Monday, April 5, 2010

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I've had this dado set for several years and used it on everything from maple to MDF to softwoods. Has worked great. Assortment of blade widths and shims allow very fine adustment of width. Gives a nice square bottom with sometimes very very slight grove at edges.

When using larger widths, can exceed length of being able to tighten arbor nut safetly on table saw. But this would be true for any stacked dado set.

Have used with both a Delta contractor and Unisaw. Works fine on both but clearly Unisaw handles the mass better when starting up.

Case is nothing to get excited about and have to be careful not to have carbide touching.

Would buy again.

-- MarkGet more detail about Freud SD508 Super Dado 8-Inch Stack Dado.

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This was a no brainer on this item, I owned one many years ago and found it a great help with its tap and drill guide. Another product that is still made in the USA.
A great way to keep drills organized and ready to use.Get more detail about Heavy-Duty Metal Index Organizer Case for Drill Bits - Holds 30 Bits 1/16" to 1/2" - Made in USA.

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I recently purchased the Wolfcraft 4525 Drill Guide for a woodworking project. I do not have room for a drill press and needed to make some holes for some bookcase shelves. So here is the good, bad, and ugly.
The Good:
1) It is a relatively well made tool. I have dropped it several times while it was still attached to my old B & D 1/2" drill with no damage. The spring action and adjustable angle are relatively smooth.
2) It helps make repetitive drilling much faster. It is much better than taping the drill bit to mark a desired depth
3) It makes pretty good 90 degree holes
4) There is nothing else quite like it on the market.
5)Stores easily
The Bad:
1)The play in the slide and bit attachment keeps the bit from always landing in the same spot. I think using brad point bits would make centering much more accurate. I also think a few modifications to the design could fix the problem.
2)The blue knobs on top that hold the desired angle seem to come loose often
3)Setting the right depth can be tricky because of the pressure of the springs. But once it is set it does not become unadjusted easily.
The ugly:
I think Wolfcraft should spend a little more time developing this tool. It is a cheap, simple, and effective replacement for a drill press. I would be willing to pay more money for a more well designed unit. Get more detail about Wolfcraft 4525 Drill Guide Attachment for 1/4-Inch or 3/8-Inch Drills.

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I purchased this item to inflate my bicycle's tires, so I was looking for a cordless tire inflator. This one was advertised as cordless. When it arrived, it turned out that it is not, it only works when plugged into a car charger - I do not have a car. So, I had to return it. The customer service rep was very understanding, though, and acknowledged the error on Amazon's part.
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We had an Oreck vacuum for 7 to 8 years that lived on eating belts and is a piece of junk. Am happy with our new one.Get more detail about Replacement Belt for Sanitaire® Commercial Upright Vacuum, 2/Pack (EUK52100B12) Category: Vacuum Bags, Belts and Accessories.

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This is better for removing the hard grout from tile but it does a good job of removing calking. Works better on hardened than on soft but still does well. Takes a lot of care for removing window calk. Really speeds up the work of retiling or replacing calk.Get more detail about Bosch OSC312RF 3-1/2-Inch by 7/8-Inch RIFF Grout Blade.

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My dad needed this battery for his old reliable drill. It got to me in no time with no problems at all.Get more detail about Skil 180BAT 18-Volt NiCad Pod Style Battery Pack.

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The item was not constructed well. It seems to work but had to be taken apart and reassembled correctly. The case was one backward. I can not recommend this product.Get more detail about Dremel 755D 4-4/5-Volt MiniMite Battery Pack.

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Spent my entire day off looking for these staples that go to old staplers in our office. Company bought new staplers but they are not easy on the hand or good at stapling several items at a time. Was thinking I and my co-workers would have to accept the change when as a last ditch i discovered what I needed online.Get more detail about Stanley Bostich Staples For P3-ind (5000/box) #sp19 1/4.

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Item as described. Would purchase again. Could be cheaper, but you can say that about everything these days.Get more detail about Rockwell RW9116 Sonicrafter Triangular Carbide Rasping, 1-Piece.

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I used this blade at home to cut engineered bamboo flooring with a miter saw. The edges came out perfectly and it cut smoothly and easily. I was tempted to use the 80 tooth blade, but this one did a fine job.Get more detail about Freud D1050X Diablo 10-Inch 50-tooth ATB Combination Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor and PermaShield Coating.

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This radio is fairly simple, straightforward, and throw-around rugged.

When comparing job site radios, I narrowed the field down to the Milwaukee and this radio. The Milwaukee was cheaper, but I couldn't quite get over its weight - it weighs almost twice as much as this radio. At less than 13 lbs, the Dewalt Job Site radio is easy to carry around.

I like the rollcage around the radio. It absorbs blows and drops and makes the radio easy to tie down in almost any position. The dual-pivot antenna is just about unbreakable.

Radio reception is fairly good. Sound quality is excellent midrange, but of course it lacks any heavy-duty bass or sterling high frequency response since it lacks tweeters and subwoofers. The Aux-in function works well. 4 easy to use radio presets aren't anything to write home about, but they do the job. The seek function works well also, but it is a bit slow (compared to my car radio, which seeks very quickly.)

The radio is a bit pricey, even considering it has a built-in charger.

Overall, I'd say it works perfectly given what it is, and is quite rugged and reliable - but it is rather expensive.

Some things I would like to see improved:
- Price reduction into the sub-$100 range.
- Faster seek function.
- Move the aux-in port to the front of the radio!
- Did I mention reduce the price?
- Include a battery with the price of the radio.
Get more detail about DEWALT DC011 Combination Worksite Radio and 7.2-Volt to 18-Volt Pod Style Battery Charger.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

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I ordered this to go along with my other 18 volt NiCad tools, and I wasn't disappointed with it. The light is very bright, well focused, and fits comfortably in my hand. It lit up a crawlspace superbly, stays aimed where I want it, and the Clip-Lok is handy as well.

My only issue is that the item I received looks more like the V18 Cordless Flashlight. The picture looks like an older model, which would have fit perfectly into the flashlight compartment in the molded case for the cordless circular saw and drill I have. I wasn't too concerned because the Clip-Lok and better grip and switch easily make up for it.

This light is much better than the maglights, six volt lanterm style flashlights, and other rechargeable lights I have used. If you already have the extra battery available, it is definitely worth it.Get more detail about Milwaukee 49-24-0165 18-Volt Pivoting Head Work Light with Clip-Lok Belt Hook, No Battery.

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We have been using these to build our chicken coop door frames and they work great. These screws, along with our drilling fixture, made otherwise difficult joints a snap. To avoid splitting, we learned to pay attention to the wood grain direction on the second piece.Get more detail about Kreg SML-C250B-250 Blue-Kote Weather Resistant Pocket Hole Screws - 2 1/2", #8 Coarse, Washer Head, 250 count.

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The metal fence does not sit at a 90 degree angle with the saw top. There seems to be about a 3 or 4 degree angle at the top of the fence. It makes me wonder if the produce is a factory second.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007UQ2EQ/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_imgGet more detail about Incra MITER1000SE Miter Gauge Special Edition With Telescoping Fence and Dual Flip Shop Stop.

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This was a spotless transaction. The cleaner bags I ordered were delivered before the promised date. A five star vendor. Buy with confidence.Get more detail about Genuine Eureka Style "MM" Bags. Eureka Part #60295B.

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I'm not going to be an every day user so these are going to be perfect. Tried a few of the bits out , they worked great and seem to be very good quality. I priced a few of the bits I recieved at HD and they wanted $29 apiece.Get more detail about 50pc Carbide Tipped 1/4" Shank Router Bit Set.

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I purchase these bits about 12 years ago. These bits are well made and are fine if you want a starter set. Most of the time I use them for a back-up set. The bits are too short for most of my drilling applications and I usually purchase individual bits for the jobs I'm working on. It's good for a starter set and you can decide later on which bits you need and how long.Get more detail about Bosch HCK001 7-Piece SDS Plus Rotary Hammer Drill Bit Set.

Buying Makita 192638-6 9120 9-3/5-Volt 1-1/3-Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery


I got my Makita drill used, several years ago, when a sheet metal construction group replaced their old Makitas with a newer version. My Makita came with two batteries. Recently, just when my sons were beginning a project during which my Makita would be used extensively, one of the old batteries died. I found a 9-3/5-Vold NiCad replacement battery on Amazon; the price was very good, so I ordered two of this item.

The batteries arrived in excellent condition, in the time frame promised. I am very pleased to report that my old Makita is acting like a new drill with the new batteries, and my sons' project has gone much more quickly because of the "new energy" these batteries provide.Get more detail about Makita 192638-6 9120 9-3/5-Volt 1-1/3-Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery.

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I bought the Mirka 80 grit sanding disks based on the reviews I read. I must say they exceeded my expectations, they are the longest lasting discs that I have ever used.Get more detail about Mirka 23-624-080 6-Inch 6-Hole 80 Grit Dustless Hook and Loop Sanding Discs, 50 Pack.

Purchase Porter-Cable 42690 Edge Guide (for Models 100, 690, 691, 693, 891, 892, 893 Routers)


Judging from the photo of this item, it doesn't look all that impressive. When I received the package, I was surprised at how much it weighed. The reason? It's built like a tank! Very sturdy, very adjustable, and it locks down tight, holding the router in its iron grip. I very highly recommend this product.Get more detail about Porter-Cable 42690 Edge Guide (for Models 100, 690, 691, 693, 891, 892, 893 Routers).

Order Skil 3100-04 X-Bench Tail Vise Accessory


THE TAIL-VISE CLAMP KIT WAS A USEFUL ADDITION TO THE BASIC WORKTABLE. IT FUNCTIONS SMOOTHLY AND BLENDS INTO THE TABLE NICELY. I USED IT TO CLAMP THE LONG HANDLE OF A STRING TRIMMER I WAS WORKING ON. IT WORKED VERY WELL. THE KIT WAS EASY TO INSTALL AND WORKED FLAWLESSLY. IF YOU HAD TO CHOOSE BETWEEN THIS TAIL-VISE CLAMP AND THE CLAMP KIT (WITH BAG), GO FOR THIS TAIL-VISE CLAMP KIT. Get more detail about Skil 3100-04 X-Bench Tail Vise Accessory.

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Works excellent for projects that have a hole for the live center to set in.Get more detail about PSI LCENTLT2 No. 2MT Heavy Duty Live Lathe Center.

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Item as described. Would purchase again. Could be cheaper, but you can say that about everything these days.Get more detail about Rockwell RW9119.3 Sonicrafter 3-1/8-Inch HSS Circle Blade, 3-Piece.

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The biscuits worked fine

I put all of mine in separate ziplock bags to keep moisture out.Get more detail about Porter-Cable 5554 1000 Assorted Biscuits.

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good power--good life
Weak spring allows battery to slip out
annoying but solved problem with duct tapeGet more detail about Paslode Cordless Battery.

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i bought quite a few of these milwaukee router bits to replace some old hand me downs that were wore out.

these bits are, in my opinion, an outstanding buy for the price. a solid bit that cuts great. not a whole lot more to add.

if you are getting started in woodworking and are sceptical about spending $50 + per bit, try these first and you wont be disappointed.Get more detail about MILWAUKEE Router Bit CBD 1/2"x1-7/8" DOVETAIL Part # 48-23-7745.

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Big dissapointment. Will only drive box nails. It will not make it through a single 2x4 with an 8d or 10d common nail. Even then it is more work on the user than just using a hammer.
When driving a finish nail it will slide to the side and dent the material and the nail is not driven to the point where using a set is safe. The same is true of the Ryobi hammer which is the same product. Unless you like testing tools and don't mind the gas to return it. Do not purchase this tool.Get more detail about Craftsman 12 Volt Lithium-Ion Auto Hammer.

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I have had this for about 10+ years with no problem at all. Now after 10 years the switch stopped working. The button itself gave out. I called the manufacturer and they sold me a replacement remote even though they stopped making them in 1997. Mine is a Long Ranger II.

I would highly recommend this product. 10+ years and the only thing that broke is an easily replaceable remote.

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This little kizmo really comes in handy. We have used it for repairing our glasses (can't see without them) and it is always good to have a third and fourth hand available.Get more detail about Grizzly H7707 Magnifier Work Stand.

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Another great Kreg product--and the least expensive of the replacement tapes on the market. I needed to replace the tape on my Delta contractor's saw. I've used Kreg products for years (pocket hole jigs, screws, etc) and knew the quality of everything they make. About a year ago I used their kit, which included this tape, to build a fence for the miter saw station. You never go wrong with their stuff.Get more detail about Kreg KMS7724 12 Self-Adhesive Measuring Tape (Left-Right Reading).

Saturday, April 3, 2010

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It appears to be difficult to find a reasonably sharp corner chisel. The Porter Cable corner chisel is the same generic, Chinese-made corner chisel that everyone sells. Sometimes they're sharp, sometimes they're dull. More than likely, you'll get one somewhere in between.

Rather than gamble on getting a sharp Chinese-made corner chisel, why not buy a corner chisel that you can count on to be sharp: the Whiteside 9600 Corner Chisel (WHITESIDE MACHINE 9600 SQUARE CORNER CHISEL W/ 3/8 SQUARE HARDENED STEEL CUTTING BLADE).

I went through several Chinese-made corner chisels and butchered many test pieces before I discovered the Whiteside 9600. Although it looks just like the Chinese version, the 9600 is made in the USA by Whiteside Machine Company. It's extremely sharp, costs the same as the Chinese version, and is available on Amazon. Seems like a no-brainer.Get more detail about Porter-Cable 42234 Corner Chisel.

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I found this stand an excellent addition to the DW734 planer. It requires about an hour to assemble, but instructions are complete and all the parts fit. The stand is very stable and compact and contains the vibration of the operating planer well. It allows the planer to be easily moved around the shop, an important feature to me with my limited shop space. Amazon shipping was prompt and on time. Everything considered,this was a good purchase for me.Get more detail about DEWALT DW7350 Planer Stand with Integrated Mobile Base.

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This is a nice add on attachment, but I rarely find a need for it. Get more detail about Dremel 545 Diamond Wheel.

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Not the worst item on the market but far from the best. Can do the job with care, patience and and an even temper. Basically, a mediocre accessory as is the norm for a Chinese product, in my experience. Expected better from Bosch but apparently quality is no longer a priority with them. Get more detail about Bosch JA1003 Circular and Parallel Cutting Guide for Bosch Jig Saws.

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We have been marking our kids heights in our closet on the wall for the last 4 1/2 years. When the boys would ask how tall they were I would have to run and find a tape measure to measure from the floor to their mark on the wall. I wanted to find a chart but I only found cutesy baby type ones that went to about 4 feet. My 13 year old son still likes to be measured so I was not finding what I needed. Then I wondered if anyone sold a tape measure with an adhesive backing and SURE ENOUGH they do. Then the hardest decision was what width? Right or Left? ha ha Anyway, it is now stuck to our closet wall and the boys can check their own height any time they choose. I even have my mark up there to prove to them and myself that I am STILL 5'8".Get more detail about Kreg KMS7723 1/2-Inch Self-Adhesive Measuring Tape.

Purchase Pro-Grade 50-Piece Tungsten Carbide 1/4" Router Bits Set - Wooden Case


I gave this as a gift. When the package was opened he was very happy with the quality and everything included. He could not wait to use them.Get more detail about Pro-Grade 50-Piece Tungsten Carbide 1/4" Router Bits Set - Wooden Case.

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I was skeptical about whether I should buy a new drill or just get a new battery for the one I had, because I heard opinions for both options. I opted to get a new battery and my drill is back to its normal self - full of power! The only reason I didn't give the rating 5 stars is because I don't know the longevity of this battery. So far I am fully satisfied and saved some money reusing my old drill.Get more detail about Skil 144BAT 14-2/5-Volt 1-1/5-Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery.

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We brought this baby home, expecting the most. Boy, did we get it. It was one of those nights: Clarance and Arnold are "on their way", six others were expected. I had an amazing recipe from Marie Curie (Spanish salad!) and Ken had squeezed the juice clean from the cranberry. We threw the table together, and after some simple instructions (and not less than two stubbed thumbs) we were in "biz"! I would decide to tell anyone that this tool really has something for everyone. Pleased customer. Get more detail about Bosch RA1165 Under-Table Router Base with Above-Table Hex Key.

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I have one observation that's not really a problem but maybe room for improvement: The madrel does keep your blade from coming off the end of the post, but the spring-loaded mechanism doesn't completely prevent the blade from pushing down toward the motor when you're in the process of cutting. In other words, there is some play between the post and the blade. It takes a little getting used to, but you can still use the tool with precision.Get more detail about Dremel EZ402 EZ Lock Mandrel.

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A much better fence than the standard Delta for my 14 inch bandsaw. Well designed worth the money.Get more detail about Kreg KMS7200 Bandsaw Fence.

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