Key features Makita BMR100
- 5-Preset Buttons for your favorite stations in AM or FM
- Sound Volume and Manual Tuning Buttons
- Solid Chrome Bars and Rubber Bumpers Protect Against Rough Handling
- AC Adapter Jack/Headphone Jack, Removable Antenna
- Digital Backlight LCD Display
- Model: Makita BMR100 Lithium-Ion Jobsite Radio
Dimentions: 9 x 13 x 15 inches Weight: 2 pounds List Price: $178.00 Price: $64.95
Review Makita BMR100 Lithium-Ion Jobsite Radio / Makita BMR100:More compact design - weighs just 9. 2 pounds; delivers rich stereo sound from two powerful 3. 25-inch side-firing drivers; rugged weather resistant design for jobsite conditions; digital backlit quartz display; 10 pre-set FM/AM buttons; dual volume and tuning dial for easy control; protective bumper design for added durability; compatible with slide type and pod- style Makita batteries; runs 2 working days (16 hours) on a single Makita li-ion battery; 3. 0AH charge; 16 firm holding contact terminals for constant high power.
Key features Kreg K3MS
- Pocket hole joinery combination kit; everything you need in one case
- 8 pounds; lifetime guarantee
- Drill guide block interchangeable between benchtop and portable base; for materials 1/2-inch to 1-1/2-inch thick
- Constructed of hardened steel
- Includes drill guide block, portable base, dust shroud, material support stop, clamp, bits, depth collar, wrench, screws, case, manual
- Model: Kreg K3MS K3 Master Pocket Hole Jig System
Dimentions: 18 x 3.5 x 12 inches List Price: $149.99 Price: $139.00
Review Kreg K3MS K3 Master Pocket Hole Jig System / Kreg K3MS:- The Fastest Way to Join Wood! - Interchangeable drill guide block for the flexibility of 2 tools in one! - Front side clamping speeds drilling. - Dust collection keeps work area "chip-free". - 1/8 inch adjustments for 1/2 inch to 1-1/2 inch thick material. - "Material Support Stop" precisely places pocket holes. - Kit Includes: - (1) K3 drill guide block. - Benchtop base. - Portable base. - Dust collection shroud. - Material support stop. - Premium face clamp. [+]
- 3/8 inch step drill bit. - 6 inch - #2 driver bit. - 3 inch - #2 driver bit. - Depth collar. - 1/8 inch Allen Wrench. - Sample self-tapping screws. - Carrying case and detailed instruction manual.
Key features Dremel 220-01
- Includes work station, mounting wrench, instructions; rotary tool not included
- Dremel rotary tool work station; fits Dremel models 275, 285, 300, 395, 398, 400 XPR, 780, and 800
- Converts Dremel rotary tool to drill press; drills at 90 degree vertical angle and in 15-degree increments to 90 degrees horizontal
- Study metal base with
- 56-square inch base; 1-year limited warranty
- Model: Dremel 220-01 Rotary Tool Work Station
Dimentions: 6 x 6 x 12 inches Weight: 5.3 pounds List Price: $55.76 Price: $38.07
Review Dremel 220-01 Rotary Tool Work Station / Dremel 220-01:For precision drilling, routing, grooving. 6" square work surface. Articulating tool holder allows user to drill at 90 vertical and increments of 15 up to 90 horizontal. Holds tool at 90 horizontal for polishing and sanding. Telescoping flex shaft tool st Turn that Dremel rotary tool into a drill press with this rotary tool workstation from Dremel. The station accepts several Dremel models to drill perpendicular and angled holes in 15-degree increments from 90 degrees vertical to 90 degrees horizontal. Inch and metric markings on the base make for accurate drilling of workpieces. Depth markings with depth stop provide consistent depth adjustment, while the sturdy metal base with four clamping points holds workpieces securely in place. The workstation also holds the rotary tool steady for other tasks, such as polishing metal objects, sanding different shapes and grinding metal pieces-with greater precision and less fatigue. The station's telescoping shaft allows adjustments to any height between 16 and 29 inches. [+]
On-board storage for drill bits, cords, and wrenches keep them all in handy reach. -Brian D. Olson What's in the Box Work station, accessory nest, mounting wrench, instructions.
Key features HTC HTC2000
- Durable hard rubber wheels and metal; assembly required
- Universal mobile base with 400-pound capacity; forms into squares or rectangles
- 16 pounds; lifetime warranty
- Includes wheels, base, and hardware
- Four wheels; side rails with holes every inch; 12 by 12-inch to 36 by 36-inch or up to 20 by 52 inches
- Model: HTC HTC2000 Universal Mobile Base
List Price: $81.58 Price: $62.43
Review HTC HTC2000 Universal Mobile Base / HTC HTC2000:If you're like us, you've crammed more tools into your workshop than can really fit. Luckily, an HTC universal mobile base (or two) can make a world of difference. The base is sturdy and easy to assemble, plus-unlike any other mobile base on the market-it adjusts to fit virtually any large woodworking machine, forming squares from 12 by 12 to 36 by 36 inches and rectangles as big as 20 by 52 inches. Holes at 1-inch increments let you choose any shape in between, and wheels at all four corners make it easy to maneuver. Roll one tool in; roll another tool out. Moving equipment around a crowded shop has never been this easy. -Jon Groebner Totally adjustable mobile shop base lets you move your tools without being locked into a fixed size! Expands from 12in. x 12in. to a 36in. x 36in. [+]
square or a 20in. x 52in. rectangle, or anything in between. Four-wheel design. Limited lifetime warranty. Load Capacity (lbs. ): 400, Base L x W (in. ): Adjustable, Rollers (qty. ): 4.
Key features DEWALT DW7350
- 30 by 24.2 by 6.9 inches; 57 pounds; 3-year warranty
- Includes mobile base, stand, hardware, MDF top, and shelf
- Pre-drilled to accommodate any DEWALT planer; supports all benchtop planers
- Made of rugged, durable, heavy gauge steel and medium density fibreboard; assembly required
- Mobile planer stand with four wheels
- Model: DEWALT DW7350 Planer Stand with Integrated Mobile Base
Dimentions: 30 x 24.25 x 6.88 inches Weight: 57 pounds List Price: $256.22 Price: $99.95
Review DEWALT DW7350 Planer Stand with Integrated Mobile Base / DEWALT DW7350:Planer Stand, For Use With #DW733, 734 & 735 Planers, Durable & Stable Under Heavy Loads, Easy Movement & Storage Of Planer & Stand, Includes Mobile Base, Stand, Hardware, MDF Top & Shelf. There are lots of options for mounting a benchtop planer, but this is one of the best. While it's predrilled precisely for DeWalt planers, a few seconds with a drill fixes that problem. It's made of rugged, durable, heavy-gauge steel and assembles fairly easily in under an hour. When locked, the unit's rock-stable, but just trip the pedal that engages the wheels and you're moving. It's the perfect stand for the home woodworker because when you're done planing, you can move the unit out of the center of the room and store it against a wall effortlessly. -Kris Jensen-Van Heste.
Key features Kreg R3
- Lifetime warranty
- Easy to adjust for materials 1/2 to 1-1/2 inches
- Includes drill and drive bits, depth collar with hex key, 5 sizes of pocket hole screws, clamp pad adapter, case
- Solid metal drill guide
- Pocket hole jig system for do-it-yourselfers
- Model: Kreg R3 Pocket Hole Jig System
Dimentions: 10 x 2.25 x 8.5 inches List Price: $44.99 Price: $37.25
Review Kreg R3 Pocket Hole Jig System / Kreg R3:The Kreg Pocket Hole Jig System is ideal for putting woodworking and home improvement projects together quickly. Perfect for cabinets, bookcases, tables, chairs, garage storage, stairs, wainscoting and more, this tool allows the user to build with professional quality. The hardened steel drill has nine position settings and is easy to adjust for 1/2-to-1-1/2-inch materials. This pocket hole jig system comes with Kreg's lifetime limited warranty. What's in the Box Clamp pad adapter, drill and drive bits, depth collar with hex key, five pocket hole screws, pocket hole plugs, and carrying case.
Key features Black & Decker HPB18-OPE
- Replacement battery pack for Black and Decker models NST2018, NST1810, NHT518, NS118, NPP2018, NPT3118
- Model: Black & Decker 18-Volt Spring Loaded Slide Pack Battery For 18-Volt Outdoor Cordless Power Tools #HPB18-OPE
List Price: $32.99 Price: $29.99
Review Black & Decker 18-Volt Spring Loaded Slide Pack Battery For 18-Volt Outdoor Cordless Power Tools #HPB18-OPE / Black & Decker HPB18-OPE:
Key features DEWALT DC9071
- Battery; charger separate
- Rugged plastic casing
- High-capacity batter with 40 percent more run-time than standard batteries
- 6.2 by 3.3 by 6.9 inches; 1.6 pounds; 1-year warranty
- DEWALT 12-volt XRP Ni-Cad battery pack; runs all DEWALT 12-volt tools (not Univolt)
- Model: DeWalt DC9071 XRP 12-Volt 2.4 Amp Hour NiCad Battery
Dimentions: 6.25 x 3.32 x 6.9 inches Weight: 1.6 pounds List Price: $102.82 Price: $39.95
Review DeWalt DC9071 XRP 12-Volt 2.4 Amp Hour NiCad Battery / DEWALT DC9071:12V, XR Battery Pack, Extended Run Time, 40% More Run Time than Standard Battery Packs, 2 Year Warranty.
Key features DEWALT DWTDC9091
- Battery; charger separate
- DEWALT 14.4-volt XRP Ni-Cad battery pack; runs all DEWALT 14.4-volt tools (not Univolt)
- Rugged plastic casing
- High-capacity batter with 40 percent more run-time than standard batteries
- 5.8 by 3.2 by 7.2 inches; 1.8 pounds; 1-year warranty
- Model: DeWalt DC9091 XRP 14.4-Volt 2.4 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery
Dimentions: 5.75 x 3.25 x 7.25 inches Weight: 1.75 pounds List Price: $113.53 Price: $49.00
Review DeWalt DC9091 XRP 14.4-Volt 2.4 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery / DEWALT DWTDC9091:Step up to the extra power of the DeWALT14. 4-volt XRP battery pack. This high-capacity NiCad (nickel cadmium) battery delivers 40 percent more run time than standard NiCads. That means you can work longerdrive more screws, bore more holesand spend less time swapping out and recharging batteries. The XRP pack, which stands for eXtended Run-time Performance, will fit all of DeWALT's 14. 4-volt cordless tools and chargers, except its Univolt tools. Finally, remember to recycle your old batteries. -Joseph Truini What's in the BoxOne rechargeable 14. 4-volt XRP NiCad (nickel-cadmium) battery.
Key features DEWALT DC9096
- 7 by 3-1/2 by 7 inches; 2-1/2 pounds; 1-year warranty
- DEWALT 18-volt XRP Ni-Cad battery pack; runs all DEWALT 18-volt tools (not Univolt)
- Rugged plastic casing
- High-capacity batter with 40 percent more run-time than standard batteries
- Battery; charger separate
- Model: DeWalt DC9096 XRP 18-Volt 2.4 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery
Dimentions: 7 x 3.48 x 7 inches Weight: 2.55 pounds List Price: $146.66 Price: Too low to display
Review DeWalt DC9096 XRP 18-Volt 2.4 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery / DEWALT DC9096:18V XRP BATTERY PACK High capacity XRP battery 40% more run-time than standard batteries Powers entire line of 18V Dewalt tools DC9096 18V XRP BATTERY PACK
Key features Fein 63502151020
- For Cutting into Plaster
- For Cutting into Wood
- For Cutting into Synthetic materials
- For Cutting into Cardboard
- For cutting Metal up to 1/32",
- Model: Fein 63502151020 1-1/8-Inch Universal E-Cut Blade, 3 Pack
Dimentions: 3 x 1 x 1 inches List Price: $105.08 Price: $59.87
Review Fein 63502151020 1-1/8-Inch Universal E-Cut Blade, 3 Pack / Fein 63502151020:MultiMaster universal e-cut blade has flush cut design allows for flush cuts to in tight areas. Ideal for cutting metal up to 1/16" thick. Can cut wood, drywall, and fiberglass. 1-1/8" wide. No. 6-35-02-151-01-8: 1 per pack No. 6-35-02-151-02-0: 3 per pack.
Key features DEWALT DC9096-2
- Powers entire line of DEWALT 18-volt tools
- 18-volt Ni-Cad 2-battery combo pack by DEWALT
- Rugged plastic housing and Ni-Cad battery
- Includes 1 combo pack (2 batteries)
- 2.6 pounds; 1-year warranty
- Model: DeWalt DC9096-2 18-Volt XRP 2.4 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery, 2 Pack
Dimentions: 10.5 x 3.5 x 9.38 inches Weight: 5.16 pounds List Price: $159.00 Price: $116.99
Review DeWalt DC9096-2 18-Volt XRP 2.4 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery, 2 Pack / DEWALT DC9096-2:Includes two 18V XRP batteries. Features 3-stage charging technology and extended run times. 2-year limited warranty.
Key features Milwaukee 48-11-1830
- 14.4-volt NiCd battery weight with 18-volt power
- Lithium-ion provides up to 50% longer run-time than 18-volt NiCd batteries.
- V-technology batteries provide fade-free power until the end of discharge
- 5-year/2000-charge warranty; compatible with all Milwaukee 18- to 28-volt batteries
- Superior cold weather operation allows near full run-time performance down to -4 degress Farenheit
- Model: Milwaukee 48-11-1830 V18 18-Volt 3.0 Amp Hour Lithium-Ion Slide Style Battery
Weight: 2.35 pounds List Price: $176.00 Price: $59.99
Review Milwaukee 48-11-1830 V18 18-Volt 3.0 Amp Hour Lithium-Ion Slide Style Battery / Milwaukee 48-11-1830:
Key features Black & Decker FSB18
- Includes 1 battery; no charger or tools included
- 18-volt spring loaded slide pack battery
- Rugged plastic housing; nickel-cadmium battery
- 2-year warranty
- For use with all 18-volt spring-loaded battery style FireStorm and Black and Decker products
- Model: Black and Decker FSB18 FireStorm 18-Volt NiCad Slide Style Battery
Weight: 2.4 pounds List Price: $50.57 Price: $31.53
Review Black and Decker FSB18 FireStorm 18-Volt NiCad Slide Style Battery / Black & Decker FSB18:18V Nickel Cadmium Slide Battery, 1. 2A Hours, High Output Battery Cell, No Memory Technology, Provides Up To 500 Recharges, For Use With All Spring Loaded Battery Style Firestorm & Black & Decker 18V Products. If you've got Black & Decker tools that run on 18-volt batteries, you may as well stop reading here and just click on "Add to Shopping Cart. " This Ni-Cad battery is a must-have for all Black & Decker tool owners. Black & Decker has built in a "no memory" technology that gives you 500 recharges (and more, we've heard) without ever losing capacity. And we could be wrong, but we think these do seem a little more powerful than the batteries that come with Firestorm and other Black & Decker 18-volt tools. But like those, these slide super-easily on and off tools, so even smaller hands have no trouble with them. We bet you're headed over to the "Add to Shopping Cart" button now. Excellent choice. -Kris Jensen-Van HesteWhat's in the Box18-volt nickel cadmium slide battery.
Key features Bosch CC2130
- 16 power screwdriver bits and one magnetic bit holder
- Change bits without re-chucking
- Quick change bit system for fast, one-handed load and release
- Storage case
- Two socket adapters and two magnetic nutsetters
- Model: Bosch CC2130 Clic-Change 27 Piece Drilling and Driving Set with Clic-Change Chuck
Weight: 1.28 pounds List Price: $40.98 Price: $29.90
Review Bosch CC2130 Clic-Change 27 Piece Drilling and Driving Set with Clic-Change Chuck / Bosch CC2130:"BOSCH" DRILL AND DRIVER BIT SET The heart of the Clic ChangeTM system is true one-handed load and release of bits. Clic ChangeTM is up to 33% faster than competitive systems. Patent pending mechanism virtually eliminates looseness and wobble. Advantages include: change bits without re-chucking, fits all 3/8" and 1/2" drills and accepts all 1/4" power hex shank accessories.
Key features Makita MAK193159-1
- Multi-contact terminals ensure a tight connection to the power tool even under extreme vibration
- Fits all Makita 18-Volt cordless tools.
- Long-lasting battery pack designed to fit all Makita18-volt cordless tools
- Shock-absorbing construction protects battery cells against dust and vibration
- Model: Makita 193159-1 1834 18-Volt 2.6 Amp Hour NiMH Pod-Style Battery
Dimentions: 7 x 4 x 8 inches Weight: 0.42 pounds List Price: $132.40 Price: $47.99
Review Makita 193159-1 1834 18-Volt 2.6 Amp Hour NiMH Pod-Style Battery / Makita MAK193159-1:18V, 2. 6 AG Ni-MH Pod Style Battery #1834. The Makita 18-Volt 2. 6 Ah Ni-MH Pod-Style Battery Pack features longer run longer than standard Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries. It's environmentally friendly, too, and has no "memory effect". Designed to fit all Makita 18-volt cordless tools, the battery also features multi-contact terminals to ensure a tight connection, and a shock-absorbing construction to protect battery cells against dust and vibration.
Key features Makita 194157-8
- 1-year limited warranty
- Durable plastic housing; environmentally-friendly
- 5 contact points for improved current flow; secure side tabs
- 2.6-ah capacity outlasts the competition
- 14.4-volt 2.6-ah Ni-MH battery fits all Makita tools with a 14-volt pod type battery
- Model: Makita 194157-8 1434 14.4-Volt 2.6 Amp Hour NiMH Pod Style Battery, 2 Pack
Dimentions: 13 x 3 x 7 inches List Price: $149.90 Price: $73.98
Review Makita 194157-8 1434 14.4-Volt 2.6 Amp Hour NiMH Pod Style Battery, 2 Pack / Makita 194157-8:MAKITA 1941578 14. 4V 2PK BATTERY The Makita 14. 4-Volt 2. 6-Ah Ni-MH Battery fits all Makita tools with a 14-volt pod type battery. With 2. 6 amps per hour capacity, this battery outlasts the competition. Environmentally-friendly and made with durable plastic housing, it features secure side tabs and five contact points for improved current flow, even if wet or dirty. This battery comes with a 1-year warranty.
Key features DEWALT DW7352
- Easily fit onto the knife locating pins machined on a DW735 cutter-head
- Made of M2 laminated tool steel
- Disposable and reversible knives for the DW735n 13-inch planer
- Model: DEWALT DW7352 Replaceable Knives for DW735 13-Inch Planer
Dimentions: 16.25 x 4 x 0.38 inches Weight: 1 pounds List Price: $77.42 Price: Too low to display
Review DEWALT DW7352 Replaceable Knives for DW735 13-Inch Planer / DEWALT DW7352:Dewalt, 13", Disposable, Reversible Thickness Planer Knives, Fit The DW735 13" Portable Thickness Planer True Value #882-126, Made Of M2 Laminated Tool Steel With Machined Locator Holes To Help Users Align Knives On Cutter Head During Knife Change.
Key features Milwaukee 48-59-2818
- Versatile and reliable 18-to-28-volt universal battery charger
- Automatic temperature monitoring delivers the correct charge current for that temperature
- Charges both Li-Ion and Ni-Cad batteries from 18- to 28-volts
- Pass-through plug conserves outlet real estate
- Top-off conditioning mode automatically conditions 18-volt Ni-Cad battery cells to extend run-time and life
- Model: Milwaukee 48-59-2818 18-Volt to 28-Volt Lithium-Ion and NiCad Slide Style 1 Hour Battery Charger
Weight: 2.43 pounds List Price: $88.00 Price: $29.99
Review Milwaukee 48-59-2818 18-Volt to 28-Volt Lithium-Ion and NiCad Slide Style 1 Hour Battery Charger / Milwaukee 48-59-2818:V18 - V26 Charger, Compatible With All Milwaukee 18V To 28V Batteries. The Milwaukee 18-to-28-Volt Universal Battery Charger charges both Li-Ion and Ni-Cad batteries from 18-to-28-volts. This universal charger makes the transition from Ni-Cad to newer Li-Ion batteries seamless by providing single charger simplicity. The charger will charge Li-ion batteries in 1-hour and Ni-Cad batteries in 40-minutes. Ni-Cad packs will charge 20-minutes faster on this charger than the current Milwaukee Ni-Cad-only chargers. The charger also features a top-off conditioning mode that automatically conditions 18-volt Ni-Cad battery cells for extended battery life. Automatic temperature monitoring continually monitors the battery's temperature and deliverers the appropriate current for that temperature. Progressive charge indication battery LEDs light up incrementally as the battery is charged. This feature provides a quick indication of remaining charge time or if the pack is charged enough for the job at hand. A pass-through plug conserves valuable outlet space and rubberized feet keeps the charger in place.
Key features Makita 194205-3
- Self-discharge keeps battery cells active and ready for use
- Produces 280% more lifetime work with 2x more cycles
- Better Fit
- Charging at any time will have no effect on the battery
- Longer Run Time (280% Longer RunTimes)
- Model: Makita 194205-3 18 Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Battery BL1830
Dimentions: 4.3 x 3.2 x 2 inches Weight: 2 pounds List Price: $80.00 Price: $62.99
Review Makita 194205-3 18 Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Battery BL1830 / Makita 194205-3:18V, 3. 0AH, Lithium-ion Battery, Built In Memory Chip Memorizes The Usage History & Communicates With The Charger, Less Weight Lithium-ion Battery Weighs 40% Less Than Ni-MH Or Nickel Cadmium, Anytime Charge Lithium-ion Batteries Have No Memory Effect & Can Be Charged At Any Time, Charging Technology Controls Current, Voltage & Temperature To Maximize Battery Life.
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