Saturday, June 19, 2010

Senco PC0973 Upholstery Compressor Combo Kit Top Quality


So, I bought the kit. I have had this little guy for about a weekand here is what I think. The compressor itself is really light and generally quiet. It does recycle quite often. I tthink after shooting 7 or 8 brads with a brad nailer it would cycle and about the same for staples with the upholstery stapler. I do like it. The stapler is great and have had no problems. The onlly thing I had a problem with is the house, the quick connect from the gun leaks when the hose is not perfectly straight going into the gun. Normally this wouldn't be a problem, I would just get a new quick connect, when trying to remove it from the house the hex head on the quick connect stripped. I was using a tremendous amount of force and it wouldn't budge then the wrench just rounded off the head.

So you constantly need to pay attention to how you lay the gun down so you don't hear hissing and bleed out air. So I just connected a different hose as I have other compressors. I wouldn't want it as my only one, but it is a great second one.Get more detail about Senco PC0973 Upholstery Compressor Combo Kit.

Panasonic EYC143B 14-2/5-Volt Cordless Lithium Ion Impact Wrench/Drill and Driver Combo Kit with Light This instant


I am very happy with this tool set. I got this to replace my 15.6v panasonic drill that I was also very happy with. The new 14.4v tools are well made and designed. They are compact, lightweight, and well balanced. They are everything you would expect from panasonic. This review will mostly cover info that I was not able to find in the tools description.

The drill is compact and powerful with excellent speed control. The light on the base turns on and off with a button, it will turn off automatically if left on. It will not turn on automatically when the trigger is pulled like the mikita drill.

The flashlight is nice and fits in the drills hard plastic case. It comes with a spare bulb inside the light. It has a low battery warning light.

The impact wrench is my new favorite tool. It puts out about 136 ft/lbs. It is a ½ in impact wrench that comes with an adapter to a ¼ in. quick connect to make it function as an impact driver. It has incredible control, I went from taking lug nuts off my truck to setting a sheetrock screw perfectly with the same tool. I am very impressed with the power of this small cordless tool. It also has a light on the base.

The hard plastic case is well made and durable. It has better latches then the 15.6v case. The case holds the flashlight, charger, extra battery, and ether the drill or the impact wrench. There is room for some small bits in the case. It is about the same size as the 15.6v drill case

This kit also comes with a medium sized gate mouth tool bag with a panasonic logo in it and a clear plastic storage case with several compartments that could fit in the flashlights space in the drill case.Get more detail about Panasonic EYC143B 14-2/5-Volt Cordless Lithium Ion Impact Wrench/Drill and Driver Combo Kit with Light.

Factory-Reconditioned Milwaukee 0926-84 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit Immediately


This product looked brand new to me. I couldn't find a scratch or blemish on any piece. I would highly recomend this item.Get more detail about Factory-Reconditioned Milwaukee 0926-84 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit.

Bosch CPK30-36 36-Volt Reciprocating Saw/Hammer Drill Driver/Flashlight Combo Best Quality


I love Bosch tools and would have loved this tool set if I wasn't looking for something lighter for daily use. I am a service plumber/HVAC tech and I was looking for something to replace my Rigid 18V system with. The good news is that the Bosch 36V Litheon weighed the same as my Rigid 18V NiMH Hammer drill/driver. I never got this tool into the field but it felt like it was really well built with good balance. CPO Bosch was great to deal with when I told them that I wanted to return it they made it simple and I would definitely do business with them again. Brian HoskinsGet more detail about Bosch CPK30-36 36-Volt Reciprocating Saw/Hammer Drill Driver/Flashlight Combo.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Ridgid R963 X3 5 Piece 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Combo Kit Get it now!


I bought this combo for a kitchen remodel job and love it. Tools are solid, and the batteries last forever! Seriously, the charges on the Lithium Ion batteries last longer than any other technology I've ever owned. I have had Milwaukee, Makita, Porter Cable etc. all with NiCad or NiMh batteries - but this set outlasts them all! The other NiCad batteries only lasted a few years before you had to buy replacements, which cost as much as the tool itself. With a lifetime warranty on both the tools AND the batteries, how can you go wrong? As for the other reviewer saying these are heavy, I guess that depends on your point of reference...my Porter Cable circular is a tank and weighs as much, so these feel feather light by comparison, they are very powerful and have solid construction that should test Ridgid's LIFETIME WARRANTY! BTW, mine came with a snazzy 45 degree twisting Compact Florescent Light (CFL) rather than the light pictured here. The light is free-standing and should last 20 years at least. My only wish is that the set had the matching cordless Jigsaw rather than the compact impact driver (which I don't use that often), but I picked up the jigsaw separately for $89 at HD. I love my Ridgid R963 X3 5 piece 18-V LION tool set...and expect it to last decades! Pick one up today, you won't be disappointed.Get more detail about Ridgid R963 X3 5 Piece 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Combo Kit.

Bostitch CPACK1 2-in-1 Brad Nailer/Narrow Crown Stapler Tool and Compressor Buy Now


I bought this for my husband a few years ago. He tried to return it, fearing the "To Do" list would grow even longer if we had this tool around the house. He was right, the list grew, but even he thinks up new projects because this tool is easy to use and helps finish jobs faster.

This set is perfect for the regular person trying to complete DIY projects around the house. Everything you need is included in this set. Opening the box and looking at the dials, cords, etc. seemed daunting but don't worry - it was easy enough to set up. All you need to do is connect the hose, plug the air compressor in, give it a couple of minutes to power up, and the nailer is ready to go. There are 1,000 finishing nails already included. It weighs about 40-45 lbs and has a large black handle on top to help move it around (I can move it if I have to).

So far we have used it to put up crown molding, floor molding, make a cedar closet, and fix little items around the house. This gun is designed for small nails (finishing nails) and the compressor has 2.0 hp maximum but it is powerful enough to do the job.

You cannot beat the price for the work this one tool set will accomplish.
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Hitachi KC18DFL 18-Volt Lithium Ion Drill/Impact Combo Kit Order Now


You get what you pay for, and that's what you get here. A pretty good drill combo for the price. If you use a drill for a living, I'd look at a more expensive (and most likely better) combo.

The battery didn't last long with auger bits going through joists for some wiring. I'd give it 3 stars for heavy duty jobs. For screws and regular drill bits, I'd give it 5 stars. I'm not sure how long the battery life is for basic screwing because I haven't had any big jobs come up. I guess I'll find out when I get around to drywalling my garage.

The impact driver is AMAZING! Usually when I drive screws into old wood, I have to get a lot of leverage and put a ton of pressure behind the drill, and it still strips the screw a little. But with the impact driver, I can be stretched out in hard to reach areas, and the screws go in with little effort.

If you are looking at a combo pack or are wondering why do I need 2 drills, beleive me, they will come in handy.

They are also fairly compact which helps with the weight and the getting into tight spaces.

A trade-off of power for convenience. If that's ok with you then go for it.

One other thing. In researching Lithium Ion batteries, I found that they have a shelf life. In other words, the cells start dying immediately (anywhere from 5-20% per year I think, depending how they are used and stored). This combo is probably on close-out and was probably manufactured at least 2 or 3 years ago. Something to keep in mind. Wikipedia lithium-ion for some good research.Get more detail about Hitachi KC18DFL 18-Volt Lithium Ion Drill/Impact Combo Kit.