Archive for June, 2009

DeWalt DC9071 XRP Battery Pack

If you’ve gone through your tools and found that you need to dispose of a few old rechargeable tool batteries, think before you toss. Because many batteries from cordless power tools contain heavy metals, most trash haulers won’t accept them. Instead of risking damage to the environment and a very frustrated trash collector, here are a few simple steps to getting rid of your power tool batteries properly.

First, locate a drop off site for your batteries by contacting Call2Recycle, a national collection program that works with retail stores like Target and Home Depot to dispose of batteries properly. You can visit their site at Call2Recycle.org or give them a ring at 800-8-Battery. Once you’ve figured out the right drop off site, give the business a call to find out where exactly to take your batteries and to see if there are any specific instructions. This will save you time from waiting in line at the info desk and can help you make the drop off even easier.

If you don’t have a nearby Call2Recyle approved site and need to get rid of your old power tool batteries safely, feel free to contact your local department of sanitation. They may be able to point you to a program they work with or a collection spot that can accept rechargeable batteries.

With warmer weather comes the chance to complete those projects you’ve been putting off for the past few months. But as your workshop or work bench becomes more cluttered, it’s important to think about how you can organize your work space to make it easier, more efficient, and safer as you work through your to-do list for the season. To help you out, Tools-Plus.com offers these easy tips:

For Your Tools

One of the easiest ways to avoid digging through your tool box to find the right equipment is to install a peg board above your workbench with spots for each of your most commonly used tools. The rest you can store away neatly in a tool box or set of drawers.

For Your Screws, Nuts, Bolts, etc.

Make your screws, paper clips, pens, nuts, bolts, and nails easy to find and safely stowed away by organizing them in a few large glass jars. Attach a label for an even neater workspace.

For Your Bits and Blades

Let your drawers be a safe haven for bits and blades that can often get lost, become damaged, or cause harm when stored improperly. Be sure to organize them neatly to avoid accidental injury.

OK, you have been a fan of the Porter Cable 7424 Polisher for years and now you find out it has been replaced with the Porter Cable 7424xp – What should you do? Well, if you still love the feel and design of the Original Tried and True Porter Cable 7424, you better get one quick, because once they are gone, they are gone. The new XP Model does have more Amps 4.5 vs. 4.0 and goes up to 6,800 RPM’s versus 6,000 RPM’s on the older model, however, you might be surprised at the differences in the body design. The length of the actual body of the 7424XP polisher unit itself, is 1″ longer than the original (11″ vs. 10″). The new Polisher is also slightly heavier than the original 7424. Also, the air vents, variable speed dial, and screw holes are located on the handle or body of the XP model where your hand may be while operating the unit. In contrast, the original 7424 air vent, variable speed dial and screw are located at the base of the unit and your hand does not touch any controls while operating the unit.

Both of these random orbital action (also called dual action) polishers are ideal for use as a boat polisher or a car polisher due to their ease of use and because they will not burn your paint as can happen with a rotary polisher.

So if you want to get the last of a classic now is the time to order a Porter Cable 7424 Polisher.

In celebration of Father’s Day, Tool-Plus.com will be offering an exclusive discount on all Carhartt Clothing. From hats to henleys, gloves to coats, Tools-Plus.com is giving you 10% off. All you have to do is use “CARHARTT” at the checkout to save. It’s simple, it’s easy, and you have a ton of great Carhartt Clothing to choose from. Factor in $6.50 shipping on each and every order and you’ve got a deal that’s too good to pass up.

Dad deserves to get something good this year, so why not stop by Tools-Plus.com and give him the clothing he loves? Tools-Plus.com carries gloves, hats and hoods, jackets, pants, shirts, and socks from Carhartt, all made with the same durability and comfort you’ve come to love. Plus with the great deal we’re running right now, you can be sure to save on your order and get it just in time for Father’s Day. Stop by today and give Dad something he really wants this year.

Power tools aren’t just our business, they’re our livelihood! We’re the quintessential weekend-project masters, and enjoy do-it-yourself wood working projects. From crafting wooden benches to chests, we love to stand back and admire the completed job. That’s where our good friends at The Wood Whisperer come in. The always helpful woodworking blog touts itself as “Education and Entertainment For The Modern Woodworker”, and we couldn’t agree more!

The Wood Whisperer often highlights reader questions and expertly answers the question right on the blog! Check out “A2 vs O1 Tool Steel – Viewer Question” – a great question and excellent answer we can all benefit from.

Whether you’re an expert woodworker or a master of the trade, The Wood Whisperer is a very resourceful blog for all to read. Be sure to check out their product reviews, videos, reader projects, and more!

Shopping for a power sander? Obviously, we want you to shop with Tools-Plus, but for comprehensive information on the subject (and the rare brand that we don’t carry), visit PowerSanders.info before you buy. The site is full of information on both orbital and belt sanders and sander accessories like replacement backing pads and sandpaper.

New to home improvement? The site is a great resource, explaining the difference between the different types of sanders and the uses of their accessories, and some first-hand perspective on several of the top products in each category. Happy sanding!

When it comes to our military, sometimes we tend to forget about those who are left behind. Friends, family, and loved ones are still back home, waiting for their soldier’s safe return.

TheArmyWife.com provides readers with the greatest products that site owner and military wife, Jess, believes would be beneficial for military households. Not to mention, The Army Wife also holds a ton of great giveaways, ideal for any home. This month, she’s partnering up with our friends at BarefootMommies.com to host a Father’s Day extravaganza. Throughout the month of June, be sure to check out both sites for Father’s Day must-haves, including our featured post on Barefoot Mommies, which you can check out here.

With great tips and fabulous giveaways for Father’s Day, these sites are a must-see for the holiday! Check them out and show your support for our troops and the families back at home.

Have you ever opened your garage door, and envisioned a 1965 Mustang Convertible or GTO, or a Chevy SS sitting there all polished and begging to go for a ride?

Well now you have the opportunity to go to your wood shop and see the Cadillac of cabinet saws ready to help you in the creation of your new cabinets or what ever you would like to build.

Powermatic 66 Tablesaw

We have the last of the best know cabinet saw, the “Powermatic 66″ a classic since 1966 with its Baldor motor and a great trunion system. You are not going to find a smoother running table saw in its class. A heavy-duty left tilting table saw, it features a cast iron table that is precision ground and polished to a fine mirror finish. The exclusive 3VX-belt drive distributes torque more efficiently and generates less heat while operating virtually vibration-free.

We have two of the Powermatic 1660791 5hp 1ph all packaged and ready to go.

If you are close enough to our location we also have one of the Powermatic 1660750 5hp 3ph display units that can be picked up.

If you are interested give us a call and ask for Bob. (203)573-0750×828

Q:

Will the New Delta 78-138B 36″ Biesemeyer Rail and Tube and the Delta 78-055B 52″ Biesemeyer Rail and Tube work on the older Delta saws.

Biesemeyer Rail and Tube

This rail kit will work on older saws. The two holes in the new and old tables are only different by a couple of thousandths and the user may not have to do any drilling. If drilling is required, it is a simple job. Although there are basic similarities, the New UniSaw and the Beisemeyer Fence system are completely redesigned. Differences include that front tube is now extruded and not steel, the table of the saw is bigger, so the Biesemeyer fence is longer. Because the table is longer the tableboard will not fit older shorter tables on old UniSaw or Contractor Saws.

If you would like to use this rail kit with an older saw the older Biesemeyer Universal table boards will work as long as you drill the mounting holes through the table board.

If you want to be assured of a proper fit for your older model UniSaw the Delta BC30 30″ and the Delta BC50 50″ Biesemeyer Commercial Fence systems are an excellent choice and will not require any special effort to work with your current saw.