Posts Tagged woodworking

Swanson TS149 9-Inch, Good for your $

Good for your $
I have a high $ bevel square I keep in my shop. I picked this up to use out on jobs & didnt want to throw the other into a tool box. I looked at quite a few of these before going with the Swanson. For under $15 this is a great [...]

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Bessey KRK2450 K Body, Clamps probably OK -..

Clamps probably OK - packaging terrible
This is a review for a set of four clamps. Two of the four arrived fine. One was a pretzel, bent so badly, it would hardly move and could not be used. One several of the plastic pieces broken into pieces, rendering it unusable. The box was not beat up [...]

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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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Bessey VAS23 Vario Angle, Terrific Clamp

Terrific Clamp
This clamp has come to my rescue several times when building boxes, bookshelves, or anything where I need even pressure all around an object. The mechanism for tightening the clamp tightens very well — first you turn a gear to get the straps snug, then you turn a thumbscrew to firm it [...]

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Porter-Cable 324MAG 15, Awesome Saw

Awesome Saw
Flawless. All the power you would ever want in a circ saw, with barely half the weight of a worm drive. The cast magnesium base is rock solid, glides easily, and adjusts like a dream. Adjustable dust chute, comfortable grips, solid trigger.How much did this cost again? Can that really [...]

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DeWalt DW7150PT 10-Inch, yellow is the way to go

yellow is the way to go
I do woodworking as a hobby and try to keep up with what is going on. I got a tip that Dewalt is making some of the best blades out there, no matter the price. I would agree.Feed rate is amazing and cut is smooth. I will buy another without [...]

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DEWALT DW7187 Heavy Duty, Not Accurate

Not Accurate
This product was a big dissapointment. The laser installed fairly easily after reading the instructions, but then was a pain to adjust. After I finally adjusted the laser I found that the line it projected was very thick and that is not adjustable. After a couple of cuts it was back out of alignment. [...]

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Jorgensen 3712-HD, Great clamp but pads *do*..

Great clamp but pads *do* stain
I bought a couple of these from amazon about a year ago. Service was great and I’ve used them many times. the 3″ reach is nice and the clamping force is excellent.
Only small issue with these is you have to keep some scraps of wood around to use [...]

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Bosch PR010 Round, Get a centering cone.

Get a centering cone.
This base does make the Colt a much more versatile router. It is easy to install, but hard to center. I do not have the centering cone so I had to use a 3/8″ round-over bit that just happens to fit the opening exactly. Even with the bit, [...]

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Hitachi NT50AE2 18-Gauge, Excellent Tool

Excellent Tool
This is one of the best tools I have ever had. Operates flawlessly every time. I use Bostich nails/brads because they are easier to find (all sizes up to 2″) and the nailer works perfectly. The “height” adjustment is easy. The “jam release” mechanism is great - but the tool [...]

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