gate. Eventually, the gate will not close all the way. As more dust gets trapped, the less the gate can close. I didn't observe this until about a year after using them. I will have to replace all these gates with the metal version which has cut corners that will not allow any dust to get trapped. With the metal version, any dust or debris gets pushed out of the corners when the gate is closed.
- Very solidly built. Very stable.
4312 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought the Bosch 1619 EVS 3 1/4 hp router at the same time as this one. The Bosch 1619 is a plunge router and is much, much heavier.
1901 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 real nice. I like it
9479 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I keep this in the recovery bag for my Jeep Wrangler, to use with a WARN PowerPlant Winch. Oil, dirt, and grease clean off quickly with a damp rag. It even stays flexible when cold, and doesn't keep it's shape after sitting for awhile like the coiled plastic ones do.
Because I grew up with fraction measurements, I tend to think in those terms. However, when dealing with dados, figuring stack widths is much easier if I convert fractions to decimals (top divided by the bottom of the fraction) and work adding decimals.
Although the instructions do not state this clearly, as soon as you play with them for a few minutes you quickly learn that these two adjustments interact. You have to balance the spring pressure with the roller height for the best results. Once you get the hang of it, it takes only a few seconds.
There is a plunge base available for this motor yet I'm hesitant to buy it because the power cord coming out of the motor is only 5-6 inches long (it plugs into the top of the D-handle). That means the power cord will connect to the extension cord right at the router base. That can't be practical.
6579 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good for light work, model making for example. Don't overdo it.
1727 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Delivered as promised
277 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Perfect reading light for my daughter's bed. Adjustable arm stays where you put it, and it has two levels of brightness.
The square I received was perfect out of the box; perfectly square (checked with the parallel line technique), the head slides incredibly smooth across the rule and the satin chrome finish on the rule makes visibility in any lighting perfect.
8037 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this to clean up some casting ridges that were on the face of a concrete slab. Works great and shows no sign of wear after about an hour of use.
2127 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Fantastic addition to the Dewalt saw. It does however add MANY pounds to the saw, so you gain in usability and in weight. If you move your saw every day, get ready for a workout.
8595 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Arrived in 2 days (Thank you Prime!). It's everything it promises to be. Clean cuts on clear stock, plywood and pressed board. The guide clearly shows how to get the size groove you want. Great value, easy to use
1372 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good bulbs. Do the job.
7134 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Sturdy, strong, safe. I am 240 and have been using this with a 24ft ladder to reach the second story roof. I don't know what I was thinking using the ladder before without this thing. I could tell a huge difference between using the ladder without the stabilizer and with. Works as advertised on corners also. The pads do fall off from time to time when I move the ladder around but nothing a touch of super glue won't fix.
5255 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Piece of plastic.
2829 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I wanted a scroll saw to help cut out model airplane parts quickly. I did a lot of reading and settled on this saw and promptly received it a few days later. Bent. It is very heavy and feels sturdy but after running it for a few minutes, I noticed it had a knock at RPM's above speed 4. A quick google search later showed that this was a prominent problem from older models. After inspecting the machine further, I noticed it was cutting at an angle. No problem, just adjust the set screw and the thumb screw until the blade makes a right angle with the table. After maxing out the adjustment, the blade was a solid 1 degree off. On smaller work pieces, this is barely noticeable. Try to cut a circle on 1" thick wood or stack cut and you will quickly notice that the parts are all different. I took a step back and noticed that the machine's entire top arm was bent about 1/4" to the right which explained everything. A call to DeWalt support later and they said it will be a month before they can look at it. So, I simply bent the thing back - by hand. If I am able to bend this cast iron by hand, it isn't very strong. Now the knocking is gone and the machine cuts straight vertical cuts.
2695 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This item meets what expected to cart
7053 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I tried some months ago this clamp and is very useful. I get more for extend the uses in my factory
1587 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These bulbs are an excellent value. The hardware store is 5-6 times more expensive. The bulbs work fine, and now I have spares!
9974 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 nice to keep those screws on the end.
8476 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My favorite hammer
9072 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works OK
- Table: A bit of roughness in the casting surface was easily fixed with some sandpaper, but shouldn't have been there in the first place.
893 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I needed a brighter bulb for the light above my GE range. I almost paid $8.00 for 1. They work great. Each bulb is in a separate box. It's overkill, but I will never run out.
9270 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We purchased it with our Porter-Cable C1010 Heavy-Duty 1-Gallon 135 PSI Max Quiet Trim Compressor and tire inflator with gauge. It all sits nicely in its own space in the basement compartment of our 5th Wheel, ready for use anytime we need air in the rig or tow vehicle tires.
8804 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great Dado set. I'm really an amateur with wood working, but this set really seems to perform. Nice clean cuts, comes with spacers and shims (thought the instructions said they had to be ordered separate???). I'd highly recommend this set, and the price is very reasonable vs what you would find similar for at one of the big box stores.
9085 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great battery.
2550 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You will need a good hose to connect to.
1899 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good quality blade, great for vinyl siding. Good price and quick delivery.
7955 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The workmate serves great as a portable workbench. The workbench is very sturdy and can hold any tool. I am not a heavy duty handyman but when I do a task I hate leaving tools laying on the ground and forgetting where I put them. The workmate saves me time by giving me a bench where I can set my tools while performing a task. This is the perfect bench for light weight handy folks.
9287 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A must if your laying down wood deck boards. its one of those tools that there is NO substitute for. You may only need it once but the finished product when you get done is amazing. You can also sell it to someone else for exactly what you paid for it when your done if you don't want to keep it, or you will be a super hero if you have it to loan to a friend or family member who is replacing deck boards.
Coming from a Good American Company with a fabulous reputation, this little block plane is quite a disapointment. No hand plane comes ready to use out of the but this one wasn't even in the ball park. The iron was dull and the sole was out of flat in both dimensions. A lengthy (for a new plane) tuning had most of the discrepancies resolved, but the lever assembly refuses to remain tight when in use.
6789 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As a home woodworker I have always chafed at the price of high quality clamps such as these because I was under the delusion that something this expensive should either have a motor on it or be a tool pretty enough to show off in a display case when not in use. Thus, I have a considerable collection of pipe clamps, cheap/thin bar clamps, and all sorts of fad clamping products. Recently, when Bessey finally decided to lower their prices I took the plunge (we probably have the new Jet clamps to thank for that).
5820 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I recently purchased my Bench Dog 40-001 Pro Top Contractor Benchtop Router Table. It lives up to all the 40+ other reviews. Excellent piece of equipment. I have nothing but good to say about this router table. I did a lot of research before ordering the Bench Dog. The other reveiws speak for themselves.
9405 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Angle Grinder Chain Saw Massacre. Everyone should own one.
909 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have have had these lights installed for over a year now and they still are all lit. Much better than the old style rope lighting with regular bulbs. I have these installed as accent lighting in my family room and they are on continuously. I would recommend.
All-in-all, the M12V is a fantastic value (if you can still find one). It'll handle all your table work like a champ. Get some quality 1/2" bits and have fun making chips!
5368 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good value
8978 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Heavy duty
Glad I bought it, and wish I hadn't waited so long. There is a remarkable difference in the amount of dust floating around my shop when I am sanding something, and that is valuable to me. I wish it was cheaper, but it isn't.
416 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The product description says power source is PLUG-IN.
4149 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this stack is exactly what i needed for my ridgid 4512. no issues with clearance or operation. saw runs great
2884 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this drill because I wanted a powerful 1/2" drill. I like this drill because its rpm's match its purpose. I originally purchased the same drill with 2 speeds and the hammmerdrill function. I thought it was to big and really didn't like worrying about something else to break. The rpm range is ideal for heavy drilling. I received the drill, contractor bag and a set of spade bits for $99.00. I tried the drill out using a 1 inch spade bit through an 8 inch oak branch. It drilled straight through and never bogged down. I am glad I got the 7.8 amp drill versus the 6.7 amp drill. I really recommend this drill.
8791 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product
4245 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 A great cutter and very accurate too. The chart, shims and spacers, all of it is nicely done, even the carry case is nice. The ONLY reason I did not select 5 Stars is I read the chart, then I assemble the dado and load it onto my table saw and tighten. Then I measure the width to make sure its correct. Almost every time it is NOT! Why I ask myself? It is because the dang chart is so small, and its' crowded. When I've followed the chart I've actually followed the wrong settings. C'mon Freud! I happen to be an engineer, your chart sucks! I scanned your supplied chart and exploded it to 300% and then took a highlighter to make every other column stand out. THAT works. When will manufacturers learn to design for the user interface?
4423 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product!
Came quickly, installed four of them so far, all work.
I would have never believed it when I first heard of these, but then again they've been around since the late 80's.
Building your own inexpensive discharge device is simple.
6245 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 like these but prefer the 12" to cut up to 3" diameter cedar trees when clearing the ranch of cedar
9937 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great tool to connect into your electric drill or battery drill. You can use your Hex Drill bits or Hex screw driver bits. It makes it quick and easy.
419 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used this by my reading chair........gives just a little light in a darkened room. It's perfect for that reason. I use my Kindle light to read so just want a little lighting........on the side. This is economical, as well.
4150 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent product.
590 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly the same as I have both and they are simply great. Bright and battery efficient. For any glare on screen just adjust the led arm and you're good.
They look good, fold away very easy, and definitely deserve 5 stars.
1915 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 love it
2285 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I really haven't used this yet, but I did take it outside at night just to see what I bought. I it is almost like a spotlight. It really gives off a bright light. If course being18 volts it should huh. I have a Dewalt 18v drill what came with two of the ion batteries, but..........I wonder how many people bought this light, thinking the batteries came with it. These batteries cost at least 4 times what the light cost if you go to Lowes to buy them. They come in a two pack. I don't know if you can buy just one. If you didn't have batteries already the way I did, it would probably make this not worth while. Boy, dat makes for an expensive flashlight.
9009 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great hose- wish they offered a 20 ft
i'm now using it as an expensive lantern around the house for when the lights goes out.
3650 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 it works
1476 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Went to Lowe's to purchase 5 bulbs for our landscape lighting. No problem finding the bulbs in stock..... but the price about knocked me off my feet..... $6.00 PER BULB!! Figured it was just a mistake. Took one up to the service counter for them to check the price. They said that was the correct price, but it was a "little" higher because it was a "speciality" bulb.
9414 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Buy the Milton Fitting- whatever fitting you need. Spend the extra few bucks . Well worth it
If you can find a better one - buy it instead.
3774 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It cuts just great. Cuts finer than the 18T version. Doesn't kill people? I really don't know how to review a blade. I haven't used it enough to tell you how fast it wears out but no other carbide blades die that fast.
Once it arrived, I did the standard "tune up" by getting the packing coatings removed, adjusting the blade, and sort of checking the flatness of the shoe. All was well.
5872 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just as described, arrived on time, great product
This unit could be built with more sophisticated methods for securing it to the can, and outlet tubes for securing the pipe, but then the price of the unit would rise. I like it just the way it is. After using it, if for any reason you lost it, you would climb mountains to obtain another one. Can't live without it, it is just that beneficial.
9097 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love it
432 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great
One last point about the so-called "Parallel" clamping heads: Even IF they worked perfectly, that only helps if the assembly is perfectly square. Woodworkers OFTEN must skew clamps in order to "square-up" a panel or frame. Once you skew a K-Body, the "advantage" of large square heads is lost because they will no longer be perpendicular to the face. Unless your woodworking is PERFECT, DEAD SQUARE 100% of the time, the Bessey-style clamps can actually dent face-frames and panels. You will often need protective cauls anyway, so why pay more for something that only performs better under perfect conditions?
Instead of raving on more about this elegant incarnation of the humble hammer, I invite you to test one for yourself. Try it along side other hammers for the same sized nails into the same type of woods. Spend 20 or 30 minutes with the test to get a good feel for how they differ. I can just tell you from my experience and that of most carpenters I know.
5595 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is longer than the 180 grit wheel that came with my Drill Doctor XP, but fits ok
I can't imagine how we every performed building construction without nail guns, and I feel sorry for those who are bound by compressors and hoses. I HIGHLY recommend the PASLODE framing nailer; buy one and free yourself.
I used a roller blade guide I ordered along with the block plane and 600 grit sand paper to sharpen the blade.
9185 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works great!
7598 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 If you have been using cheap orbital sanders, the Fein will be a big improvement. For about four years, I have been using the Festool 6" Rotex 150 but it goes through motor brushes about every year. So, I thought a change was in order. I bought the Fein sander hoping not only to solve the motor brush problem but maybe improve over the Festool. There is absolutely no comparison. The Festool is a far better sander.
332 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My wife loves it, bright enough to read and not keep me up. Super light and easy to clip on hardback book and big enough clip for most headboards.
3827 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This was my first Milwaukee drill. I liked it so much that I bought a 1/2 in. also. I am happy with both, as they are absolutly quality machines. Don't buy the cheap junk first like I did. These drills will be around long after you are not. I have never seen a better drill.
4575 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 cleanest cut I have ever had.
6880 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Lots of space to accomodate stuff. Strong, lightweight and useful. But you can get a Sears version fo about half the price.
6296 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This table can be fixed up to work fine and is a lot cheaper than the $1,000 models. Just screw a piece of plywood to the bottom, cut to fit. Make a fence out of oak (3x3) and use c clamps to fix the fence in place. Works great for about $20 of "extras". I have used it for twenty five years and it has worked for everything I have done, as a carpenter, builder, trim man, cabinet maker, etc.
A couple of other things:
2020 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've owned mine for years and love it. It's lightweight and easy to handle on trim and light weight lumber. It's very well constructed as well. As the other reviewer said it's not suitable if it's your only saw, but is certainly a valuable addition to any toolbox.
6261 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 excellent price
9365 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought this hose as a secondary hose to use in the garage. Overall it works great, but personally I prefer my other hose. The reason is that the external material of the hose is very porous causing it to pickup a ton of dust and dirt. My other hose is a cheap hose from a local tool store (Northern Tool) and the external material is a bit less soft causing it to repel dirt rather than pick it up.
7975 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's an Estwing....what else is there to say?
2098 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Still haven't used them but they came immediately and will be handy later on. Hopefully I will make a great project from having them.
4424 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Product as described
7251 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Let me get the zero stars for Amazon out of the way first. To be fair, I have bought a bunch of stuff from Amazon - my first stop for shopping. I've only had to return one other item, and that return was handled perfectly, since I just dealt with their computer system. But this time, I had to deal with their customer service people.
The saw does not come with very much in the way of accessories. It has the saw itself, one general purpose wood-cutting blade with carbide tipped teeth, and a wrench for the bolt on the arbor. Unfortunately there seems to be no place to dock the wrench onto the saw for storage when not in use. The saw has a spring loaded button for locking the arbor when it is time to change blades; a feature many saws lack; unfortunately, there is only one detent so you need to turn the arbor a lot before the arbor locks.
Over time, these are a better investment IMO because they can be customized and repaired. Although I have never broken a clamp, I HAVE seen other woodworkers who have distorted aluminum bar clamps by dropping them, storing them haphazardly or by applying excessive clamping force. Pipe-clamps, on the other hand, are nearly indestructible. They still work even if they are bent. Pipe clamps are easily and cheaply repaired too.
I have a Fein vac and have struggled with accessories. I love the vac, but like most things Fein, the tool is a dream, but the accessories seem overpriced. I have purchased several different fittings and kits trying to avoid buying the rather expensive Fein accessories. This fits a Fein perfectly out of the box. Plug and Play. While expensive, it's much less than the Fein accessories it is replacing.
3371 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This base works excellent with my Delta 14" bandsaw. Make sure you get the right base. There are 2 types of saw bases with different sizes. I ordered the wrong one in my first order.
3166 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I own multiple DeWalt products (Drills, Table Saws, etc.) and have had great experiences with them all....that is until I purchased this light during a recent purchase of their Scroll Saw. Love the saw, hate the lamp. The lamp is not very flexible and tends to drop towards your work in progress due to the tables vibration. Further, unless you are working in pitch black, the provided light bulb doesn't provide ample work light, that is if you can screw it in. The space allotted to screw in the light bulb is so tight, it is almost impossible to change. What a let down. I would offer that is it a pretty effective back scratcher.....
Other than swapping out the brushes once (spare ones were included with purchase) it has required no service, and has never failed me.
6260 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great and a decent price
2246 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 One word for everything - PERFECT.
1491 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 They look great and the price is great but there seems to be a very faint flicker on some of them. I installed 6 of them in an elevator and two of them flicker. You really need to look closely for a while to notice it but its there. At first I thought it was the transformed but its only two of the six, and they are all on the same 12VAC transformer. I will try with a 12VDC unit and see if that does anything. I will update you on how long they last.
The saw will cut through most anything with the blade they supplied. It will easily cut 2x4 and 2x6 at any angle or bevel. You can also cut up to 2x10 in one motion at 90 degrees. The angles are easy to change, though the pivot on the back is sometimes hard to read and easily gets blocked by sawdust. The sawdust collection doesn't really work, it needs a vacuum attachment or just a clean up after every job. The downside to this saw, IMO, are 2: high price of accessory items, and no laser guide for cutting. At this price they should include the laser guide (Sears even does it on a $200 saw, so it can't be that big of a deal). You sort of expect high accessory prices from Dewalt, its just part of the deal.
7677 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I love the feeling of a sharp plane slicing through wood. Stanley has been making planes for a long time and they really know what they are doing. You might veiw this as a plane kit. When you get it you will have some work to do on it. First you will probably need to lap the sole,and the back of the iron. This will remove the grinding marks from the factory. Then you will need to hone the bevel on the iron. Depending on the wood you are planing the angle might be right. Since this is a low angle plane 25 degrees is good for hard woods. You could even go as low as 15 degrees for soft woods. If you spend a little time tuning this somewhat rough tool up you will be rewarded by that feeling of slicing through the wood like it was butter. I prefer my Lie Nielson block planes over these. They are works of art and they perform like they are. But they cost several times more than these perfectly adequate stanleys.
6263 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great Product!
6899 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is an excellent tool. The bite and angles are just right. Makes the job easy. I bought another one.
5642 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Packaging was great and there was no missing parts. Instructions for assembly are clear and straight-forward and yes, it took about an hour to assemble. I recommend the addition of the aluminum plate to have the ability to change inserts. I added a Kreg multi-plug safet switch to the left side (facing the machine) and added industrial handles to each side to facilitate lifting it on and off the bench. Mitre gauge slot adjusts easily and precisely. Leveling the aluminum plate took some time to get it right but I was able to without a lot of trouble. The Bench Dog was rock-solid after assembly. I test ran a 45 degree mitre lock bit ( fairly hefty as bits go) with no problem - the cabinet performed well. The fence is perfectly square to the table and adjustments were easy. There are higher grade fences with more capabilities out there but quite frankly, I believe this fence wil do everything I need. The exhaust for the fence is clear plastic and held under a fence knob on each side. While this allows you to remove it and clean, I was a little concerned that the mounting of the port was weak but it seemed to perform fine. I will be using the Bench Dog to do cabinet doors and picture frames and expect it to work well over a long life time of use. FYI, the router I am using is a porter cable 690 variable speed and at 1 1/2 hp, seems to work very well in this cabinet. I highly recommend this product.
5. I don't know how else you would get the paper to stick without adhesive so don't understand this comment.
3485 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Purchased for customer, happy so far.
896 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are a great buy!
3077 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked as expected
Fast, easy and accurate use. Let's be honest. It's nice to have the micro-fine adjustments of the higher end tables with a great lift. But, a good router today sells with an above-the-table adjustment tool. So it's entirely possible to get 1/64th adjustments with the turn of a $20 accessory!
6686 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good: (1) heavy, beefy, and stable clamp on wood (2) good line alignment visibility. Could be better, but still is good. There is a port on the side that allows you to view the white line to align with your wood marking.
1531 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The bulbs arrived quickly and well packaged. All bulbs were the same G8 size; there was even a quality control slip in the box indicating that they were checked. The light is well matched to my other bulbs in color tone (a bit on the warm side, not a cooler light like a xenon bulb). The only issue is that I received frosted bulbs; the picture indicates clear bulbs. This was not a problem in my application (I imagine that they ship both). For the price this was a great purchase. Yes, the bulbs are made in China, but so are most of the other options, like the Feit bulbs.
5825 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 FLAWLESS ITEM AND DELIVERY
6973 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have two traditional stabilizers but there are places where a full length, "square" stabilizer won't work, like when I'm working on a corner (inner or outer) or when I'm working between windows that are not widely enough spaced to accommodate a full length stabilizer. This one is light weight aluminum, which is good because at the end of an extended ladder, too much weight can prove unwieldy. That said, it would be very helpful if there was a permanently marked center line to help perfectly center the device. Centering is not an issue with traditional stabilizers because the section of the stabilizer that is bolted to the ladder is parallel to the ladder rungs, with this device it is critical or the ladder may have a tendency to twist to the side if it is not centered on the stabilizer. The painted finish is very cheap, a powder coated, durable finish would be much better. Also, the only clear, large picture that shows how to mount device is on the cardboard box that the device comes in. A hook to hang paint buckets and such would be very helpful too. As one reviewer pointed out, in theory the stabilizer could move up and down the ladder as the u-bolts do not engage a ladder rung, as they do on a traditional stabilizer. I have not found this to be a problem, however. Once I have the stabilizer mounted on the ladder, I cannot move it at all without loosening the wingnuts on the u'bolts. Overall, this has been a useful product for me.
4888 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Makita has a reputation for building commercial grade products for the everyday consumer and this item is no different. After many weeks of hard.all day usage,this sander performs better than anyone could expect at this price point. Get it! Use it hard,and then relax. Cleanup is a breeze when you mate your shop vac hose to the bag outlet via a $5.00 adapter sold at any hardware store. This sander is built to last!
6698 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 works well, mostley plastic which is what I wanted because I use it outside
384 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've dropped this a number of times in the bath tub! (Like to reading bubbles.) It comes out still shining!
4745 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 works great
9972 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use these along w/ hex drive drill bits when doin wood work where I'm drilling pilot holes and running a screw behind it. It is really handy when up on a ladder and are switch bits back and forth. Now if I could find thing to stop me dropping my bits when up the ladder.
It is American Made and the choice of all framers and carpenters.
Talk about tough use blades, these are very hard and because half of them spin at very high speed have to be balanced.
The ONLY complaint I've got is with the dust collection system. The bag tends to jump off on anything you're doing that isn't flat and horizontal. And a vacuum attachment would be greatly appreciated, too.
3147 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Solid product that works very well. Purchased three. Used it as a base for a full size lathe, six inch long bed jointer and 16-32 drum sander.
it was misfiring all the time
9587 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Very disappointed, especially with all the great reviews. I bought two. The hose was fine, but the 1/4 inch ends were the problem for me. On the first one, the threads were slightly off and leaked air. On the second one, the threads were also slightly off, plus the crimp area was leaking. Lost 30 pounds of air overnight. Sent the first one back already and will likely send second one back.
It is somewhat stiff -- stiffer than a good rubber garden hose but more than pliable enough for woodshop purposes. The cuff connector at one end of the hose allows the connector to rotate without twisting or winding the hose. This is a very good feature I would want on any hose.
9275 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Excellent Product! No air leak at all. This is a high quality product.
Can not work
6448 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect
2557 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had one of these on an older saw. They work well for pieces that are just a little long for the Miter saw table. I also added a stop attachment for this. It is a little tricky to align with the saw table (you may have to try a couple of times) but once done you will be pleased,
3381 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Used on my 10" Craftsman miter saw. Had to buy some hardware so that it would screw into the saws provided threaded holes. Worked great.
4553 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great blade! Amazing smooth cuts in hardwood. I/m using it on my Makita 10" compund sliding miter saw.
9820 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 great size bit while it lasted. I like that there are two set screws to securely hold the stop in place, drill bit is tapered towards the tip, and didn't seem to clog up... Then snap! broke the bit above the stop while tighting the set screw. I'm not hurcles but now I need to make a trip to lowes. Recommend buying parts like this in the store so you can return them hassle free after you open the package. Amazon isn't so nice.
I only tried one blade and perhaps I got a bad one, but I didn't make it through the first pallet before the blade and wood started smoking.
Kreg says that there are two metal plates (supports) to keep the top from dropping. This is true but they are not attached to the stand but attached to the top. Seems it would be better attached to the stand.
743 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Seems to perform as expected.
5740 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great deal
4659 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 they work great
Also bored short relief holes in bottom of 2x2's for metal washers for the rubber feet. Allowed better control of final height.
5885 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 an excellant product where expectations were met, information and performance were as described, opens the door for new ideas in woodworking
1145 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I can finally use the Christmas item that needed this and I have many spares to enjoy it for years to come until the darn thing dies of old age. Perfect.
This tool is probably okay for the do-it-yourselfer. However, if you are earning a living with your tools stick with American or German or Japanese manufactured tools.
2333 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Meets my expectations
6288 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I had put off making cabinets because my few feeble attempts at using dowels were a failure. Never could get them to align properly even using doweling jigs that cost nearly as much as this tool.
4796 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Bought 2 just in case I screwed up one. The instructions where written with me in mind, simple and explicit - no room for error.
7077 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great and built very well. This is a quality tool.
We ended up supporting the light halfway down the gooseneck by using two zip ties to secure the gooseneck to the upper saw arm. We used a piece of foam between the gooseneck and the saw arm to prevent vibration and paint damage. Taking this weight off helped, but is tacky looking. Considered mounting it to the saw stand for a more vertical mount, but then it would be in the way of large work pieces.
- toss the included cotter pins into your parts bin and use removable clips. The whole system is designed to be put together onto the column - why they include cotter pins versus removable pins is anyone's guess.
You just don't see stuff like this anymore (at least I haven't since I was a kid). I love mine and can't wait to put my 5.5 amp Magnum Hole Shooter in it. My fiancee digs it too and she could care less about the tools. Plenty of room in the top tray for additional hand tools, bits, and other accessories.
9607 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice tool to have! Comes very handy!
There are other products out there for similar money that require no rework, Looks like woodcraft has a nice offering (Part #143290), but I have not been able to locate it on Amazon yet.
This is a GREAT saw, The blade brake is a must-have feature, stops blade rotation in ~2 seconds. This saw isn't the lightest one on the market but it had topped the best saw list for years, and it's expecially great for left-handed craftaman - unlike the worm drive saws favored by right-hamders (that offer left-side cutting area views). It's truly a heavy duty design and had Dewalt parts support to keep it going for decades are there.
636 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 My 9 year old daughter is the one that uses it, but I have seen how it works. It is very bright, but not so bright that it disturbs others when she uses it, and it clips perfectly to her books as well as her tablet. Even her thicker books such as Harry Potter it works for, and she loves the girlish designs on it. Very happy with it, especially given the price.
868 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 excellent good
8330 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After breaking two hammers, this should be the last hammer I'll need.
Another pointer - definitely get an extra Bosch clamp or two. They are not very expensive, are very well made, and make your job much easier, especially if you are working on your own.
Corded drills are still required for most heavy-duty tasks and they certainly are more affordable. This is the drill I know I can recommend to anyone who needs the power.
9437 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have had this a week and have found it very useful, both as a short level and to check right-angles on someone else's framework. Allowed me to make precise adjustments so that a circular deck built in four quarters (badly!) ended up being bolted together nicely. A lot cheaper than a digital Stabila level for precise truss angles, for example, if you already own a nice level. One slight complaint - you have to open it up to see the horizontal bubble.
9871 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Built my first and probably last deck this past summer and this was an excellent tool, it really helped me get the decking straight. I don't think I could have gotten the boards so straight without this tool. Worth every penny.
5291 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Performs as advertised
5022 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The original one that came with my saw had a hole in the bag so I ordered this and it's great, I no longer have sawdust flying around and the price was much better than home depot
9869 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Very nice easy to read level. Earth magnets are strong as advertised, and the bubbles in the bevels are nicely visible. Mine came in a horrible purple/pink color however, very ugly, but hard to lose. I'd love to see a level with shaped magnets on the pipeside groove someday, if this level had that it would be perfect.
2657 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Unless you already have something sturdy to mount the Dewalt to this is the answer in a box. Works great!
Nice Job Porter-Cable
5144 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 With the money I saved on my Delta 36-650 table saw, I bought this blade and the matching dampener/stiffener on the recommendation of a friend. I am stunned at the quality of the cuts this blade makes; the finished work looks sanded, and the blade cuts all the materials I've tried so well that it's hard to envision going back to regular carbide-tipped blades. When this blade eventually needs to be sharpened, I will probably buy a second one so I don't have to do without it while it's back at Forrest. It's that good.
6321 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 THE "Y" FITTINGWoodstock International G1552 4" Y-Fitting IS MORE EFFICIENT THAN A 90 DEGREE INTERSECTION (FOR SUCTION IN A DUST-COLLECTION SYSTEM).
5774 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had shopped around for router tables for 6 months before deciding on this one. This unit is well built with great features. The fence is easy to use and holds in place well. Even though this unit cost more than other models it was definatly worth the extra cash. Definatley made me feel like I got my money's worth from this unit.
Now that I have one, I understand why my grandfather had one, my stepfather had one, as well as countless other guys I've known. It really is The American Hammer. Get one. Worth every penny. Will last you a lifetime and is as worthy an American tradition as anything else you can name. Great tool.
Instruction DVD is very helpful to avoid any injuries and to get good result. I tried to used this bit without watching DVD, all work pieces were massed up and hurt my fingers. After watching DVD, everything goes flawlessly. I made a real nice panel door from the first try by following the instruction on DVD.
I know they are inexpensive, so I shouldn't get so excited. The reason why I feel bad is that one came with the jigsaw, and instead of using it, I went ahead and bought a five pack of them.
3263 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I really like this light.
9906 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This helps me slot with work that I bo
7041 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I bought this because I liked my brother's DW-874. Bad move. This thing is a piece of junk. The clamp is horrible, It comes loose, the screw striped out after 6 months. If you make 45 degree cuts the back of the clamp is so far back the blade can not cut all the way through the metal, to correct this you have to put an extra piece of material behind what you are cutting to space it out far enough to cut through. It vibrates no matter what you cut. I've used saws with less horse power ratings that have more power. It trips breakers all the time on circuits that don't trip when I use my 110v welder. If I had it to do over I would buy a hack saw!
I read another review about dropping boards on it and having it break - I can't say I've ever dropped a board on it, but I would think, at least from the feel of the thing, that if dropping boards on it breaks it, then those same boards would have broken pretty much any hose out there that from the same price range.
3556 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A dream come after using these drills for 10 years would be make them rechargeable. That's it no other changes required and please don't make any.
7763 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 For the price it is just what I wanted. Vendor is fast, accurate and honest
- 40-hour battery life (claim is made on the package, not exactly timed by me) but it does feel like it lasts forever on a charge
1787 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good blade,
I use it as the main hose and fit a lighter short hose to the end near the gun because it is quite heavy (but tough).
Those of you looking for a trash can to use with this system, TRY LOOKING AT SEARS FOR THIS: "Craftsman 30 Gallon Collapsible Drum" IT IS DESIGNED FOR USE ESPECIALLY WITH THESE SYSTEMS AND IS COMPACT AND GREAT QUALITY!!
When mine arrived I was disappointed with the fit and finish. The unit that holds the work piece is made from cast iron. Unfortunately, only one face had been machined smooth. The supplied bolts would not slide the length of the slots in the cast iron work piece holder. I took the unit to my local machine shop to have work piece holder re-machined. That added almost $50.00 to the purchase price. The photo of the product shows a nicely painted assembly - mine was unpainted cast iron.
7661 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's too bad this item is no longer offered here - it can transform a high-volume caulking or adhesive job from a chore into a pleasure. It seems a little expensive, and it's probably impractical to haul hoses around for minor caulking jobs, but if you have the right application, it's a godsend.
5668 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 It is a toy. Do not waste your money. The thing was history after removing one 8x8 tile. I wish Fein made a diamond blade.
9248 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These things just plain work day after day
Well made, and 5 stars rating.
9679 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Nothing much to say it is a great hose, I got it very quickly after ordering it.
Well, now I had to put it together, fortunately mine is perfectly centered. I was very concerned as it was an open box item but I did purchase it from Woodcraft, not Amazon. I didn't cut anything but I did turn it on, wow! It is very low on vibration, you can't feel it at all unless you turn the speed way up.
I'd recommend using the shortest screws you can get by with until you get profficient with it.
For rough cutting thick wood stock, the saw performs exceptionally
6665 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Made in the US. Easy to use. Works great and the price was very reasonable. What else can u ask for?
594 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This definitely gives enough light to read by but tends to easily move when shifting the Kindle and sometimes needs readjustment of the lamp position.
This is an "XPR" = xenon PR bulb rated at 0.7A. I noted that one bulb had the filament centered, while the other was off-centered and did not give as uniform of a pattern as a result (contributes for taking away a star).
9960 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are my favorite everyday counter sinks. Careful, the tapered bit draws itself in. Don't start one angle and try and change half way though, they are thin and delicate at the end.
4761 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love these jig saw blades .
Oh yeah the other dimension you need to know is the distance from the tip to the middle spindle on this clamp is 7 inches.
All in all, a good purchase and I'd buy it again.
9979 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good bit holders. Strong enough, and they get the job done.
It takes 3 AAA batteries and according to the instructions there's an optional AC/DC adapter than can be purchased which would plug into the side of the unit. I'm extremely pleased with this purchase.
4979 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Perfect
305 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have bought several of these. Use some for books and two for map lights in the car hooked to the visor. great amount of light for most usage
4457 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am happy with these knives. Since they are two sided, there is the opportunity to produce a fresh edge once the first edge becomes dull.
There are two schools of thought for that proposition: if you just slip your hoses on the fittings, it will slip appart if you stumble over the hose while bumbling about your shop; if your hose is out of the lanes of traffic, clamp them to avoid having to crawl behind that stack of plywood to reattach them. If your tightly clamped hose is strung accross the floor, it will trip you, especially if you can't see the floor because you're proudly hauling that newly completed vanity cabinet in for your adoring wife's inspection.
2933 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I talked my wife into buying this saw for me as a Christmas gift. I have been using a Delta 16" scroll saw for about 5 years. It is a good saw but the vibration is annoying, it seems to vibrate the entire shop sometimes. I have read many reviews about the DW788, all good, everyone says it is the smoothest scroll saw around (at least in this price range). At the time of this writing it is not yet Christmas so I am not allowed to use it, bummer! But after reviewing some of the earlier reviews especially the one by "Jay" pertaining to the ones made in Asia having the table mounting holes tapped off-center I immediately ran to check mine out. I first read the box--guess where it was made--Tiawan.
1093 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought these to replace the silly halogen bulbs in two Ikea lamps I own. The halogen bulbs use 25 watts. I expected these to be MUCH dimmer, but they're not. In fact, if anything, they're a bit brighter. The up-side is that there's no heat with this bulbs. With the halogen bulbs, anything placed near them would become hot or melt. Add to that the benefit that LED bulbs typically last years longer, and these bulbs work perfectly for us.
6921 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Its a good tool bag. Better than anything that I've bought at Home Depot or Lowes. We use these in my company for field engineering work, carying tapes, cameras, etc. Nice looking as I visit clients and travel with it.
(1) On the brighter setting, it uses both of its LED lights; (2) on the dimmer setting, it uses only one.
Update 5/7/08: I've used the router table quite a bit now. It is still as great as I noted above. I've started to build cabinets and drawers in the stand below the table top, but find there's not a lot of room for that. The sawdust collection is pretty good above the table, but the floor quickly gets several inches deep in the stuff that falls through the opening in the top. Part of my cabinet plans below the table include a fix for that.
ADJUSTMENT...
5594 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 This is a good quality hose and it will replace the worn out hose that came with your shop vac but there is something else to consider. Although this hose will fit into a standard shop vac the accessories that came with your shop vac such as the extension tube, crevice tool, etc. MAY NOT FIT THE OTHER END OF THIS NEW HOSE! only Mr. Nozzles accessories or accessories that use a 1 1/2" I.D. hose end will fit this hose, and Mr. Nozzle does not have alot of accessories to go with this hose so you may end up with a great hose but a poor nozzle etc. at the end of it.
I wish the saw came with a case, as so many other DeWalt hand power tools do these days, but there is not even one listed on the website.
8009 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 After a little work of sharpening and smoothing the sole it is a very adequate tool for the money. The price difference for the better quality planes is very significant. This plane will do a good job at a reasonable price.
9690 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great. wish I bought sooner
217 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works well.
I can't imagine why anyone but a production shop would buy the 7519. The single-speed feature may provide very slightly higher reliability but it greatly restricts the bits you can use. If you shop, there's no real difference in price between the two models. For almost everyone, the 7518 is the best choice.
9298 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked great for me, no issues. Quality is very good.
4777 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Arrived quickly and exact replacement for original.
5498 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Just what I needed. I'm a firm believer in stock. And, I also believe in having parts available.
7888 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When I made up my mind to purchase this hand plane there were four things I considered:
A bit expensive but they do help in holding the wood in place when it is large or long.
360 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I wish the base was a bit more streamlined. Great for reading in any lowlight/ no light situation (bedtime, plane, train, car). Can clip right on to the book you are reading on stand on its own. Long battery life.
4653 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Bosh jig saw and blades are at this point nothing new, as they have been around for 20 years or so. This is what you should have if you are a pro; and even for the handy person. This is the finest saw and blade type in the world.
Caveat: I can't say yet how it is on battery-life... Haven't used it enough yet. But of course I only use rechargeable batteries with things like this so it shouldn't matter *too* much, since I don't intend to use it frequently. I also can't say how long the bulb will last, which is probably the more important thing. Hopefully it's not junky though!
has a hole too small for most of my bits.
6092 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It has worked very good. I use a Home Depot orange bucket. I pull the handle on top to keep the lid on.
I went into the local home center, and got my hands on the Milwaukee close quarters drill. Please understand I am crazy about Milwaukee tools, but ! Holding onto this drill is strange. The only way I can relate to it is to say, think of holding onto a 1.5 litre bottle of wine. You know the kind that quickly mushrooms out at the neck. Your little finger, second, and third fingers are holding onto a large body, while your index finger and thumb are wrapped around the neck. Now imagine trying to force the neck of the bottle into something. Albeit, the Milwaukee has a mushroomed head, it is a tiny head nonetheless. Difficult to put into words. Go into your local home center and pick one up. You instantly will know what I mean. In a few words, it is uncomfortable. I don't know what Milwaukee was thinking with this one. For a little more money, get the Makita DA3010F 3/8" Angle Drill with L.E.D. Light.
8412 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great hammer, building an awesome tool bag ;)
4102 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Outstanding blade. Vary little vibration , with no or little sanding required. The slower you feed, the better the cut.
5011 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I gave it a five because it works perfectly for my Mitre Saw DW713 Type 1.
1617 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is what real 1/4" collets aspire to be.
6985 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect fit for my Jorgensen pipe clamps.
If you're having trouble getting the old diamond wheel off the spindle, here's a tip told to me by Drill Doctor. Put the Drill Doctor in the freezer for 30 minutes and then, try again while the unit is still cold. This may sound silly, but it worked for me. The cold shrinks the metal parts just enough for the old wheel to slide right off.
9252 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was using the kit hose for about the last 3 years. and wanted to try something else so I purchased this hose. WOW. What the heck was I waiting for. This hose is so easy to deal with. My old vinyl hose was always stiff, constantly fighting it, and as another reviewer mentioned never laid flat on the ground. This hose is so much better in every way. I cringe just thinking if I ever need to use the vinyl hose again.
Lenox has included a total of 12 "speed slot" saws in this kit. Each is a solid bi-metallic plate 1/16-inch thick, appearing to be cold-rolled and welded, then after working painted with a non-stick coating. Each has a "speed slot" (one on the smaller diameters, two on the larger) to enable easy removal of material plugs after sawing. Two arbors (milled and knurled) are also included, as well as five pilot drills (not counted as part of the 17 pieces, by the way--classy!).
5942 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This fit extremely well. It is sturdy and well constructed. I lost the original that came with my saw in transit. I love having a zero clearance insert. You will not be disappointed with this product.
I bought mine for a basement finishing project and it served well; my 16 year old son and I used it every day for weeks, and the lack of an air hose alone made all the difference in the world. I thought it might become a bit heavy during all-day use, but we were passing it back and forth for more than a couple of 12-hour days and didn't give it a second thought.
9604 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great
9499 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as advertised. Much better quality than what you can find in a big box store. The threads are longer and I don't get the air seepage that I do with those cheaper brands.
4225 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Having done all those types of cuts with a router, I had never used a dado set before. After having read all the reviews, I sprung for the Super Dado. I have nothing to compare it to, but the results were just amazing! I was test fitting a joint after my first cut and it was so perfect I wondered if it needed glue. The set up/sizing chart it comes with is dead on, but just in case it comes with shims. None of the chippers are marked with their sizes so you have to look carefully at an edge(or measure, but there are only three sizes.) I highly recommend it!
3151 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Mounting holes a little out of line but other than that does the job.
The universal advantages of the board buddies, is that they are built a lot more substantially than the pictures show. They are large. That is great because they can handle the type of rigor required for a 4x8 sheet of 3/4" plywood.
Forget the dust bag though. After two joins it is filled up. Just point the bag mount to the floor and sweep up later. The shavings are actually used by my wife in her gardening.
503 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use these as side-lighting for microscopic inspection of electronic parts. This is excellent because it produces two different levels of lighting due to its containing two LEDs each lamp. The LEDs consumes low amounts of battery power. After moderate use I've yet to replace the batteries in my first set that I purchased nearly three years ago. The base includes a clamp to attach as you please, the neck is flexible to place the light exactly where it's needed. The product comes with batteries so ready to go upon receipt. Also there is the option to connect AC power adapter to these book lights although I've never tried it. I especially liked that these were offered in my favorite color pink.
I used to use drywall screws with cup washers to do this sort of job, but these round head screws never split wood even without washers.
7856 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Took me 2 hours with my diamond plate to true the sole and blade. Each photo in progression represents 1/2 hour on the plate. I stopped after 90 minutes because my arms couldn't take any more. The sole could have used another 1/2 hour but I said good enough. The blade was better than the sole as it took only 1/2 hour to get to the good enough point. The last 1/2 hour was trying to set the plane up properly. I find the adjustments to be impossible to keep constant. Seems like each stroke of the plane heralds different results. Every time I buy a cheap cutting tool I think I can get it good enough? I guess in 50 years I still haven't learned my lesten and buy the Lea Neilson first. If you buy this plane and want it to work correctly plan on putting a lot of work into it.
8355 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this hammer after having multiple wood handled hammers become loose after a year of work, I had an old Estwing framing hammer, that had been through hell and back, so I thought I'd give it a try for the 16oz hammer, Wasn't sure that the quality would still be the same, but it was just as good if not better, this hammer with the rip claw can frame, trim, demo, whatever you need it to. Although It is solid steel, the shock reducing handle really does work. The balance is flawless, it swings like a dream, and is a tool I will pass down to my grandchildren one day, it's made like a tool should be, to last.
8341 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this hammer after having multiple wood handled hammers become loose after a year of work, I had an old Estwing framing hammer, that had been through hell and back, so I thought I'd give it a try for the 16oz hammer, Wasn't sure that the quality would still be the same, but it was just as good if not better, this hammer with the rip claw can frame, trim, demo, whatever you need it to. Although It is solid steel, the shock reducing handle really does work. The balance is flawless, it swings like a dream, and is a tool I will pass down to my grandchildren one day, it's made like a tool should be, to last.
7483 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Theses screws are very good to draw joints together. Very quick for joinery and makes the job easy and fast.
6626 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good pipe wrench. Seems very durable and sturdy. I've used it a few times so far and haven't had any issues with lack of bite by the teeth.
2081 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As good as any other set and a better price.
4315 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is by far the best router that I have used, and I've used them all! It is incredibly powerful, quiet, well designed, easy to handle, and light. The soft start feature is a huge plus. The variable speed is very helpful. Heck of a deal for the money.
8197 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been an Estwing user for many, many years so it was a no brainer to pick up another Estwing to handle all my home repairs. The handle is great and it has a generous head area. I chose the 16 oz straight rip claw to compliment the need of a claw in potential remodeling situations with the understanding that I would probably be dealing more with trim projects rather than rough framing and the need of a checkered head 24 oz framing hammer.
1076 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Still working. Do lights things ever die?
7932 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Useful, well made, balanced. It takes some experience to use it right - cross cut or rip - and you have to know the kind of wood before starting the right side of the blade.
Milwaukee redesigned the charging units [old Vs new = cooling vents on side Vs cooling vents on top respectively]. Another distinction between the old spontaneous combustion chargers and their safer successors is the handy little built-in bit compartment on the original charger has been removed.
PPS. Unlike most other Makita products, this one uses a fairly standard dust collection port.
6681 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 There's really no reason to write a review
You can but this item with confidence.
5. The magnifiers are ridiculous! Tip your head and it will throw you off 1/16" the painted line was worn right out of the box and
Ciao!!
8727 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great saw!!
8564 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Most professionals or avid carpenters use nail guns for the bulk of their work, but there is something about the look and feel of a well-made hand tool; and this is definitely a well-made hammer, at a reasonable price. If it doesn't get lost, stolen, or misplaced, this hammer will be around to hand down to your grandchildren, and will still do the work for which it was designed.
8862 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The quality of the blade itself is really good and it is extremely sharp. The only downside to me is the plastic handle but other than that i am happy with this saw.
No regrets. Not one. I'm a bit concerned at some of the issues or reliability that are raised here, but I haven't had any problems and I've used the saw quite a bit.
I almost forgot to add something about the articulated dust blower, it's great! You can set it to whatever position you need to blow the dust away from where you are cutting, and due to the low vibration of the machine there is no or extremely little movement.
4234 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this kit and it took me 15 minutes to disassemble, install and reassemble my Ridgid saw. Literally. I don't know why others have had such a hard time. The wrenching is tricky and you need a big one, but c'mon now!
1202 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 all good thanks
5555 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased the Woodstock W1044 4 to 2 1/2" reducer to help me to hook up several peices of equipment in my woodworking shop to the central vacuum system that I had purchased. They work great!
4063 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 outstanding!
6631 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Solid product heavy guide holes and easy to use as it states.
9474 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good quality. Be nice if they came in some sort of box.
5294 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I hate these plastic blast gates because lately too much air and get packed with saw dust very easily and is very difficult to clean out. I'm sticking with the metal ones even though they are more expensive.
5579 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 -I have been using this table for about 2 years-
9581 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The magnet makes it that much more valuable!
the back outrigger interferes with the fence lock,when carrying the saw the rigger depresses the fence lock which allows the fence to slide,not good as it allowed to break the flip rest feature because the fence wasn't locked for transport
9323 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No leaks. Replaced a cheap leaky one that came with a kit.
3164 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The SKIL model 77 is without a doubt the best value in power tools a man,(or woman) can buy. It would be a wonderful thing if all of my power tools had the same quality as this saw. I have been in the carpentry trades for more than 30 years, and I found out that when it comes to buying tools that in the long run you are much better off buying quality equipment than trying to save a few $$$ by buying cheaper stuff.
So take my review as you will, good or bad. It seems to be a good scroll saw. It has been around for a good while.
6872 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great pipe wrench, light but made to last
7304 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great clamps. the rubber feet sold separately fit perfectly on this style, but not on the pro-style clamps.
1310 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They work.
8085 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This thing is very versatile but has a steep learning curve. They really need better directions. A youtube setup video would be greatly appreciated. I got it to work, but it took some serious fiddling around before I understood everything. As much as this product has failings, no one else has come out with anything better.
4775 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 not really sure why but this created deep random gouges (I've been a professional woodworker for thirty five years)
5743 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought 100 grit wheel as spare since I have several boxes of dull bits. Original 100 grit wheel on grinder is working great. And, I can just reverse the wheel when one end becomes worn [thanks to other Reviewer comment]. Its good to have a spare.
With reasonable depth-of-cut, a sturdy-straight fence and safe feed-speed, this thing cuts wood like butter. Obviously, you need good bits for best cut-quality. Use good bits, some judgement and don't get power-mad. You can see silky-smooth cuts in any wood. This will run all day, so carbide bits are best. I get good results with Whiteside solid carbide bits.
Thanks for reading my review
- 40-hour battery life (claim is made on the package, not verified by me)
6859 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great price fast shipping
7148 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am a custom home builder and we do extensive wood trim in our homes. I bought this blade on the reviews and Forrest reputation, and have not been sorry. The blade performs flawlessly and will out-cut any of my Freud, De-Walt and other trim blades. Buy it - you won't be sorry.
No spinning head problem - easily adjustable - seems to have long battery life - much better made than my last mighty bright 40513
8929 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This dado blade is awesome. The options for increase and decrease of size is great, as is the packaging to keep it all together
1917 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are good biscuits and I only had one that was broken in the jar. No reason to pay more because you won't get a better biscuit.
604 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought the pink one because it was cheaper by far, and I *think* it is less likely someone will steal the pink one. The light is excellent for my Kindle or any other book. I recently sat an overnight vigil for a friend in hospital, and was able to read very comfortably all night. Unsure how long the batteries will last, but being able to read in that dark room all night was priceless. No heat involved. Lightweight. I was reading with the one-lamp setting and it was fine; 2-lamp setting is almost two bright for me. Nicely focused light, too, fine for bed-reading. It'll be great on a plane.
9451 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Broke after one use with Ryobi impact driver using to drill deck screws into 2x4 boards. Will not stand up to heavy use.
One downside to the Delta is the need for the hardwood rails for heavier equipment. If you don't have a lot of scrap hardwood lying around, you should include the price of the wood in your price comparison. You should also have access to a planer and joiner to square up the wood, something that wasn't necessary with the pine.
222 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great light at a good price. It has two settings bright and brighter. The lower setting seems to be fine for me and will probably save on battery life. The clip is heavy duty and holds the light steady
I already had a set of cheap ball bearing guides in the saw, but since the problem had to be in the guide performance somewhere, I bit the bullet and sprang for the Carter's. These have an excellent reputation among woodworkers. So I figured that the risk was minimal. I normally have a 1/2" blade on the saw - while the Carters don't work well with 1/8" blades they do fine with everything else. For tight curves I prefer a real scroll saw, anyway.
4) The profiles won't stay in the holder. They fall out.
7414 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I wanted to build kitchen shelves to renovate my home. The coarse screws were used in conjunction withthe Kreg jig system. This was was perfect for the task. I highly recommend this product for woodworking renovation work.
768 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They seem to work just fine at a good price
- quick belt changes.
7289 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I received the square drive screws as expected, not the combination (square/phillips) that other reviewers mentioned. They are a great product at a great price.
I own this hose.. I called because my new compressor says rubber will not hold up to synthetic compressor lube.. Unless it is over 36 percent nitrile.. I cant seem to find anything about this hose in tghat respect..
3490 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Big red is still tops. As a professional signmaker, we use drills daily in many situations for a variety of materials. I still like the keyed chuck, nothing like it for really tightening a bit and I especially like the detachable cord. I have a 25' cordset which I use; most of the time I never need an extension cord. Power, quality, durability, it's all here...
1259 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Burn out in a couple months. Same product 20 W version lasting over a year. However, they paid for themselves in energy saved, so if you do not mind frequent bulb replacement, not a bad deal. I do, hence the low score.
After installing the LED upgrade the light is much better.
8904 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect dadoes. Flat bottoms. I have only used it for 3/4 and 11/16 wide dado slots and both were perfect.
For the larger framing job like nailing off a floor or on a job that is going to take all day, i would probably use the compressor set up, but this is a fun portable tool and I love it.
I also like it's hefty feel and it's weight makes it stable when I use the router for freehand routing. The soft start feature is also great. I intend to build a router station in the future to house this green beast, but I am holding off until I find an easier way to master the art of changing bits with this time consuming system.
First, you can go for the higher end Veritas or Lie Nielson block planes. They will be perfect out of the box and ready to use, however, at around $150.00 a pop that's a bit steep. Even if it takes an hour to tune up this Stanley, $150.00 just to save an hour is kind of expensive to me.
1297 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Used these lights outside and so far they are working very well. Shipping was fast and quality excellent.
No provision for the switch cabling. They give you a place to mount the switch in a convenient location, but no good way to route the wires. I drilled the tube myself and ran them through.
Now for the cons:
I highly recommend the Paslode Cordless Battery.
Another good package from Dewalt.
7733 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 A) The instructions were vague and part descriptions were inconsistent. For example, one is instructed to install two more "top blocks" than are supplied. This is an error in wording. Per the parts list these last two should have been referred to as "Front Blocks." The instructions end before describing how to place two of the three "Jaws" that make up the top surface of the bench. Apparently there are multiple configurations that could be used.
8963 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 once you get the right combination of blades, shims and spacer this is a must have for cutting dado grooves works excellent no problems. highly recommend.
I bought this one because I managed to "misplace" the last one I had. I was drilling into some 2X4 studs while standing on scaffolding and when I switched my drills out, I could not find my magnetic tip holder. I had to do it old school and I was dropping screws from the scaffolding left and right because I was drilling at such an odd angle and over my head.
So... what now? Bloody head fixed... what to do with this broken gate...Well... since this is a design issue... a weak blast "weld" holding it together... I HIGHLY recommend that anyone using this as an end piece (not inline between twp pipes) you HAVE to reinforce the gate. I added foil tape to seal it on all three sides of the seem. Then reinforced it with duct tape. This is a cheap piece of plastic that WILL break apart on you if not inline between two pipes.
I find very little router debris in the cabinet, I am surprised, and the vacuum port does a great job of removing most of the debris. Super.
998 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought to replace oven light. Only issue is that it comes eight to a pack. Kind of a waste but maybe these will not last. First light lasted 13+ years.
And if attempting to install anywhere in between, then beware of the blade itself...
5310 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I know others have said these clog up with dust. My thought is they are using too small of a dust collector for 4 inch lines and just don't have enough suction to keep them clear. I have never had a blast gate clog up on me. I have had 6 of these performing perfectly for 8 years. One broke when I dropped it. It doesn't look like they changed anything in the design so I expect great service out of the 3 new gates just like the 6 old ones.
8714 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fantastic, unbelievable clean dado cut.
8554 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 spare part. Good for
5289 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good
5086 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best blade there is hands down. If you want the best cuts, this is the blade for you. You get what u pay for.
I will continue to buy Dewalt tools, but had I known about the light's shortcomings, I would NOT have purchased it. My wife bought an really nice OttLite fluorescent magnifier / light unit that we mounted to the Dewalt stand. It works GREAT!!!!!
7775 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Fortunately the unit I purchased was not in as bad a shape as units others received. The wooden slats were splintering in places but not warped. The unit is minimalist, not in terms of design but of quality. If it were made properly - heavier metal, vise mechanism more robust, better wooden slats, it could probably command twice the price at Amazon and be worth it. Unfortunately, it is made as a semi-disposable unit probably not the result of being made in China but of what B & D dictated as cost. The instructions for assembly are close to useless - figures misnumbered and not very informative. Made instructions from IKEA look like a Mercedes service manual.
We use to use the Makita 6013 and found them to power full. The Milwaukee has just enough power for any job but it will still stall out before it wraps ones arms up like pretzels.
7752 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It came with no instructions it would be helpful if it had picture instructions.
1894 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What a great sander. We have been using these simple 330 Bloc sanders for years, we usually have three or four laying around the shop. They are easy use, do a great job preparing for furniture finishing (leaving minimal sanding marks). They go through a lot of abuse with us over the years and they keep on taking it. I've seen the price rise over the last few years, as well as the manufacturing move from the U.S. to Mexico, still a good sander.
Available in colors other than blue; Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Light - Black,Xtra Flex 2 LED Book Light, Silver,Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Book/Craft/Clip-On Light, Green,Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Book/Craft/Clip-On Light, Pink, and Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Dual Book/Craft/Clip-On Light, Purple.
7890 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very good cutting blades
As I stated in the bracing review, there is no way I can find to have this system wrap around a corner. I have a need for this and will be building my own corner brace so I can put one of these jacks on the outside corner and laying "side B" scaffold on top of "side A" scaffold. I don't understand why a corner system wasn't produced by the manufacturer - it seems like a logical thing to have.
6341 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great Buy & Fast Shipping
513 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've bought four of these so far, my whole family likes them. The price is right.
8397 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had this set in my tool arsenal for many years , but never used it much until just recently. Probably because I was using the Instey bit system, which was working fine. I discovered that this is actually faster and dose as good or better than any system I've used, if you don't need to use an impact driver . You can purchase any broken drill bits or countersinks at Home Depot as well. Tips can be released with the turn of an Allen wrench on my model but maybe on a more updated model they have a quicker method. Either way it's better than a press fit,since sometimes the tip has a tendency to come out in use or be too difficult to get out for replacement on those types. And they are magnetic, which is a must.
The only bummer about the 310 is that PC has discontinued production of the excellent optional bases for the machine. The offset and angle bases as well as the laminate slitter are the finest available. I say "available" because even though they are no longer sold complete by PC, you can buy the individual parts and assemble your own, though this isn't cheap. Used and new-old-stock bases are also available on Ebay and other sources, but their relatively high prices attest to the die-hard following this router has among professional woodworkers. Don't let that put you off though, since most trim work is straight trimming and these bases are rarely needed. If you ever find that you really need, say, an offset base, go ahead and splurge on the parts and build your own.
7712 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 got gun to use with vulkem 116 sealent gun will not handle unless tube is cut to half inch bead any smaller gun kick plunger sideways an tube is wasted i know my fault. wished i had bought 18 volt caulking gun with postive plunger not air. not much to like about this junk oh well you live an learn.
3035 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good quality, came with screws. It fit well. Fast shipping, no complaints.
6668 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great
445 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This book light works just fine. The neck does not move and adjusts anywhere you need it to go. The clip is strong and fat and hold the book securely. I like the option of a high and low setting. The buttons are nice and crisp.
And beyond all of these features lies the best of all - clamp jaw parallelism. You can always rest easy knowing that these clamps are not bowing the panel or whatever it is that you are clamping, because the jaws always always stay parallel to each other.
assembling the mobile base was fun, overall, and it's simply the BEST value that you're going to get for the money involved.
This innovation was HUGE, and was carried over to the new "Random Orbit" sanders in the form of self adhesive disks. The self adhesive sandpaper took the market by storm, other manufacturers had to follow to compete. The now common Velcro backed papers/systems soon followed. to date, the self adhesive standard width rolls remain the most cost effective quick change sandpaper system available.
7542 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've been looking for a tool like this for some time. Anyone who does house framing needs one of these. We've all had twisted lumber to deal with. This tool makes it very easy to straighten two by lumber. Highly recommended.
1) I like reading while on the toilet, but don't like the overhead light to be on because it has a built-in fan and I prefer quiet time. To solve this problem Xtraflex light mounts perfectly on the shelve near the toilet. It provides good light from a distance of 2.5 feet.
The torch makes for larger, less windblown rubbish, but is somewhat slower and when I got annoyed sometimes scorched the underlying wood.
9306 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought as a replacement for my main air line. The old one was the same thing so they are very durable, the original lasted over 6 years. These are flexible and are rated for 300 PSI. I run it on a 175 PSI compressor and use it to connect to impact tools, sand blast cabinets and to spray coatings. Good value and made in the USA!
9597 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 "special chain saw blade which is securely held between two stainless steel plates"
6777 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a fairly recent 14" Delta bandsaw which has been pretty accurate through most of its life. Until, out of the blue, is snapped the upper wheel mount. Delta cheerfully replaced the part, but for some reason, the blade suddenly developed a tendency to yaw when resawing under full steam. I decided that, if I was going to go through all the adjustment hassle I might as well extend the height as well. To my surprise and delight, this worked, but the blade would intermittently wander, and then, just as suddenly start working perfectly again. Definitely time to tear my hair out.
But, they were fixable with some elbow grease.
7094 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This unit works great for accessing the corner of a building and maintaining stability with the ladder. I would buy this item again.
+ The claw portion of the hammer is very effective for both pulling nails and using as a crow bar
But seriously-- This is a Must Have !
2839 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You can spend on helluva lot more for a power tool of this caliber and not get the quality here.
Fine Woodworking Magazine #192 showed that aliphatic wood glues are almost TWICE as strong as PU glue.
6856 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Amazing the difference in weight compared to the heavy duty versions.
6940 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My back yard is on a slight grade, and I always dreaded cleaning the gutters, etc. I used to put flat stones or wood under the right leg, to make up the difference, and it was never exactly the proper hight. These stabilizers are great, they adjust to compensate perfectly for un-level ground. I had to drill out the rivets of the original feet on my ladder, to remove them. But drilling & installing the stabilizers was fairly easy. The instructions were pretty good. I wish I knew about these a long time ago.
This one's been my favorite, is very easy to coil and uncoil. Recently, I noticed my compressor cycling on once a day and it appears this hose finally started leaking. I'm tossing it and I'm here to buy another one. Over the years it's picked up dust and grease and I've used various solvents to clean it. I can barely make out GoodYear. I hope my new hose holds out as long as the old hose did, which was 20 years.
4137 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent Freud quality product. Outstanding performance, easy to set up and use, good value. I can thoroughly recommend this product.
Several years ago I had a chance to use a friend's Dewalt DW364. It was so amazing that I hoped my venerable Makita 8 1/4" contractor saw would die. The Makita is still running strong (it's 22 years old) but I finally bought a DW364 anyway.
2870 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Overall, this is a pretty good scroll saw for the hobbyist and is $200 less than the regular price from Woodcraft, and $125 less than the annual sale they have. This saw has minimal to no vibration, super quiet, and easy to use. The quick-change blade process is very convenient compared to the more expensive Delta scroll saw I was using, and changing the blade speed is a snap with the turn-dial speed selector. The blower hose is easy to adjust and does not get in the way of your work while really pushing your sawdust out of the way fast.
I have made several cuts with it, and I haven't had any tear out, or chipped work pieces as of yet. I usually prefer to use my router for dado cuts, but if I am going to be making a whole lot of small repetitive dado's and rabbets, then the blade is worth the time and set-up.
8521 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Amazing product.
The metal framework is flimsy as are the linkages and they all move and cause your work to wobble. STURDY it is not - which is what a unit like this should be.
1193 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As advertised...Fixed burnt out outdoor landscape lights.
8899 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have an arsenal of power tools, but when I need to make a few cuts, this does the trick. I have another Japanese saw with a support rib at the top, but the rib prevents using it in a miter box. That is where the 10-2440 shines. If you use it to cut miters, I recommend clamping your workpiece, or putting adhesive-backed sandpaper on the miter box fence, because pulling on the saw can make the workpiece creep.
6612 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good
2) The area between the two ends on the vise planks opens only between 4-6 inches so you can only hold something thats between 4-6 inches wide
The only negative I've experienced so far, is the keyed chuck. This can be alleviated by purchasing a click-change chuck add-on, such as: [...]
- Good grabbing skills
1469 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These are replacement bulbs for my under-the-counter lighting. They blow out regularly and I got tired of paying $5 at Home Depot for a bulb. Recommended.
o can test more than just wood by giving a relative reading on plywood, OSB, MDF etc (that is to say the percentage reading may not be correct, but if you compare the OSB in your bathroom floor to another OSB sample it will show you which is wetter/dryer, which can be quite useful).
5354 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As described; it reduces
> Wire loop connectors may be closed ("O O" or "d b" shaped) or open {"U U" shaped} upward into the bulb
2420 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice flashlight that uses the same 18 volt battery as my other Dewalt tools. I especially like the way it sits stationary and solid, and the way the head rotates/tilts.
5061 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It does its job and it was inexpensive. It seems like it will last 100 years, so its well made and durable. No complaints here.
3871 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The Bosch, HSS Shank Jigsaw blades are very good. I would have liked to be able to purchase them in a smaller quanity.
1261 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Inexpensive solution to burnt out bulb
11. The engineering is an elegant use of simple concepts to achieve the fit, the flatness, and it's square, true fence.
5749 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great upgrade for my 20+ year old Harbor Freight shop vacuum. It is longer and more resilient than the original, and it fits the vac connector and 1 1/2" wand perfectly!
Performance:
5775 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Figured a spare wheel for my Drill Dr. 750X wouldn't be a half-bad idea. Like the Drill Dr. unit itself, this is a quality product and while I'm not a contractor, just a household DIY'er, I like the idea of not having to discard dull/broken drill bits. Like the original wheel still in the machine, I'm certain it will work great.
7577 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Tweaker can twist 2X material that is really twisted and it keeps your hands away if you're using a power nailer. My fellow crew members like it as well. I recommend this tool.
6170 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 This would work fine BUT I had problems finding a reducer to fit my brand of a shop vac. I gave up looking on the internet to find a reducer and return this.
8762 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I really like it. does great cross cuts. I ripped some wood with it and i works reasonably well for rip cuts too. I realize now I only need the finer tooth side of it but nice to have the coarse toothed side for really rough stuff
8244 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent hammer.
Here's what's good about the kit:
2264 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The flexibility is so very very useable. With this light you don't need anyone to hold the a flashlight. Also you can actually keep your mouth close by buying one of these. I know a lot of people have held a mini mag light or something similar in there mouth to see. I've had to do it myself. But seriously guys, if you already have just at least 1 dewalt tool that uses the same battery. Then I would defiantly purchase one of these. It's well worth the money. So far I have never had to change the bulb, I believe it's because the flexible arm takes the jolt, instead of the head. Enjoy your Dewalt light. You will be very pleased.
9764 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As Usual, nice quality couplings from Milton. Would definitely recommend this product to anybody needing a high quality "M" Style coupler.
1528 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are great money savers for my landscape lights and just as bright as halogens!
I thank Bench Dog for turning me on to this installation method, and to Rousseau for making such a great router plate. Once you install any manufacturers router plate using melamine screws for adjustability, you will never want to do it any other way. Hope this helps.
I had never used a plate joiner before but was up and running in 3 minutes. I was doing a project with Ipe (aka Ironwood). Ipe is one of the densest woods available and just kills regular blades. I plowed through the project quickly. The motor didn't break a sweat and carbide cutters were begging for more.
3055 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Purchased as back up bulbs for Craftsman C3 light. They work okay, but they seem rather low on the lumen count. I was finally forced to toss the light out and replace it with a smaller, brighter unit.
1951 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used this blade to cut 3/4" plywood and it cut straight, went through the wood easily and did not leave ragged edge. Price was good too. I recommend it.
- solid build
Please be aware that you should calibrate this unit prior to using it the first time (and after bumping or jolting it or after it has sat for long periods of time). I took my brand new level out to use it to level a window sill that I was framing. I finished framing the window sill and decided to double check it with my old 48" level and it was off by over 3/8". I double checked with another 24" cheap level and it agreed with my 48" regular level. I ran the calibration procedure and this level also showed the window sill off by 3/8". I learned this lesson the hardway (i.e. by having to reframe the window sill), but I also learned that the calibration procedure was very quick to perform.
632 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Not nearly as bright as I was hoping it would be!
3143 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 My friend bought this from Amazon and loved the saw...Only thing he complained about was Amazon charged him Shipping cost.. which used to be free.
7845 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have given several as gifts - always with rave reviews. The last hammer you will ever need to buy.
2117 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This handy accessory (that I found here by accident) works well, it stays out of the way and is easy to deploy when needed. Wish I had it sooner.
Now I have a nice shed with a sturdy, attractive door on it. And no clamp marks!
1878 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Could not find anywhere locally within 100 miles. Thanks Amazon! Works great. So much better than sanding down the next size up for 1 x 2s
298 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This light is just not bright enough and is made with that cheap Chinese quality that we've all come to expect. Our daughter doesn't even use it anymore. Keep looking!
4247 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've had this dado set for about a week and finally got around to trying it out. This set replaces an old, but hardly used, Craftsman 8" dado set that I had used on a project or two with Ok results. The bottoms were flat enough but the edges were burred and the blade had no shims available which meant I had to make two passes with a 3/8" setup in order to get 15/32". Oh my gosh, what a difference this Freud set makes. The dado cut is perfect in every way and the blade cuts much faster with a lot less effort. I almost didn't purchase this dado set because of some of the negative reviews. It is has been my observation that many times negative reviews have nothing to do with the product which is particularly unfair and irritating; other times negative reviews come from incompetent boobs who don't know how to use the product; finally, negative reviews come from negative people that always post negative review, as if it is their job to nit-pick everything.
None. I honestly can't think of any!
2434 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Overpriced, but it seems like all these bulbs are. They know you need it, so they shake all the loose change out of your pockets.
Locking knob for the "fine adjust" You need to be certain that you lock this down (all the knobs "bottom out" with a fairly positive feel - so you'll know when you are locked) If you forget this critical step, the fence alignment will move around during the cut. DAMHIKT.
2799 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a good product. It is stupid easy to get put together and on the router. The nicest part isn't even a feature of the guide but the router case, it has slots for the guide arms and a hole for the head molded in. That's convenient. The only thing I wish it had was longer arms. I'd be happy with a couple more inches. Better yet, if it came with 4 pieces that could screw into one another, getting twice the length. But otherwise it's great, holds to the side of the work piece and stays true.
4823 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Heavy but effective.
4126 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 finally a quick easy way to make straight cuts.
Update: added a star; shot it with WD-40 and let it soak a week and gave it some taps, nope; gave it to a demo labourer to hit as a joke and he hammered it twice and it now works. Boy, tough item. Though I'm liking a much shorter Wera holder I'm now using.
6723 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this tool is very comfortable, very powerful, the bits that come with this tool is of very high quality steel, it is also very light which makes it easy carry around, highly recommended over other cordless
7429 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a useful, if flawed, tool. I have just finished a major timber-frame project, where I needed not only to cut offf beam ends, but also to make complex cuts for odd joints and to reduce the section of various pieces.
I love this puppy.
7814 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 couldn't live without it.
8414 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This hammer isn't as heavy as the 24 oz framing hammers or even the 22 oz hammers that are available
5482 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect everything!!! No complaints!
o comes with a spare set of pins, which I have not yet needed to use.
1196 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Wrong size for what I needed. It's really hard to determine what size you need in these types of bulbs. I'd like to see more information on match bulbs to what you already have at home.
My only dilemma is when doing biscuits and glue edge joinery; it is necessary to switch heads. When you are dealing with glue that is sure to get messy. So my quest is to find a dedicated biscuit joining glue bottle. That way I can use both at the same time without making head changes.
8990 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Why didn't I buy a rubber hose sooner! I have struggled with my PVC hoses for over 10 years. This hose is worth every penny!
7958 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's Estwig; the hammer of hammers, the hammer all others are measured against and for good reason.
4738 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I bought these to run them against my Festool blades, they look great but I have not had the chance to test there life expectancy vs the Festools blade
5466 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works perfect. Recomended.
7208 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No, I don't work for BD, nor does anyone I am related to. I have NO stake in the company. I'm just a mechanically inclined person who likes tools, knows how to use them, and probably spends too much time thinking, reading and opining about them. And, here I go again...
989 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly what we needed and great buy.
19 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 super strong
We bought our first one 6 years ago. We cut aluminum extrusions as well as wood on the saw, cutting a 3" diameter aluminum bar is a tough go but this saw does it.
628 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is what i use to bribe my daughter. Do well listen and you can get some extra reading time in bed.
I saw a review with a problem, the steel guides were too long and reached past the bottom of the dovetail template. With brass you can simply file the guide down to size to get the right length. Simple.
The guide is easy to use, pretty intuitive, and does a very good job of what it is supposed to do: guide the router.
1539 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 ok
3314 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 WORKED GREAT FOR CROWN MOLDING!!!
Jimers
6930 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Nice product. Solidly constructed and easy to use. I'm not sure why, but these didn't fit my aluminum Werner ladder as well as I thought they would. I mean, Werner makes the most common extension ladder around, don't they?
5921 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bosch makes the best jig saw blades in my mind. These in particular are perfect for ripping wood. Big teeth, and sharp. They stay sharp for a relatively long time too.
8983 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great
the perfect light for reading, period,...especially for "Boomers" that wear reading glasses. Great little gifts (stocking stuffers) without spending an arm and a leg.
One extra tip - lay out your hose, then connect it to the tank. If you connect it to the tank when it's coiled, it'll fill with air and be harder to uncoil.
I would not buy another estwing leather handled hammer online again.
You just can't have enough of'em!
549 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this for my wife for her Kindle. She had a reading light before, but it only adjusted up and down, not side to side. Her other light finally drove me crazy, because the tension screws pooped out and the head of the light kept collapsing into the screen of her Kindle. I was worried that it was going to break the Kindle's screen--plus it kept waking me up.
6547 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These little clamps are just the right size for those small boxe's I seem to be making a lot of lately. With the soft pads and the one handed operation they make glue ups a snap on small items. Getting the right pressure on these small pieces is essential, with larger clamps it is too easy to get too much pressure and squeeze out all the glue, leaving a starved joint. These little clamps have a nice "feel", allowing you to get just the right amount of pressure to insure a strong joint.
4865 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love this sander. Years of using a Craftsman left me frustrated keeping the belt adjusted.. This is an outstanding piece of equipment.
1579 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great bulbs!
224 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Too bright for reading at night without lighting up the rest of the room with harsh LED light. It does seem odd to complain about a light being too bright, but in a dark room I don't need a spotlight on a book, just enough to read.
7394 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I received this Kreg table as a gift from my Son and have to say it is the nicest and most useful tool I now own. The Quality, Fit and Finish, Precision, Ruggedness and Intuitive Assembly all make this a great addition to the shop. The first thing that I noticed was the weight of the box containing the stand parts. When assembled the heft of the table cries out for the optional locking casters kit. I have a bad back and a small shop (garage) and I can't have all of my tools in the most useful place all the time, so I have to move things around. Do not worry about the Kreg Casters making the table shaky; they lock the rollers movement and the swivel firmly in place with one action. I may order more Kreg casters for some of my other tools. This replaces my old DIY table which I have struggled with for years.
9077 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good
287 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I use this as a night light on my baby car seat to shine light on the baby just to make sure things are ok back there
I have several of these, in various tool bags, boxes and chests.
8597 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had one of these that hmm somehow walked off lol. I couldn't find any local so I ordered from Amazon. Excellent just what I wanted, I have a 24 oz framing hammer but I was wanting something lighter.
3659 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are the best sanders made! Very easy to adjust and change belts. I just finished building all the furniture in my house and this sander was used a lot.
If you are using this on the adjustable router mechanisms, I suggest you buy an offset wrench so you can easily hold the collet when it is below the table.
9093 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This hose came as expected and on time. Have bought hoses from different vendors and they would leak at the crimp fitting in about a week. I have had these for around 4 months and the seal is still good. Should have bought these to start with would have save money. I recommend this product.
3883 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The knives are very sharp, well machined and do what they're supposed to do.
741 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 They're light bulbs...what can I say. They work.
4038 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I ordered the Freud 8 in. Super Stacked Dado set (SD508). The set contains: dado blades, shims, and a carry case. The majority of this review focuses on the carry case. The first set I ordered arrived with the internal red plastic of the carrying case totally shredded (see photos). In addition, the shims were rusted (see photos), likely because the bag was ripped open when the internals of the case were being destroyed. I returned the first set and Amazon sent me a second set. Once again, the internal red plastic in the carrying case was damaged (see photos), although to a lesser extent than the first box. I am a big fan of Freud blades, and own several. However, given that the carrying case is "part of the product I purchased", the quality of the carrying case (and thus the product I purchased), is ridiculously low. I did not return the second set because the quality of the carrying case is so poor, that I am not sure I can actually receive a pristine product via UPS shipping.
6457 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am not a professional cabinet installer. I have done a few installations for remodeling jobs in my home and the homes of friends. I am also an avid amateur woodworker. For that reason I own a ton of different types of clamps. In the past I always used either "F" style or wooden hand-screws to hold the cabinets together for joining. This past winter my wife and I turned our bonus room into an art studio for her. The remodeling called for the installation of several cabinets along 2 walls. Since I would largely be working by myself I decided to invest in a pair of Pony Cabinet Claws. Wow, these things are game changers. I strongly recommend them.
2866 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've used a lot of lights in my time, but I always have at least one of these in the truck. It's the pivoting head that separates it from the others.
7084 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had been stubbornly using an awl or an eyeball to center my holes until I finally broke down and bought one of these. I had a couple of doors to hang so I figured about 20 per hole to get it right. The Vix sure makes it easy to do things right. Those doors actually LOOK like they were hung by a sober man.
6155 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I originally purchased this vise in a local woodworking store and was told it was the rapid release model. To my dismay it was the continuous bolt model. I took that back and made this order from Amazon. The packaging was good since Amazon did a nice job of repacking the original shipper box, which had been thoroughly worked over.
9952 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The guy who patented this is a genius. A great assistant when drilling screws
8550 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 One of the divisions in my company is building heavy timber structures. I have bigger saws but this is the one that gets most of the use. It feels like a regular worm drive but will cut nearly 4" deep, perfect for 4"x6" and 4"x8 rafters and joinery. We even use it on the bigger timbers and just flip the timber to access the other side for the second cut. It's easier than breaking out the big saw. If there's lot's of big timbers to cut the big saw would be better but for most of our joinery and cut offs we use this one. I wish it had more power but it still does fine. A bump up in power requires 240 volts and converters, too much headache. The blade that comes with it is pretty good but put a real good carbide blade on this thing and you can do some very cool work! You won't be disappointed.
The only con that I can think of is it gets pretty hot after about 20 minutes of continuous use. Other than that, it's pretty perfect sander!
1268 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Halogen lamps in my overhead range exhaust kept burning out every 2-3 months, so for economy, I figured I would buy in bulk. The same 2 replacement CBconcept bulbs have been going about a year now. At this rate of longevity, I will probably expire before my stock of replacement lamps.
7980 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My name is Jeff. I own Trojan Mfg. and I'm the one who designed the MS-2000. I'll tell you how it happened. Starting off with my own woodworking experience and the input from a lot of contractors I know, I determined what features people wanted and needed in a stand. Easy to use, portable, fast to set up and rugged. I built several prototypes and each time took them out to jobsites where I could put them into the hands of people who work with the tools every day. One day I had 3 different contractors actually pull their wallets out of their pockets and try to buy my prototype. When I told them it wasn't for sale, they each put in an order and got the first 3 to come off the line. That's the MS-2000. It's a good product. Good luck. Jeff
4618 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 lol didn't fit mine..
9410 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent fit and quality and works as intended.
1761 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great router edge and circle guide, fits the 7000 series PC router, has fine adjust feature and cuts circles from about
7952 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This hammer works good, the way it's supposed to. If you hire young girls to swing the hammer, it's even fun to watch it work.
Read hole to mount the saw is a bit hard to use - had to turn screw upside down. This is due to two screw for the back legs are too close to the mounting screw hole.
6313 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Made hanging cabinets perfectly easy to line up face frames...
I guess I am getting wordy. Bessey's rock. They are stronger, (heard a crunching sound when I tightened one up against the edge of some fresh glued melamine, so go gently) heavier duty, precise (unless you over tighten and temporarily warp the bar, which causes a miniscule off angle. I know I am getting critical here.) And they look cool sitting on the rack.
First, if they drilled and tapped the open end, and put a plate there: You would have a storage place for all the extra bits they give you to adapt it to different routers. I bought this guide for use at work. I've had the same guide for about five or six years now at home. The pin to make it work as a circle guide was lost about a month after I bought the one at home. One of the guys that works for me is a hobby machinist, so he is going to drill and tap the body, and make a plate for the end so we can store the extra parts in the guide.
The locking system was also not working at all, but then I discovered a plastic shim in the box that had fallen off the locking tongue. I glued it on with CA glue and it's now working as it should.
- Two Brightness Settings
1967 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This router is in my table saw extention...works extremely well...very powerful. ..
9564 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 ty
9651 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent.
9380 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Well made and does the job with a solid and positive feel, thats pretty much want you want. So buy with confidence.
If using on a DW754 make sure your insert has the cutout for the motor!! They may have reengineered the mold on later inserts to add to cutout.
7680 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 received as described
A job well done Bench Dog!! It is a perfect product, and I love perfect products!
5702 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are very high quality table saw inserts. Much better than the plastic one I bought many years ago. This one fit my Powermatic 66 table saw perfectly. Buy this one, you will be pleased with the smooth top surface and the fit accomplished with the adjustment screws.
8086 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used this template a few times and it works perfectly, even with shorter doors than the specs say it will do. Hinges lined up exactly on the first try. I've never use a template like this before, so I can't compare, but I would definitely recommend this.
9657 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 seems to work very well for intended use, also good for removing roots that threaten lawnmower blades
2404 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Not worth the time to calibrate. The jig doesn't make things any easier, if anything it's more time consuming putting it on and trying to make adjustments.
I have the Bosch digital protractor, and that measures in tenths of a degree. The problem is that it is about 18 inches long, and does not measure depths.
3191 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good blades.
4678 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does a good catching dust on my biscuit cutter. I might have to order another one. Look like it fits my chop saw to.
8898 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good old Freud blades. These are sharp, well balanced, and silver! The picture is not right, its a silver set. And for those of you like me that have used this Dado stack for years, it has changed a bit. Now, there are fewer chippers, with wider teeth and more shims. It still works just the same, and is maybe even a little easier, because there's one less chipper to put in the stack and take out.
2805 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does a great job in my small saw.
The bottom line for me is that the power and height adjustment features outweigh the negatives of this router, and, when you compare the price, it seems to edge out DeWalt, its biggest competitor. With many of the negatives, we aren't talking about anything bad, we are just saying that this router is ever so slightly behind other routers on the market in some ways. But for use as a free-hand router, it's got to be in the top of its category.
358 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome to light an entire room
8174 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good for precision work.
6470 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works quickly but grip not too strong, just enough.
7985 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Read the instructions very carefully before assembling, especially regarding the roller height adjustment. A redesign of this feature is needed to make it easier to change the height to accomodate different miter saw table heights. As it is the square steel tubing holding the rollers can only be raised or lowered with a hammer tap once you assemble the stand. A second minor fault is the latch holding the stand together in the folded position. The latching mechanism disengages easily causing the stand to unfold. This is both unsafe and frustrating while transporting. Also, storing the stand upright against a wall is difficult as the tires make it roll out. This a quality built stand. The roller height adjustment problem seems curiously out of line with the otherwise great design of this stand.
The Table or the Stand should have come with a tool holder for the collet wrench and the miter gauge. I ended up building a little tool rack from wood, to keep these things handy.
1138 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great little light. Super cheap to compared to home depot or lowes
5070 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The Wood Worker II is probably the best blade on the market and is certainly a great blade for the money.
6794 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This truly is one of those tools that no shop should be without. It is a straightedge, cutting guide/ fence, clamp . . . I have completed several projects with this tool and think how simple and useful it is each and every time. It is solid and lightweight. It sets up easily, place it on your workpiece, slide the adjustable end to the edge of it and check your dimensions, then flip the lock lever. Thats it, when your done, flip the lever again and lift it off. No C clamps or quick grips in the way, not even the the levers are in the way because they are no wider than the tool itself, so you can cut, mark, rout on either side. I have ripped various sheet goods, scored drywall using this guide and a utility knife, run jig & circular saws and a router, all with excellent results. I have the 24, 36 and 50 inch models, all perform equally well. My only complaint, and it really isn't the tool's fault is that if your workpiece is not prperly supported in the middle, the base plate of whatever tool you are using can ride under the Clamp-N-Tool guide and foil your cut. I generally press down lightly just ahead of the tool to keep it in plane. With a router this is difficult ( dangerous ) to do, so I have ordered the FTR Series with the router plate in the 96" length, I haven't received it yet so no review for now. Hope this review helps you, these guides sure have helped me!
9304 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you have read the excellent book "Understanding Wood" by Bruce Hoadley you know why you need a moisture meter.
The microadjust works best if you keep some tension on the lockdown knob. If you loosen it all the way to adjust the microadjust, it feels a little wobbly. Just loosen it enough to adjust, and it works fine.
4536 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fits my older dewalt miter saw
4543 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this to repair a wooden picture frame on a huge picture I have over my fireplace. The frame had come apart at the corner and there was no way I could staple/nail it back together. I applied this glue to the wood and clamped the frame together. I applied more glue to supplement what seeped out and wiped off the excess. After a couple of days the bond was super strong and I could hang the picture up without fear it would fall apart again.
8322 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good product
Overall height from bottom of base to top of clip: 1.7"
635 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great reading light. I purchased this as a stocking stuffer for my 8 year old daughter for reading at night. She loves it. Its pretty, functions well and puts the perfect amount of light out. Would recommend.
9372 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This really is a great design and execution.
Everything from packaging, assembly, fit, and function is first rate. I'm sold on the quality from Bench Dog.
5659 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have been using the Bostik Dri-Cote on many of my bits and cutters for the last six months. It makes a significant difference in the speed and ease of drilling and cutting, especially when I am using large bits and cutters such as Forstner bits and raised panel router bits. It also does not stain any of the woods I have used it on so far. My only complaint is that there is much waste when I spray it on. I often have to wipe off the drips.
The fit and finish and resultant usability of this saw are as good as any available on the market today.
9439 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very good piece. Smooth.
9695 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent product. fast shipping
2221 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 an awesome product, works like a dewalt should, nothing but 5 stars here, works in the tightest of spots.
7581 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 the product sat up a little high on the saw table but some careful grinding put it in place. This insert and a new thin kerf saw from Freud total changed the nature of my second hand delta saw
1296 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 they work perfectly.
6634 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As described, got here quickly and am very pleased.
Unfortunately, there are two shortcomings that cost it a star. First, there are no adjustment stops for the 0 and 45 degree bevel. Second, the foot on mine is out of alignment with the blade by almost 1/8", making it impossible to cut against a rip board. I've used Skill circular saws for years so I'm not surprised - I just hoped they might have done better with this model. On the positive side, Skill stuck with a steel foot which doesn't scratch or drag on lumber and like aluminum does. The only decent aluminum foot I've ever used was the nickle plated Hitachi (which appears to have been discontinued). Wake up tool industry! We have stainless clad aluminum cookware - why can't we get a stainless clad aluminum saw foot?
The rest of the assembly instructions are clear.
1962 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Go on, you know you want it. Perfect for furniture kit making and more. This is one powerful plunge router and it's the only one I would ever buy.
4239 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I ordered this with the JWBS-14OS saw (see also) and the kit came with a 22mm upper guide bar extension which did not fit the 19mm holes in the upper frame and upper guide. It took 5 weeks, 4 calls to WMH, and the receipt of three more 22mm guide bars before they could get me the right part.
But blast gates are mostly used in a several machine set up, and for that I cannot recommend this product.
Plus, it works as advertised, appears to be very durable with decent ends.
4669 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been a Contractor for over 30 years. Recently most of my work has been home repairs and remodeling. I do a lot of the work myself including the trim work. The saws I use are Dewalt 12" mitres. So until now I have also used their blades. They did a good job for the most part. It came time to replace my current blade so I came to Amazon to check their pricing. That is when I came across the Freud thin kerf blade. It had great reviews and was about the same price as the Dewalt. So I gave it a try. Real glad I did. It outperforms the Dewalt hands down. Due to the reduced weight you get less handle bounce when you first start the saw. It cuts through Oak and other hardwoods like butter. There is very little to no tear out. That is about all you can ask from a saw. I am now a Freud fan. Just put one on my 10" table saw. Will not buy anything else!
2572 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works well.
Some reveiwers whined that the DeWalt saw could not cut square. They are the same people that leave the VCR time display blinking for years. They never bothered to read the instructions for calibration.
4605 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this instead of the blue high price non-Jet model because it hooks at the back of the fence rail as well as on the front. Took about an hour to install, the only hitch make sure the brace that holds the front rail on, is mounted on the front side of the table, not the back as the instructions kind of indicate. Its not whiz bang, gee golly but it works and its accurate.
1553 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 So far I have installed two of the 12 bulbs and the have worked fine so far. Time will show if the quality is up to par.
6719 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very beautiful... very high quality... seems like it would last forever... would buy again but probably will never to lol : )
2891 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This light turned out to be a very durable product. Accompanies similar products in our home.
8756 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love this saw. For small cuts, fine cuts, and flush cuts, it is my go-to saw. Cuts very well, and very easy to use. Usually do not use the rip side as I have no real need for it.
2261 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love DeWalt
Lightly grease the vise screws, the bottom of the front block and the belt. Then turn BOTH cranks with BOTH hands several times fully back and forth to loosen it otherwise the belt might snap if one of the vise screw is too tight.
863 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is by far the best price I could find on these. So far they have been in use for over a year and not a one has failed, so they are not inferior goods.
8960 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this set of cutters mainly because of the name Freud. I've purchased a few freud products and have been pleased. I'm equally pleased with this setup. I installed these on my Dewalt DW744X table saw and also picked up a DW7444 dado throat plate. Everything fit fine for me. When you install these blades you have to remove the inside washer on the table saw I used the outside washer to replace it. I replaced the outside washer with a thinner one. Not a big deal for me because I had one in the shop. You could go to the hardware store and pick one up.
9697 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Tried 3 different male 1/4" NPT connections... Leaked at every one. Doesn't seem to fit all the way on. May try to use a thread restorer or tap to see if it can get better...
63 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great little reading light, at times it can be too bright next to someone in bed but it's better than a lamp or ceiling light.
5755 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Had to get this for my dad's birthday. I was a little hesitant because I wasn't sure what size/type to get, but the product description and photo really helped.
I've been using sawzall's for quite a while now and I have always admired Milwaukee Sawzalls for their dependability and durability. When I finally had to replace my old one and discovered that Milwaukee had introduced a new sawzall to their line, it was a simple choice for me. The added power and easy of use make this an idea choice if your building something new, tearing something down, or fabricating something for a job. I would highly recomend this product to anyone who wanted to purchase a sawzall.
These bulbs claim that they do not flash. However when I dim them to 50% they will randomly flash for a while, then they will be fine for a while then flash again. This is VERY irritating. We have the same fixtures using the same light switch with different bulbs in another room and they do not flash ever. We switched bulbs around to multiple configurations and these bulbs would still flash while the other bulbs did not, not matter the configuration.
9987 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Did what they were advertised to do. I only used one of them for about 30 plugs because of the size I needed. Used them in a hand drill. Just a bit of practice.
7412 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This clamp is the ONLY clamp to have. First, only buy pipe clamps. Second, only buy Jorgensen--they have smooth action and easy re-setting, and they are cost-effective. Third, only buy this model, with the crank handle, because you can get the highest torque for the least strain on your hands/fingers. With pipe clamps, all you need is the appropriate length of threaded pipe--which is CHEAP. Go to the hardware store, buy a 12" length of their threaded pipe--you've got a great clamp. Buy a 36" length of their threaded pipe--you've got another great clamp. Know what I'm sayin'? You can have loads and loads of variable length clamps for CHEAP!!!
For best result you have to adjust rpm: 17500rpm for rail and stile bits, 12000rpm for panel bit. Variable speed is much more important that HP.
6871 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 High quality, and very light!
2064 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This sander literally is a horse!!!!! Big,heavy,and powerful. So powerful I dial the variable speed back to control it. Very hard to control at the fastest speed. Dust collection is good but not superb like the makita 9910 3x18 I also own. Heavy weight increases stock removal. Works great for leveling tables.
5603 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am very pleased with this product. The assembly instructions were clear, it was in perfect condition, everything is straight and it is heavy enough for me not to worry about it moving around while using my router. The ProLift Router Adjustment System fits perfectly along with my Porter Cable Router making this a complete system. After I have used this for a while, I will add to my review.
All in all I am very pleased with these clamps and will buy more.
1715 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Huh. So I had a love-hate relationship with sanders. My first sander was actually a Bosch finishing sander. I used it to refinish a table once, and spent half four hours trying to get rid of swirl marks, then had a tingling sensation in my wrist for the next day. I eventually went with a nice 5" Makita random orbit sander, but it wasn't any gentler on my wrists, and on top of that, with round pads, it was basically useless for corners or any even moderately complicated shapes.
In addition, if your hoses are stiff you may have an issue with the cover coming off of the bucket, but once you turn the vacuum on the suction should bring it down to create a nice seal. But if your worried about it coming off you could just attach a few screws in your bucket and put a bungee strap over it to secure it in place. I did something similar to this when I built a little cart for the bucket and lid to ride on above my vacuum to it would all move together as an assembly.
2168 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great
9971 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I feel like Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon I, II, III, IV! RELOAD! U simply pop this in your drill, and then pop the drill bits or screw driver tips in and out in a jiffy! Your work-time is drastically cut down. DeWalt does it yet again! Sold and shipped by none other than the best in the business, Amazon. Buy, buy, buy!
4577 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After a few years using the factory blades that came with my table saw and sliding miter, I decided it was time for an upgrade. Ths was part in preparation for a few big projects. After a few weeks of use, all I can do or say now it to kick myself for not buying one sooner! I've been breaking down a few hundred board feet of 4/4 and 6/4 red oak and some 8/4 new and old growth pine, all anywhere from 4 to 12 inches wide and this saw/blade hasn't skipped a beat. I should note that my saw is a craftsman sliding miter, certainly not the most powerful out there. I would certainly have had bogging issues on the old setup but not this blade. If I wasn't watching, I wouldn't even know this thing was cutting. It's quiet, smooth, no bogs or burns, no chips or tear out issues, and the price is right! Leaves a nice end grain finish that requires minimal, if any, finish work left depending on your project. Definitely recommended (I'm equally impressed with my new Freud rip cut blade for my table saw), and certainly where I will be headed when it's time for replacement!
Problem #5. This one's minor as I didn't expect it to do much anyway. But the "blower" moves about as much air as a flea fart. it's pretty much useless and is more in the way than functional.
186 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have purchased lights in the past for reading in bed and was always squinting and adjusting and felt like I was hurting my eyes. This nice green light is just perfect. Plenty bright, and now I can comfortably read in a dark room. Its ideal.
I use it more often for cement backerboard with durock screws than I do drywall. But for either job, I'm totally happy with its performance.
3179 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Ive been using three Delta 50-345 mobile bases for years with 1.5 X 1.5 oak for the frame. I recently purchased a band saw and I was pleased to see the Delta mobile base still available. The quality of this new base is at least as good as those Ive had for years. Using oak for the frame is definitely the way to go as there is very little flexing when using oak over pine 2 X 2s.
- a better dust management system. I will not use this sander inside the shop. Also, I am left handed so my tendency is to drive the sander with my left hand. With the sander at full power in my left hand It only took a few seconds to receive a face full of dust due to the "blow by" resulting from the poor fitting dust bag. That said, the sander is balanced so well, using my right hand with this tool is not a problem.
everywhere. They are portable and fit in my purse pocket. The light is bright enough and the battery life is long.
4222 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm giving this 5 stars because it did exactly what it's supposed to do and is fairly priced. But, I never needed it after it was installed. There's just no reason to be cutting 12" resaws on a 14" bandsaw -- you need a bigger bandsaw for that stuff.
Now... on the positive side... well, gee... if you're using a Forrest blade and you haven't warped it or something, the blade's cutting wood like hot butter anyway... So why use this? I've noticed no perceptible difference when the dampener is attached, yet still... I leave it on. I guess it gives me a little more security knowing that my blade is more rigid than without it. But does it improve the quality of the cut? Not as far as I can tell, and I cut a lot of hard, white oak.
198 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Opens wide enough to clamp on thick objects. Love the dual brightness. Uses standard AAA batteries.
4298 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Mine came in horrible shape. Spend your money somewhere else. This thing is a hunk of Chinese junk.
6894 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great bag. Very roomy and sturdy. Will safely carry a lot of tools.
The phenolic is thick (3/8" ?) and solid. Fit is otherwise perfect.
Also, if the piece of furniture I have made is refinished the Water Resistance is a plus.
1220 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked fine.
9105 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Paslode has been making cordless framing guns for over 20 years and they're still the best. this cordless nailer is still more powerful than the Hitachi or the Max. it's more trouble to use both a battery and a fuel cell, than just a fuel cell, (as with the Hitachi or the Max), but the power is worth it. also, if you live above 5000 feet above sea level, you'll need Paslode's high-altitude fuel cells; (at high altitude, there's less oxygen, which affects combustion). i really like the feel and lightness of the Hitachi, but i still prefer this one.
6910 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I work with these wrenches for a living. They are built to last a lifetime of use by someone using them day in day out.
7560 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Wish I purchased this years ago. Easy to install and made such a huge difference.
4389 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The saw I purchased arrived in time. The quality is Ok.
5928 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Super durable material. The dewalt model came in grey.
724 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These bulbs were larger in size than the original bulbs but they work very nicely.
4198 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 installed quickly and works like I expected. Bought Timber Wolf blades to fit the new set up and works extremely well.
For instance, the Size 0 clamps that I purchased would be the J-08 DIY kit (the numbers of the kits are the length of the body of the clamps).
7. The fixed miter stops. This is a metal plate that is removable. Eventually all saws tend to wear a larger clearance in these areas. The advantage to DeWALT's design is that theirs is replaceable! I just replaced mine, and it's just like new. $30 for this item.
Junk product!
5951 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good sturdy product
2926 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Sharp! Arrived as expected.
I read the reviews online extensively, and I'm a sucker for having the right tool with no compromise. This blade is everything that was promised, and more! Forget any complaints on here that seem half-baked - this saw blade is the real deal. Try to find a better blade. The next best will save you $40, but resharpening from Forrest so many times, with great attention to craftsmanship, makes this blade a very smart investment. The next best blade would be tossed after one sharpening, if it would maintain any quality that long.
1571 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Don't know must about halogen light bulbs. They all seem the same to me, except that these ones are way much cheaper than the ones I saw at local stores.
7529 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Black and Decker is a vey reputable name. But this product does not live up to the brand name. The clamps are fastened with threaded screws into plastic slides that hardly hold the clamps in place, any pressure and things start falling apart.
5142 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been woodworking for ten years, and for all ten of those years I have been hearing that Forrest blades are the best. Despite this, I found it hard to spend this much on a saw blade when I could get very good performance from a Freud blade costing one third to one half as much. Armed with an Amazon gift certificate (a birthday present) I finally convinced myself to buy one of these blades.
Money well spent.
2087 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This sander seems to work much, much better than the Dewalt. The dust collection seems to be better (not as much dust flying around in the air while using it) and it does not get as hot as the Dewalt. Also there are not any consumables on this sander that you're going to have to buy. With the DeWalt, there is an O-ring that needs replacing every once in while for its dust collection. Better yet, the base takes either 5 or 8 hole sanding discs. Much better sander with regard to operation, dust collection, and cost.
4565 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used a lot of different wood glues and have never had any problems with Titebond-2.
78 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Product did not work on arrival!
I used to make plywood inserts but for the money and quality I would just buy another if it is ever needed
9309 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 For the price of 50ft polyurethane hose from the big box stores you can get this hose. Very high quality and a great price from Amazon. Mine did not come with black end caps, but no big deal to me.
+ The nylon synthetic handle rarely slips in your hand
5120 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm new to woodworking and needed a good blade to help not to tax my contractor saw motor and this one does well. I have a Ridgid 3650 and I've ripped and crosscut some 2x4 Douglas Fir for a recent project and the cuts were nice and smooth and clean. This is a great combination blade and I look forward to years of use.
7624 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These blades are not quite as durable as the LENOX gold blades but they work very well and are excellent quality. I bought these for my Bosch 12v hacksaw and they work great in the tool. Oh yeah, great price on Amazon as usual.
3714 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great sander, ample power, belt changes and tracking adjustments are a snap. However, one time during use, I inadvertently let the power cord get too close to the drive wheel. The tool sucked the cord up, wedging the cord between the sanding belt and the tool housing, and grinding the motor to a halt. The cord was easily repaired, but the drive belt (which connects the motor to the drive wheel) was shot and needed to be replaced. The moral of the story is to keep a close eye on the cord, and keep it away from the drive wheel at all times. Other than that, the tool has performed flawlessly.
I must say that if you're serious about your cabinets or what ever you just should not
4748 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great power, adjustments, and accuracy. This tool should last me a long time and help with alignment of my projects.
2983 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is my first ROS, and it's great. The hook-and-loop sandpaper goes on and off quickly, and it stays put while sanding.
6464 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great item for the price
2160 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 can now go through studs if ever have to put wires on an addition. lot cheaper if would of came from a department store
I have an old Milwaukee 1101 D-handle drill, that was owned by a contractor, its body looks terrible, but the drill works like it is brand new. When a tool takes a day after day beating like that and still run well ,it it's a great tool.
The shroud is approximately 6 inches in diameter at the intake, permitting full range of motion for a 5 inch pad. I have not used it with a 6-inch pad, but it should work if the pad has dust-collection holes. The edge of this shroud is quite flexible, and it can be adjusted pretty close to the pad or farther away. I have not noticed a difference in the amount of dust collected based upon the position of the shroud, although the instructions say that it should be "placed as close as possible to the top surface of the pad." The outlet of the shroud is the Porter-Cable one-inch outside diameter standard.
3734 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just the best device to move your equipment.
1575 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worth the money.
7720 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You just can't beat this well made hammer. My dad had one was I was a kid, and I always wanted one.
8289 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Maybe it's my ignorance and unfamiliarity with a dado blade, but the guide detailing what chippers, blades and shims to use for a size isn't 100% accurate. Otherwise cuts perfectly
2033 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Not much to say about these factory router bushings; they fit into the router base and the ring screws onto the bushing to hold it into place. I haven't used all of the bushings, but the three that I have used functioned as intended.
Went home (without any bulbs) looked on the internet..... found them for 44 cents! Ordered 20 bulbs. Arrived about 4 or 5 days later. Took one out of the box..... but it under the magnafier alongside the original.... exact match in every way. Replaced the ones burned out..... they worked fine, and no problems since.
2217 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Got it Thanks!!
The base has a strong clamp with silicone pads that will attach to objects up to about 1 in. thick. The clamp is also cleverly designed to hold the lamp head, with the flexible neck forming a ring to be used as a handle or to attach to a bag.
1576 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It works but not sure the quality and how long it will last.
4143 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does exactly as it is supposed to do, guide the saw down the board. Works great, too bad it does not fit the indent in the hard case made for the circular saw.
2463 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this light to be used during emergencies, replaced the standard bulb with a Cree 13.5 LED bulb. and purchased a 14.4 volt DeWalt battery pack. This is an AWESOME combination. THe Flashlight operates for a continuous 40 hours before dying, with about 400 lumens of brightness. We had a several day power outage as a result of a recent hurricane, and this light made all the difference.
3125 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I like the basic design and the fact that the tool can be lifted and rolled around with the push of 1 foot lever. But, don't underestimate the cost of the wood (or square metal tube) braces, needed to put it all together. That can easily add $40-$50 to the cost of the finished product, unless you happen to have spare 1 1/2 inch hardwood available. (Not 6/4 lumber, since that ends up slightly narrower when planed).
1061 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Everything as expected. Description was accurate, mounting clips were included. Don't hesitate to purchase this product. Great value for the money.
I bought the 7518 instead of buying the motor by itself in case I ever had a reason to run it out of the table. But honestly, I'm just a belt and suspenders guy, I can't imagine ever using it outside of the table - it is just too big a beast, and what would I ever do outside of the table that requires this much power ? (Brief pause while someone tells me what I would do outside the table that requires that much power.)
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4251 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Quality makes all of the difference in a dado. This is a quality product that performs very well. Yes it is a bit pricey, but you get great results so it is definitely worth it.
I replace 3 burned bulbs in Malibu lights. They appear to be nice and bright. save the rest as spares.
8021 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fast shipping Great price
2585 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I must move my saw from storage to the center of my shop before I can use it. I had to install 3" swivel casters. Now can move the saw very easily. You must be very careful since it is top heavy. If you watch, great item.
4221 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Unfortunately, I ordered the JBR14 and needed the JRB14A. I didn't realize this, however, until I was most of the way through the installation process. The gulde bar in the 14 is larger thatn the 14A. Check you saw to see if there is an A at the end of the model number. I will give AMAZON 5 Stars for the return process and their outstanding customer service. One of the reasons I am a repeat customer for so many things, is the consistent, high quality expierence.
9067 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I wanted a framing nailer for personal projects so spent considerable time researching on-line at various sites. I finally called a friend who is a builder and asked what he used and recommended. He said he owns and uses several different brands of nailers, but when he gets busy on a site he always reaches for his Paslode first. Based mainly on the recommendation of a professional, I purchased a used Paslode. My first use has been framing two new rooms in my basement. Not having to share an enclosed space with my compressor or stretch an air line from outside was famous. The Paslode was quick, convenient, and worked like a charm. It's a small thing, but the squared body of the engine lets you lay it down on the floor and the handle remains upright and easy to quickly grab when you need it. When I first got it I suffered a few misfires and slow operation, so I gave it a thorough cleaning per the operators manual. The process was relatively simple if you follow the book and the difference was immediate. It doesn't bump fire, but will spit out fasteners as fast as I can pull the trigger. The one thing I did not read about in any of my research are the fumes. Because it uses butane fuel the exhaust has a distinct odor to it. In an enclosed environment like my basement you really start to notice it after awhile, and it gave me a slight headache until I opened a window. Bottom line: I do not regret my decision to purchase the Paslode as my only framing nailer. All my other nailers (Hitachi coil roofing, Bostitch and Senco finish nailers, and Bostitch brad nailer)are air nailers, but for the convenience and ease of use I love just being able to grab my Paslode and drive a few nails without all the setup of compressor and air lines first. Now I'm looking for more projects so I have an excuse to use it :o)
827 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Much better price then the Feit bulbs I used to order from Amazon. As others have stated the bulb is a little shorter, but the light output is still the same.
6426 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fantastic wood glue. I use it for furniture and all wood repairs. It is super strong.
3788 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I am happy with the quality, but on some of the shims, it is very hard to read the thickness marking. I just use a set of calipers to verify.
Nevertheless, I am extremely happy with this saw. THe only reason it got 4 stars instead of 5 was because of the included accessories (and lack of an included rip fence).
2096 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have used my 2 333's for over 2 years. I have never had a problem with them and have found that they are the most used sanders in my shop.
4201 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Freud make great blades.
1544 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These bulbs are of fair quality. They fit my under cabinet lights perfectly. Beware there are different length's for the same bulbs. Not listed on the bulbs I had. So I had to measure before ordering replacement's. I will update on how long these last in future.
9601 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased the Goodyear 045 3/8" by 50'air hose for one reason! It's the best they make. The air hose is made of reinforced rubber. I had a cheap plactic hose, knots every time you wanted to use it,or would colisipe and cut off the air supply and there you go trying to find and untangle it. Simple the rubber hose cost a little more but you will not have any of the above problems!! I purchased my rubber Goodyear air hose from Amazon .com. Lewis Baker
9457 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This tool was priceless for my new deck floor work. I don't know how people do it without one of these. I hope whoever invented this tool is making lots of money because they deserve it.
The Xtra Flex 2 LED Book Light is both attractive and functional. Plus, it is very affordable and reasonably priced. You really can't go wrong with this one!
4220 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this Freud 8" Super Dado set, hoping to improve on my Sears Excalibur adjustable. Success! The adjustable Sears blade left a slight roundness at the bottom of the cut. When making finger joints, you could see a slight belly where the bottom of the groove met the flats of the adjoining finger. With the Freud Super Dado, it makes a perfectly flat mating. Not even a thousandths of a gap anywhere along the edge of it.
-Nigel
- can turn on 1 or 2 LED's
3092 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 worked as replacement for my 24 volt ridgid flashlight, awesome and fast shipping
8007 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Unfortunately - or fortunately - I own several Veritas bevel-up low angle planes, including the $139 'standard' low angle block plane about the same size as this one.
8431 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I looked at this tool in a local store because I'm installing crown in an older house. It is very well made and deserves more than one star, but while I was in the store I found a simple plastic tool for measuring angles called "mite-r-gage". It gives you an accurage measurement which you then compare with a crown table that gives you the angle and bevel for flat cuts on a compound miter saw.
UPDATE: I am now upgrading this book light to 5 stars because I feel it's worth it in spite of its high cost. I just replaced one of the 2 lights I initially bought because my dog got hold of one of them and chewed it to pieces. I value book lights so much that I can't stand the thought of being without one on one of our long night-time drives, and these book lights have held up so well (except for the dog chewing up one of them). Thus I decided to replace the one I lost with the exact same model. The problem I have is because I married a New York driver, which could make anybody's nerves raw. Reading a book in the car at night (or in the daytime, for that matter) keeps me from watching the road while he's driving and thus keeps me from turning into a nervous wreck before we reach our destination.
642 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Difficult to charge and started falling apart and not charging after a month .
In any case, through this and other products, Milwaukee has converted me from a web developer with fixer-upper ambitions to a full-on, Tim-Allen parodied, tool nerd.
5474 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fast shipping!, great quality! very handy thing to have in a house!, my father hasn't used it yet but he told me that he likes it! and that maybe we could use it somehow in the house to vacuum our wooden-floors or carpets ? so thank you.
3964 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 i had the unfortunate experience of owning a dewalt 433 piece o junk belt sander , a great idea gone very wrong . it seems there are fewer and fewer manufacturers out there making sanders so choices are limited. fortunately makita has perfected this unit and it is a delight to use . very stable , not too loud , excellent dust pick up , super easy belt changes and perfect tracking , not to mention the long cord and the ability to run 4x24 belts . this sander actually makes me want to sand things .
2) It came with the wrong sized allen-head screws for adjusting the router plate.
7699 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My husband loves this set. He uses any time he needs a circular hole, all you need to use this set is a drill. Most sets have other pieces you need to buy but not this one. The set is sturdy, has a nice case, and seems like it will last a while. Don't expect the circular pieces to stay white though, they seem to lose their paint rather quickly. Think it would be better if they just didn't paint them but that doesn't matter to much husband either way. A great set for many uses and certainly for more than just electricians.
6815 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This wrench will give you the same results as any other wrench, except the sore muscles. It is so amazingly light! To really appreciate its lightweightness, you have to pick a regular-weight wrench, and then pick this one up. You will feel the difference!
9787 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I am an electrician of over 30 years. I bought a Checkpoint level some years ago because of the 30 degree bubble, the super strong magnets, the durable construction and because it was Made in the USA. It was by far the best torpedo level I ever owned.
8458 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Top Quality tool! Made very well, works like a charm. This is a precision tool so you'll want to find a safe place to store it and not toss it in your toolbox. We all know that there are very few true 90 degree corners, but you'll be surprised just how far off many corners really are. This tool brings a new level of accuracy to your work and it shows in the finished product. Don't know how I got along without one for so long. I feel it's well worth the price.
4324 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 i like tools in general.
6831 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great
- A bit difficult to control
9904 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What is there to say outside it holds like a champion on pipe anyway you put it on, I have not used it for bending pipe as of yet But I have seen a few people at working using for it.
The bulb itself is correct but the glass neck is twice as long compared to standard bulbs. No Idea on longevity since I only have 1 fixture this long bulb fits and I just put it in.
JJK
9218 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you need this kind of product thisis a very great purchase as it is well built and very strong.
I have to agree with the other reviewers that it's too difficult to remove the motor from the base. I do the router dance - I clamp the router between my knees and twist the motor away from the base with all I got to seperate the two pieces. Ugghh!! Wayyy too cavemanish.
I also own the Freud Diablo D0860S, which I like almost as much. It's about 1/3 cheaper and I think gives a slightly smoother cut, due to greater tooth count. Cut quality of the two blades is the same for practical purposes. The LU91R008 gets my vote due to the way it slices through trim with almost no effort. Over the course of the workday I believe the LU91R008's ease of use will have a big impact on user fatigue, resulting in fewer mistakes, better quality and greater productivity.
Hobby Shops sell computer operated chargers and dischargers for a wide range of battery types but most cost over $100.00.
587 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a couple cheap book lights and found them to be what I paid for = worthless. I was not excited about buying this one reading the low reviews. It is an excellent book light: full page coverage, light color is easy on the eyes, simple attachment to my Kindle 2 leather cover back, sturdy, flexible and holds it's position, switch works easily and well. I do not understand the complaints on this light. I highly recommend this light, as well as the "one battery and one LED" Flex travel model.
1418 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Went to Home Depot with my wife to get bulbs. I told her that I wanted to look on the internet first before spending $6.00 for one bulb. I was able to get 10 for less than the price of the one at Home Depot. They work perfectly
3690 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I always wanted Porter Cable belt sander. I had an old Ryobi and it lasted for years doing continual carpentry work...but I knew it was not a great machine. I got this 352VS from Amazon 5 years ago, put about 8 hours on it (no longer doing carpentry full-time)...and a few weeks ago did some light-duty sanding on a piece of furniture. The belt started slipping and then stopped. Opened the tool and found the drive pulley is plastic, not metal. It had sheared at the "hub". Seems foolish for Porter Cable to have replaced at 40-cent metal pulley with a 15 cent plastic pulley but that's what they did. My local tool repair guy told me they did this for a while. Now they are back to metal, supposedely, but who knows what else they changed. Now that DeWalt has bought Porter Cable, who knows what things will be like in the future.
2942 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great
3859 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just got it and it fits my Steel City 20530 17" dril press beautifully! Bolted right on including the fence. Haven't used it yet but wanted to know.
There are two settings...high with 2 LED's on, and low with 1 LED on. I like using high when there is other light in the room, but inadequate light for reading. I like using low when the room is completely dark.
7503 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This my helper and proud to have it , great helper , , going to buy one for my older son .
7657 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 classic hammer. It is like a investment piece that I hope to have forever. I have actually bought them as house warming gifts for a few of my friends. Great quality and a nice sturdy feel. I like the 16oz because it is a little more manageable with the smaller projects but still good in driving the bigger nails.
* Depth of cut is easy to change and the plunge action feels perfect for a router of this heft.
* Pros: Slightly lower cost, plastic clamp covers, slightly better foot design
One interesting thing. Klutz that I am, I managed to bring the guard down into the blade and take a chunk out of the middle piece (the 'upper' guard). While the saw continued to work fine I discovered that there is a wind tunnel effect under the guard and the blade would whistle loudly. When I put in the replacement part (Delta parts and service is excellent, by the way) I found I had to carefully adjust the guard to get rid of the noise. Now it's fine and I'm back to being a happy sawyer.
840 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Installed these lights after being very careful not to touch the metal tips with my fingers after reading about it. Two units went out very fast and I didn't use the lights often, so I had to replace them. Luckily I had spares with this purchase.
EVERY expensive table saw has blade-stiffeners like these as STOCK equipment. Superb saws (>$10,000) have stiffeners / dampeners for a reason: Their engineers understand the importance of keeping blade-vibration to a minimum.
These are 40 to 50% less expensive than the Bessey K-body clamps, so you can get MORE clamps for the same investment.
2392 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I really like this light. I brought this one to replace the first light I have had for a several years. The first one was out of warranty and the flex broke near the base of the base of the light. It still worked, but you couldn't hold it in position. Hoping they have improved the design. You can bend this to just about position to get light on something and free both hands to work on it. Uses the standard Dewalt 18v rechargeable batteries. Has a spot in the light to carry a spare blub, it's near the blub, remove the cover like you are going to replace the blub and you will see the small hole to drop a blub in. My first one came if a spare, now they don't. The blub lasts a long time, but if you don't want to be without light drop in a spare just in case. I own three different Dewalt 18v lights and if I need to work and free both hands this is the one I pick off the shelf. I gave it 4 of 5 stars because of the concern it too may break the flex again and need replaced. Amazon's price was great, cheaper to buy the new light than the part to repair the old one.
Also, you should consider making or buying a broader base for hand-held work with this. The stock base is big compared to most routers, but the machine sure benefits from having my homemade base. (one-foot square, 3/8" thick lexan)
9964 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great product
8761 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does the same job that my more expensive saws do.
Blade cover was easy to remove and attach. One of these days I may actually use it.
There are comparable tables/fences out there but you really cannot go wrong with this setup. I honestly cannot see what they could have done better, the fit and finish are #1 and there are no missing components and most of all it doesn't have a "cheap" feel to it. You all know what I mean. I am a 100% made in USA guy but if this is made in China I gotta vote for it.
1068 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Buyer beware!
1135 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Get ten for the price of two. No kidding, this 10-pack was a good dollar less than I'd have paid for just two bulbs at retail.
I mainly use beading, round-over, and small straight cutting bits to modify oak, poplar, and MDF trim. The router's small size makes it easy to modify trim in place when necessary and to work on small pieces. The base's diameter provides a really good balance between stability and small size.
One everything is in place and adjusted the Uniguard is a pleasure to work with. It never seems to be in the way and there is plenty of clearance. If you are looking for a reasonably priced blade guard with a lot of flexibility, the Uniguard is worth serious consideration. Especially if you have a friend to help you install it.
4736 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good quality. Works great for our woodworking projects.
I have used most brands and for some reason I always use this one. The Bosch plunge was good but didn't last very long. My experience with Bosch tools has been that they don't last too long. The PC belt sander and half sheet sander are older than the router and they work perfect.
6812 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Milwaukee 48-55-0711 Steel Carrying Case
Dewalt is a bit stingy with saw blades, only 2 come with the saw. I'm learning that blade supply can be a tough hunt, and Amazon's selection is not either a good start or final destination. If you're new to it, it seems that Olson blades are something of the standard. Best so far best for selection/price is a site named scrollit . com. Rockler and Woodcraft aren't much better than Amazon.
866 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The only MR11 I use. Last a long time even in harsh conditions. I use for all my outdoor lighting.
4516 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great tool. Well built and cuts perfect slots.
Incidentally, me a router lift is no more than an extremely expensive and unnecessary (unless you are a production shop) item. $300 for a wee bit of convenience doesn't cut it for me unless I find a smoking deal on one. Plus, the bending over or squatting to change settings or bits is much-needed exercise! 1/64th inch incremental changes in bit height are a piece of cake with this router, without a router lift.
7033 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These appear to work fine. The plastic is a little harder than I expected. Still they work OK, do not mare the clamped wood.
These are relatively small gigs on a really great compressor. I only spent so many words on them so that the engineers might just read this. It seems they will have plenty of time to correct this before the ones I own wear.
5) PSA paper (uses adhesive). Not much fun.
7050 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've been using these with my Pony Pipe Clamps for over ten years now. My originals are still working great and have never cracked, hardened or otherwise deteriorated like so many plastic parts do. Hopefully this newest set will perform as well. I recently expanded my pipe clamp collection and wouldn't be without these pads. It saves a lot of time not having to maneuver makeshift blocks between the clamp and the work piece. I've tried a few of the imported clamps and keep coming back to these old standards.
Strong reverse angle on the cat's paw end that enables easy pick-prying.
2574 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I Like it
9939 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 BOUGHT IT FOR THE DEWALT DRILL THAT I BOUGHT FOR MY SUMMER PROJECTS. I REALLY HAVE NOT USED IT YET SO WAIT AND SEE.
2611 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This stand works great for the De-Walt scroll saw. It is sturdy and allows you to be able to work around the entire front and side area of the saw. The legs come with welded plates at the bottom so that the stand can be lagged to the floor or a wooden platform. Very well made.
4382 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This block plane is very similar to the old block plane I used to have. It is a working mans tool and will last for years. It has grinder marks on the sides and sole , but that doesn't hurt the function. It is sharp to my surprise and only needs a little touch up to make it super sharp.
7613 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This is the worst piece of junk . I've been building built ins for many a year and always found Black & Decker to be half way decent but somebody was sleeping on this one,never again and the instructions made by someone who was an idiot. I had to put my own bolts lock washers and locking nuts. Probably have to get a piece of 3/4 inc sanded plywood to secure the top of the work bench. This is rated for 500 pounds I wouldn't put 50 pounds on it.
9644 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very handy
967 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 much cheaper than hardware store, works fine.. didn,t need a case of them but will never run out
7564 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 a little too tight to fit with my Milwaukee saw.
3589 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Although I had to drill holes to fit my Craftsman drill press, the basic setup was reasonably easy. The result was a very sturdy little stand -- perfect for many bench top tools. Its weight and construction make for a very stable base. Comparing it to, for example, a similar stand (sold by the same store from which I bought the drill press,) there is simply no comparison to be made. This Delta stand is far superior. I will probably buy another soon for my bench grinder.
5014 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This saw is great. Powerful, smooth operation. I use this more than almost any other power tool I have, except my drills. I do wish I had gone with the 7.25 inch version instead of the 8.25 inch. The 7.25 inch would have met my requirements, and the 8.25 inch blades aren't sold in many stores, and the 8.25 inch does not have a case available. However, this is still a great saw.
8382 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great hammer, building an awesome tool bag ;)
The hammer in question was, of course, a 16 ounce straight claw leather handled Estwing, and later, when I got old enough to do more than fetch tools--when I actually started swinging a hammer myself--then I understood. That Estwing was just plain RIGHT. It felt right, it struck right, it was absolutely rigid and true, and despite the way the old leather handle may have looked to my childish sensibilities, the thing just felt really good in your hand. There was no contest. It was by far the best of the half dozen or so hammers my dad had scattered about.
4200 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Do not use on the older 14" jet band saw with hex bar support for the blade height. It can be done but it takes a lot of custom modifications and the purchase of a new bar and machine work on the end
4115 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I will qualify this review by saying that I've only had the Freud SD508 Dado stack for a few weeks. In that time, I've used it to make dado cuts in Baltic birch plywood, HD 'sand ply' plywood, hard maple, yellow birch, poplar, MDF and MDF with laminate. In all of these materials, I was impressed with the flatness of the bottom of the dado and the clean edges at the top of the cut. The outside blades do leave a light scoring mark in the bottom of the cut, but that's about it to my eye.
9617 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 the best there is worth the price
I put in the new bulb and ran it for a charge worth. Quite a difference. The light out put is whiter than the basic cheep bulbs, the spot on the road is larger for the same pitch, it actually seemed to get brighter on the second use even though the battery was lower annnnnnd it ran longer than with the cheep bulbs for the same charge. I can say that because the run time is within a minute or less for each commute period. I guess I am back with Dewalt bulbs for the difference they make.
1505 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What a deal work great on my old Malibu lights.
6575 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this to install on my Rouseau portable table saw stand. It will let me use the router with the fence. I will mount the router fence to the table fence.
1591 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good quality
3547 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Powerful. A little heavy and tiring when working on vertical surfaces such as a boat hull. But beats all other alternatives.
2044 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just as described. Good product at a good price. Highly recommend.
2173 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a portable battery car jumper pack that has a light on it. That bulb burned out and these 12 volt lights work perfectly for a replacement.
4558 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 By bolting this to my saw fence, I can add or remove the buddies any time I want. For cuts that put the fence close to the blade, I remove the back buddy so it won't hit my blade guard or splitter. You could bolt the buddies directly to your fence but adding this track makes the buddies more adaptable. They work great.
8678 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent product.
When I bought this sander, I figured that "dust free" meant less dust. I thought it would just be an improvement over my other sanders. Not so! With this sander, dust free really means dust free. With the Fein sander, attached to the Fein Turbo II dust collector, there is absolutely no dust in the air at all! I have a bright shop light right over my sanding table, and after I am done sanding I cannot see anything floating around in there. Definitely close to 100% dust collection.
1308 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Thank you! This is exactly what I needed, couldn't find locally. The price was good and they arrived quickly.
4125 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My first Dado set and I love it. Have used a few times now and if you follow the directions you won't go wrong.
7217 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great pockets screws. Work great in soft wood which I use a lot. Stick with the fine ones for hard wood.
Should make out to be a great gift for the bookworm in your life - even if they already have one!
1574 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Product was as expected.
3398 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I ended up getting a pair and they are very good quality! The push button quick adjust works great and I really use these clamps alot. I highly recommend them! No regrets!
6282 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought a cheap polisher for $30 that did a lousy job polishing the
1757 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought my first Porter Cable 330 Speed Bloc in 1985. Back then they were around $50.00 and on the tool it said "Proudly Made In The USA". I still have that sander and it works flawlessly. The only thing I have had to do to it is change the pad a couple of times because I like to use the adhesive backed sandpaper and after awhile it wears out.
9396 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Grate for home or light work. Air fitting end are tapered at bit so your couplers will not thread all the way back. This is nothing new with air tools. Bit of liquid thread tape and your good.
2896 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They fit perfect and was not that hard to install. I am a woodworker and have received unplanned wood of which I have to plane. It is all hardwood and the knives would great.
3736 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I don't know why some reviewers have stated that this drill is not variable speed or is not reversible - it's both. There's a little switch at the bottom where you can change the direction. This drill has been a great help due to its compact size and power. Two of my truck's starter bolts broke off and I could not get them out by any means: vise grips, welding a nut, etc., so I had to drill them out. The drill worked like a charm - powerful and compact enough to do the job.
6610 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have just made my router table and so far so good. I'm yet to find out if this will stand the test of time
4039 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the very best stacked, or any other, dado set I've owned and I have a few. I was very impressed by how clean the dado were and I have had only excellent results.
1237 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best for the $
* Very good battery life (a big problem for other lights I have owned)
the dado blades is quite handy.
5134 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 i have only used 50.00 or so blades in the past.on the reviews only did i decide to go with this blade.i am glad i did its as good as everyone says.now i want another for a spare.
I hook it up to my shop vac and it gives me the freedom to move around without having to drag the shop vac to each side of the car. Highly recommended!
note: a drill chuck and a 1/4" socket adapter is a must have addition.
I probably would've given 5 stars if this had fit my drill. I still can't figure out why it didn't, maybe I'm reading my model number wrong...
2623 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this saw pretty much on a daily basis. I do a lot of scrolling and I've had this saw since mid Feb and it is still going strong. I hope it will last for many years to come. My Shop Fox died after 6 months! The packaging was wonderful and there was a warning on top of the saw that tells not to try to lift it out of the box by the arm of the saw. Every thing was there and all I had to do was attach the table and then blade and put a hunk of scrap wood on it and then went on to scroll!
7822 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The perfect balance and weight maximizes power for every drive of the nail. The perfect balance on this hammer reduces arm and wrist fatigue.
1976 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Will really work the wood. Power plus
You will find old fashioned quality and fit with this item. The blade is chromed as well as the scale on the protractor. This does matter as exposed steel will dull making the scales hard to read. Rust never sleeps.
6009 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Well made, sufficiently strong for its purchase, price is fine. I use these to mount board material on a work bench. I have other types of clamps for other uses. You must really want the plastic caps (to avoid damage) A full metal clamp gives a better grip and position stability. The height of the upper clamp needs to be small to provide clearance for a disk saw. That height could have been a little less for me. I had a similar set, it was stolen, and after that I bought these.
6105 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 With some foam tape and a pvc 90 this is a great accessory to a small system.
3453 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As stated elsewhere, if you don't need 130 lbs of torque, and most of us dont, this is a great gun. Two things worth mentioning though:
It is an excellent, premium circ saw with the crucial adjustment feature ALL other saws in this price-range lack.
5495 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Hitachi's M12V is a big beast of a router. It's not the heaviest around (I think Porter-Cable has that distinction), but I found its combination of weight and power really too much to allow precise handheld operation. Luckily, the only significant handheld use I had to put it to was to plunge cut the melamine board that I dropped my Woodpeckers PlungeLIFT table insert into. Hitachi includes a 1/2" straight cutting bit in the package, and I used this to cut out my table. I bobbled a bit at the end of a couple of the cuts because the momentum of the charging M12V was a bit more than I was prepared for. And changing bits requires one hand on the wrench, one hand on the spindle lock, and two knees to hold the router -- another reason why the M12V is best used in a table.
Just remember to never strike any other hardened steel with this quality of hammer. Since it is hardened, you can crack other hardened steel tools with it. That's another reason I don't like nail-sets. Since some are made of brittle-hard steel, they can break. Small chunks fly off. That's why you need safety glasses for using something as simple as a hammer, not just for power tools. Believe me, I found out the hard way. It's no fun getting a hot piece of steel removed from your leg. Plus blood looks unprofessional on white overalls. If you DO need a nail-set, get the good ones made of tempered steel. The slight difference in cost is miniscule and could prevent injury.
The parts are very well made and machined - no compromises anywhere. Of course, when I figured it out I spent nearly as much to enhance my 14" band saw as it would have cost to by an 18" saw in the first place. But that's another issue entirely. If you are trying to improve what you have, this kit is the way to go. If you're shopping for a new saw than the standard advice is buy the very biggest you can - it's cheaper in the long run.
I found myself reaching for the Jorgensen & Dewalt clamps for most of the glue-ups of the small parts. The Jorgensen is definately the most robust of the 4, has the best ergonomics, and easily the largest pads. There is a lot more product for the money put into the Jorgensen clamp! The dewalt is also excellent in function, as it clamps well, pads stay flat, has the largest throat depth, tied with the Jorgensen for max jaw capacity. I did not notice any functional difference due to the smaller pad surface area on a clamp this small. The Dewalt's are not as ergonomic as the Jorgensen clamp, but the smaller pads DO allow it to fit the 1-1/4" dog holes in my workbench, while the Jorgensen's are too bulky to fit through the holes.
5099 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 will not work for this project but may use later.
Clip works well in most situations.
I replaced it after I lost my first one and the second one had MAJOR problems (it says G3 on it). The level was VERY inacurate on every bubble, the bubbles in all of the vials were too small in relation to the lines on the vial which made it very difficult to read (even if they were acurate) and it was not Made in the USA. The only remaining good features are the durability and strong magnets, WHAT VALUE IS THAT TO AN INACURATE LEVEL? NONE!!
3966 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought a 9924DB in 1988 and have used it almost continuously since.
4724 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Major disappointment on my Delta table saw. It claims to work with my type of table saw however the insert in shorts by a couple of inches. Solutions, I made my own Zero clearance inert. Buy be ware! Triple check that it fits your brand of table saw. I did and still wasted my money.
2415 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It is a good as the old Porter Cable saws that were available 20 years ago. Easy to handle and safe tool.
945 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good value
If you're planning on gearing up for even limited production, or building an entire kitchen, consider getting the all-metal Kreg with built in clamp. For about twice the cost (once you buy the accesories already included with this jig) you'll have a unit than can be bench mounted and sets up in a couple of seconds.
4924 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works great with tons of power. When you need to remove a lot of material, get some 40 grit paper and watch all the sawdust appear!!!!!
9018 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I did not buy a Stibila level but the case seemed like a good value and idea. My level fits great and it also had room [tight] for a 72" straight edge. I am sure it will stretch a bit with use. case is excellent quality. the trade tool store in my area wanted nearly $50 for the same case [crazy!]. You will not be disappointed. As others have commented we wish the zipper opening was a bit bigger/longer though.
What more can I say?
5257 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly what I needed
9489 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 one word GREAT
I loved the convenient shaft lock for much easier changing of bits over the PC's. But the real cherry in the pie was its
I called Delta immediately and to my suprise, a human answered the phone! No waiting, no music on hold and no message telling me how important my call was to them. They took my information and they agreed to send out replacement parts. Satisfied that I wouldn't need to return the rest of the unit, I decided to go ahead and install it.
I brought this tool home on a Sunday and had to cut up 15 pallets to downsize them for garbage disposal. If you've EVER had the fun task of cutting up pallets, you can appreciate that the wood is FULL of nails (everywhere) and it's genuinely very hard, dense wood. Has to be to support the loads that pallets carry. I chucked in a new Milwaukee blade and 30 minutes later there was over 10 pounds (yes I weighed it!!) of sawdust and a BUNCH of small boards left. Saying the Milwaukee cut the boards like a hot knife through butter, in my mind, does a disservice to the hot knife! I ran the saw until it became so hot I couldn't hold it anymore, which is being overly severe to any tool; I just wanted to see if Milwaukee's vaunted reputation was as deserved as people say. It is. The saw NEVER stopped running; I honestly believe I could have put on gloves and kept going, but did allow the saw to cool down and resumed cutting. If a nail was hit, it bucked a little and just went on through it. It's a beast, plain and simple.
5968 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Does not maintain I.D cross section, so flow isn't what it should be.
This one seems to me a very good compromise between ruggedness and suppleness (If I may use such a word without jeopardizing my manliness).
5549 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent quality. This is my first router table and I am extremely pleased with the quality, construction, and materials of this table.
5341 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great fit good purchase
8045 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What more can I say? Construction Master 5 fits in it. No more falling out of my pouch while I'm running up or down stairs.
851 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 XLNT product WDBA!
- two levels of brightness (very helpful)
Now here is the fun fact that refutes some negative reviews. When the rollers are positioned as I described ( front roller well in front of the blade and back roller an inch or two behind the blade) you can move the fence to within a 16th inch of the blade and rip VERY narrow pieces. The rollers are actually to the LEFT of the blade while the fence is close to the RIGHT of the blade. This is VERY handy for making narrow strips such as those we use for edge-banding or long strips for boat building.
6537 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These little rascals are expensive for what they consist of. I happened to buy three different brands in a short period, thinking that they should all be generally the same--they are not. The quality of the wood, how the parts are attached and the beefiness of the screws set this apart from the other two. I was surprised that the Bessey product was rather cheaply made in comparison. The differences might not be so apparent unless they were side by side. These get used frequently in my shop and all three serve the purpose, the Jorgensen just a bit better.
1383 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 the bulbs came fast and were way cheaper than the local stores, just a hint wear plastic gloves while installing, as your fingers will cause early failure of bulbs.
8027 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used this bit with the DEWALT D25213K 1-Inch D-Handle Three Mode SDS Hammer and it performed as expected for a chisel bit on concrete block, not much to tell. The chisel is 10in end-to-end, 9/16in shaft, tip tapers to a flat chisel point 2in long x 3/4in wide.
12 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Was a little skeptical at first . a flow heater is a different creature than a tank but after a few lessons on how to get hot water I had to turn the beast down ! If it lasts with out service problems this will be the best buy of the year on Amazon . congrats to the designer
This light can also be used during power outages, which are fairly frequent where we live.
6740 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 We had house leaks and needed to continue to monitor the moisture level in the wood (ceiling) and drywall. My home inspector recommended this one as an inexpensive alternative to his $400+ Surveymaster moisture reader. However, this device was so inaccurate that made me doubt its usefulness.
4384 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I received the templet guide kit today. The kit was in good order and I was able to put the guide kit to work immediately by using the 1/2" guide with a 1/4" up spiral bit on my Freud 2000e router and a shop built shelf support jig. All performed as expected to punch shelf support holes in my cabinet sides. I did take the experience of another reviewer and torqued down the adapter ring with a pair of pliers to insure a secure fit. Probably a good idea to check all fasteners on the adapter plate periodically.
6706 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Didn't work and I sent it back. Maybe an issue with the particular unit I received... However, even maybe, I might suggest buying the General Tools & Instruments MMD4E Moisture Meter instead for about the same money.
5047 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 For the price this is a rip off. First, the "thin kerf" is five thou thicker and a comparable dealt blade, but I knew that going in and banked on the "legendary" clean cuts that are touted on the internet. Second, my first cut after installing: burned wood. I figured there might be some shmew do I did a couple more and kept getting the same result. My conclusion is this blade is not a horrible blade but is definitely mostly hype. Returning.
Be warned. I am new to using pneumatic tools and did not know that I needed to buy connectors to make it usable. Luckily I bought a swivel plug ( Bostitch BTFP72333 Industrial 1/4-Inch Series Swivel Plug with 1/4-Inch NPT Male Thread) and had the female connector around my house. I highly recommend the swivel plug. It made the job much easier.
I think this kit is a great idea. It might be all plastic, but is ideally suited for the purpose. Highly recommended.
The one-hand tightening and loosening mechanism is easy to master and is the same as larger Quick-grip bar clamps. If you scale your project to your tools, you will have no problems with these.
7245 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They are screws and they are the name brand so kinda of hard to go wrong
My apologies to CBConcept.
1547 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They definitely met my expectations and saved me a lot of money. I will order again if I need more.
I can NOT see a difference in the whiter and brighter part. Time will tell on the longevity part since I've replace one of each within a day of each other. ONE FINAL NOTE: Of the 6 lights I have, the 2 that burned out first were under the cabinets I use most. Since ALL 6 come on at the same time I think the bulbs are prone to vibration especially as they get older.
7350 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Could easily replace a couple dozen other clamps in my arsenal with these and be ahead of the game and the best part is length of the clamp is the same price for a 24" clamp or 8 foot one since you are most likely going to buy a ten foot bar at your local hardware store and have them cut it to your specs.
My old dremel blade in this style took many cuts before resorting to this. I love the Fein Multimaster tool but not the blades.
721 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Cheap Crap! they burn out fast and there pins seem slightly undersized.
It only comes with two cheap blades so buy more and better. I am a beginner scroller but I am getting better quickly with this machine. I use a 4x4 block to hold up the arm when I change blades or do internals as you see in the pics. Maybe the more expensive saw like Henger is better but for now this is good. If I do a lot of scrolling then I could justify a Henger machine but I don't, I work for my enjoyment not for income.
3104 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The caster on this base is poorly designed. It won't lift my Delta 6" jointer because the caster mechanism does not engage when I step on it. It barley comes in contact with the caster and so provides no leverage to lift the base. Others have had this problem, while others have had no problem at all, so it's probably hit-or-miss with this product. I am going to try to modify it so that it's usable. Don't waste your money.
Update: One poster mentioned the case. I neglected that part of the review. Where would this drill be without the case? Kudos to Dewalt for including a quality case for this tool. It stores the drill and the all-important bits to make it handy. My case is just as old as the drill, and it hasn't broken, warped, or cracked.
The XtraFlex2 gets great battery life, unlike the the itty-bittys, which I found went through batteries like crazy. Of course, the LED "bulbs" don't burn out like the itty-bitty blubs (and the XtraFlex2 doesn't heat up from its bulbs, either). The XtraFlex2's integrated battery pack is also great; no getting tangled up in a cord while you're in bed.
Definitely a great gift item .
9297 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nothing else compares. Milton wins hands down.
6131 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 UPDATE: I have since added a cheap 90-degree elbow and 6" tube of PVC tubing installed on one of the inlets to enhance the performance and it now operates AS GOOD as my dust deputy. So in all it's still a good cheaper alternative if you have the time to mod it.
6228 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Sawzall. Nails, studs, fence posts, rails, tree limbs all cut like butter. I recommend this tool for everyone from beginner to professional. The weight is not excessive. The blades are easy to insert and remove. Vibration is nominal. The only draw back is the lack of a saftey to prevent my four year old helper from accidentally starting the saw, but fortunately the quick disconnect power cord compensates.
798 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Most people will say that "a bulb is a bulb is a bulb," and while I wouldn't disagree I should add that, as others have pointed out, these bulbs are a bit bigger than the standard. I found the larger bulb is easier to handle and to guide into position.
I've also owned several other types of Estwing hammers and they're all just as good. You will never go wrong investing the extra $10-$20 for the Estwing since you will get better results and will never have to buy another one as long as you live.
980 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What more can I say? These are extremely cost effective replacements for indoor halogen lamps. These are fitted in two 3-bulb configurations in our upstairs landing and are subjects to long periods being left on plus many on-off cycles.
I would recommend it to anyone.
8188 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Estwing makes a good hammer. They are worth the extra money. I've used them for about 35 years and only once had one break. Even the hardware dealer told me it was the only one he'd ever seen that had broken. I bought this one for a gift and had it sent to the UK.
8663 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have worked construction for over 30 years and the Estwing hammer is all that I have ever owned. I hate thieves, that's why I had to buy a new hammer. You won't be sorry when you spend the money on this hammer.
5162 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good quality
1578 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They fit and work great. So far they are lasting quite well.
2321 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 helps to have a sharp blade!
1849 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect cuts everytime
The coiled wire probe does let you read the scale, where as with the "box probes" you are restricted to where it is probing.
8529 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Used in a ryobi tile saw. Good durability.
Nail depth adjustment is VERY hard to use.
9669 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 a quality american made, no air leak, when I see made in USA products, I gave them priority to get even a little more money, this case again I am not disapointed.
5040 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I use a DW 12" saw. This needs zero stars. This bag falls off when the blade arm is raised. After a half day of chopping it had pehaps 1/3 cup of sawdust with the rest on the floor. Sent back as defective. Don't waste your money unless you want to duct tape it on for looks. The other reviews about this problem were dead on.
Since the insert is extremely sturdy to begin with, this additional notch did not compromise the plate at all. It is just as stiff and flat after the modification.
3628 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I have a lot of Porter Cable tools, and I'm one of the company's biggest fans. I love their routers, their circular saws, their biscuit joiner, and I have them all. But this is without a doubt the worst value in a tool ever.
Long-term addition: I've had this drill for a few years now and there is one thing I should mention. If you may need it for the type of work where you need to have one hand holding your work while drilling with the other, you may want to get something lighter and smaller. I think Milwaukee makes a Holeshooter that is not called "Magnum". It has a smaller motor. Anyhow, between this drill and my Makita 12V 3/8" Ni-MH cordless things are pretty much covered. If I were to do it again, I would probably get the Milwaukee with the 1/2" chuck & side handle for the heavy duty stuff and a good 12 or 14.4 cordless for everything else. Just keep in mind that the 1/2" chuck on the Milwaukees won't take super-small bits.
I may have to invest in one of these for myself, after seeing how nice it is.
6391 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good price better than Lowes. Needed to assemble cabinets...accurate device also EZ to square up. Worked MUCH better than my old wood glue clamps.
Throat adjustment and depth adjustment were the reasons I picked this plane. The adjustment is there, but it will always be a little sloppy.
1110 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good Bulbs. They seem a little brighter than the old ones which had no branding. No issues, they work, and I guess thats all that matters.
7219 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are great screws in their own right. I love them for pocket hole joinery but I also am using them to hang new windows. The self tapping is terrific, the pan head does not go through the plastic flashing, the the square drive holds the screw securely while I am one handed drilling them while hanging onto the ladder! I do not think they are weatherproof but after flashing and the trim, they will be protected enough. High quality screws, never have had one strip one me and the self tapping has NEVER caused the board to split even right near the edge.
8530 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good blade life
4249 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A case of "getting what you pay for"... and this a very good product. Functional, sharp, well-made, and comes with a decent case. No regrets in buying this.
I recommend getting the 24" track also. It's long enough to cover most of the fence and you only have to install it once. If you need a different position you loosen two screws. If you didn't have the track you would have to install the buddies each time you needed a new position. It's just more efficient with the track.
3630 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I make furiture and do some restoration work. This sander has been a time saver. I do not know how I would improve it. Others have told me this unit is hard to hold for extended periods, I have not found that to be the case. It cleans up very well. You will find it simple to change profiles and sand paper. Heat build up has not been a problem for me. This is a quality tool that has a fine fit and finish.
As you can tell, I am so very jazzed that I finally got this Dewalt.
294 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great book light. It gives off a bright light and is of good quality. Would recommend it to anyone as it is also a good value.
2697 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I seen the reviews about out of square and not locking into place into router plunger base. I checked square checked out fine, once locked down onto place the guide did not feel like it would move. Over all great product shipped right out got it the next day. I give it two thumbs up.
179 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Bright, bluish-white light
5891 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The screw would only turn about two revolutions before it got stuck. I assumed it would go the full length, but I was wrong. I ended up throwing it out. I couldn't find this size at home depot so I had to go online. Worthless.
Many woodworkers use various router set-ups to make grooves and there are times when that makes sense, but for those perfectly sized grooves and clean cuts nothing matches a good dado set. If you do this kind of work, then this set is a good choice. If you want to spend more, then certainly the Forrest dado set would be a very nice choice indeed.
6633 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 like it alot
and very strong. This 20 oz. hammer is more than adequate for the serious DIYer or even the professional
8951 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 After reading all of the reviews here I bought the 2700XL for my Makita 2703. I thought that it would be an improvement with regard to the fence and add some much needed table space. I realize in retrospect that I should have just sold the 2703 and bought a new saw. Here are the issues:
3480 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Birthday gift for my husband after he had to borrow one from a neighbor. He didn't think he needed one, but after using, had to have it.
7074 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The ladder is much more stable. It attaches easily and holds the ladder away from the eaves of the house allowing for easy cleaning of gutters. Since the purchase I have noticed many commercial contractors with ladders on the roofs of the trucks have this stabilizer on their ladders. Very happy with the purchase!
If you're looking for a bag the Makita 831253-8 is a perfect fit.
2982 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 While looking around in the tool department at the local Sears Store here in Fairbanks, Alaska, I noticed this sander on the shelf. I had heard how great Random Orbital Sanders were from various people, and since it was my birthday, I snatched it up and took it home. To date, I have used this sander for about everything! Initially, I used it to sand kitchen cabinets that I built from scratch and faced with Hard Maple. Then, after finding it did a better overall job than a belt sander, I sanded two cedar patio decks (ten by twelve ft, and 8-x 12 ft). I then used it to refinish the capping board (2"X 6" on my eaves) that had been badly weathered. I have used this sander without mercy for hours on end; I have dropped it from height approaching twenty feet, and have soundly thrashed it on too many projects to name. In short, it still operates like the day I took it out of it's box...four years ago. The grit of sandpaper you install determines this sander's versatility! A great buy for the money!
(1) On the brighter setting, it uses both of its LED lights; (2) on the dimmer setting, it uses only one.
Will have a tool to use for a life time.
7574 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Really happy with my new Estwing Hammer. Nicely balanced, looks great, comfortable, true American design and manufacturing. I actually feel like I instantly became more skilled in the art of hammering a nail. My thumb really appreciates this purchase!
8304 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 nice.
I would and probably will try a different reading if i were to do it again
The yellow rubber pads at the end of the jaws have a smooth finish, so if traction is required, you might not always have a good grip. The depth of the clamp is about 2.4, and you can usually increase the effective surface area, by placing a suitable flat object between the jaws, although there is a limit to what can be achieved.
2624 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been using this for a few weeks now and it works well. I also use it with some special blades that cut metal. It cuts through 3/16 steel with no problem and it doesn't make the machine bawk at all. It does need to be mounted down though it it tends to vibrate a bit making it hard to do precision work.
3038 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I replaced the base plate with this so I could better watch the cutting edge do it's work, cutting a curved thumb relief on banjo fingerboards - before I had to do it by feel.
Believe me, I keep all my equipment tuned as well as I can, but the original equipment guides just couldn't give me the consistency and accuracy I need.
816 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Don't do what I did and ASSUME the length would be OK. The bulbs are nice and they worked as long as I didn't put the lenses back on my light housings. These really are rather long -- MUCH longer than the ones I needed. As long as a 37mm long bulb will fit in your housing, you should have no issues.
In the meantime, I purchased a cheaper ($39.95) thin kerf Freud blade. It is just fine and I can buy 3 of them for the cost of 1 Forrest WWII and one sharpening. The Freud thin kerf cuts just as quickly with a nice finish.
5360 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No problems it was delivered as expected . I would order this product again in the future.
8704 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I finally had the opportunity to put this to use. I needed to cut some 15/32 inch dadoes to fit what supposedly is 1/2" plywood. Following the guide on the case insert, I stacked the left outside blade, a 1/16" spacer, a 1/8" chipper, the .020" & .012 shims and the right outside blade. I set the height and fence and proceeded to make my cuts. The results in poplar were excellent. The dado width was spot on and the 15/32" plywood fit into the dado beautifully. The edges were perfect and the bottoms were flat. There was minuscule tear out when exiting the dado (maybe a half dozen wood fibers not cleanly cut off).
2762 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good value
2095 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I gave this set 5 stars because it fit my router
9163 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great product
I love this tool.
5026 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I REVIEWED THE JET FLOOR-SWEEPJet JW1003 4" x 21" Dust Collection Floor SweepAND RAVED ABOUT IT.
Clip Triangle Height: 0.7"
2462 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Real good deal and price and great seller
8287 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this set for my Stopsaw and it has performed well so far. The biggest downside was the literature which is printed on the back of the graphics sheet as seen on the blade set. It was very confusing trying to figure out what combination of chippers and spacers were needed for any given size. The chart is on the backside but making sense of it was not easy, at least for me. A call to their support line and a search online for the information was all that was needed. As far as quality of cut, it's clean and square. What more could you want or need? You can spend more but I'm not sure what that would accomplish other than spending more....
983 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My husband researched everywhere for the best price and availability,and this place could not be beat.
I happen to like this leather grip for its old-school appearance AND the natural shock-absorption it provides. But you don't have to pay extra for the leather handle. The other molded BLUE-handled models are also good at shock absorption and sweat resistance for a secure grip.
3427 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you are using this saw without clamps to hold what you are cutting, STOP RIGHT NOW if you value your fingers.
8181 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You will not find a better hammer than Estwing. The duriablity is unmatched. This 16 ounce has a great balance and swing for everyday use. (I also have the 22 ounce framing which is my favorite of their line-up.)
5900 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have only used one of these blades a couple of times since purchasing, as I have a lot of other saws that i use for most things i cut, but the blade did what i was supposed to do very well. Very sharp, and nice smooth cuts. I would recommend buying these blades over something cheaper, the results are worth the extra money.
205 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GREAT book light -- I love the 2 brightness options (one bulb or two) and the fact that it takes normal batteries (not button, not plug in/recharge). The clamp is easy to use, and the wire bends nicely if you just want to lay it next to you and twist to position. I couldn't be happier with this book light.
5444 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These fittings will work very nicely in setting up my vacuum system in my shop.
3011 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 durable, hard to find. glad I found them
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****Edit --- I have a correction. I have a dewalt 780 too. I assumed these stops worked on it because it had holes in the same place as the 716 did to accept the stops....but the holes are to BIG! These do NOT fit the 780!
9452 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Makes working with different bits a dream, and the short extension helps with hard to reach areas. A must have for any drill set owner.
2938 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You don't realize how nice it is to have fresh blades until you replace them...now the wood passes through faster, quieter and smoother and with 2-sided you can flip them when done. Be advised, these are not carbide tungsten or anything crazy, they'll dull a bit after passing wood for 15-20 minutes if the wood is hard so best to think of these like disposible razors: great for a while but know when it's time to move along.
4948 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I own 4 (now 5) Forrest blades. There are NONE finer. High quality, American made. I will never buy another Freud blade or Home Depot/Lowe's special unless I'm cutting wet lumber or suspect wood (with old nails in it). Forrest cuts finer, smoother bottoms, and cooler. What's more, there's actually enough carbide on the teeth to have them sharpened. These are not disposable blades by any measure. They will turn your $200 contractor saw into a true woodworking machine.
Other than the much more easy to read numbers and the weight, the biggest difference between this and my cheapo combination square is the ruler lock. On the Stanley, I have to really crank down on the knurled knob to lock the slide and even then it tends to move, but the lock on the Starrett has a much more refined and better feel to it and it locks the ruler perfectly every time with much less effort.
110 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought a couple of these and they've all been great. The light is focused enough so you're not keeping everyone awake, but broad enough so there aren't dark spots on the pages. Sturdy feeling too.
3185 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great, inexpensive machine! Easy to set up (It is HEAVY) Once again, Delta makes set up simple and easy to follow. This one comes covered in heavy oil, so a clean up rag is a good idea while setting up. I also wore latex gloves to prevent my hands from getting greasy and slipping. Functionally this is a superb machine, easy to change speeds, excellent directions, perfect and flawless functionality. For a benchtop model, this is the best. At the best price.
3226 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love them works great holding mounding in place
There was no crosscut chipout on oak plywood.
7636 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this bit along with a Dewalt hammer drill to break out some thinset to replace some loose tile. It made quick work of the job with little wear on the bit. I expect to use the bit for quite a while before needing another one.
4467 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good as ever, sharp as h**l. somehow between the last thing i ordered and this someone forgot how to get to my house ! this i had to go get while the other box in this order was on my porch. amazing !
2112 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've owned this saw for a couple of years now and really like this thing. I frequently use it to cut stucco and cement. I am always amazed at how fast I can cut through cement with this saw. I just finished building a deck and I had to cut 2' x 2' holes in the patio. It cut like butter. No bogging down. The only thing that slowed it down was the hot warped blade because this thing cut so fast. I find that I like the rafter hanger that you can flip out. It's handy to have a way to hang your saw and not have to hang it from your cord. You can't go wrong with this saw.
1883 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good presentation and good quality
That's stupid I exclaimed ! For twelve volt flash light bulbs. I can get the same thing at the local mom and pop hardware store for less than a dollar each; dollar sixty nine tops. Five dollars each from Dewalt what a mark up ! Thievery ! etc., etc., etc., etc.,
5860 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Feather board is a waste, I don't think it would hold boards from kickback. but good for holding wood against fence but they are really to short to be of much use.
9881 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 REAL SPINNY
But I do love the way this eats wood.
5542 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent replacement, works like new.
Pros. Amazon's best price and fast shipping. Inexpensive but made of rugged tool steel with Dewalt brand (but made in China!) Fits all 1/2" SDS chucks of Makita, Dewalt, Bosch tools. The chisel is hard enough on rather softer materials like briks, stucco and other synthetic surfaces such as epoxy composites.
6725 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 What a novel idea: clamps that exert no pressure! I was very surprised to find that these clamps which look well-designed,simply don't work. Squeeze the handles together as tightly as you can and the clamps still fail to hold whatever it is you you are trying to secure. Color me surprised when I released my grip - and the clamp released as well.
4002 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Outstanding dado set. Another quality tool by Freud.
9872 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 "SQUEEZY" and "PULLY" that is the deck building duo names for my wife and I. We reconditioned our large deck with all new 16ft boards. This tool was awesome. We have super straight boards now and it looks fabulous...darling. I have no suggested design changes nor do I have anything really negative to say about it. It works exactly as I had hoped. So when she and I worked together using this tool, we primarily used it for squeezy work pushing the loose board closer to the previously secured board. I would recommend this to anyone who needs to install deck boards. It is not as easy to use by 1 person as I read in an earlier review.
For example we just used this last week to reframe a cathedral ceiling on an existing home. Lifting heavy LVL beams that are longer than the finished room you're working in is definately a workout done by hand off of ladders. We used the Telpro to lift the beams up into the attic. The tilt feature worked perfect and allowed them to slide up into place without damaging the walls or wearing us out. The lift made the job a breeze, just like it does for many other tasks.
Is it as good as a Lie N. version? Get serious. But it is a good value for the money and I don't regret having bought it.
6471 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Work great when hanging cabinets by my lonesome. A little more time consuming than Wood or Quick clamps. I find that sometimes depending on quality of cabinets that regular clamps work better. With that being said I grab the Ponys first when installing. 8 out of 10 times they do the job better.
25 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Quick delivery, no problems!
8492 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 GOOD!!!!!!
I love tools that work. Couple of other notes: The set screws work really well but they are really tight. I had to use my cordless drill to adjust them. Second, the bright yellow color is nice because it is a stark reminder of the danger zone.
That said, this is my primary "go to" hammer and is a constant companion on my tool belt. I do have a 22 oz Estwing framer that I used for primarily demolishing, but 99% of the time, the 16 oz is on my side with my other tools.
8269 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The whole line of Incra products are fantastic and the marking protractor is no exception. The build quality is fantastic. I like how the aluminum edge stop at the bottom is easily removable with two thumb screws. It has many different indexed cutouts for precise marking.
But other things I've tried to use them for don't do so well because of those darned wobbly ends. I think it would be better maybe if 1 jaw was rigid & 1 was able to move.
1014 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice replacement bulb, at a super low price
8065 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works better than expected and makes installing doors much easier.
7512 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 One of the BEST hammers for the money!!! This hammer is asthetically pleasing, well balanced, ergonomically comfortable, and most importantly...
8811 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Does good in measuring and squaring. One draw back, the scratching tool falls out of the hole. It needs something to retain the scratching tool so it won't get lost. I had to put it in container to keep from loosing it then I have to go searching for it when I need it.
862 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Yes this has a G8 Base but don't bother if your fixture does not have unlimited room for this to stick out.
I hate having to write this because I love Dewalt products, but this is the first bad one I've ever used. I should have read the reviews before buying it as it seems I'm not the only one who finds this bag useless.
3. Hanging straight down from a metal plate on the ceiling - This light will support itself in this manner so long as nothing bumps it, in which case the magnet gives up and the whole thing falls down.
7730 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 In years of renovating, I have used many other hole saws: mostly a DeWalt kit similar to this one, along with a Harbor Freight set (I know: why? Well, the low cost, obviously). This Lenox Speed Slot hole saw set is amazingly better than anything I've used before. It offers fast, easy change-outs, sharp teeth that look like they'll actually last, and all packed in an excellent, sturdy case (although it's somewhat bulkier than necessary).
1412 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works fine and is brighter than the 40 watt bulbs I replaced.
1384 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Purchased this item for my Zilla Mini Dome, its much cheaper then buying the reptile bulbs & works just as good.
1441 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this for my IKEA spot light, it fits really well and it has the same color of IKEA ones. Nice product for good price.
4437 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great
I mated this stiffner up to the Forrest Woodworker II on my table saw, and I am getting cuts so smooth, you don't even have to sand the edge. It is finish quality perfectly smooth. (The Incra TSIII-32 table saw fence helps, giving me a true exact paralell line with the blade.)
And beyond all of these features lies the best of all - clamp jaw parallelism. You can always rest easy knowing that these clamps are not bowing the panel or whatever it is that you are clamping, because the jaws always always stay parallel to each other.
6127 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Item as described, Works Great. Thank You
5033 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Since using this, I've ditched all my spade bits and replaced them with self-feeding auger bits. This drill has the power to drive them! Changing speeds involves minor dissassembly of the chuck and right angle gearing, but its really not a big deal. I leave mine on high speed and it has handled everything I've used it for nicely.
1132 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 For the price this is awesome, and I have enough to last a lifetime.
About the only complaint I have about it is for the price, it should come with a work light. Even the cheapest poorest quality saw I've tried had a light on it. Almost $500 for it and they want another $30 Bucks for a work light. And it would be nice if they threw in the stand for it too for that price. Its a sweet machine but I think they want a little too much just for their name. That's why I didn't give it the other star.
3084 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 instructions could be a little clearer concerning wheel holes.
959 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I have been using these in the bathroom for 5 months. Everything was working fine, then I went to turn it on and there was a bright flash followed by an explosion and a shower of glass across the entire bathroom. It is going to be a huge pain to clean up all those little splinters. It also destroyed part of the light fixture the bulb was in which was also made of glass. I will be throwing the rest of these away.
This shorter (< 35mm) base bulb is the exact size replacement for my lights. The standard (37mm) bulb would not have fit. This bulb produces the same amount & type of light as the 4x more expensive bulb from HD that clians to burn whiter, brighter and longer than other bulbs.
2373 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Should be on the list of must haves for your dewalt router. Easy to use and if you have the hard case it'll store perfectly in it!
So, thinking maybe it's my drill, I go to 3 mass retailers with the word "Home" in their name, their competitor that starts with L, and another retailer that has "Ace" in their name (because Amazon deletes their competition's names).... at ALL STORES BUT ONE, 8 STORES, the adjustable handle could not be moved, by me or by staff. One was easily adjustable.
2905 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this saw at a local woodworking store while it was on sale a few weeks ago. I had been using a Hitachi CW - 40 which works well for a low end saw, but the DeWalt is a horse of another color - Bright Yellow! Now, the nuts and bolts: QUIET and vibration free. Big smooth table, easily trued after making angle cuts. The blade tensioner is right there in front and stays where you set it. Likewise, when you re-clamp the blade, just bring it to the tension number you had it on and it stays there. Easy, EASY blade changes. The wing clamps hold the blade by hand tightening alone. I haven't had a blade slip out of the clamps yet. The stand is a must. The rear leg will adjust up or down to give you the table angle that is comfortable for your use. It is fairly tall, but a regular workshop stool will put you at the right height, making it comfortable to work with. The blower is powerful and clears away the dust. It too stays where you place it and it is easier to bend and position that I have found on the other saws. The hold-down clamp works fine, but like most scroll sawyers, I don't use one and I removed it.
4673 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Again, if it comes from Dewalt, it's going to work well! Plenty of gut's to do any biscuit job. Accurate, and plenty of power. On the lite side as far as weight goes too.
I installed this blade and ran a few test cuts... I was blown away by the effortlessness of the cut and the incredibly smooth finish on the edge. With my previous blade, cutting a 1x12 at a 45 bevel was a struggle, but this blade made the cut like it was nothing and left an edge that looked like it had already been sanded.
I used the 5L SNAP-BACK arbor for the 2 1/2" saw. Both arbors are designed for quickly changing the size of one saw size to another, another nice feature. Lastly, I used the 2 1/2" hole saw to drill through 1/8" thick aluminum. It cut well and made it through in less than a minute. Had to use the Speed-Slot again, aluminum being softer than the steel and wedging itself inside the saw.
3082 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 There's a fair amount of work cutting the wood just so and drilling/bolting everything together, but this is very solid. I built it to support my wood planer, which is about 25" x 48" and weighs a LOT. It's remarkable how much more I use the tool now that it's easy to wheel out and do a quick job, blow it off and roll it back to its parking spot. Well worth the money for me. Now that said, I bought a similar set at Harbor Freight for about $5 less and it's a little different - instead of the flip up/down thing to make it mobile, this one is on four casters and rolls around until/unless you lock it down with two screw sets; I put my band saw on this one. I would say either is fine, but I would give a small margin to the less expensive one from Harbor Freight, but it's a close call.
Don't use top handle since it's out of balance no matter where you secure the rail.
5-21-2016 update.
3030 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They fit correctly, secure well, and make the job of cutting crown molding a virtual breeze. No more messing with making 2 adjustments (bevel and miter) on your saw. Set these up once for the width of the crown molding that you're cutting, and you'll typically only have to make your miter adjustments, which is easy when your DeWalt has the positive stops for the crown molding cuts. In addition, due to the way they hold the crown molding, they eliminate the mistake of having the molding facing the wrong way when you're making your cuts.
7472 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 the magnification window is absurd. it throws off the measurement unless your eye is 4" from the exact center of the top. took a belt sander to the plexiglass to keep from just burning the thing. works better but having to buff a wood stop with an auto headlight cleaning system isn't what i planned on for $40.
5428 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Plenty of power. I use as a shaper mounted under a table. Great for molding and raised panel doors.
6545 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked vey well in my application, was as advertised and met all my expectations. Packaging was good, very happy with my purchase.
And, you need two wrenches (supplied by Porter Cable with the 7518) to change bits. It would be nice if this router had a collet stop locking button, such as found on other routers like the Hitachi MV12, which requires only one wrench to loosen the collet.
But buyer beware - especially if you own a Jet bandsaw.
1380 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These bulbs are a great deal. The last twice as long as the bulb replacements from Home Depot. And they are a fraction of the cost!
6192 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are tough and stay sharp. I haven't broken one yet.
Follow-up 10/11/14
6242 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What can be said that hasn't already been written. This is a SUPER tool! I put up with a yellow one for awhile and also a PC. PC was the better of those two, but both would rattle your teeth. Then based on advice of some folks I trust, I bought the Milwaukee. What a change for the better. The orbital action is awesome! The saw cuts through anything without complaining, and without punishing the operator. The lack of vibration makes up for a little extra weight. The tooless blade change system is a pleasure to use - simple and effective. The shoe adjustable shoe is easy to adjust and hholds its position. You should always use it. The shaft is significantly larger in cross section than other saws. This saw is tough (!), but gentle on the operator. Get the best tools you can afford - even if it seems like a stretch at the time. This Sawzall is the best there is. This is the one to have!
5340 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Not much to say, it's a plastic reducer. It allowed me to connect my 2.5 shop vac hose to my table saw dust port hose.
7177 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent bits...... Replaced an old cheep set with this one. Wow what a difference. The fit is perfect, not to loose or tight. The cut is glass smooth on oak and maple. I agree you should use a 3 HP router, but my 2hp did ok. Well worth the money!!
9363 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Its not perfect, or even as durable as I'd have though, but it will last me a very very long time. If you are running a nail gun...do yourself a favor and get some of the super lightweight stuff. A contractor friend turned me onto it and I'll never run this stuff on a nail gun again. This one will stay in the workshop though.
And for less than $100 what do you expect a tank?
The book light requires 3 AAA batteries to operate. My book light provides 15-20 hours of light before the light STARTS to be noticeably dimmer. The book light can provide about 35 - 40 hours of usable light before I have to replace the batteries (I use 1000 mAH AAA rechargeable batteries).
649 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The product is great and recommended
9115 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As others have noted, this is a quality, U.S.A. made hose. I have had one for several years of home DIY use and have had no issues with it, mostly to supply power to a flooring staple/nail, as I slowly add flooring to the money pit known as a home. The hose is thick and heavy, not prone to kinking at all, and easily coiled up when done. A great replacement for the flimsy stock hoses often supplied with nailer combos. Just be sure to use Teflon tape on your fittings and this hose should last a lifetime. Highly recommended.
- Case is very high quality plastic, with good organization keeping everything in place.
1053 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great deal.
I recently purchased a Freud Diablo class D1280X (Diablo is Freud's mid-level line), also from Amazon, and found that in some ways it equaled and even surpassed the LU91. (I reviewed the D1280X blade on Amazon, too.) For one thing, in spite of having more teeth (80 vs 72), it cuts faster. This is because instead of a negative hook angle it has a slightly positive one. The positive hook allows the blade to lift sawdust into the dust port at the back of the saw. (Sliding miter saws are not particularly good at scavenging dust, so I modified the saw by installing a removable dust scoop under the port to facilitate the scavenging process.)
5926 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I didn't know what a great tool my Milwaukee saber saw was until I bought these blades. The quality is obvious when you open the box. They cut like the proverbial hot knife through butter. Amazing! And the cuts are so CLEAN. You're gonna love these blades.
1595 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this tool set to use at work to repair tablet screens.
Thanks!
9926 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works well...
4224 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this dado blade on the advice of some friends ... whom use it. My first reaction was, I NEED to enlarge the directions!! The instructions are printed in a very fine point font which, makes them very hard to read. So, I went down to my local kinkos and printed out a 50% enlargement(Now 11 x 17"....Problem solved.)(I also laminated the directions so that I could mount them on my shop wall)
7130 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Super awesome! :)
2497 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Stick a Frued blade on this sucker and game-over, pal. This is one powerful saw, and as accurate as my table saw. Buy this one with 100% confidence, friends.
Recommend it highly.
7025 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great ladder addition!, as you use it keep checking wing nuts for tightness as it develops " play" as you "bang " the ladder around.....other wise a great corner or roof standoff without adding additional weight
Note you can't screw the thread all the way into a NPT fitting, maybe 3-5 turns max. Using those pipe teflon tape definitely helped making it air tight and slide into the thread much easier.
322 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this item for my wife thinking it would be a great little gift. Little did I know that it has become one of her most favorite gifts ever...who would have ever thought... ;>) The light is easy to use, and the two brighteness settings makes it perfect for older books or books with darker pages. Battery operation is obviously not a problem as the original batteries are still going strong even after nightly use for weeks! It really has become the 'perfect gift'!!!
1427 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The light went out on my goose neck halogen music stand clip-on light. Looked at local brick outlets and thought replacement bulbs seemed costly. Checked Amazon and found this pack for what was being asked for 1 bulb. Wanted a replacement and a spare. Got that pair and 4 more pairs in just a couple of days which was before my nest public performance. Put in the replacement and saw the light!
Now a circular saw is probably the second most personal tool a carpenter will own right after a hammer. I wouldn't be surprised if every saw here on Amazon got five stars, because everyone likes something a little different with their saws. You have to decide which features are right for you. There are almost more opinions about which saw is better than there are saws. That's why I used a 77 for 30 years without changing. But the first time I pulled the trigger on this saw it was clear that the sheer power was going to make for accurate cuts and pleasant work. This is also one of the lightest saws there is - at least amongst the beefy framing saws. It was time for a change. No saw is perfect - here are the gigs: This saw is a bit noisy. It has a good blade guard but it still would be nice to have a blade brake. Maybe someday Milwaukee will read this and make one that has a left blade. That would make my day.
6076 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best money you can spend in your shop. If you think about the cost of bags this thing will pay for itself in no time flat - even if you are cheap like me and reuse the bag as much as you can. Planing down some rough cut Poplar the other day - it was about 10 boards, 10' long and I took out 4 cans of trimmings out to the woods. So easy to take out. Most people have an old metal trash can you can sit this lid on. I have two for those rainy days.
First, the router worked great with very smooth and powerful operation in all the tasks that I used it for...which may be beyond what it is supposed to be used for. I was very careful, given my inexperience with routers, and built up temporary support structures and guide fences for most of my uses which included: round a four-foot portion of a solid oak cabinet edge with a 3/8" roundover bit, flush trim 3/4" oak plywood with a flushtrim bit, mortis out an exposed plywood edge with a mortising bit, cut out mounting holes for cooling fans using a cooling-fan template and a flushtrim bit, cut off the edge of a 3/4" solid oak cabinet door and remold it with an ogee bit combined with two other bits, and chamfer the edge of a new 1/4" Masonite cabinet partition.
6351 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Although I tried these clamps, it is much easier just to use some good C clamps to install your kitchen cupboards.
9462 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've bought two of these due to the high quality, low price and free Amazon Prime shipping. No problem with it in the Hot Montana Summers and the Cold Montana winters (which is most of the year).
5875 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 cut thru a metal door with these
4798 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 With 40 grit this thing eats wood fast. Going down to 80 then 120 leaves wood very smooth and does it relatively quick. This beast is a work horse. Powerful so you better hang on when you pull the trigger. Dust collection works real well. Even better when I hooked it up to my dust collector. Kinda heavy but that works to your advantage. After using this beast for literally hours at one setting I highly recommend the Makita 9403.
were perfect for me. Low in cost, and high in results.
Still, Im glad I got them way back when.
1248 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We use these light bulbs for outdoor safety lighting, where the need is for dusk to dawn illumination, without being overly bright and glaring. The MR11 12V 20W Precision Halogen Light Bulb by CBconcept DeSign fits our needs and the price for 12 was the best we found.
I have the model attached to the cart with wheels. This puts the saw sideways when moving and storing upright which makes this even more of a problem.
1084 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price for the money just be sure you have the right base!!
4276 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm a hobby woodworker and don't use a dado set too often. So when I went looking for a dado set, I wanted one that was low cost. I first tried a set from Avenger, which is a set made in China. It was a real piece of junk. It didn't make accurate width dados and the chippers were different diameters, which left grooves in the bottom of the dado.
9076 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had three 12 foot 2x8 wet pressure treated boards to rip down for a project. Asked a neighbor to rip them on his 12 inch table saw. Bound that saw right up. It would not cut the wet wood.
Protect the threads on the ends of the pipes, use the crutch feet to protect your floors and feet from the pipes.
Update: It's been another 1 1/2 years and this saw still works great. I still find that I need a regular circular saw though. The torque on this saw is so strong that it will really twist in your hand when you pull the trigger. I prefer to use the circular saw on precision work, like doors. But that's the nature of a worm saw. Nothing slows this saw down. It's durable too. I'm hard on my tools. This has met the task.
I almost ALWAYS try to use power tools to make my life easier, but in this case, the hand tools wins by a long shot. It makes VERY quick work of the needed cuts.
Very good product for the price.
6934 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are great, should have gotten them long time ago. My 16' extension ladder is a type 3 (200lb rating), so the side rails of the ladder which the levelers attach to are a bit narrower than most ladders, and that made it a little more challenging to attach the levelers to. But I got them on and they work beautifully (well, as beautiful as a ladder leveler can get, anyway - lol). They're sturdy and solid. I've actually used them more often on level ground to extend my ladder to the max equally on both legs to reach those tough high areas. They work very well over stairs provided the stair treads are wide enough. Ironically, adding the levelers to the ladder also increased the overall width of the ladder causing the ladder to be just a tad too wide to fit over narrow stairs. (Not all stairs are the same width! Whoda thunk it?) Out of the 3 houses that I've painted tall walls by the stairs, two of them had stairs wide enough for the ladder to safely fit on, and one did not. So I guess if you really want to have all your bases covered, you need to buy one of those Pivit levelers, too. But I really do like these Universal Level-Ett ladder levelers. Works great over most stairs (provided they're wide enough), and they've turned my 16' ladder into a 17' ladder, and that is very valuable to me when I'm painting those tall 2-story walls. I'm only 5'-3". and I need every extra inch I can get!
6515 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Irwins 6 Quick Grip clamp can be useful for a variety of construction and do it yourself tasks, particularly for holding together parts while glue dries. It is easy to use, position in place, and release when you are done.
I read in one of the reviews that screws are threaded directly into the wood. This is not correct. Every screw in the tool which I got goes into a threaded metal insert there is no chance that the screw can get loose over time.
3187 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The Delta 12" drill press is OK for a bench top model. I was disappointed in the chuck as it tends to stick and requires using the key at all times rather than just for final tightening. Also I believe I would rather have had the 5/8" chuck that comes on the 16" floor model more than the 1/2" chuck supplied with the 12". For the extra hundred and fifty (approx) bucks I should have bought the larger floor model and got better capacity, longer quill stroke, larger and more stable table for mounting fences and jigs, etc.
The one main drawback, and it isn't terrible with the 16 oz Estwings, is the pinging when striking a nail. It is still there some, but not enough at all to dissuade me from using it often. This is the reason many Estwings are referred to as "singing hammers", as it is easy to tell who is using an Estwing, but it is also the sound of a quality hammer.
5456 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good price. Haven't had to use it yet but will be needed in the near future.
Can I return this Item
3969 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great products!!!
8813 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You can get combo squares for 1/10 the price of this Starrett but if you do a lot of work with one you will instantly love this (or any Starrett). Extremely well made. The blade is super durable and very easy to read. If you have ever fumbled with others when trying to reinsert the blade back into the head you'll love the way Starrett's furled nut/ locking system works. Very precise and holds the 90/45 extremely well. The lock bolt is very sturdy, operates smoothly, and will not fall out.
81 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great reading light.
This case is 13.5" wide, 9.5" deep, and 6" high.
1600 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I was very disappointed with this when it arrived. I thought it would be better quality but it wasn't. This is more for a Halloween prop than it is to be decoration. Its all cheap plastic and not worth the money.
It takes a little practice to get used to how fast you can work with this, but even taking your time loading screws, it sets them at a perfect depth everytime which saves a HUGE amount of time in the long run when mudding.
9828 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This level is small but MIGHTY! The magnet is so powerful it's actually difficult to remove! Great for my line of work and I use it at home quite a bit.
9205 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 exactly as ordered and needed
926 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 product and shipping great
3557 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have used many Milwaukee tools in the past and have always been very satisfied with their quality. Never more so than with this Magnum Hole shooter Milwaukee 0234-6 Magnum 5.5 Amp 1/2-Inch Drill. Great stuff! Truly the way corded drills SHOULD be made. I have done enough tight angle drilling (electrical and plumbing work) to realize the necessity of the right tool for the right job (RTRJ as a my brother's father-in-law always says). While I've have used Milwaukee's right angle drills (and you can't pass them up for their pure power), however I really don't need one day-in and day-out to justify an expensive single-use right angle drill. Plus after having finally pushed my trusted old Bosch 1005VSRK 5.5 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill the breaking point, I was in the market for a straight corded drill too. Not wanting to spend so much on a dedicated tool and looking for the flexibility of a convertible drill I found a perfect solution in the Milwaukee 48-06-2871 Right Angle Drive Unit Attachment for Milwaukee Drills 0234-6 and 0244-1 Only. This right angle drive unit can be fitted onto either of two drills: this drill the 850 rpm Milwaukee 0234-6 Magnum 5.5 Amp 1/2-Inch Drill or the 600 rpm Milwaukee 0244-1 Magnum 5.5 Amp 1/2-Inch Drill. While yes, on paper the 5.5 amps of power is not the same as the 7 amps in the Milwaukee right angle drills, but I have to say that I have found that it is unstoppable! This right angle drive unit is the EXACT same head/right angle unit that is used on any of the dedicated right angle drills... all you are doing is putting it on a different drill/power unit. And best of all it has the flexibility of using as a regular drill or take 3 minutes to install/remove the right angle drive unit and you are ready to drill tons of holes in any number of tight areas! As is Milwaukee's reputation, both the drill and the right angle drive unit are solidly built and have a good feel. I would highly recommend the drill to anyone and (unless perhaps you are a tradesman) I would suggest saving the $100 plus giving yourself added flexibility and buying the drill and right angle drive unit to solve any and all of your drilling needs.
2389 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've been using this little router for some 20 years now and it is my go-tool for any most of my routing tasks. I have half a dozen routers in the shop, including some very expensive and precision units, but this little guy is so handy that unless I need super stability or precision micro-adjustments, I grab this one. It has done miles of laminate and counter-edge trimming of oak and other hardwoods, and after probably hundreds of hours of use it is still running as new.
8349 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 All rv's should have this---but buy it elsewhere---
6239 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I use these often ... but not just for table situations ... had to make some modifications to my equipment ... and I wish the throat was about twice as deep ... but I have been able to make them work ...
4062 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 For carbide tipped blades, it is very important that the carbide tips don't touch or they will chip. So it's important that the heavy blades come with a rugged case to store them in. With this product, the case does not hold the blades properly; it is flimsy and cracks easily as noted by other reviewers - the blades are held apart by a thin layer of cheap, very fragile plastic that crumbles with the slightest movement of the heavy blades. Also, the metal shims are corroded.
If you think you'll do more than one project in your lifetime though, spend the 90 bucks. It's SO MUCH faster than the cordless drill approach. And you won't over/under drive your screws (assuming you set the depth correctly to begin with, of course).
7238 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good value for a bunch of pocket screws.
7610 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My boyfriend uses it all the time he loves it!!
Construction: The base is made of a thinner steel. It's so thin the stop lever has already dented the base during shipping. There is so much plastic I almost feel like this could have come from Harbor Freight. Although Dewalt and Ridgid also use plastic, theirs feels more solid, thicker, and there's less use of it. The guard, again thinner and flimsier than others. The deflector, again, thin and flimsy. Already bent in the box. Makita has a plastic safety button. I don't see why a safety button is even necessary. The button a lot of play and I can see this thing breaking soon.
The purpose of BARS is to make the clamp more rigid so it does not flex during clamping.
9813 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Made a BIG deck job go smoothly. This thing really pulls boards into place. Even big bows in the wood were no match for this. be careful on soft wood though as this can put small imprints on softer wood but for standard wood decks with pine, it was great.
7049 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought 2 sets to use on my old no name clamps and they didn't fit but, they fit perfectly on the Bessey clamps I just bought so I will be buying several dozen more. For those who complain about the price, $2.25 per clamp is cheap insurance. It just takes one project to be damaged from clamp jaws to realize that. These pads don't stick to my work after being left for days either. *****
Despite what others have said, there are the correct number of bolts. You just have to be careful about which ones you use and for what. The instructions are terrible. The contrast is set so high on the copy that it's blurred and hard to make out diagrams.
3170 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is my 2nd purchase of Bosch blades. I am very pleased with them.
4260 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I usually work with 10" blades on my table saw. Going down to a 6" quite a change because you kind of wonder what this little disk will do. I have a Rigid R4510 and that is what is recommended for this particular saw so I ordered a set. Only difference is that mine is silver, not black like the picture. I don't think that matters all so much, but wonder why the difference.
1802 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good
In the 1980's Porter Cable updated both the 330 speedblock, and 505 with the then innovative "StickIt" sandpaper system. Using self adhesive rolls that fit both sanders, and a dispenser system, there was no longer a need for using the clamps on the sander to adhere paper, making paper changes a matter of seconds.
8511 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I now include Estwing whenever I building a tool kit for family or friends. Hands down, one of the top tools I own and will give to others.
4458 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The blades came in the manufacters package. I am happy wth the product and the price. It did take longer then expected to recieve them.
958 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Let you guys know how good (or bad) they are when the first one burns, should take a while to blow ! .
8579 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Gave it to a friend as a gift, I own 3 estwing hammers and will not use another brand. Great quality and price... with free shipping is cheaper than Home Depot.
1577 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good value. Bulb still functioning much longer than the original one did.
It is a bit heavier than I originally thought it would be, but that does help with vibration and stability, and doesn't to affect its manuverability. It is very comfortable to hold and use. The lever type trigger is a plus, much more comfortable than the conventional type trigger. I usually place a piece of foam rubber under the trigger to enable me to maintain the speed I want, without having to "hover" the trigger. Really lessens the fatique factor. I especially like the fact that the drill body does not heat up, even under continued use. I sometimes will use this drill for hours on end, and having to wait for it to cool would be a pain. It has a nice long, heavy duty cord, that doesn't tangle up easily.
The blades may work in a standard jig saw but I did not try them. I ordered the countertops from hd, ready-made from the fabricator, straight runs of counter only, and recommend this approach -if you only do counter tops every 20 years or so..
6753 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are perfect clamps for just about any purpose. I use them to secure things to my work bench prior to drilling, sawing and sanding. Many other uses. So easy to use, and very well designed. One of the most useful things to have around your shop. And a great price. One thing to be careful about: make sure you are careful as you use them or you can pinch the palm of your hand pretty badly between the trigger and the grip. I found this out the hard way!
There is a "saddle" spot-welded to the bottom of the case, to hold a drill in place. (See Customer Images.) Since I wanted a small tool box with a tray, but not a drill case, that saddle is in the way. I might drill out the 3 spot-welds and just remove it. (The nearly identical Milwaukee 48-55-0885 Carrying Case has no tool cradle welded into the case; but it doesn't include a tray.)
6235 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This clamp specifically holds down the Bessey parallel bar clamp via those movable guides so in effect you can think of this as part of a super wide vise. Not seen in the photo is a second clamp used on the left side. The addition of the wide jaws to the larger parallel clamp makes this setup very useful for gluing operations. Was pleasantly surprised how much thought went into the entire concept.
2927 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great price for 2 Delta blades. These are good blades.
3129 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Whats to say? They fit the saw, easy to adjust for different spring angles.
Once I got my mitts on the tool, I found it to be well made with heavy plastic case and high-grade cord. It looks like it will last a long time, and it sounds like a quality tool when it runs. It is also easy to use, sharpening efficiently and smoothly with very little practice. I was able to sharpen about 72 bits in my shop in a little over an hour.
7500 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Of course these screws are designed and intended for pocket hole joints. And they perform that task perfectly (don't ever forget to glue the joints for the best strength and result.) But I am finding these large headed screws are tremendously useful for other tasks too. They are now a staple in my shop.
9940 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as advertized, handy accessory to have and hold different brand name bits. Magnet in tip is a plus, just what I needed.
3563 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This Milwaukee 1/2" drill is as good as it gets in all respects.
4966 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 it says universal but didn't fit mine. Make sure it's the right size. Don't trust the words universal.
I wound up forgetting to use it half the time but still a great product/accessory
All in all highly recommended. The advantages are worth it even if it was twice the price.
1382 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 So, just 10W G4 JC Halogen Light Bulb,10-Watt,12-Volt, 10 Bulbs, i.e. just what I ordered.
6199 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Everyone knows that sawzalls can cut through almost any material: wood, nail-embedded wood, plaster, metal, (steel, cast iron, aluminum, black pipe, conduit, etc.) drywall, plaster,... you get the idea. When I used this to cut through floorboards and 2x4's it was as smooth as a hot knife through butter. Unistrut and allthread were also no match for this machine. This 11 amp Super Sawzall has a standard blade stroke mode, plus an orbital stroke mode for a faster, more agressive cut through thicker wood. You can also adjust the amount of orbital action from none to full depending on the application. This sawzall also has the new Quik-Lok blade clamp with allows you to change blades in seconds rather than minutes. There's no more searching for a hex wrench to change blades here.
All Starret tools are expensive, whether it's a 4" square or a 12" combinatiom square. Surprisingly, they are not the most expensive I've seen. But they aren't stamped out in mass quantities, they are individually inspected, and they come in their own little box. They aren't just the best, they are heirloom grade.
7647 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 From 6 to 16 penny. I kept seeing this product used by our subcontractor when he did some major remodeling a year ago. I picked one up to pull a bunch of old shelves down in our garage. The previous owner must have just bought a pneumatic nail gun and was trying it out, judging by how many nails he used to attach the shelving to the walls! This tool had NO PROBLEM removing the nails!!
I recommend making several copies of the instruction sheet and keep them near your saw(s). The setups for crown molding require a few steps and if you don't use the tool every day for compound miters on crown molding, you will become a little perplexed if you don't have the instructions.
8377 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 There is a clear rust resistant plastic coating on the metal, which chips and peels easily. I took a razor blade and scraped it off, and sanded it down to remove. Not sure why this is added, most people will not need it, or can just use a drying oil spray. Other than that, it is a great hammer, well balanced, and good weight. I got tired of wood and fiberglass handles breaking on my other hammers when using the claw.
1030 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They work and are cheaper than at Home Depot.
5024 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Yes, just as they claimed. This dust bag is just like the one it replaced.
5704 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Leecraft makes a great product. This fits my saw exceptionally well and is very well engineered with 2 point contact on one side and single point on the opposite side and a screw to adjust the fit front to back. one warning- don't get hung-up on the color- what you get will likely not match the photos.
7447 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 as expected
5519 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked great on my 750x
6074 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 If you have an extra 5 gallon bucket and a length of hose laying around, this is by far the cheapest solution to add a cyclone pre-filter to your shop vac. I initially had some issues getting the lid to stay on the bucket, but I had great results after adding some weather stripping under the rim, and aligning the lid such that when the bucket handle is up, it's pushing down on the lid. I also dedicated a piece of hose to connect this to my shop vac, which I then sealed in place with silicone. I've not noticed a drop in suction, and I get a lot of material dropping into the bucket instead of the vacuum.
5055 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 i gave 1 star because i sent my forrest blade for sharp and repair if needed. They charge my account over $60 including sharpening. what happened with the sharp guarantee? i don get it. My first a my last,it is too expensive for the guarantee they offer and it is not true. Only one year of use and sent it for custom repair and they charged over $60. I got a new CMT for less than $40 brand new and very good quality. With the price and service for the forrest i can get five of the other brand and it could last for over five years. I tried to clarify this with the forrest guys but they never respond my email .
- I added steel conduit channel (12 gauge) horizontal bracing above the "X" bracing. Overkill to be sure, but I'm not fond of heights and this added even more support to the "X" bracing. (this may be a mental stability thing - the "X" bracing was adequate, but.....)
9028 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great hoses. I use them all the time for my air nailers and other tools.
Compared to the other saws in its class the Hitachi is nice but the dinky table and fence is the same as the old 8.25" saw and very inadequate. The bevel adjustment on the makitas has you bumping it hard to release it. The plastic lever for the bevel on the makita is flimsy and could break. The Makita has the nicest smoothest feel and spring action though. A decent table too.
Practical Feedback:
2576 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works well!
662 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good product...It is dimmable
4435 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good price but proven wood glue
2834 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 WHEN YOU NEED THE POWER OF A 1/2 INCH DRILL, MORE OFTEN THAN NOT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO PLUGIN ELECTRICITY. THIS IS NOT THE MOST POWERFUL UNIT OUT THERE (OTHERS ARE 9, 10 AMPS) BUT IT IS GOING TO HAVE MORE POWER THAN ANY CORDLESS UNIT. IT WILL TAKE CARE OF ANYTHING I NEED AS A HOMEOWNER. MY CORDLESS 3/8 DRILL DOES THE LIGHTER STUFF. I STILL HAVE CONFIDENCE IN DEWALT BACKING UP THEIR PRODUCTS.
Flexible Neck Length (not counting light head): 7.75
4502 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I did a lot of research before this purchase - and the machine performed really well. I used it to build 5 pieces for a laundry room built in, and each piece was nearly 7 feet tall and heavy with several shelves. Using the biscuits really helped the assembly / glue up (which anyone who has built furniture knows is stressful). The tool's settings are easy to use, and stayed locked in position despite hundreds of cycles. The case is useful and I only wish I had bought one sooner.
NOT HAVING THE ABILITY TO SHUT DOWN THE BLOWER INSTANTLY, ONE TENDS TO CRINGE UNTIL THE INEVITABLE SOUND OF DESTRUCTION IS HEARD EMANATING FROM THE BLOWER HOUSING. "DO I HAVE 'ANY' BLADES LEFT ON MY IMPELLER?"
7379 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good.
Also be aware that reading late a night with LED-type of blue lights may stop you from getting sleepy. So if you are reading at night in preparation to help yourself go to bed easier..... you might try instead using a light source with a more warm glow... like with regular incandescent light bulbs.
6110 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I just finished setting up a dust collection system with the 2hp motor from Harbor Freight. This separator fits on top of a $15 silver trash can from any big box home improvement store. The openings fit 4 in tubing perfectly and do a great job. I've filled a trash can twice now and I have no more than a gallon of dust in the bottom of my collection bags. Less chips and stuff that go through your impeller the better. I know building a thein baffle would be even better, but for the effort and low cost of this unit - it's all I'll ever need.
Just to note it is now 2015 and I still have it and use it, and it still works to this day
8532 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 First off... I LOVE Estwing hammers. I have several, and I have put them through their paces over many years. I have used them for framing, demo work, roofing, masonry and everything in between. This is a great "small" version of my favorite hammer. It would be ideal for small projects or as a high-quality child's hammer. I purchased this to include in an EMERGENCY TOOL KIT, and it is ideal for that application. It is small, so it fits in a small tool bag and it is high-quality, so I know I can depend on it in a pinch. You're not going to frame a house with this one, but if you're looking for an exceptionally durable, extremely strong and well-made small hammer, this is it.
9741 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent!
Pros
9949 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You need a magnetic bit holder for your drill!
8846 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 While not advertised as such, this saw is marked "made in Japan." It appears as well made as the expensive ones, but with an inexpensive (but functional) molded plastic handle. Blade is very, very sharp and works great. Nice addition to my carpentry toolbox.
686 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They burn bright and hot!
5435 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Arrived as advertised.
8058 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It works as described. I wish it was big enough to accept the protector case on the calculator also. Because with out the case buttons can be pressed if something pushes on the leather holster. Good quality.
Pro's:
** Very strong
5278 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Good build quality doesn't fit Dewalt contractor saw
7368 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Very handy and fairly well built. The fact thatbit folds for storage is very nicw.
1074 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 work well. 12 for the price of 2.
* Base is not too heavy and clamps on securely
I have only one small complaint about this product: I wish the outside pockets had a top flap (and a way to secure the flap), to keep things from falling out of the pockets if the toolbag gets overturned. As it stands, I never put anything in those pockets, because my bag gets overturned all the time (being tossed in the back of the truck, or tipping off the end of the counter or workbench). It's not a deal breaker. But it is something that I'd like to see added in the future. In my opinion, that option alone would make the Gatemouth series of toolbags a perfectly flawless product.
My only complaint is the "Hold Down" mechanism. It's real sloppy. Keeping it level is worth a day's pay. Seems like a company that could design such a great tool could figure that little accessory out better.
6478 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works well. Would have liked better if it had a mounting plate.
When you consider the cost, it's a no brainer. For what you'd spent on this tool, you're half way to a SUPER plunge router -- or a "real" benchtop mortiser -- and all the way to a good used or refurbished one. The router's more versatile, so the money you spend gets you a lot more. I'd definitely recommend a harbor freight mortiser over this unit.
3334 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A great base. Quick assembly and it was ready to go.
5200 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The first two packs of these were failing within ten minutes of use, I just stumbled upon the 3rd package of these, along with the receipt from the shipper which I am going to leave anonymous at this time. I tried one at work today and kept the second one in the original packaging. It is marked as "original Fein", "made in Switzerland", etc... I can't find the email link on the Fein website for customer service or complaints, so here it is. They have finally cheapened these things to a point where I will never buy them again and I would imagine their sandpaper is going to suffer the same fate. I bought my multimaster in the late 90's and it was used when I got it. I have praised the folks at Fein for the past 15 years and I am a professional who gets to use a lot of different tools from major manufacturers. I can no longer endorse something that has gone the way of total junk. Either someone in another country is bootlegging these accessories or they have changed the adhesive they use to assemble the pad to the backing plate. Either way, it's a waste of money and worse yet, time. As a contractor, I don't mind paying for something that will perform well and last. Kind of like a mechanic paying for a Snap-on tool. You can't have something break in the middle of your work day, even if it does have a warranty. Who wants to stop everything to run to the store? Since the global patent expired on this oscillating tool and everybody and there brother jumped on the manufacturing bandwagon, the cost of accessories has come way down. I no longer HAD to buy genuine Fein, but continued to do so because they WERE the best. Here's a message to the bean counters in Switzerland. When you cheapen your product to increase a profit margin a few percent, let's hope that you can survive by selling to homeowners (who don't know they are getting ripped off). Us professionals who built you business by buying (400 dollar) tools and accessories, would like to thank you for turning your backs on us, the ones who supported you all these years. Do I expect too much? Maybe, but I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, a blue collar, hardworking town where tools are passed from one generation to the next If you think you have built a tool that will last, just send it to a major city in the rust belt and we'll let you know how it holds up (in a real world work environment).
6333 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just what I have ordered. Make sure you get a good hose with it.
8774 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Starrett what do you want I mean they don't make crap Guy I don't know who are the AmericInn are they determined I haven't really researched but it is expensive buddy you guys need to pipe down on the prices. Because I don't have that much money doesn't mean I want the good stuff you know what I mean I'm a craftsman poor MFs can't get this so I don't know who are they American are they determine I haven't really researched it but man near s*** is expensive buddy you guys need to pipe down on
7797 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What else is there to say? This hammer has the same quality that my fathers does that is 40ish years older. I expect it to last indefinitely and my kids and grand kids to be able to use it. Highly recommend.
5156 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Does not fit a 4 inch pipe - it exactly butts-up to the other 4 inch duct - not into or over it. I bought this item to reduce the 4 inch hole on the PSI Woodworking DBGULP Big Gulp Dust Hood I bought for my table saw. I have had to make so many "adjustments" with duct tape to make my dust collection system operational. This fits exactly nothing and the industry seems to need to look up the word "adaptor" and "reducer" as this should fit either inside or outside a 4 inch hole (industry pick one and outside might be a better choice). I have run 2.5 inch pvc through my garage and have several of my dust makers installed (again duct tape to snug the fit in almost all cases). In my garage I don't need or want a 4 inch pipe. All that said I blame myself for not looking at all the reviews however, the words reducer are grossly misused. Providing measurements might have helped some. It is sturdy hard plastic.
8071 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm a building contractor, my crew is small so any extra help I can get I take advantage of it, and what a help the lift is. The lift makes hanging drywall almost enjoyable. I would be lost without it. If you are thinking of buying one,don't wait any longer,you'll wonder how you managed without it.
8746 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Making finger joints just got simple for me !
crank too far down on one side so it is toooo lopsided. (that sounds silly but some people do that without
I am building a boat and have been for six years. The plan is for another four years-minimum. A belt sander makes the finished product look like the work of a first-rate carpenter. This sander is the most essential tool in my inventory, sanding mostly yellow pine and some mahogany.
3028 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 As advertised. No problems.
7824 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this hammer for a deck demo and its solid. I would not hesitate to purchase again
7361 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Purchased this table after looking a LOT of others. Not dissapointed. If you are even a casual woodworker the setup should be no problem. The fence is the most work but take your time and it goes together in no time. I bought the table, fence 3" casters and a Jessem lift as I already had the big PC router. Be prepared to get different corner leveling blocks for the Jessem Mast-r-lift II.
Once I bought this flange, the wheel working very well in cutting fire brick and ceramic floor tile. Lost several days of productivity due to the lack of full disclosure.
7956 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When my son asked for this hammer with the leather wrapped handle, I couldn't see what the big deal was all about--then we bought it and I realized what a great hammer it is. It is forged all of one piece- the head CANNOT come apart from the body. The leather wrapped handle is incredible--my son was very pleased to get it and as he works in construction--I know he'll use it a lot.
The three light settings are more than enough to light up my 17-inch keyboard without glare and with its tiny head and thin flex neck, it's easy to position the device so as not to block your field of vision to the screen.
6813 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Typical Ridgid quality. The aluminum handle is as storng as the steel and quite a bit lighter. The weight savings makes a difference when carrying it in a tool box with bunch of other tools.
8227 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Estwing hammers are my favorite. I carry a 16oz straight claw, a 22oz straight claw, a rubber mallet, a nail puller, and a handy bar in my tool kit to work with me every day. They stand up to the abuse of a lot of rough work and always do what they are supposed to.
7109 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 best pipe wrench ever..
9862 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good tool use
Update - 07.14.13
1773 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect fit to my PC 690
8399 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I've been using this set in my workshop, mostly for drilling & sinking screws for drawer slides, hinges, etc. Like any other tool it needs to be handled with a certain amount of care and as other reviews note, the stud that mounts in the drill chuck is aluminum, not steel. I can imagine that some of the less happy reviewers were using it at a job site rather than in a workshop.
9134 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 you need your own quick connectors but the hose is what I wanted for my new compressor. Bright color so you can see it on the floor.
The clip portion does not move around when you don't want it to, and is not too bulky. It does not seem to eat batteries, so an AC adapter is not needed.
1645 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As advertised
9374 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Quality product, arived timely
6595 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 easy to use, grip well. Bought them on sale
1473 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great deal and product. I installed these bulbs and so far so good. I have put many hours on them and they are still lighting up the counter.
2930 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These actually fit one of the older Delta Models without a problem. Although I bought these for my father, he mentioned that they were sharp and easy to install. These also cut through aspen like butter!
Problem #2. The bevel lock knob on the saw was broken. That had to have happened during packaging or assembly. There was no damage to the box upon arrival and the saw was securely packed with the cardboard inserts.
6) The sander is taller than most 1/4 sheet sanders - this can make it harder to get into corners or small spaces.
7499 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Fair price, quick ship. Nice finish on screws. Pocket hole screws and jig make for a quick and hidden assembly of assorted frame assemblies and more. Be sure to use coarse for soft wood and fine thread for hardwood.
7330 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought for my son
- It cuts just smoothly with very little vibration, unlike my Delta 40-540 that needs to be bolted down to a table. (To be fair, the Delta costs only about 1/3 of the Dewalt.) Still you want to appreciate the good design and engineering works applied to this saw.
3103 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are great bulbs for a great price.
Five years and so far none of the rust problems as mentioned in the one star review.
7095 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The great thing about these clamps is that the I beam makes them very stiff, they will not bend like pipe clamps over a long distance. They also have crushing power, I think they have 7,000 pounds of force, compared to 1,000 for a Bessey parallel clamp. You can literally crush wood with them, as you can with a vise. The crank makes it easy to tighten, they tighten very fast. Biggest flaw I see from experience is that they have a small clamping face...this makes it less effective when clamping an "edge" like a cabinet or door. A Bessey or Jorgensen parallel clamp has a much longer and even grip on the edge of wood...down at least 5 inches or so. Then again when you need a small clamp, as when clamping a small table leg...this is the best choice, the parallel clamps are too big. So these are best for powerful clamping of small spots, or strenth and straightness over a distance, such as a door, where a pipe clamp will arc and bend your wood out of alignment. You can always spread out the clamping force with a piece of hardwood, but then you need 3 hands to hold it all together. You can use these with steel, where a Bessey wouldn't even be considered. Wood screw clamps, like the traditional Jorgensen, are best for really long edges of a foot or so, or small piece where not much force is required. Then again you don't want to squeeze out all the glue either. So you have to match the clamp to your work...no one clamp does it all. Another use: when first setting up the wood, squeeze the pieces together with this clamp, as when gluing two pieces (as in making a door with a rail and stile) with a biscuit or biscuits. This powerful clamp will act like a vise and pull them together, it's easier and quicker to get great force out of this clamp than any other kind of clamp. Then use a Bessey or other brand to hold it evenly. The "vise" action of this is unique and sometimes the best option around. I have every brand of clamp and many antiques but when this baby does its thing there's no substitute for it.
If you are having trouble figuring out which two-pronged bulb you should order, head on over to Wikipedia where there is an excellent chart. Watch out for voltage. Some of these are 12V and some that look identical are 120V. If you order the wrong ones, they won't work. Please don't even ask me how I know that OK? OK. :p
8794 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love this tool. The feel in your hand as it slides and the sweet accuracy make you want to weep tears of gratitude for spending the considerable extra dough and treating yourself to a top-notch tool. Thank God the name Starrett still means something in this age of disgraced, formerly-glorious American tool names.
I talked to an engineer at DeWalt regarding this and the 364 saws.
5639 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fit my tools great work old get dull shape new easy fast ok
The BAD:
All in all I was thrilled with the performance and level of quality found in this design and I would highly recommend it to anyone with the DeWalt 746 saw.
6164 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product----outlasts all others.
7295 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Quality has dropped dramatically on this line of products. It has been a long time since I used a workmate but I don't recall the design that included a completely useless piece such as the middle plank in this design. Using the vice feature of this bench just seems very limited. Install instructions are horrible which was further complicated since the seller shipped it in a basically destroyed box. Thank goodness for ereplacements,com as I was able to order the parts that were missing and complete the assembly.
8429 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This extension cord is heavy-duty but weighs MUCH less than its comparable peers. If you're dragging it around along with a vaccuum or other heavy items it's nice and easy to carry. The lighted end lets you know there's power, which is a nice feature.
1102 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Bulb still working perfectly
2843 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this is my 2nd one of these saws. the first one lasted 10 plus years. a work horse for sure
4508 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 if your a woodworker you use Titebond. If you're not using it, shame on you !
POWERTEC 70149 Dust Control...
5771 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was increasingly frustrated by the kinks that would form in the original vacuum hose of my rigid 5 gallon shop vac. I put up with the original hose for about 5 years, then bought this. I find it especially useful when vacuuming up high, since that is what would most often kink the original vacuum hose. No kinks with this, and the long length makes cleanup even easier. If you use your vac frequently, this is a very nice upgrade.
go wrong with this items. Plus the carrying case for
3699 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this belt sander to replace the Porter-Cable 3 x 21 belt sander Mo. 337 I had bought used over ten years ago. They are the same except for the dust bag connection port, the way the belt is changed, and the variable speed feature. This new version does everything well for me and I really appreciate how easy it is to put on a new belt. On the Mo. 337 I sometimes knocked the floor plate loose because you had to push the sander down against the floor to release the pressure. The Mo. 352VS picks up about 80% of the dust it generates depending a little on what grit you use. It's pretty loud as one would expect but is very aggressive and operates flawlessly for hours continuously if you can take it. Except for when I need to level glued up slabs for shelving or cabinetry after biscuit joinery, this tool does it all. Since I'm an all out person I rarely use the variable feature. For my large slab sanding I prefer my Porter-Cable 12 amp 4 x 24 belt sander which also eats wood but with a greater appetite.
6315 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I install every day and when I can I use these clamps. They speed up he install. Period.
3113 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Ok, so before I purchased this I never did any miter cuts of quality, but this unit makes this weekend warrior look like a professional. Wainscoated a bathroom with 30 feet of wall run, with 6 inch v grooved board (4 ft tall, one board at a time. Mitered all coners....everyone came by and said it looked professional...AND IT DOES. Unit is worth every penny. I researched which unit to get and for my money, you need not spend anymore than what this one costs. I would give it 5 stars if it had a laser...but I would not spend another hundred dollars for a laser. Unit came out of the box right to spec. Although I checked for adjustments, none were needed. If you can find a better one for this price ... Buy it!
3243 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My wife's Indian tribe has a casino in Oklahoma. In May 2005, we were on vacation visiting my father-in-law, and stopped in to see my wife's tribe's casino. I'm not really a gambler, but I put $20 in a slot machine, hit the button three times, and won $250. I cashed out, and gave my wife $100. I knew what I was going to spend the rest of my money on, a Skil HD77 Wormdrive saw. My father had the old metal handled version of the HD77 when I was growing up in the 60's and 70's, and it was what I learned to saw with. In my adult life I've had cheap circular saws, but I always longed for the Skilsaw of my youth. Once you have used a Skil HD77, you just can't go back to any lesser saw. I was also fortunate that when I got home, and purchased the saw from Amazon, it happened to be on sale, and I got $25 more dollars off for spending $199+, so I got my new saw for the cost of about $110. Some people think the saw is too heavy. Personally I don't mind the weight, I think it steadies the saw. I love quality and value, and this saw has them both. If you read most of the reviews, mostly five stars, they speak for themselves. I've built saw horses, bookcases, cabinets for my shop, raised beds for our tomato garden, a closet organizer, a coffee table, a computer desk, a sewing table for my wife, the list goes on. I guess what I would like to pass along is that I am sorry that I waited so long to get this saw. Now that I have one again, all DYI chores seem easier. I look forward to using my saw. It makes any sawing task, a pure pleasure. I should have just bit the bullet and got one a long time ago. If you are a person, contemplating the purchase of a circular saw, especially a younger person, my advice is spend your money wisely, and get the best, the first time, and you won't regret it. Throw our the cheap blade it comes with, and buy a decent carbide saw blade. Change the oil ocasionally, and the Skil HD77 will last you a lifetime. There are not too many purchases that you can make for around $150, that you can say that about. If your are lucky, you might catch it on sale, or be able to pick up a used one for even less money. If so, grab it and run like the wind.
7874 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Purchased to use for demo work. Also used for some metal/automotive work when I installed sliders on my vehcile. Great price. Blades worked as intended. Would definitely buy and use again.
255 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great little lamp - gives good light and made well. Good deal.
Update - Feb 23, 2008:
I would like to talk to someone who is willing to listen seriously with an open mind and correct some problems. I also have a few questions I'd like to ask from someone involved with design.
7900 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great little hammer that is made in the USA!
1425 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I really only need one but a 10 pack for the same price hardware stores is great. Can't beat the price.
2382 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great flashlight for the price. Fast shipping. would buy again.
9543 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works well.
2842 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After doing a ton of research, I decided to go with this circular saw. Paid a little more to get the one with the case, but well worth it. The saw cuts extremely well and glides through even the most dense wood. It is very heavy for a circular saw, but makes up for it with its power.
1321 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I saved a ton of money on this compared to Home Depot! Works as good as any bulb.
2) DO NOT use bits with a cut by the bottom of the bit. These are the longer bits, maybe 2 inches long, sometimes 2 sided? they will stick in the gun, you will have to take it apart and send away to Dewalt for a new bit holder.
Does it come in colors?
8535 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Its a estwing nothing else to say
I like to use my 1/2" Milwaukee Hole-Hawg drill. The two speeds and excellent power really go. High speed for the edge bore, low for the cross bore.
3877 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I purchased this for my Delta Platinum Contractor's Saw with Unifence. Installation is pretty straight-forward, although I have to modified my Rockler outfeed table a bit to accommodate one of the mounting brackets. Once installed, the blade guard works very well. I particularly like the easily-removable splitter -- very handy when I am using my sliding table. My only gripe is that I wish there is a vacuum port in the blade guard. The saw dusts seem to be focused to fly directly back at you -- I guess that is a good reminder not to stand directly inline with the blade!
Jason
3487 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These stops made my job a lot easier when cutting crown molding. Saved a lot time and money. This is a must have when cutting crown molding.
I actually bought it because the ends are not reinforced like some hoses, so it would fit through the 90 bends on some 1" electrical conduit I have going from my basement to my attic. These ends allowed it to fit, where another, smaller exterior diameter (same interior diameter) hose would not fit.
6935 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I would buy this again but I won't have to because this will last forever. I wish all tools were built to these standards.
3227 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Dewalt lost their minds with the dws780 they made the holes for the crown stop, but thought it would be a good money saving idea to not thread the holes. They must've realized their stupidity and tried to remedy the problem by including nut clips that are supposed to fit into non existing slots behind and under the saw...only problem is there is no slot on this saw for them to fit into, so the nut clip must be held with you hand while tightening.
5363 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 ok
7467 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great, light wieght wrench. Even with a cheater bar, they won't break
In summary: the same sturdy, useful product with some nice upgrades but an atrocious assembly/instruction booklet.
1318 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These bulbs are very economical when purchased in the 10 pack. So far, they are working as expected.
Update 04/06/2011:
1874 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Product as described
8247 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This dado blade set cuts perfectly flat bottomed grooves. Plenty of shims to use when adjusting for today's odd plywood sizes. Very sharp blades and chippers.
Now the details:
7616 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This hammer was left by someone when I moved into my tiny New York apartment in 1970. Back then it looked as if it had many years of heavy use. Now (October 2015), although I have moved out of the city, and moved several times, ending up now in the country, I still have it and use it for all our jobs both inside and out. For the first time, today I have had to super-glue one of the leather rings back in place on the handle. This is a great hammer - if you can call a hammer great - very well balanced, sturdy, and seems to be lasting forever. You could not ask for better.
One note is that these have built in rubber pads, that completely cover the metal internal end. That is an advantage when you do not want to mar the wood. That and the fact that you can squeeze these with one hand, creates a mechanism that is easy to use, but not something that you would want to use for strength clamping. As a safety measure, these clamp sufficiently for most operations, but a threaded bar clamp, is stronger. So for those operations where extreme strength is needed, these are not the clamps to use. You sacrifice mountain holding strength for the ease of use. For example if I was using a large bit on the drill press, and drilling into metal, I would clamp it with something more. Even the slightest movement in an operation like that, could cause a snag, sending the piece into movement. If you are using just one of them, at the end of a 24" board, and decide to rout the other end, it will move on you. Securing it with two of them, and it is super tied down. You get my drift.
213 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It could cover a little more territory, but I just move the bendable stalk so the light shines where I'm reading. It may be the battery is low: I think it did better at first. It stays in place nicely and now I don't have to get up to turn out the room light which kind of woke me up again.
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2355 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I sold all my DeWalt stuff locally and bought new, everything with the "nano" foot for the square lithium ion batteries. Some items still run the old photos, but I got everything from Amazon and all with the new shape. Still accepts the oval NiCd batteries with the same positive connect. Now if you get Li batteries you won't see the oval overhanging them.
- Flexible Gooseneck
1680 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I thought I'd saved a little when I bought a router without this base. Mistake. I can work much faster with this.
6616 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 We erect self-storage buildings for a living. This is the only screwgun that we allow our crews to use. They last a long time (in our business, a year is a long time). They are easily repaired when minor things break, and fortunately that doesn't happen often. Right now, we have about 30 of them out in the field. Will continue to purchase these.
833 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These are very bright and the color is what we were wanting. So far, so good!
9176 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This hose is heavy duty and high quality. I used it this past winter int he freezing temps and it was stiff, but still performed well and did not crack or kink.
o comes in a nice blow molded plastic case
5777 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I didn't need them but like to have spare one just in case. I couldn't fin them any where else in any store. But when I check'ed on here and saw them I orded a couple of each. They are here and ready if I break one of the other ones.
949 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great deal! These bulbs are almost $5 each at Wal-Mart.
7936 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 He said his dad had a leather handled hammer when he was a kid, and this reminded him of it. I inspected it before I gave it, and the quality is excellent.
992 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A real bargain, considering that buying one locally would have cost probably more than 10 of those.
Basically it is a borderline-cheesy-quality product but serves its function adequately.
5487 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good item
From Amazon you can buy 2 for what they sold for new...Over $500.00 list price.
2736 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought this saw about a month ago now and have used it a few times. Its very smooth. Very little vibration and when you bolt it down on quarter inch rubber it has no vibration at all. (I used an old tire inner tube.) I bought this with a Moto foot pedal. That leaves your hands on your work. The tension lever is great. Right up front where it should be. The cast table size is great for bigger projects. I got this saw as a member of Amazon Prime. I ordered it overnight air with Saturday delivery. It was an extra $9.95 freight. This is a 66 lb saw. Gotta love Amazon Prime.
6606 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was concerned about the supposed hump that even Rousseau references but it's so subtle I'm not seeing it. I was looking for an economical way to get a router table for my new Bosch 1617 and using this to build one on the end of my Ridgid R4512 table saw was very successful. Yeah, it takes a bit of effort to pop out the rings but it's not any kind of deal breaker and probably not even a bad thing. Maybe someday if I become a real woodworker I might graduate to something fancier but this will certainly get me started and leave a few bucks for router bits.
9123 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect hose in every way
8647 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you are a do it yourselfer and need a sight level for shooting grades,leveling fence layouts and layouts for drop ceilings and other basic operations this is the tool for you! Don't spend extra money on fancier levels when all you need is a reliable true level which this is. CST/Berger makes quality levels.
My first clue that something was different was before making my first cut. I placed my homemade panel cutting jig on my table and the blade was about an 1/8" away from the jig where as before it was so close that I could hear the blade brush the jig as I ran it past. The first cross cut was so great that I had to rip a piece of scrap to see how it would turn out. It looked like I had just ran it through my jointer.
4742 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I have been adding a few new things to my woodworking arsenal over the last year or so to make things better/safer/easier and decided it was time to replace the stock insert with a zero clearance insert.
8097 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have been in construction over 30 years now and Stabila levels are the best out there. Spendy but worth it.
3024 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 this comes with the mounting screws. Good quality. I would recommend this product.
This set up allows me to reach the heddle from both side for threading. This home-made set up cost well below $20, if I were to buy a commercially made system it would be measured in hundreds.
8544 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cuts great dados. Perfectly flat. My only beef, and the reason I give it 4 out of 5, is it says you need both cutting blades, 3 chippers, and two spacers to make a 3/4 inch cut. That's not the case. I had to add a .020 inch shim to it as well, in order to get closest to the 3/4 inch cut I wanted.
693 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Arrived as ordered. Everything seems to be OK.
As I said, this appears to be the most advanced tool of this kind in the market. The alternatives to this tool are limited in functionality: there is a "do-it-yourself" kit from the Collins company ("Collins Tool Company Stair Tread Template Set") made of metal (available on Amazon) and its plastic versions for $20 at HD for $35 at Lowes. There is an all-metal WDP Stair Jig from Ampro-online sold only directly from the manufacturer (about the same price as this jig but less functionality), and "Stair Tool" sold directly by TheStairTool company. They all probably work about the same when it comes to measuring width of the stairs and angles, but none of them has built-in functionality to measure depth of the stairs and risers. You need to have this depth (plus additional overhang) in order to correctly transfer measurements taken by the jig to the stair. Note that you measure the depth of the stair from its rounded nosing and not from the back. You need to know this depth in order to position the jig correctly before marking for cutting. With built-in adjustable stops, The Stair Wizard takes out of the game those additional measurements and reduces potential for errors.
8884 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You can spend your money on the cheaper Empire or Stanley combo squares available at Home Depot/Lowes. You'll then spend the rest of your time squinting trying to read the things. The satin chrome finish on the Starrett rules make them worth twice their cost. Glare-free, easy-to-read, and exceptionally accurate, these Starrett tools are lifetime tools. Look on Ebay, and you'll see Starrett squares that are 50+ years old going for top dollar. These are the finest squares available.
3250 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Extremely well build and works as advertised.
The machine is very quiet, about as loud as a sewing machine. It also vibrates very little.
7011 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nice
Dewalt could/should have done better. They are part of the same conglomerate that owns Porter-Cable (and Delta, and Black & Decker). The PC edge guide is the same price - but a much more robust and accurate design. Too bad the PC guide won't fit the Dewalt routers (at least, not without some serious modification)
3189 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 While the saw works great as I used it to cut through some interior doors I was replacing but it has a big design flaw! There is a guide plate that has about an inch on one side of the blade and over three inches on the other. If you were making a cross cut and wanted to slide this guide against a straight edge you would want to use the 3+ inch side to have more support for the saw, right? The makers of this saw built the motor so low to the guide plate that it cannot slide against anything more than an 1/8 tall. This is really stupid. The saw works with the guild plate if you are cutting something thin like plywood, because you can raise the saw up (making the cut less deep) to clear your straight edge. The solution: for cutting something thick like interior doors, where you might want to use a straight edge - you have to use the one inch side. Not great support for the saw - but it works.
Before I explain the problems with this plane, I have been doing woodworking for more than 35 years, and I fully understand that you will have to do a lot of "tuning" on virtually any plane you buy, new or used. Also I own and use eight other planes - one Wood River, four Groz, one Craftsman (from about 1940), one Worth (an "antique" from the early 1900's - I think), and one really ancient Stanley from before 1910. ALL of them are superior to this piece of junk. Now to the sad part.
8003 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 After an unsuccessful attempt to find a decent vintage low angle block plane, I finally decided to try this one. I'm glad I did. The fit/finish is flawless and the performance is great.
5116 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a small dust-collection system in my garage-shop. This sweep is mounted against the floor; dirt and debris are swept into it. These parts are not super-easy to find--thank goodness for Amazon!
8255 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I love my Incra rules. They're always dead-on precise and get me that much closer to wood that I don't have to spend an excessive amount of time cleaning up poor cuts. My only dislike is that there's no way to hang them up on a pegboard, and i'm apprehensive to leave them kicking around in a toolbox drawer for fear of getting bent.
2203 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This saw rocks. I also purchased the DW723 saw stand and the two work great together. Every angle I have wanted has been really easy to set and the crown, base molding and chair railing all looks great. Have recommended this saw to all of my friends. They just seem to envite me over to help them for the price of a pizza.
9055 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'd buy another if I needed. Heavy duty (at least for home workshop use).
6490 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased this to repair furniture vs sending pieces out. The money was well spent. The tool is very well made and looks like it will lasts literally a lifetime.
Unfortunately I couldn't get used to attaching a light to my paperbacks, so just attached it to my bed frame and work it from there. I am happy with my choice because my girlfriend is sleeping better, otherwise I would use my nightstand light instead.
2772 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have been using this saw for a week, and am very happy with the quality....
7344 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Just want I needed
5263 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I didn't see any benefit from this, so I actually tested it. I made a cut with and without, and measured the kerf. They were the same. So, it limits your depth of cut without any benefit. I put mine on CL.
2696 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Used be I am used non vacume adapter type edge guide.
I bought these through Amazon. Other sources sell sets for less, but with Amazon Prime free shipping, the prices seem competitive.
9719 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 work good
9475 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Very handy and cheaper through Amazon
1127 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My Christmas decorations use these bulbs and you can't buy them in stores so I stocked up.
1035 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this for the light in the fan above the stove. I held my breath, worried if it would fit and work properly. It did. So, I'm giving it 5 stars out of relief.
1095 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I was worried about using this generic brand but it works great. Just as bright as name brands and so far it has lasted a long time.
Despite its minor flaws the Milwaukee is still deserving of 5 stars especially when you start comparing other saws. The Porter Cable is a close second in my book, but the combination of balance, power, control, and adjustments of the Milwaukee make it my top choice. Highly recommend.
8928 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As a keen enthusiast woodworker, this is a great bit of kit. It makes very smooth cuts and is surprisingly quiet.
7464 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great Deal fast shipping
9087 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As a contractor by trade, I have nothing but good things to say about this gun. First and foremost, it is the logical replacement to air powered for obvious and already stated reasons: no compressor and hose. It does misfire on occasion but i'm sure it is purely because i have not cleaned or oiled it in 8 years. I know, I know...what a slug. If there is a complaint it is due to Paslode going to primarily all round head nails the last couple of years. The clipped head nails used to drive sure and deep every time. When i switch out the round for some leftover clipped heads, it goes from inconsistent to sure fire every time so it is not my imagination. But, i cannot even buy the clipped head nails anymore from the local Le Depot de Home.
4528 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 for a compound sliding miter saw, it is amazing! I now have two, so I aways have a sharp one.
93 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this for my daughter to take to camp and she loved it! It takes 3 AAA batteries, which are included. When I packed it for camp I turned one of the batteries around so it wouldn't accidentally turn on and run down. She used it at camp nightly for 2 weeks and it never went dim.
5781 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great to have some of my tools, spare thanks for sell separately and I buy two more to have more spare
The chippers add up to make all dado thickness' 1/16 inch apart.. From 1/4 to 29/32 (plus plastic shims to tweak even this).. To use the thicker capability though, your saw arbor would need to be long enough..
I ripped about an 1 1/2" off the 12" short stationary piece to fit in between the tablesaw top and end of the Delta supports. Then chamfered the lead edge of that short stationary piece. I did that before installation because that was mentioned in a previous review. Thanks to that reviewer for the heads-up. I also widen the rabbet on the short stationary piece to line up with the Sawstop miter slots which differ slightly from the Delta's. I eventually replaced the stock piece with a custom plywood and laminate piece 7/8" thick with narrower rabbets in the exact location.
9511 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this hose primarily for my nail guns. It is nice and heavy so it lays flat when in use. It also winds up well unlike a pvc or plastic hose. The ends are installed well. This product is clearly superior to Chinese knock-offs that you may find at a big-box store. Don't try to save $4; buy this one!
2079 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am far from a pro but I do demand performance and quality. The store salesperson had not opened the new 7518 box yet and when I asked why not his reply was "I'm afraid to look as I would have to take one home for myself". This is a quality machine and it shows.
One tip - run the guide on the WASTE SIDE of your cut if possible, so any slips don't ruin the piece. If you need dead-nuts accuracy (ie. you don't have a "waste side", then you need to be very careful. Run a couple practice passes before you commit.
9243 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 milton connectors are well made.
1601 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I did a Bates Motel deal at home for this Halloween and this sign was a nice addition. It has clear C-7 Christmas style lights behind a plastic front. The two lights behind the 'vacancy' were on a flickering circuit with added to the effect.
4814 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works well
2823 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great product. very useful. great price! good quality! highly recommend this dewalt dw908 18-volt nicd pivoting head cordless flashlight! buy it
301 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect. My wife like to read later than I do and, this light gets the job done.
7981 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A great plane, once honed, removes material cleanly. A nice and useful addition to your tool cabinet. I would highly recommend.
1888 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 convenient carry case. keeps them dry!
3. If you get a lot of squeeze-out, it's difficult to clean the glue off the wood. Heavy sanding is necessary to remove traces of the glue.
4641 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I have an older DW705 (which still has its original bag), and a newer DW716 that needed a bag. I was wondering how this universal bag could fit "all" of their saws, since the dust outlet fitting on these two saws are different, but I saw from the description that this universal bag included an adapter, so I decided to try it. If I was buying this for my DW705, I would have given it three stars - it would fit that saw fine, although this new bag is only half the size of the original bag, and made of much thinner material.
Because it hard-bolts on from the bottom, there may be mounting considerations if you plan to bolt down the saw itself!
1398 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Other reviewers have said these CBconcept Halogen replacement bulbs are not as bright as the bulbs they're replacing. Not true for me! Luckily, I was able to do a side-by-side comparison. I replaced one of two halogen bulbs in my 8-month-old KitchenAid Range Hood. It was right next to an original halogen bulb that had been installed by the manufacturer. Same brightness and intensity! No difference whatsoever. I can't speak to the longevity of these halogen bulbs, which is still a concern for me. I hope to get at least 8 months of use from each of these 10 bulbs. Then I'll be a true devotee!!
6290 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I swore by biscuits for everything, now I use a lot of pocket screws for smaller jobs. The screws pull the wood together and don't require clamping.
8519 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Always a quality product.
Brief overview:
If you've never used this type of base, they are a dream to use. A simple foot lever lifts and lowers the tool once the base is installed. This is MUCH better than having to individually lift each corner by hand-tightening plastic-handled screws. I also have a Vega base that requires a long handle to move the unit around, and I'm telling you... this Delta system can't be beat! In fact, I'm going to replace my Vega base with one of these.
5796 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I looked at several tables in this price range, and was sold on this one.
Option four, go ahead and buy this one and spend the hour tuning it up. It'll save you days, weeks, or even months scouring E-Bay for the perfect deal.
7964 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 It's a little pricey but it's a good hammer. I didn't really want the waffle head, but that was my mistake.
6535 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 What can you say that hasn't been said. I still don't have the muscle memory to move both sides evenly without thinking but these are great.
932 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect item just what I needed great buy!!!!
3093 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I'm a little perplexed at the high rating for this one.
820 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 The under shelving light uses this number bulb. However, this bulb is too thick for the light. I can not put the cover back on. It is a lot cheaper then the one in the store but not the right one.
Use clamp pads.
3326 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This light makes it so easy to see your work. Great product , I use it everytime I saw. If you don't have one , get one the price is right and it's a very useful item. A must have!!
The bulbs are working great - I love em.....
Unlike many lesser competitors, especially "household" stick drivers, Milwaukee's torque settings offer a wide and *precise* range of torque settings for most applications [6x2], any even better, the very tactile ring and positive torque detents which are handily[but not so visibly]located on the ring just at the business end of this driver. Furthermore, the detents on this very tactile ring aren't limited to just six positions as the numbers would suggest, but many intermediate positions for that "just right" setting that can snug your fastener perfectly into place. For heavier applications, a little bee's wax or soap on the threads goes a long way and also helps to keep things from going squeak in the night.
2300 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the best scroll saw I've used. What I really like is the very small amount of vibration that you feel in your hands when they're resting on the platten as you manipulate work into the blade. This is so much better than, say, a Dremmel, that it's incomparable.
985 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works great,a little pricy
546 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I'd like to point out that the option suggested below the product which says that customer's often buy these items together, is very incorrect. The light bulbs shown, are not for the lamp being sold. This was confirmed by the seller by phone. Please avoid making the same mistake I did in ordering what I assumed would be replacement bulbs for the lamp being sold.
- Can open clip pretty wide for large books and tables/desks/etc
2313 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I really did not think this light was all that and a cup of tea until I got it. it is such a nice little helper on all the jobs that are hard to see. It is a must for a person who works alone. will buy another one if anything ever happens to this one. I love this accessory to my tools.
570 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 extremely bright. actually, too bright. in a very dark room, the it's almost blinding even on the lowest setting. it would be nice if it had a lower setting.
I use the pipe insulation as a spacer to keep the pipe from touching the wood and to provide a consistent surface. I cut the insulation into 5" sections.
I tried the PVC route when I got tired of dragging my old hose between the house and garage. While looking for a new air hose all I could find was PVC, so I bought one. After spending just a few frustrating days trying to deal with the very stiff springy coils, I decided enough was enough and ordered this hose from Amazon. The hose coils nicely and is easy to pull behind while you work. The rubber hose lays flat with no springy coils to snag on studs, joists, or saw horses.
All things considered, I appreciate quality tools and am not dissapointed by this one. Highley recommended!
I was first introduced to the Magnum Hole Shooter by a boatbuilder who called it the single best power tool he owned. Not only was it powerful enough to drill through an oak keel or refasten a few thousand hull screws, it was built uncommonly well. You just can't destroy this drill in ordinary use, and if you do manage to break it or wear out the brushes, it's easily serviced.
4977 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Nothing to say but this is a tough powerful sander that has been reliable for me. The bag collects the dust well.
2347 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good Product.
- excellent belt tracking. I only make fine adjustments after replacing the belt.
414 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The light is bright and it clips on to books really well. The only snag is the battery lasts only 30-35 hours, even though it's LED. Makes me hesitate to buy more as gifts even though I find it useful. I use it to read when I am away from a good light source, say while camping or on the bus.
8210 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Stacked dado's are a royal pain in the a**. I wish I could dedicate a table saw for cutting dado's but (sad) can't see my way clear to buy another saw. As far as the Freud SD208 set goes, it does exactly what it was intended to do and it does it very well. Cuts (rip and cross) are clean. Excellent product! I'll stick with this set until someone comes up with the magic set that installs itself on the saw. P.S. the carry case is perfect for storage and transport.
5612 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Does a very good job sharpening drill bits
6211 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This has to be the best value in my shop. I used two spiral 4" connectors on the inside of the lid to connect to hoses outside. These spiral connectors let the hoses pivot. I don't disconnect the hoses but use 4" adaptors to hook to hoses from each machine.
813 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I bought these bulbs for my under the kitchen cabinet lamps. They worked excellent they're very bright and one fifth cost sold at Lowe's. if you have under the cabinet lamps buy these bulbs, you'll be very happy.
If you don't cut through materials thicker than 1-1/2", this is a great saw. It weighs probably half of what my Makita did, and that was with the aluminum shoe. The steel shoe of this saw follows aluminum edge guides without binding. (aluminum to aluminum always binds up) The left blade design is great for righties.
10. The table is flat.
My order was Prime, so the cost for a a big heavy box of quality screws was very reasonable. It was cheaper than other leading brand and its shipping costs.
Neck diameter: 5/32" (0.15").
overall, does the job well.
6945 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 works great, easy to switch from latter to latter. works on corners, and flat surfaces. makes working at the top of ladder much easier, and safer.
1502 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worth the money.
524 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I couldn't decide online which type of clip-on light to use for my Kindle Touch. Too many reviews and it seems like most people want a really bright light, which I don't - I want a dimmer one so I can see my Kindle and my husband can still sleep. So I had to go to a store to try some out; Barnes and Noble brick and mortar store has a few in its booklight selection. This one is really light and small (it uses those annoying flat batteries rather than AAAs, but I am making that sacrifice for size and weight). It has one LED v. 2 or more for the other ones. It is still too bright in the dead of night. I "solved" this by cutting two pieces of white electrical tape to size and putting them over the entire lighted part, so that the light is quite well dimmed. There is still a little glare, and it is annoying. But the lights all cause glare -- it is definitly possible to angle them up to reduce glare, but then the size of the cone of light they cast gets bigger, and that defeats the purpose of trying to light up only the Kindle screen itself and not my husband's side of the bed. You can clip this on the side of the Kindle instead of the front, and choose the side that points the light away from your partner. That also helps. The light also "leaks" a little out of the back of the light switch area (mine is a dark blue color light, so it looks like there is a blue light on the back of the light's head). I covered that up with black electrical tape.
I whole heartedly recommend this product.
1378 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Even though the title is a bit misleading, this is a 10 pack of bulbs. ordering one will get you 10 small boxes with 10 bulbs.
By the way, Jet makes some corner clamps of a completely different design, and this Bessey product blows that stuff away. The Bessey is easier to handle, doesn't mark the surface, and just generally better.
4947 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm a little past being a novice(not much) woodworker but still learning. This is my first set of dado blades and the first time I used them it went smooth as it could have. I cut tenons for a mortise joint using oak from a house built in the 1800's. Needless to say the oak splinters very easy. No tear out what so ever. Smoothest cut I could have imagined. The only other cuts I've seen that smooth were from a forest ll blade. The blades were easy to figure out. They store on a cheesy plastic holder but as for the blades I can't imagine any better. Highly recommend.
3869 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Works as expected. Setup requires attention, results were good.
6924 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I am stripping paint off concrete floors with a Norton Non-Woven Depressed Center Rapid Strip Discs, 4-1/2" Diameter, 5/8"-11 Arbor Hub, Grit Coarse (Pack of 1). I bought a 13-amp DEWALT D28115 Heavy-Duty 4-1/2-Inch/5-Inch High Performance Grinder with Trigger Grip and it works great, but Dewalt doesn't make a dust guard and I couldn't get the Bosch 18SG-5E 5-Inch Surface Grinding Guard to fit. This grinder was highly rated so I bought it.
When you factor in the weight of hefty-hardwoods (or wet construction lumber) the torque of big-bits this can handle, PLUS the serious power it puts out, there are TONS of forces at play. All, I'm saying is: don't put this thing in a $90 home-center table. Seriously, I think it could rip mounting screws out of MDF!
8163 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great hammer. I've been using it for 9 months as an electrician apprentice. I don't use it everyday or super often, but when your linemans pliers aren't enough you need a hammer. I may eventually size up to a 20 Oz or 24 Oz hammer at some point. 16oz is a good all around size though. I've used this hammer to hammer nails and also for things it wasn't designed for.
8938 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm an beginning woodworker and from what I've seen this dado blade does a great jobs. Would recommend this blade to everyone.
4004 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I much prefer to stack the dadoes than use dial-up versions. This set cuts smooth, accurate dadoes. Nearly infinite widths. Great chart for selecting the correct components for specific widths. The chippers cut cleanly. Worth the price. Highest quality. Recommended.
266 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 It worked well for a while, but many of the lights quickly burned out.
9394 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I highly recommend this tool bag for anything from fishing gear to gardening tools. The canvas is good quality.
So I put the motor on the bench and removed the metal covers from the capacitors. One is the run capacitor; the other is the start capacitor. Once again, both of these covers were packed with dust. There are 2 wires running from each cap to the inside of the motor through a hole and I could see dust inside the motor. Not good. A TEFC (totally enclosed fan cooled) motor - right? Well Jet should call theirs a BEFC (barely enclosed fan cooled) motor.
8186 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great hammer. Awesome feel and good grip.
9175 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Most air hoses that come with or are sold in conjunction with home air compressors are cheap 1/4" vinyl. Beware of those hoses since vinyl is prone to cracking and almost all air tools are rated with 3/8" hose.
5982 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Fit my Dewalt 7480 well, but the blade doesn't drop far enough for this to sit flush before the first cut is made. I plan to install a smaller blade in my tablesaw to make the first part of the cut and then the full size to finish it off. Would also be nice if it had tabs in the back like the stock dewalt insert.
2026 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have half a dozen or so routers, mostly PC, but also a large Dewalt plunge router and a smooth Makita with standard and plunge bases. More often than not I pick up one of the PC 690s because they're perfect for almost anything. I bought the 7518 for router table and a Shop Fox W1736 over arm router. The 7518 is huge compared to most things, and running by hand on really large projects like a boat or bar top might make sense, but it's the ideal stationary router. Has huge bearings and tons of torque. Pretty expensive but it will out live me!
9425 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These cutters work great, not many options out there for what I needed, glad I found these.
The 4 inch footprint is more resistant to tipping than my 3 inch sander and ergonomics are perfect for me.
My bandsaw has a 4" dust/shaving port which is the same size as the 4" end of this fitting, hence I had to find a way to attach them.
I put a plywood shelf about half way down. I'm also thinking about boxing it in on the sides and back to catch any saw dust that the vacuum doesn't get.
4132 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have only used it on a few light duty projects but so far it works great, good value
Allows for lots of hanging potential, good for working in tight spots
This is an all metal kit that should give you years of service.
6.) You pretty much need the tool to install the sandpaper. Everyone I know (including me) who has a 330 uses PSA paper because of this. Bosch has an ideal setup on their 1297DK, which is also a nice sander, but 12,000 RPM.
With my experience now, I would recommend the 300 lb rating to anybody who is going to be doing much work on a ladder. I'm only a buck seventy five, but I much prefer the heft and stability of this ladder when doing something up there that takes some exertion or reaching. I also have a hold-out bar and adjustable legs on this unit, so any fear of heights I had is about gone when I'm using it.
8992 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 good
2813 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 nice saw best I have ever owned
3198 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Half the price of a Dewalt 12", did not need that big of saw. Came with a clamp, did not have to pay extra, all dustbags are pretty much useless, I've always got sawdust when I cut a piece of lumber, hmmm. Top value as far as I'm concerned.
3148 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Went together easily. I cheated and used birch plywood I laminated together for the sides instead of using hardwood, then reinforced the side with the pivot wheel with some angle aluminum I had laying around. It works fine for the benchtop planer I'm using it for, but probably wouldn't work for heavier equipment. Buying hardwood to complete this would not have been cost-effective for me.
608 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I received one of these (the black version) a few days ago and my verdict is that I am likely to use it when reading books at night.
5691 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Easy to assemble. durable. This is a good router table, and does everything I would want it to. It's quite compact, in that it's intended to be a tabletop. I'm glad I bought this vs. going down the path of building my own router table and jigs.
7072 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This produce is very dangerous because unlike a normal stabilizer it can't be secured to the rung and the rail of the ladder. This makes it susceptible to slipping up the ladder or even folding flat against the ladder. And the clamps do not fit squarely into the ladder and this also allows it to become loose while you are up on the ladder. It can't be used on the corner of a roof with rain gutters because it does not hold the ladder far enough away from the roof. I own a rain gutter business and use ladder stabilizers every day. You can see from the photo I've included with notes added why it is very likely to become loose due to the improper way the clamps fit. I would not recommend using this stabilizer on any ladder. In my opinion it rates NO stars but I had to give it one star or I could not post the feedback.
3070 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 ok
the head swivels
Finally bought one for myself, it feels balanced and durable and I am glad I finally got one for myself.
Carl
-It's not clear if this one starts low and bends up to the left, or starts high and bends down to the right.
1581 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 They work as advertised and are lasting a long time.
I also appriaciate the fact that it's made in the USA.
6847 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this to put handles on all the cabinet doors and drawers in my house. Worked very well, couldn't really ask for anything else in the design, simple and accurate. Tried the cheap green plastic one from Home Depot, pretty much a waste of time, save your money and get one of these if you have more than 4-5 handles to install.
681 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've been impressed by these bulbs. I bought 10 because the bulb I've used in the past have only lasted around 3 months in my under-cabinet lighting. These are going on 10 months, and the first ones I installed still haven't burned out. I'm happy.
5177 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This reducer allowed me to connect a 2.5" Shop Vac hose to the 4" hose from my table saw. It works well.
I bought an HTC mobile stand for my table saw, in part to compare the two models. On design, the Delta wins. The freely rotating front caster makes the unit very maneuverable, much easier to move around the shop than the HTC. In addition, the lever in front gives a much greater range of motion, so it lifts the unit much further off the stationary feet. The two units are roughly equivalent in difficulty of assembly. Do your own measurements for the wood; the unit will take a tad more than the 1 1/2 inch square cross section recommended. I also recommend drilling the bolt holes with a drill press if at all possible. I don't own a drill press, so I couldn't get the holes drilled perfectly square, and the unit looks like it was assembled by a drunken sailor. It works great, but I can't really blame Delta for the appearance.
6238 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 They worked for me.
Because it is so strong, you might be tempted to hog wood too fast. Don't...
I would buy one of these again, but would hope that by the time I do, Delta will update their instruction sheets to include detailed close-up photos or illustrations.
859 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product at a great price!
5351 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 just what I needed
3001 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This sander really does work fine, it does the job it is designed to do. I do have a couple of complaints though. Firstly the dust bag is basically useless. Mine has broken twice and when it is in place it is largely ineffective. ( Actually though, I fail to see how a ssnder's dust bag can work without a vacuum, but anyway) and the other gripe is the power switch. Mine is in a dust protective booted cover, that I usually fail to properly toggle, so when I start to sand, it will turn off - or the worse case it turns back on when I am setting it down. I can say however, that this unit has held up through the years that I have owned it, dropped it, loaned it . . . So I have no question as to its durability. I cannot base it on any comparisons with other RO sanders, but I can say I have got my moneys worth over and over.
870 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A little over a year ago I installed a Hampton Bay 6-Light Black Under-Cabinet Xenon Puck Light Kit that I bought at Home Depot on sale. BTW - I really like this set it comes with a tap dimmer pad for low, medium, high and off. When I installed it one of the bulbs was bad & went out the first ime I turned on the lights. I went back to Home Depot and bought a 2 pack of replacement bulbs for $7.97 + tax.
6528 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 very good
I did purchase the Milwaukee 11-piece blade set but haven't opened it as the two included blades are still sharp and still effortlessly slice through everything that gets in front of them.
7481 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These clamps are an old stand-by, and they definitely stand the test of time. I have used mine to successfully build many tables of all sizes. Using a good rigid pipe and some clamping pads gives me great results on wide panels from a relatively inexpensive clamp.
3415 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Id be lost without these. Any crown cuts I make r now incrediably accurate...im not saying they weren't accurate before, but these do make it so much easier.
Misled by color and for that reason I would not recommend this seller nor the lights.
Ordering was easy and the Amazon Prime got it here pronto without paying expedited shipping.
7572 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I am surprised to see that there are no reviews of this sander, as it is a great little tool. I have been using this sander for about three years, and it has been put through some tough tests -- sanding up to 1/2" off wood edges, sanding floors, sanding tough wood, and even sanding plaster off the walls of a 250-square-foot room. In every case, it has done a terrific job, never weakens under pressure. The sander has very little vibration, and it leaves no swirl marks, even when using lower grit sandpaper. Several times, I have dropped the sander onto the cement floor of my shop, and still it keeps on working. The only minus I can see with this sander is that the dust collection system could be better. Even though it has a dust-collection bag (which gets filled up, suggesting it is catching a lot of dust) you need to wear a mask when you use it so you don't breath in harmful particles. It is even pretty good at getting into tight corners, better than other sanders.
3515 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Awesome tool!!!!!!!!!!
7947 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is my second one, prior had the blue handle and has lasted 30 years of occasional use. Built hunting lodge w/ 1st one. A functional work of art. Only bought this one as I cann't find other one.
You can place pads with triangular cauls so that pressure is ALWAYS parallel to the surface, regardless of pressure or flex.
6150 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Fast Shipping Item as described Thank you
if they are going to use it for a band saw. The steel brace for the lifting
7726 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is a high quality hole-saw set that will allow you to quickly run conduit/pipe for electricity water or gas, but given the price point I am surprised that the hex-key is not included to allow you to change the center drill bits?
Dig the waterproof bamboo.
8109 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have found the C33H-6-4R Starrett Combi Square to be a marvel of machining. The 90 & 45 degree angles checked out accurately. The finnish on the head was flawless. The slide mechanism was silk smooth - no jamming or rough spots. The satin chrome finnish on the blade eliminates glare and makes the blackened numbers and lines easy to read under all lighting conditions. The built in level was accurate and although I don't use the scribe for my work it fits snuggly in its holder. No fear of losing it. I highly recommend this premium square.
7758 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This company made the first of these hammers in 1926. The handle is unique. It is made with stacked leather washers. The end plate rivets holding the grip together are actually not rivets. They are part of the original forging and have been spun over into rivet heads to fasten the grip (check out Estwing on How it's Made).The result is a firm grip with excellent control and just enough cushion to dampen the impact of the steel shaft. It feels like a high quality wooden handle and yet is absolutely unbreakable. I have a 12oz, a 16oz and a 20oz. The 16oz was my grandfather's. He bought it in 1928. The other two are youngsters,'58 and '62. they're all three still going strong. The 16oz is great for trim. The 12oz is perfect for my apartment. 25 Top Tools for the Apartment Dweller
1105 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Exactly what I was expecting
6027 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 How do you change a really good bandsaw into a "great" bandsaw?
7687 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 A handy little table with versatility. Easy to set up , easy to store. Not for the heaviest of jobs but not a slacker either. When you need a table for those little indoor jobs or even in the garage or workshop
6889 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 High Quality. Less then 1/2 the weight of solid steel pipe wrenches, yet will last just as long. An outstanding buy.
The things I don't like are probably minor to most people.
6055 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Met expectations.
One positive thing I can say about this product is that it seems sturdy when the legs are unfolded. Also, once set up correctly the fence seems pretty accurate. This is NOT, I repeat, NOT a portable solution. Heavy and no wheels. Very unwieldy to move around and no wheeled base is available.
9505 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 great tool
i would have like to see the body of the unit a little smaller.
2976 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I did a lot of research to find the right blades at the best price. Amazon had the best price and I would purchase through them again. The blades are easy to install with a tool I believe you can also buy through Amazon. A must have if you own a planer.
-The one I got was much bigger than the one in the picture (which turned out to work in my favor).
2222 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great product Great price...
Even though it's a reconditioned unit, it looks and works like a brand new drill motor.
3131 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 The bulbs that came with our flashlites lasted for 2 years, these bulbs lasted for 2 weeks. I was shocked to see HD getting $9.99 for 1 bulb so i tried these. I don't know what is different, but the $9.99 bulb is still working.
5616 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 As others have noted, this adapts a 4" hose to a 2.5" hose. Such a step-down is useful if you run larger hose throughout most of your shop then drop down to the smaller house where required. This simple adaptor does that task properly. No problems.
6877 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 There is no substitute for Ridgid tools.
6305 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Can't ask for better than that, right? Easy to use and perfect for their suitable tasks. Don't call on them to do more or you will be disappointed. Needed a bunch of these when I started my first wood laminating project. They were perfect in that they were not overkill nor overpriced. Would buy again. What I recall vividly about the delivery was that there were many large 18"x36"x6" boxes waiting for me upon my returning home from the office. Amazon packers put one clamp each in a separate box along with several cubic feet of protective plastic air pouches. I thought that was unnecessary.
871 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I purchased a 10 pack of these bulbs for slightly more than cost of 1 bulb at my local hardware superstore. The bulbs have performed as expected. I'm not sure about the life of the bulbs as they haven't been installed very long yet.
815 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Dimming works. Brand new but so far so good.
5656 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This blade is the main reason that I purchased a Fein.. Now regretting my purchase.. You cannot even cut out a single small tile without this blade completely wearing out.. The infomercials they produced, well let's just say, if you see it exclusively advertised on late-nite TV then the product is definitely too good to be true.. The Fein concept is good and a lot of manufacturers have now low-cost copied the product..
9201 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works as expected. OEM part. The heat in my detached garage this summer fried my other three which had worked fine for 5 years. Now keep batteries in the house under A/C.
Still a five star rating for the tool itself, just these caveats.
3591 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Don't be mislead by the gimmicks and styling of other 1/2" drills out there. This beast is all you need for truly heavy duty work like running large hole saws, mixing drywall mud, or just drilling monster holes with big bits! This machine is the standard by which others are judged and has been for years. It is ridiculously overpowered and its durable engineering hasn't changed. It's still the best.
6803 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This ladder is exactly what I was looking for. I have a two story house and this gets me to the highest point. I wanted a sturdy ladder that was just tall enough for what I need and most importantly, I'm able to maneuver the ladder by myself without help. I'm 6'2 and about 200 lbs and this ladder feels quite sturdy when fully extended.
Also, this light is good for the kids in the back of the vehicle at night when they want to read on long trips.
3474 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 These attach to the side of the DeWalt miter saw, and you manually set the depth by placing your moulding on the fence. Once their set, a breeze to cut crown... no more compound bevel cuts required, just cut to the real angle required. One improvement could be some hard stops on the sides for common spring angles, as setting by hand/eye is a bit cumbersome.
7398 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I read about 50 reviews for this clamp and they all basically say the same things:
3897 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I tried competitor's blades but they fractured due to heat treatment being too hard (teeth would break off).
950 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Installed all 10 lamps in the kitchen with a motion sensor switch in September 2010. A couple died after several years and finally more died this year, 2015. I can recommend these lamps for use in the kitchen and excellent life. But I have switched to LEDs to save electricity.
1965 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent product at a very good price
It's a lot of extra work to set up your own chart, but it's a necessity if you want to get accurate cuts. For the price of these blades and the reputation of Freud, this is almost inexcusable. Hopefully they'll get this fixed soon.
Very useful as an abrasive planner and all-arouind aggressive sander. Good quality design and build.
6485 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Light duty use. But I works great.
6865 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 If you have ever hassled with trying to install hinges on a non pre-hung door, you are familiar with the challenge. Figuring out the proper layout of the hinges on the door. Trying to take a single templet and align it perfectly straight up in order to prevent an off angle hinge. Trying to mount that templet at exactly the correct amount of depth to get a uniform edge. Routing without a glitch, or even moreso hand scribing an edge, then chiseling a flat base. Even if all of that goes perfectly, then we have the challenge of transferring those settings to the jamb in order to hang the door. How do we close the door on the hinge and scribe out the edge of the hinge onto the jamb. Opening the jamb and laying the hinges on it kinda works, but then how do you keep the distance correct for the clearance of let's say 1/8 inch at the top of the door. In plain words using the door with the hinges mounted is a rough way of getting the job done.
1479 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 When I moved into my new house a few years ago, I installed a bunch of outdoor landscape lighting. I went a little nuts. Front yard, back yard, two porches, an atrium, all-in-all over 30 fixtures that use these little G4 base 10w and 20w 12V bulbs. I quickly discovered that these halogen bulbs are a lot less reliable than the 7w wedge base bulbs I had used before. What is more, at around $6.50 for a two pack at the local builder store, they are also a lot more expensive.
5553 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I needed a few of these to convert my bigger tools to be able to work with my shop vac. This was the perfect fit. Although this didn't fit snuggly into the woodstock dust port, i was able to duct tape them together and it now works fine.
5680 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great fit, works well. Came with set screws.
374 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Mine was shipped from China, took about 2 weeks I think, IIRC. Came with the required AAA batteries.
1256 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I installed the light bulb in a Maytag Gemini oven. Maytag wanted a ridiculous amount of money for a bulb. Even if this bulb goes out twice a year, it would take forever to justify the cost of one Maytag bulb. Plus, the original oven bulb died too. I've had the replacement bulb in the oven for over a year and it's still working.
3074 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Got this for my new Craftsman 14" band saw. I used square tubing instead of wood. Not the most stable base I have when moving, as it uses three wheels not 4, but when set down it is very stable.
7060 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Yes, their router bits are more expensive, but well worth it. You can always get better results with fewer passes using their bits. These are no different.
6316 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works good for holding cabinets together while glueing
9585 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm well pleased with this rubber air hose. It seems to be very good quality and the price is good too.
Moving this side to side this was not staying aligned at first, so I attached a straight piece to the black edge guide to give it more surface area and make it more solid. The bulk/weight of the unit can be counter productive in smooth movements in this regard given the small surface area of the edge guide, but since it comes with holes already I think you're not supposed to use it as is to begin with. Though after attaching a straight piece to the black edge guide I discovered that the edge guide while stiff laterally can be easily bent vertically. This is unfortunate, since the rest of the unit is rather solid. Though the bending issue is avoidable by simply not resting the router on top of the edge guide.
A truly great-feeling tool for around my house and garage. Best of all it's MADE in the USA! This would make and excellent gift!
I've also owned several other types of Estwing hammers and they're all just as good. You will never go wrong investing the extra $10-$20 for the Estwing since you will get better results and will never have to buy another one as long as you live.
7783 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The biggest feature with this blade is the knockout center. For those of you that own a Big Foot saw you know what im talking about.
In summary I have been duped by advertizing to expect that tools with DeWalts name on them should perform reasonably well out of the box. This one did not. Being gullible is my own fault so I am only deducting three stars. Not because the tool did not eventually work well, but because although I paid DeWalt; they didn't pay me to do their work for them.
3: Size: I have Irwin Quick-Grips that came in part of a larger set and I thought that's what I was ordering with these. It turned out that they were quite a bit larger than the ones I already owned. That said, the squared off rubber grips can clamp the smallest edges with ease.
I have other sets but this is nice and without having to switch blades.
They're great. Easy to attach, rip right through drywall, wood, and other light materials, and make consistent holes.
Review is based on experience using the pads with I-Bar Clamp.
Easier to use than a doweling jig
8895 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I'm a big fan of pull saws, I use them often at work for trimming off shims, cutting down overhangs on sills, and slicing off a bit at the bottom of that pesky jamb. Solid tool, replaceable blade
8742 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Have has this for several months. Great little pull saw. Have used it a few dozen times no problems at all.
The square ness is right on. The typical check of taping a piece of paper to a flat surface in front of a fence, then use the square to draw a line, flip the tail of the square over to the other side, and see if the line is dead on.
8049 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good quality clamps. Exceeds my expectations. Would definitely make this purchase again or recommend to anyone who is interested in this type of product.
4886 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I won't bore you with repeating the specs or features of the biscuit joiner as the other reviews cover them quite well. I've had this tool for about 6 months now and am delighted with it. I had the porter cable model which is quite a bit more expensive. I found it to be bulkier to use than the DeWalt and a lot more likely to slip away from your alignment marks than the DeWalt. This cutter has pins on both sides of the blade that go a long way to help keeping the cutter in line with the wood.. The only drawback is that the dust chute will clog with the dust bag installed when cutting into long grained softwoods.
It feels great ergonomically, and has all the power you need for almost any drilling task.
Maybe this saw was overkill for my small home improvement projects but the ease of cutting and lack of kickback and vibration are worth the extra money.
4403 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Easy to put on the wood!
6033 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 well made
993 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 perfect replacements for my KitchenAid drop in microwave/oven combo
9884 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great quick-changer. More compact than the Ryobi I wore out over ~ 8 years, and works as well so far.
Since you will add your own clamping pads, you can angle them to compensate for pipe-flex during clamping,
1389 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Got these as a replacement for the back-lights in my Char-Broil 463250811. It was hard to find what bulbs I needed, but once I connected that 12v, 10W bulbs I needed (manual) were T3 bulbs, this was the best deal I found. Working great so far (2 weeks in).
The bad part is that it is much harder to handle than a smaller, less powerful random orbit sander. It took me a while to develop a smooth technique with it, and it still sometimes wants to "walk" off the work piece. I use it for preliminary sanding on flat surfaces before assembly. I think it would be a poor choice for sanding small parts of an assembled piece, and a disastrous choice for something with a lot of different surface levels close to each other (a rolltop desk, small table, chair, etc.)
Another solution: USE GALVANIZED PIPE instead of the cheaper black pipe. Galvanized pipe will not hold glue squeeze-out and will not stain wood. It costs a little more, but is worth it for dedicated woodworkers.
3723 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Hitachi makes a good blade. I always get them for my machine which is an Hitachi too but they'll work in all brands no doubt.
169 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great light. Colors don't always match website picture/color.
Need to take the extension fence off for certain cuts.
It's a nice tool for the occasional cabinet maker and I'm sure I will find other projects to make use of it.
4650 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 WIth a Bosch jig saw, I haven't had a bad cut yet no matter what blades I use! Bought these for plywood. They work great.
9194 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 High quality and flexible. No weird rubber smell like foreign material.
First, instead of being flat to withing +/- 0.003" (or so), the sole was cupped more than 3/64" at the throat, with a particularly obvious downward curve of the throat causing the throat to be > 3/64" away from any level surface.
Before this happens to you...Stop what you are doing and go reinforce them right now! Even if it seems solid now... it WILL break on you at some point.
The ultra precision collet set from Precise Bits makes the world of difference, plus the collet never sticks and requires you to back the nut off to get the release to pop.. just wiggle the bit and it slides free. It really brings this machine up to a pro level quality.
3698 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 I have used this sander for a while, even bought a new switch because while it was under warranty it wouldn't shut off. It was easier to just buy a switch and put in myself. It sands great, I use it mostly for removing planing marks and sanding out joints.
7451 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I built a shed recently, making the door from tongue-and-groove decking boards. Before I could attach the 2x4 braces I needed to clamp the tongue-and-groove planks together. To fit big tools in the shed this door is 3-1/2' wide, so I needed a couple of big clamps. Two of these Jorgensen fixtures, plus a pair of 5' black pipes, did the trick quite nicely.
3523 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Returned, my brother had the same one and works perfectly didn't need
1634 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I attached this thing to my "Saw Boss" which has "9" amp motor. I buzzed through plywood, 2X4's and an assortment of stuff with little effort. You must remember this blade cuts less material so you are working a lot slower, as in really slow when compared to the other blades. I made excellent clean cuts with no problems at all, but then again the Saw Boss pulls "9" amps so it does not slow down for much. Never used this blade on my cordless so I don't know how that would work, but I would guess as soon as the blade slows down the project gets to be a real tedious.
3317 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is a great product, light works great I'd be lost without it, if you don't have one get it, makes the saw easier to use.
Old school easy cutting! Included Makita blade cuts clean and smooth. Motor seems to run hotter in temperature than I remember in other Makita miter saws I have used. Not an issue at this time. I would like the unit to have more bolt holes to fasten it to a table better. The two in front work OK, but I would like a couple more at the back of the frame for my confidence. So far (about 100 cuts in 1X and 2X in both soft and hardwoods) the saw has adequate accuracy and power for my general carpentry backstage and at home. - Stagehand Jim
very high quality, and this is the best price I've found.
6244 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent blade. This is the best Milwaukee blade that I have. I use it primarily for cutting heavy cardboard, but it also works well on wood.
2589 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 Pretty crappy work light. Not bright at all, very yellow and dispersed beam. For a flashlight it's fine but for a work light it's trash. There is no hook or other attachment so you can hang the light to go hands-free. Because of the battery it pretty much has to rest standing and that's where it really fails as a worklight. I was working on my car engine and tried to rest the light to angle the beam where I was looking. The light kept falling over and pissed me off so much I chucked it at the ground. Surprisingly it still worked so I tried to get back to work, only to have it topple over again and piss me off again so I chucked it at the ground again, only harder. This time the head assembly exploded. Even more surprisingly it seems to be ok except for the broken bulb. I might get the LED upgrade but it probably isn't worth it since the light is terrible as a work light. I'm still a huge Dewalt fan but not a fan of this light.
8242 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Met my expectations.
2947 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Reasonably priced and is an exact replacement.
In addition, I am surprised how long they last. I work almost every day and I have had one on my portable saw for over 6 months!
9838 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect tool for laying new deck boards. Easy to use and saved me lot of time in the end.
778 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I received and installed these lights for my deck lights about two weeks ago and they are working well. All 10 of the bulbs worked. My deck lights are turned on from dusk to dawn.
I use these mainly for joining small picture frames and box corners. The only other method in these applications is a spline, which must be fitted with much more care and precision than a biscuit.
I recommend this Freud SD206 dado saw product.
7619 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is the hammer I grew up with. My dad taught me to respect my tools and his classic leather-handled Estwing hammer was one tool you better never have let him catch you abusing.
Positive features first. One thing it definitely has going for it is power. After researching several of the "high-powered" routers (DeWalt, makita, Hitachi), this one was obviously better. You get about another 1/4 HP for a price that's still reasonable. Also, the router comes with a very nice height adjustment mechanism that usually costs extra with other routers, such as DeWalt. The router is easy to hold when doing free-hand work, and because one side of the base is flat, it is easy to run across a straightedge or a jig (as compared with other routers that have round bases). It is relatively quiet, considering the power it has.
2208 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 very good
512 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I got this book light for my Kindle. All the e-reader book lights are way overpriced or had horrible reviews, so I decided to try to find one that would work for my Kindle. Luckily a few other reviews on here said that it worked well for their Kindle, so I felt pretty safe buying this one. So, my review mostly focuses on its functionality with a Kindle.
A truly great-feeling tool for around my house and garage. Best of all it's MADE in the USA! This would make and excellent gift!
3533 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The product was shipped promptly and arrived in only 2 days! The crown stops work GREAT and allowed me to complete the cuts for installing crown moulding quickly and accurately. The brackets were square as shipped, and performed exactly as advertised. Two thumbs up!
This uses 3 AAA batteries. I'm using the ones it came with and will change to rechargeable ones when these die. It might take a while for them to die, though - LED lights don't use up much energy. That's good because rechargeable batteries don't hold much charge.
5580 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I drilled a 2.5" hole in the back and installed vacuum port on the back. Works very well.
2824 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 perfect for my needs
Disclaimer: I DID NOT receive this item at a discounted rate, I paid the full going price at the time of purchase and my review was NOT influenced in anyway (feel I should make this disclaimer these days).
9118 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Wanted rubber air hose for my air compressor. This is a great hose and should last a long time
5695 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 leaves not visible coating... after 2 months in high humidity my tools continue to look as good as new
7942 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 You can use it from the box,fine work,just fine, good tool.
4510 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I have a Jet band saw and I too have been dreaming about owning a fence, but aftr reading the reviews her all 36 of them I would not ever consider purchasing this attachment, You would think jet customer service would anser these customer complaints. Evidently they could care less about us customers,, so MR Jet customer surface person thatk theis and stick it where the sun don't shine. Yes I was a John deere salesman , partsman, if I treated my customer this way we would have had to lock doors soon.
5940 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 fit well
7792 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 works great, easier than my home made jig
8783 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is just a brilliant tool, and it's even more pleasing to me because it was manufactured in the USA only a short ways from my house. For tools that will be used forever, I subscribe to the "buy once, cry once" policy. Buy the best quality you possibly can, even if it hurts a little/lot and seems like overkill. Over the long run you won't regret the cost, your work will be better and you won't be wasting money filling the landfill with junked garbage tools. Everything about this square works flawlessly and it's obvious it will last far longer on this planet than I will. I find the satin chrome blade exceedingly easy to read. There's just something about working with a super high-quality tool that makes you do a better job.
7639 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These bags seem to be a bit expensive; however, their capacity is quite phenomenal. They keep the shop air clean.
7951 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Best hammer money can buy, extremely durable and well-built. If you're looking for a metal one piece, Estwing is the brand to buy, don't even bother looking at anything by Stanley or Husky.
Over priced? Yes. Worth it? Yes! What is the cost of a finger or hand? Much more in many ways than the cost of this splitter/ kickback device. DO NOT order the wrong unit. Right tilt and left tilt saws require their own order number.
more evenly distributed than a wood handled hammer, where the weight is concentrated in the head itself
7872 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 there is no better blade that takes such abuse by bending heating up and what ever else you can throw at it! made to last no matter what you are cutting!
2122 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 This was ordered wrong. The support lokked great just not needed at this time
to practice perfecting the tight corner cuts.
7) "Break" your paper to improve it's life (run it across an edge to flex the grains) This also makes it easier to fold and tear
It's great in that it lets me shake out most of my sawdust before it hits my shop vac and means my tiny shop vac is actually useful in my wood shop. It's not so great in that nothing seems to quite fit so I end up with things cobbled together to make things fit snugly. That said for under $20 you can only expect so much, and it certainly meets expectations there.
886 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Like others here have said, they are big and do not fit in puck lights. I mean, they fit but the lens doesn't fit back on very well.
1238 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Super! Wonderful! Perfect! I ordered these for the fiber optic angel on my xmas tree and was tired of trying to find the bulb locally. The bulb has lasted for a month now, on almost every day for 8-10 hours.
9470 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great coupler and good price; shipped quickly and on time delivery. Its an excellent coupler and good price since it includes shipping.
7669 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Worked great for removing tile from a home.
75 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Light is nice and bright. Flexibility is pretty good. The option to use one or two bulbs is pretty cool too. The only reason it's getting 4/5 stars is because the clip that you need to squeeze to open it is soooo smooth and it always slips from my baby-soft yet manly fingers. That's really annoying. A little bit of texture on the clip would give it a better grip and make squeezing the clip a little easier.
7262 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Kreg jigs are a must have for any serious wood worker or builder. I use mine extensively. These screws work very well and they were just more I ordered for the system. Good product. Never any issues with them. I have learned that for soft woods as you drill them you can tell when they hit the maximum holding strength. Just drill slowly so you can tell. It takes a little training but works very well.
7724 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had not used Lenox products before but found this set very impressive. The materials seem durable but lightweight, and the company claims these will last twice as long as comparable sets. Drilling holes goes fast and clean, and it's easy to remove the wood plugs. The carrying case is very nice.
The pistol style grip is easy to hang on to and when I rotate the light head straght it tucks under my arm nicely to allow me to see what I'm doing and work with both hands.
8548 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Cutting through 4x material in one pass really saves time and hassle. After a few jobs, it'll pay for itself monetarily and stress wise.
6733 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect solution for checking the Airstream trailer for leaks. Simple, straightforward, easy to use.
9553 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Decent bits for the money
6051 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is perfect! Love it!
9626 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 I was very displeased with the ease of use of the tool, I found that I could not bend boards into place as the tool would not grip cross support and would just slide when trying to apply pressure. The two metal prongs for gripping the frame should are smooth and will easily slide instead of grip. I was using to install Red Balau decking on pressure treated pine frame.
7377 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As advertised. ..cheapest way to buy...
2489 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I love these flashlights and when you can buy them for 11 or $12 it makes buying several more affordable. Had the first one for years on the same bulb.
PS- like almost everything from Amazon, they came quickly even with free shipping. I wonder why Amazon doesn't reduce their shipping estimate to the more normal time that they usually deliver in. I have sometimes hesitated to buy from Amazon because of the long shipping times quoted- but I have never been unhappy with the actual shipping time.
8534 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love this hammer. It has a nice sturdy feel to it which I appreciate after my last wood hammer broke on me.
3019 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This item has been discontinued by porter cable so get it now if you need one for large router bits.
1192 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect replacements for those expensive big box bulbs. Work great, just as bright.
8754 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 worth every dollar
8387 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Excellent quality for the price. Makes nice, flat bottomed dados.
The gun was originally designed to fire clipped head nails but Paslode has introduced an assortment of full round head nails for this gun as well. These nails dubbed "RounDrive" are available mainly in the western regions of the USA but I understand that they will be available in the rest of the USA soon. I am from the east coast and still have yet to find them on the shelves. Many local ordinances are requiring full round head nails for certain applications like sheathing so this is a welcomed and necessary offering.
9256 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have a Paslode frame nailer and have gone through a few batteries they seem to crack around the top of the battery which makes them bad and unserviceable. But got to have them to use the nail gun.
Some advice to Hitachi: This is a great portable saw and you can make it nearly perfect if you modify the design to bevel both directions and make the stops a bit easier to click into.
8664 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Not much to say, Estwing makes great hammers. However, I was surprised at how easily it rusted. I still rated it 5/5 since it is a tool I abuse anyway.
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7051 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Must work well because my husband has been doing a great job installing our wood floors! Thanks, honey!
This is, of course, not the fault of the manufacturer. It seems like a quality product that might stay true even without having the back of the fence supported (and I'll continue to use it). The indicator over the front rail's rule sits far enough above it that parallax makes it hard to determine what measurement it's actually indicating.
1639 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works well with the router I purchased.
4232 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 makes a good clean cut
Secondly, the 1/4" reducer collet will NOT hold 1/4" shank bits down. No matter how hard I tighten the collet, my bits keep slipping out after monor cuts. I was using a dovetail bit with a dovetail jig and the bit just kept sliding further down as I cut! I had no problems with 1/2" shank bits, only 1/4" shank bits. Hitachi should do something about redesigning it's collet reducer to grip better.
The table took about an hour and a half to assemble at a leisurely pace. The instructions were very clear with mine, only one piece was numbered incorrectly on the parts list, but its pretty obvious when you're putting it together. If you follow the directions exactly (most importantly, not tightening everything down at first), the result is a very sturdy, well-built router table. I didn't have any issues leveling the plate with my Ryobi router installed in it. It took me about 10 minutes to get it right where I wanted it.
711 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Works perfect. Much cheaper then home depot.
9710 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The air hose is great. This is one case where the more flexible the hose the better off you are using it. The older vinyl type I have works fine, but the winding and unwinding is really a pain.
3921 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I have found this blade indispensible when it comes to making detailed cuts and working in tight locations. Great for percision demolition
Called B&D support and got a customer support person who didn't know the product, but she was able to look at the instructions and took my list of needed parts (including replacement for warped wood piece) and maybe I'll get replacements in a week.
6025 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I have a DW745; this insert is advertised for other models but the manufacturer includes the DW745 on the instruction sheet.. Another reviewer explained why - when the DW745 blade is extended to its highest point the trunion hits the insert and pushes it out. The remedy is to route out a cavity matching the one on the original metal insert. Leecraft doesn't mention this but should for safety reasons or it should route the cavity in the manufacturing process. .
8316 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Enough said? If not, this tool works exactly as advertised and no way can you make your work easier and more accurate. and if you can email me as to how. tkae the time to read the directions and then you will be using this tool even when you don't need it. I broke mine out at the job and was the envy of the job. as well as very popular (loaning it out). it will figure any angle out for you. and if you are like me and prefer quality miters as opposed to coping your joints. then this is the tool for you
Previous to using the saw, I checked all of the adjustments as explained in the manual and found that they all seemed to be set perfectly. I also cut several test pieces and checked them for squareness and various angles; they were all perfect. I haven't yet used the saw for crown moulding, so I can't comment on how well it does for that purpose. As far as the operation of the saw itself, I was generally satisfied. Since I have been using a miter saw that has a vertical handle most of my life I had no issue with the handle on this saw. I do realize, however, that some folks prefer a horizontal handle. The one feature I don't like is the placement of the power switch lock-off button that has to be depressed before the power switch can be pushed in. No matter how I contort my hand I can't find a comfortable way to depress both buttons at the same time. On my other miter saw, the lock-off button is perfectly placed so that both buttons can be easily depressed at the same time.
2987 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No problems
5175 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I was hoping that these were designed to fit inside the 4" port of my table saw, when in fact it was the same diameter and I had to duct tape them together. Otherwise, this product works as expected.
7901 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This is probably the very best hammer money can buy. Keep your carbon fiber titanium composite or whatever they make those hundred--dollar hammers out of - this is what you want. The 22 oz size is perfect.
4668 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Bought this for my DeWalt 7790 RAS because I wanted the extra depth of cut with a 12" blade. Hard finding a good 12" affordable blade with a 5/8 center as this blade has a 1" center I got the Freud BL7MCE9 1" to 5/8" bushing. Cuts and works perfect in my 7790 with no noticeable vibrations/wobble that I can tell. I may get another in the future for my miter saw.
This is a good quality hose that supplies the full amount of air most air tools need and is oil resistant so it will resist cracking more than the cheaper hoses. I noticed a few one star reviews; not sure what those reviewers got but this hose was well made and the fitting were true and didn't leak. Not much else to say other than it was worth the $30 to get the air I needed delivered to my tools.
2637 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect addition to my collection of Dewalt 18 volt tools, since they all use the same battery.
If anyone else decides to sand theirs flat make sure you used a respirator (not a dust mask), phenolic is not something you need to be breathing.
7247 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Got it for my Son-in-law for his birthday. He loves it and it comes in very handy around the house
7583 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This Leecreaft fits like a glove into my old TS300 Table Saw. Very little shimming required and easy to level. Very pleased. Recommend for anyone with a Delta TS300 or TS350 table saw.
6042 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As described, great Product.
3458 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great Price
3021 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had to get this to use a 3/4" roundover router bit. Great that you can see through this base to see where you are going with the router. attaches easily to my Porter-Cable.
I am not a professional so I'm confident this set will last me a long time.
4 1/2 stars, the 7518 loses 1/2 star for the poor slider switch and less than ideal on/off switch location.
2180 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I had both my 12v and 18v flashlight bulbs go out quickly on my M series Milw. flashlights. The reviews all stated that the replacement bulbs went out quickly as well. I just recieved these bulbs and tried them out; the first 10 minutes on a freshly charged battery I smelled plastic, and after 1 hour and five minutes I found lens too hot to touch(probably before that time as well). I only checked it twice as I was also watching a film. I found the reflector to be too hot to touch, and the little paper ring between bulb body and reflector came unglued. Bulb spring was hot but not too much. No scorched or melted plastic. Incidentally, the beam blinded me when I looked directly into it. I even banged the flashlight around a bit and didn't lose the bulb. This puppy is going back into the van and back to work. I may replace the paper ring with a couple of neophrene washers to isolate the bulb/reflector, and I will also definately drill a couple of holes in the botton body to facilitate convection out of the side vent holes, cooling the back of the reflector. As I am a plumber, I'll not drill holes in the top for water to get in, of course. This test was with flashlight sitting vertically on bottom of battery with lens set to shine horizantally/90 degrees; usual working position for me.
9958 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 Broke within a week of normal use.
6491 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 2.0 China made junk again.....
Overall, as long as you use it for its intended purposes, i.e. measuring general relative wetness in drywall, concrete, or even wood, it's a good meter, but don't rely on it to give accurate absolute moisture content readings.
2750 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The table alone weighs over twenty pounds. Milled flat and smooth. a pleasure to work on this big table. The saw is quiet, and no vibration until you crank it up to maximum speed, a speed I'll probably never use. The pin-less blades are a snap to change, and for fret work, one simply loosens the knob at top, and the entire saw arm lifts up, so you can pull your project up and reinsert it in a new starter hole. Tighten a wing nut to connect the top of the blade, adjust the tension lever and you're ready to saw. The blower works better than any of the scroll saws that I've owned or used. The blade tension and speed are adjustable on the top, front of the saw. Both easy to adjust. I highly recommend the DEWALT stand, it takes up little room, following the shape of the saw base. Also a foot switch, which I've used on my scroll saws for years.
1670 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Love It!
9422 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This tool cuts well into oak with good control. I craft stools and stands from fallen trees using a chainsaw, handheld planer, belt sander, and this rotary cutter. After many hours of use with sharpening several times, the cutter looks to be in excellent condition. For safety I use this cutter in a grinder with a paddle switch and wear kevlar chaps. The consequences of a mishap could be severe.
1440 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Perfect replacement bulb....and at a price that is excellent. One third the price of Home Depot and other electrical supply vendors.
Very happy will buy more Freud tools.
Although I have not used the Forrest dado, for the money you really can't beat it. The best $160 I've spent this year.
2863 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great place to leave the 18 Volt Lithium Ion batter pack of your Dewalt drill went not in use on the drill. Very powerful light. Old time, incandescent light. Powerful beam. Lithium Ion doesn't lose it charge over time like NiCad's do. Wonderful improvement.
8803 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 works well
1240 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Great Job
7631 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 My husband has had two of these stolen from him and once again it is the ONLY hammer he will buy. MADE IN THE USA. . . . gotta love that....
7821 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This item is in my Get-Home-Bag. I haven't used it yet and hope I never will, but it a great addition in case of emergencies.
9797 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Milton sells nice air fittings. Long service life, even if out in the dirt. Brass or steel is best. Good stuff.
5441 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Quality made, thick enough ABS plastic. I believe this reducer will hold up in normal use. The small end fits fine on my vacuum hose, with a little extra push. The taper from large to small I feel is adequate to prevent any clogging. Just what I needed.
The big advantage of quick grip clamps, is that they handle wood beautifully, even for glue up operations. Hold workpieces more than securely to do the job in most applications, and are so handy that they deserve more than 5 stars. I would feel lost without them. It is another tool in the must have category.
9493 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 5 stars all the way, you can't go wrong with Dewalt. Easy one-handed operation and it really speeds up a lot of my work.
5185 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This is Fein...is hard to say something negative about it. This pad does what is suppose to and it does it well
3528 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I use this saw on a daily basis and there is no other saw I would consider. I have tried both the DeWalt and Bosch versions of this saw and do not care for either. Although each of the saws cut well, the construction doesn't seem to be as sturdy as the Mag.
2453 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Easily assembled and all hardware was included.
102 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This was a gift for my avid reader child. It is a great book light. Far better than the book lights when I was a kid!! It bright enough to illuminate the entire book but does not hurt the eyes in a dim/dark room. It has two settings depending on how much light you need. It clips on easily and the flexible head is easily adjusted.
728 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 a great experience
6512 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Installed many a cabinet before biting the bullet and purchasing a set of these clamps. Should have done it years ago, they work great. Setting up cabinets in groups on a strongback, and tweaking position till it's near perfect makes for much neater installation.
7698 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 These hole saws work great! Very sharp making cutting easier. Their side hole design makes getting the hole plugs out of the saw much easier too. A great product.
7926 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Pros: Classic design, Proven Staying Power
2426 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 The Dewalt DW919 is an excellent device in the wide, wide world of flashlights. It's bright and very convenient to use when you need both hands to be free to work. I bought it as a Christmas gift for a friend who had been wanting one for a while. He's thrilled with it. I think, though, that this is a rather expensive device in its own right before you have to purchase the expensive 18 volt battery that makes it work. (Note, the battery does not come with it!) If you already have Dewalt or Black and Decker devices that use this battery, however, you're in good shape--especially if you own more than one such battery.
6277 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 they work excellent as advertised.. buy them
5192 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 It had a rough spot on it but with some sandpaper I was able to make it work just fine.
3176 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Good Product ,, Should have for the one who work on crown molding.
7925 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 First off this is all around a great hammer, almost gave it a 5 star review. I've been doing a lot of demolition with this sucker as well as used it to "persuade" objects into place and of course the usual hammer business of driving nails: it does all of this extremely well and the weight is very comfortable for me.
4582 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This track is very solid. It's quite a hefty chunk of aluminum and should last practically forever. I got it along with my Board Buddies, figuring it would make moving them around a lot easier.
4912 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This sander works great! Did the job and is still doing the job.
7393 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Once we finally got this table assembled, it's great. Really love the Kreg products. My only complaint is the assembly instructions. They could have been better and plan on spending about 90 minutes to put this table together, goes faster with two people. Overall, very happy with the table.
6654 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 This plate kit is well made and relatively easy to mount in my new router table top. The company included a good leveling system and reasonable directions. They should have included the template for cutting the hole. I used two carpenters squares to make a guide--it worked quite well.
6159 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Doesn't work very well. Holes don't fit hoses very well, and doesn't seal very well over bucket. Also easily broken with a light fall.
2553 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 great quality, wish the LED bulb was standard and not an additional option. Who uses incandescent bulbs in 2016?
7376 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Only fastening screw we will use.
738 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 Great product. So far so good.
6250 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 good item
I like the size and weight of the 1618 better. I also like the ability to take out the motor and put it into a plunge or under-table base as the need arises. The reversible auxiliary handle is a nice feature for anyone left handed.
1536 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 As described, delivered on time. Work great.
5684 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 4.0 I finally broke down and bought the dado insert. Packaging was a bit of overkill. It arrived in a box big enough for boots! I have used my dado blade set several times without the insert and finally ordered one. I had ordered another tool from Amazon and added this to the list. I actually got it for $4.00 because I ordered it when Amazon offered $25.00 off a purchase of $125.00. I would recommend adding this to your shopping list when Amazon is offering promotions. It works great and the leveling screws work flawlessly. I would like the insert to come with a mounting screw like the one on the regular insert that came with the saw. It fits perfect in the slot and has a nice weight to it. I have a Delta 36-675 with T2 fence. (Upgraded to a bigger Biesemeyer fence in mid 2006 or so.)
8553 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 i got this from amazon at first but i returned it as it did not have the more powerful saw part. got one from the company that makes the modifications for a little cheaper. great saw that does what it is intended, cutting thick material.
2914 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 The flashlight is excellent. Works well. Rugged. Perhaps one of the best additions to by work bench in years. As a 40-year old man, I need things well lit in order to work effectively and this flashlight does the trick.
4797 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 This thing tears through anything. First project was a picnic table restore...chewed off 3 layers of ild paint with ease. Definitely worth the money
8576 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 Faboluos!!!!!
3661 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 NEG 1.0 This review is ONLY addressing this sander from the prospective of using it and being left handed. If you are left handed absolutely avoid this torture device. First of all the "continuous on button" hits you right in the middle of your trigger finger. To compound that, it sticks way out and is particularly uncomfortable. It is also possible to inadvertently lock the "continuous on" feature unknowingly, making this tool potentially unsafe for a left handed person to use. I sent it back immediately. I also called Porter Cable to complain about this lack of respect and concern for left handed people ........they couldn't care less about the 35 million left handers in the US.......why? By the way, this sander is overly heavy and quite noisy. My front line sander is a Bosch 1274, really quite nice for left handers, but now unavailable. Rats.!!!
345 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 love it
8386 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I used this same type of dado set while working as a TA in a woodshop, I liked it then, and bought my set when I ran into a project I needed to make a hundred or so cross cut dados in white pine. worked well, leaves a slightly ragged cut on the cross cutting, but I was going fast, left a crisp cut on a rip. for the money I don't think you can beat this.
7485 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 No real review needed, just the pocket hole screws that are needed for pocket hole construction. They work like they should.
585 Tools_and_Home_Improvement_5 POS 5.0 I've owned quite a number of book lights and this one is the best so far. It's light and can clip to the book. The gooseneck allows for adjustment but I didn't need to move it around because the light is sufficient to light both pages of the book. The light is also pleasant to read by. I like that you can switch to from 1 to 2 bulbs, which can conserve battery life if I only need some light and not too much. And the book light can stand on its own. I didn't think it could do that until I set in on my desk and I was surprised. It can be a mini-desk light. I'm quite pleased that because of it's size, flexibility and large clip, I can probably even use it as a flashlight in tight spaces. Certainly worth the price plus I love that it comes in purple!