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July 20, 2003

Hi All, I've been working smarter as of late. Instead of driving 6" lag bolts with a ratchet I found an old Blue-Point AT325 impact wrench for a few bucks.…

July 20, 2003

Quick question would a simple household dimmer switch work as a speed controller for a saw with a 1/8 hp motor?     Or should a commercial unit available for routers…

July 19, 2003

All, I am getting ready to purchase my first table saw. I am a remodeler and with the type of work I get I have a need for one about…

July 19, 2003

Hi guys, I noticed in the new issue that Gary Katz added to the review of impact drivers he had previously done by comparing the new Makita and Dewalt impacts…

July 19, 2003

My 20 year old Makita 9.6v cordless drill jumped of the ladder today and that hairline crack in the handle finally gave. Looking to replace it with an 18 volt:…

July 19, 2003

I have decided to go out in the morning and buy a planer. I looked in Home Depot they have a Rigid portable planer. It looks nice and Rigid makes…

July 19, 2003

Dewalt Delta, or Ridgid? any particular favorites out there?   Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark, Professionals built the Titanic.

July 18, 2003

Hi All, First off I'd like to thank all you who helped steer me in the right direction concerning a PLS laser I'm after. I decided on the PLS2 but…

July 16, 2003

Where do you guys reccommend getting the best price for the expensive 35mm drill bit for those fancy hinges ?

July 16, 2003

I was inspired by all the posts in the hole hawg threads to testify about my experience with the Lennox One Tooth hole saws. It's a typical steel hole saw…