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Makita N1900B 4 Amp, Reasonably priced and easy..

Reasonably priced and easy to use
Overall I like this unit; I’ve had mine for three years, and generally it’s a well balanced tool that cuts very smoothly. Blade sharpening and replacement is pretty simple with the included fixture. What it could use is a dedicated fence for squaring up boards. It’s built to take [...]

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HTC HPB-334 Mobile Base, good product, poor..

good product, poor instructions
This is a good base but it takes a bit of work to put it together. The directions are bad but with careful study and logic you can guess you’re way through. The instructions carefully name and number all the parts but give you no diagram or way to tell which are [...]

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Hitachi WH12DAF2 12-Volt, very lightweight and..

very lightweight and powerful
i have two of these 12v impact drivers that we use for metal stud framing. they are very lightweight and compact and have more than ample power for fastening 20ga and 18ga framing members. the batteries last for hours of fairly constant use and they charge quickly. we use [...]

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Makita 5007MG Magnesium, Great saw for a homeowner’s..

Great saw for a homeowner’s lifetime
This is the best circular saw I have ever used. I used to own the previous version, 5007FK. I’m a homeowner, not a pro, and my old saw ‘disappeared’ when some contractors were at the house. I went for this upgraded model as a replacement and haven’t been disappointed. I’ve [...]

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HTC HPB-334 Mobile Base, good product, poor..

good product, poor instructions
This is a good base but it takes a bit of work to put it together. The directions are bad but with careful study and logic you can guess you’re way through. The instructions carefully name and number all the parts but give you no diagram or way to tell which are [...]

Positive Reviews Negative Reviews 2 Reviews Overall Rating: 55555

Makita N1900B 4 Amp, Reasonably priced and easy..

Reasonably priced and easy to use
Overall I like this unit; I’ve had mine for three years, and generally it’s a well balanced tool that cuts very smoothly. Blade sharpening and replacement is pretty simple with the included fixture. What it could use is a dedicated fence for squaring up boards. It’s built to take [...]

Positive Reviews Negative Reviews 3 Reviews Overall Rating: 44444

Bosch 1591EVSK 6.4 Amp, the best I’ve used.

the best I’ve used.
I hate jigsaws, they junp all over the place, the blades are a pain to change, and the cut is crappy. but this saw is amazing. I have owned this saw for two years now and it has completely changed my view of the jigsaw. first it is smooth, [...]

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Bosch T234X Progressor, The BEST Jigsaw Blades Ever..

The BEST Jigsaw Blades Ever Made for Wood!
The title of this review says it all. These blades have a separate set of teeth that cut each side of the kerf. You can actually end up with cuts that don’t need sanding! These cut through everything I have tried them on like [...]

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