Reviews IRWIN 226305 5-Inch Heavy Duty Workshop Vise

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IRWIN 226305 5-Inch Heavy Duty Workshop Vise Product Description:



  • 5" Jaw Width
  • 6-1/2" Clamping Capacity
  • 3-3/8" Throat Depth

Product Description

Heavy duty vises designed for the professional woodworker/metal worker. Swivel base for easy positioning.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
4Irwin 5 inch vise
By Whisper
A good vise for the price. 4 mounting points and pipe jaws are good features. The clamping jaws seem a little soft and the screw arm could be a little longer for better leverage. I do expect to get years of use from this vise. I am happy with this product and I use it about 5 times a week.

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Affordable BucketBoss Extreme Gear 55035 Mullet Buster Tool Belt

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BucketBoss Extreme Gear 55035 Mullet Buster Tool Belt Product Description:



  • Padded suspenders w/cell phone pocket -Easy on the body and keeps the phone at hand.
  • Hip support pads - Extra waist comfort.
  • 1680 denier fabric - Will wear forever.

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453-55035 Features: -Ballistic nylon for ultimate durability.-PVC reinforcement at key stress points.-Padded suspenders for greater comfort.-Tapered deep pockets for extra capacity.-Size Group: Up to 52 in..-Material: Ballistic Nylon Body, PVC & Ballistic Nylon Trim.-Price is for 1 Each.

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44 of 46 people found the following review helpful.
4Positives and negatives (UPDATED)
By BK
2004: I am a professional carpenter who just recieved the bucket boss mullet buster tool belt today. I have shopped around for a new one for a while and was drawn to this one for several reasons. The set up of the belt system is different from most others and the best set up for me (pockets position etc.) In New England, most of us buy Occedental leather belt systems but they have drawbacks of price (extemely expensive) and set ups are limited.What I like now that I have the bucket boss belt in hand: What you get for the money is outstanding. The bags appear tough and well stiched. There are a ton of pockets and you can arrange the belt as you like. Lots of velcro to keep everything in place where you set it. tape pocket, hammer holster, big nail bags. excellent all around.DRAW BACK: I am 5'9" tall and slim and the suspenders (another option I was looking for) are almost useless. At their tightest setting the bags still droop below where I would like them, I cannot use the suspenders. If you are a bigger guy (taller or with a belly for the suspenders to stretch over) this would likely not be a problem. But am am a regular sized person. The belt and inner belt pad were also HUGE and I had to cut them down to make them fit comfortably. I am not happy to have to cut up a brand new purchase to fit.10/2009: Just an update, Ive had these bags since 2004, the right side bag has finally given out, that is a lot of abuse and use in 5 years and I am buying this set just for the two bags again. They are a tremendous value for the price compared to anything else available on the market, even for the bags alone. I ended up putting the two bags and the tape holder on my leather occidental belt, and that was a winning combo for me. Many will find the suspenders and belt useless due to their over size, but if you can use them, it is an even better deal. After using the bags for 5 years, I upgraded my star rating on these to a 4 out of 5 from a 3 out of 5.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful.
5Mullet not required!
By A Customer
Mullet Buster? Interesting name - great tool belt. I bought this primarily because of the padded suspenders. I don't like standard tool belts which fall down after a while unless you tighten them up well, which doesn't feel comfortable to me. The suspenders put the weight on your shoulders which works better for me. It also looks impressive!

An insane amount of storage pockets are on this belt, and the cell phone pocket on the suspenders (which do come off by the way) is handy. It puts the phone closer to where you can hear it. I used to hate never hearing my phone when strapped to my waist in an noisy environment. Actually, there is a second phone pocket around the waist area, which is handy if you have a cell phone and a 2-way radio, you can protect them both. Clever!

I'd definately recommend this tool belt.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
4Mullet Buster Comes Up Short and Long
By Joel W. Ellzey
The mullet buster is an excellent bag for someone size XL-XXXL. For the rest of us (I'm 5'8", 180 lbs), the suspenders are too long for anyone but the big or tall. You either throw them away or look for a creative modification to make them shorter which is what I did. For the money it appears to be a great buy, and it looks like it will hold up pretty well. I just wish it had come with the "meat hook" as advertised, and that my cell phone actually fit in the cell phone pocket they brag about (fold-up phones only). You get your money's worth, but just don't expect what's in the picture.

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HTC HSG-436 Mobile Base Product Description:



  • Fits machine size of 15.25"x17.25"
  • 500lb Capacity
  • Heavy duty welded steel construction
  • Move your machine anywhere with ease
  • Opens up additional shop space

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
5the best
By M. Angle
I have several of these and they are the best and most stable that I have. Everything I have is now on HTC bases. Now nothing gets in the way.

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HTC 10A-M50 Brett-Guard Table Saw Guard Product Description:



  • Provides excellent protection in a cantilever style mount
  • Overarm mount allows full unobstructed use of fence capacity
  • Easy adjust crank housing
  • Clear shield with retractable anti-kick fingers
  • OSHA and ANSI compliant

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
5The Gold Standard for 10" Table Saw Guards PERIOD!
By D. B. SLAGTER
If you TRULY value safety AND YOU WANT THE ONLY OSHA APPROVED 10" table saw gaurd in this category, then you only have one choice. The Brett Guard 10A M Series. The M50 Series is for cabinet saws, while the M30 is for contractor saws. This is the bigger brother to the other smaller Brett Guard by HTC.I use this gaurd ALL the time and I'll tell you I would NEVER own a saw without one ever again. WHY?? Read on...1. The obvious - it's built rock solid from solid steel and 3 inch welded steel tubing. It is a super strong system that will GUARD you from the blade.2. The blade shroud completely covers the blade with a 1 inch+ thick crystal clear plexiglass box.3. It has vacuum connection built right into the plexiglass shroud. Your topside hose can be within an inch or so of the blade. You'll see your cut perfectly.4. It has a SUPER EASY up and down adjustment crank for any thickness of wood.5. For running raised panels horizontally, you simply turn one knob a quarter of a turn and the whole unit tips on a hinge out of the way.6. The Plexiglass shroud is mounted on a solid steel angled fixture that will NOT bend even if you literally fell on top of the saw blade.7. It will stop your hands from going into the blade since the only thing it allows under it is the thickness of your boards.8. You can still use your splitter (which you should)9. It has anti-kickback "prawns" embedded into the Plexiglass. They are adjustable as to how much "bite" you want it to have.10. It is SO NATURAL to use. Once you've cut a board or two you'll instictively reach for the handle on the guard, lower it to the proper (safe) height and push your work in.11. It does not interfere with featherboards and any other devices. Including the Osborne Miter EB-3 or even the Incra Miter 5000 Complete Crosscut Sled - I KNOW I OWN THEM BOTH!12. It will take a beating and still work. I actually lowered it TOO low and started the saw up and the saw just stopped!! I thought the motor had stalled, but when I looked I could see my Forrest Woodworker 2 was jammed into the plexiglass and the motor was dead stopped!!! HERE'S THE KICKER - I HAVE A 5 HP SINGLE PHASE 220V POWERMATIC CABINET SAW! This saw is a very powerful saw KNOWN for not bogging down under load, and the Brett Guard just stopped it cold.!Lastly, the HTC staff is unique and knowledable. They are old school craftsman who actually answer their phones and send stuff out immediately. Enough said.ONE AWESOME OPTION YOU SHOULD GET - THE EMERGENCY SHUT OFF AND KEY SYSTEM. This allows you to turn the saw off by pushing a red button that is mounted into the guard control unit above the shroud. After I finish a cut, I simply push the red button that's around 6 inches above the guard itself. It's the most natural place for an on/off switch that I'm amazed no one else has thought of this! It also has a key with it so you can turn it off and cut off electricity to the unit so no one can turn it on without the key.Hope that helps - this one is a Class A system.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
5Great products, aside from the instructions.
By T. Way
I like HTC's products, including this one. But as I've told them in person (I work near them) and over the phone, the effort they spend on maintaining their assembly instructions makes me embarrassed for them. Really, really, really bad. When I spend $300 - $500 on a product, and open the box to find those outdated, poor resolution, error-riddled instructions, I say to myself: well it's lucky for HTC they seem to have very little competition in their niche. Maybe the new owners will give this some attention. I'd be encouraged to hear from them, just letting me know that they follow this feedback. Otherwise, their inattention is just another signal of "more of the same, on the way"...

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HTC 10A-LP Brett-Guard Table Saw Guard Product Description:



  • Provides excellent protection in a package ideally suited to 10" contractor style saws - Also works on cabinet saws
  • Original style Brett-Guard for 10" saws, with left mounting plate
  • Easy adjust crank housing
  • Clear dust ported shield with retractable anti-kick fingers
  • OSHA and ANSI compliant

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
5Great tool and easy to use!
By Vic K
After replacing the Powermatic 66 standard blade guard and anti-kick back with an after market Biesemeyer T-Square Anti-Kickback Snap-In Spreader, I quickly realized that I needed some additional protection from the blade and the wood chips flying in my face. After doing some research I came up with 3 possible options:1) Biesemeyer T-Square Table Saw BladeGuard System, 2) HTC 10A-M50 Brett-Guard Table Saw Guard or 3) HTC 10A-L Brett-Guard Table Saw Guard. As it happens I have a router table on the right side of my saw which eliminated the first 2 options. I went with HTC 10A-L Brett-Guard Table Saw Guard which is mounted on the left of the blade screwed to the extension wing.Here are some of the good points:1) Easy to install once you figure out the directions, which were not very clear.2) Easy to mount and unmount from the table.3) Easy to use during cuts4) Nice suction hole on top for dust extraction (this option is the model with a "P" in the model number such as HTC 10A-LP<<<5) No more dust/chips in my face6) Hands are forced to stay clear of bladeNot so good points of the blade guard and installation:1) Instructions not very clear even after 3 readings2) Missing parts (screws to mount dust cover to bars and screws to mount to saw extension)3) Needed to file the holes in the mounting base plate to receive the positioning pins, because the pins were slightly out of alignment.In summary, the HTC 10A-LP Brett-Guard Table Saw Guard is a very good product that will keep your fingers safe and saw dust and chips out of your face. Instructions could be better, but if you spend some time with them you will figure it out. Finally make sure you have all the parts, before you start to assemble, otherwise you will be making an unscheduled trip to the home center.

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HTC 10A-LR Brett-Guard Table Saw Guard Product Description:



  • Provides excellent protection in a package ideally suited to 10" contractor style saws - Also works on cabinet saws
  • Original style Brett-Guard for 10" saws, with left and right mounting plates
  • Easy adjust crank housing
  • Clear shield with retractable anti-kick fingers
  • OSHA and ANSI compliant

Product Description

Brett-guard table saw guards are designed for craftsmen who want quality, function and performance, without sacrificing safety and flexibility. Brett-guard systems are exceptionally effective and easy to use. They are designed to overcome the objection, we canâ?TMt guard that operation.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
5HTC Brett Guard
By R. Farmer
I had used another table saw that had a Brett Guard installed and liked the way it looked and worked without interfering with the actual cutting. I have always been less than satisfied with the manufacturer's guard that came on my Delta saw. The Brett Guard is robust. HTC didn't cut any corners on material.Like some others reviews, I had some trouble with assembly. First, the written instructions are not much help. They refer to figures (in another part of the manual) that are stick diagrams with no specifics.Assembly had a couple issues. First, both the lock nuts for the sliding support rods would not thread into their sockets. I had to tap and lubricate the threads to make them work. The same is true of the holes the rods slide through in the guard housing. They are very tight and will not allow the rods to freely move. I believe that both issues are the result of the powder coat which was applied to the housing after it was milled. It appears that either some coating got into the holes or they did not allow for the thickness of the coating and it reduces the ID of the holes making support rod insertion difficult. A little reaming out and lubricant again fixed the issue. For $219.00 this should have slid together with no issues.I do like the fact that the housing was powder coated. This will also make the guard very durable and long lasting. Overall the guard looks to be very good and from a safety perspective very hard for someone to have an accident with. Looking forward to many years of use.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
5Classy and well made
By Yola
I did not pay attention to the price...it is definitely pricey. BUT OH...so well made. We kept it because it is useful, quality and will last forever. Worth the fancy treat for your bathroom.

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