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Toro Ultra 12 Amp Variable Speed Electric Blower/Vacuum With Metal Impeller #51599

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from: Toro

January 01, 2007
All I can say is "WOW!" After reading about this blower/vacuum in Consumer Reports, and how well it worked, I decided to purchase it. I searched all over the internet, but found that Amazon's "amazing" price of just under $70 was unbeatable. That included free shipping. My blower/vac arrived the next day. Lucky me! Anyhow, It has PLENTY of power. Matter of fact, it has more power than the gas powered backpack blower I had, which pleasantly surprised me. I used the Toro to clean my gutters, and blow and vacuum my leaves, and it did all 3 jobs easily. Again, I'm "blown away" with the amount of power it has. The only "inconvenience" is having to pull an extension cord around with it, but you can solve that by buying the longest extension cord you ... Read More:

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Dremel 761-03 7,000/14,000 RPM Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool

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from: Dremel


This item "works" but my dog does not like it - after a month of trying to get him used to it, he still won't let me file his nails with it. I will keep trying but I'm not optimistic.

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Dremel 750-02 Minimite 13,000 RPM 2 Speed 4.8-Volt Cordless Rotary Tool

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from: Dremel


Purchased primarily to file dog's claws e.g. to shorten them so they don't become too long. Dog is long-haired and despite my efforts to trim hair in the vicinity of his paws, it seems as if I'd have to trim his legs an inch or more to avoid the hair becoming entangled in the rotating device. Neither he nor I enjoy that! Am hesitant about continuing to use it. About ready to revert back to the hand-operated claw trimer formerly used.

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AccuSharp 001 Knife Sharpener

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from: Accusharp


I'm a big Cooks Illustrated fan. Saw the review on America's Test Kitchen and jumped on this one. I own lots of overpriced underperforming kitchenware and gadgets. This thing does indeed perform. I have many different knives -- Forschner Fibrox, Henckels, etc...-- some pretty expensive. I have a $35 Henckels ceramic sharpener and a more expensive honing tool -- neither comes close to this simple device. I have sharpened all my knives with it and they are as close to razor sharp as they were when purchased. Gave this as a gift to a relative and will buy for others as the opportunity comes! For the price, it's a no-brainer.

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Leatherman 830850 Skeletool CX Multitool

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from: Leatherman

March 15, 2008
I bought this without even looking at one in real life. I was a little apprehensive about the purchase but it looked too cool.

It showed up about 3 days after I bought it and I use it every day now. The CX has the better knife and still has a nice tip to it. Some knives break off when using them but not this one. It is a nice shape to save your hands a bit and looks very unique. It is basically a knife and pliers. The other bottle opener works good and the screw driver is alright but not for anything serious.

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Milwaukee 49-17-3100 Bulk Box of 200 Disposable Earplugs, NRR 29 db

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from: Milwaukee


These are great - individually packaged in a hundred separate pairs, these are very effective and very inexpensive. I'm used to going in to Walgreens or Rite-Aid and paying $4 or so for 10 pair, so this is one heck of a great deal. Comfortable, too, once you get used to this type of earplug.

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Black & Decker ASI300 Air Station Inflator

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from: Black & Decker


Pros:
Small. Easily stored in your trunk.
Light. Lug around with one hand easily.
Cheap.
Long cigarette lighter cord.
Auto shutoff feature.

Cons:
LOUD! No idea what B&D was smoking when they claimed this unit us "quiet"
Slow. A few seconds at a gas station, several minutes with this unit. Per tire!
Laughably short AC cord.
Pressure dial is hard to read.

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Peltor H10A Professional Noise Canceling Earmuff

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from: AO Safety


The (passive) noise reduction works very well. [Noise Canceling usually means an electronic system, which this is NOT.] Wearing these, I can barely hear the lawn mower or circular saw; it is useful to be able to hear them just enough to know they are working correctly. With earbuds put on first, I can listen to my mp3 player/radio at normal volumes with full clarity.

They are a bit snug, as you would want to ensure good noise reduction; I have a fairly large head. I loosened them a bit by flexing the wires gently a few times. Too tight is better than too loose, because it's easier to loosen them.

The muffs are plastic. Wearing these in hot weather or doing sweaty work means some moisture will gather where the muff is against your ... Read More:

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Stanley 95-155 3-in-1 Tripod LED Flashlight

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from: Stanley

October 01, 2008
found this in a store and thought it was pretty pricey.
bought it anyways and love this thing to death!

had to work on replacing a bathroom and kitchen sink

this thing is so versatile and powerful, made it worth it for me.

just get it, you wont regret it

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Lux Products TX9000TS Touch Screen 7 Day Programmable Thermostat

Childrens Toy Shop > Tools & Hardware > Specialty Stores
from: Lux Products


Purchased this unit based on both professional reviews and consumer reviews here on Amazon (thanks to all consumers for their reviews - it's very, very helpful!)

Received in five days with the free shipping (yea!), and installed it today. Easy to install, wiring directions were clear, and programming instructions were easy to follow.

Really like the easy-to-read, large digital face, and the blue backlighting.

Am a 61-year old female do-it-yourselfer, just FYI.