Reviews about Hand Tools, Carpentry

AdamO says "A fantastic specialty tool" about Dead On Exhumer

AdamO — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:37:29 GMT

The Dead On company is one of those companies that can take an average product and turn it into something new and special to own.

Who would believe that another Pry-bar would be "needed"?

However, this specialized "Cats Paw" tool not only pry's out stubborn nails, but has a special punch feature that clears the wood away from the stuck nail, has a socket for your circular saw AND a bottle cap opener for... Lunch time refreshments.

This makes a wonderful tool gift for anyone that likes dead-pan humor.

Dead On tool that Exhumes stubborn nails - buried in wood.

LOL!

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upstateranger says "Simply Amazing" about Craftsman 1/2 in. 8.0 amp Hammer Drill

upstateranger — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:29:24 GMT

After a friend told me I'd be ok with my regular drill for putting tapcons in concrete, I figured I was good. Never gonna happen as I got going. I couldn't move a concrete bit with my Craftsman 3/8 drill to save my life...a waste of time. So after looking into it, I decided to get this Hammer Drill for the job. I would NEVER, and I mean NEVER go back to a regular drill for concrete again for the rest of my life. It is awesome...the power, the drive, does EXACTLY what I wanted to, and believe me, I was a little skeptical...but I wouldn't trade it for the world now. I am framing walls in a basement and drilling for tapcons to secure the walls to the concrete, this tool is AWESOME. Can't say anything bad about it, and especially for the price, it is PERFECT for the typical homeowner!!! Professionals? I'm not sure, but I can't see any negatives for it for you either....

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geolewis says "most reliable drill I have ever used" about Craftsman Cordless Drill 18 Volt

geolewis — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:27:00 GMT

I have been buying craftsman hand tools for years. This is my first craftsman 19.2V cordless drill from Sears, of course its a craftsman and I love it. I have had dewalt cordless drill and makita cordless drill before and niether have been as relaible as my new craftsman 19.2V cordless drill. I bought it as a combination pack and it came with a cordless flashlight. The light is bright and durable. It fell from the workbench and never even flickered, it just kept right on shining, just not in the direction I needed it .

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AdamO says "Fun multi-tool type deal" about Nicholson 3 Pc. Wood Chuck Combination Chisel & Wood Rasp Set

AdamO — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:58:22 GMT

This is truly a unique mixing of two generally separate types of woodworking tools.

A wood chisel ended/ rasp faced tool, that has a built-in handle.

To say this combination is odd, is an understatement.

However, this is a fascintating tool.

Where else can you find a wood rasp available in specific widths?

The wood chisel end is safe enough to use, unless you decide to hone it "sharp".

I've got a set of these tools and am going to give them "a chance" at my workbench.

They'll probably excel in their rasping function.

While the wood chisel end may lose to my: butt, firmer, paring, skew and Slick chisels.

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bobvilla says "Works as long as you" about Ridgid 18 volt lithium ion auto shift cordless drill

bobvilla — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:05:49 GMT

This Ridgid 18 volt lithium-ion cordless drill is superb.

I used it for over ten hours, without a charge, to set up a wooden play set for my kids.

I was able to drill many holes and secure hundreds of fasteners of many different sizes.

When securing larger lag bolts the drill automatically provided lower torque for power.

The 1/2 inch chuck accepts larger bits than a 3/8 allowing more versatility.

I also drilled five one inch holes through 2x8 floor joists,to run a dryer electrical feed, using an auger bit with no problems.

In the time it would have taken me to set up my hole hawg with a keyed chuck and run an extension cord, I was done.

The drill and the batteries are guaranteed for life after sending in the paperwork, that was the best selling point for me.

I have an older Dewalt and black and decker (ni-cad batteries ) they just dont hold a charge anymore and new ones cost about the same as a new drill.

In 20 minutes this drill is charged and ready to go and with a 90 day money back warranty...

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papa49 says "the craftsman cordless are worth the buck !" about Craftsman 14.4V Cordless drill with LED light

papa49 — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:09:27 GMT

The recent purchase of a 14.4 cordless drill-driver (craftsman) will be a needed relief on the tools I lend to my son-in-laws.I wanted something dependable,and yet affordable if it was damaged,heaven forbid.I have a wide variety of cordless tools,and one of my favs is a craftsman.

I am a tradesman by profession,Ironworker to be exact,but do all my own projects from roof to cellar.But ,the right tool is without a doubt a neccessity to make the project go as planned,the proper use of is also a help.Do not be afraid to ask for help.I have a saying that my family know me by,"no shame in my game".

Also,when borrowing a tool,treat it as if it were your own,with respect!remember,you break it, you bought it !

Kelly,

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gabarnes71 says "Great product especially for the money" about Craftsman Drill,Table Saw, Light

gabarnes71 — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:58:45 GMT

We bought the Craftsman drillsaw table item # 21805 and it is a joy. My husband loves the angles he can cut with it, he loves that it collects the saw dust and he can use that to spread on the floor of the garage after he changes oil (saving money btw because he doesn't have to buy the saw dust they sell at auto parts stores.) And of the saws he liked this one best because first it was a Craftsman and he knows that quality, my dad had a tablesaw for over 20 years and then sold it for about the same price as he bought it, and for the money you can't beat the features. ...

jessdad says "Very Nice cordless drill" about Ryobi One+ 18 Volt Cordless Drill

jessdad — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:19:57 GMT

Recieved the Ryobi One+ 18v cordless drill for Christmas. It replaced my old Ryobi 12v that was 6 yrs old. The 18v is very powerful. Nothing seems to bog it down. I know the batteries are still fresh but they seem to hold their an extended time. Also this drill can use the new lithium batteries, so they can be improved by getting new batteries when these finally die.

This did come in a kit with 2 batteries, a saw, plus your choice of one other free cordless tool. Price was very reasonable. Would recommend this drill for any handyman or light duty commercial work.

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charo001 says "The AccuTrac Measuring tool is a great device." about Accutrac Measuring tool

charo001 — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:17:43 GMT

The AccuTrac Laser Measuring tool is one of the handiest devices I have ever purchased.

I am a professional carpenter who often installs suspended ceiling systems, this device makes room measuring a snap. No fighting with a tape measure and estimating border size. With this device it is easy to get room deminsions and determen border size easly. The only con that I can find about this tool is that the funtion buttons are a little hard to opperate while holding the device during use. This is a great tool for anyone who need an accurate measurment in a hurry.

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Angelicat says "Every reality was once a dream!" about Craftsman Cordless 19.2v Drill/Driver

Angelicat — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:28:45 GMT

My name is Michelle. I just moved into my own apartment one year ago! There was of course a lot of little jobs to do to make the apartment feel at home. My dad had recieved a Craftsman cordless drill for Christmas and it really made things much easier to get done. Anything from putting a picture up to fixing odds and ends. Also it made the job easier while putting together my bookshelf. Craftsman cordless drills are easy to use, fairly light weight and extremely portable. They also make many household jobs quick and easy. They also look very streamlined and classy. This Craftsman cordless drill is a great item for anyone to have in their set of tools. It's reasonably priced and I give it 5 stars!

Thank-you,

and Merry Christmas

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rlatall says "A great palm sized drill-driver. Excellent for mechanic work" about Craftsman 4 V Lithium ion screwdriver 315.113980

rlatall — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:05:19 GMT

I bought this screwdriver as a replacement for the 3.6V NICAD driver that failed. This is a great palm sized driver that I use for mechanic work. It is small enough to get into tight spaces and it has enough torque to wrench tight 6 mm (M6) bolts. It has two speeds and these are 200 and 600 rpm. The 200 rpm speed is good for driving screws and nuts. The 600 speed is good for drilling small diameter holes.
The battery life is okay, but as the battery drains the torque decreases and it will not break a setting of 19 (about 7 ft-lbs)
This screwdriver has a click-to-hold chuck that is very beneficial for retracting the bit from the drilled hole. Overall this screwdriver is good for light duty drilling in household work.
This tool also has a LED worklight that is very useful in low light; say, underneath a car!!
The charger has a red light that goes out when the charging is complete. A charge takes 2-6 hours generally. I have used this driver alot in the last 10 months......

harlygal says "The black and Decker Accu Level is great!" about Black & Decker Accu Level

harlygal — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:40:06 GMT

I recenlty saw a television commercial for the Black & Decker Accu Level. It was an amazing idea. I immediately ran to the store to find it.. Imagine, Home Depot didn't have it. I found it at Sears. I was so excited I bought two others for family members. I am one of those people who hates to measure from spot to spot to get two accurate holes to hang a piece of art, or a shelf or anything that needs level accuracy and the exact spots between to places.. This handy level makes it so easy. You place it over the item, move the markers to the holes in the item and then hold t to the wall..hold it level and mark your spots. I had to shelves up in fifteen minutes.. with no need to do an oops.. wrong spot for the screws.. It was such a pleasure.! I am so excited.. Now if I only had more piece of art to hang, or shelves.. hahaha .....

splashm says "Battery life is shorter than expected" about Craftsman 19.2 Volt EX G0331

splashm — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:26:40 GMT

The unit is a bit heavy with the battery. Especially if you are doing shutter installations. If you compared this unit against a makita drill you would understand the reason behind a lightweight unit. When using it to install a raised bed with pre-treated lumber it does loose battery power because of all the low end torque on the unit. You must have additional batteries on hand to complete job. The craftsman 19.2v even with the lithium ion batteries do use a lot of power and additional chargers for those lithiums are pricey. The battery is useful in multiple accessories you can get from sears but as said for hurricane duties the battery does not last long....

decible says "Great cordless drill, terrible AC charger!" about Black & Decker Cordless Drill

decible — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 20:32:38 GMT

I got the cordless drill and light combo, with a small AC charger. Loved them except for 2 things...1 the charger and the dead batter had to both be plugged into the drill, so even if I had another battery, I couldn't use the drill. the other thing...the AC charger quit working, so I thought I'd just get another. Lotsa Luck!, I can't find ANY 18 VDC plug-ins anywhere. Now, all 3 are useless! ...

thatmanguy says "Heavily built, guaranteed forever ..." about Craftsman quick release 3/4 drive ratchet #00944804000

thatmanguy — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 03:44:40 GMT

I use this baby to free heavily rusted nuts/bolts/even had to take out 12 year old spark plugs with them. It is also great at taking tires off and putting them back on. You can put a ridiculous amount of torque on this ratchet and let me tell you, it is built to last.

I have put a lot of stress on this ratchet and not once has it skipped or gotten stuck, it just keeps plugging away like the first day I got it.

I've actually never had to own a 3/4" socket, so I use a 3/4" to 1/2" reducer on this baby and use my 1/2" socket collection with it. It works wonders!
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CraftsmanIdiot says "Home Depot and Lowes will bring an end to Craftsman." about Craftsman C-3 Saws Drills Etc.

CraftsmanIdiot — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:04:09 GMT

The only thing that keeps Craftsman competitive are the coupons. Lately I've found that I get jerked around when I try to use Sears coupons. I've been buying Craftsman for over 50 years. I now find that I get better buys at Lowes, Home Depot, and the new kid on the block in my area, Harbor Freight. I predict that Craftsman will no longer exist in a few years....

tads42 says "great drill love it" about Craftsman C3 19.2 volt Right Angle Drill/Driver

tads42 — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 01:54:20 GMT

i have to say this is a great drill and the power is there i have the 19.2 volt i used it at friends house too drill in to sum hard wood i was using 3" scews to go thow old 2x4 {1830} house this drill walked the scews through like butter and i had to drill throgh the floor and it worked great i will be runing wire in her attic for lighting i will now it will work great it has hard wood all it...

Lemmie says "Amazing value!" about Craftsman 22-Piece Drill Bit Set model no. 90990535

Lemmie — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:23:38 GMT

I bought this drill bit set (Craftsman 22-Piece Drill Bit Set model no. 90990535) for my parents when it was being sold at Sears.com for $10. At that price point, it's an unbelievable value. Not only does it come with a wide range of sizes, but also has a nice little plastic see-through carrying case. It comes with 14 titanium drill bits, masonry bits, and wood boring bits and seems to work fine with my parents' drill.

I would definitely recommend this to any casual do-it-yourselfer, especially if you can get it for $10! Makes a nice gift too!...

thatmanguy says "Very handy and strong, but I wish the battery was detachable" about Black & Decker Drill SC1400

thatmanguy — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:10:32 GMT

The Black & Decker SC1400 is a great lithium ion drill/driver. It is powerful and the power lasts until the very end. I used it to drill many 3" wood screws while building my fence in the backyard. It was sold at Sears for a 4th quarter two years back and never returned. There are some downsides though. The drill is heavy and has a permanently attached battery, so once the battery runs out, the drill is garbage. Being a lithium-ion battery though, that'll be years from now, well worth the money....

thatmanguy says "The Ridgid R82007 is amazingly durable, strong, and compact" about Ridgid R82007

thatmanguy — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:04:08 GMT

The Ridgid R82007 12v Lithium Drill/Driver is an amazing piece of work! it is compact, strong, and has a few features that plain shut out the competition. First of all, when compared to the small, strong drills that are put out by Bosch and Milwaukee, the Ridgid's versatility is that it has a 3/8" chuck instead of a 1/4" collet. that means you can have almost any common bit in this drill. Also, the main selling point is the lifetime warranty! You cannot beat that! It even covers the batteries and the charger!...