Thursday, September 30, 2010

Dewalt DPG54-1C Protector Clear High Performance Lightweight Protective Safety Glasses with Wraparound Frame

Dewalt DPG54-1C Protector Clear High Performance Lightweight Protective Safety Glasses with Wraparound Frame



Product Description

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The Protector's sleek design allows for a perfect fit for both men and women, ensuring worker compliance. The distortion free, polycarbonate lens reduces eye fatigue while being impact resistant.

Product Description

Meets ANSI Z87.1+ standards. Offers 99.9% UV protection. Feature sleek design with rubber tipped temples. Weighs less than 1 oz. and is impact resistant. Distortion free polycarbonate lens. No. DPG54 1C: Clear No. DPG54 2C: Smoke

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 3 x 5.8 x 7.8 inches ; 8 ounces
Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Okay for occasional use, not the best for every day, September 12, 2010
By RWen
First off, the glasses arrived with scratches on the lenses - even though they are packaged in a case!

The ear pieces (unlike most standard glasses) are not adjustable, so unless you have a certain size nose-to-ear length, they will either slide down or edge up into your eyes.

I enjoy the fact that there are no colored edges on them, so your view is unobstructed by the typical black outline.

All in all, I would wear these for occasional use, but they are really not suited for someone like me, who wears safety glasses all day in a lab.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

# Battery Tender best buy review

Product Description

Battery Tender Plus, the smart way to keep your batteries just right long - term! The Battery Tender Plus keeps you from having a dead battery or a "boiled" one! It's not a "trickle charger," it's smarter than that. It constantly monitors the voltage level and keeps it right without overcharging and damaging.
Periodic maintenance recommended, but can be connected for months, even years without problems. Your choice of 6V or 12V with: Fully automatic 4-step charging  initialization, bulk charge, absorption mode and float / maintenance; For all sealed AGM, lead calcium and flooded batteries; After reaching peak full-charge voltage, it monitors voltage level; Temperature compensated for best performance; Spark-proof and reverse polarity protected. State Model. Make this smart investment now! Battery Tender Plus
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
By F. Dumanoir "vintage hifi-geek" (Katy, Texas United States)
Every time I want to fire up my old 71 Datsun (that's Nissan for those of you younger than 30) 240 Z there's a good chance that the battery has drained down and that I can't start it! Looking around at car forums I read about this nifty little gadget....It's like a battery trickle charger....sort of. Whereas it's not recommended to keep a trickle charger hooked up all the time, this one has circuitry to limit the current and sense when the battery needs charging. It only charges at 1.25 amps which is easier on the battery.

I've had it on for a month now and it's great. The first couple of days, the red light was on indicating charging. Since then it's been on green and the car starts right up. I live in Houston where the heat and humidity can be just as brutal on batteries as the cold.

I highly recommend this "tender" for those that have cars that stay unused for long periods.

As other reviews have mentioned it comes with a set of adapters that allow you to permanently attach pigtails to the battery posts and then you can quickly connect the tender without having to use the alligator clips (also included).

For the price and free shipping you can't go wrong!

UPDATE after two years of use.
I can now reconfirm that these battery tenders work great - I've had them hooked up continuously on two cars that stay in the garage a lot and I've NEVER had them not start right up. A quick glance at the LED display lets me know that the batteries are either charging or fully charged. It's a real pleasure to be able to go right up and enjoy your wheels without having to worry about whether the battery is dead. I can't say for sure, but I suspect that it lengthens the life of the battery as well.

Sunday, September 12, 2010

DEWALT DC730KA Heavy-Duty Cordless 14.4-Volt Compact Drill/Driver Review

Product Detail

The heavy-duty DEWALT DC730KA drill/driver is a compact, cordless tool backed by the power of a high-performance frame-less motor. With the ability to deliver 300 unit watts of maximum power and dual-speed capability, this versatile drill/driver makes it easy to take on tough tasks, while the 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck prevents bit slippage, so you get more precise results. At just 4.3 pounds and 8.2 inches long, it's comfortable to use for a sustained period of time, and it's a perfect fit for jobs in tight spaces. Also offering the extended tool life provided by all-metal planetary gears, a built-in LED that makes it easy to see your work surface, and convenient onboard storage that prevents misplaced bits, this tool is built around features users need. Also included in this kit is a one-hour charger, two 14.4-volt batteries, a screwdriver bit, and a durable kit box for easy transport.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews 29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars small dill big power, May 2, 2008

By K. Taft "Kev" (Williamson, NY United States)

This review is from: DEWALT DC730KA Heavy-Duty Cordless 14.4-Volt Compact Drill/Driver (Tools & Hardware)

This is my 3rd 14.4 volt drill, 3rd generation has really improved. The shorter body allows me to work in tighter areas. I origionally thought the led was a joke but I have noticed that the led light has been pretty handy as I have used it in areas with low lighting, it does work. I was also pretty impressed with the speedy battery charge time. It's nice to see that dewalt has stayed with the same battery configuration since my first drill back 10-15 yrs ago.

Saturday, September 11, 2010

DEWALT Cordless Two-Position Screwdriver Kit

DEWALT DW920K-2 Heavy Duty 1/4-Inch (6mm) 7.2V Cordless Two-Position Screwdriver Kit

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #751 in Home Improvement

Color: NA

Brand: DeWALT

Model: DW920K-2

Number of items: 1

Dimensions: 4.63" h x 11.88" w x 14.81" l, 2.00 pounds

Features

80 in-lbs of maximum torque output provides for a superior power to weight ratio in a variety of fastening applications

Adjustable two-position handle allows for operation as both in-line and pistol-grip

Variable speed and reversing trigger switch provides 0-500 rpm for fastening and pre-drilling into wood, plastic, and light-gauge metal

Industrial quick-release hex-shank chuck allows for quick screwdriver bit change and prevents bit -Inchrun out-Inch

Electric brake provides increased productivity