1 comments about Fein 63717084013 100 Grit Velcro Sandpaper (50-Pack).

1. Many distributors of Fein products charge a premium price. This sandpaper is actual Fein paper and sold at a great price. Shipment was fast and several grades ordered were shipped together.

5 comments about Grizzly G0505 12-1/2" Planer.

1. I've wanted a planer for a while as I have a bit of oak and poplar barnwood to work up, and hopefully make something nice from it! After a major retailer messed up the craftsman order for their 12" planer, I began a new search, and glad I did. Ordering was a snap, and shipping was a breeze...only problem was having to meet semi truck app. 5 miles from home due to not so easy access. Planer up and running within 20 minutes, and am super pleased! Ran 60 BF of white oak first with great results. I'll be looking at Grizzly first when boss says I can have a new bandsaw. Give this one a hard look, and hopefully you will be pleased!



2. This is my first Grizzly power tool, which I purchased based on the rave reviews. Out of the box, I tried to plane twelve-inch maple wide for shelving. The first few passes using small incremental cuts resulted in the wood jamming, getting marred with paint and grease, and a few tear-outs. Not a good start.
   
   The jamming was caused by poor manufacturing. In the outfeed of the unit, there are two metal studs that seem to hold the board down as it exits. On my planer, one of these studs was 1/16" longer than the other, causing the jams and cutting into the wood. Had to file the stud down just to get the wood to pass through. I still have problems with the wood getting stained with green paint and gouges.
   
   Not sure what to think of Grizzly power tools. I should have payed more for a better unit, probably not a Grizzly.



3. Even though this was not an expensive planer it performs like one. After clearing a bunch of Cherry from my property I had it cut to 5/4 and it's been stickered and drying for four years. It was time to start making things with it. My brother in law raved about his Grizzly so I bought mine.
   What a good investment. I was a little concerned it only had two knives instead of three but soon found out that was not a problem at all. This machine does the job without even hesitating. It quickly has become my favorite shop tool.



4. It was an absolute joy to use for the week or so that it worked. Quiet, powerful, smooth-cutting - in general did an excellent job, though I didn't ask too much of it at first. But then a week or so after unpacking it it simply didn't turn on in the morning, and a few weeks of dealing with customer service later - I got a replacement part, installed it, nothing changed - I had wasted so much time and energy that I had to hand out the money for a new planer. I had a job that couldn't be held up any longer by a useless planer. I assume that this was a total fluke, and that the tool is in general quite solid and reliable, but I'm still quite frustrated by the experience. In the meantime, my new Dewalt planer, which cost 150 dollars more or so, is louder, uglier, messier, bulkier, and less pleasant to use and have around the shop. But so far, it's turned on every time I've flicked the switch, so I can't really complain.



5. 12 1/2 planer I use this about every day and and its still on the same blade side and I used it on Brazilian cherry wood which is as hard as a rock, well almost and it does a great job.
   Have to keep it clean blow the motor out everyday but thats just mainteance. great product I would buy another from grizzly...

5 comments about Stanley 33-692 16-Foot MaxSteel Contractor Grade Tape Rule.

1. This is an excellent tape measure for use in the shop. I work in a custom cabinet shop and use one of these all day long. The heavier construction (especially the thicker blade) helps this tape measure hold up very well. The flimsier Stanley tape measures don't last hardly anytime in this environment. All of our rough lumber comes in 12 and 14 ft. lengths so a 16 ft. tape is long enough for anything I need to measure in the shop.
   
   I especially like the combination of sturdiness and size. I don't wear a tool belt while in the shop and either clip the tape measure on my regular belt or keep it in my pocket. The new FatMax tapes that Stanley is pushing now are too big and heavy. I'm sure that they hold up well but it feels like a boat anchor on your belt and doesn't fit in your pocket. Not only are they bulky but to get the extended holdout Stanley increased the curvature of the tape which makes them more difficult to use.
   
   The only compliant I have with these tapes is that Stanley seems to be phasing them out in favor of the FatMax line. The MaxSteel are getting pretty hard to find. You can't get replacement blades for them even from Stanley (caught one in a saw that was still spinning). My suggestion is grab'em while you can.



2. I can't find a tape measure to compare. I like this over the Powerlock, and I find the FatMax to be a bit combersome. I like the 32s on the first 12" so I couldn't go with the FatMax. It's alot easier to eyeball a 64th with a 32nd reference. The Durability and comfort of the MaxsSteel is alot better than the Powerlock. I've used a few different brands and I keeping coming back to Stanley. I have no problem with Lufkin or ProTape, but I find that Stanley has come up with a great combination with the 692. I will mention on thing, I ordered two tape measures and when I got them in the mail, the hooks we either bent, or rivetted wrong, because one was off 1/64th and one was off a 1/32. I sent them to Stanley and they sent me two new ones promptly and they were right on.



3. Even though the title says contractor grade, this tape is not contractor grade! It is the same one you can buy at the same price at your local hardware store and not have to pay shipping. Do not be fooled like I was.



4. I use these Stanley tapes in my profession and they are not readyly available in stores around here so I order them from Amazon and receive them faster than any other site Thank you Amazon!!! Thanks D. West



5. I love these tape measures. Light, durable, accurate. However, when I order the "Contractor Grade" tape I expect to get a tape that has "Contracto Grade" just like the picture. However, what I got just said 16' Maxsteel. Not sure if there's a difference but I'm a little peeved that you don't get what is shown.

1 comments about Milwaukee 48-25-3621 3-5/8-Inch Bit with 7/16-Inch Shank Selfeed Bit.

1. my reason for giving this such a high rating is because this is a bit (tool) that makes my job easier & more efficient when hole cutting for conduit, wire & flexible tubing (duct)

2 comments about All in One Clamp I-50 50-Inch Scale (English).

1. The tape used to create the scale appears to be a plastic laminated on a paper strip whereon the measurement scale is prented. The tape has a certain degree of elasticity. It can be easily stretched. And then it contracts. In fact, it is considerably short of an accurate measurement. I checked the tape using a several accurate and consistent metal tape measures. The scale tape for the clamp is short. By the time you have reached 48" along the tape, it is short by a little more than 1/8 inch. This means that you can NOT use this for accurate measurements. It also renders the accessory stop block with micro less useful. You can not use the inch scale tape to determine where to place your stop block.
   
   This problem exists with the other tapes that I ordered for the longer all-in-one clamp. It is a flaw that is the result of the materials selected for manufacturing the scales. They should by manufactures out of adhesive-backed metal tapes like those used on table saw rails and printed to greater accuracy tolerances.
   
   This deficiency in the measuring scales do not mean that the all-in-one clamp is not a good tool guide and clamp. But you must make your own measurements carefully and NOT rely on the scales.



2. I thought I was ordering the little knob in the picture not the scale. Oh well, for 99 cents and free shipping it may be useful someday.

4 comments about Porter-Cable 5552 20-by-52-Millimeter No. 10 Biscuits, 1,000-Pack.

1. These little biscuits are great for every type of joint. 45 degree joints are so simple and you can rely on these little pieces of wood to guarantee that you will not have to worry about joints coming apart in the future. Just make sure that when you are using biscuits to make a solid board for a table top or anything like it, you place the biscuits so you do not cut into them when making that finish end cut.



2. For years I have been using P-C biscuits in my woodworking projects. Since I work with alot of 3/4" - 5/4" wood, I use #20 biscuits more than the smaller #10 and #00, but I have found that these #10 biscuits excell at reinforcing mitered corners.
   
   I have not had any significant amount of "bad" biscuits from Porter-Cable. There is an occasional thick one - meaning it either didn't get compressed as it should have or it swelled from moisture - but these are few and far between.
   
   Basically, I have had nothing but good luck with these so I highly recommend them!



3. These wood biscuits work really well while joining your frames together. They help to stablize and strenghten your wood frames without the awkwardness of doweling.



4. These biscuits are great, but not excellent. I have found that I have had to modify several of the biscuits before use as they have been pressed to the point where a bit of the material protrudes from the edge preventing it from being inserted into the groove. I have only used about 50 of the 1000, and have had to tweak about 4 already; that's a 8% failure rate.
   
   I've taken to having to inspect each one before inserting into the glued groove.
   
   If you have the time to inspect each one, then these are great.

1 comments about Milwaukee 49-36-3455 Backing Pad Kit 4-1/2-Inch.

1. It works like it is supposed to work. Been very happy with the results. Much more economical that using flap discs at $4.80 a pop.
   
   The quality of construction is head and shoulders above any of the after market backing pads you can pick up at Home Depot or Lowes.

1 comments about Fein Power Tools 6-35-02-106-01-5 Segmented HSS Blade.

1. I bought this blade to replace the one that came with the kit. When I tried to install it the blade must have been just a little off center. As soon as I put pressure on it, the blade shattered into a dozen pieces. I haven't used the new one yet, I am afraid of breaking it too.

2 comments about Milwaukee 48-00-8026 Super Sawzall Blade 5/8 Teeth per Inch 9-Inch Length.

1. buy in bulk and cut away these are the go to blade for us in various lengths every day....have tried other brands and though I hate their (Milwaukee) saws I love there sawzall blades.



2. We have used many different blades for our HVAC rough-in work - these are by far the most durable and long-lasting that we have used. They cut very quickly, and are priced far below most other "inferior" blades. When other contractors "borrow" a blade from us, they almost always order some for themselves. A great product!

1 comments about Freud D1244X Diablo 12-Inch 44 Tooth ATB General Purpose Miter Saw Blade with 1-Inch Arbor.

1. I use this blade primarily for framing. I have it in a Dewalt DW708 scms. Cuts fast + clean and lasts a long time. For cutting 2x pine studs, plates, blocks, etc.- this is the blade you want. Also the picture they show is different than the blade I received. On the blade I was sent the hook angle of the teeth is less aggressive and the gullet's are not as deep.