Friday, July 30, 2010

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


I have the PC 892 router. The Edge Guide I received doesn't mention the 892. There is a new "42690" (Why PC uses the same model number is beyond me). The new version packaging does list the 892,893 routers and has a circle cutting attachment. (see Porter Cable website) The packaging is completely different in that it lists the other routers and the circle guide. Beware of what you get, I WANT THE NEWEST IF I'M SPENDING THE MONEY FOR IT; NOT THE "CLEAN-UP BOY", GETTING RID OF OLD STOCK. Just time wasted, I sent it back and have to order from someone else.Get more detail about Porter-Cable 42690 Edge Guide (for Models 100, 690, 691, 693, 891, 892, 893 Routers).

Stanley 33-735 35-Foot-by-1-1/4-Inch FatMax Tape Rule Decide Now


Bought this for my brother for Christmas. He works construction and demonstrated how far out the tape measure can be extended without bending. We were all amazed. He was very pleased with this gift!! Very prompt delivery. I would recommend this product and this vendor.Get more detail about Stanley 33-735 35-Foot-by-1-1/4-Inch FatMax Tape Rule.

Dremel 565 Multi Purpose Cutting Kit 565D Right now


I had to check out Dremel's website for an accurate list of models this attachment works with:

* Fits Tool Model 400, 398, 395, 300, 285, 275, 200, 100, 800, 780

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Lowest Price LaserJamb ProCarpenter PMS25 Pad Metric Standard Tape Measure


This tape measure has both standard and metric markings. Metric side is in 1mm increments and the standard side is maked in 1/16th increments. Even better, the guess work has been taken out of the standard side and made dummy proof as each incremental marking is clearly labeled 1/16, 1/8, 3/16, 1/4 etc.
Thick rubber type coating protects against falls and protects other surfaces from contact when wearing on belt.
Has a temp hold/lock push button that holds tape in postion from retracting as long as you hold the button and a separate slide lock button which locks tape measure until the slide lock is released.
Has belt clip, built in pencil sharpener and an eraseable surface for writing notes.
For the price, this is one fantastic value in a time when crappy things cost more than they should.Get more detail about LaserJamb ProCarpenter PMS25 Pad Metric Standard Tape Measure.

Low Price Red Dragon CD-100 Propane Cylinder Dolly


After reading the critical reviews on this item, I decided to swing by a bargain store and pick up a regular 2-wheel dolly for 45 bucks. Then I put my 20 gallon propane tank on it and secured it with a bungee cord. It worked perfectly and I can use the dolly for moving other things besides the propane tank.Get more detail about Red Dragon CD-100 Propane Cylinder Dolly.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Save Leecraft DL-1U Zero Clearance Table Saw Insert for Delta Table Saw


At first glance this insert seems well made but it becomes apparent very quickly that Leecraft never tested it on a Delta saw. There are two problems. The first is minor, the screws are not long enough. Their heads hit the top of the countersink, stopping their downward travel, before the top of the insert is flush with the top of the tablesaw. This can be fixed with 1/16" longer screws or by drilling the countersunk holes a little deeper.

The second problem takes a little more effort to correct. The back adjustment screws are in the same position as they are on the Delta insert. No problems there. The two front screws however have been moved back about 1/2" from where they are on the Delta insert. This shouldn't be a problem because the ledges below the insert are long enough. It becomes a problem though because the adjustment screw on the front left is directly over what was the lock-down hole (the fifth hole) on the Delta insert. Because the Leecraft insert uses adjustment screws that are the same diameter and thread pitch as the drilled and tapped lock-down hole below it the adjustment screw has nothing to push against to move the insert upward, and in fact, it will thread itself into the lock-down hole with no height adjustment possible. The Peachtree insert has the same adjustment hole positions as the problematic Leecraft but because they use larger diameter 1/4-20 screws the screw doesn't thread itself into the lock-down hole. Leecraft should have either left the adjustment screws where Delta placed them or used larger diameter screws. If they had done any testing they would have found this problem themselves.Get more detail about Leecraft DL-1U Zero Clearance Table Saw Insert for Delta Table Saw.