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Starrett 505A-12 ProSite Protractor

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Black scale shows the setting for fitting a single piece to an angle;

Perfect miter joints every time;

Direct reading - no calculations required;

Durable aluminum construction;

Red scale shows the angle for a miter joint;

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Customer Review:

Starrett 505A-12 ProSite Protractor

This is a great tool for crown or baseboard. Simple to use, no conversion charts needed. Every carpenter, handyman should have one in his tool box.

european woodworking

I came from europe (italy) and I find e new world for woodworkers, the item I bought arrived in perfects conditions and is very ueseful in my shop.

Scale Is Off

I agree with the other reviewers. I purchased this tool because of the Starett name and was deeply disappointed. The scale was definitely off. When you completely fold up the tool it is blatantly obvious. I e-mailed Starett and they said to return it to them for a replacement. I was not too confident that the new one would be any better. Starrett also stated they were changing the name of the tool to remove the word "protractor" because they had received so many complaints. In my case, I simply printed a "red" arrow on some sticky label paper and then cut it out and overlayed the decal on the tool. It's not pretty but the scale now reads accurately. I would not recommend buying this until this defect is corrected.

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Keywords: Measuring & Layout Tools; Protractors; (Protracters);

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Full Size Violin 4 X 4 with Case - Natural Color (Blowout Sale - Limited Time Only!)

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New Violin 4/4 Full Size with Case & Bow;

Great value for the beginning student;

Maple sides and back;

Spruce top, ebony colored pegs;

Wood bow with genuine horse hair;

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Customer Review:

A very solid little creature for starting out with.

This little violin is well priced and reasonably well made for anyone wanting to start out playing, it has all the right bits in the right places and is even available in funky colours if thats what students want just make heads turn and the learning continue (believe me, if a funky colour get's a childs peers giving postive feedback and showing interest then children will be keener to keep up the musical habit! A habit which is so often a trendy whim!)
It's not a strad, but then what beginner needs a master players instrument? That would be like giving a baby a kettle drum instead of a rattle no?

Excellent Beginner's Violin, GREAT Service from this store

I bought this violin for my nephew as a beginner's violin and was quite pleased with the value for the price, and it was an affordable way for him to have his own instrument and not have to rent or use a second-hand one. My sister did not realize that it takes a while to "break in" a new violin, meaning strings sometimes break, you have to be careful tuning, etc. and when she thought the violin was "no good" I thought it was a case of having to break it in but also contacted the store to see what the return policy would be. They were so GREAT that myself as a musician would buy from them for me personally again, I have played many string instruments for over 30 years and was quite impressed with the response (return no problem). Overall the service was superb they shipped super fast, kept me informed via email and followed up on the initial "problem report" which turned out just fine as the violin "broke in" and is turning out quite nicely for my nephew. I have not encountered this kind of caring service from the big Sam Ash and other music stores I usually give my business to in New York, and the care and concern from the vendor made a big impression on me. I recommend buying an electric tuner and additional strings during the break-in period, being gentle with the instrument, and asking any questions to the vendor, they are knowledgeable and very helpful and the kind of place that musicians beginner to advanced should shop at.

Excellent Beginner's Instrument!

I purchased this violin about a month ago. As a beginning violin student, the previous violin I was playing on was a veritable piece of cardboard with four strings. I wasn't advanced enough for a very fancy violin, and I was tired of renting, so I went online to find a decent violin on a budget. I came across many violins on Amazon, but this one was within my price range and it looked good and came with accessories, like a case, strap, and rosin. I received it about 5 days after I ordered it. The violin looked really good. But it did not come with a bridge attached. I had to put the bridge on myself, which was not all that hard to do. I thought that I would ask my violin teacher to do it, but I managed to do it myself. I started to tune the violin and it seemed okay at first, but the next day when I went to play, the strings were all out of tune again. I had to retune it all over again. I started to get annoyed after doing this a few days in a row. I thought that I had ended up paying for a violin that didn't work. But when I took it to my violin teacher, she said that it was natural for a violin to not hold its tune at first. She said that the strings needed time to settle in. She gave me some peg drops to keep the pegs from slipping. I rubbed a little on the pegs and it seemed to work. She also told me to be careful when I tuned the violin because if I tightened the strings too tight, they could break. After I put the peg drops, I didn't need to tune the violin as often. And now the pegs do not slip at all and the strings just need minor day to day tuning. As for the sound, I can't complain because it is after all an instrument. Unfortunately, the violin does not play itself! Whatever sound I create on the violin is exactly what the violin produces. So if it notes coming out of the violin don't sound good...well let's just say that this is why I'm taking lessons!
This instrument does not have the quality of a $4,000 violin, but obviously I shouldn't expect that since I got this violin for a great low price. You get what you pay for, and for the price I paid for it, I think this violin is GREAT!! I think it is the perfect beginner's instrument and the quality of the violin is very good, as is the quality of the bow and the case. Even my teacher thinks it's great. I am VERY HAPPY with the purchase and would definitely buy from this seller again.

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Swanson Tool SO101 7" Speed Square

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Fits into pockets;

Sturdier than typical L-shaped framing squares;

7" x 7" x 10" size;

3/16" thick aluminum alloy;

Ideal saw guide;

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Customer Review:

Nice but quality is lacking.

The square itself works alright and I do like the way you can find so many degrees quick and easy. However I do not like whatever material it was made out of, feels very cheap. It looks like it was stamped out and instead of inspected for flaws just tossed into a blister pack and tossed on a truck. I don't know if I just got a dud or if all of them are like this but I won't be buying another to check that out.

There is a reason to pay the extra for this.

The difference between this and the dollar or two cheaper model is that all of the marks and numbers on this are painted black. Which means if you are going to be using this for more than drawing a straight line across a 2x8 the contrasting numbers will speed you up significantly. Just thought I'd throw this out in addition to all the other wonderful things that have been said about this great tool.

Can't live without it....

This is another essential item in every wood workers arsenal. Use it for layout, squaring up table saw blades on the job, check running width on a board or beam, guide for the skilsaw, parallel guide for the drill. Don't think there is a measuring tool that is so versital. The booklet that comes with the tool goes into great detail on how to use it to lay out rafters, stairs, etc. Have had one for a lot of years and finally felt I needed a new one,(some of the numbers on the old one are worn off). I also have one of the 12" "plastic" ones. Pretty tough also. Not only recommend this tool, but suggest that you've got to have one, at least one.

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Keywords: Measuring & Layout Tools; Squares;

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Toro 51598 Ultra Blower

With 225 mph of maximum force, the Toro Ultra Blower is a three-in-one machine--blower, vacuum, and leaf shredder--that's ready to rip through leaf-covered lawns with the power of a small hurricane. Better yet, you'll likely find it to be not only one of the most powerful lawn tools in your garage, but one of the most versatile as well. To facilitate the different uses, the blower comes with a quick-release latch for easy conversion as well as infinitely variable air control. In addition, the metal impeller mulches leaves with fearsome efficiency, reducing 16 bags of leaves down to a single bag. For those looking for a blower that'll make quick work of acres of matted-down leaves, Toro's Ultra Blower is up to the task. --Rivers Janssen

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Variable air control;

225-miles-per-hour maximum air force will clear just about any lawn;

Metal impeller for efficient mulching;

Reduces 16 bags of leaves to 1;

Converts from blower to vacuum mode with no tools necessary;

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Customer Review:

Toro leaf vacuum

Generally good. Does a nice job of vacuuming the garden (haven't done the leaf blower thing yet). Bit plasticy tho' so lengevity may be an issue if abused.
4/5

Why did I wait so long?

I have a 10-year old Toro electric blower, and it still works, but it never had the power I wanted. This new blower is lighter, more powerful, and I think it cost less than the one I bought a decade ago. It was definitely time to upgrade!

Does well for me

Living in Southern California I have trees that drop leaves year round and I like to vacuum them up. While my lot isn't as big as what you find in the midwest the 51598 works perfectly for me. The only problem I have is the same as many other people, it does pick up everything if you get close to the garden, mulch and loose dirt are gone into the bag. Of course it shouldn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that is going to happen.
My only recomendation would be to look in your local Lowes or Home Depot for it before ordering online. While listed as "in stock" I waited almost four weeks for it to arrive due to "back-ordering". Purchased from Lowes it would have cost me maybe $2.50 more, but then I would have been using the vacuum instead of a rake!

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Keywords: Landscaping Tools; Blowers & Vacs; Electric; Home; Tools;

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