Epinions Recent Reviews for bubbajames

A Very Heavy duty drill

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 17:07:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - This is without a doubt one of the best drills out there. When it comes to power, this drill really shines.The fact that it is made in USA is a nice bonus, as few tools are nowadays. Milwaukee makes...

Another great blade

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:00:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - Milwaukee makes some of the best reciprocating saws and also makes some of the best blades to go with them. This is a good example of that.Milwaukee says it cuts a variety of materials including wood, nail-embedded wood, drywall,...

Cheap blades

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:37:38 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames -
Having
6 different reciprocating saws, I use alot of blades most are good, some like these are not.    &n
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was taken in by the Professional label. Having owned some craftsman...

Neat bits for tight spots

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:14:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - Plumbers and electricians are sure to love This three piece drill bit set from Irwin. It has short length spade bits in the sizes 1/2, 3/4, and 1 inch. At 4 inches long, they are 3 inches shorter than most manufacturers...

A must if you own a drill or impact driver

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:45:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - This is an accessory that really expands the horizons of use for your drill or impact driver. Now you can use those tools for fastening bolts as well as driving screws.
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The 1/4" is the standard for...

Great bit for runing drain pipe

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:26:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - If you plan on running drain pipe through studs, you are going to have to make some holes. Augers and spade bits only go up to inch and a half- thats the size of the pipe, so they're out. You need to make holes at least 2 inches,...

Ultimate Demolition Sawzall Blade Kit

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 17:25:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - Milwaukee makes a great reciprocating saw, and it is known in the trades as a Sawzall. Most people know this, but many might not know they also make great reciprocating saw blades.(They work in all brands of reciprocating saws)...

Good bit

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:16:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames -

If you do or plan on doing any electrical, plumbing or Audio/video work in the future, you will eventually need to drill holes through framing members(AKA stus and joists) to run stuff. you could use a spade bit, b...

cross between a spade bit and an auger bit

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:44:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - This might just be one of my favorite bits to use when making holes for wiring or pipe runs in wooden framing members(studs and joists). &nbs
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It has the speed of an auger bit and also has a self...

One of my favorite utility knives

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 01:12:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - I have probably a dozen utility knives in my collection, Many of them are the venerable old trusty Stanley with the 2 part handle that you had to unscrew with a screwdriver to change out the blades...

Need a Needlenose?

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 00:27:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - Product Rating: This is a Klein Journeyman series needle nose plier with a stripping station in the cutters for #12 gauge wire. This is neat for those times when you are wiring alot of outlets with 12 gauge wire, such as...

Ratcheting screwdriver

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 00:06:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - A ratcheting screwdriver can be a real timesaver on disassembly/assembly work as it allows you to repositition your hand to prepare for the next turn without removing the bit of the screwdriver from the head of the screw. Great...

These see constant use

Sat, 6 Dec 2008 13:05:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - When I am doing a plumbing project, these wrenches are always on the job with me. The 6 and 10 inch sizes cover most of my needs, and the textured grip is really nice during long tasks. They are compact enough to take up...

Fantastic multifunction electrical tester

Sat, 6 Dec 2008 00:42:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - The Bottom Line: A great tester that can mutitask to give you AC/DC Voltage, Polarity, continuity, and non contact voltage sensingbubbajames's Full Review: Gardner Bender Gvc-1000 Volt Check When I...

what makes these pliers unique...

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 23:11:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - Is the stripping stations on the cutters for both 12 gauge and 14 gauge wire. This covers 90 percent of what you will encounter in a residential wiring job. The cutting jaws and blades are well aligned and do a supurb job of...

One of the best walboard saws around.

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 23:09:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - I got this tool for my electrical jobs, such as cutting holes for old work remodelers boxes to retrofit outlets, switches and light fixtures, cutting access holes to run wire or get to plumbing pipes, cutting holes for ceiling...

Deep drilling solution.

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 18:13:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - When I am doing electrical work, I often run into situations where I need to drill holes in studs and joists to run wires from place to place. Often there is little to no access where I am drilling. Sometimes you need a really...

A real time saver

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 17:50:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - Wrenches that ratchet are not a new concept. I have reviewed other styles here previously. My craftsman ratchet wrenches are box end wrenches(Closed Head) while these wrenches offer a ratcheting closed head box end with a non...

Top Gun reciprocating saw

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:14:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - I have wanted one of these saws since they came out a few years ago. The tool is jam packed with the unique features that make for a great saw, such as an easy to use tool-less blade change mechanism, Counterbalance for smooth...

Great Demo Blade

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:58:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - This is another one of those tool accessories that I got for free during a giveaway that led to me being impressed enough to make a purchase. I do alot of demo work, and I have 6 different Reciprocating saws- 2 industrial Craftsmans of...

A better blade

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 19:36:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - Alot of us out there are subscribing to a false economy when it comes to the blades and bits we put in our tools due largely to the fact that the accessories are viewed as expendables that will get destroyed in the execution of a job. Agood blade or bit...

angle drill extrodinaire

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 00:43:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - Angle drills are an asset to anyone anytime you need to drill a hole in a tight spot that ordinary drills cannot reach. I have 3. This Metabo drill was a good compromise between the heavy duty beast that is my Milwaukee D-handled...

A good light to medium duty RA drill

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 11:09:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - 3/8th right angle drills or compact drills if you will are misunderstood tools. They are often put to use on jobs the manufacturer never intended them for. I am just as guilty as the next guy of this. I often overtax a tool to test its...

Why would you buy a plastic case?

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:54:36 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - When the metal ones are so much better? My Milwaukee right angle drill came with one of these plastic cases and it was terrible. The latches(metal ones!) and general build quality are there.It seems very durable indeed. However, space inside the...

Turns a reciprocating saw into a bowsaw.

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:59:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bubbajames - These blades fit any brand of corded or cordless reciprocating saw that uses standard tang shank reciprocating saw blades. Great for pruning parches, removing dead limbs from trees, and even cutting down small trees. I recently used these...