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 | MK Morse M45P Hole Saw Arbor, 7/16" Boxed, Fits AV20-AV96 | |
 | "Not perfect but USA made" | 2009-09-14 |
| This hole saw arbor isn't perfect, as there is noticeable wobble, but it is made in USA so that is a plus for me. I've found that all hole saws and arbors wobble, so for all practical purposes this seems to be as good as it will get for me. The shank on this arbor is hollow to allow the pilot drill to go through it, so be careful not to tighten it too much in your chuck or you can crack and break it. I did this with a Milwaukee arbor in my Jacobs "super duty ball bearing chuck" which can REALLY hold tight. | ||
 | Shark H5192 Carpentry Saw 12", 14tpi | |
 | "The BEST hand saw" | 2009-09-10 |
| This is the BEST handsaw I have ever used. My brother has owned one for about five years, and put it through more abuse than I care to mention. Despite years of use, neglect, and among other things, cutting roots in soil, his saw still cuts almost as well as a new one. I finally got one for myself, and it is a joy to use. A handsaw that actually cuts effortlessly? Yes, this saw is it. It takes less than 20 seconds to cross cut a 2x4, and that's if you're trying to cut a straight line. A rough cut takes less time. Wet pressure treated lumber isn't a problem either. Takes a bit more time, but still a breeze. With so many power tools these days, corded and cordless, hand tools are often overlooked. However, the convenience of a hand tool can't be dismissed. Instead of having to drag out a bulky, heavy, noisy power saw, you can use this awesome saw and make a few quick cuts in the same time it would take to get ready to make the cuts with a power tool. The blade is thin, high carbon steel with hardended SHARP teeth. Easy to change too! The handle is comfortable in the hand. With a thin kerf and teeth this sharp, the pull stroke cutting action allows more precise control. Just an excellent tool. Make sure to keep the blade gaurd on the teeth when not in use to protect them, and yourself. Made in Japan. | ||
 | SanDisk 1 GB MicroSD Card | |
| "Can't beat price or quality" | 2009-08-26 |
| Not much to say. I purchased this for use in a cell phone like most others. Never had a problem with data being lost or unable to be retrieved. Formatting in the phone posed no problems either. For the price you can't beat this deal. Highly recommended. | ||
 | Mothers California Gold Showtime Instant Detailer | |
| "Preserves your wax!" | 2009-08-26 |
| I love this stuff! I can't keep my car in a garage, so I use a car cover almost every day of the year. I hate going through the day long meticulous labor of washing, clay baring, and waxing my car more than a couple times a year, so I use this stuff. After washing and clay baring my car, I use the Mother's wax and throw the cover on. Each week I dust the car, and depending on the need I use this spray detailer weekly or bi-weekly. I don't know exactly what's in it, but I assume it's some sort of liquid wax. It really helps to preserve the original wax job and helps it last for months. It also cleans bird droppings, grime, and general filth gently and easily. Using it couldn't be easier. Just spray on, wipe with a microfiber cloth, and dry with another microfiber cloth. One bottle will last me two to three uses on the entire car, depending on how heavy I am with the application. An excellent product all around! | ||
 | Lexol Vinylex Protectant, 500 ml Pump Spray | |
| "The best" | 2009-07-13 |
| I've been using this product for years, and it's the best out there. It is low gloss, and a little goes a LONG way. I use this on more than just my car. Basically anything made of plastic that I need to condition and protect, I apply this product to. In my opinion, the other major competitor that "armors everything" doesn't live up to the hype, and in fact can in some cases cause you more headaches than save you. Plus, it's gone up in price quite a bit. Pay a little more and buy a better product. The Lexol leather conditioner is also an excellent product, made by the same company. I will add that I prefer the spray bottles to the wipes for both. | ||
 | 50-Ft. x 3/4" Flexogen Hose per 1 EA | |
| "Another superb Gilmour product" | 2009-06-03 |
| I have a 25' 5/8" hose and was so impressed by the quality that I had to purchase this one. Though I haven't had it for years, exposed to the elements, I'm confident in saying that I can see this lasting years. The hose is thick in construction and as such doesn't really kink. The weight isn't terrible, but it can be difficult to drag under pressure. The couplings are top notch. Best of all, this product is made in USA. The warranty, which I haven't used, seems to be no nonsense as well. | ||
 | Stanley 58-930 3-Piece Cushion Grip Nail Set | |
| "Good deal" | 2009-04-16 |
| I bought this out of necessity, figuring that for the price I'd get what I paid for. Turns out I was wrong, and these are actually very well made. Nice forged steel, soft grip, and the tips are clean and precise. Most surprisingly these are USA made. | ||
 | Bosch PR10E Colt Single-speed Palm-Grip Router | |
| "Must have" | 2009-02-02 |
| I've been woodworking a while, but just now got a trim router (well, a month ago). This thing is very light and easy to handle, and perfect for easing edges or routing hinge mortises. The depth adjustment is two fold. The base can be unlocked and moved up and down for quick or non precision depths of cut, or the thumb wheel can be used for much finer adjustment in the locked position. This system is actually quite nice. Balance and ergonomics are nice too, though since this tool has a metal motor casing it will get rather warm (or even hot) after a couple minutes of use. Bit changes are easy with the shaft lock and wrench. Noise is not unbearable, but I still make sure to wear ear muffs. The soft start feature is really appreciated, even though this little thing doesn't have the torque of a 3.25HP machine. A couple points to note are as follows: I feel the RPM is too high at 35,000. If you aren't careful, this can easily burn your workpiece or bit - and the faster the motor spins, the shorter its life and that of the bit. The other point is that this is not a "real" router. I made a few cuts in Baltic birch plywood with a 1/2" straight bit in three passes to a final depth of 1/4" and could feel and hear the motor start to load. I felt that I was being reasonable with the cut depths and feed rates, but still the motor was loading. A tiny chamfer or round over are nothing for this machine, but apparently cuts like the ones I made can tax the motor, despite the claim of "1HP". While not without faults, I give this five stars for all the rest of its excellent qualities and considering that I paid only 70 for it. Made in Malaysia. | ||
 | Delta 20-621 4" Drill Press Vise | |
| "Decent for the price" | 2009-01-27 |
| This vise is about what you'd have to expect for twenty bucks. Fit and finish is mediocre, but it does the job of holding something securely while drilling. Definitely beats trying to use your hand! While this vise might not fit on all drill presses, it fit on my Rikon product since it has eight slots in the table. I can usually only get two bolts in, but that is more than enough to hold it in place. I use another, smaller vise clamped into this one when I need to hold rods vertically or other things more securely (since the other vise is much higher quality, but smaller capacity). Gives me a poor man's "X-Y" vise. | ||
 | Makita LXT202 BHP451 18 Volt Hammer Drill & BTD140 18 Volt Impact Driver Lithium-Ion Combo Kit | |
| "Four stars with a heavy heart" | 2008-10-27 |
| I purchased this combo kit just over one year ago. I waited to write a review so that I could address any problems that might come up with it. I will do as another reviewer and break mine up into a few sections. The impact driver is the main reason I bought this kit, and I was not disappointed. Driving screws before using this beast was a a chore at best. Using an impact driver makes the task SO much easier. It may not be the most powerful one out there, but I have broken heads off screws and small bolts, so for me, it is rather adequate. While it will drive long deck screws and lag screws without a pilot hole, I drill one anyway to avoid splitting. It is very light, extremely comfortable in the hand, and superbly balanced. Really, Makita hit a home run with this particular tool. The drill was a bonus for me, since the kit was only a little more expensive than buying either tool separately. It is powerful, and nice to be able to use full half inch shank bits with it. It is heavier than the impact driver, but surprisingly well balanced and ergonomic. The clutch positions are easy to manipulate and are handy for the most part. The switch for different modes (hammer-drill, drill, driver) can stick at times, so a quick pull of the trigger is necessary to free the action (minus one). The hammer-drill function works well and is a lifesaver for small jobs. I have not noticed excessive run-out in the chuck, however, I do not consider cordless drills precision tools. For precise drilling I would use a drill press or an expensive corded drill. I give up precision for convenience with cordless. Loose bits are also not an issue with me, I crank the chuck down then ratchet it home tight. The batteries are amazing. They deliver seemingly endless power. I am not a contractor, just a serious DIY type. That said, when I use the tools for a project, I don't have to recharge more than once. That is a huge plus for me, even though the project may only be a half a day (though the tools get used constantly). Self discharge is so low that I can pick up the tool a month after last using it, and have more than enough power to drill a few holes and drive several screws. They are also very light. Compared to the boat anchors of NiCd technology, these things are a stark difference. One VERY important note, however. DO NOT run these batteries into the ground! Doing so can drastically reduce the life of the battery pack. Makita does not include a "fail safe" system to automatically shut down the tool when the batteries become critically low (most consumer products using Li-Ion batteries have this). Hitachi tools apparently have this, unfortunately Makita does not (minus two). The charger is rather delicate looking, and can be a little noisy when in use. The fan is there to keep the batteries cool, so I can live with a bit of annoying whine if my expensive battery will last longer. The lights can be confusing, so make sure to read the manual on how to decipher them. Miscellaneous things to touch on include the case. It is actually quite well designed, with room for an extra battery pack (which I bought separately). Also, there is enough room for a small drill bit set and driver bits in the case. I utilize this extra space for those items plus a few masonry bits. This gives me a complete kit to drill holes in wood/metal/masonry as well as drive screws all in one easy to carry package. Very convenient. The lights on the tools are more useful than you'll think, especially on the driver. The drill's lights are indeed blocked by the large chuck, as another person pointed out (minus three). The belt clips really come in handy, especially when you're on a ladder. Everything except the battery cells themselves are made in China. The cells are made in Japan, the rest of the tool kit is made and/or assembled in China (minus four). So with that long review, and my four main points of dissatisfaction, it is with a heavy heart that I give this combo kit four stars. The drill's lights and selector switch I can forgive, but the lack of the battery saving feature (for lack of a better term) and the fact that the whole thing is made in China are unforgivable for me. That notwithstanding, I am overall very satisfied with my purchase and I do not regret my it at all. Make sure to read the owners manuals, two times. | ||
 | Starrett C604RE-6 6 8ths & 16ths-64ths & 32nds Satin Chrome Rigid Rule | |
| "Doesn't get better than this" | 2008-09-17 |
| Really, it doesn't. Starrett is well known for precision and this little jewel doesn't disappoint. The graduations are clear and easy to read. The end graduations come in really handy when measuring the height of a router bit or saw blade. It's expensive, yes, but clearly it's not a cheap made in Taiwan piece of stamped steel. Don't let it fall on the floor, that's the only think one must keep in mind. | ||
 | Bessey G7010 Mighty Mini 4" Bar Clamp | |
| "It's a little gem" | 2008-09-17 |
| I have a couple of these, and use them with jigs and fixtures and they are perfect for that application. Mine were made in Germany, though many of the ones I see now in the stores are made in China. As such, I refuse to buy them and pay top dollar for the name. The ones I have are genuine Bessey quality. Wish I had picked up a few more. | ||
 | Bostitch F21PL Magnesium Plastic Collated Stick Framing Nailer | |
| "Versitile and awesome." | 2008-08-31 |
| I am not a professional contractor, and I don't use this nailer every day. However, I did use it to build a pergola and will use it to build a deck. All pieces were in the box. I shot a few hundred nails with it, and didn't have any jams (I didn't use broken or mangled strips). It is very powerful, and somewhat loud. I had the pressure set to 90 PSIG and had no problems with nails being driven all the way. The exhaust couldn't be simpler to adjust, just turn it away from you. The depth of drive is also idiot proof, just push a button and move the tip in or out. The rafter hanger came in super handy when I was in a precarious position on a ladder, holding a 2X6. Changing the trigger from sequential to bump takes only a moment, and is straight forward, though the process does invite the possibility of losing parts. An extra spring is included. The positive placement tip can't be adjusted for depth and only the sequential trigger must be used. However, it is an AWESOME feature of this nailer, and the reason I bought it over others. It is so easy to use. Do exercise caution, however, because if you don't align the tip in the hole the nailer will easily drive a nail through the metal connector (I found this out - oops). This nailer is pretty big, though it isn't all that heavy. I'm very pleased with my purchase, and know that as long as I oil it and don't drop the thing or otherwise abuse it, it will last me for decades. Unfortunately, it is made in Taiwan. | ||
 | Practical Design Solutions and Strategies: Key Advice for Sound Construction from Fine Woodworking | |
| "Helpful book" | 2008-08-31 |
| This book is helpful if you keep in mind what its purpose is. It is not to provide design ideas. It is to provide design guides. Things like selecting grain, joinery, finishes, proportions, etc. are covered, and done so well. For the cost this is a great value and helpful guide. Well written and laid out, and the photos and drawings are excellent. | ||
 | Premier Mounts AM2 Swingout Arm Mount - Silver | |
| "Excellent product!" | 2008-08-31 |
| This product is awesome! It is very stout and well built, heavier than the 22" LCD I have mounted to it. It came very well packaged, with hardware that was neatly packed in individual sealed bags. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, though installing it is pretty straight forward. The tension on the swing out arms can be adjusted, as can the tilt up to 15* (though that must be locked in once set). It swings out up to 17" from the wall. The finish is clean and blemish free. Although I have nothing but praise for this product, I will say that the included #14X2" screws that are included to mount it to the wall would be better replaced by 1/4"X3" lag screws (which I used as did others). I used some blue thread locker on the set screw used to lock the arm to the plate on the wall, and also on the screws used to mount the arm to the TV. Installation took me about ten minutes. Highly recommended! | ||
 | Johnson Level & Tool 700 Contractor Magnetic Angle Locator | |
| "Handy tool" | 2008-07-27 |
| Handy tool that's really useful when you need to calculate accurate angles. The magnet is big plus when you need to stick it to a pipe or saw blade/table. Great price, and it's made in USA. | ||
 | DEWALT DW7342 Replaceable Knives for DW734 | |
| "Still cut paper after months of use" | 2008-07-27 |
| I recently bought these to replace the others in my planer, and when I took the old knives out they still sliced paper! The finish they left on wood wasn't as smooth and polished looking as these new ones leave, but if they can still slice paper that means they are sharp! At nearly $50 for the set they certainly aren't cheap, but I'm only on my third set in four years. I don't use my planer daily, but I am a rather avid woodworker so it doesn't sit idle for months either. Planing mostly very hard tropical hardwoods is the norm for my machine. These knives are made in Taiwan, but to my surprise they are not in any way lacking because of it. As an aside, they are also very easy to reverse/change. Definitely five stars. | ||
 | Drill Doctor 500X | |
| "Spend the extra and get the 750X" | 2008-06-19 |
| I bought this machine a few months ago. I've used it to sharpen quite a few bits, 50+ ranging from HSS to masonry. I will emphasize that you MUST read the instructions thoroughly, and watch the DVD as well. It is important to know how the tool works, and why you will ruin bits if you don't follow the instructions. To sharpen standard 118* bits couldn't be easier. This machine does an excellent job of it, and since I use most of my drill bits to drill in wood, this is the perfect angle for me. Split points can be ground on 118* bits, and I have done this with success. To sharpen masonry bits is also very easy, and the machine does an excellent job in this regard as well. Where it gets tricky, for me anyway, is in sharpening 135* split point bits. These days nearly all bits sold are this type and it's nice to be able to recreate the same angle and split point. While I have sharpened bits of this angle with success, I haven't been able to get perfect results all the time. Proper alignment is critical. Trying to adjust the relief angle seems to make proper sharpening more difficult and I would not recommend it to someone who just got his hands on this machine. The relief angle is adjusted by putting the chuck to either side of the 118* alignment slot (the + and - increase and decrease the angle). This is to allow a more aggressive or less aggressive cut. Fiddling with this adjustment seems to throw off the split point when it is being ground as well, taking off way too much material. If too much material is removed during the split point procedure, subsequent sharpening of the bit will not yield the same angle since the alignment fingers will not hold the bit from is flutes, but from the newly ground area behind the split point. It is hard to visualize this, the mistake must be made to understand it fully. Changing the diamond wheel is straight forward and easily done. The machine has a somewhat loud squeal when running, but it isn't too bad. I have sharpened broken bits with success, so that feature definitely works. Also, unless a bit really damaged during a botched sharpening attempt, it can most probably be sharpened to at least a 118* point again, though it will take a while and several alignment and sharpening procedures. I recommend the 100 grit wheel for when this must be done as it will take less time, and then a follow up can be done with the standard 180 grit wheel. The 750X has more features than just being able to accommodate larger bits, so in my opinion it is definitely worth it. I wish I had gotten that model instead, and I believe sharpening 135* and split points would be easier and faster. This is a quality product though, that I must say. | ||
 | Forrest WW10407125 Woodworker II 10", 40-Tooth Blade for Table Saws (1/8" Kerf) | |
| "Everything has already been said" | 2008-03-13 |
| I am a weekend warrior, serious do it yourselfer, hobby woodworker. I owned a Freud combination blade for about two years, and although that was a fine blade, it did have quite a few short comings. I decided to go with the Forrest blade, and it really does live up to the hype. The teeth are ground flush to the plate, that's how you get nearly jointer quality cuts with little or no need for a 1/32" clean up pass on the jointer. The cross cuts are almost splinter free, even on veneer plywood/MDF. The 30 degree ATB will, I imagine, wear at a faster rate than 15 or 20 degree (despite the extra hard C4 grade carbide), but that is the price you pay for such clean cross cuts. I have the blade mounted on a Hitachi contractor/home shop saw (C10FL model) and despite the 1.5HP motor, this blade does a pretty darn good job of ripping thick hardwoods (purpleheart, maple, bloodwood, etc.). However, I do use a dedicated 20T rip blade when I have a lot of wood to rip to rough size. I don't know how long this blade will go before I need to send it to Forrest for sharpening, but if I follow their care instructions and never accidentally hit a piece of metal in the wood (yes, it happens) I imagine it will last a couple of years for the amount of use I give the blades. This blade looks so simple and "unsophisticated" but it doesn't need any "anti vibration slots" or "tension rings" or "cooling slots". It is a fine piece of American workmanship that really does do what the manufacturer says it will do. Very pleased with my purchase, and I highly recommend this blade to anyone who is even an occasional woodworker. | ||
 | PIAA Single 17-inch (430mm) Wiper Blade - Black | |
| "Excellent product" | 2008-03-13 |
| These things are awesome! Took me about five minutes to take off the old ones and install these on my car (the pair). They come with a "RainX" type windshield treatment as well. Silicone is the only way to go here, and these are made in Japan. | ||
 | Mirka 23-615-AP 5" 8 Hole Dustless Hook and Loop Assortment Pack Sandpaper | |
| "Long lasting" | 2008-02-03 |
| These work very well and last quite a long time. The price Amazon sells them for makes them an excellent value and the assortment is a great way save money as opposed to buying smaller quantities in stores or bulk packs of each grit. Perhaps of no consequence to others, but I am quite glad these are not yet another cheap Chinese made product, they are made in Norway. | ||
 | PIAA Single 22-inch (550mm) Wiper Blade - Black | |
| "Awesome!" | 2008-02-03 |
| These things are awesome! Took me about five minutes to take off the old ones and install these on my car (the pair). They come with a "RainX" type windshield treatment as well. Silicone is the only way to go here, and these are made in Japan. | ||
 | Makita BO5010 Random Orbit Sander | |
| "Another excellent Makita tool" | 2007-11-21 |
| I purchased this sander nearly one year ago and can't say I have any complaints about it. The dust collection works surprisingly well, though if the bag isn't pushed in all the way it has a tendency to fall out (fault of the user, not the tool). It isn't unbearably loud although I still wear my ear muffs when using it. The vibration in the hand is low, and it does a superb job at what it is designed to do - sand. I don't know where the components are made, but at least the tool itself is assembled in USA which is more than I can say for the 18V Li-Ion drill and impact driver combo that I have as well (Makita brand) which is made in China. This is a purchase you won't regret. | ||
 | Dowl-It 2000 Deluxe Dowling Jig | |
| "Good but certainly not excellent" | 2005-04-19 |
| It was a pleasure to see this tool actually made in the USA, as so few tools these are. Some might not care, but this is an important issue for me. The jig works well, but aligning the pieces for glue up still poses a challenge most of the time. It seems that no matter how careful I am when measuring, marking, setting up, and drilling; the parts still cause a fingernail to catch if run over the mating surfaces. If the parts will be planed, jointed, or sanded flush this isn't much of a concern, but that isn't always possible. Another reviewer mentioned the sloppy fit of the inserts into the 7/16" and 1/2" holes, and he was absolutely correct. Do NOT expect to get proper alignment unless you modify it with set screws as he mentioned. While I still use biscuits for panel and face frame glue ups, there are some instances where dowels work better and that is why I bought this jig. I am not disappointed or sorry I did, despite its short comings, but one must keep in mind the low price of this tool. It isn't a super precise piece of machinery but it is quite good for the price you pay. | ||
 | The Table Saw Book | |
| "Excellent book" | 2005-04-19 |
| This is a very well written and laid out book. The information is relevant, concise, and most of all, helpful. The author writes in a way that makes it easy to follow along and the photos and drawings help even more when specific things are discussed. I was able to read this book in a few hours because not only is it written well, but I was learning so much I just continued to read until I flipped the last page. This book should be owned (not just read because if you own it you can refer back to it at any time) by every novice woodworker and perhaps even anyone else who works with woodworking machines. Highly recommended! | ||
 | The Complete Manual of Woodworking | |
| "Great book, but could ust an update" | 2005-04-19 |
| This is a great book providing lots of general information that would help any novice and even some experienced woodworker. The text is easy to read and the photos and drawings superb. About the only problem is the age the book shows in so far as power tools. This book could really use an update when it comes to this area. Power tools have come a long way in the last ten to fifteen years and many joinery operations can be performed with them instead of by hand - the book would benefit from showing and discussing this. Little things like carbide tipped blades, bits, and tools are barely mentioned though today they outsell HSS versions by several times and are much more frequently used. That said, however, it is indeed nice to see so many operations shown being done by hand despite power tools being able to do the job. It is always good to know how to do something by hand instead of always relying on power tools. I consider this book a "must have" because it supplies a broad range of information on pretty much everything dealing with woodworking and does it quite well. | ||
 | The Complete Illustrated Guide to Joinery | |
| "Truly an excellent book" | 2005-04-19 |
| I purchased this book from a store and am sorry I did because I paid full retail price instead of Amazon's vastly lower price. Although I did over pay, I still feel that I got my money's worth. This is an EXCELLENT book. The photographs are absolutely top notch. The text is superbly written and very easy to follow. The lay out is great as well. Even the quality of the binding is noteworthy. There are so many types and methods of joinery discussed I was almost overwhelmed and decided to take my time reading the entire book. This truly is a reference manual. I will be buying most if not all of the books in the "Complete Illustrated Guide to..." series as my need and budget allow. Absolutely must have! | ||
 | Freud LU84 Industrial Combination Blade - PARENT | |
| "LU84R011 blade" | 2005-03-06 |
| I purchased this blade a few weeks ago and put it on my new Hitachi C10FL table saw. I've always had good experience with Freud products and this blade isn't much of an exception. It is a hefty piece of steel and overall well made. The carbide teeth are THICK which will allow many resharpenings. It is a GOOD blade, but NOT "excellent". For general purpose use that will give acceptable results it certainly lives up to its manufacturer ratings for various types of cuts in different material. A few important points to note, however. There is splintering on the end of a cross cut, I suspect this is mostly due to the flat top grind raker tooth as my "low budget" Lowes bought Freud combo blade with all ATB teeth leaves a cleaner cross cut. The Teflon coating seems to be more of a hindrance than a blessing. It is not perfectly flat in all places, and seems to clog the anti vibration slots in the blade body. Also, the coating has worn off where the arbor washers contact it - I carefully sanded the coating away in this area. The blade does not vibrate at all, and I feel stiffeners aren't necessary though they can't hurt I'm sure. Although I am not sorry I bought this blade, I will be purchasing either a Forrest blade or two separate blades - rip and crosscut in order to get the perfect result for each type of cut. My recommendation would be to go with the LU84M011 blade instead - doesn't have the unhelpful Teflon coating and is ten dollars cheaper. | ||
 | Bessey UK3.006 6" UniKlamp | |
| "Another fine Bessey product" | 2004-10-10 |
| I bought this clamp to use for light duty small projects and it has lived up to my expectations. One would possibly assume that since the UniKlamp is the light duty and less expensive version of the K-Body it wouldn't be made to the same standard. Nothing could be more wrong. This clamp is made in Germany like its bigger brother, and the quality is top notch. It performs as well as the K-Body, but is smaller and lighter, and perfect for jobs not requiring the heft of the K-Body clamp. It is still more expensive than comparable clamps but you get what you pay for. I'll add that this is my umpteenth purchase from Amazon and again I have been thoroughly pleased with both service and product. Don't waste your money on cheap junk - buy quality and you won't ever look back. | ||
 | Paslode 500959 Pneumatic 18 Gauge Finish Nailer | |
| "A good purchase" | 2004-10-10 |
| I bought this nailer a couple weeks ago and have put it to some use in that time. Although I was disappointed, to say the least, to see that it is actually made in Taiwan rather than USA like Amazon states, it is still a good tool. Mostly made of plastic and aluminum, it is very light weight and appears to be able to hold up to the light duty use I will be putting it to. I have shot various sizes of brads, of various brands, and haven't had any jams or problems. The air I supply to the gun is around 80psi and I've shot brads into very hard, very dense hardwoods, and very soft woods as well without a problem at this pressure. I figure it's best to use the lowest pressure you can as it saves wear and tear on both nailer and compressor. I've deliberately shot nails into knots (even though this should be avoided) and they have all gone in without a problem - 5/8" to 2" brads. The tool is very easy to use and comes with a case which is nice. For the price this brad nailer is in the top end of its class in my opinion - especially since all the others are also made in Taiwan. I'm confident it will give me years of good service if used and maintained properly. | ||
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