5 comments about Makita 192019-4 9100 9.6-Volt 1.3 Amp Hour Pod Style Battery.

1. The battery shown is not the battery for this item number. This battery does not have the side buttons needed for some drills including the 6226D.



2. These batteries last for years. I bought two so I can have one charging at all times which allows me a constant flow of power to my Makita tools. As Ernie Banks once said "it's such a wonderful day, let's play (buy) two".



3. Amazon was great, they shipped quickly and did everything they promised. However, I think the battery has been sitting on a shelf somewhere in a wharehouse and it does not charge as well as the original one. Someone else said the simliar thing in their review, but I proceeded to buy hoping it was an isloated insident. I now wish I follwed the others recommendtion of buying a new modern drill with much better power.



4. Not much to say about a battery but after using my current batteries for 18 years now, the charge doesn't hold well. Now having the new battery, I may go ahead and get another one since the charge lasts much longer and gives the drill more power longer. Don't wait too long to get a new battery and struggle through with low power and frequent rechargings!



5. I got a 9.6 volt kit back in 1996, drill driver -- 2 batteries and charger.
   all of it is still going strong after 12 YEARS! I now charge all my batteries in my makita 7.2 volt to 18 volt charger. all OK there.
   
   I now have 2 9.6 volt driver drills and 2 18 volt drills -- all makita.
   P.S. Based on my experience with BRAND X knock-off batteries for my panasonic drivers -- they SUCK! BIGGER and shorter charge life.
   
   I heartily recommend getting the REAL thing.

5 comments about DEWALT D5100SM Heavy Duty Ballistic Nylon Tool Belt, Waist 28 Inch to 38 Inch.

1. Seems to be built well. Has what I needed in a tool belt. Could get on the heavy side when filled up and I believe it could use an option of adding suspenders to the belt. Another nice feature would be if it had the handles built into the belt so when it slips a little low on you you can pull it back up easier. Could also use a better stopping feature built in so when the belt is picked up the pouches do not slip off. Seems to work well other than that.



2. Was a gift for my son who is a 14-yr construction worker. He loved it. . .



3. The quality of this belt is very nice. Havn't hada chancce to try it yet but I will. The belt is not solid leather is the only down frown I have notice so far.



4. I got this tool belt for my husband and he is very pleased with it. Says it fits great and all his co-workers want me to get them one. He frames homes for a living and this belt is very comfortable and has alot of room for all his tools and nails. He is very glad I ordered it.



5. This toolbelt, has lots of pouches for a lot of tools, bu it is bulky, that's why my coworkers use lether pouches. If you don't have to slide throug narrow spaces, I gess it is great.

1 comments about Porter-Cable #PIN23063 2000PK 23x5/8 Pin Nail.

1. Very handy for nailing together cabinet trim, or adding inserts to crown molding. They would also work great for picture frames.

5 comments about Bosch T4B Gravity-Rise Miter Saw Stand.

1. I was looking for something I could navigate stairs and load in the truck by myself, without disassembly. This unit has met and exceeded my expectations. I was amazed at how well balanced it is. The saw separates from the base easily and quickly. The table extensions are adequate for supporting work. I do have a recommendation for improvement. Place some type of protective cover over areas of the stand that contact the floor when raising or lowering.



2. This is a great stand easy to use and very stable, a little bit of weight but it keeps it sturdy. Love this stand.



3. Sorry to disagree with all the glowing reviews.
   I wanted to love this as much as everyone else, but was greatly disappointed.
   
   For starters, my Hitachi C10FSH is not compatible with the mounts, unless I mount it on plywood.
   
   The front two holes bolt down, but the saw is skewed on the rails a bit. Even if it were square to the rails, the support arms are in different positions front to back such that when cutting a long board supported on the left, it barely catches the support arm when square to the saw's fence. This is unacceptable for a $300 stand.
   
   Even without the saw mounted, it seems hard to get the mounts to lock in squarely to the rails.
   
   I felt the mechanism (a simple knob)and adjusting for the stops was cheesy.
   
   The rubber telescoping feet fell off the very first time I moved the saw. Putting them back on is pointless as they just come back off immediately.
   
   In short, I feel this stand is grossly overpriced for the job it does. Furthermore, this thing is extremely bulky and cumbersome, and barely fits through a door, a fence gate, etc... without banging up either the stand or the slider rails on my saw. Are we really so lazy that we can't be bothered to move our saws and stands separately?
   
   If I had it to do over again I would not have bought this. My next will be a basic pop-out leg style that's LIGHT and maneuverable.
   
   Thanks.



4. I bought mine from Tool Authority which had it to me within 24 hours (Michigan to Ohio). When I opened up the box I thought great. The styrofoam packing was thick and seemed like it would withstand hard shipping treatment. The first problem I noticed was rust and scratches all over the legs on the main frame underneath the plastic wrapper. I also could not find a serial number for registration, needed mostly in case of a recall. I called Bosch tech dept and asked where to find the serial number and they said there wasn't any for this stand. I then asked if they would send some matching touch up paint and they said "NO". He went on to explain that Bosch doesn't make this stand and he did not know who did. He said he is unable to provide any assistance when it comes to this stand. He transfered me to parts to order paint for touch up and a woman told me they don't have Bosch blue touch up paint. When I told her the stand was silver in color she said I should be able to find a close color at a hardware store.
   After hanging up I went and got a bottle of Turtle Wax car polish and started polishing to try and remove the rust and scratches. I ended up using a green Scotchbrite scratch pad with the polish to remove all of the rust and scratches. This took me about an hour but I was thankful that the thing cleaned up so it would look new. My guess is that it had gotten wet somewhere along the line and stayed damp for a while.
   The next thing was to assemble it. I laid out all of the parts and found it was missing a nyloc nut. I had a nyloc nut that worked fine. Assembly was fairly easy. It took me about an hour or so after the waxing to get it assembled. While mounting my new Milwaukee 6950-20 I had trouble with one of the bolts going into the back built in sliding nut on one of the tool mount assemblies. The bolt went in but I think it is cross threaded. I probably should not have forced it and went and bought a good bolt and cleaned the threads in the built in nut. Overall, I think this is as good as a stand as a person could find, especially if you want a small storage footprint and a stand that will keep your saw upright instead of falling onto the ground. This stand is steady!
   I have a lot of Bosch power tools and have never had a problem. I can only hope I never need to call Bosch again. I think their tech and parts departments need to be more helpful. They speak to you real nice and friendly until you need their help.
   As someone else mentioned, a big improvement for this stand would be to put a padding of some kind underneath the base tube where it meets the ground when in storage position. I plan to glue a rubber pad to the tube to prevent it from scraping on my concrete floor.
   I plan on asking Santa for the Bosch 4100-09 table saw. If I am lucky enough to get it, I'll be prepared for the stand assembly.



5. In a perfect world I'd have a 3-car garage with a high ceiling as a dedicated wood shop. In the real world I find myself lugging tools to the car port, front yard, driveway, alley, etc to do my tinkering. I was contemplating a cheaper stand for my miter saw, but at the last second decided to splurge on the Bosch. It was a wise move. This stand rolls nicely over grass and dirt, is quick & easy to set up and take down, is stable when in use, and stores upright (like a box dolly).

5 comments about Makita 5277NB 15 Amp 7-1/4-Inch Hypoid Saw.

1. I purchased this saw after debating among other manufacturers' wormdrives.
   
   This saw is lighter than most wormdrives, but delivers as much if not more power. I have used it to cut through everything, from pressure treated stock to concrete. The saw doesn't even blink despite the load put on it.
   
   All of the adjustment levers are well placed. Blade changing is a cinch. It is, of course, heavier than sidewinders, so overhead cutting can get difficult and dangerous after a while. It is the tool of choice, though, for anyone in the market for a wormdrive or alternative.



2. I have been using circular saws since 1970. I am not a professional carpenter but I am always building something. I had no idea a circular saw could work so well. I have never had a saw with a brake so I don't miss it. Do yourself a favor and buy this saw!



3. I Have been involved With Construction Since 13 years old With My dad
   I'm Now 43. over all the years I've Have Taken many House construction projects The latest is Building My Own Garage from ground up 24'L x 22'W x 14'H I have owned many circular saws mainly heavy duty homeowner type
   For my latest project I decided it was time to invest in a saw geared more toward the profesional carpenter i did some research At AMAZON and found the makita with good ratings I purchased the Makita 52277NB Hypoid saw I bought it from AMAZON You Can't Beat Their Service if Purchasing on-line. I'm Very impressed with the smoothness, speed and low noise
   I've used it for all the framing For my new garage so far it has performed great by the way I also Bought the skilsaw worm drive
   HD 77 which i havn't used yet because im so happy using the makita right now.



4. I've had this saw for about a year now, and I have to say, it's a little on the fragile side. It definitely has the power to do just about anything, as a worm-drive or hypoid should. I work for a remodeling company, so it's usually got a $5 cheapo blade on it that's been thrashed around far beyond its useful lifespan, and I can still cut down the siding on a wall, nails and all, right down the stud (why I've done this, is another story). It's easy to control, and cuts straight, once you get used to the kick - it's important to note that worm-drive saws kick sideways, if you've never used one. The blade on the left makes it really easy to see what you're doing. I cut a cord and had to replace it, and when I took it apart, I noticed that the internal clamp that holds the cord is one of the beefiest things I've ever seen; I have no problem using it to support the saw's weight to lower or raise it from a roof.
   
   However, it isn't quite as rugged as some similar saws out there. While the shoe has remained straight, it has on a couple occasions developed little jagged spots that have damaged finish-grade material (yes, I do use this as my finish saw). The lever to retract the blade guard (a cheap piece of plastic) broke off when it fell off a sawhorse once; it's not much of an issue for me, because I keep the guard wedged up (which I highly recommend NOT doing, unless you're a professional who's okay with taking that risk). The bevel adjustment has also drifted out of square on a couple occasions, probably from being banged around in the back of my truck, dropped, etc., and the lever on the depth adjustment seems to need to be removed and bent back into shape once a month or so to keep it from snagging on the rail.
   
   All in all, I feel like I got my money's worth from this saw, and it's paid for itself more times over than I can even guess, but my next saw is probably going to be a Mag 77 (more rugged) or a left-blade sidewinder (lighter).



5. I've been using this saw for the past 6 months on several jobsites. We're a small crew and there are several other saws available: a Skil Mag 77, a Bosch Wormdrive and mine. Where ever we are on the jobsite, we reach for the saw at hand, so I guess I make my review based on those comparisons.
   
   Couple of things I like: First, the power and the fact that it gets up to speed quickly. Ive' used several different blades on this from steel, concrete and traditional lumber, including pressure treated, it's got plenty of power to cut through what you need it to. No question.
   
   It's got better kerf sight lines than the Skil and about the same as the Bosch.
   
   Since it's a hypoid, I don't ever have to fuss with changing the oil like in a Skil.
   
   
   I like the nylon housing. I know it won't crack when I drop it. And it's blue, which is cool...
   
   I like the steel foot. It does get bent from time to time, you know, cause it's a jobsite and all, but it's easy to true it back up in 5 minutes with a pair of visegrips, a combination square and a hammer. Try that with an aluminum or magnesium foot. (I know, I know, they're tougher to start out with...which is probably true. but if they fail, both fail catastrophically, which means they snap. Steel is great because it bends...)
   
   The numbers are easy to read because the indents for each number/tickmark fill up with dust, showing contrast against the black painted shoe.
   
   Things one needs to get used to: the handle size. It's fairly large. The other guys on the site comment on it. It's got a thicker hand grip than the Skil or Bosch. I'm used to it and don't notice it any more.
   
   Things I modded: I added a rafter hook so I could keep this thing off the friggin' ground/floor. I don't think Makita is selling a hypoid without one anymore so that shouldn't be an issue. I went through too many blades setting the thing down carelessly on a cement floor. I finally had enough and ordered a hook for another saw and fiddled with the thing and found a way to make it work. 'Gotta have a hook...(I give it 4 stars because of that and the weight issue)
   
   I run it with a Freud Diablo blade which seems to work pretty well. Overall, it handles nicely, but it does have some startup torque. If you're used to handling worm-drives/hypoids, you won't even notice it.
   
   It's heavy at 15 pounds, although Makita's new 5377MG is lighter by 2 lbs. Trying to give DeWalt a run for the money. You know, I'll never wear this thing out. And as far as I'm concerned, these are all fine, capable saws. Just get one and learn to use it well.

1 comments about Bosch PA1202 Pair of Woodrazor Tungsten Carbide Planer Blades.

1. The packaging is great. Have not had a chance to use them yet. Mike

1 comments about Dremel 546-01 1-1/4-Inch Diameter Rip/Crosscut Blade.

1. I purchased the product... but since there was no mention of needing a seperate shank to mount blade, something I assume you have to purchise seperatly since there was no shank in package and no mention of same on product page... It has turned out to be completely useless.

5 comments about Grizzly H0800 Heat Gun - 1200 Watt.

1. It looks like a well made heat gun and it looks like it's very durable and has a good design and easy to handle.



2. cheap and works great
   i use it only intermitantly only
   so dont know about professional use



3. I returned this item because the heat adjustment did not work and it blew only lukewarm air. I guess that's what you get for ordering it on the cheap. Next time, I'll pay more--and just avoid the grizzlies altogether.



4. I bought the Grizzly heat gun to shrink wrap some cds that I made. The first time I used it I noticed how light weight it was and how powerful. I only needed to use the lowest setting for it to get the job done. I love how it can stand on its own and how it has several settings. I have used it to shrink wrap over 800 cds and it still awesome. Good investment.



5. I've owned three of these heat guns. They work well, and are a good value for the money. The variable heat gives you all the control one needs. A good buy.

2 comments about Mechanix Wear MG-55-009 Original Glove Stealth Medium.

1. I had a pair of these (not the stealth style) and lost one of them so when I saw Amazon selling them for only 20 bucks I grabbed them.
   They have excellent grip, are very comfortable and they look really cool. I use them for work, but I also use them sometimes for driving because they have such great grip. Mechanix makes great products - very high quality.



2. these are the gloves issued to security forces in Iraq. they are good for many tasks, but if you want something a little more hardy go for the new 'plus' gloves from the same company. they are good driving gloves and are comfy-not bulky. they are good for 'regular' tasks (not heavy ones like construction!) like helping a friend move, (protects hands, helps with grip) hiking (to grab limbs and rocks better), maybe even playing football and golf? i searched all over the net and found the best price for them on amazon. they have their own website (Mechanix) that will explain the uses and features of all their gloves. so many kinds for so many uses, it is amazing.

1 comments about LEATHER THUMB GUARD SMALL.

1. I just joined a carving club and everyone has been waiting for me to be the latest recipient of the 'Blood and Guts Award' which is given to any person who draws blood while carving. This award is transferred to anyone who cuts themselves and the last recipient has been waiting with bated breath for me to slice myself. This thumb guard has protected me from harming myself and the current award holder is now blue in the face from holding his breath. This is not an award I want and the thumb guard is perfectly sized for me!