Affordable Makita MAC700 Big Bore 2.0 HP Air Compressor

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Makita MAC700 Big Bore 2.0 HP Air Compressor Product Description:

• Cast iron pump with big bore cylinder and piston, combined with greater bore and stroke, delivers maximum performance
• Substantially lower noise levels with a large 1,720 RPM pump, enabling greater displacement at lower RPM
• Low amp draw reduces incidences of tripped breakers and voltage drop that can cause premature motor failure
• Oil lubricated provides cooler running pump, minimizes wear
• One-year manufacturer's warranty

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257 of 261 people found the following review helpful.
What wasn't in the manual....
By Anthony Hermans
I just received the compressor and it's the first one that I've owned. The shroud was cracked upon receipt, but I don't think it's worth the trouble to have that piece replaced.Now that I've gotten everything figured out, I think it'll work fine, but the manual is a complete disaster. Some important setup instructions are completely omitted and others are so obtuse as to be worthless. If you don't know your way around compressors, the following steps that I took may prove useful:1. Remove the plastic plug on the back of the compressor and pour in the included oil until the level is about half way up the little transparent indicator window.2. Replace the disposable oil plug with the long black plastic one that they include (not in the instructions -- the piece is item number 36 on the parts diagram)3. Remove the other disposable plastic plug from the side of the compressor (high up and toward the back of the shroud. This is where you need to install the air filter (also not in the instructions.) The air filter assembly is item number 35 on the parts diagram -- it's the other spare part included that's chrome and about the size of a hockey puck with a wing nut holding it together.4. You'll screw in the air filter assembly where you removed that plastic plug, but I'd suggest that you use some teflon tape on the threads to make a good seal.5. The instructions mention that you're to open the air receiver's drain valve for initial start up. Nowhere in any diagram is any part labeled as such, but I'm pretty sure it's item number 47, a valve on the side of the compressor very near the bottom.Hopefully this'll save someone some time!

163 of 170 people found the following review helpful.
Great little compressor
By R. Koch
I have had this compressor for a couple of weeks now and really like it. It is a high quality unit clearly built to last. I chose this model over the very popular oil-free pancake compressors mainly for it's compact size and low noise level....and it did not dissappoint me. I would say this unit is half as loud as those typical oil-fee models by P*rter C*ble. I can easly run it indoors while remodeling a bedroom, and hardly hear in the room next door.

The unit is compact, but much heavier duty than similar Cr*ftman compressors I saw at Sears. It recycles quickly and fills the tank in less than 20 seconds. It came with a good owner's manual and a bottle of oil. I did have a problem where the plastic oil filler cap was cracked, but Makita quickly sent me a replacement part under warantee. I would recommend this unit to anyone looking for an occasional use compressor and does not want something large or loud.

108 of 113 people found the following review helpful.
Compact and well made!
By A. Dufault
I purchased this unit to replace an oil-less pancake compressor that burned out. The Makita MAC700 is super! It has all the attributes of a large high quality oil-lube compressor. I am very pleased to report that the unit is as quiet as advertised. By comparison, the pancake compressor this unit replaced was DREADFULLY loud. I am impressed with the powerful low-rpm motor and the heavy duty oil-lube design. In my opinion, the longevity and quietness that an oil-lube compressor offers, far outweighs the time and slight inconvenience of routine maintenance. At this time, I cannot suggest any improvements to this machine. I love it! If you are looking for a light duty air compressor, I highly recommend the MAC700 Hot Dog Air Compressor. It's great for finish nailers, car and bicycle tires, and kids' toys. A great addition to any home garage!

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Bessey K3.598 98-Inch Max Opening K-Body Clamp Product Description:

• Precise parallel clamping for frameless construction and free-frame cabinet building
• Jaws encased in glue resistant polyamide for less marring
• Profiled rail minimizes flexing and bending for straighter workpiece
• 1000 lbs. of pressure for ultra-tight seams
• Jaws reverse for use as a spreader for versatility

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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
great clamps
By Dan Briggs
Had to buy 2 of these when book case I was building was "redesigned" lol.The clamps are excellent and very strong, also very heavy and a lil difficult for 1 person to handle. Am very concerned tho of the price increase in less than 6 months, from $49.00 to $69.00 each, even faster than gas prices..........

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
THE GREATEST CLAMPS ON EARTH !
By New Yankee
This review was originally written back in May 2006 and deleted by Amazon in December 2006, so we will see how long this will last.Bought two of the 98 inch K-bodies back in March 2006 over the phone from Toolcrib / Amazon and was told they had plenty in stock, they arrived three months later, finally. I wasn't worried about them flexing for the length they are, anybody that has ever clamped with Bessey K-bodies knows, not a problem, five stars for Bessey, one star for shipping. Here's the story, I received two 82 inch K-bodies instead in March 2006, must of been a mis-pick from the warehouse, that happens, bad packaging, should not happen. One was shipped in a flimsy what looks like a cereal box wrapped on one of them, broken red end inside. The other one was packed in bubble wrap, single layered, torn opened and a broken red end, missing the black plastic ends. Called customer service to have them reorder the 98's, was told when they receive more in that I would be placed on the top of the order list, NOT! I received two 98's six weeks later in worst shape then the 82's, could not even use them being damaged on the inside clamping surfaces. Reordered online this time so I could change my shipping to two day and hope that would help, not even close, damaged on one of the handles, missing parts again. Finally was able to change out the OK parts with the broken ones before I sent the second two back to get two good clamps that will work. Tools are now shipping through Amazon warehouses, not Toolcribs, so do not expect too much. When Amazon mentioned free shipping, they forgot to mention the bad packaging job that was included. The price on these were $49 dollars each with a free 24 inch K-body when you buy two, which arrived in excellent shape, wrapped in bubble packing in a oversize box.

11 of 23 people found the following review helpful.
Amazon's shipping is PATHETIC
By George
I rated it all .. the product and how I received it and the customer service. I ordered the 98 inch clamp. Well, I ordered 2 of them with the free 24 incher. The 98's shipped separately, one by UPS and the other by FedEx home delivery. Seems wasteful, shipping them separate like that, but Amazon made up for it with the packaging. Again. I am getting sick of Amazon's packaging, and am close to finding someone else to make my purchases from.We got home on Friday night, and there was my clamp! Resting against the house in all it's glory! For all to see. I thought they came in boxes? Oh it did ... it came in 4 boxes ... well, really 4 pieces of boxes. Three of the box pieces weren't attached to anything. And one of them contained the mailing label! There was a small piece of box (3 feet) around the middle of the clamp --- that'll protect it some! At least UPS deleivered all the box pieces. And of course the clamp was damaged. The top and the bottom were damaged ... as to be expected, after all, the box pieces were just lying loose. Oh, and the packing slip was loose too, guess that makes 5 pieces that were shipped.After the challenges with getting a dust collector hose reshipped for being packed like a sardine and the replacement coming in an OPEN box with no packing material left, I had no doubt that a replacement clamp would fare no better. Off to the phone to complain again. Sigh. Spent 30 minutes on the phone explaining to the gal about how Amazon needs to pack the products better, and went through the recent history of packages that I received. I explained my dissatisfaction and recommended that even though they would send out replacement parts, it is still wasteful. I guess what Amazon saves on packing material and TAPE is more than they spend on sending out replacement parts.She said to box it up and send it back. DUH .... there is NO box to box it up with! I have 4 pieces of box. After further discussion, she put me on hold, then it was decided that if I wanted to keep the damaged clamp they would e-mail me a promotional certificate to use with my next order. I could live with that.3 days later, and no email. Grrrr ... I called them back. There was no record of my earlier discussion with Amazon. No feedback, no promotional certificate mentioned, etc. Double GRRRR. I guess Amazon really doesn't want to fix their packaging problem.However, Amazon did offer to send me out a replacement email, which I received while still on the phone. The person on the phone assured me that Amazon would fix the shipping problems immediately ... yea, right -- I was just born yesterday.At least MOST of the time Amazon's customer service is good. I guess this lady just figured she'd blow me off and leave it to me to call back. Amazon should fire her on the spot (if they could find her) .. but since there were no records of my conversation with her, I guess they will not find her.The second clamp arrived Saturday, buy Fed Ex. This one surrived the trip. The 3rd one is in the mail.So, rating 2 clamps, the shipping, the packaging, the customer servive averages to a 2. But I love Bessey clamps, so I will rate the experience a 3.

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Deals for Black & Decker NHT518/NHT518L 18-Volt Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer

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Black & Decker NHT518/NHT518L 18-Volt Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer Product Description:

• Ideal for trimming hedges, shrubs, and bushes
• Trims up to 1,200 square feet of hedge on just one charge
• Durable plastic body guards against wear and tear
• Dimensions: 7.6 x 6.5 x 37.1 inches (WxHxD); weighs 6.4 pounds
• Comes with trimmer, blade cover, 18-volt battery #244760-00, and charger

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68 of 68 people found the following review helpful.
No More Cut Cords!
By Len
I agree with what was said in the earlier review. My own comparison is with the 10 year old B&D 22" electric that it replaced. I was impressed in that it gives up nothing in terms of power. I used it today for the first time on my 150' of hedges and lots of other bushes, especially hugh forsythias. It did all the trimming with no sign at all of battery fatigue. It's much smoother in operation than the old one. There are two things I didn't like about it. The forward handle is made so that it's only comfortable to hold at the top and not at the sides as in the old models. Also, as was said, there's not a lock-on switch. You have to hold the switch on. They did that, no doubt, for safety reasons, but that's probably where the fatigue enters. Many folks will rig up a clip to achieve the same thing.

66 of 67 people found the following review helpful.
Good trimmer
By dan moses
Black and Decker has a few cordless hedge trimmers so I was a bit confused which to try. This was their latest model and boasted a 40 minute run time so I decided to go for it.The product worked great. I charged the battery the full 6 hours required when you first get it. What's nice about it is after the initial charge the full charge time is 3-6 hours, but the unit can left charging indefinitely without damaging the unit.The unit performed admirably. It cut beautifully and the charge lasted the 40 minutes. The Hedge Hog breezed thru my bushes with ease. If I have two criticisms, they are 1) you have to keep your hand squeezed on the handle while using it - not a big deal cuz your hand is there anyway, and 2) (and more importantly) the unit isn't light. After about fifteen minutes or so, my arms got a bit fatiuged.Still, the criticisms are minor, and I'd highly recommend this unit to anyone who doesn't want to deal with the gas or electric powered models.

113 of 127 people found the following review helpful.
Be wary of reviews by people that just purchased this item!
By S. Moulton
I have had this unit for almost a full year. I have used it about 12 times now. The first time was good; neat not having a cord. The second time alright. The third time the battery petered out after 15 minutes. As it is now, the battery doesn't hold a charge just sitting on the shelf even though you might have charged it fully before putting it away. I just went to use it one last time... it lasted all of 5 minutes. Who wants to sit around waiting for 3 hours for a battery to charge and then bam!, get right to work before it loses any power... and I have tried that too... it konks out after about 20 minutes on a "full charge" now and the last ten minutes of that is not very powerful. I'm am totally disgusted with product, and that is why I marched right into the house to write this review.

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