5 comments about Wagner Power Products 0515000T Reconditioned Spray Tech 2,750 PSI Paint Crew Sprayer.

1. I bought the refurbished Paint Crew 770 to paint my house and I'm really glad I did. I was able to spray the whole house in a few hours. Unpacking it, I could tell it had been used before, but it was cleaned up very well. The hose, spray tip and manual were all new, and I believe the filter was too. From other reviews I was worried about the thickness of my exterior paint clogging up the spray gun. I was using Pittsburgh ultra exterior latex satin finish, and I never had any trouble at all, not even a single clog. The sprayer put down a very nice pattern that was easy to work with, and I was able to cover dark green with light beige on metal siding with just one coat! The only thing at all negative I can say was that the hose was a little stiff, but it got more flexible as the day heated up. I did add a swivel connector (Google "insert swivel connector airless" and it will be the first result) which definitely made it easier.
   Here are some tips that really helped me out. If you need to stop spraying for a while (10+ minutes) and you are using latex based paint, you can just dunk the spray gun in a bucket of water and leave it there until you return. You'll also want to keep the paint in the hopper from drying out by pouring about a ½ cup of water on top of the paint and swishing it around to cover the entire surface. Just mix the water into the paint when you are ready to start again. I was able to pause painting for six hours between coats on some shutters this way and it was like I never stopped.
   After you refill, the pump may run continuously and you can't spray. If this happens, it's probably because the inlet valve is stuck shut. Wagner recognized this problem and provides a plastic tab sticking up in the bottom of the hopper that you can press with a paint stirrer - this will in turn push the inlet vale and free it. You'll know you got it when the pump reaches its pressure limit and stops.
   Cleanup is not nearly as bad as it sounds. In fact it makes sense if you just think about it for a second. Get the paint out of the hopper, clean the hopper, get the paint out of the hose and gun, clean the hose and gun. There is a tube that goes to the top of the hopper that is used for priming the pump. It is flexible so you can make it dump anywhere you want. When you put the sprayer on the "prime" setting, it will pump whatever is in the hopper though this tube. Just stick the end of the tube in your original paint container and switch to prime, and it will pump all the leftover paint out of the hopper. Use a silicone or rubber spatula to get every last drop to the inlet valve. Now rinse out the hopper. Fill it with clean water, turn it on prime again except this time have the tube dump into a waste container. Keep pumping clean water though the system until the prime tube runs clear.
   Now we need to get the paint out of the hose. Fill the hopper with clean water. Remove the spray tip from the gun and throw in a bucket of water. Put the machine on "spray", and trigger the gun into your original paint container until water starts coming out. Seal up your paint container, that's all you're getting back. Take the gun off the hose and take it apart (handle, filter, spring, washer, swivel (if you bought one) and main gun assembly) and throw it in a bucket of water - hand wash these parts and the spray tip.
   Fill the hopper with clean water again and run the machine on "spray" until water coming out of the hose is clear. I also run it without water in the hopper until the hose has no more water in it, but not sure if that's advisable or not. I'll risk it.
   Hand wash the gun parts. The manual says to drop some oil in the gun body for storage, but does not say what kind. You can use any kind of clean oil really. Wagner makes some especially for this, but you can also use 3 in 1 oil, hydraulic oil, motor oil, or even canola oil. Drop about a tablespoon of oil into the inlet vale in the hopper too to protect the piston.
   It sounds complicated but once you've done it once or twice it is really quite easy. I can do it in about 25 minutes now. Just make sure you put the filter back in the right way, otherwise you'll get lots of pressure and no paint next time.



2. 
   I had to refinish our cabin's 900+ sq. ft. deck. It was a large area with only my wife and I doing it. So I decided to try this product. I usually don't buy anything reconditioned and I wasn't happy with a smaller Wagner sprayer I had bought before. But I decided to give this unit a try and bought the replacement plan also - just in case.
   
   Cleaning the deck took 4-5 hrs., a day to dry, and only 1 1/2 hour to spray stain sealer on the entire deck including the rails. I was astonished. We were able to enjoy the rest of the labor day weekend!
   
   A project the I had thought would take 1 to 2 days for 2 people, took less than 2 hours and the stain was applied more consistently, deeper and smoother than before when it had been done by hand.
   
   Cleaning the equipment took about 1 1/2 hours but I'm sure it won't take as long the next time. It is well worth the time and there are no difficult parts or places to reach to clean, just multiple steps. (It wasn't all that messy either.)
   
   This sprayer worked exactly as I hoped and even beyond my expectations.
   After this experience, using this sprayer to paint the whole cabin next year is a real possibility.



3. First off, for the money this is a great deal. It's alot easier to use than the other Wagner models where the cup is attached to the the sprayer.
   
   Clean up is a definitely a pain. It takes me a long time to clean it, but I get off all the paint on every surface of the machine. This is why I gave 4 stars. Setup is pretty easy especially after the first use.
   
   What you should know before you start your job... have a large rubber spatual handy, open ended wrenches, household oil, nylon scrub brushes, and a paint strainer. All these cut your setup/clean up time in half.
   
   I didn't know about the oil until I opened the box and was on a jobsite. My spray gun doesn't look like the one pictured. I had a very hard time getting the filter out of the spray gun.
   
   Otherwise, it was a smooth application process. Like mentioned before w/other reviews it would have been really nice to have a swivel connection between the spray gun and hose.
   
   A paint strainer would have been nice too because the stain I was using had clumps that clogged the inlet filter which slowed me down. I also forgot to bring the spatual. That would have been nice to get the excess paint out of the hopper faster before cleaning.
   
   I had a friend break the nut on the spray gun w/a counter vise. (This sucked) but I guess it was put on too tight after re-coditioning. Adjustable wrenches just didn't work for this task.
   
   I used to be a professional painter and I bought this to speed up my side jobs. It defintely did that. The hose is nice and long and overall the sprayer was really easy to use. But make sure to read the whole booklet before you begin. And make sure to keep it oiled to ensure a long life to the motor. I would defintely buy this product again and again. Even new!!
   
   Good luck with your project!!



4. I bought this sprayer to paint our mountain cabin. The reviews overall indicated that it worked great. I painted the cabin, 20 gallons without a hitch. I would recommended this sprayer. The reconditioned one I purchased looked and functioned like new.



5. It was definitly worth the money. I would have spent more if I had rented a unit. It cut the painting time more than in half. That said the unit I received had a broken part. The weekend I had wanted to paint I couldn't. Tech support is only open Monday-Friday. When I called them they were great second day aired me everything I would need and the painter works great.

5 comments about DEWALT DC759KA Heavy-Duty 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit.

1. Great product has survived many drops and is my first choice as the handiest tool in my shop!



2. The drill is great
   The chuck is garbage
   They will drive quite a few 4" screws before they start smoking. Even after they do the seem to keep running. Only one burned out so far.
   
   The problem with all Dewalt 18V is why by the batteries for $120 when you can buy a charger 2 batteries and the drill for the same price.
   
   I walked into HD the other day and the had the Flashlights on sale for $99 with two batteries and a charge so I bought all they had in the store.



3. if it's as good as my last dewalt I will be pleased. I haven't opened the box yet.



4. I was afraid of buying this due to the other reviews detailing the chuck wobble. Even though AZ had a great deal i avoided the purchase. I was at the orange home center when I saw a good deal on a package dewalt drill and circular saw. Not realizing that the drill included was the same DC759, I purchased the kit.
   
   I checked the drill out real carefully, looking at the chuck to see if it wobbles. It appeared that it did wobble, yet when I drilled a hole, the hole was perfect.
   
   I have no problems with this drill. It has plenty of power, drills a perfect hole and drives screws effortlessly. It is a little heavy,but I have problem working with it.
   
   Highly recommended.Especially at the price AZ has it for.
   If I am not mistaken, Dewalt has a 90-Day Money Back Guarantee, so what do you have to loose?.



5. I like the Dewalt DC759KA because it is compact,powerful,has a easy to
   use chuck and has two batterys.

5 comments about Dremel 8000-02 10.8V 120V Lithium Ion Cordless Rotary Tool.

1. Excellent Dremel. After owning powered and battery operated ones, this Dremel works best. No cords, long lasting battery. Excellent choice.



2. I used the Dremel 10.8 V Lithium ion cordless with 420 cutting disk to slot old exhaust connections when the underlying pipe (or muffler) has to be saved. Did a great job! See more at www.stepbystepvolvo.com.



3. This tool is way more versatile than I originally thought. It is well-balanced and remarkably easy to use. The battery charges quickly. Everything about this tool makes it a must-have. I've always thought it would great to own a Dremel, and with all the add-ons (wire brushes, polishers, cutters, grinders, sanders, etc) I'm sure I'll never rue the day I bought it.



4. Buy a second battery. You will use this thing a lot. I bought it to file my dogs nails after way that junk advertised on TV. Dremel is the best and used in all industries.



5. I bought this dremel to trim my dog's nail. I was concerned it might be too powerful but it's perfect on the lowest setting. The noise level is low and doesn't bother my dog. I wish I had purchased it years ago. I've only had a it a few weeks and have already used it for a home project as well.

5 comments about Dremel MultiPro Cordless 7700-02 20,000 RPM Two-Speed 7.2V Rotary Tool System w/50 Accessories.

1. Seems to be a very good item. I am using it to trim my dogs toenails.
   
   But some of the discs arrived broken, I didn't call it in, just figured it was only 4 of the little flat disc things wouldn't be worth it to you to send to me. But the item seems to be good for what I intended it to be for. thanks. Brenda



2. I was looking for something to trim my 100lb dogs nails and this works well. The charge holds up to do all 10 nails at high speed. The housing is sound and strong (unlike the Pedicure for Pets). I can use it to do a number of tasks. The price is fair and it has a nice bag to carry all the items.



3. This product is great. I use it for a bunch of projects around the house, especially filing my dogs toenails, so they don't scratch up the furniture or flooring!



4. When I recieved my Dremmel it came with a carrying case and plenty of attachements for broader variety of uses. I was please to get all of this for a low price. Dremel MultiPro Cordless 7700-02 20,000 RPM Two-Speed 7.2V Rotary Tool System w/50 Accessories



5. I've put it through a rugged test for over a month. Can't find anything at all wrong with it.
   Just bought another one for my son's birthday. Hope it's just as good.

5 comments about Fein MultiMaster FMM 250Q Top.

1. This is a tool which was too heavy for me. It is good for cutting wood, but the blade dulled quickly. Replacement blades are very expensive. It wasn't for me.



2. I typically don't buy anything I see on an infomercial, but the multimaster looked like just the tool I needed. I must say, it was worth it. Expensive, but extremely flexible. I used it to repair a pull down attic staircase, cut copper pipes, and remove old glue from a vinyl floor. I was also able to cut a section of facial board without removing it from the house. I give this 5 stars because it's a great tool.



3. This is by far the most useful tool I have ever seen, especially for detail work in remodeling etc... The only concern I have is that the attachment blades are expensive when needing to be replaced. The blades last a long time but cannot be forced into the work material. The blade must be allowed to work through the material at its own pace or you risk destroying the teeth. Great product!!!!



4. Purchased this tool as a wedding gift. The packaging was well done although the tool seemed smaller than expected given the size of the box. Good tool; does live up to its name - "multimaster".



5. I have used this tool just about as many times as I have used my cordless drill since I purchased it. As a sign of the times I have had to diversify into remodeling from new construction home building and this tool has saved me time, impressed clients, and has gotten me out of a pinch (as well as it pinching me too). GREAT TOOL! As of the pinching part, be careful of the tool lever that snaps when you put on an attachment. Go slow with this lever. It will catch you off gaurd if you are not careful. Small issue, but big results!

5 comments about Makita LCT300W 18V Compact Lithium-Ion 3PC Cordless Combo.

1. I have purchased and enjoyed using the makita driver a lot for screws, woodworking projects and finishing work on my new home. I have since purchased two more drivers as thank you gifts for family I liked them so much. They are light and great for most jobs. I use the dewalt for heavier jobs but not as much as the makita... its just plain easier with less weight!



2. Simple comments:
   
   I am not a contractor. I am fixing up my co-op however.
   
   Does everything you'd expect.
   
   No, not the battery power of the larger batteries, but you end up with 3 batteries with the limited time mail-in freebee. Plus, I received the free battery via mail-in in a very short time.
   
   All items fit in the case nice and compactly.
   
   Great bang for the buck.
   
   P.S. I will be ready for the next great blackout - the flashlight and batteries that came with my 14.4 Makita served me well during the last one.



3. I got the 3 piece kit at a good price. However, the drill had a massive wobble - visible and noticable even without a bit. I returned the first set for a replacement (kudos Amazon) and hope #2 will be better. No doubt he chuck is of poor quality, but it acutally seemed like the shaft may have been the source of the shake.
   
   The kit is a decent value but I was a little dissapointed with the overall quality - definitely Makita's "value" line. That being said I did opt for a replacement instead of a refund. If the second set arrives without the wobble I'll be happy with the tools for the price.



4. I am very happy with the performance of all three pieces in this kit. The impact driver worked better than the drill for removing some stubborn screws in my deck (although it is pretty loud!). The batteries and charger work great, very fast charging and good status indicators on the charger.
   
   My only complaint is that the ink on the "Makita" label on the side of the impact driver came off on my hand during use. Surely, the ink wasn't that fresh! I expect better quality from Makita. Time will tell how everything else holds up.



5. This is the first impact driver I've used. It works great to get out stubborn screws without stripping the heads. You can screw straight into a knot of hardwood with this. It's got torque to spare. The kit comes in a carrying case which is nice but if you want to put the drill or driver in your tool box you will find the universal charger to big to do so. Amazon ad said there's a battery rebate to get another battery which did not come with the kit. So I guess I am out of luck on that. The kit doesn't come with the belt clip so if you want one get it from ebay. Still this is the best driver kit at this price and can't be beat.

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5 comments about Black & Decker ASI300 Air Station Inflator.

1. Excellent product and does exactly what it supposed to do. Inflates all sorts of tires relatively quickly and the pressure gauge seems to be accurate. Easy to store since it's a compact unit. Received in a timely manner.



2. Does a good job. It's a bit noisy, has a short power cord, and imprecise dial to set the pressure you want, but it's easy to use, and always at hand.
   
   My wife was so excited about not having to rely on gas stations, and remembering to do it before you get the tires hot, that she filled up the tires on her car herself.



3. Head and shoulders above the first generation air pumps. Lightweight and not noisey at all. Dual voltage input power switchability is a real asset. Pumps pretty quickly it seems. Guage not very accurate. I interpolated a setting of 28 psi and it came out 24.5 by the digital air gauge. So never trust the built-in gauge - always double check with a good digital pressure gauge. Auto shut-off is a real boon.



4. I needed an air compressor to fill up the tires on my motorcycle and on my car. Ask yourself what you need it for.
   
   I can tell you that for my needs I could do just as well with a $15 12v air compressor (the ones that plug into the cigarette lighter of your car). I purchased one of those after returning this Black and Decker item. And I can take a tire from 15 psi to 35 psi in under 5 minutes with the $15 12v air compressor.
   
   So for this item which costs over 50 dollars for me it was major overkill. That being said the one that Amazon sent me was also defective and refused to power on after I finished one tire.
   
   But regardless of that I can tell you that for most home consumers this thing is overkill and it really is loud as hell. I mean obnoxiously loud. I mean loud enough to anger your neighbors loud. Its TOO LOUD!



5. This pump has several advantages that make it easier to use. It's faster, it can be set to a pressure level and it turns off when that level is reached, also it runs off 110 volt a/c or car battery power.

5 comments about Dremel 750-02 Minimite 13,000 RPM 2 Speed 4.8-Volt Cordless Rotary Tool.

1. I bought this item to trim my dog's toenails, but he won't let me do it.....however.....my husband thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread for him to trim his own toe nails.



2. Works great to trim our dog's nails. It runs quiet enough that it doesn't seem to bother him at all!



3. I wanted something to use on my dog so we didn't have to put him out everytime he needed his nails done. He was a bit hesitant at first because of the sound and just past issues with his nails. We've used it twice now and he just lays down and let's us do his nails. Beats having the vet put him out and do his nails for $60.



4. I looked forward to getting this item based on reviews. The doggone thing doesn't work. Four people in addition to myself attempted to fit the tool with the fine sander attachment and could not do it.
   
   Perhaps I just received a lemon, but this has been money down the drain. I have ordered a different item.
   
   A real bummer of an experience.



5. The Dremel Minimite works great for trimming our dog's nails. The dog is not afraid of the noise and the tool works quickly to trim the nails down.

5 comments about Dremel 761-03 7,000/14,000 RPM Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool.

1. We have a medium size dog, and this tool didn't even get through 1 nail before the batteries ran down. I used rechargeable batteries as suggested by other owners, but that didn't help. We ended up cutting her nails with our old clippers. Don't waste your money!



2. This works pretty good. My dog was a bit nervous at first but soon realized it wasn't trying to eat her feet. it was a bit messy and you get covered with nail "powder" from grinding the nail. I have a large american bulldog with black nails so I would say it may work better on a dog with finer nails to get through. Although, I think she would rather have me use this than a conventional trimmer which she HATES. It takes a bit more time but with practice, you can really customize the trim. Added bonus is no sharp edges left like a regular trimmer.



3. High speed didn't work. Not worth the money. Doesn't go fast enough to cut any thickness of nails.



4. Not what I was expecting, my dogs are scared to death of it because it vibrates to much. I held it on the toenail and didn't see any effect. It tells you not to hold it for more than 3 seconds because the toenail will get hot. Scary Item!!!



5. This product works just as described. My dogs usually run from me when I approach them with the nail clipper; but they really don't seem to mind this tool. It's really a good idea and their nails are nice and smooth when I finish. I highly recommend.