Showing posts with label woodworking. Show all posts
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6/28/2012

Yonico # 16101 - 10 bits Architectural Molding Router Bit Set Review

Yonico # 16101 - 10 bits Architectural Molding Router Bit Set
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these bits are great for small projects.if you are a hobbist and are not going to use these for large production.great buy!I'm a contractor that dabbles with small cabinets and other custom carpentry.I think for the money you cant go wrong

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6/25/2012

50pc Carbide Tipped 1/4" Shank Router Bit Set Review

50pc Carbide Tipped 1/4 Shank Router Bit Set
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This product is a must have for any workshop, whether professional or at home. The bits are very sharp and hold up to abuse. From simple rabbets to complex panel details, this set has everything you need to do most projects. I bought it in order to make extension jambs and trim for Andersen windows. I only needed 3 or 4 of the bits for my project, but had I bought them seperately, I would have spent just as much. The carrying case has labels inside for each bit. This makes it very easy to find the bit you're looking for. Far better than fishing through a box looking for a specific bit. You simply can't beat this set for both value and quality.

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6/24/2012

Freud 99-270 1-17/32-Inch Divided Light Cabinet Door Bit Set Review

Freud 99-270 1-17/32-Inch Divided Light Cabinet Door Bit Set
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The 99-270 bit set I purchased took a little getting used to. When I first opened the package and studied the profiles, there was no way these bits would match. Or so I thought. After some practice cuts and a little trial and error I was on my way. The bits are of course Freud quality all the way. Mine unfortunately were assembled incorrectly from the factory. (4 Stars) One of the cutting heads on one of the bits was installed up side down. This made for an interesting first cut. After correcting the assembly error, I had no problem making all the parts for a divided light window. You will however, have to use mortises to assemble your project. Overall these are a great addition to my Freud collection. Solid as expected!

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The Freud 1-17/32-Inch Divided Light Cabinet Door Bit Set produces a variety of styles of glass pane doors. Simply choose your pattern and let these bits do most of the work. Made for use on table-mounted portable routers, this set cuts all composition materials, plywood, hardwood and soft wood. These bits feature a kickback reducing design for safety and are computer-balanced to insure vibration-free operation at speeds that are a safe margin above the typical 22,000 RPMs of most routers. This set is covered by Freud's limited lifetime warranty.

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6/18/2012

Factory-Reconditioned Ryobi ZRDS11008 Detail Sander Review

Factory-Reconditioned Ryobi ZRDS11008 Detail Sander
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I agree with the other two reviewers of this item. This product doesn't even deserve one star.
I purchased this sander for refinishing the wood windows in our family room. The Ryobi palm sander I already own worked great for the larger flat spots, but I was looking for something smaller to get into the tighter places. When I turned on this detail sander the vibration was felt more in my hand than on the end that held the sand paper. Needless to say it really didn't do anything over what I could have done with a sanding block in my hand. I haven't used it past the first 30 seconds I had it on and went back to the Ryobi palm sander and oven cleaner to take the remaining paint off. I will be returning this Detail sander back to the store!

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This is a factory reconditioned product. Reconditioned generally means that the product has been returned to the manufacturer, who brings the product back to like new condition. Some products may contain cosmetic blemishes. Includes 0.3 Amp Detail Sander - ZRDS11008, (5) Assorted Sanding Angles, Polishing Angle, and Stripping Pad

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5/17/2012

Kreg V07-DVD The Pocket Hole Solution to Trim Carpentry Review

Kreg V07-DVD The Pocket Hole Solution to Trim Carpentry
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I was considering purchasing the Kreg Master jig kit which sells for about $150. Purchasing this DVD for about $10 seemed like a good investment to try and determine how and if this investment made sense for me. I thought the DVD was well worth the $10. Several ways to use pocket holes were described, plus, I thought the DVD provided a number of other good woodworking tips, especially for projects or aspects of projects currently under way or planned. The DVD is professionally done and easy to watch. That is, I thought the DVD provided the right amount of detail without boring you by showing every single hole that was drilled. I also convinced myself that other Kreg tools, like their clamps, would be a good investment to save time and ensure consistency. I have been using biscuits for some time and avoided pocket holes simply because they seemed too much of a mystery which is not the case. Kreg perhaps should provide this video free on their site as an incentive to buy, but since they don't, $10 is an okay price, especially when I get free shipping from Amazon.

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The Kreg Pocket Hole Joinery DVD, Learn the secrets of the Pros, gives you a two-hour class in pocket hole joinery taught by Gary Striegler, a second generation homebuilder with over 25 years of hands-on experience. He shows you how to use the speed, strength, and simplicity of pocket hole joinery to create a variety of eye catching trim details for the home, including wainscoting, newel posts, and fireplace mantels.

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5/13/2012

Milescraft 8401 Trim45 Trim Carpentry Aid Review

Milescraft 8401 Trim45 Trim Carpentry Aid
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This jig is a great idea but in practice it is way to slow and requires constant fiddling with to work correctly. If it would stay put where you needed it then it might be a great product. I am sending this one back.
The instructions that came with it were in Spanish and English and were one page of mostly diagrams. The correct use and understanding behind this devise was not explained. Perhaps with a better set of instructions, someone may be better able to put it in practice.
I don't think any serious carpenter would need this. I don't think any DIY'er would be able to figure it out. Doesn't really have a target user.
I would rather use my combination square or tri-square for 45 degree marks rather than this piece of plastic. It didn't really hold my tape well to the trim corners. Works best on a short piece of trim. A short piece of trim can be hand measured easily without this however. On long trim it didn't want to stay put. Long trim is where something like this would be a good idea if it worked! I can't really recommend it.

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Trim45 is the handiest tool in the toolbox when it comes to installing door and window casement trim as well as decorative trim work projects such as fireplaces or book shelves.Adjustable reveal setting adding versatility for more than just trim and moldingStick pins, tape measure slots, and rare earth magnets make accurate installation of even the largest windows a one person job.Built in miter gauge for marking 45 degree angles.Built in square for marking 90 degree angles or setting miter blades.

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4/24/2012

KATANA Raised Panel Ogee Router Bit Set with Undercutter Review

KATANA Raised Panel Ogee Router Bit Set with Undercutter
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I have this set and I use it quite often. It works better than bits that cost much more. Plus the customer service for MLCS is hard to beat. Because of this set. I feel safe to go with any Katana bit. Very good value.

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4/12/2012

Yonico # 12135 - Cove Raised Panel Router Bit with Backcutter Review

Yonico # 12135 - Cove Raised Panel Router Bit with Backcutter
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I have used this bit on two projects since it arrived and have had no problems with it.
For a fraction of what I paid for the Freud set, I would say it is serving me well so far. ...Nowhere near as fancy, but not expected to be either.

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3/26/2012

AO Safety 90028 Professional Faceshield Review

AO Safety 90028 Professional Faceshield
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Today's power everything requires this kind of protection. Use when using a line trimmer! Great for pruning, leaf blowing, power washing, chain sawing, etc. You won't put your eye out, what an investment.

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Industrial Clear Faceshield & Headgear, Large 9" x 14-1/2" Polycarbonate Window Provides Protection For The Face & Neck Against Chemical Splash & Flying Particles, Meets ANSI Z87.1-1989 & Complies With OSHA Requirements For Industrial Eye Protection, Made In USA.

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3/02/2012

Freud 94-100-512 5-Piece Cabinet Door Set with 99-512 Panel Bit Review

Freud 94-100-512 5-Piece Cabinet Door Set with 99-512 Panel Bit
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I purchased this set and they cut perfectly. Every router bit I own is made by freud. There bits cut very smoothly and they are well built. This set includes 5 bits, a matched set of rail and style bits, a glue joint bit, a raised panel bit (99-512 instead of the one that reguraly comes with the set)Bits cut so smooth that you hardly have to sand. have used other name brand bits and the freud outperform the others 10 to 1. Great bits and very well made.

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Produce your own cabinet doors with this router bit set at a fraction of the cost of shaper heads. Each are individually balanced and designed to be used with a 1/2-inch mounted router. The wooden storage case is provided to keep your bits safe and clean. Comes with 99-512 panel bit. Applications Cuts all composition materials, plywood, hardwood, and soft wood. Use on 1/2' shank table-mounted portable routers.Five piece cabinet door set1/2-inch shankUse withtable mounted routerIncludes 99-512 panel bitWood case

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2/27/2012

Freud 99-760 New Premier Adjustable Rail & Stile Router Bit System, 1/2-Inch Shank Review

Freud 99-760 New Premier Adjustable Rail and Stile Router Bit System, 1/2-Inch Shank
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Good product, but don't have it shipped to you until Freud fixes the package. The bits fall out during shipping, chip and bang each other during the trip, and show up at your door thrashed. I returned my first pair thinking it was a fluke, second pair also arrived thrashed. So I eventually purchased this at a local store instead. They're quality bits, a little complex, but that comes with the territory.

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2pc railandstile bit set. Carbide tipped. Anti-kickback router bits. Computer balanced. Cuts all composition materials, plywood, hardwood, and softwoods. Use on table mounted portable routers. 1/2" shank.

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2/22/2012

Freud 99-266 Mini Rail & Stile Set 1/2-Inch Shank Ogee Profile Review

Freud 99-266 Mini Rail and Stile Set 1/2-Inch Shank Ogee Profile
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I make a lot of jewelry boxes and keepsake boxes. A full sized rail and stile bit set seems oversized for these constructions. I use this smaller sized bit set for these boxes. This is a high quality product and it has worked well for me. The results have been impressive in a variety of wood types. I am satisfied with this product and will continue using it in my work.

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11/19/2011

Freud 99-518 3-1/2-Inch Raised Panel Bit Review

Freud 99-518 3-1/2-Inch Raised Panel Bit
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Freud's 2+2 raised panel bits are the best out there. Panels require very little sanding, there is absolutely no chiping on the face, very time saving. I run a on-site buisiness that requires me to use a router table and every time I use these bits, I know the panel will come out clean. Joel Rawson, Rawson Woodworks

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Designed for the serious woodworker, the Freud 99-518 Quadra-Cut - 3-1/2 Inch Dia. Cove Profile Raised Panel 3/4-Inch Stock Router Bit - 1/2-Inch Shank features a non-stick Perma-Shield coating and Freud's patented Quadra-Cut design for a smoother finish that requires no rework. Quadra-Cut employs four cutting blades, rather than the industry standard of two, allowing you to create raised panels for doors and paneling and produce decorative tops, plaques, and molding. Because it's constructed with Freud's exclusive TiCo Hi-Density Carbide MicroGrain material, this durable router bit is designed to last.
Quadra-Cut Design for a Consistently Clean FinishThe exclusive Quadra-Cut design uses four cutters for a flawless finish. This innovative cutter design works by utilizing two of the cutters for an upward cutting action, while the other two cutters simultaneously cut downward. The result is an amazingly smooth finish that requires no rework.
Produce Smooth Paneling and Decorative MoldingUse the 99-518 Raised Panel Router Bit on any table-mounted portable router that accepts a 1/2-inch shank for creating professional-quality raised panels on doors and paneling, as well as decorative tops, plaques, and molding. The resulting panels will exhibit a glassy smoothness, even when you're tackling cross-grain applications.
The 99-518 features a 5/8-inch carbide height that easily accommodates stock measuring 3/4 inches.
Durable Design with Protective Coating to Resist Heat and CorrosionFreud equips all of their router bits with their exclusive TiCo Hi-Density MicroGrain carbide for maximum durability and cutting life. In addition, Freud shields their bits from heat, rust, corrosion and wear by coating all of their Quadra-Cut Router Bits with their exclusive non-stick, red Perma-SHIELD coating.
The 99-518 Raised Panel Router Bit is 2-1/2 inches long with a 1/2-inch shank, an overall diameter of 3-1/2 inches, and a large radius of 1-1/2 inches. Freud cutting tools are backed by the Freud Limited Lifetime Cutting Tool Warranty to ensure customer satisfaction with every purchase.
About Freud: A History of Innovative ManufacturingAn industry leader for more than 50 years, Freud America, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of superior carbide cutting tools for the woodworking industry. Freud is the only manufacturer of woodworking tools in the world that produces its own MicroGrain Carbide with Titanium, called TiCo, a high-density combination of Titanium and Cobalt.
By producing their own carbide, Freud has the unique ability to formulate each tool for each specific application, thereby maximizing the cutting life and performance of the tool. Freud's full line of high-quality woodworking tools includes saw blades, router bits, shaper cutters, power tools, and more. For more information, visit www.freudtools.com or contact customer service at phone: 800-472-7307.
What's in the BoxFreud 99-518 Quadra-Cut - 3-1/2 Inch Dia. Cove Profile Raised Panel 3/4-Inch Stock Router Bit - 1/2-Inch Shank

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11/06/2011

Trojan DC-9 Dolly-Cartin' 2 Wheeled Clamping Cart Unit with 9-Inch Clamping Capacity Review

Trojan DC-9 Dolly-Cartin' 2 Wheeled Clamping Cart Unit with 9-Inch Clamping Capacity
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I love this thing! I call it the "wallie" because we use it to move sections of Shed walls around. It is a mfg version of a similar tool we already have and use often to easily move around framed wall and roof sections into place from the trucks.
Works best with two people if rough terrain i.e. (outside). I have loaded 5 sheets 3/4 ply on it and roll it around the job with ease.
Also works to roll around 4x header stock. Just lay one end on the cart and pick up the other. basically a set of wheels on the end of an stick.
Never thought how usefull th little thing would be till you play around with it.

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10/16/2011

Johnson Level & Tool 2300 4-Inch Trim Gauge Review

Johnson Level and Tool 2300 4-Inch Trim Gauge
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Sorry for the title, but remember it does extend out to 7 inches...hah!
Sure there are other ways of doing this same job, and I've always done it by using my more expensive calipers, but that's more tool than you need. You can also just saw a notch in a board the right size if you're doing repeat measurements.
But this little plastic tool is handy, takes up no space and is quick to set to any dimension. Example, I rip boards to support steps and deck planking and have to set these back the thickness of the 5/4 board that will sit on it. Ripping long boards often results in a curved piece that you have to screw in place and measure at each screw for accuracy. This little 4" Johnson makes that easy, and you just slip it into your shirt pocket when you're done with it.
Good tool, great price!

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10/02/2011

3M MF99 Hand-Masker Pre-Folded Masking Film Plus, 99-Inch x 90-Foot Review

3M MF99 Hand-Masker Pre-Folded Masking Film Plus, 99-Inch x 90-Foot
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Quick job of masking, easy to use even if you don't want to purchase the Hand-Masker tool.

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3M 99-by-90-foot hand-masker pre-folded masking film is a pre-folded, high-density, non-porous film for paint masking and paint over spray protection. It is flake resistant for multiple-coat use and may be used with lacquers. It can be used with water-based or solvent-based paints, or with stains and varnish. Use it with a hand masker for a fast and easy application. It is especially purposeful for large areas, such as windows, doors, floors and tubs. This masking film measures 99-inches-by-90-feet when unfolded.

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9/20/2011

General Tools 77 Ball Bearing Automatic Center Punch Review

General Tools 77 Ball Bearing Automatic Center Punch
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I AM A PROFESSIONAL CARPENTER AND METAL WORKER AND I WILL TELL YOU THAT THIS PUNCH IS VERY POOR FOR THE PRICE. I BOUGHT MINE A YEAR AGO AND AM VERY SORRY THAT I DID. IT LEAVES NEXT TO NO INDENTATION IN THE MATERIAL AND A DRILL BIT WILL SLIDE RIGHT OFF OF IT. I RECENTLY PURCHASED A STARRETT AND HAVE FOUND THAT IT IS WELL WORTH THE FEW EXTRA DOLLARS FOR AN EXCELLENT PRODUCT. DON'T GO CHEAP, GET THE REAL DEAL!

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Ball Bearing Automatic Center Punch, Lightweight Aluminum Body With Long Wearing Alloy Steel Parts, Body Diameter 5/8"; Overall Length 5", All Steel Solid Point Is Replaceable.

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