© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-jim-grill Recent reviews written by member jim-grill en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_452800712324?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - I have purchased several Bosch router bits in the last few years, mostly due to the fact that Lowe's sells them, which is convenient to me.I have not compared apples to apples as far as straight bits go; however, I own a good variety of router... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452800712324 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:17:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_452800712324?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_404537577092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - I purchased this sander after reading ratings in a "best of 2007" tool guide. I purchased it as a replacement for an older Craftsman, which only had two speeds: "off" and "ruin sanding disk". I also wanted the hook and loop system so I could reuse... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~404537577092 Mon, 1 Oct 2007 11:18:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_404537577092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_371860737668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - The JWBS-14DX deluxe model has a 1-1/4 HP motor, a blade tension quick release, cast wheels, and micro adjust guides on top and bottom compared to the JWBS-14CS, which has a 1 HP motor, no quick release, aluminum wheels, and micro adjust guides on the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~371860737668 Tue, 5 Jun 2007 13:17:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_371860737668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_346326863492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - I have been lucky and have not had the same problems others have had. I use this all-in-one unit several times a week and used it a lot right after we bought it. I bought it last minute and with a budget in mind. We were buying a house long distance... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~346326863492 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:49:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_346326863492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_343047114372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - I bought the TP305, which is the newer 12-1/2" model, as have other reviewers. It's the same as the TP300 - only the newer model now available at Lowe's home centers. I don't have a lot of experience with other planers. I also own a very old Jet 15"... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~343047114372 Tue, 3 Apr 2007 18:11:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_343047114372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_339026153092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - I bought this as a DVD/Book combo. The DVD quality is not great - kind of a homemade feel, but it's not about the Hollywood experience - it's about woodworking and it more than delivers the goods when it comes to that. Doug Stowe starts off with a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~339026153092 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:50:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_339026153092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_339003477636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - Don't be deceived by the open stand. This is a very heavy piece of machinery. I was hesitant to buy this lower-end model simply because of the low price and the bad reviews of some of the other equipment sold under the Delta "Shop Master" name. I had... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~339003477636 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 13:09:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_339003477636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_284857372292?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - I purchased this portable DVD player because of the price and the 8" screen. Most comparably priced units only have a 7" screen. When unpacking this unit I noticed that it was very light and felt "cheesy" - like a toy. I finished unpacking and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~284857372292 Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:36:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_284857372292?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_279281897092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - I've always had good luck with Logitech keyboard/mouse packages and have owned several over the years. This time, however, my experience is not good. This is a cheap combo package. I should have known that it would be inferior. The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~279281897092 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 11:43:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_279281897092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_242914135684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - That's my nick-name for our Expedition. "The Big Pig" It's really a term of endearment. We like it. Although, I'm a little worried about the rising costs of fuel. I call it "The Big Pig" for a few reasons: 1) It's really big, and 2) I feel like... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~242914135684 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 16:32:36 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_242914135684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_242895261316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - Most people don't have much of a choice when it comes to cable TV and broadband packages. It seems that cable companies have monopolies in most areas. I recently moved from an area where Time Warner had the monopoly to an area where Comcast has the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~242895261316 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 14:46:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_242895261316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_242883530372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - I got these speakers for my birthday from my wife and love them. I was going to buy a similar speaker set by Klipsch because a friend had them and they sounded great. They are very high-end and cost a lot of money so my wife didn't like the idea. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~242883530372 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 13:30:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_242883530372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_242882809476?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - I've had several headsets that plug into the existing headset jack available on most phones these days and they have all been terrible. I needed something that allowed better control of volume and sounded good to the other party as well. This... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~242882809476 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 13:20:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_242882809476?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_242862558852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - Let me start by saying that I am not a professional tradesman; however, I do a *lot* of DIY work around the house and in my wood shop. Ryobi has put together several different kits with the same tools in the last two years. My kit is slightly... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~242862558852 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 12:12:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_242862558852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_242846174852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - This is a simple product and this review will be short and simple too. I burned a hole in my pressure washer hose when it got too close to the exhaust on my pressure washer. This product easily replaced my factory hose and has been a good hose for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~242846174852 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 10:18:44 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_242846174852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_242351967876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - Since anyone can record their shows with an ordinary VCR, I'll skip the obvious and focus on the things that set Tivo apart from a VCR. Season Pass - With the season pass feature you can record every episode. You can choose to record only first runs... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~242351967876 Sat, 15 Jul 2006 21:34:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_242351967876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_242343710340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - After two years this thing is still going strong! I bought the polaris 280 after having another automatic pool cleaner. There is simply no comparison. The polaris will pick up rocks and acorns as other reviews have mentioned. Installation is the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~242343710340 Sat, 15 Jul 2006 20:59:51 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_242343710340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_241262956164?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - Unless you are a very lucky woodworker, you probably have your wood shop set up in a two car garage that you share with other home projects, lawn equipment, Jr's bicycle, and maybe even a car or two. If that sounds familiar and you have a contractor's... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~241262956164 Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:44:38 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_241262956164?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_240524103300?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - I got this fence in a package deal on a Delta table saw. I really wanted a Biesemeyer fence but not anymore after using the Delta Unifence. With other saws and fences I always used a tape measure before cutting and never relied on the fence... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~240524103300 Thu, 6 Jul 2006 11:09:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_240524103300?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_240315764356?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - I've owned several consumer grade table saws over the years and finally decided to stop accepting their weaknesses and get a "real" table saw. I'll start by saying that I do not have thousands to spend on a cabinet saw. I had to get everything I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~240315764356 Wed, 5 Jul 2006 10:41:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_240315764356?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_239264370308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jim-grill - I bought this jointer at Lowe's for $199.00. I thought it was the greatest thing I'd ever seen. I thought I couldn't go wrong with a tool from Delta. I was wrong and will look closer next time I consider a low-end Delta tool. I followed the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~239264370308 Thu, 29 Jun 2006 18:26:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_239264370308?linkin_id=8003929