1 comments about Xacto X75300 Precision Razor Saw Set.

1. This is an excellent tool for doing small jobs such as cutting a dowel rod or triming soft woods such as pine.

No comments about Bostik 10220 Aerosol Top-Cote 5.5 oz.

No comments about Stabila 37472 - 72-Inch builders level, High Strength Frame, Accuracy Certified Professional Level.

5 comments about DEWALT DW625 3 HP Variable Speed Electronic Plunge Router.

1. I will say this router has plenty of power for woodworking, but I am in the solid surface market, and it works good with smaller bits, but the big bits, it seems a little under powered. All in all the plunge works good, and I like the design of the switch. I just wish they made a 3 1/2 hp.
   
   I just ordered the Festool 2000 to replace it.



2. I have one Porter-Cable router and FIVE DW-625s. Do the math. This is one of the finest power tools I have ever used and I use them a lot. I have two mounted under-table, one I use hand-held, one is mounted on a router crafter (router lathe), and the other is mounted under the bed of my table saw and with a spindle and is used as a very good shaper. Parts are very easy to obtain through Dewalt's Service Net and tech support is superb. Use a foot switch for dead man operation. I may buy another to use as a pillow!



3. I recieved my router in perfect condition within days after ordering it. I recommend this merchant!



4. The quick release nut is now a constant release nut. The fine adjustment is poorly designed. When I tighten the knob to lock it down, the adjustment bar actually moves from where I set it--not good. In the full plunge position, the bit does not travel far enough out of the router. You should not have to raise a bit in the collet to expose the full profile. The power is fine, but I bought this to run a panel bit set. My panel cutter doesn't fit through the opening in the base, so I have to try to insert and tighten the bit in the plunge position. I suppose that last one is my fault for not checking that ahead of time.



5. I have had this router for 8 years now. I have one other large router, a top-of-the line Fein. I used to prefer the Fein, as it runs more quietly, has a nice on-off switch, and is lighter.
   
   But now I'm leaning towards the Dewalt, for two reasons. First, while the Fein's on-off switch is easy to use, you can also accidentally turn it on if you set the router down on it. Not so with the Dewalt. The Dewalt also locks securely in the on position underneath a router table, while I've found that engaging the trigger lock on the Fein is troublesome when turned upside down.
   
   The other reason--durability. Eight years without a repair! I've had to replace the collet lock mechanism on my Fein twice (it just broke). I use the Dewalt frequently, and haven't even had to change the brushes.
   
   Now, I've read a complaint or two about the on-off switch, how it is cumbersome to use. I struggled with it for years, cursing the damned thing--only to realize in the end that I wasn't using it properly! You'll see from the photo--the switch is big on the top, and sort of lips over the handle, giving the impression that you should turn it on by pushing up on the lip. Not so! Turn it on by pushing from the round part, underneath the handle. Very easy and accessible.
   
   While this is a heavy router, I've come to appreciate the advantage of heavy. Hey--you are buying a 3 hp router--this means you want to eat wood fast from time to time. And when you are really eating wood, that extra heft is nice--makes the thing stay put. I use it often for cutting circles. When you are cutting a circle, you get the grain of the wood at every possible angle. At some point, you are likely to get it in such a manner that the router may lurch. But this monster--well, it's more likely to stay put.
   
   I like the depth adjustment; it has remained accurate and solid over the years. It's one of the easiest to use, as it has a little adjustable plastic piece that magnifies an adjustment bar.
   
   My only caveat is that the base will only accept bits up to 2-1/2" diameter. Too bad for such a powerful router, which is capable of handling more.
   
   I have the Dewalt 2 hp kit as well, with the 3 bases. If I had to choose only one router, I'd go for the 3 base kit (see my review). But, I like the 3-hp woodeating monster when I'm ready to chew big-time, particularly very hard woods, or when I need that extra wide base for increased stability, as when I'm cutting a glue joint for a tabletop. And after 8 years, the plunge action is still smooth as ever. This router may outlive me. I'm starting to love yellow.

5 comments about Bessey UNIK-6S 6-Piece Multi-Purpose Parallel UniKlamp Set.

1. The little brother of the Bessey K Body parallel jaw clamp. Works in the same way, only it is a smaller light-duty version. Great for small projects.



2. While they are not as heavy duty as the K body clamps, they seem quite sturdy and functional. While I haven't had the chance to use them extensively, they seem to be well built and I am sure they will be the first clamps I use when I need medium duty clamps.



3. I have several of the Bessey K-Clamps and while I like them allot, I always seem to reach for the Uniclamps. I probably wouldn't have bought them myself and received as a gift. I came to discover that they are light, powerful, easy to adjust and perfect for everything from clamping boxes to clamping up an edge glued top. I have bought others to add to the fold and now only use the K-clamps when I've run out of these.



4. The only complaint that I have with these clamps is that they are a bit tricky to adjust. I know that I will get use to them and otherwise they are GREAT.



5. I love these things. The trick to getting the jaw to slide easily is to push right on the clutch discs with your thumb. You can't tip the jaw and expect it to slide.

3 comments about Kreg Standard Face Clamp.

1. I use this clamp with Kreg's pockethole jig and has been very useful. It has many more uses. You won't be dissappointed with this clamp. The quality of the steel is very good.



2. I returned this product. I own a Kreg pocket jig machine that is of very high quality, so I ordered these clamps thinking they would be the same, somewhere along the standards of a Vice Grip. Unfortunately, the clamps sent had no Kreg markings on it anywhere and were almost identical to a clamp I saw in Harbor Freight for $3.99. They were cheap and flimsy and of no use to me. I was very disappointed, hence the return.



3. It does the job but the construction is cheap and lightweight . I do not recommend it.

4 comments about Bench Dog 40-025 Panel Hold Down and Safety Accessory.

1. I had bought the Bench Dog PL400 a while ago, and unfortunately it sat in the tube it ships in. Well I broke it out, and after using it, I am sorry that I didn't do it sooner. It is great. It will fit any type of fence with the standard T slot. The attaching nuts are included and the easy to turn and fasten tightening knobs do the job well.
   The great thing about this piece of equipment is that it does such a great job of holding down your workpiece. If you have a 3, to 6 inch panel or greater, it will perfectly keep it mated to the table. That is in part due to the hard rubber strip that extends below the bottom. The cast aluminum plate is substantial. I was tongue and groove routing, 88 inch long boards, and when I got to the end of the board, the PL400 had no problem keeping it true to the table, even when I let go. So I had 3 inches of an 88 inch piece of cedar being held straight, and under all of that pressure, it was still flush for the bit.
   The safety advantage is second to none. Since it completely covers the router bit area, it protects you from an exposed bit. It actually covers an area a few inches away from the fence.
   It is usable on your table saw, router table, or anything that has a T-slot. No T-slot, no problem, it is shipped with an included T-Slot aluminum channel, so you can convert your fence to a T-Slotted fence. If you added a wooden riser-extension to your fence, this would attach right to it. It is not predrilled, so you can custom apply it to your needs.
   I highly recommend it. Easily adjustable for just the right amount of pressure. It does the job more completely and uniformly than single featherboards. It removes and installs in about 30 seconds. It doesn't shift on you when larger stock is trying to move it.
   If I was cutting different size pieces all day long, I would use a featherboard, because it allows you instant access to the bit, for setup changes. If I was making runs of lots of boards, I would use the PL400, because the 20 second additional set up time, is more than worth the benefits and advantages.
   I plan on keeping mine handy, and using it a lot more from now on. Hope this helps.



2. I got this as a gift from my daughter last year but didn't have a slot in my router fence to use it. Finally got around to making some MDF fences with the right slots and found out this is a great product. I've always had trouble keeping the part I was routing down against the table and tight against the fence. This solves the first problem and helps with the second. It gives you a uniform depth by keeping downward pressure on the wood.It is easy to setup, takes about 5 seconds to set the proper pressure on the wood.

   Two disadvantages keep me from rating it as 5 star. I tried routing some rail and stiles and found they were too thin and slipped under the guard. The second problem is when you want to adjust the router bit depth of cut, you can't see the bit so you have to slip the guard out of the way, adjust the depth, and then slip the guard back. This is fairly easy but annoying.
   Even with these two disadvantages, this is the best product I've found for router applications. I especially like the fact that the bit is fully encased and dust collecion is greatly enhanced.




3. I had to mount the Panel-Loc to a 2x4 fence because the fence on my table saw is too tall to allow the Panel-Loc to hold down thin plywood. It works much better than a featherboard for ripping plywood. It would be 5 stars except for one problem. You cannot see the base of the fence to ensure that material is tight against the fence.



4. When cutting a panel with a large router bit, it is critical that the work piece is held firmly to to the table. Otherwise, the end result can be an inconsistent cut and possibly a ruined piece. This device was designed to apply even pressure along the full length of the piece. Additionally, the 2 inch offset of the pressure point provides a measure of safety, ensuring that your valuable fingers don't get near the business end of the router. I also found that if the panel has a slight bow along the grain, the device will apply enough pressure to overcome it and create an even cut. This usually could not be achieved using feather boards alone. If you plan on fabricating raised panel doors, or creating anything with a large panel width, then you may find this product very useful.

2 comments about Dowelmax 1/4 Inch Steel Drill Guides.

1. Have used the Dowelmax with OUTSTANDING results. You will not believe that until you use one for yourself. The 1/4" steel drill guides replace the 3/8" guides so you can use smaller dowels when necesssary. The whole system works great. Well thought out and well manufactured for literally perfect results every time. You will NOT go back to other joining methods.
   If it were possible I would give the Dowelmax system 10 stars !!!



2. What can I add; the first project was a pair of large cabinet doors. I made them dead flush, quickly, and probably the best doors I have made. I'm 4 square with the 5 star guys.

4 comments about Milwaukee 48-00-5021 The Ax : 6-Inch 5/8 Teeth per Inch Sawzall Blade, 5-Pack.

1. This is the toughest blade that I have come across. I work in plastics plant and we use sawzalls to cut up the nonconforming product to be reworked. I have tried several blades and they all bend and break. These blades are made from a thicker metal and can stand up to some real rough treatment. If you are hard on blades, these are the ones for you.



2. I've been using The Ax blades while renovating buildings in France and take pleasure while zipping through 300 year old beams. The blades cut best with an orbital action, but still work well with a regular straight push-pull action. I've cut through 12" diameter Larch beams embedded with heavy square spikes, plenty of fir (sapin) structural wood, tons of soft and hardwood pallets, and lately Birch and Oak firewood. The only material that dulls them rapidly is brick, but even then, they do cut through brick! My consumption rate is about 4 blades per year of each of the 6", 9", and 12" sizes when not cutting through brick. These blades will cut through any wood framed building material and you don't have to worry about them bending over if you smash the tip into something solid. I'm convinced that you can also grind the teeth off them and make steak knife blades with them when they're dull, as described in a 1950's Popular Mechanics book using old hacksaw blades. Ironically, the Milwaukee 48-08-0401 Quik-Lok Job Saw would make a fine handle. Five stars all the way.



3. These blades are simply the best you can get bar none. You can do alot more work with your sawzall with these than you can with the cheaper blades because they last longer and are more resistant to bending.( a common occurance when making a plunge cut)As a result, you will spend less time changing blades and/or attempting to bend those cheap blades back into a useable shape.
   These blades are standard issue with the milwaukee 11 amp orbital sawzall I just got. They also give you a blade called the torch, that is like the ax, except it cuts metal



4. I gave this 1 star because I didn't get to actualy use this blade; it won't fit in my Porter Cable tool....read on for explanation.
   
   I have an older model Porter Cable "sawzall" type tool [model 737] with it's "quick change" mechanism. Over the years, I have used various Milwaukee blades in this tool. I bought a set of these blades, item #48-00-5021, but found they wouldn't fit in my Porter Cable tool. I tried 3 of the 5 blades in the package. So I called "Milwaukee Tool..." and asked them if there was a manufacturing change. They confirmed the newer "AX" and "Torch" blade models are indeed thicker and will NOT fit some older models of not only their sawzall. They still offer for sale blades that are slightly thinner; so if you have an older recipricating saw, you'll probably need the Milwaukee blade model "48-00-5031". The "newer" blades are .062 thick; "older" blades are .050 thick.

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