Tools and Reviews

Tools and Hardware Info and Reviews

Here at Tools and Reviews, we provide unbiased customer product info, prices, ratings, and reviews for thousands of tools in dozens of categories, and provide links to sites where you can make easy, secure purchases.

When you're shopping for tools, sometimes you know precisely what you need. Use our quick search to jump straight to the page for that tool and see what other customers say (plus see prices and buy if you're ready).

But sometimes you may not even know what it's called, but know who makes it or what category it might be in. That's where we come in. With our list of popular manufacturers, you can browse their selection. Say, for example, that you're looking for a Generac generator. No problem; see our Generac page. (Or, if you'd like to compare the Generac generators with other brands, go to our Generators page.) Or maybe you're looking for a lathe. See them all on one page in our Lathes category, or shop by brand (JET, Powermatic, Delta, Fisch, and more).

1. Dremel 761-03 7,000/14,000 RPM Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool from Dremel (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $22.71

2. Black & Decker ASI300 Air Station Inflator from Black & Decker (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $49.50

3. Dremel 750-02 Minimite 13,000 RPM 2 Speed 4.8-Volt Cordless Rotary Tool from Dremel (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $26.38

4. Fein MultiMaster FMM 250Q Top from Fein (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: Too low to display

5. Enjoy Cordless Freedom with Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Power Tools (Tools & Hardware)

6. Makita BDF452HW 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Driver Drill Kit from Makita (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $173.28

Browse Power Tools:

» Click here for top sellers in Power Tools

Power Tools

1.		Dremel 761-03 7,000/14,000 RPM Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool from Dremel Price: $22.71 Customer Review: I have Pugs and they are very sensitive to nail trimming. This works very well (I use it on the low speed) and neither of my Pugs seem to mind it. It is so expensive to take them to the veterinarian for nail care, and this was not cost prohibitive.	Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

2.		Belkin 12-Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector with Phone / Ethernet / Coaxial Protection and Extended Cord from Belkin Components Customer Review: I purchased this unit to be the power supply for my newly created network center in my house. The outlets are well spaced for lots of power blocks, and still leave the center open for standard cords. Although I didn't need the extra long cord on the unit, the flat connector is a welcome addition.... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

3.		Black & Decker Outdoor 18-Volt Power Tool Collection from Black & Decker	Click here for more information

4.		PowerLine 12-Volt DC-AC / 1000 mA Power Socket with Enhanced Digital Power #0900-56 from PowerLine Price: $10.90 Customer Review: A must have device if you have the Jabra SP5050 hands free bluetooth cell phone device.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

5.		Dremel 750-02 Minimite 13,000 RPM 2 Speed 4.8-Volt Cordless Rotary Tool from Dremel Price: $26.38 Customer Review: I purchased this product as a last hope for trimming my Doberman's nails. To my amazement, it was the perfect solution. He calmly sits there while we grind away the nails a little at a time. A very quiet and efficient tool. I'm sure I'll find many other uses for it.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

6.		Black & Decker Alligator Lopper 4.5-AMP Electric Chain Saw #LP1000 from Black & Decker Price: $99.00 Customer Review: After years of trimming, I finally have a tool that makes tree trimming a breeze. Perfect for those jobs too big for a hand pruner but too bothersome for a chainsaw. I only wish I had this item years ago.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

7.		American Lawn Mower Company Reel Mower Sharpening Kit #SK-1 from American Lawn Mower Company Price: $16.78 Customer Review: Part of owning a reel mower is sharpening the blades. It cuts better and requires less energy from you to do a good job. All this kit provides is a paste that is the same as valve lapping compound from a FLAPS (friendly local auto parts store) and a handle. I think you'll find that a jar... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

8.		Garrity Power Lite 3 LED Crank Light (Titanium Silver/Black) from Garrity Price: $9.78 Customer Review: Did a bit of research on wind-up flashlights before this Crank Light from Garrity was ordered, and have no regrets about this choice. Was simply looking for a reasonably priced crank or wind-up emergency flashlight without any frills, but one that was built well and might last a few years. Came... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

9.		Xantrex Technologies XPower Plus 400-Watt Inverter #851-0400 from Xantrex Technologies Price: $31.70 Customer Review: Purchased this for a trip from NJ out to Pittsburgh, then on to Chicago and back. We have 2 children we were going to purchase DVD players for, but I decided to use my IBM Lenovo Thinkpad from work to let them watch from the back seat of the car. Problem was that the battery would only last about 2... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

10.		Belkin SurgeMaster 6-Outlet Surge Protector (4', 709 Joules) from Belkin Components Price: $7.53 Customer Review: Had an arc jump from this unit while I was attempting to plug a component in. I thought that I was going to fry my DVD player.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

1 - 10

Portions © Amazon.com, Inc.

Featured Tool Manufacturer: Porter-Cable

1.		Porter-Cable 343K 5-inch Random Orbit Sander Kit - Hook & Loop Pad from Porter Cable Price: Too low to display Customer Review: This sander requires 8 hole hook and loop, the old model 333 that I replaced with this took 5 hole hook and loop. They are NOT interchangeble. Fortunately the 5 hole pad from my 333 fits this, because I have about $80 worth of 5 hole sand paper and I sure didn't want to mess with trying to sell it... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

2.		Porter-Cable C2002-WK Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor w/13-piece Accessory Kit from Porter-Cable Price: Too low to display Customer Review: This Porter-Cable Pancake Compressor is a great buy. My cousin purchased one a few years ago and it has helped him totally refurbish his summer home, with ease! I went on his recommendation of this unit, and couldn't be happier! I ordered it, and it was received within a week.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

3.		Porter-Cable FR350A Round Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer from Porter-Cable Price: $183.86 Customer Review: Surely Porter Cable did NOT make this! Brand NEW out of the box and it would not drive 3" nails? Bought mine on sale at Home Depot and fortunately they allowed me to return it. I have used nailers over 15 years and could not believe this. Shame on you Porter Cable for advertising this gun will shoot... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

4.		Porter-Cable PIN100 1/2-Inch to 1-Inch 23-Gauge Pin Nailer from Porter-Cable Price: $99.95 Customer Review: you can shave the noze of the nailer with a grinder by taking off a 1/32 or even a 1/16. that should set the pins below the surface i've done it with several guns and it works just fine, just adjust the pressure if you have to!!!!!	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

5.		Porter-Cable CFNBNS Three Nailer and Compressor Combo Kit from Porter Cable Price: $279.00 Customer Review: I have used the compressor with the finish nailer and stapler that comes with this kit, as well as a PC framing nailer I bought separately. It is loud and if at all possible, I try to keep the compressor in a different room from the one I am working in. Other than that, it has made my crown molding... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

6.		Porter-Cable 690LR 11 Amp 1-3/4 Fixed Base Horsepower Router from Porter-Cable Price: $106.66 Customer Review: I needed a couple of routers to go with my Leigh dovetail jig and these were the most inexpensive good name routers I could find. I bought 2 of them and set one up for tails and one for pins and just leave them set up for that one task. They perform flawlessly and now I can just grab them and know... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

7.		Porter-Cable 42690 Edge Guide (for Models 100, 690, 691, 693, 891, 892, 893 Routers) from Porter-Cable Price: $40.71 Customer Review: This tool is very effective in accurately following an edge with a router freehand. I recommend is highly.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

8.		Porter-Cable Gravity Feed Spray Gun #PSH1 from Porter-Cable Price: $83.73 Customer Review: I bought this spray gun and used it for about a year and it worked great I didn't clean the gun good after a few spray runs and I had a lot of water in my air compressor, these two things made my spraying a real hell. I bought another type of gun for spraying and I found I didn't have the... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

9.		Porter-Cable 7424 3.7 Amp 6-Inch Variable-Speed Random-Orbit Polisher from Porter-Cable Price: $130.00 Customer Review: It was great to receive my polisher so quickly and it has really done as much or more than I expected. Thank you Amazon.com for being an important part of my being able to make this purchase. Boyd Sprague	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

10.		Porter-Cable PTA10 12 Piece 1/2-Inch Metric Deep Impact Socket Set from Porter Cable Price: $21.09 Customer Review: The quality of these sockets rival the best American tools that you can find at a fraction of the cost. Nice finish with no roughness around the edges. Nice tray to keep them organized and shipped for free. can't beat it with a stick.	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

1 - 10

Portions © Amazon.com, Inc.

Featured Tools: Lathes

1.		HTC HTC2000 Universal Mobile Base from HTC Price: $63.13 Customer Review: Perfect for my needs. I have a smallish garage and this allows for me to store my tools along the outer wall and pull them into the center when I need them. I have an older version that I bought a few years ago at Sears and this is by far easier to set up and use. It also feels more stought than the... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

2.		PSI Woodworking LCHSS8 8 Piece HSS Wood Lathe Chisel Set from PSI Woodworking Price: $52.80 Customer Review: At $6.50 a tool you get what you pay for, not a bad purchase for the price. Next time I will pay more and get better quality. I had to re-temper the tips, because they would hold an edge.	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

3.		PSI Woodworking CSC3000C Barracuda Wood Lathe Key Chuck System from PSI Woodworking Price: $149.60 Customer Review: This is the chuck I turn to (sorry) most often and I think works the best. It's lots cheaper than the Nova and works as well or better. For those that find the jumbo jaws too small, get the Bill Grumbine video and then make the compression chuck he shows you...you'll never use the jumbo jaws again.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

4.		PSI TCLPROVS Turncrafter Pro VS Variable Speed Wood Lathe from PSI Woodworking Price: $246.40 Customer Review: I researched many midi-lathes and happy I made the right choice. The unit is everything as advertised. I also bought the PSI chuck system and this has proved to be a necessity. I also like the 3 year warranty. Jeff	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

5.		PSI Woodworking LCENTSS22 #2 MT w/ 1-Inch Crown Super Wood Lathe Drive Center from PSI Woodworking Price: $15.03 Customer Review: Drive center does not hold wood securely. Lathe drive will continue while billet in lathe stops, Even with substantial pressure from tail stock. Probem more pronounced in hard wood. I would not recommend this product.	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

6.		PSI Woodworking CJAWFJ2 Jumbo Flat Jaws from PSI Woodworking Price: $23.91 Customer Review: This part is extremely well made and comes with 2 sets of clamping bolts. It will definitely last a lifetime. The packing was not all that impressive; this part was covered with congealed oil intended to protect against rust but has the effect of making the new owner spend considerable time cleaning... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

7.		PSI Woodworking LCMINI2 Mini 5 Piece HSS Wood Lathe Chisel Turning Set from PSI Woodworking Price: $24.75 Customer Review: Using High Speed Steel (HSS) means much less tool sharpening. This is especially true with micro-sized tools. At the low online price, these woodturning tools are a great value. Also, when I had one minor issue with the first set I received, ASI replaced it immediately (within 3 days). I am very... more info	Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

8.		Jet 708355 JML-BE Bed Extension for 708351B JML-1014 Lathe from JET Price: $66.99 Customer Review: Hooks right up to the Jet 1040I with no trouble at all and adds much needed room for larger items. As solid as the lathe; exceptional construction. If you get a Jet mini-lathe, you need this for the price!	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

9.		PSI LCENTLT2 #2MT Heavy Duty Live Lathe Center from PSI Woodworking Price: $16.85 Customer Review: I bought this for pen turning to prevent my other live centers from getting dulled. It is a nicely made live center, but I have to admit I have used it very little so I can't say how well it will hold up.	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

10.		PSI TCLPROXB Extension Bed for PSI TCLPRO Turncrafter PRO Woodworking Lathe from PSI Woodworking Price: $35.20 Customer Review: Apparently I didn't learn from my experience when I bought the lathe. PSI made good when the first lathe they sent me died immediately with a puff of smoke. For this I give them credit. There is a lot of play in the fit when you mate the extension to the lathe bed. That is just a little annoying. In... more info	Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

1 - 10

Portions © Amazon.com, Inc.

Featured Tools: Generators

1.		Xantrex Technologies XPower Plus 400-Watt Inverter #851-0400 from Xantrex Technologies Price: $31.70 Customer Review: Purchased this for a trip from NJ out to Pittsburgh, then on to Chicago and back. We have 2 children we were going to purchase DVD players for, but I decided to use my IBM Lenovo Thinkpad from work to let them watch from the back seat of the car. Problem was that the battery would only last about 2... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

2.		Blue Max 4,000 Watt 6.5 HP OHV Gas Powered Generator (Non-CARB Compliant) #3237 from Blue Max Price: $269.99 Customer Review: I bought this generator in the fall of 2007, set it up and stuck it away in a corner of the garage. I don't even think I put stabil in it. We had a power outage 2 weeks ago that lasted a couple days. The generator started right up, ran the fridge, lights, and tv. The food in the fridge cost more... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

3.		Blue Max Wheel Kit For 4,000 Watt Generator #3359 from Blue Max Price: $25.49 Customer Review: The wheel kit really made the generator portable. The broken English instructions were a bit vague and hard to follow. The quality of the components were above average.	Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

4.		Blue Max 1,250-Watt 2 HP 2-Cycle Gas-Powered Generator (Non-CARB Compliant) #3241 from Blue Max Price: $112.99 Customer Review: Received in great condition and it started on the first pull. A bit noisy, but not offensive. A lot quieter than a gas weed whacker! Some smoke as is expected in a 2 cycle motor. Easy to carry and fuel. It makes the light bulbs and TV work. What else do you need?	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

5.		Eastern Tools & Equipment 4,000 Watt 6.5 HP 210cc 4-Cycle OHV Gas Powered Portable Generator (Non-CARB Compliant) #TG4000 from Eastern Tools & Equipment Price: $377.77 Customer Review: I purchased this generator before its recent price increase, and thought it was an exceptional value for a backup generator I live in Houston and wanted it for emergency power. It had the most important features I felt for a crisis in the south. Enough power to run a window a/c and fridge +... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

6.		Black & Decker 100 Watt Laptop Power To Go Cordless AC/USB Power Supply #CPI100B from Black & Decker Price: $38.89 Customer Review: i've been testing it for 1 week and this product is not bringing good results. it just doesn't work. it doesn't recharge anything. i think i'll return it if it keep not working! is very big!	Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

7.		PowerMax 4,400 Watt 6.5 HP OHV Gas Powered Generator With Wheel Kit (CARB Compliant) #XP4400 from Power Max Customer Review: I purchased the PowerMax 4400 for emergency use and had it running for 26 flawless hours over the last weekend. This unit has an amazing number of features (other reviews have detailed them) and is very transportable. I used it to power lights, a coffee maker and radio transmitters, and the... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

8.		Xantrex Powerpack 600 Watt Jumpstarter, Power Inverter and Backup Power Source from Xantrex Technologies Customer Review: worked great the 3 times I used it but after a week long trip it refused to recharge so now a great paperweight but very pricy for the 3 times I used it sadly it just out of warrety	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

9.		Xantrex Technologies XPower Powerpack 1,500-Watt Portable Backup Power System #802-1500 from Xantrex Technologies Price: $334.59 Customer Review: Amazon lies, the list price is almost $100 less than they advertise on here. This unit is great if you take care of it (ie DO NOT GET IT WET) and use an automatic transfer switch (if you are using it for sump pump backup).	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information