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HF 12" quick clamp
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chopnhack
HF 12" quick clamp
The Harbor Freight 12" quick clamp/spreader looks like a great buy when on sale with coupon for $1.99, however, the main drawback with these units are that they fail when too much pressure is applied. The unit appears to be well made with a steel ratchet bar and a hard dense pvc for the handle. It has non marring pads for the jaws and works very smoothly. My initial impressions at the store were quite good and I picked up 6 of them thinking what a steal. It was only in use did I realize the ach... -
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HF 95275 Pancake Compressor
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vanguard
HF 95275 Pancake Compressor
I broke the regulator off of my cheap coleman portable compressor over a year ago. Since I was unable to remove the remnants of the broken pipe with an easy-out, I wrote it off. Two weeks ago, I received a copy of Westways magazine from AAA. Inside was a $39.99 coupon for the Harbor Freight 95275 3 Gallon Pancake air compressor. It took two trips to the store to lay my hands on one, but I'm very favorably impressed. Overall this seems to a quality unit - better than the Coleman unit it r... -
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fence Clamp Comparison
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LCHIEN
fence Clamp Comparison
Fence Clamp comparison
Rockler
#17821 Pair, $14.99 sale, $17.99 reg
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?p...=fence%20clamp
Peachtree
#3317 1-1/2" - 2-1/2" Universal Fence Clamp $9.99
#3316 3" - 4-1/2" Universal Fence Clamp $10.99
http://www.ptreeusa.com/tablesaw_products.htm Description of a fence clamp From Rockler: “These compact, lightweight Fence Clamps allow you to secure a huge variety of s... -
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Irwin Chisels 4pk by "Marples"
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sailor55330
Irwin Chisels 4pk by "Marples"
Picked up a 4pk of basic chisels. By Irwin, labeled Marples on the package. Got them from PMenards on sale for $22. Got them home, handles are cheap plastic, blades very very dull. For $22, I'm not worried too much, but overall, very unimpressed. I will use them to split firewood I guess. I may try to sharpen then, but probably not. -
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MLCS Digital Angle Rule
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Bill in Buena Park
MLCS Digital Angle Rule
I was in the market for a Wixey Digital Angle Gauge, but while shopping at MLCS online, I found a "new item" - their Digital Angle Rule. Since the rule appeared to have more functionality than a Wixey gauge alone, and retails for a few bucks less than a Wixey gauge ($34.99), I picked one up. It functions as a protractor. Comes with one CR2032 Li Battery not installed (new), has a readout that displays in tenths/degree, and can be zeroed out from any position of the two rules (relative to each oth... -
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Craftsman 22219 Wide Table Leg Kit for 22811.
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dbhost
Craftsman 22219 Wide Table Leg Kit for 22811.
Well they came! Sears item 22219 Wide Table Leg Kit for Craftsman model 22811 table saws. Now to refresh the memory of those that don’t recall, the 22811 was a Ryobi BT3000 table saw, with a Craftsman label on the front, and a different hand wheel. (and probably a few minor tweaks elsewhere, see Loring's FAQ for more detail!) The leg kit is a functional match for the no longer available Ryobi accessory for my BT3100. I do say functional as the leg kit is NOT a cosmetic match, as the BT3100 st... -
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Harbor Freight Electric Paint Remover Model 65990
I've been using this paint remover on my house with good results. It spins a 4.5 inch (scotch brite type material) disk. Paint & bondo are easily removed & feathered (doesn't seem to dig or gouge the wood). This tool is available internet or catalog only for $33 & $6 for replacement disks. I think this tool would be popular if it were available in the HF stores. Wagner makes a similar tool ($85 & $15 for replacement disks). Wagner claims the secret to this tool is the 2500 rpm disk speed,... -
SMT Guide Service
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Black wallnut
SMT Guide Service
First you'll need to gather a few tools:- slotted screwdriver or bit and handle
- 3/8" SAE socket and driver or ratchet, or nut driver
Then it is time to get started:- Double unplug saw (at outlet and built-in switched outlet)
- Blow off any saw dust
- Remove SMT right front base clamp screw (see next pic)
So it looks like this:
4. Slide SMT table forward off base 5. Place SMt table on your work bench 6. Note positions of the three eccentric screws and the one non-... -
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Ryobi P150 Fuel Gauge
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Jim Frye
Ryobi P150 Fuel Gauge
At first glance, the Ryobi P150 Fuel Gauge might seem like a frivolous device, but after five months of use, I find it a very useful part of my cordless tool set. How many times have you grabbed a cordless tool, hiked upstairs or outside to use it, only to have the supposedly charged pack give up after a couple of minutes of use? I have had that experience many times. The $10 P150 takes the guess work out of picking a battery to use. I have six One+ packs and even though I take pains to ID which...
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Stripped elevation and Helicoil installation
So I rushed out and bought my first table saw, than discovered this site and all the helpful information "like how to buy a BT saw). What I didn't know was I had an elevation problem. The screw that runs from the 90 degree bevel gears up through the aluminum motor housing was badly worn. Once I had the two parts out of the saw, the damage to the aluminum threads was worse. After a little help from others on this site, I choose to put in a helicoil. The attachments show the pictures and how to....
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Kreg Precision Band Saw Fence
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luteman
Kreg Precision Band Saw Fence
Yesterday(8-8-09) I pulled the trigger on Kreg's band saw fence assembly. I expected Kreg's usuall attention to quality and detail and was not disappointed. The packaging was complete(no missing parts!) and the assembly and installation instructions were clear and well written. The only glitch I ran into was the front guide rail mounting holes were not drilled to fit my model bandsaw. I have an old King-Seely Craftsman unit which runs flawlessly. Following the instrutions in the manual, I was able... -
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Craftsman 12948 Anti Fatigue Mat
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dbhost
Craftsman 12948 Anti Fatigue Mat
A missing 5/16" 1/4" drive shallow Craftsman socket from my set drove me to Sears at Baybrook Mall in Houston. Upon snagging the costly ($2.49) beast of a socket, I didn't feel quite right putting that on my debit card alone, so I had to wander the tool department looking for what I couldn't live without. I need some larger size forstner bits, but all they carry is complete sets, from Skil (no thanks, I already have a PC set), but over in the auto tools area, by the bread truck size toolboxes was... -
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Milwaukee Hackzall
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nickg
Milwaukee Hackzall
At first I wasn't exactly sure what I'd use this little tool for, but I quickly became a fan while I was building a new bathroom. The saw looks like a miniature reciprocating saw. It's very compact and has a short stroke which is advantageous when working in tight areas. In my opinion, working in confined areas is this saw's strong point. I've had it about a month now, and have used it to cut copper pipe, wood, and plastic PVC pipe. In my mind, the Hackzall is not a replacement for a full size...
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B&D Cordless Power Scrubber
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cwithboat
B&D Cordless Power Scrubber
NPS1018 Cordless Power Scrubber
http://www.blackanddecker.com/Produc...roductID=15493 This is not a woodworking tool, but might get you back in the shop faster after other chores. I have used this new tool for three jobs. Scrubbing down my boat. Best thing here was going after that full winter's scum and growth along the water line. I hooked up the extension to a full 14 feet and within a few minutes wiped the water line clean. Then cleaned up the boat in 45 minut... -
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Shopsmith Mk5
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dkerfoot
Shopsmith Mk5
Review of my used Shopsmith MK5 model 500
No Kool-Aid I owned a shop-full of pretty decent individual tools when I had the opportunity to buy a like-new Shopsmith MK5 for $250. Since I was looking at buying a Midi Lathe in this price range, it seemed like a good option. I am pleased with my purchase. I have noticed that some people have "drank the Kool-Aid" and are a bit scary in their enthusiasm for the tool (similar to some Mac/Linux users and Amway sellers I have known). ... -
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