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Comment on AngLevel by WoodWrangler

WoodWrangler — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:39:51 +0000

Not necessarily. The Anglevel is geared more at general carpenters and I would not compare it to a Starret.

Comment on AngLevel by ben

ben — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 04:00:04 +0000

Is the anglevel accurate like a starret combination square?

Comment on SawStop Industrial Tablesaw by SawStop line any good? - North Carolina Woodworker

SawStop line any good? - North Carolina Woodworker — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:32:42 +0000

[...] previously owned Jet saw), plenty of power (5HP model). Here is a review I did a while back … http://newtoolreviews.com/featured/s…trial-tablesaw As a company, SawStop is also great to work with because they are a smaller company and you get [...]

Comment on CH Hanson Precision Ball Level by luke

luke — Thu, 06 May 2010 22:33:32 +0000

I bought one today and the level was inaccurate by one whole degree. Did not find this out until shelf was installed. DOH feel ripped off.

Comment on Jet Planer/Jointer Combo by Grizzly combo jointer/planer - North Carolina Woodworker

Grizzly combo jointer/planer - North Carolina Woodworker — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:09:27 +0000

[...] Grizzly combo jointer/planer I wrote a review, also posted on newtoolreview. For me, this is a terrific machine. The Grizzly is good too, some different pros and cons, but [...]

Comment on CH Hanson Precision Ball Level by Thomas

Thomas — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:55:00 +0000

As an aviator, it was a refreashing cross application of technologies. On the down side, the level lines on the ball have warn off even before I took the wrappers off them (I bought two), so I am returning them.

Comment on CH Hanson Precision Ball Level by Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 08:34:47 +0000

I saw this heavily touted ball level in Lowes today. Since the level has not changed in 100 years, the world needs new innovation in basic levels. I have used all levels, Box, I-beam, plastic, 2 foot, etc. The Hanson level is truely a revolutionary design, but it has many many short commings. First, it’s too damn big! Second, the main feature (The ball and housing) is cheaply made.
The red line is too thin and was comming off at the X spot. Insted of painting the line on the outside of the ball…the manufacturer should have imbedded a thin red
wire in the inside. Wire, not paint. the ball is wobbly and not really quick read. it makes one dizzy to study in use. ThereI’ve seen another level by an emerging company that will blow this out of the water. What I saw was level to end all levels.

Comment on Easy Rougher Ci1 & Ci2 by WoodWrangler

WoodWrangler — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:23:35 +0000

Hi Frank – It’s funny in that I have spent the entire morning with the Ci1 roughing out a dozen bowls or so. Here I step in for a small break and find your comment – great timing. In fact, I took a few more photos this morning that I plan to add to this review.

The Ci2 will do the trick for most of what you do, however bowls larger than 6″ start to lend themselves a bit better to the Ci1. However, with that said the Ci2 could surely do the same job, I believe, just a little slower and less aggressive.

I’m hoping to get my hands on some of the new tools Easy Wood Tools has to offer & get some reviews on those as well. The Ci0 is of the most interest, and may be to you too, as it’s a shear scraper that should leave a beautiful finish behind.

Comment on Easy Rougher Ci1 & Ci2 by Frank Rabbio

Frank Rabbio — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:06:32 +0000

Thanks for the review. I just ordered the Ci2, wondering if I should have ordered the Ci1 instead. Most of what I’m doing right now is smaller stuff, no bowls bigger than 8″, pens, peppermills, bottle stoppers, etc. I hear some folks use the Ci1 even on smaller project. Notice you use both, would be interested in your feedback if the Ci1 is more versatile and what the limitations of the Ci2 are. Thanks!!

Comment on CH Hanson Precision Ball Level by Marc R.

Marc R. — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:53:48 +0000

I just bought this level today. I thought it would be great for cabinet installations. I have plenty of other levels but percision is best. I set it on my shop bench and saw that my bench was out of level , 1″ in 6′ (NOT!!) so I checked it against 9 different levels from torpedo to 6′ and they all confirmed the percision ball level is wrong. Quality controll problems I think. It isn’t damaged so I must assume it left the factory that way. I don’t think I’ll get another.