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Hitachi vs. Bosch vs. Makita: Making the Sliding Compound Mitre Saw Decisio
2007-02-09 19:48:14
$500 is a lot of money. Laying WAY upwards of half-a-grand for a 12″ mitre saw is not something you should do every time a wild hare bites you. If you’re not shopping around for the BEST VALUE for that much cash you should take a look at the great deals I can get you on the Brooklyn Bridge. Anyways, we had a ToolCrib visitor write in recently asking about sliding compound mitre saws. He said: “I am trying to decide between buying a 12″ hatachi sliding mitre saw or the bosch. any tips?” We rounded up the usual suspects over at WoodNet and FamilyWoodworking to make sure we’re finding the best mitre saw for this guy instead of just steering him towards the most expensive one like our boss said too (right Charlie . So here’s what your friendly WoodNetters had to say: Bill_de: Send him both and let him return the one he doesn’t want. Then you can sell the returned one here at a very big discount l_bilyk Another bosch guy here Why? Buil...
More About: Comp , Hitachi , King , Pound , Akita

59.1% Off. 3 Left! Factory-Reconditioned DeWalt DC385KR 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cord
2007-02-09 19:48:14
2,900 strokes per minute. No cord. $143.81. But HURRY. With ONLY THREE LEFT folks will be buying these saws and reselling them on eBay for a profit. The only thing you’ll love more than cordless 1″ stroke depth and 2,900 strokes per minute is that you’re saving 59.1% off of retail on your Fact ory -Reconditioned DeWalt DC385KR 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Reciprocating Saw. Hop on it pilgrim, only three seats left on the reciprocating saw express! (similar saw featured in Cutting Fruit with Power Tools) Tags: Deal of the Day, Factory Reconditioned, DeWalt DC385KR, Cordless Reciprocating Saw
More About: Dewa , Left , Condition

Cutting Fruit with Power Tools
2007-02-09 19:48:14
Sometimes you just have to use what you’ve got. Like when Charlie Slagle’s Katrina mission trip needed to cut a water melon: Yes, that’s the DeWalt DC385K 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Reciprocating Saw you see there slicing melon. Later that evening Charlie and his crew filmed their first episode of “Cooking with Power Tool s .” Which fits very nicely with the video Adam found of high school kids using power tools to carve out hundreds of pumpkins. Anyone else have images or video of using power tools to chop fruit or vegetables? Not that we promote these kinds of things or anything
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49% off Delta 37-275X X5 Jointer After Rebate + Free Shipping
2007-02-09 19:48:14
Love must be in the air because you’re getting a SWEETHEART DEAL on this Delta Join ter. Well… that is if you buy one of the NINE that are left… Let’s do some math: List price: $1,110.49 Our price: $649.00 Shipping : FREE (through February the 14th…) Rebate: $100 Your price: $549.00 That’s a total savings of 49% plus free shipping! So now you’re feeling the sting of cupid’s arrow, right. Shoot back at him by clicking and getting more familiar with this Delta 37-275X X5 Professional 6-Inch 1 Horsepower Jointer! There are nine left, and free shipping ends on February 14th so get it quick! Tags: Delta Rebate, Deal of the Day, Delta Jointer, Delta 37-275X X5 Jointer
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The Tools it Takes to Install a Tee Bar Ceiling You Can Be Proud Of
2007-02-09 19:48:14
“What tools does it take to install a tee bar ceiling?” We got this question from a visitor recently here at Tool Crib.com. I could logically suggest a ladder, but I didn’t know beyond that. I went to WoodNet.net and asked the friendly Woodnetters to help me out a little. And help they did! Check out this link for the complete thread… and join WoodNet if you have questions or would like to help others with woodworking or power tool questions. Here are the tools the Woodnetters suggested: 1) Boxman suggested a rotary laser level. 2) Noo noted that you’re gonna need a Ceiling Tile Hanger Driver. He suggested the Irwin. 3) blackhat listed: a) A good pair of snips for cutting track. b) A sharp utility knife and a drywall square for cutting tiles. c) A decent cordless drill d) Good wire cutters unless they are using plastic hangers. e) A quality 16′ x 1″ tape measure. 4) BillH said “If you are pop riveting then a hand punch would be handy.&...
More About: Tools , Take , Tall , Proud