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I've owned this vac for about 8 months now, and have to say I would not make this purchase again if I had to do it over. I'm surprised so many people love this engineering failure.

I purchased this VAC because I have a large garage and wanted the hose to reach all corners. I think I would now give that up for a larger diameter, shorter hose. There's just not a very powerful suction when using the floor attachment.

My biggest gripe? Whomever designed this vac should be fired. The filter is located in the top portion of the vac (above the hose inlet, of course), and not part of the bottom removable canister. It is impossible to remove the filter without getting full of dust and dirt, because you have to reach up inside the canister to pull the filter out, while simultaneously trying to hold the bottom canister in place to catch any debris that invariably falls onto your arm while removing the filter.

My wife uses the vac in the house a lot to clean up cat hair and litter. However, due to the poor design, the filter gets clogged with cat hair long before the bottom of the canister fills up. I just emptied it because she complained of poor suction (couldn't even suck up cat litter with the floor attachment), and there was only about 1/2 inch of debris in the bottom of the canister. The filter, however, was caked with fuzz and fur. My friends, this is not how a vac is supposed to work.

I give this vac two stars because it is probably good at picking up certain types of debris (like leaves or other larger particles), and it is decent for vacuuming out a car. However, it could have been a much better vac and much more versatile if designed properly.
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Gorilla Tape 2-Inch by 35-Yard Tape Roll Review

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I have been in the trades for over 30 years and I have been buying FatMax tape measures for as long as they have been on the market. "Stanley" has once again changed the design and manufacturing specs on another one of their tools... and not for the better. This has been happening in several other tool lines as they now own many. The tapes are only slightly better than a standard tape now. The steel for the tape is thinner than it used to be and the clear protective coating on the first several inches has also been changed... it is just some clear tape that peels off unlike previous versions. WAY disappointing. It got 3 stars because it is still OK but I can see these tapes not lasting very long and there is no rebuild offered. I purchased a couple of these because I use them all the time.

Stanley has definitely chosen to build with lower quality materials. We all know profit is important but it is really sad that companies think this is a good direction. Building with lower quality means profits can be increased because the materials used for production cost less and the product itself will not last as long. These tape measures are spendy as it is and when the quality declines so will my return business.Get more detail about Stanley 33-725 25-Foot FatMax Tape Measure.

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I am very impressed because I have abused this thing and it just keeps going. Great investment.

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I'm glad I made that choice. Along with the Milescraft 2320 Metal Stubby Drill Bit Set I can drill holds 1/4 inch from an enclosed corner with only 3" of vertical clearance. I've also used it to tighten drawer handles and assemble Scandinavian furniture kits without scraped knuckles or profanity.

At $45 this isn't cheap. However, I figure it will last a lifetime and with the time and effort savings it's probably already paid for itself.
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This is not a heavy duty device, but it is extremely useful and should easily last years the way I use it and for its price, I'll buy another when/if I wear it out. There are a significant number of cutoff and cut-into things that I do and this right angle head maks those so much more easily done, and safely done (when wearing a face shield). Just wish I had been looking at what dremel has been doing rather then waiting for my 30 year old dremel to fail before I looked at new accessories. If you are a hobiest and/or into your home repair - get it, you will find uses for it that will undo those aukward angles you do now.Get more detail about Dremel 575 Right Angle Attachment for Rotary Tool.

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I had a Porter Cable Random Orbit Sander with a PSA pad; this product allows me to choose which type of sanding pad I wish to use. The PSA for jobs involving long periods of sanding with the same piece of sand paper and velco for shorter jobs or ones requiring grit changes. I have found PSA sander costs less per sheet but once removed can not be reused while the velco sand paper system cost more per sheet but the sheets can be used over and over. It does it job well and is easlily installed. I recommend it as a replacement pad or pad for those with PSA pads like who want to increase their options.Get more detail about Porter-Cable 13904 5-Inch Hook and Loop Pad (for Model 333 Sander).

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You can cut 4-6 inch branches, too, but your arms will begin to wear out before you finish. Wish it had a motor.

Seriously, this is a great saw for your woods and garden. Just remember to use a chain saw (not this one) when you need to do high-volume cutting.Get more detail about Felco Classic Folding Saw with Pull-Stroke Action #F-600.

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It took a little while to get but it arrived in perfect working order.

Paint started chipping off of it before we started using it. That was disappointing but doesn't affect it's operation at all.

It works fine. Better than I expected honestly. I bought it for my carpenter at work and now I want one for myself. It's a little pricey, but not for what you get and how usefull it is. It's a little heavy but when you support a door or a table saw, etc. you want it stable.

All in all, I'm impressed with it and would recommend it to anyone.Get more detail about Rockwell Jawhorse RK9109 Plywood Jaw Accessory Attachment.

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Updated: Added notes

This is my second Leatherman Wave and I am quite pleased with it.

I am a multi-tool fan and have several dozen Leatherman, Gerber, Victorinox and Wenger tools (plus a good assortment of other less popular ones). There is a reason that the Leatherman Wave is one of the most popular tools. The workmanship (i.e., fit/finish/machining) of the Wave is excellent. Materials are of great quality. Tool choice and design shows that Leatherman has been doing this a long time, though there is room for improvement.

Though it's in a different price range, the tool it seems most comparable to is the Gerber Suspension multi-pliers. The sizes are nearly identical though the Leatherman Wave packs more tools into the same space. The Wave tools are also larger. For example, the blade is almost an inch longer on the Wave.

Like almost all the Leatherman tools that I own, the machining and fit is excellent. Initially there is considerable resistance when opening the Wave, but after a few weeks of use (or a good hour of dedicated time opening and closing each time) the metal seems to wear just enough that opening becomes easy without becoming loose.

Update: After several weeks of use it has indeed become much easier to open but still doesn't feel loose.

The materials on the Wave are excellent. Though I haven't used it with a great amount of force, the pliers are sturdy and the blade, saw, screwdriver and scissors did not deform or break when doing some basic household maintenance. Lesser tools have failed me in similar work. My original Wave had some cosmetic rusting which I removed with a rotary tool and a polishing compound. The steel on this Wave looks slightly different so we'll see in a few months how it holds up to the Florida humidity.

My biggest issue with the Wave is the pliers, most importantly, the lack of a sprint assist makes it difficult for the tasks I need. For example, quite often I find myself pulling large staples and smaller nails from the fencing and woodwork around the outside of my house. These are there for various reasons, including Christmas decorations, telephone and television cabling, etc.. Of all the tools, I use the pliers most for this. The sprint assist on the Gerber Suspension makes this task very easy, not to mention similar work with smaller items. The Wave, though probably sturdier than the Suspension, is difficult to use in these situations. Alas, though the other tools are extremely good quality, I don't use them nearly as much as the pliers. For this reason the Suspension is what I carry around the house.

Finally, pricing for the Wave is not bad. Shop around as there is as much as a $50 difference when I bought mine.

Update: This identical tool is also sold with a Monarch 300 flashlight for the same price. I purchased the combo for $1 more than the Wave alone.Get more detail about Leatherman 830040 New Wave Multi-Tool with Nylon Sheath.

Shop For Porter-Cable C2002-WK Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor with 13-Piece Accessory Kit

I've used portable work-site compressors of various types for over 30 years; primarily for pneumatic fasteners and framers. The Porter Cable pancake compressor is, by far, the only one that is truly, comfortably portable, without sharp corners, while at the same time having the PSI and air capacity of six gallons to keep an air-thirsty framer working. I'm amused by the occasional complaints here and at other sites of the Porter Cable not having sufficient power for framing nailers, or that the unit kicks in regularly. Regarding the first commentary, my response is that this compressor has ample capacity to keep two framing nailers busy, PROVIDED THAT the user understands the simple physics in volume air handling. The hose ID is, in actual terms, a secondary stage air tank. The 25 foot x 1/4 inch hose supplied with the compressor is a terrific, light-weight hose and suits the machine's portability. For blowing up things around the home, and filling tires or delivering air to a stapler or brad gun, it is perfect. Having said that, ANY professional carpenter knows that a framing nailer, with its large bore and stroke, gobbles a very large volume of air, which must be backed up with volume that exceeds it. Only a 3/8" hose, or greater, will do that. As to the issue of the compressor kicking in regularly, perhaps some understanding of what's involved with this cycling is needed. All compressors have a turn-on/shut-off tank pressure parameter, whereby the tank pressure never rises above its safe working pressure, nor drops below the design minimum operating pressure. A look at the specs are pretty interesting. Porter Cable's design parameter is 120 PSI minimum to 150 PSI maximum. Their minimum is greater than the maximum of most machines in its class, and the maximum is 15 PSI greater than many machines that top-out at 135 PSI! Now, look at the tank capacity... 6 gallons! Again, it's the gallons of air--the volume--that refills the tool. Of course, such a machine is not ever going to maintain continuous air flow to tools that operate by bleeding off copious volumes of air, but then, such machines are not only not portable, they cost many hundreds, into the thousands, more. Finally, I live where oil-lubed air compressors stop working on cold days. A dry compressor such as the Porter Cable is unaffected by cold, and keeps working. I wonder how many people experience problems with their compressor because they didn't break it in, and began working it out of the box. Read the manual. The compressor requires a 15 minute break-in period, with no load, with the drain valve open. That's key. If you don't do it, you'll have a scored cylinder and air by-pass at the piston, and NO POWER. Your father used to ALWAYS break in his new car engine, because he knew that otherwise he'd be buying stock in an oil company. Even though manufacturers of many motors no longer stress this, it remains a fact that piston motors and engines run longer, more smoothly, more economically, and with greater efficiency after break in. Leakage around piston rings with a new motor is almost always caused by failure to break a motor in. Did you break your compressor in? Hmmmm???

This compressor is the loudest of the ones I've owned in this class, by far, but such is the price for this power, so I would not recommend running it in your bedroom at night.

Buy this compressor, break it in, get a 3/8" hose, and nail away with confidence and gusto!Get more detail about Porter-Cable C2002-WK Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor with 13-Piece Accessory Kit.

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Rockwell RW9121.3 Sonicrafter 1-3/8-Inch Standard End Cut Blade, 3-Piece Review

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Before I had this tool, I would use a combination square to square up my blade with my table. This wasn't always perfect because the teeth are offset and can affect your measurement. This tool is small enough that it will magnetically attach to the blade within the teeth.

Works great and gives me precise cuts within .01 of a degree.Get more detail about Wixey WR300 Digital Angle Gauge.

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I ordered this part, so I could use it on my Chevy truck. I'm installing a floor shifter for my auto tranny, and needed this to cut off part of my center console so the shifter would fit. It was like a hot knife thru butter. It cuts metal, but I used it for plastic. I also cut off a bolt head that was stripped and once again, went right on thru it. Great price and great accessory for your dremel, you should get one, it's amazing...Get more detail about Dremel EZ406 1 1/2-Inch EZ Lock Rotary Tool Cut-Off Wheel and Mandrel Metal Cutting Starter Kit.

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This product is well-made, and I certainly wouldn't begrudge them the plastic handles for raising and lowering the wheels: the plastic is very tough stuff, and holds uyp to considerable abuse without any problems. Assembly is very flexible, and doesn't take too long. I mounted a medium-sized drill press on a double-layer of plywood and attached it to this base. It is quite sturdy in the fully raised and fully lowered positions, but the "in-between" state is treacherous, and I can't recommend this base for something as top-heavy as a drill press, or anything particularly heavy at all. Once you release one wheel the stand is balanced precariously on three wheels that are well offset from the tool's center of mass, creating a very unstable situation. When you release the second wheel, the tool plops down with a thud that I don't appreciate being applied to an expensive piece of machinery. The levers to engage the wheels do not operate particularly smoothly, and it's difficult to finesse the landing. If you are putting heavy or expensive tools on your stand, I'd think twice before selecting this one. Look for one with a single lever, or one that works by engaging a brake on the wheels.

Pros:
* Well built
* Sturdy in fully raised and fully lowered position
* Relatively easy to assemble
* Inexpensive compared to other options

Cons:
* Unstable when raising and lowering
* Difficult to operate levers (depending on your configuration and weight of tool)
* The "landing" is a bit bumpy for my tastesGet more detail about HTC HTC2000 Universal Mobile Base.

Milwaukee 48-59-2818 18-Volt to 28-Volt Lithium-Ion and NiCad Slide Style 1-Hour Battery Charger Buy Now

The item was delivered promptly and was exactly what I ordered at a very competitive price.Get more detail about Milwaukee 48-59-2818 18-Volt to 28-Volt Lithium-Ion and NiCad Slide Style 1-Hour Battery Charger.

Porter-Cable 7310 5.6 Amp 3/4-Horsepower Laminate Trim Router Order Now

I'm a master carpenter and have 3 of these little routers and I have one dedicated just for door hanging hinge template and the other two set up for two different size rounding over bits, these little routers get used heavily and I have never had any one of the 3 go down.Get more detail about Porter-Cable 7310 5.6 Amp 3/4-Horsepower Laminate Trim Router.

Leatherman 830032 Blast Multitool with Leather Sheath Decide Now

My girlfriend bought me this for my birthday about four years ago, and would often joke about how no other present she ever gets me will live up to this one. That finally changed when she got me a Leatherman Juice S2, but not because it is any better than the "Blast," but rather because it is smaller and more pocket-friendly. Both models are excellent, but I live in a city, and some of the tools on the "Blast" just weren't that useful in my everyday life (the saw and file in particular) and the size of the pliers was a bit much for what I need. The "Juice" is smaller and fits in the hip pocket of my jeans, and has everything I need on a daily basis.

That being said, the "Blast" is excellent for camping (the saw is awesome), impromptu home-improvement projects (the pliers are first rate), or general small repair work. This would be excellent to keep in your glove compartment, bug-out-bag, in your desk at work, etc. The tool quality is excellent for most situations the average person will encounter. I've cut hard wires, pried nails and other various things, and cut into drywall, 2x4s, and dead tree limbs with the saw. I've never had a problem with it. All of the tools lock, not only for convenience but also safety. The only thing I dislike is the small size of the scissors, but that's a minor complaint as they cut just fine when you need them too.

As I mentioned, it's a little big to carry in your pocket, though if you were an electrician, contractor, repairman etc. and used it more frequently, the bigger size would be an advantage, and if you put it in the sheath on your belt you'll barely notice it. It's actually not heavy at all for the size and strength of the tool, I think partly because of the handle inserts which also give you a decent grip when using the piers, but don't seem to sacrifice any of the strength of the handles.

I don't have any "this tool saved my life"-type stories that Leatherman fans often love to tell, but having this tool has made my life easier countless times, usually at work or somewhere I don't have access to a full rang of tools. The funny thing about the Blast is that it gives you the feeling that you don't need that toolbox full of tools. It's a lot of fun to use and hasn't let me down. I don't own a "Wave," so I can't tell you anything about the difference in quality between a the two, but the "Blast" seems well built to me, and I don't think you could find a better multi-tool for the price. If you are going to buy one Leatherman for general repair/outdoor work, I think this is a great choice. This is the Leatherman that made me love Leathermans. I own this, a "Squirt," a "Juice," and two Leatherman pocket knives, and all are excellent quality products.Get more detail about Leatherman 830032 Blast Multitool with Leather Sheath.