1 comments about Milwaukee 48-11-1014 14.4-Volt 1.7 Amp Hour NiCad Slide Style Battery.

1. picture shows larger 2.4 battery but add says 1.7 size. no response from seller, working with amazon which is always great. arrived in a timely manner.

1 comments about Freud TK806L Avanti 10-Inch 80 Tooth TCG Thin Kerf Melamine and Laminate Cutting Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor.

1. I purchased this blade for my Craftsman contractor table saw in order to trim and size Pergo laminate flooring.
   
   The blade was the right one for the job. I obtained straight, clean cuts, with no chipping or marring the boards. I had expected cutting the Pergo planks would be more involved, but this blade made short work of the job.
   
   When I needed to cut some make-up planks last month, my good opinion of this blade was confirmed. Well worth the price.

5 comments about Vega U50 Table Saw Fence System: 36-Inch Fence Bar, 50-Inch to Right.

1. The thing I really like about this fence is how easy it is to zero it in to the blade. It rides very true and the micro adjustment is a feature I don;t kow how I ever lived without. For the money it was a great buy.



2. I bought the Vega U50 Professional fence about 1998 to replace the factory fence on my Grizzly 1022 table saw. I had struggled with that old fence for years trying to get accurate cuts, measuring, adjusting, remeasuring and readjusting and then hoping for the best as I made the cut. The installation of this Vega system changed the old saw from a tool to a work of art.
   
   Installation was easy. I think I had to drill only one hole; all others matched up. I made the initial adjustment to align the fence and that's it. I've never had to readjust. This fence glides across the table almost effortlessly. And when the lock is depressed, that's it! It is perfectly aligned every time -- always. I've cut literally thousands of feet of hardwood with the help of this fence and it has never failed to perform perfectly. The only screw-ups were caused by me, not the fence. The Vega U50 with its heavy duty rails is strong as a tank, but glides as effortlessly as a butterfly.



3. got the u50 within a week of order. Installed w/o any problems. This is a very nice fence. I had planed to buy a new table saw, but this fence made me reconsider. Made a lot of things I had given up trying with my saw easy. Also got wixey digita scale from Woodcraft on sale $99. Great setup. No more guess work, checking for parallel, or worries that the fence will move. GET IT .YOU WONT REGRET IT.



4. Best upgrade for my saw ever! Easy installation. Smooth operation, so smooth in fact that I have yet to need the micro adjustment--I have never seen a fence in any store on any saw that slides as smoothly, and is very accurate, too. Highly recommend.



5. This fence functions pretty well, but is not as heavy duty as I would have liked for the money. I cut myself on the sharp edge of the aluminum extrusion, so I've filed all four corners down. The screws provided for the rear rail did not fit my Unisaw, so the installation could not be completed until I made a trip to the hardware store. And lastly the front and rear rails do not lie on the same plane so I'm having to notch out the extention table I'm making in order to have it be flush with the existing table. This is an annoyance and Vega should have engineered this problem away. I now which I'd spent the extra money and bought a Biesmeyer fence.

1 comments about 4 1/2" REACH BENCH HOLD-DOWN CLAMP - JORGENSEN # 1708.

1. To anyone that does any woodwork with handtools knows you need a good workbench. This hold down is perfect for work with hand planes.
   My order arrived on time and in perfect condition, it is already in action on my bench.
   Great product and would recommend it to any and all Craftsmen.

3 comments about Incra LS32-TS TSIII 32-Inch LS Based Table Saw Fence Positioner (Lead Screw Based).

1. For those of you wondering what the difference is between the Saw Tooth TSIII Table saw fence from Incra and the Lead Screw or LS-32 I will try and explain.
   
   I was originally slated to purchase the SawTooth version or ST TSIII as it is known and then canceled my order after talking with an Incra rep. He told me that both of the fences were equally good , but that the LS had some advantages with positioning and movement. I told him I went with the ST TSIII in the beginning because all the reviews here at Amazon were for it only and it was more expensive than this LS version. I figured it must be better. He laughed and explained that he does not know why Amazon offers the pricing structure they do. Amazon sells the ST TSIII for more than the LS-32. It should be the other way around. The LS-32 is the new and improved model.
   
   He went on to tell me that both are extremely great and function in the same way, however the Lead Screw has moved the micro adjuster right next to the saw fence making it much easier to dial in because you can see what you are doing. He also talked about the saw tooth movement versus the screw based movement. That he said was a personal preference. Both will function the same in the end, but the LS is what is being promoted by INCRA in all their product lines, not the ST TSIII. Out side of that they are essentially the same product and you could not go wrong with either. However, why pay more for the Sawtooth?? Thats just dumb to me.
   
   Onto the REVIEW:
   
   I was tired of double checking every time I wanted to adjust my fence. The LS makes it so easy and so perfect. It glides nicely along the rails and effortlessly locks into place. I have cut a few hundred BF of hard maple at different widths for some cabinet faces and doors and there has been no flex in the fence or deviation what so ever. I measure the cuts every now and them with a micrometer just to check and it is dead on to .003 of an inch every time. WOW!
   
   This fence will encourage you to make precise cuts. I also want to add that before I switched this fence I was cutting the same hard maple. I am using a WWII blade and every now and then I would get burn marks. With this fence it does not happen except occasionally due to springy wood grain only ...not the alignment like the other fence. This was a big deal for me because I was forced to run 2 passes to get the correct size. Not anymore!
   
   I believe another benefit of the fence is that it is much wider/longer than my old fence by about 6 inches so there is extra infeed and outfeed length to help guide the board.
   
   I can not say enough good things about this product. I have recently ordered the miter5000 sled after my good experience and will be reviewing it shortly. The fence did take me about 2 hours to setup because I had to drill holes in my table top, however I have a non standard width of 23 1/2" versus the 27" . Otherwise expect the install to take a good 1 hour to do after you disassemble your original fence.
   
   My cheazy little contractor saw equiped with the INCRA LS-32, the Miter5000 and a WoodWorkerII blade performs flawlessly. I do not think I could get a better cut on a unisaw.
   
   
   Cons: Only one, and only if you have space issues
   
   When you are cutting a board of 24" or wider you will need 5-6 feet to the right of your blade. it does leave a good size footprint in the shop.



2. The Incra Table Saw Fence system is great! I must admit that reviews on various sites concerning experiences with ordering this product from Amazon caused me some hesitation but, after taking the advice of another reviewer and springing for the 2 day shipping, the product arrived in good condition with no missing parts.
   The TSIII was actually quite fun to install on my contractor saw. What a pleasure to follow the well conceived installation instructions that actually relate to the logical sequential steps of installation (by comparison, try finding a swing set with easy to follow instructions). Other reviewers have stated the same and I can only echo their praise for the straight forward manner in which Taylor Manufacturing provides the installation instructions and parts packaging .
   The fence makes my contractor saw perform with precision that I never dreamed it was capable of when using my old fence. Once calibrated - a somewhat tedious but necessary procedure - just set the cursor on the desired cut distance on the steel tape and make the cut with confidence. I personally appreciate the large and easy to view micrometer style (aka saw tooth) ultra jig used on the older style TSIII as opposed to the LS version although I can see that locating the lead screw adjustment on the LS version close to the fence puts the adjustment closer to where the action is occuring. Matter of preferrence I suppose. The only real consideration prior to buying either the TSIII or the LS Incra Fence System (aside from the steep price) should be the footprint. My shop is not large but I will be able to make some accomadations to fit the fence to my space. If your shop space is small and you can't find the necessary 5 to 6 feet to the right of the saw that the Incra requires, you should consider another fence.
   Finding a product that absolutely lives up to its billing and reputation is, well, it is reassuring in some measure.



3. I purchased the Incra TSIII-32 with high hopes because I have other Incra tools and I am very happy with the way they perform. But this TSIII-32 is poorly engineered and a real pain in the neck to use. I wish I never had purchased it. It was a pain to put together and is a pain to keep aligned. Think long and hard before buying this piece of equipment!

2 comments about Irwin 14076 Marathon 10-Inch 80 Tooth ATB Thin Kerf Finishing Saw Blade with 5/8-Inch Arbor.

1. This blade rocks! Smooth, clean-cutting tool that does what I have come to expect from Irwin.



2. The two Marathon 10-inch 80 tooth Satin Smooth finish saw blades are PERFECT, excellent finish for glue-up.
   
   Butch Mather

4 comments about Hitachi Power Tools SB75B 3-Inch x 21-Inch Belt Sander.

1. This unit looked like a 4" x 21" BELT SANDER. THE 3" SANDING BELT HAD OVER 1" OF SPACE LEFT ON THE SURFACE OF SANDER SIDE TO SIDE. THAT MEANS YOU WOULD NOT KNOW WHAT AREA THE SANDER WAS SANDING.If it had a 4" belt it would look OK.
   Looks like someone made it with left over 4" sander parts. VERY POOR DESIGN.



2. From AW #79 (April 2000), which can also be viewed online at the American Woodworker website.
   HITACHI SB 75 is an excellent 3 in. x 21 in. sander. It has the highest amp motor in the group, the dust bag works well and it has two speeds. It would be handier if the low end of the speed range were lower, but it works OK. A weak spot is the belt-change lever. It's pointy and hard to pull. Get the bench stand to really make this one versatile.
   8.7 amps, 1180/1475 FPM (feet per minute), 10 lbs.



3. I have enjoyed using this sander, I am confused about a stand that allows you to use it for small parts. Overall, I am very pleased with this tool



4. I have always been very happy with Hitachi tools, so whan I decided to upgrade from the "disposable" models I have used in the past, I saw that the Hitachi had more amps and a low price. After recieving the sander, I tried it out on some 8/4 oak and it bogged down almost to a standstill with not a lot of pressure. I took it to a tool repair and they did a hundred dollars work on it(free for me with warranty) and it seemed to ahve fixed it. Now with only a few more uses, it seems I am almost back to the way it was. If I had it to do over, I would go with Porter-Cable.

1 comments about Stiletto AG102 Handle Wrap.

1. The soft grip on my vaccum cleaner had torn off. I used every type of tape imaginable to fix it. Some tape left black stains on your hand but eventually it would tear or wear off. The handle wrap is easy to install and will stay where you install it. No marks or staining come from the wrap. I highly recommend this where you need to replace the handle grip on any tool or product handle

2 comments about Makita 9227CY 10 Amp 7-Inch Variable Speed Electronic Sander/Polisher.

1. The buffer really worked great when I finally got to use it. It did not come as advertized with the hook and loop backing pad. After contacting Makita and getting no where, Amazon agreed to send me another buffer. Unfortunately for me, it too came packaged incorrectly. So, after some discussion Amazon agreed to credit my account the amount of money necessary to buy the backing pad.



2. This is a great product. The Best Worth every dime. It's a work horse.

No comments about US Tape 50070 1-Inch x 25-Foot CenterPoint Standard Case.