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Cost effective Multi-Tool Blade Blades: What’s your biggest pet peeve with your multi-tool? I bet it’s the cost of the replacement blades. Was I right? The problem I have is coughing up the $27.00 for a new bi-metal blade every-time I start a job. I recently came across a distributor of high quality replacement oscillating blades. …
Bosch MX30EC-21 Multi-X Oscillating Tool Bosch Power Tools recently released the MX30E Multi-X™ OscillatingTool, that is designed for a wide variety of cutting, grinding, scraping, and sanding applications. The Bosch MX30EC-21 Multi-X Oscillating Tool is the first Bosch oscillating tool to boast a tool-less accessory change lever, making it easier to attach or reposition the blade or accessories. The hands free tool…
JET 14 Inch Band Saw Model 708115K Review I recently had the opportunity to review the JET 14 Inch Band Saw Model 708115K in my workshop. The new 14-inch band saw with enclosed stand allows a 6-inch re-saw capacity and a 13-1/2-inch cutting capacity. The JET 14 Inch Band Saw 708115K measures 68″ by 26″ by 19″…
DEWALT ToughSystem Follow Up After 4 Months: About three or four months ago the folks at DEWALT recently sent me one of their ToughSystem to try out. The box has an integrated seal for water protection but DEWALT stops short of calling it waterproof. Not really needing another toolbox I decided to designate this box to the…
HTC PortaMate PM1000 Universal Mobile Base The folks at HTC recently sent me their Port-A-Mate PM-1000 adjustable mobile base, to evaluate and review. Mobile tool bases are ideal for moving, storing or servicing larger tools in your workshop. I have a small work shop and for me having all of my woodworking tools on mobile bases…
Milwaukee M18 FUEL Cordless Brushless Tools Offer 3 Advancements: The folks at Milwaukee recently sent me their M18 FUEL 2603-22 18V Cordless Brushless Drill Driver to review and evaluate. Take a look at this three minute video review of the M18 FUEL 2603-22 and remember, “Leave the ball and chain at home.” What’s the big deal with…
Milwaukee 5/8” SDS Plus Hammer Drill Model 5263-21 REVIEW As I get older I’m finding myself talking the time to make jigs, buy tools or use two wheelers or a helper anytime I can. Why? I’m on the quest to find “the easier way.” You know, the way that doesn’t beat your body up and leave you…
Johnson Glo-View Magnetic Aluminum Torpedo Level Model # 5500M-GLO Johnson Level recently Rare Earth Magnetic Torpedo Level with their Glo-View technology. According to Johnson Glo-View is a phosphorescent pigment with an afterglow 10 times greater than conventional phosphorescent. I was curious to see just how well the Glo-View worked.Glo-View technology is basically a glow in…
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