Epinions Recent Reviews for TimThompson

The one tool kit I never leave home with out.

Sun, 10 Jul 2005 13:07:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I bought my DeWalt cordless combo kit about 2 years ago. I had owned Craftsman 18v kits in the past and had generally been pleased with their performance. I looked at Bosch, Millwaukee, and Craftsman before purchasing the DeWalt. I was able to get the...

I Wish All My Tools Were This Reliable.

Wed, 21 May 2003 22:27:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I bought the DeWalt 364K to replace an antique Black and Decker 8" saw that I was afraid my crew would tear up.

I considered saws by Porter Cable, Milwaukee, and Makita before purchasing the DeWalt. I was able to talk the manager of my local Home...

A great pair of tools.

Sun, 18 May 2003 09:16:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I received the Crescent TZ24P as a gift from my wife. I had been looking at the original Leatherman, and Gerber multitools. She happened to find the Crescent on clearance at Home Depot for $19.99. The nice thing about the this set is that you not only...

Stonger joints with biscuits.

Sat, 17 May 2003 22:43:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I purchased the DeWalt 682K after considering plate joiners form Porter Cable, Lamello, and DeWalt. My decision to purchase the DeWalt was driven by its reasonable price, my experiences with my other Dewalt tools, and the features that it incorporates...

Versitile Framer

Sun, 31 Mar 2002 05:09:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I bought the Paslode F 350S when I needed a second framing nailer. I already own a Bostich N80SB and am pleased with it. I chose the PowerMaster Plus after using one that belonged to a friend of mine. It is lighter than my other nailer and more compact,...

Happy Roofing

Thu, 23 Aug 2001 05:56:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I bought my RN45B-1 in 1996, when a customer asked me to replace the shingles on her house. Before that I had always rented a roofing nailer when I needed one. I had used nailers made by Makita, Hitachi, Paslode, and Stanley. When I went to buy my...

Heavy Duty Framer

Wed, 22 Aug 2001 06:35:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I bought my N80SB-1 about four years ago when I started doing quite a bit of framing in my remodeling business. I looked at the Senco, Paslode, and Porter Cable nail guns at the same time. I bought the Bostich based on price and trust in the brand name...

A Good Compromise?

Sun, 19 Aug 2001 20:13:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I bought the DeWalt 991K-2 to supplement my growing collection of tools. I thought the 14.4v drill would be a good compromise between my 12v and 18v models. I have to admit that I really like DeWalt tools and I did not consider any other brands of...

Another Winner From DeWalt

Fri, 17 Aug 2001 06:57:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I bought the DeWalt DW421 sander to replace a Porter Cable 333 that was giving me some trouble. I looked at the Bosch R.O. sander, as well as the Ryobi. I chose the DeWalt, because it seems to be better balanced and the amount of felt vibration while...

Fun and Sun

Sun, 15 Jul 2001 07:27:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - The Brunswick, St. Simons, and Jekyll Island area of Georgia offer a great mix of things to do on vacation, or as a place to call home.

Brunswick has a beautiful downtown area, with quite a few Victorian era homes that are well worth looking at...

Hewlett Packard HP DeskJet 695c Ink-jet Printer: Good Entry Level Printer

Sun, 15 Jul 2001 04:54:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I bought my 695C about three years ago. I looked at other printers by HP, Cannon, IBM, and Lexmark. I decided on the 695, because of the features offered, the advertised print speed, and the price. It has been very reliable, with only one paper jam to...

Woodworkers Playground

Mon, 1 Jan 2001 08:59:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I purchased the Ryobi BT3000SX table Saw about three months ago to replace a Delta portable table saw that suffered problems with the bearings in the motor after three months of very light use. I chose the Ryobi after looking at the Delta and Rigid...

I wish I could get Mindspring

Sat, 23 Dec 2000 21:02:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - My first ISP was Mindspring. Sadly I had to give it up when I moved to the middle Tennessee area, as it was not available as a local call. I have been forced to put up with busy signals, servers that were not answering, customer service that has...

Maggie Valley, A great place to vist

Sat, 23 Dec 2000 07:46:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - My family and I had our first experience with Maggie Valley on our way from Missouri to Georgia. We wanted to sop early in the day and do something relaxing. My wife spotted a billboard advertising the area, and we decided to stop.

We were able...

1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Club Cab: One Tough Truck

Sat, 23 Dec 2000 07:03:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I bought my '97 Dodge SLT to replace a '96 Dakota that was just to small. I use the truck for work, and family trips. I have the 318 magnum V8 with automatic transmission version. It offers a great blend of power, performance, and fuel economy.

I...

Every Thing You Need

Sun, 26 Nov 2000 08:39:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I work as an independent contractor so I'm always looking for tools that

make my job easier and faster. I bought the Porter-Cable 9737 as a back up

to a Craftsman Industrial Sawzall. I considered the Milwaukee and the

Makita models...

Manageable Belt Sander

Sat, 25 Nov 2000 19:56:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I bought the DeWalt DW430 belt sander to replace an aging Skil model.

I looked at sanders by Bosch, Makita, and Milwaukee before buying the

DeWalt for its size, weight, and price.

This sander is great to use. It is light, powerful,...

Fine Finisher

Sat, 25 Nov 2000 19:32:41 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I purchased two of the Porter Cable 333 R.O. sanders for a restoration

project we had under way. I considered similar DeWalt and Craftsman

sanders, but decided on the P.C.'s for price and reputation.

The swirl free finish that can be...

Drill all Day

Sun, 19 Nov 2000 06:11:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I bought the Craftsman 18v cordless drill for installing deck screws and as a back up drill just to have around. I looked at the DeWalt 18v drills also. I chose the Craftsman because of the better price. They both feel and handle about the same.
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Straight Edges Every Time

Sun, 19 Nov 2000 05:46:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I purchased the Craftsman Jointer to mill 4/4" white oak lumber for a

restoration project in 1998. We used it to edge joint and face plane over

600 board feet of lumber on that job alone. I looked at Delta jointers

before buying the...

A Joy to Use

Sun, 19 Nov 2000 04:08:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I purchased the DeWalt Sliding Compund saw because I needed its capacity

to cross cut wide stock, and because I wanted the ability to cut crown

molding laying flat. I looked at the Makita 12" model and the Bosch 10"

saw. I...

A Great Jigsaw

Sun, 19 Nov 2000 03:36:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author TimThompson - I bought the Bosch 1587AVS jigsaw to replace an old Craftsman jigsaw that had seen better days. I also looked at the Porter Cable model.

The toolless blade change feature is what won me over, and is something I still love about the saw. The...