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Bosch 1617EVS 2-1/4 HP, All-Around Terrific Router

All-Around Terrific Router
Like other Bosch tools I have used, this router is terrific. I use it in a router table, where it is delightful: it’s light enough to handle when installing under the table, it’s controls are easy to get to, and the height adjustment is fabulous. More on the height adjustment [...]

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BOSCH 85608MC 3/8-Inch x, does exactly what it should

does exactly what it should
This is a simple thing. Simple things usually do simple tasks. This one does it perfectly well. I’ve cut holes in soft and hard woods and they turn out perfect every time: no frayed edges in pine, no grain rupture even in curly maple. That is just as I want tools [...]

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Starrett C33H-12-4R, Absolutely outstanding!

Absolutely outstanding!
The work you produce can only be as good as the tools you measure it by. Don’t even consider the cheap copies, they don’t come close to the acuracy and quality of this square. The head is cast and ground with relefs in the channel, and the blade is machined, not [...]

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STRAIT-LINE 6041401CD, Works OK for quick and..

Works OK for quick and dirty measurements
I’m a general contractor and use this to make quick estimates of whole room square footage (Drywall, paint, etc.). It’s cheap looking, but as long as nothing is protruding into the path of the ultrasonic beam it works ok (+-1/2″ is more than enough precision for simple estimating). [...]

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Black & Decker VP100, NiCd Batteries ALL Have..

NiCd Batteries ALL Have Memory - Use NiMH Instead
My advice to all of you who made negative comments about the standard VP-100 Versapak “Silver” battery is to replace it with the VP-110 Versapak “Gold” battery. It costs about 30% more than the Sliver but offers 60% more energy (watts x time) and little or no [...]

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Dremel MM70W, an answer

an answer
These pads are hard to find in regular hardware stores and some big box stores. The machine they fit is a gem for sanding in rounded off areas. Each pack carries an assortment of sandpaper grades. A few clicks and within 5 days the postman delivers what you need for that project that keeps [...]

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Black & Decker VPX903X1, Not a lightweight

Not a lightweight
We purchased this set at a very critical time — we were just about to move into a house and had a long list of things we wanted to do, including but not limited to: cut a hole in the basement door for a cat door, install curtain rods, dis-assemble and assemble furniture [...]

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Black & Decker BDL220S, Mediocre design

Mediocre design
The level comes with a nail system that is what makes it stand on the walls. The problem is that if you use this nail (in order to use the level as showed in the advertising pictures), you will leave a small, noticeable whole in your wall(!). There is no way of using the [...]

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Bayou Classic 0880-PDQ, Bare-bones, but durable and..

Bare-bones, but durable and works amazingly well!
I am very happy with this vertical roaster. I’ve used it dozens of times, and throw it in the dishwasher when I’m done - not even one rust spot.
The accompanying recipe also gets an A+ - I’ve had several requests for the recipe. It’s almost [...]

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KINTREX IRT0421, Kintrex IRT0421 Infrared..

Kintrex IRT0421 Infrared Thermometer
After reading specifications and reviews of similar products in the same general price range. I decided on the Kintrex IRT0421.
I am very pleased with my purchase. This device is very quick to respond and it seems to be quite accurate when used properly. One of the main reasons I chose [...]

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