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Swiss Army Classic Pocket Knife, Red

From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army knife a century ago comes this classic version of the pocket knife. It contains six tools that put life in order again when they're needed. Measuring just 2-1/4 inches long--less than a pack of gum--and sheathed in red plastic, the Classic pocket knife is a toolbox and manicure kit small enough to fit into a pocket. (It also comes with a key ring.) Stainless-steel tools contained inside are a knife blade, scissors, a nail file with a screwdriver tip, a removable plastic toothpick, and removable tweezers. --Fred Brack

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Just 2-1/4 inches long;

Version of Swiss Army Classic Pocket Knife;

Contains six stainless-steel tools;

Knife blade, scissors, nail file with screwdriver tip, toothpick, tweezers;

Includes key ring;

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Customer Review:

no can opener

The quality is great as expected for Victorinox, but it is really small. Be aware there is no can opener included.

A very nice knife, yet very small

I purchased this knife for my girl friend. It is obviously well made and is quite useful for everyday use. She liked it. But be careful, it's much smaller than expected. Almost as small as my index finger.

Good!

The small scissors and the small knife are perfect! I like it so much!

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Keywords: Hand Tools; Multi-tools; (Swiss Army Knives); (Knife); (Multitools);

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Black & Decker AF-100-3Z String Trimmer Auto Feed System (AFS) Replacement Spool

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30 day no-risk satisfaction guarantee and full two-year warranty;

30-feet .065 factory wound string trimmer replacement spool;

Fits Black & Decker Cordless String Trimmers CST1000, CST2000 and NST2018;

Fits Black & Decker Electric String Trimmers ST7000, ST6600, GH400 and GH500;

Automatic Feed Spool (AFS) releases line as needed-no bumping required;

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Customer Review:

Easiest trimmer there is!

I have owned several trimmers, those with long heavy cords to drag along, others with gas/oil mixtures that never worked quite right. Then came the Black and Decker auto feed system. I think it is fabulous! You just plug it on a charger and it is always ready for use, the spools could not be simpler to pop in. I highly recommend this product. Thank you Black and Decker!

Don't waste your money

What the other reviewers fail to mention, maybe because they failed to try, is that the AFS on the trimmer continues to work flawlessly with hand wound string, and at less than 1/4 the cost it's seems like a huge waste to buy the pre-wound spools. It only takes 2 minutes to rewind a spool, so even when I do run out in the middle of a job, I just look at it as a 2-minute break from yard work. Of course, if your one and only concern is convenience, you may be looking at the right product. Be aware, if you've had trouble with rewinding trimmers in the past, it may be because you're using old line, which tends to get brittle over time. Buy some new line and try again. If you buy the three-pack of spools three times, you just paid for your trimmer again.
Thanks for reading,
Adam
ps. Two stars for effort, but the cost is just ridiculous.

Don't find yourself strung out.

So what did you want to know? I started my trimming carrier with the Black & Decker Automatic Feed Spool (AFS). It is just plug and go. I prefer my trimmer string to come from Black & Decker. This way I will not come unraveled trying to use some cheap substitute. The spools last longer than expected. But all good things come to an end and you don't want to be half way through the yard when you find your self strung out.

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Keywords: Landscaping Tools; Accessories; String Heads;

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Stanley 33-725 25' Fat Max Tape Measure

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Rubber nonslip grip;

1-1/4-inch easy-to-read blade;

11-foot tape standout;

Mylar-coated blade;

Rugged, durable casing;

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Customer Review:

Fat Max Tape Mesure

I bought two Fat Max Tape Measures. The deal was good, fast shipping, great product.

Durable, well made tool

Without repeating the praise from previous reviewers for its standout and ease of use, I wish to note the exceptional durability of this tool. The Stanley Fat Max has a remarkable ability to survive falls. I have dropped this tape many times from up to 24 feet. Other than minor cosmetic blemishes, I find no visible damage to the tape measure after months of daily service in remodeling. The mechanism, tape, and mylar coating are also in very good condition after hard use.

In response to a previous reviewer's concern about using the Fat Max in harsh weather, I use my tape regularly for masonry work and other tasks which expose the tool to moisture. I have yet to see signs of corrosion or deterioration of the mechanism. Worth the money, useful features, and tough as nails.

Who designed this?

I've been stymied trying to find the width of the Fat Max's body to calculate the total length. I measured it with another tape (irony) at 3 1/4" but wondered why there wasn't an indication on the housing. Finally, with my arm's-length near eyesight I found a molded legend that's almost covered by the belt clip. Pisspoor product design, but it's a Stanley tradition. Even with reading glasses its hard to read the reflective chrome plated numerals on earlier Stanley tapes I've owned. I wrote a big "+3 1/4" on the case with a Sharpie and vow to avoid Stanley products in the future.

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Keywords: Measuring & Layout Tools; Tape Measures;

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DEWALT DW6913 Universal Edge Guide with Dust Collection

The micro-adjustment sets this guide apart from others in its price range. It’s easy to adjust with a turn, and it’s marked clearly in white, so it’s easy to read. Setup is a breeze, and we got great results. Our favorite feature is the dust collection port, which, when hooked up to a standard shop vac, really kept the sightline clear of chips and curls. Construction is sturdy. If you don’t have an edge guide in your shop, this one’s definitely worth considering. Its virtues: easy setup, nice fine-tuning mechanism, accuracy and clean chip removal. A good bet for the home woodworker as well as the professional.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

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Fits all DeWalt routers;

One year warranty, One year service contract, 30 day no-risk trial;

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Customer Review:

Item great/amazon service not great

I'm sure the guide will work as advertized--once I have it. Ordered it in May, with the website indicating it was in stock and would ship immediately. It's now been four weeks and the latest email is that it'll be another two to three weeks before it ships--putting delivery into July.

I'm sure this review is a waste of my time because it'll never get posted.

Well worth the money

I purhcased this a few weeks ago from Amazon. I played around on scrap while getting the hang of it. It is easy to setup and use. I used it making some fluted trim and the vac port worked ok when working near the edge but hooking the shop vac directly to the Dewalt plunge router worked better. All in all well worth the money.
A fellow woodworker

Review of DeWalt universal edge guide

I received the edge guide a few days ago and used it to complete the mortising for the hanging brackets of my daughter's bed that I recently completed. I felt that the setup was a snap and it is easy to use. Prior to using the guide I made a few practice cuts so that I could get a feel for the adjustment and accuracy of the edge guide. Given how inexpensive this edge guide is, I believe it works great and have no complaints.

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Keywords: DeWalt; (De Walt); Routers;

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