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

2. Dremel 8000-03 10.8-Volt Lithium Ion Cordless Rotary Tool from Dremel (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $67.99

3. Rockwell RK5102K Sonicrafter Deluxe 72-Piece Kit from Rockwell (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $179.00

4. Rockwell RK5107K Sonicrafter 73-Piece Complete Professional Kit from Rockwell (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $179.00

5. Factory-Reconditioned Bostitch U/BT200K-2 5/8-to-2-Inch 18-Gauge Brad Nailer from Bostitch (Tools & Hardware) Price: $32.99

6. Dremel 750-02 Minimite 4.8-Volt Two-Speed Cordless Rotary Tool from Dremel (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $25.99

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1.		Belkin 12-Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector with Phone / Ethernet / Coaxial Protection and Extended Cord from Belkin Components Price: $17.14 Customer Review: I like this product a lot. It's very thin, only an inch thick at most on the plug part. The one thing I would change is to give it more hanging options. It only has two holes in the back and they only hang one way, with the cord and the switch on top. I wish it had those cross looking holes... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

2.		Belkin 6 Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector from Belkin Components Price: $4.64 Customer Review: There's not too much to say about this surge protector. It's cheap and it provides power. I wish the outlets were rotated 90 degrees to make "wall warts" fit a bit better.	Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

3.		Belkin Pivot-Plug Surge Protectors from Belkin Components Price: $27.95 Customer Review: One reviewer mentioned that it was hard (or impossible) to plug things into the middle section. However, mine worked okay. I did have a push firmly to get it to go in, but I am able to use all the plugs, and it all works just fine.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

4.		Smart Strip SCG3 Energy Saving Power Strip with Autoswitching Technology from Smart Strip Price: $18.75 Customer Review: Works perfect right out of the box. Simple as that. I bought two. One is on my computer system and the other is on my TV stereo. Common since says that I will eventually save some money on energy cost. I have cable and elected to turn off my cable box also. When I turn on the TV I have to wait a... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

5.		Bye Bye Standby BBSBUSA Energy Saving Kit from Bye Bye Standby Price: $15.00 Customer Review: The fact that you can control 3 plugs independently and then up to 12 plugs in your house is pretty handy. I did some searching for wireless lamp controls and this was the best value. I have this hooked up to 2 Ikea lamps in the bedroom so this works nicely when we want 1 or both lamps on.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

6.		Jensen JP30 300 Watt Power Inverter from Recoton Price: $22.66 Customer Review: Will this product work when the engine is off? My jeep has extra plug in outlets with continuous power access with the engine off. I want to use my laptop in my car on my lunch break. Will the battery hold up for this draw amount? with the engine off? Thanks for your response. Sylvia :o)	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

7.		Black & Decker EM100B Energy Saver Series Power Monitor from Black & Decker Price: $76.99 Customer Review: After reading a ton of reviews on these different types of energy meters, I got excited and bought the "Kill a Watt EZ" meter by P3.... I didn't know about the EM100B at the time. I share this with you because i will assume you have heard about the "Kill A Watt EZ" as well, and maybe your on the... 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: $10.36 Customer Review: This AC Adapter satisfied all my needs given the cheap price I bought it for.	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

9.		Wagner 905 1,500-Watt On-Demand Power Steamer and Cleaner from Wagner Spray Tech Price: $66.00 Customer Review: I borrowed this from my brother in law who bought it at Costco. He liked it for cleaning his tile floor. But I tried it around the bathroom and kitchen. It did little more than a good product and a brush. The steam is ever where and you cannot see a thing you are doing. If you are using it on mold... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

10.		Power Line 0900-74 600-mA Universal AC-DC Adapter from PowerLine Price: $12.71 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

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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: overal satisfied with product. It handles the 1/2" bits very well as long as you don't overload the amount of cutting area. I did find the on/off switch a little awkward to operate.	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: $139.00 Customer Review: I have used Porter-Cable products for years and find that they set the standard as far as quality and durability. As for the compressor, I am not disappointed in its performance.	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: $190.00 Customer Review: My new Porter-Cable FR350A framing air nailer works great. The reviews from users were all superb, and the nailer lives up to all the reviews. Amazon made buying it very easy and for a good price. It was the first time I ever bought a tool this way, but I'll do it the same way again next time. My... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

4.		Porter-Cable 7424XP 6-Inch Variable Speed Polisher from Porter-Cable Price: $122.25	Click here for more information

5.		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

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 7518 Speedmatic 15 Amp 3-1/4 HP Fixed Base 5-Speed Router from Porter-Cable Price: $333.00 Customer Review: I bought the Jointech cabinet maker system last spring, and this works well with it. Powerful yet variable speed makes it perfect.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

9.		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

10.		Porter-Cable PC418C-2 18-Volt Cordless 4 Tool Combo Kit from Porter-Cable Price: $185.66 Customer Review: this product is available at lowes for less, though its a good set not ment for a contractor	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 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.		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

4.		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

5.		JET JML 1014I 10 Inch X 14 Inch Indexing Mini Lathe from JET Price: Too low to display Customer Review: This is an older model lath requiring manual changing of the belt. The newer model has an automatic speed changer. The product is cast iron and very stable. Has the ability of being attached to a bench. The packing used to ship the lath is too light for the weight. My unit had been dropped and the... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

6.		PSI Woodworking LCMINI2 Mini 5-Piece HSS Wood Lathe Chisel Turning Set from PSI Woodworking Price: $24.75 Customer Review: I am a novice wood turner and I bought these tools for the price. Though I should have expected it, these tools were very cheap quality. I've had to regrind them two to three times on centered pieces. They chip and break easily, and my bowl gouge metal actually bent because it couldn't take the... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

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

8.		Grizzly H2669 Hobby Lathe from Grizzly Price: $46.95 Customer Review: I attached my heavy duty drill to this thing and turned one small chess piece and my drill burnt up. Not so sure I want to try repeating the experience. Otherwise, it works very well.	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

9.		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

10.		Jet 708376 JWL-1220 12-inch X 20-inch Wood Lathe from Jet Price: $449.99 Customer Review: My husband and I are new to turning. We purchased the Jet 1220 lathe and are very happy with its performance. The only thing we would like to see change is where the light is positioned on the machine. I was very impressed with delivery I was promised within two weeks and had it in less then one... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

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Featured Tools: Generators

1.		Honeywell HW2000i Portable Inverter Generator, 2000W Rated, 2100W Max Output (CARB and 50 State Compliant) from Honeywell Price: $489.00 Customer Review: fast shipping, upon receiving generator, it would not start. contacted authorized warranty repair center. took 2 weeks to repair. found bad carburater gasket. no money out of my pocket, but was disapointed not being able to use it right away. good warranty on this porduct. easy starting now and runs... more info	Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

2.		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: Purchased unit which arrived with a smashed air filter housing. Website says you can't return it to Amazon but thankfully I had not put gas in it yet and Amazon promptly sent another one. I tried contacting the manufacturer via their website and never received a response. I hope I never need... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

3.		ETQ TG32P12 4000 Watt 7 HP 207cc 4-Cycle OHV Gas Powered Portable Generator (Non-CARB Compliant) from Eastern Tools & Equipment Price: $359.99 Customer Review: Great product, started on the first pull, starts every time. very good geal on the price and shipping. If you live in the country, you should have one. Can't say enough about the generator.	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

4.		ETQ TG1200 1,200 Watt 2 HP 2-Cycle Gas Powered Portable Generator (Non-CARB Compliant) from Eastern Tools & Equipment Price: $110.00 Customer Review: I bought mine thru a Pep Boys - same as this one listed. And it did in fact work quite nicely when I needed it - camping, or when the power went out. But when it was COLD - and it sat, the lubricant they used on the pull start turned into glue, and caused the catch pawl (starting dog) WHICH IS ALL... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

5.		Honeywell HW7500E 9375 Watt 15 HP 420cc OHV Portable Gas Powered Home Generator With Electric Start (Non-CARB Compliant) from Honeywell Price: Too low to display Customer Review: I purchased this generator in 2008 and did not have to use it. It arrived damaged and amazon sent a new one out no questions asked. This year however I have had to run it over 30 hours due to bad weather. I am very pleased with amazon and this generator it's not a Honda, but for the price it can't... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

6.		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

7.		Honeywell HW1000i 1,000 Watt 53cc Portable Gas Powered Inverter Generator (CARB Compliant) from Honeywell Price: Too low to display Customer Review: When i first opened the box, I placed high grade 15w-40 oil. Placed 93 octane gas in it. Manual says use nothing less that 87 unleaded gas. And says not to use ethonal or oxigenated mixed gas which is hard to find now. I have started it without any trouble, took 3 pulls the first time, 2 everytime... more info	Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

8.		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: $429.99 Customer Review: I got this at my husband's request. He wanted this (for his Christmas present) as an emergency generator, especially in case of Earthquakes for our Northern California home. So far, so good!! It is a little less portable than we would have liked, (quite heavy) but is adequate. The electric start is... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 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: Purchased this unit, unpacked it and found no defects as written in previous reviews. Purchased a wheel kit from HARBOR FREIGHT [...]. It is designed for a 13 hp unit, so it is much more robust than the suggested wheel kit. The HARBOR FREIGHT kit is not an exact fit, but with drilling -4- holes in... more info	Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

10.		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: It's confusing to see some people mention 13HP and others 14HP engines. Mine happens to be the 14HP flavor. Mine came with damage from the shipping company but nothing too serious. A broken motor mount was the worst. But, the company said they will gladly send out replacement parts right away. This... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information