5 comments about Johnson 60-275 DeckMate Deck Plank and Fastener Spacing Gauge.

1. This is a great tool to ensure that the spacing on your deck is correct and even.



2. This is a very good tool to have doing the decking. I wish I had bought 2 of them since I had 2 crews putting decking on at the same time.



3. Product worked as advertised. Just used it to build a ramp for a storage building. I am confident it will work well on deck builds or repairs.



4. This is an excellent product. I used it to space and fasten composite deck planks. The two functions the device performs:
   
   1. As a jig for locating nail holes. Since I chose traditional screws, the gauge, when aligned above a joist, allowed for me to punch the hole locations in two adjacent planks. It also worked to properly align fasteners on butt-joined decking. I used a 2x1/4" screws as centerpunches - and the job flew by.
   
   2. To space the deckboards. The gauge has a side for 3/16" spacing, and if you flip it over, the gauge is 1/8" thick. I found having both thicknesses handy to ensure that my deckboards were running parallel to the house. If after a few boards, one side was creeping out of parallel, I simply used the thicker spacing to bring the boards in line with the house.
   
   With two people and two gauges - any decking job will fly by.



5. this made installing the deck boards evenly an easy job! Big bang for the buck.

2 comments about Stabila 30015 5-pocket case fits 48-Inch,32-Inch,24-Inch,16-Inch,torpedo.

1. This is a well made case which keeps levels protected and conveniently grouped together. I like the fact that I can carry a single bag to my project and pull the appropriate size level(s) without having to make repeated trips back to my workbench in order to grab one that is longer or shorter. More often than not, all 5 levels end up out of the bag and in use anyway, so it's nice to have them in a single tote.
   
   I never thought I had so many uses for so many different sized levels until I bought this bag and filled it with an assortment of Stabilas. The high-visibility case is easy to locate amidst the clutter of my basement, which is another plus - it's never lost.



2. This is a great way to store and haul all those different size levels. Certainly it's a specialty thing, but when you have and use multiple levels on various jobs, this is the way to go.

5 comments about Victorinox Swiss Army Signature II Original Pocket Knife with Light.

1. As an engineer this item is quite simply a requirement. The pen is the feature that makes this one special. So many times I am somewhere and want to make some notes. I reach for this knife and its handy pen. Much easier than trying to remember the price of something in the store to compare it to the price on Amazon. Of course the knife and scissors come in handy often also. The light is dim but works well in near total darkness. I have used it to work on the computer and read a star map on a dark night. This knife is highly recommended. I used the screw driver the other day to help a woman who had broken her glasses -she was more than impressed that I had a screwdriver handy.
   The only problem is that I want to take it with me all the time and you can't fly with it. The one I have now is my second. I lost the first to TSA at the airport after having mailed it back once for $10. You must rememeber to leave it home when you fly or you will be sad when turning to over to the Feds.



2. My husband and his friend likes to hike and one day he and his friend met some people out of state--they wanted to share email address---no one had a pen/pencil so my husband's friend pulls out his pocket knife and inside it is a pen to write with. Everyone was so excited to know there is a swiss army signature with a pen to write with inside.
   My husband looked everyone where in stores for this same knife set cause he wanted one just like it---could not find it so I did some searching on the net and bought it for his Christmas gift---he was so excited to receive it on Christmas morning. Thanks



3. i bought this knife for my husband for a christmas gift. at first he was thrilled to get a new one. upon putting the knife on his key ring and trying to use it, he noticed that the blade opens toward the key chain, making it almost impossible (and very uncomfortable) to use. He had to buy another knife that opened the opposite way. He did, however, like the other features, namely the light and the pen.



4. I received the knife a few days after the order, which I think is very commendable, considering the Christmas rush. However, the pen on the knife didn't work, which mustr be a quality problem with the mfr. I assume they don't check every one.



5. I have owned this knife for 5 years since I purchased it in Switzerland. I think it is the handiest small knife they make. I have since that time casually looked for a replacement knowing that eventually it would break and was surprised that it was hard to find. Well the spring for the scissors has broken and thanks to the internet I've found one. Let me comment about some of the reviews. The knife blade and screw driver are close to the key ring and if you plan to use them a lot you need a differant knife. This design makes the light, pen and scissors easier to use. This is not a replacement for a pen, light or scissors for that matter it is to be used when they are not available. I carry this knife for just that purpose and have been saved quite a few times when I've needed a pen or a light in some tight places. I guess the same thing can be said for the big multibladed knives but this knife is only 2 1/2 inches long and easy to carry. It is so unobtrusive that I've almost forgot to put it in my luggage at the airport.

3 comments about Bahco Heavy Duty 2-1/2-Inch Replacement Scraper Blade #451.

1. After scraping many old houses and pieces of old furniture, I have found that Sandvik paint scrapers with their tungsten carbide blades are simply the best. Buy (use) no other. Surface preparation is critical to good paint adhesion, so invest in the best scrapers and blades on the market. I suggest buying all three size scrapers--the smaller ones not only allow you to get into smaller spaces, they also exert more pressure per square inch than the big one and are not as likely to be compromised by concave surfaces. They often remove what the bigger one leaves behind; they all remove what other scrapers leave behind--lots. Don't underestimate the value of your time--buy the Sandvik scrapers and blades. You will not regret it.



2. The Sandvik 450 is the best, easiest to use scaper on the market, with a carbide blade that seems to last forever. And when it does wear our, this little blade makes it like new for a few bucks. Simple.



3. This was an excellent purchase! This replacement blade is well worth the money, it removes paint better than any other and helps prepare your surface for a new coat of paint. Using other scrapers is a waste of time; nowhere near as efficient as this product. Get this blade. Highly recommended!

No comments about Lufkin W393 Estimators Pocket Tape.

2 comments about Irwin 2078309 Vise-Grip 8-Inch Multi-Tool Stripper/Crimper/Cutter.

1. very well made at a good price, print on tool is easy to read. not much else to say. they work well.



2. I was surprised as to the quality of these pliers/wire cutters. Well made and easy to use. Great price!

5 comments about Leatherman 78105003K Juice XE6 Pocket Multi-Tool, Thunder Purple.

1. I had a Juice for several years. Light compact but has a lot of features. I find my self using this every day. Better then a a Swiss army knife because of the pliers.



2. I've needed one for a while and am loving every minute of it. Compact and lady like color make it ideal for a woman who needs a lot of tools.



3. I've owned a lot of multitools over the years, have an original Leatherman that's about 20 years old at this point, and have many other Leatherman tools so I know their line fairly well. The Juice is in some ways the best concept of them all, but my tool has one big flaw. The springs in my model are more than a little weak. It wouldn't be so bad if it were for one of the small tools, but unfortunately it's for the larger knife blade and the Wharncliffe style blade. Usually the springs in Leatherman products are quite strong, but not in this case. Perhaps I just got one with a few weak springs. Also, the tools don't lock into place as on many multitool products these days.
   
   Overall, though I like it and it has many pluses. The springs for the screwdriver are strong, though, and it snaps into place with a satisfying click. Tools fold from the inside and outside of the handle, so you get a few more smaller tools such as small screwdrivers. It's more compact than your typical multitool. As someone already mentioned, the knife blades appear to be hollow ground. (I'd actually prefer straight sides for added strength, but many people do like hollow ground blades for ease of sharpening and lightness). And the bright metallic colors are cool, except that this one isn't really Thunder Purple so much as dark passionate pink. Finally, the Juice comes in several different models with a greater or lesser number of tools, depending on your needs.
   
   Except possibly for the Leatherman Wave, I think this is the best tool Leatherman has made yet.



4. After collecting a number of knock-offs as promotional items as various shows, etc., I bought my wife the real deal to keep in the car. Very nice.



5. I have always heard good things about Leatherman and my last multitool was great
   However I have already had to return my multitool for repair after only 2 weeks! and won't get it back for a month!
   I think the quality of their multitools has gone downhill

2 comments about 4 New CheckPoint 300 Ultra-Mag Torpedo Level CheckPoint.

1. Thought I was getting a multipak of various colors. Ended up with four red levels. Excellent product. Just a little confusing considering the ad.



2. The CheckPoint 300 Ultra-Mag Level is the best of the best.. The strength of the magnets keep it from being accidentally dropped or bumped off of what your working on.. Being able to check different angles is also a plus which most levels dont have.. And its weight is not much more than any other level..They are worth every penny , and will last much longer than conventional levels half their price.. Im very satisfied with the quality of these levels...

No comments about Stanley FatMax 33-740 40-Foot Tape Rule with BladeArmor Coating.

2 comments about M-D Building Products 92924 48-Inch Soft Carrying Case.

1. M-D Building Products 92924 48-Inch Soft Carrying CaseThe level fits into the case with no room to spare. so tight that I think the zipper will eventually split.



2. I have never recieved the item, nor have I been refunded, and I haven't even heard from them in weeks. I am about to pursue legal action.