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Categories (Sales Rank - 1ページ ) 　【 Tools / Category(Theme) 】 Categories (Sales Rank - 1ページ ) 　【 Tools / Category(Theme) 】 http://en.kotobabooks.net/tools/browsenode_468240/ Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:40:23 +0900 FeedClass http://en.kotobabooks.net/image/sitelogo.gif KotobaBooks http://en.kotobabooks.net/ Feed provided by KotobaBooks Click to visit. Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Clip-On Light (Black, Kindle Compatible) http://en.kotobabooks.net/tools/item_B000TXZIDM/title_Mighty%20Bright%20XtraFlex2%20Clip-On%20Light%20%28Black%2C%20Kindle%20Compatible%29.php Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Clip-On Light (Black, Kindle Compatible)　　SalesRank : 0

Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Clip-On Light (Black, Kindle Compatible)

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Mighty Bright XtraFlex2 Clip-On Light (Black, Kindle Compatible)

Amazon Price : $13.17 18%($2.83) OFF
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Electronics　 [ Mighty Bright ] 　
EAN : 9781933622453 / ASIN : B000TXZIDM
[ ListPrice : $16.00 ] [ Used Price:$30.00 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.5stars [ See more reviews ]

This is a fantastic reading light - it's lightweight and has two settings, bright and dim. Both are the perfect amount of light and I'm happy with the two settings. I use the dim light if there is already ambient light in the background or if I am reading in bed and don't want it to hurt my eyes. I use it with my Kindle, and the clip slips perfectly onto my Kindle holder. Works great with books too.

5stars - "Best reading light in the history of reading lights" (Daniel Hynds)
This little light works great. I have the original cover that came with the Kindle and when I fold the front cover to the back, the Mighty Bright just clips onto it. Love it.

This little light works great. I have the original cover that came with the Kindle and when I fold the front cover to the back, the Mighty Bright just clips onto it. Love it.

5stars - "Great Little Light" (Kit Carson)
very good product with the kindle and any uses that you might need a flash light.

4stars - "bright light" (Sherry J. Hawkins)
I've spent hours over the past few years looking for a truly bright enough book light. This is it. In contrast, the Itty Bitty Book light (that I bought and threw out after it sat in my drawer for several years) was masterfully marketed but it was too dim to use. This one is so bright, I'm buying more as gifts.

I've spent hours over the past few years looking for a truly bright enough book light. This is it. In contrast, the Itty Bitty Book light (that I bought and threw out after it sat in my drawer for several years) was masterfully marketed but it was too dim to use. This one is so bright, I'm buying more as gifts.

5stars - "The best book light I ever found" (Mindy of Minsk)
I'm very happy with this. It's light, cpovers almost all the two pages of a book, definitely covers one page fully. All in all, a lot of light for the money.

I'm very happy with this. It's light, cpovers almost all the two pages of a book, definitely covers one page fully. All in all, a lot of light for the money.

5stars - "Light and bright" (B. Johnson)

]]> KotobaBooks Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:40:23 +0900 Black ＆ Decker Special Promotional Set http://en.kotobabooks.net/tools/item_B0017K4SSC/title_Black%20%26amp%3B%20Decker%20Special%20Promotional%20Set.php Black & Decker Special Promotional Set　　SalesRank : 0

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Black & Decker Special Promotional Set

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Tools & Hardware　 [ Black & Decker ] 　
EAN : - / ASIN : B0017K4SSC

]]> KotobaBooks Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:40:23 +0900 Black ＆ Decker AAW100 8-Inch Auto Wrench Adjusting Wrench http://en.kotobabooks.net/tools/item_B000EGM1ZM/title_Black%20%26amp%3B%20Decker%20AAW100%208-Inch%20Auto%20Wrench%20Adjusting%20Wrench.php Black & Decker AAW100 8-Inch Auto Wrench Adjusting Wrench　　SalesRank : 20

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Black & Decker AAW100 8-Inch Auto Wrench Adjusting Wrench

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Tools & Hardware　 [ Black & Decker ] 　
EAN : 0028877562889 / ASIN : B000EGM1ZM
[ ListPrice : $51.19 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.0stars [ See more reviews ]
As my husband says, "EVERY guy's gotta get one of these! Where was this when I was doing all those projects for so many years. I LOVE it!"

As my husband says, "EVERY guy's gotta get one of these! Where was this when I was doing all those projects for so many years. I LOVE it!"

5stars - "Atuo Wrench" (Bonnie Hays)
I have been watching ads for this product for the last 3 Christmas's and finally got one for myself. It is great and works good with old fingers like mine.

I have been watching ads for this product for the last 3 Christmas's and finally got one for myself. It is great and works good with old fingers like mine.

5stars - "adjustable wrench" (Laleah Jo Ebentier)
Black & Decker AAW100 8-Inch Auto Wrench Adjusting Wrench

A great wrench and works well. Shipping was reasonably fast during the holiday season.

Black & Decker AAW100 8-Inch Auto Wrench Adjusting Wrench

A great wrench and works well. Shipping was reasonably fast during the holiday season.

5stars - "Blak and Decker Auto Wrench" (Leo Spatziani)
only thing i can say is that my DAD LOVED IT AND THATS ALL THAT

5stars - "great wrench" (Wanda D. Rains)
I love the automatic set for this wrench, but I wish it had grooved the bottom so you could easily open plastic small cap on bottles. It sides right around (exe. coke cap).

I love the automatic set for this wrench, but I wish it had grooved the bottom so you could easily open plastic small cap on bottles. It sides right around (exe. coke cap).

4stars - "auto wrench adjuster" (Barbara S. Smith)

]]> KotobaBooks Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:40:23 +0900 Leatherman 830850 Skeletool CX Multitool http://en.kotobabooks.net/tools/item_B000XU43IC/title_Leatherman%20830850%20Skeletool%20CX%20Multitool.php Leatherman 830850 Skeletool CX Multitool　　SalesRank : 7

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Leatherman 830850 Skeletool CX Multitool

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Tools & Hardware　 [ Leatherman ] 　 [ Release : 2008 / 03 / 15 ]
EAN : 0037447362286 / ASIN : B000XU43IC
[ ListPrice : $96.00 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.5stars [ See more reviews ]

The CX model is a great tool, more handy than most and I like it a little better than my Wave. Everyone on my Christmas list got one, myself included, each has been used bunches all ready (I changed an outlet at my mother in-laws yesterday).
This tool comes with a 154CM blade (has a great edge so be careful). The blade shape is excellent, it has a good utility edge on it. I purchased the combination serrated and straight blade because of the metal, finish, and shape. Although I usually sharpen my own knives right out of the box I do not expect to need to sharpen this one for quite some time.
The only trade off is the screwdriver bits although interchangeable do not lock into the handle as well as I would like. Much like sockets on a simple ratchet the bits can pull out of the handle rather than the good ratchet where you have to push the release to get them off. As long as this tool doesn't do any hard time knocking around my tool bag I won't worry about it.
This is a great first multi-tool. If you like it then go up to the next level where you have to put it on your belt. This one is very comfy in the pocket and has replaced my Benchmade 705 as the every day carry.

4stars - "Great Tool, I Bought 6 of These" (Gabriel Mcdonald)

Alright, so before I purchased this multi-tool, a lot of the reviews mentioned the carbon fiber being there for fashion and nothing else. I found that that is absolutely incorrect. The carbon fiber scale doesn't really minimize the weight, but it makes the grip much more comfortable when holding the carbon fiber side in the palm of you hand while doing some heavy duty plier gripping. They also mentioned that it was just trim, but in fact, there's a fat piece of carbon fiber being in the HAND SCALE! Say for instance how some knives have wooden scales (or what look like handles), but the main components are steel. They are just placed there for both the way tool or knife looks, but also the comfort and gripping.

Another complaint that I recently saw a video review about mentioned how the bit driver grinds into the palm of your hand, that's not much of a problem, even for my big hands, the mutli tool was made to hold the knife from the carbon fiber side! So, its actually quite comfortable in your hand.

I must admit though, the knife is smaller than I expected it to be in proportion with the tool, but alas, it's still a good size. The blade is really sharp and quality made, I'd say up in the league with Benchmade and Emerson. Although the carbon fiber serves no purpose while holding it in the knife function, the handle is still incredibly comfortable and stable to handle. The bit driver finally has a quick release locking mechanism which prevents play when the bits are in use. On my Charge XTi, it wasn't really practical to use for high torquing on my bikes Allen bolts. But the Skeletool CX is much stronger and can handle getting all your bike equipment securely screwed down. The bottle opener is amazing, I used to use a lighter to open a bottle of beer before I broke my arm, but for the time being, I'll have a nice bottle opener with me at all times.

Lastly, the whole plier mechanism. What a lot of reviewers mentioned the needle nose pliers having the ability to use them as tweezers is very true. This the first day of having my Skeletool, and my father already used it to remove a sliver in his finger. The needle nose is still slim enough (and better reinforced) to get into the tight areas where needle nose is applicable. The regular pliers seem just right, I haven't gotten a chance to use them yet, but they look like they'll be able to tackle most jobs you'd need them for. Then there's the wire cutters... Something no one has really mentioned in any review yet, and I have to say they work much better than on my Charge. I was able to cleanly cut and bend a paper clip with the hard wire cutter and cleanly cut a hollow q-tip with the soft wire cutter. The Charge always messed the cuts up >_>.

All in all, this is a great all around tool. It's for that minimal survivalist utilitarian in all of us. Its ultra light, it has only the tools that you'd actually use on a regular basis, and if you use your imagination it can fulfill many other applications. It's great for survival, every-day occurrences, a light tool for your bike (if your hubs and many other parts on your bike use Allen keys), and if it's the only knife you carry around for protection, it can still save your life in hand to hand combat. One more thing I'd like to address from a past review, someone was complaining that it's way too heavy for a hike or camping. This thing is barely noticeable and if anything, as I keep saying throughout this review, has the bear essentials.

5stars - "Everything I need packed into a tiny, yet sturdy and well built tool." (Ian S.)

So after searching reviews for a good all around multi-tool for use at work I decided to go with the Skeletool CX. Now I am not a handyman but I do find myself needing a screwdriver or knife often during a regular work week. With that said this skeletool is exactly what I need, knife, flat/philips head screwdriver bits and pliers. It is not so much a stripped down version of other Leatherman models (I already own a PST, Wave and a mini-tool) but an enhanced version of the most commonly used tools in those models. It was a little stiff out of the package but after opening and closing it about 100 times it has a smooth operation. I also like that you can use the knife without having to open up the pliers. In short, if you are looking for a well balanced multi-tool with essential components look no further than the Skeletool CX!

5stars - "Exactly what I need!" (J. Burrill)

Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RNDH5DLKS65H1 The Leatherman Skeletool is an expensive but very usable multi-tool. The Skeletool features a very sharp 154CM stainless steel blade that is often featured on more expensive knives.

Positive Features-

- Super sharp (and durable) 154CM blade
- Solid and functional pliers
- Philips and flat-head attachments are usable - not great but usable.
- Add on features can be seen Leatherman 934870 40 Bit Assortment with Nylon Sheath
- The CX comes with a Tungsten scratch resistant coating
- Lightweight - makes it very easy to carry

Areas for improvement

- Graphite insert is strictly cosmetic
- Screwdriver feature can make the pliers a bit uncomfortable
- Not as many features as other multi-tools
- If you do not need a high quality knife - the Skeletool is a bit pricey for the features

Final verdict - A very solid multitool that may be a little light on features but it makes up for it in quality.

4 1/2 stars

4stars - "Good multi-tool - great knife" (Charles Evans)
A real hit with the "McGyver types." Seems well built and sturdy, although I didn't use it (it was a gift.)

4stars - "McGyver fans" (S. F)

]]> KotobaBooks Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:40:23 +0900 Black ＆ Decker BDSL10 36-Inch Gecko Grip Level with Accu Mark http://en.kotobabooks.net/tools/item_B000UKMWMO/title_Black%20%26amp%3B%20Decker%20BDSL10%2036-Inch%20Gecko%20Grip%20Level%20with%20Accu%20Mark.php Black & Decker BDSL10 36-Inch Gecko Grip Level with Accu Mark　　SalesRank : 13

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Black & Decker BDSL10 36-Inch Gecko Grip Level with Accu Mark

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Tools & Hardware　 [ Black & Decker ] 　
EAN : 0885911018753 / ASIN : B000UKMWMO
[ ListPrice : $40.84 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.0stars [ See more reviews ]

Other reviews here saying the level isn't accurate or otherwise doesn't work correctly are wrong. They may have perhaps had a defective unit or a unit that otherwise would not have normally passed QA and slipped through. In this case my suggestion would be to return the unit.

It does work as advertised.

If your wall or surface is not flat then it will not work because the far side (the side opposite of the one you are holding) will not make contact.

To use this level you simply apply slight pressure on one end and this is enough to prevent it from moving on either side.

I never thought I needed to own a level until this one was designed. I think its brilliant. There are so many overlooked annoyances in life, and this product effectively and forever kills one of them (hanging up a frame with fixed position hooks by yourself).

I think its brilliant because its very simple.

Lowe's has this advertised and is selling this for $19.99.

5stars - "Excellent Level" (Ron Gonzalez)
this thing has great features (love the movable targets) but I wonder how reliable and exact the vials are.

5stars - "awesome features - iffy vials" (G. S. Snider)
I have been trying to hang pictures for some time now. They all have been uneven. Finally I can get them straight and even. I love the holes on the level that allow you to nail the nail in the exact spot and with no time and effect at all. The length is great so no matter what size you need to hang, you can. Everyone needs this tool as part of their inventory for home or office.

I have been trying to hang pictures for some time now. They all have been uneven. Finally I can get them straight and even. I love the holes on the level that allow you to nail the nail in the exact spot and with no time and effect at all. The length is great so no matter what size you need to hang, you can. Everyone needs this tool as part of their inventory for home or office.

5stars - "finally I can be straight" (C. P. Anderson)
Bought this for $20 on Amazon while it was on sale. It was a steal at that price. Good level. Definitely worth $30. I would go to the hardware store if you need something a little more 'professional' though. Still, for anyone doing work around the house (especially picture hanging!), than this is a good level to buy.

Bought this for $20 on Amazon while it was on sale. It was a steal at that price. Good level. Definitely worth $30. I would go to the hardware store if you need something a little more 'professional' though. Still, for anyone doing work around the house (especially picture hanging!), than this is a good level to buy.

5stars - "Nice level" (WoodBison)
This level worked great for hanging most of my large frames. The only problem I found was for smaller frames (

4stars - "Gecko grip" (M. Kozak)

]]> KotobaBooks Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:40:23 +0900 Rockwell RK9000 Jawhorse http://en.kotobabooks.net/tools/item_B0018MRUN4/title_Rockwell%20RK9000%20Jawhorse.php Rockwell RK9000 Jawhorse　　SalesRank : 2

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Rockwell RK9000 Jawhorse

Amazon Price : $179.00 22%($50.99) OFF
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Tools & Hardware　 [ Rockwell ] 　
EAN : 0822465005808 / ASIN : B0018MRUN4
[ ListPrice : $229.99 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.5stars [ See more reviews ]
Very sturdy, easy to set up. Has excellent grip with rubber pads that don't mark your material.

5stars - "Rockin Jawhorse" (D. Capistrant)

The Jawhorse is a superb tool that is easy to use. The lock and unlock process on the jaws is excellent and simple. Changing the Jaws from small to large is simple and extremely easy.

Storing the Jawhorse is simplicity itself.

The one negative is the height of the jawhorse. For those over 6' it is a little short which results in back strain if work continues for long periods.

Overall, I highly recommend this tool. It is compact and easy to store, yet durable and easy to use.

5stars - "Excellent tool" (Ray Storey)
It's practical and everything my husband wanted to use it for, including waxing the skiis!

4stars - "Perfect gift for a husband!" (K. Dea)
The jaw hose is exactly as advertized. I is awesome if you're alone and you need an "extra" hand. I dismantled my two saw horses as now I only need one!

The jaw hose is exactly as advertized. I is awesome if you're alone and you need an "extra" hand. I dismantled my two saw horses as now I only need one!

5stars - "Cool Tool" (Alan D. Robl)

The Jaw horse works great. I was using to hold metal angles, pipes and steel rods for grinding and cutting. The foot lever to hold items is great because it lets you hold items with both hands while you use your feet to clamp it down. It folds into a very small area.
But I didn't give it 5 stars because the unit weights more than I expected.
Also, the extra attachments are very expensive. You pay almost $180 for the Jaw horse and anywhere between $30 to $70 for each attachment.
I would definitely recommend to anyone.

4stars - "Great saw horse" (Ray M. Martinez)

]]> KotobaBooks Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:40:23 +0900 Belkin 12-Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector with Phone/Ethernet/Coaxial Protection and ... http://en.kotobabooks.net/tools/item_B000HPX46U/title_Belkin%2012-Outlet%20Home%EF%BC%8FOffice%20Surge%20Protector%20with%20Phone%EF%BC%8FEthernet%EF%BC%8FCoaxial%20Protection%20and%20Extended%20Cord.php Belkin 12-Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector with Phone/Ethernet/Coaxial Protection and Extended Cord　　SalesRank : 0

Belkin 12-Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector with Phone/Ethernet/Coaxial Protection and Extended Cord

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Belkin 12-Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector with Phone/Ethernet/Coaxial Protection and Extended Cord

Amazon Price : $22.91 54%($27.08) OFF
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Electronics　 [ Belkin Components ] 　
EAN : 0722868594339 / ASIN : B000HPX46U
[ ListPrice : $49.99 ] [ Used Price:$49.95 ]

Average Customer Review :

5.0stars [ See more reviews ]
I like the slim design and also the widely spaced sockets for those bulky power adapters.

My old surge protector had the sockets so close to each other that when I used a wide plug, I end up wasting a socket or two.

I like the slim design and also the widely spaced sockets for those bulky power adapters.

My old surge protector had the sockets so close to each other that when I used a wide plug, I end up wasting a socket or two.

5stars - "Space Saver" (W. Eng)
Belkin has always made a great product, combine that with the great prices at Amazon, and you have a combination that can't be beat.

Belkin has always made a great product, combine that with the great prices at Amazon, and you have a combination that can't be beat.

5stars - "Great Value" (Vincent K.)
I had high expectations for this product, but am now even more impressed several months later. Can't find a better surge protector with this many outlets!

I had high expectations for this product, but am now even more impressed several months later. Can't find a better surge protector with this many outlets!

5stars - "Better than expected!" (rjwmets88)

I consider this Belkin surge protector to be one of the best "all-in-ones" that are made. Not only do you get plenty of outlets, but you also get an extended cord, phone/ethernet/coax protection, well-spaced outlets, right-angle plug, and a small profile. For the price, you will not get a better surge protector.

When opening the package, the first thing I noticed was the small profile of this product. To have so many features and outlets you would think this item would have to be huge. Granted, the length and width are large, but it is thin and sits on the floor or other surface very well. I commend them on their design of this product.

You will find 12 outlets on this device and half of them will have space for large plugs and adapters. You will also find protection for coax, ethernet, and phone. The right-angle plug is awesome and allows you to plug this surge protector in behind large furniture without having it stick out. That should be a standard on all surge protectors! You will also have plenty of slack with the cord that will allow you to put this device almost anywhere.

I realize most of the features I listed are available on other surge protectors, but most do not include all of them on one device. Belkin did and they executed it very well at a very good price. This item is highly recommended.

5stars - "Quality Surge Protector that lives up to the Belkin Name" (midnight821)
This is a great surge protector. We had a lot of large electronic plugs and this accommodated them nicely. The only thing you might want to know is there is no on off switch. Other than that it's exactly what we needed.

This is a great surge protector. We had a lot of large electronic plugs and this accommodated them nicely. The only thing you might want to know is there is no on off switch. Other than that it's exactly what we needed.

5stars - "It's what we were looking for." (Crystal R. Boylan)

]]> KotobaBooks Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:40:23 +0900 P3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor http://en.kotobabooks.net/tools/item_B00009MDBU/title_P3%20International%20P4400%20Kill%20A%20Watt%20Electricity%20Usage%20Monitor.php P3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor　　SalesRank : 0

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P3 International P4400 Kill A Watt Electricity Usage Monitor

Amazon Price : $22.94 56%($29.49) OFF
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Electronics　 [ P3 INTERNATIONAL ] 　
EAN : 0043430000059 / ASIN : B00009MDBU
[ ListPrice : $52.43 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.5stars [ See more reviews ]
This tool will answer power consumption questions eg Should I leave the computer on when I'm not using it? Or, How much electricity does my TV use when it's on or when it's off? (They need to make one for 220 volt use also. This is limited to 15 amps at 115 volt appliances.)

This tool will answer power consumption questions eg Should I leave the computer on when I'm not using it? Or, How much electricity does my TV use when it's on or when it's off? (They need to make one for 220 volt use also. This is limited to 15 amps at 115 volt appliances.)

4stars - "Handy little gadget" (S. Brown)

The meter works as advertised and gives the the data I want, but it is unnecessarily awkward and difficult to use. Its not obvious from the photo that the other electrical connection is on the back and will block both sockets in an electrical outlet. The rear plug stands out from the back, so if you use an extension cord, the device won't lie flat nor stand up. The final annoyance is that the device has no memory if it is disconnected. The idea is to get the accumulated electricity use over a day or week, but if the device get disconnected from the wall socket or extension cord while wrestling with its awkwardness, all the counters reset to zero.

Next time need a product like this, I will look for a different device.

3stars - "Works but awkward" (R. Smith)

This thing works amazing if you are looking for power hungry gadgets in standby or are just curious how much power a device uses

+ Inexpensive
+ Measures pretty much anything you could imagine, including Power Factor, which in helpful in adjusting the PF for your entire house
+ Actual kWh measurement is really helpful to easily calculate the monthly or yearly cost of a gadget
+ Very simple to use

- Screen definitely needs a backlight of some sort, trust me you will need a flashlight
- A battery backup would be nice, but not necessary, to store some information

4stars - "Excellent little gadget" (Ryan Galvan)
I didn't know that this was still available. It may encourage saving electricity. I plugged my son's PS3 into it. Just push the on button and watch the wattage jump.

I didn't know that this was still available. It may encourage saving electricity. I plugged my son's PS3 into it. Just push the on button and watch the wattage jump.

5stars - "Surprising how revealing this unit is......" (R. Diamond)

I purchased the Kill-a Watt P4400 a few years ago, and have used it numerous times to verify the power consumed by tv's,refrigerators, stereo equip., small A/C (less than 15amp). The only problem was a miss alignment of one of the reciptical pins, it was off center and the unit under test connector pin went down on the side instead of BETWEEN the recipticle contacts resulting in overheating the connector pin and partially melting some plastic. A slight adjustment and all is well. A good little tester!

4stars - "catraveler" (kf6rai)

]]> KotobaBooks Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:40:23 +0900 Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025 http://en.kotobabooks.net/tools/item_B00005OQMG/title_Toro%201800%2018-Inch%2012%20Amp%20Electric%20Curve%20Snow%20Thrower%20%2338025.php Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025　　SalesRank : 18

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Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025

Amazon Price : $290.82 12%($39.17) OFF
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Tools & Hardware　 [ Toro ] 　
EAN : 0021038380254 / ASIN : B00005OQMG
[ ListPrice : $329.99 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.5stars [ See more reviews ]

I love my new Toro 1800. It's small enough (I can easily lift it and carry it anywhere I want, including to the basement for storage), it's "greener" than gas-powered snow throwers, and it's cheaper.

You can't expect it to clear *any* amount of snow - but in quite snowy December 2008 here in Chicago, I could use it on 10" of snow. I could not easily use it at the curb though, where village plows put up a lot of heavier snow from the street - used shovel there. If you want to clear all snow with a thrower (i.e., without using a shovel), this Toro might not be for you.

Make sure you can reach all parts of your driveway with 100ft power cord attached to unloaded power outlet (mine is in the garage). Manual says 100ft or 150ft cords would do though.

Also, they have a terrible design of the bolt hole on the right part of the handle, where face plate is attached. You need to insert the bolt through the hole and go around a thick power cord that is inside that tube. It may be tough. Maybe try not to leave it unassembled in the cold for a long time - so that power cord inside that tube remains at least somewhat flexible.

But if you are looking for a complement to your shovel (not a replacement), I would recommend it.

5stars - "Great!!!" (DS)
I purchased this snow blower in order to regularly blow snow from my 30' walkway entrance up to my front door. I also use it to clear a path up to my wood pile from my deck (50'). It works exactly as described. I am having no problems blowing snow. It is quick and easy. The long electric cord is a bit of a pain but manageable. I love it!

I purchased this snow blower in order to regularly blow snow from my 30' walkway entrance up to my front door. I also use it to clear a path up to my wood pile from my deck (50'). It works exactly as described. I am having no problems blowing snow. It is quick and easy. The long electric cord is a bit of a pain but manageable. I love it!

5stars - "Works Great!!" (Upstate Skier)

I had hopes for this item because my husband and I both have bad backs (I have 4 herniated discs, fibromyalgia and chronic sciatic pain). We have a city house with only about 50 ft of sidewalk, and 10 feet of driveway to shovel since we park the cars at the end of the driveway. I had hoped that since we don't like gas powered tools and have such a small area to do that this item would be great for us. We got the snowblower delivered from Amazon a day before a 12" snow storm. It had been reduced the week I was considering it to 279 so I took it as a sign. Got free super saver shipping. I found it slightly tricky to put together because of the wires through the handle thing, but not as bad as some made it sound. I am a woman with a some mechanical knowledge (more than my husband who also had the flu that weekend). I used it three times during the storm, after each time about 4 inches had come down. It worked great, and was almost exactly like using our electric lawn mower. I was able to move the snow with a basic push pull motion which was SOOO much better than the bending, lifting and throwing of shoveling. The only difference was that the lawn mower still cuts while being pulled back, but the snow thrower only throws snow when moving forward. It pulls itself somewhat so I also didn't find myself having to work hard at pushing it at all. (we had bought the Toro snow SHOVEL which I stopped using years ago because of the effort to push it along). My husband was sick through this storm so I did it all and it was great. I could tell that alot of it was made of plastic so I didn't just go out there and ram it through the heavy stuff the plow left in the driveway. It definitely is not happy to hit chunks of ice and has a lot of plastic parts. It seemed to want to climb up over the icy stuff which was helpful in taking it down in thinner layers to avoid breaking it. I also ALWAYS chop up the stuff with a shovel before shoveling/snowblowing if its had time to freeze. You sort of want to hold onto the machine with two hands (there are two handles) to SHAVE it down where it is icy or full of chunks from the plow. The directions recommend this as well. At @35 lbs it was fine for me to do that. My neighbors looked envious. It took a bit of time, but not having to lift the shovel full of heavy, icey snow was great. I also liked what a open area it cut around the cars, which are parked in a narrow driveway between close houses. When we shovel it usually just slides down and its hard to dig out the cars. We also have uneven slate side walk and driveway that the toro snow SHOVEL didn't work well on, but this snow THROWER was fine on it. Of course my daughter did some clean up work with the shovel afterwards. I don't think any snow blower will get it perfectly clean down to the sidewalk/pavement. So, I only used it for one storm so far, but it saved me alot of back trouble. I would recommend it for those who have small area to clear, who are comfortable using an outdoor electrical corded machine(it does get stiff in the cold and you have to keep it clear!), and those who don't mind "taking it slow and easy" with a small machine that has a lot of plastic parts. If you're someone who demands power, have a large driveway, want to do over 6" at a time or want to be able to just blast through the heavy stuff from the plow, I don't think this is for you. I also am having trouble having the hood stay at a bent angle. Wants to just shoot up straight all the time. So I am working on that, probably needs different bolt/washer. But I really am happy with it so far.

4stars - "MY BACK IS GRATEFUL" (Upstate woman)

This is my second winter with this snow blower, after coming in from using it just now I had to post a rave! So far it has saved me countless backbreaking shovelfuls of snow. It can easily handle 6" snow falls and can nibble and wear down up to a foot of snow for a few running feet. It even handles the heavy stuff that the snowplows throw up at the end of my driveway. (Sometimes in heavy stuff the output pipe clogs - it takes but a second with it not running - to punch the clog back down. No problem!)

I don't have a garage, and don't want to store gasolene in my basement, so this is perfect. Each storm I do have to haul it up the basement stairs, but it is light and has a handle right above its center of gravity so this is not a problem. Its light weight means that out in the snow I can manouver it easily - even pick it up and set it down in a different direction.

I don't enjoy snowstorms, but this little guy has made them much easier!

5stars - "A true winner" (Dean S. Maclaughlin)

I love it!!
I give it 5 stars with reservations. I put this together in no time, had no problem with getting the handle to line up, just used a flashlight to help see the holes lined up. I find the extension cord be be no problem at all, its very lightweight and only 50' long, my driveway is 1 car wide, 2 car long.
It works great and beats shoveling.
I read all the reviews carefully before buying, knowing that sometimes you get a dud. The belt issue was worrying me, but i bought it anyway for my significant other for Christmas. Well, it snowed before Christmas so i gave it to him early. (We're in our 50's, so i didn't want us shoveling because of heart attacks etc, plus getting a small driveway plowed adds up moneywise). So..he had to work, i got to snowblow. It was fantastic!! Then the next snow I brought the blower out for him and he got 2 little pushes and it stopped! I took it apart and tried to put the belt back on myself, but it was too tight, the hardware store did it for me. So it snowed 2 days ago, i took it out, 2 little pushes and it stopped!! I was ready to cry. I pulled the side off it and was able to put belt back on (the way it was sitting, i think the guy put in on wrong) anyway, took it back out and worked like a charm! So, needless to say, i am still impressed with this toro, I will see how it works the next storm.

5stars - "5 Stars With Reservations" (J. Brown)

]]> KotobaBooks Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:40:23 +0900 Alden Grabit Broken Bolt and Damaged Screw Extractors, 4-Piece Set http://en.kotobabooks.net/tools/item_B001A4CWHO/title_Alden%20Grabit%20Broken%20Bolt%20and%20Damaged%20Screw%20Extractors%2C%204-Piece%20Set.php Alden Grabit Broken Bolt and Damaged Screw Extractors, 4-Piece Set　　SalesRank : 9

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3.5stars [ See more reviews ]

I was extracting a bolt whose head had broken off. The burnishing side had almost no impact on the broken bolt. I had to use my own drill bit to create a pilot hole. Then the remover side BROKE almost immediately after applying any pressure. It's a waste of $20. What's worse is that the broken piece prevented me from using ANY extractor, and I must replace the piece I was trying to remove the bolt from. I expected a LOT more for my money.

1stars - "Very disappointed!!" (Mr. Review)

I picked up one of the Grab-Its from the local DIY warehouse to remove some very stripped bolts from a jointer. I was impressed with the performance, but not with the instructions. From the package I bought, it's not obvious which side of the bit to use first. Also it is critical to run both the "cleanout" and the "extractor" heads in reverse. That was counter intuitive for me and not spelled out very well in the instructions. But with a few attempts, angling the drill side to side until it found a good angle, the Grab-It did work as advertised. I'll certainly use them again.

5stars - "Worked for me" (H. Narang)
Haven't had the need to use them yet, but they look like they will work. They didn't come in a case as shown, just a thick, clear plastic bag.

Haven't had the need to use them yet, but they look like they will work. They didn't come in a case as shown, just a thick, clear plastic bag.

3stars - "Screw removers" (T. North)
Very cheap metal, high strength steel would have been better, first time I used it the extractor side broke because it is made of cheap metal!

Very cheap metal, high strength steel would have been better, first time I used it the extractor side broke because it is made of cheap metal!

1stars - "Cheap" (Joe Funston)

So about year and a half ago I hung a 19 flatscreen on the wall in the den. And it was a horrible experience.

You see, whoever the "engineer" was that designed it should be flogged and their engineer credentials shoved up their...

You had to screw two 1/4×3" screws (those are pretty big) into a 2×4 stud in the wall using a hex key. A hex key is the hardest tool to work with, and stripped out the head of the screw about 1/4" away from being tight. That's after pre-drilling the hole. So the whole mount has been loose all this time. And you can't undo it because the hex key stripped out the head. The words coming out of my mouth at the time would have made a truck driver blush.

So it finally came time that I wanted to fix it by doing it right and replace the crappy screws they sent with proper lag bolts you'd install with a socket wrench.

So I bought the Grabit screw extractors. Sure they're late night TV fodder, but figured I'd give it a shot, as the set was cheaper than individual screw extractors at Home Depot.

And they worked wonderfully.

I had those crappy screws removed in about 5 seconds.

Then using a proper method of a socket wrench had the whole thing remounted in about 2 minutes instead of the half hour I spent the first time cussing and yelling.

Anyways, the set of Grabits are [........], and every tool kit should have a set.

5stars - "Glad I bought them" (Chad Amberg)

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