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1. Hitachi DS14DVF3 14.4-volt Ni-Cad 3/8-inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit from Hitachi (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 2 to 5 weeks Price: $89.99

2. Black & Decker ASI300 Air Station Inflator from Black & Decker (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $38.99

3. Dremel 8000-03 10.8-Volt Lithium Ion Cordless Rotary Tool from Dremel (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $69.99

4. Dremel 750-02 Minimite 4.8-Volt Two-Speed Cordless Rotary Tool from Dremel (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $26.26

[no image] 5. Factory Reconditioned Bostitch U/CPACK300 3-Tool and Compressor Combo Kit from Bostitch (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $189.99

6. Makita BDF452HW 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/2-Inch Driver-Drill Kit from Makita (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $174.99

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1.		Belkin 12-Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector with Phone / Ethernet / Coaxial Protection and Extended Cord from Belkin Components Price: $19.88 Customer Review: This surge protector is a great value and a very feature laden product for it's type. The cord organizer is a very welcome addition. Once routed through to thier respective outlets the mass of attached AC cords no longer looks like an 'electrical porcupine' but instead as a very well designed and... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

2.		Belkin Pivot-Plug Surge Protectors from Belkin Components Price: $27.97 Customer Review: Most of the surge protectors that I have I am only able to connect a plug into about half of them - if I'm lucky. With this surge protector every outlet can be used because 2/3s of them swivel. Where I used to use two surge protectors now I only need one. Good product for a reasonable price.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

3.		Belkin 6 Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector from Belkin Components Price: $4.64 Customer Review: I bought this because it was cheap. Well, I got what I paid for. I plugged my TV, cable box, and wireless router into this strip and watched TV for awhile. It seemed to work fine. Then I walked across the room and opened a door and boom, all three of those devices went out. I'm not exaggerating, all... more info	Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

4.		Power Strip Liberator (5 Pack) Extension Cords from Ziotek Efilliate Price: $5.28 Customer Review: Product arrived quickly, cost was not bad, shipping cost was a little high. But what can you do...	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

5.		Jensen JP30 300 Watt Power Inverter from Recoton Price: $23.99 Customer Review: This power inverter worked great during a 1400 mile round trip, family vacation road trip over Christmas. It powered everything we plugged into it: cell phones, laptop & iPods. Only complaint would be the slightly noisy fan. Wasn't too noticeable, since I was able to place it in the armrest... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

6.		Power Line 0900-74 600-mA Universal AC-DC Adapter from PowerLine Price: $9.38 Customer Review: I bought this adapter for the baby monitor, because it stopped functioning. The power adapter has been working fine. It has a switch to change voltages, and its many output ports help in working with lots of devices! The cylindrical container with the adapter is very handy to store the ports that... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

7.		Wagner 905 1,500-Watt On-Demand Power Steamer and Cleaner from Wagner Spray Tech Price: $79.98 Customer Review: I will start out by saying I'm a terrible over-researcher. I look at every review for every product before I actually purchase one. This product exceeded my expectations by far. After reading a lot of the prior reviews, I was concerned about the quality of the attachments and the "noise" that was... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

8.		Power Line 0900-77A 1300-mA AC Adapter with USB Charging Port from PowerLine Price: $10.17 Customer Review: I bought two of these after my multi-volt adapter from The Shack did not have enough current to support my electronic devices. I checked both of them under load with a volt meter and the voltage was correct even drawing 1300 mA (1.3A). If you need multi-voltage power supply(s) that require high... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

9.		Black & Decker EM100B Energy Saver Series Power Monitor from Black & Decker Price: $85.50 Customer Review: The monitor is easy to set up and read with good instructions. We have southern california edison with a 5 tiered system. The monitor has gone to "sleep" (several times in 3 days which seems to have been solved by 2 new batteries in the monitor) which has interrupted continuous monitoring but... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

10.		6outlet Power Strip Platinum from Fellowes Price: $4.35 Customer Review: This is a pretty good power strip. The cord is very thick and fairly rigid. The outlets are oriented so any power bricks will cover at least two plugs. I prefer power strips where the outlets are oriented 90 degrees differently than this one. That way, you can usually fit a couple of power bricks... more info	Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

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Featured Tool Manufacturer: Porter-Cable

1.		Porter-Cable 690LR 11 Amp Fixed-Base Horsepower Router from Porter-Cable Price: $128.88 Customer Review: simply the best hand-held router i've ever owned. protected controls won't fill up with dust. excellent power and speed. simply the best	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

2.		Porter-Cable C2002-WK Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor with 13-Piece Accessory Kit from Porter-Cable Price: $179.00 Customer Review: I use this for my small painting business. It does have it's limitations from a CFM perspective, but if you use it within it's capabilities it is a nicely constructed unit. I've used it to power a texture sprayer, finish nailer and framing nailer with no problems. Granted the framing nailer dos not... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

3.		Porter-Cable 343K 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander Kit - Hook & Loop Pad from Porter Cable Price: $44.55 Customer Review: I've gone through two of these units and two of the previous model (333). Each time the bearings failed after three to six months of use. I talked to my finish carpenter and my stair builder and they both recommended a different brand (Milwaukee). I'm buying that next.	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

4.		Porter-Cable 7310 5.6 Amp 3/4-Horsepower Laminate Trim Router from Porter-Cable Price: $59.99 Customer Review: I use it every day on my job. I had a Porter-Cable Trim Router for seven years, so I had to buy another one. I cannot be without my router. they are good and thanks to Amozon I got my router for a reasonable price. Estanislau Alberto Montero	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

5.		Porter-Cable FR350A Round Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer from Porter-Cable Price: $190.00 Customer Review: I purchased this tool to reframe a cottage 6 years ago. Up until then I just borrowed a friend's or relative's tool. But with the long term project ahead of me I felt it was time for my own. I really didn't expect to be using it 6 years later but here I am & I love this gun. There are smaller... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

6.		Porter-Cable 4212 12-Inch Deluxe Dovetail Jig from Porter Cable Price: $169.00 Customer Review: If you buy this jig, you have to download the Supplementary Instruction Manual. There are lots of ways to use this jig that are not listed in the basic manual. Also page 14 lists all the alternative router bits you can use with it. [...]	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

7.		Porter-Cable 13904 5-Inch Hook and Loop Pad (for Model 333 Sander) from Porter-Cable Price: $15.14 Customer Review: The hooks on my sander wore out slowly, so I never thought too much about how the disks wouldn't really stick anymore. After replacing the pad - booja! It's like having a brand new sander!	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

8.		Porter-Cable 42690 Edge Guide (for Models 100, 690, 691, 693, 891, 892, 893 Routers) from Porter-Cable Price: $37.38 Customer Review: Judging from the photo of this item, it doesn't look all that impressive. When I received the package, I was surprised at how much it weighed. The reason? It's built like a tank! Very sturdy, very adjustable, and it locks down tight, holding the router in its iron grip. I very highly recommend this... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

9.		Porter-Cable 7424XP 6-Inch Variable Speed Polisher from Porter-Cable Price: $125.00	Click here for more information

10.		Porter-Cable 390K 5-Inch Low Profile Random Orbit Sander Kit with Hook & Loop Pad and Dust Collection from Porter-Cable Price: $129.00 Customer Review: My first sander of this type. I own 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 sheet and a couple of belt sanders of various brands. I Liked the reviews that I had read, and the product seems to live up to expectations. I have large hands and the grip seemed fine. It would be nice if the dust collection port was more easily... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

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Featured Tools: Lathes

1.		PSI TCLPROVS Turncrafter Pro VS Variable Speed Wood Lathe from PSI Woodworking Price: $246.40 Customer Review: I bought this lathe because most of the reviews were good, and it looked solid. Today, only after a few hours of use, maybe three or four, the motor refused to start. Flicking the switch a few times sometimes gets it going, but otherwise it's an 88 pound paper weight. While it was working I was... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

2.		JET JML 1014VSI 10-Inch-by-14-Inch Variable Speed Indexing Mini Lathe from JET Price: Too low to display Customer Review: Impressive little lathe. I bought mine about a year and a half ago, (March 2008) and I've been using it almost daily ever since. I love the way that its so quiet. I also have a Shop Smith Mark V and when running it in lathe mode, ( or any other) it makes so much noise that you can't hear anything... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

3.		JET JML 1014I 10 Inch X 14 Inch Indexing Mini Lathe from JET Price: Too low to display Customer Review: This is a truly nice piece of equipment for my use which is making fishing lures. I don't have the variable speed control which I now wish I had purchased. I would recommend you get that Jet lathe model because it will increase the projects you can do (such as painting).	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

4.		PSI TCLPROXB Extension Bed for PSI TCLPRO Turncrafter PRO Woodworking Lathe from PSI Woodworking Price: $42.08 Customer Review: Bought this a couple years ago and this lathe is still going strong. Great for pen and small bowl and vessel turning. Plenty of power and variable speed works great (a must have feature you won't regret paying a little more for). BTW, I considered the Jet model but found the Turncrafter had... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

5.		PSI TCLPlus Turncrafter Plus 2.5 Amp 7-1/2-Inch Swing-by-12-1/2-Inch between Centers 1/4-Horsepower Benchtop Woodworking Lathe from PSI Woodworking Price: $163.65 Customer Review: My husband was truly surprised when he opened his new lathe on Christmas. Although he had desired one for a length of time we never looked in to purchasing one. This one is called a mini lathe, but is not mini in features and function. He made his first project yesterday out of a piece of... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

6.		5" X 7" Mini Combo Lathe/Mill from Bolton Price: $549.00	Click here for more information

7.		JET 708359 JWL-1642EVS 16-Inch Swing 42-Inch between Centers 1-1/2 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed Woodworking Lathe, 115-Volt 1 Phase from WMH Tool Group Price: Too low to display Customer Review: I purchased this lathe because I already had the Jet 1014 and was happy with it except that I wanted a lathe with a larget swing and variable speed. I have now been using it for three months and have no complaints; it has met all of my expectations. Delivery was prompt and the carrier... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

8.		Grizzly H2669 Hobby Lathe from Grizzly Price: $46.95 Customer Review: I bought this with pretty low expectations given the price, but after using it a few times, I think this is a good basic hobby lathe, particularly if you are short on space and don't need a high precision tool. The tool rest is easy to move around, if a bit shaky at times, and the whole thing... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

9.		PSI Woodworking LCHSS8 HSS Wood Lathe Chisel Set, 8-Piece from PSI Woodworking Price: $59.35 Customer Review: Really decent quality set. Nice handle length and a great set - especially for a starter.	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

10.		9 pc SMALL MINI LATHE 1/4" C5 CARBIDE BIT SET from Anytime Tools Price: $17.99 Customer Review: The brazed joints on the carbide is solid and shows no evidence of having voids. The carbide is well formed although a couple of pieces might need to be touched to a green wheel before you use them to achieve a good surface finish. Anyone with any experience with brazed on carbide lathe tooling... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

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Featured Tools: Generators

1.		ETQ TG32P12 4,000 Watt 7 HP 207cc 4-Cycle OHV Gas Powered Portable Generator (Non-CARB Compliant) from Eastern Tools & Equipment Price: $359.99 Customer Review: We purchased this as a precaution against power cuts in bad weather for two reasons. Firstly my husband uses a non invasive ventilator to sleep with and secondly because we have a salt water fish tank which needs constant power. It is still in the box right now as shortly after delivery I had... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

2.		Honeywell HW2000i Portable Inverter Generator, 2000W Rated, 2100W Max Output (CARB and 50 State Compliant) from Honeywell Price: $479.00 Customer Review: Out of the box, it would not start, - 10 points. Called Honeywell...Said fill, fill it to the top with gas....guess they thing we are all Obama's...Think you, it was full. The telephone operator, read from a sheet, as if as an adult I'd not know to read the bloody manual, another -ten points. After... more info	Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

3.		ETQ TG72K12 8,250 Watt 13 HP 420cc 4-Cycle OHV Gas Powered Portable Generator with Electric Start (Non-CARB Compliant) from Eastern Tools & Equipment Price: $699.97 Customer Review: The generator after hooking it up will not power my forced air furnace the furnace's self diagnostic led blinks indicating a problem, further tests show the generator puts out 65 HZ not the 60HZ is states in the manual. I surely would not power up any computers or other sensitive devices to this... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

4.		Honeywell HW7500E 9375 Watt 15 HP 420cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Home Generator With Electric Start (Non-CARB Compliant) from Honeywell Price: $915.00 Customer Review: I am a woman alone and I wheel this generator out of my garage, fill it will gasoline and start it up with no problem. I am all wired legally in the cellar. I wasn't aware of any other shut off procedures aside from pressing the toggle switch, I guess I'll have to read the book! I... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

5.		All Power America APG3014 2,000 Watt 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Generator (Non-CARB Compliant) from All Power America Price: $199.99 Customer Review: I bought this generator last December and used it for the first time last weekend. We just went through a 3 1/2 day power outage here in New England. It ran our sump pump and refrigerator, alternating with a heater and computer. To make a long story short, this generator ran perfectly for the entire... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

6.		ETQ TG1200 1,200 Watt 2 HP 2-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator (Non-CARB Compliant) from Eastern Tools & Equipment Price: $139.99 Customer Review: Reasonably quick shipping from Amazon. Free shipping is always good. No damage during shipping. I bought this primarly for camping and as others have stated it runs very quiet. Starts easy and for me the feature I like most is it uses 50/1 mixture, same as my boat motor. Others use 30/1 which meant... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

7.		DuroMax XP4400E 4,400 Watt 6.5 HP OHV 4-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator With Wheel Kit And Electric Start (CARB Compliant) from Power Max Price: $479.99 Customer Review: Item was delivered exactly as described, and in perfect condition with the exception of a small amount of surface rust on the underside front support bar. Some light brushing and a few srokes of Rustoleum paint made everything fine.(not unusual for any steel unit, and I have had many) Performance of... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

8.		Blue Max GEN 1250 1250-Watt 2-Horsepower 2-Cycle Gas-Powered Generator from Blue Max Price: $139.42 Customer Review: run good not to nozey. U.P.S. shiping was a little ruff on it but got the best out of custemer serves .but it will not run over 800 watt's for a long time werth the money !	Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

9.		Blue Max GEN4000B 4,000 Watt 6.5 HP 4-Stroke OHV Gas Powered Generator from Blue Max Price: $329.99 Customer Review: As I write this, the Blue Max generator has been running for four straight days since the high winds took out power for most of southern New Hampshire on Feb. 25, 2010. It does what it's supposed to do and has paid for itself by keeping my basement from flooding by providing power to my sump pump. I... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

10.		Honeywell HW1000i 1,000 Watt 53cc Portable Gas Powered Inverter Generator (CARB Compliant) from Honeywell Price: $339.99 Customer Review: The honeywell generator, HW1000i is a great generator for the price. It does everything that is promises. However, within the first month of ownership, I have had a few things go wrong that were easy fixes assuming the owner has a basic grasp on small engine maintenance. I use my genny to charge my... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information