Epinions Recent Reviews for Arlo_J

Much better than stovetop frying

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:18:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arlo_J - If you find yourself deep frying even occasionally, the DeLonghi D895UX is a good alternative to hot oil on a stovetop. Actually, it's one of the better residential deep fryers. Years ago, I had a Fry Daddy unit, which was basically just a...

Yes, it works fine

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:30:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arlo_J - I bought a GLD2250RDB3 with a black door panel ( which is the same as the dishwasher with the stainless door panel ) as a replacement for a Kenmore ( really a rebranded Whirlpool) which was about 8 years old.Excluding foreign brands, there are...

A very handy and non trendy appliance

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:01:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arlo_J - This unit replaced a similar Black & Decker grill that gave up the ghost after a decade or so. Specifically, the heating wires in the unit started to break, and I got tired of taking it apart to re splice the wires. This unit has Calrod like heating...

Mr. Heater Model MH12TS - Single Tank-top Propane Heater: Cold in your garage?

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 00:50:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arlo_J - This unit provides a quick, temporary solution to space heating needs. It's an infrared heater that burns propane, for clean, fast heat. I needed to prevent freezeup this past winter in an unheated space of about 700 square feet. This unit...

A squirtgun for the family

Sun, 28 Aug 2005 01:10:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arlo_J - For the past few years, I have used dental irrigators. They will remove debris left behind after even vigorous brushing, and clean below the gumline. Additionally, it cleans without abrading tooth enamel. I believe that this is very important to...

Harbor Freight Tools: An affordable toy store

Sat, 27 Aug 2005 23:56:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Arlo_J - Let's get something out of the way up front. With very few exceptions, Harbor Freight (hereafter referred to as H-F) does not sell "brand name" tools. This does not mean the tools are necessarily inferior. There is a perception that "brand...

Slice and dice almost anything, fast!

Wed, 13 Jun 2001 01:33:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arlo_J - Let's face it: This is a DEMOLITION saw. No points for finesse. When you reach for this baby, you're probably not too concerned about marring the finish of whatever you're about to dismember.

My old 4 amp, 20 year old Sawzall got "borrowed"...

Want clean teeth?

Mon, 11 Jun 2001 13:00:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arlo_J - I'm a coward. I hate going to the dentist. Fortunately, I have had very few problems.

Until I was told a couple of years ago that I needed gum surgery to clean below the gum line. Slicing and stitches, over a few weeks, to the tune of $4,500...

All around performer

Fri, 20 Apr 2001 19:35:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arlo_J - Yes, it's a Ryobi. No snob appeal. However, it's a fine tool, well suited for all but the heaviest tasks. It won't replace my Milwaukee corded hammer drill, but it's the first drill I reach for.

I've used it extensively for well over a year...

Lots of research & tire kicking ...

Thu, 7 Dec 2000 19:58:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arlo_J - I live in the "snowbelt" where a "lake effect" storm can ruin an otherwise good week. So, I needed a machine that could handle 24" snowfall. There was almost no research available when I started to look around Labor Day. Reliability and capacity were...

Great workhorse

Wed, 29 Nov 2000 01:28:30 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arlo_J - While it still worked, my 18 year old Craftsman 7 1/4 was ready to be retired. I had looked almost all the 7 1/4" saws on the market. I had narrowed the field down to Milwaukee, Makita and Skil.

Any of these three makes provide excellent...

Best value ( and I'm cheap)

Wed, 29 Nov 2000 00:42:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arlo_J - I was looking for a replacement for my inherited old Craftsman table saw, circa 1958. I'd looked at a variety of table saws from Ryobi, Jet, Grizzly, Unisaw, and, yes, Craftsman. The problem for me was that I'd have to spend at least $700 for...

The winner is ...

Tue, 28 Nov 2000 23:38:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Arlo_J - I had to build a patio cover this summer, and knew that I would be using lots of pressure treated lumber. I wanted a saw that would slice through wet 4x4s without bogging down, and provide accurate, repeatable miters.

Initially, I looked at...