Tool Sets Reviews

Took a while to received but I am happy with them. I bought this set for our Office.

This tool set is the basic toolset that every home should have! The tools are built to last without the price.

My girlfriend uses them to trim mold flash off her miniatures. She says they work great for that task. The only thing she didn't like was they were oily when they arrived. I don't think they can ship any other way to prevent corrosion.

These files are just the right size and type for removing `flash' and mold lines off of plastic and soft metal hobby miniatures and models. And they come in all the shapes and contours to smooth out just about any work piece. However, they do manage to collect quite a bit of filed plastic & metal dust in their grooves. I recommend a good wire brush as a cleaning accessory.

This set's also a pretty good value. I've seen other hobby file sets that cost just as much or more than this one, and have only six or eight files.

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These are pretty amazing for the price.

In fact, I bought a Japanese chisel at Woodcraft a few weeks before, and it was twice as much (per chisel), and exactly the same, except for the decals/labels. They appear to be precisely the same chisels that are sold at much higher prices elsewhere.

They are actually made in Japan, if you are curious, as opposed to "Japanese" chisels made somewhere else. These days, you can never be certain.

The handles could be just a little longer, but I am not complaining.

If you're looking for a decent set of chisels, this set should do perfectly fine. I flattened the backs in an evening, sharpened them the next. They hold an edge very well. For the price, you just can't go wrong.

I gave the set 4 stars simply because the finish on the handles could be better.

These are average clamps - they do have a nice finish. Paint on the C and copper coating on the screw. HOWEVER...the screw is VEWY WOBWY in the clamp. I would be reluctant to stress the clamp too much! Grizzly ain't givin nothin away after you pay for shipping. If you need a big number of ~somewhat~ cheesy clamps you can't beat the price. Doubt if I would use 'em for welding or an application that had sprung stress.

While the prvious reviewer said he found that thir was to much woble in the threads I have not had such a problem. I had bougt eight 6" and twelve 4" and have been great I have used them all extensivly for welding primarily lots of 1/2" steel plate and have crankd them as tight as posible and had absolutly on throble. Thanks grizzly for good cheap produtcs.

This tap and die set is just what I needed for small home projects. The case is crap and needs a rubber-band to keep it shut so the taps and dies dont fall out. 3 stars

I have had this same exact set for over ten years and have never broke one. HANSON makes the taps and dies for SNAP-ON so you know they are quality!

For the price, this 12-volt cordless drill by Hitachi cannot be matched. It is reliable, durable, lightweight, comfortable in its use, and the battery life is well above average.

I am a professional auto mechanic, and use it on a daily basis as a light-duty electric nut driver. My only criticism is that the self-locking chuck is too quick to release when challenged by the laws of physics...which was easily cured by an extra twist with a pair of channel locks.

I use an 18-volt Ryobi for most of my home projects, and the 12-volt Hitachi is a far superior tool, and at considerably less expense - more compact, superior battery life, and lighter weight give it a clear advantage over the heavier, bulkier Ryobi.

This tool is a must for non-professional home-improvement types, and professionals may be surprised by the overall versatility and usability of this tool.

Weight and price lured me to this drill. I work in a cabinet shop and found the 18 volt yellow and 14.4 volt red drills the other blokes had a bit bulky and heavy for all-day use (plus, I have access to their drills and our electric ones, as well). For screw and glue assembly this drill is a gem--it delivers just enough torque to sink everything home and won't break the heads off coarse drywall screws. Pre-drilling / Countersinking operations take a little longer than with more powerful models (and since time is money, I often keep a second, more powerful drill handy for the pre-drilling. I've drilled pocket holes with this Hitachi from time to time, but prefer to use an electric drill (or a heavy cordless drill on a jobsite) with the Kreg jig. I've also drilled dowel holes in 1 3/4 Mahogany with this drill--not without some effort, though. The light weight and compact size of this drill have come in handy for all of us--several corners in a recent kitchen remodel could only be reached with this drill, not with the larger cordless units.

My purchase of this drill prompted one shop member to purchase an even lighter 9.6 volt yellow brand. Initial impressions are that the two are about equal. One disadvantage to the yellow 9.6 volt is that it cannot be stood upright on its base. Since each falls in the same price range, I'd recommend the Hitachi for this one reason.

Battery expenditure is fairly frequent, and perhaps a negative for some reviewers / readers. But keeping the spare in the charger has never left me without juice. Just remember to take the charger to the job site!

I can't comment yet on the longevity of the batteries (still going strong after a year of daily use). When they do finally die, I'll be able to get two for 70 bucks by purchasing another drill! (not bad, since some brands charge 70 bucks for one battery alone). Also worth noting is that Hitachi makes a 12 volt hammer drill that uses the same batteries.

I really don't use the flashlight, but it is nifty in that the head angles and it is free-standing. Rather, I use the flashlight's space in the case for bits and so on The case, by the way, is not as rugged as other brands (especially the sliding hinges). My assumption is that Hitachi has eliminated the frills of a great case to keep the price low.

For the price and performance, this little Hitachi is a great buy. It probably all a home do-it-yourselfer needs, and again, it works for 90% of the jobs in the shop. It has taken some abuse and suffered some job site falls, but has not been damaged. Yes, eventually, I will be buying a second, heavier duty drill--probably the red 14.4 workhorse (now that it has been beefed up to well over 400 lbs. of torque), but a second drill will simply complement, not retire this drill. I highly recommend this little Hitachi.

I am very pleased with the quality of the Mini Pen Lathe by Jet and other than the obvious limitations of a machine that is a small version of the larger ones, it performs well. I am disappointed that the paperwork with the lathe does not include information to order replacement or accessory parts. Also, it is listed as a two-speed lathe but the manual does not describe how to achieve those two speeds. It appears to operate on the higher of the two RPMs. If you have any interest in future lathe work that might require a slightly larger lathe, you should consider it at this time. Upgrading can get expensive, as I have found out.

This pen lathe is the perfect tool if all you want to do is make pens and maybe a small box. you cannot turn anything larger than about 2" diameter but that's not the point of this little marvel.
Setup is trivial but the integrated wrenches for adjusting the toolrest and stop are clumsy to use. A wing nut would be better! (OK, kidding a little). Changing speed is a belt change that is easy to do but there is no hand wheel for manually turning the mandrel. This is a problem during finishing and sanding but is minor since you can turn it at the housing due to it's small size and inertia.

Don't but this lathe for the crummy tools in the box, however. Get a "real" set of chisels with this. What do you expect, though, when you can get these as low as $99 at times (on sale)?

You will need to clamp this down (and it has mounting holes if you prefer) but I use two 3" spring clamps and that's all the holding power it needs.

This set contains everything you need to paint any room in the house! The only thing missing is an long extension rod, to reach those high places, and a drop cloth (Advertised to have a drop cloth - It does NOT have one!)... The rollers are perfect for flat finishes and the little one is great for those hard to reach places, like b/w moldings. The brush is perfect for trim work. The tray is a little flimsy, but it does the job. What more could you ask for at this price! The only problem is, waiting for it to arrive... Buy it now, so you don't have to wait 10 days to arrive at you door!

Set had most of the tools needed to paint an entire room. Good quality at a good price.

I got this for working on computers and other small electronics and it does the job nicely. The false bottom holds all of the heads that would normally sit near the top of the screwdriver. I'd gladly give it up for a light though.

Solid easy to use, versitle tool. Bits are easily accessible. Direction is easily adjusted.

I actually don't even know what the thing looks like, or even own any tree that I could pick fruit from, for that matter. BUT I was interested to know how many out there had read the NY Times article mentioning this wonderful tool for picking fruit. If you have please click on this review being helpful.

For those of you wanted to know more about the product here are some quotes from the New York Times article:
" It's adjustable with a wing nut so you can pick fruit at different angles,"
"The handle and head come apart using a mechanism like a seatbelt. The company makes more than 60 different heads that connect to the pole - loppers, pruners, saws for trimming trees."
"Now that you own the handle you can go out and get other attachments. We sell a broom, a pond net, a swimming pool net."

Full article can be seen by the link:
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The entire line from WOLF-Garten is just the highest quality available. The fruit picker is no exception. I can reach about 16' into the tree with this set, and the picker itself coddles the fruit.