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1. Milwaukee 0490-22 4-Volt Lithium-Ion Screwdriver Kit from Milwaukee (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $69.99

2. Black & Decker ASI300 Air Station Inflator from Black & Decker (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $44.98

3. Fein MultiMaster FMM 250Q Top from Fein (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $399.00

4. Rockwell RK5102K Sonicrafter Deluxe 72-pc Kit from Rockwell (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $179.99

5. Hitachi C10FCE2 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw from Hitachi (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $139.00

6. Dremel 300-N/55 300 Series 1.15 Amp 5,000 to 35,000 RPM Variable Speed Rotary... from Dremel (Tools & Hardware) - Usually ships in 24 hours Price: $52.19

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1.		Belkin 12-Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector with Phone / Ethernet / Coaxial Protection and Extended Cord from Belkin Components Price: $26.27 Customer Review: I bought two of these, one for my TV system and one for the computer. I could not get the phone line circuit on either one to work I had to get a Radio Shack plug in to get the job done on the P/C	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

2.		Monster Cable MP AV600 Power Protector from Monster Cable Price: $13.04 Customer Review: Excellent value for the cost, I use this surge protector with a 5 piece stereo system set that has a Amp, PreAmp, Tuner, CD system and Cassette box. The sound quality is good, and I have had no problems, the code coloring allows me to compartmentalize each unit. The surge protector has a 5 year... more info	Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

3.		Belkin Pivot-Plug Surge Protectors from Belkin Components Price: $28.99 Customer Review: How does one geek out over a power strip? Let me count the ways... 1. Have you forever been frustrated with only using "some" of the outlets on your power strips due to the blocking size of most power adapters? This baby features adjustable, rotating power plugs so you can use EVERY SINGLE... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

4.		Belkin 6 Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector from Belkin Components Price: $8.74 Customer Review: I am taking one star off simply because the placement of the outlets makes using more than a couple of adapters difficult. A person really has to do some "fiddling" and re-arranging plugs to get use of the most of them. The shortish cord is no problem form myself, while it might be for others.more info	Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

5.		Smart Strip LCG3 Energy Saving Power Strip with Autoswitching Technology from Smart Strip Price: $30.34 Customer Review: As far as stated operation it works as it is supposed to once the parent device is turned off or on the other electronic (sibling) devices follow suit as promised. Going to be a while before I can determine if there are savings on my electric bill. If it pays for itself in the stated 6 weeks that... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

6.		Whistler PI-400W 400 Watt Power Inverter from Whistler Price: $25.75 Customer Review: I purchased this product to blow up an air mattress while out camping at Cook Forest, PA. It worked fine with the two large air mattresses. It does state to not use it to charge devices such as cell phones. I used it for my cell phone and it did charge it but the phone started to act up a little.... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

7.		Jensen JP30 300 Watt Power Inverter from Recoton Customer Review: exelent product plug whatever until a 13in tv, plug all as you stay at home!!	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

8.		PowerLine 0900-27 Global Power Travel Kit from PowerLine Price: $16.36 Customer Review: used in Germany...room started to smell, then heard a pop and converter smoked. Threw away. Be careful. read reviews and buy another brand	Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

9.		Toro 51585 Power Sweep 7 Amp 2-Speed Electric Blower from Toro Price: $22.03 Customer Review: I've had several electric leaf blowers. Most of them were fine for the yard and leaves, but if I wanted to quick sweep my garage/basement, they were so powerful that took all the dirty on the floor and just put into the air as dust, only to settle over everything. This is a small blower, 5... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

10.		Cobra CPI 1575 3000 Watt 12 Volt DC to 120 Volt AC Power Inverter from Cobra Price: $121.04 Customer Review: Product arrived under the specified delivery time. If mounting any distance from the battery, I would recomend using #2 gauge cable instead of the #4. This way you get no power drop to the unit and you can get full utilisation of the power needed. I would recomend this product.	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

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Featured Tool Manufacturer: Porter-Cable

1.		Porter-Cable C2002-WK Oil-Free UMC Pancake Compressor with 13-Piece Accessory Kit from Porter-Cable Price: $179.00 Customer Review: This is my second porter cable compressor. It appears to be as good as the first.. This would make it great...	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

2.		Porter-Cable FR350A Round Head 2-Inch to 3-1/2-Inch Framing Nailer from Porter-Cable Price: $209.99 Customer Review: Works great so far. I've only run about 500 nails through it(I'm remodeling my house one room at a time), but so far no problems. Great tool for the money, and my arm and shoulder thank me for it.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

3.		Porter-Cable 7424 4.0 Amp 6-Inch Variable-Speed Random-Orbit Polisher from Porter-Cable Customer Review: The Porter-Cable 7424 is a great piece of equipment for anyone who wants to wax/buff and polish their car. It is safe enough for a beginner to use without fear of damaging the paint on their car. Couple this unit with Lake Country Foam Buffing pads and you have a machine that fits right in detailing... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

4.		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: I have only had limited use with this sander on only one project but the evidence is clear. This is the best sander I have ever used. It is easy to control, does not wear you out, and the dust collection is great. Everyone should own one of these. Pricey, yes. But worth every penny.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

5.		Porter-Cable 7518 Speedmatic 15 Amp 3-1/4 HP Fixed Base 5-Speed Router from Porter-Cable Price: $322.74 Customer Review: I am please with the perfomance of this machine o far. The only problem is being mounted in a router table you have to keep blowind the sawdust out of the machine very ofting.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

6.		Porter-Cable 690LR 11 Amp Fixed Base Horsepower Router from Porter-Cable Price: $132.50 Customer Review: Okay, I haven't used this router much. My router table had issues, so I borrowed a friend's, which had this router mounted in it. It worked okay, and I know Porter Cable is the standard when it comes to routers, but I was very unimpressed. To adjust the height, you twist the body and clamp it... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

7.		Porter-Cable 343K 5-Inch Random Orbit Sander Kit - Hook & Loop Pad from Porter Cable Price: $59.00 Customer Review: I used this product on some fiberglass I was sanding. It did an excellent job or removing the old fiberglass so I could add a patch.	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

8.		Porter-Cable 13904 5-Inch Hook and Loop Pad (for Model 333 Sander) from Porter-Cable Price: $17.30 Customer Review: Sander is 13 years old and work fine but the pad had fallen apart. After installing this originall equipment pad I'm back in business.	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

9.		Porter-Cable 4212 12-Inch Deluxe Dovetail Jig from Porter Cable Price: $169.00 Customer Review: I am a first time dove tail jig user but the recommendations on this product were very high. I found that once you figure out exactly how to work this product the process goes quite well. The out of the box instructions were missing important details (clearer explanations) on setup and going online... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

10.		Porter Cable 8823 19.2-Volt 2.0 Amp Hour NiCad Slide Style Battery from Porter-Cable Price: $81.61 Customer Review: I Own A Porter Cable 19.2 Volt R9913 With 2 R9992 NiCad Battery Packs.This Is By Far One Of The Best. I Have Built 2 Decks That I Could Put 300 2 Inch Screws In Without A Problem. This Drill Has Been Used On The Weekends For 9 Years Without A Problem. As Kick A** A Drill It's Been, Without A... more info	Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

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Featured Tools: Lathes

1.		PSI TCLPRO Turncrafter PRO Midi 4 Amp 10-Inch Swing by 18-3/4-Inch between Centers 1/2-Horsepower Benchtop Woodworking Lathe from PSI Woodworking Price: $188.00 Customer Review: good lathe so far but changing speeds is a bit difficult and the belt comes off the pulleys too easily.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

2.		PSI TCLPROVS Turncrafter Pro VS Variable Speed Wood Lathe from PSI Woodworking Price: $246.40 Customer Review: My lathe arrived with holes in its box, lots of tape holding the box together and the packing styrofoam in lots of pieces, so that I was concerned about it's condition. Fortunately, its sturdy construction survived the shipper's handling (except for one mounting foot that I had to straighten)- I'm... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

3.		PSI Woodworking LCHSS8 8-Piece HSS Wood Lathe Chisel Set from PSI Woodworking Price: $59.35 Customer Review: I searched the Internet over and this seemed to be the best deal on chisels for beginner lathe work. For the cost the quality is satisfactory and the shipping was free, which I like very much. I only wish I could secure a deal similar to this from an American manufacturer. It seems that soon our... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

4.		JET JML 1014VSI 10-Inch-by-14-Inch Variable Speed Indexing Mini Lathe from JET Price: $459.99 Customer Review: After yutzing around trying to save a penny here and there, I finally aborted the Grizzly mini lathe and bought a REAL tool. This lathe works terriffic and is well worth the money. I have learned my lesson. No more Grizzly or the other junk, just go ahead and buy the Jet products. If you woodwork... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

5.		PSI TCLPROXB Extension Bed for PSI TCLPRO Turncrafter PRO Woodworking Lathe from PSI Woodworking Price: $42.08 Customer Review: I ordered this lathe for my husband. He was so impressed with it. A friend that has a expensive lathe wants one of these as it is more compact and easier to bring out to use and set up for quick jobs.	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

6.		JET JML 1014I 10 Inch X 14 Inch Indexing Mini Lathe from JET Price: $379.99 Customer Review: I looked for some time before purchasing the Jet Mini Lathe. I am very satisfied with my dedision to buy. Great quality with close tolerances in all moving parts. Wood recommend highly. I do wish I would have bought the lathe extension. I can still do it but should have at time of lathe... 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: PSI Woodworking LCMINI2 Mini 5-Piece HSS Wood Lathe Chisel Turning Set Good quality product for the price. More expensive and maybe better chisels are out there, but for the hobbiest, these tools are more than adequate. In a nice wooden box, these chisels feel good in the hand, and make... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

8.		Grizzly H2669 Hobby Lathe from Grizzly 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.		PSI Woodworking CSC3000C Barracuda Wood Lathe Key Chuck System from PSI Woodworking Price: $168.24 Customer Review: I bought this chuck just about a year ago. I have used it weekly since then and today bought the jumbo bowl jaws for it. The good: 1. Price. It's much cheaper than the high end products from Oneway, Vicmarc, etc. 2. Machining is adequate. No runout. Jaws hold well. 3.... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 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: I fretted and studied for some time before coming to a descision to purchase the Jet 1220 from Amazon. (of course the next week it was on sale elsewhere but even had I purchased the on sale and paid shipping it would have cost more than the Amazon with free shipping). The lathe was easily set... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

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Featured Tools: Generators

1.		ETQ TG32P12 4,000 Watt 6.5 HP 210cc 4-Cycle OHV Gas Powered Portable Generator (Non-CARB Compliant) from Eastern Tools & Equipment Price: $343.00 Customer Review: OK, I purchased this a month ago from Amazon. Delivered by the UPS, package was up side down, no manual and all the bolts and nuts dropped around, and box is damaged. Surprisingly the generator was OK with just a little dent on the front panel. I got 20 minute to put everything on, no problem with... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

2.		Blue Max GEN 1250 1,250-Watt 2 HP 2-Cycle Gas-Powered Generator (Non-CARB Compliant) from Blue Max Price: $149.99 Customer Review: I love it! It's 2 Stroke, so it's very powerful and simple. It starts right up. It sends a stream of blue smoke from the 2 cycle oil, banishing the Mosquitoes and Gnats. It is something that works-- that is something liberals hate. It actually does what it is supposed to, another thing that Liberals... more info	Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

3.		Blue Max GEN4000B 4,000 Watt 6.5 HP 4-Stroke OHV Gas Powered Generator from Blue Max Price: $349.99 Customer Review: This product was in good condition when it arrived. Only problem was there was no instruction book. Called Amazon and they gave me a phone number which nobody ever answers. My only solution now is to repackage the generator, not easy for a single women as it is quite heavy, and send it back to... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

4.		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: $773.00 Customer Review: Delivered sooner than expected, delivery service very helpful. Assembled in about 30 minutes. Started first pull. Great generator for the money!!	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 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 bought the generator to run 4 subpumps, 1-1/2 horse, 2-1/3 horse, and 1-1/4 horsepower subpumps..When all pumps are running hard, because of the constant surging, the generator struggles to maintain 110 volts..If all 4 pumps start at the same time, the generator almost quits. I unplug the 1/4... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

6.		PowerMax XP4400 4,400 Watt 6.5 HP OHV Gas Powered Generator With Wheel Kit (CARB Compliant) from Power Max Price: $429.99 Customer Review: My husband has been wanting a generator for a long time. I finally decided to get one for his birthday (which is today). He's big on quality and durability. And since he's a machinist/welder, he's hard to please. I am happy to say the generator was exactly as all other reviews. Well made, good... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

7.		PowerMax XP8500P 8,500 Watt 16 HP OHV Gas Powered Generator With Wheel Kit And Electric Start (CARB Compliant) from Power Max Price: $799.99 Customer Review: I am pleased with my new generator, just as I read in another review. Add oil, gas turn the key and rooommm. I found a car jack very useful in assembling the wheels and legs. The gas cap has a tight fit a more robust grip would have made it better. I was dissapointed in that it... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information

8.		ETQ IN800I 800 Watt 4-Cycle OHV Gas-Powered Portable Digital Inverter Generator (CARB Compliant) from Eastern Tools & Equipment Price: $293.00 Customer Review: I bought this generator to power a 25 amp battery charger to keep aboard my boat. The battery charger is rated at 490 watts or about 4 amps at 120V. It trips the circuit breaker as soon as I plug it in everytime. I wanted a refund, but Amazon would not help me and said I had to go to manufacturer.... more info	Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

9.		Briggs & Stratton Elite Series 8,550 Watt 10 HP OHV Gas Powered Portable Generator #030241 from Briggs & Stratton Price: $797.99 Customer Review: This is a good generator, but I should have spent a little more money to buy one that is quieter. These generators are good for construction sites, but not for a residential neighborhood. Very noisy!!!	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information

10.		PowerMax XP4400E 4,400 Watt 6.5 HP OHV Gas Powered Generator With Wheel Kit And Electric Start (CARB Compliant) from Power Max Price: $479.99 Customer Review: I just received this via UPS. The box was damaged and when I opened it, I can see that the arm bracket is bent. I decided not to even take the generator out of the box. As this product is listed as "non-returnable" by Amazon, let's see how the return/exchange process works... I posted a packaging... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information