Features

• Non-damaging
• Selectable species settings
• No manual corrections needed
• Digital display

Reviews (2)

Great Unit, This is the one to have
This Wagner MMC205 is the one to have. No hassle when you have to ask the seller if they mind having pin holes in their wood. (Taking measurements at the end of the wood helps to avoid that, but still a minor consideration) It actually measures moisture content 3/4" of an inch into the wood. So surface moisture, which can vary based on humidity in the air, or a recent rain, etc, does not become a factor. It does so without any tampering with the wood. (No holes) Pin models, only go so deep, unless you really gouge the wood.
Another consideration, is that the more expensive Wagner meter measures wood above 20% moisture content. Considering that usable wood starts at 12%, and if you want to make furniture you will need wood around 4 to 6%, the need to know measurements up to 35% is not all that neccessary.
Their isn't any calculations neccessary with this meter as well. They do give you a handly little booklet, with all of the wood types listed. That way you can set it for the specific wood type to get a very exacting measurement.
It comes in a handy carrying case. Large easy to read numbers. Takes a few uses to get the hang of it. Like holding the setting down, in order for it to go into the changing mode.
When buying wood, the amount of time is has aged-cured, or been properly kiln dried is of the essence. If you buy wood that has too much moisture content in it, you will be forced to either age it yourself, or suffer the movement as it cures over time.
It is interesting to actually take this meter into some of the larger retail Home stores and measure what appears to be kiln dried, planed wood. Sometimes those pallets are left out in the rain for awhile. Since they are strapped together, a good soaking has the oppotunity to go deep within the grain. The individual boards in that case are not exposed to the air again, until they are unwrapped.
In conclusion, moisture measurements are essential in woodworking. This unit is at a good price point, if you want to do the best job, without breaking the bank. If I had to do it all over again, I would still buy this one. Highly recommended.

Awesome little piece
Compact, concise, accurate! Complements any wood shop, a must have for the serious professional. I've used this to check 2000 bd. ft. of hickory, 300 bd. ft.of cocobolo, 150 bd. ft. of black walnut for flooring, and I've used it for dozens of smaller lots of other hard and soft woods. Helps in dickering with price on supposedly kiln dried lumber. ... Read more

Features

• Outstanding 25-year limited warranty
• Stronger, versatile and more features than ever before for tackling just about any job
• 100 percent stainless steel for optimal durability
• New jaw design, all locking blades for safety
• Fast outside access to four blades

Features

• Tripod mount: 1/4"x20 & 5/8" x 11
• Accuracy: +/- 1/4" @ 100'
• Self leveling: range +/- 4 deg roll and +/- 6 deg pitch
• Pendulum lock: Protects pendulum during transportation and storage for added durability
• Recalibration: On the jobsite

Features

• 500-foot operating radius
• Self-leveling
• 15 arc second accuracy
• Height of adjustment alert
• Machine control compatible

Features

• Compatible with Windows 98, SE, Me, 2000, and XP; Mac OS 8.6 and higher; and Linux Kernel 2.4x and higher
• 128 MB data storage device housed in a red Swiss Army translucent shell
• Also includes knife blade, scissors, nail file, screwdriver tip, ballpoint pen, and red LED light
• Comes with USB cable for connection to a PC or Mac
• Stores photos, MP3s, text files, business cards, and more

Features

• Protects your Protractor
• Allows for easy and convenient use
• Attaches easily to your belt
• Embossed with Starrett logo

Features

• Meets OSHA safety regulations
• Easy to operate
• Heavy-duty construction
• Up to 1,000-pound capacity
• Positive spring-loaded cam lock

Reviews (5)

qual craft wall jack
The wall jack design is o.k. but I don't think it has the weight capacity it says it does. I tried to jack up a wall and the jack just stripped the wood 2x4. I used a clear doug-fir like it recomended.

WALL JACK
A great tool but not safe without the base # 2602 .

Great Tool
This is a wonderfull tool for lifting one story walls.
It's compact, easy to store and haul. A real back saver.

Qual - Craft Wall jacks make life easy!!!
I bought a set of two of these to aid in the construction of my new house. I was able to raise 30 to 40 foot long walls of 2x6 construction with all headers installed, and sheathed on the exterior with 1/2 inch OSB!! No pain, no strain, and just myself and my wife. One consideration is to use long enough "handles" to avoid the potential fall zone. Couldn't have built solo without them. Great product!

Movable Platform
Great platform jacks, they make instaling siding a snap. The mechanism works smoothly and allows for rapid movment of the platform. Combine this with relatively easy setup and you have a great scafolding. ... Read more

Features

• Includes battery, zero reset and thumbwheel for precision adjustments and case
• 50% larger display giving you easy to read numbers
• .0005" accuracy
• Can be used for inside, outside and depth measuring
• Inch or metric display can be easily converted at the push of a button

Reviews (5)

Buy one- it's a no-brainer
I recieved my Amazon Visa card last week and this was my first purchase. These are well made calipers. They come in a foam lined box that contains a spare battery in it's own little pocket. My calipers came equipped with an OFF/ON stitch. My first measurement was my feeler gages. They all checked out- or was it the calipers that checked out. Large display is very readable. One button toggle between inches and mm. I put this on my new Amazon card and the final price was--------$9.99.
and no taxes or shipping charges

This is worth the money!
For months I have been struggling with a dial caliper that measures in thousandths of an inch and whose dial is small and hard to read accurately.As many have noted, calipers that read in thousandths are great for metal working but leave a lot to be desired for woodworking.

This inexpensive digital caliper is the solution!I bought mine at a recent woodworking show and I could not be happier with it.The auto zero allows you to instantly calibrate a baseline measurement and the large led display is easy to read.Best of all, it measures in standard inches so there is no calculation necessary.

I have found thisthing to be accurate and worth every penny.Granted it is not Starrett quality, but for the price it cannot be beat.Speaking of price, I landed mine for 26.99 at a woodworking show, so look out for better deals than this one!

Excellent deal!
For the price, this is a wonderful little device. It is accurate and repeatable. It comes with a short butfairly comprehensive manual (there is some sort of conversion chart on the back which I have not been able to decipher yet and is not covered). The manual has some odd English problems, implying it was probably translated from Chinese by someone who originally spoke Chinese, but it's understandable. I give this 4 stars because, while it seems well made, it is not as well-made as something like a Mitutoyo-still, you get what you pay for, and in this case you're getting a lot for a little!

Incredible Value for the Price
I don't think I have ever purchased a tool where I have received so much value for the price I paid. I bought this because my well-used dial calipers finally bit the dust and this was cheaper than most good quality dial calipers. I was immediately impressed with the solid quality. And then with the accuracy! The first thing I did was measure the shaft of a high quality motor - .500 inches. Then I compared the thickness of my hair (.05 mm) with my wife's (.08 mm)! (You can select mm or inches). And it has a "zeroize" button. But once I zeroed it, I ran it out to the full length and back several times, even turned it on and off, and it stayed steady at .000 when closed. Why ever even use a micrometer?I was surprised it doesn't have an auto-off, but I can live with that for value received.
Very accurate, high quality, easy-to-read numbers - this will become one of my most-often used tools.

nice!
This thing is slick! I can't believe I can get such an accurate instrument for less than $50. I got it because I needed to measure some jig dimensions that needed to be accurate to .001. This tool is certainly capable of doing that. Since then, I've used it for everything. It helps me determine inside and outside diameters of pipe, thread pitches, and most recently, drill bit sizes. The plastic case is very sturdy and protective.

The battery lasted over a year. That's probably about 40 hours of use. Probably the year that it sat caused more drain than the usage. The battery is an SR44, also called a 357. Might want to pick one up so you have it around.

Complaints: no auto-on/auto-off, and it doesn't have a fractional mode. For inch metrics, it'd be nice to have fractional measurements. ... Read more

Features

• Dial in Level or Slope
• Use in wood, steel studs or TJI's
• Roll cage protects your laser
• Saves 45 minutes of rough in time per home
• Use in vertical or horizontal position

Amazon.com Review

Had we known about this gizmo when we put down new entryway tiles, our entryway would have a nicer, more professional-looking floor. What a terribly clever contraption this is. It will work superbly for any type of surface installation, not just ceramic tile. When applying self-stick tiles, vinyl flooring, linoleum, wood, laminate, stone, or any other material requiring precise layout, the Angle Wiz will eliminate installation nightmares. It's as simple as can be to use: the swinging head lines up with the obstacle to be cut around; just transfer the markings to your material and cut. Six grout bars varying in size from a 1/2 inch to an 1/8 inch are included. The cherry on top is a video that guides even the most dubious do-it-yourselfer through a handful of projects. You'll learn to prepare a surface, remove a toilet, mix and apply thinset, mark and cut tile, and grout and seal surfaces. We really like this gadget and won't do another floor without it. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• Includes how to video
• Simplifies the process of installing ceramic tile
• Allows first time do-it-yourselfer tile installer to make precise measurments
• Tool works on up to and including 16 inch tiles
• Works on vinyl, marble, wood, stone and much more

Reviews (11)

A Must Have Tool for Tile Installation...Awesome
I am a 53 year old female and until recently I had never installed tile, as a matter of fact, I had never even seen tile installed. I wanted to tile my entry way, hall ways, kitchen and bathrooms. I priced the tile I wanted, then I had an installer give me a quote to lay it for me... after the shock wore off from the installers outrageous quote, I decided to do my own tile installation. I saw the AngleWIZ on Amazon.com and noticed that it comes with a HOW TO INSTALL TILE video. The video was an excellent tutorial for a novice like me. It showed me everything I needed to know, from how to prepare the floors before installation, and how to do a dry tile layout so all the perimeter cuts were even and the visual effect of my new tile was what I wanted...it even showed me how to remove the toilet, how to tile under it (I would have just tiled around the toilet not thinking how bad it would look or even worse, what I would have done if I had to remove the toilet at a later date. The video also showed me how to replace the toilet and put in a new wax ring a stud extenders. This is one of the best "HOW TO" videos I have seen, it made the job simple and easy to understand...and the guy on the video was cute! The AngleWIZ is an amazingly simple tool to use. The AngleWIZ made measuring the tiles I had to cut around the perimeter of the rooms easy and fast...I cut every one of them perfect the first time, it even calculated the grout space for me. I'm telling you, the AngleWIZ is idiot proof! I can't even imagine how I would have measured the cuts in my octagonal shaped entry way...and some of the cuts I had to make in the kitchen and bathrooms, forget about it!! Many of these cuts would have been impossible to get perfect without the AngleWIZ. The AngleWIZ paid for itself several times over in tile I would have wasted due to bad cuts, not to mention the time and frustration it saved me. This is truly one of the best tools I have ever used. I read what one of the negative reviewers said about the AngleWIZ and it is so obvious that he never used the AngleWIZ (after reading his review again closely, he admitted that he had never used it) because it was an absolute Godsend for me. I would never have been able to do the professional job I did without the AngleWIZ. This is one AWESOME TOOL AND A MUST HAVE FOR ANY TILE INSTALLATION.
Sharyl in Scottsdale

What A Great Tool
...this is one amazing little tool. The Angle WIZ made my diagonal ceramic tile installation a breeze. It was simple and easy to use and made perfect measurements, I would have wasted many hours and lots of $'s on tile without it. I don't think I threw away any tile due to a bad measurement. I also found the video very helpful, I was expecting the video that came with the tool to show me how to use the Angle WIZ but was pleasantly surprized to find it shows you everything you need to know to lay tile, how to layout the room, prepare the floor, even shows you how to remove and replace the toilet properly, a must see for the novice installer. All in all I found the Angle WIZ to be one of the neatest tools I have ever purchased. Good job Amazon, this is one great tool.

Sharyl I Bancroft is a Fraud
Sharyl, you should be ashamed of yourself. These reviews are for consumer input only. It is obvious "Sharyl" is not some little old lady from Arizona. My guess is that Sheryl is a twenty something hired gun. Most likely some young man with a fine arts degree or a literature background. I say this because the review reads like pure fiction. Five stars?!? For a forty dolar plastic ruler?! Could you have toned down the rhetoric a little? Its really too bad. This is just one more aspect of our culture where one must sort through the crap to get to the truth.

A Must Have Tool for Tile Installation...It's Awesome
I am a 53 year old female and until recently I had never installed tile, as a matter of fact, I had never even seen tile installed. I wanted to tile my entry way, hall ways, kitchen and bathrooms. I priced the tile I wanted, then I had an installer give me a quote to lay it for me... after the shock wore off from the installers outrageous quote, I decided to do my own tile installation. I saw the AngleWIZ on Amazon.com and noticed that it comes with a HOW TO INSTALL TILE video. The video was an excellent tutorial for a novice like me. It showed me everything I needed to know, from how to prepare the floors before installation, and how to do a dry tile layout so all the perimeter cuts were even and the visual effect of my new tile was what I wanted...it even showed me how to remove the toilet, how to tile under it (I would have just tiled around the toilet not thinking how bad it would look or even worse, what I would have done if I had to remove the toilet at a later date. The video also showed me how to replace the toilet and put in a new wax ring a stud extenders. This is one of the best "HOW TO" videos I have seen, it made the job simple and easy to understand...and the guy on the video was cute! The AngleWIZ is an amazingly simple tool to use. The AngleWIZ made measuring the tiles I had to cut around the perimeter of the rooms easy and fast...I cut every one of them perfect the first time, it even calculated the grout space for me. I'm telling you, the AngleWIZ is idiot proof! I can't even imagine how I would have measured the cuts in my octagonal shaped entry way...and some of the cuts I had to make in the kitchen and bathrooms, forget about it!! Many of these cuts would have been impossible to get perfect without the AngleWIZ. The AngleWIZ paid for itself several times over in tile I would have wasted due to bad cuts, not to mention the time and frustration it saved me. This is truly one of the best tools I have ever used. I read what one of the negative reviewers said about the AngleWIZ and it is so obvious that he never used the AngleWIZ (after reading his review again closely, he admitted that he had never used it) because it was an absolute Godsend for me. I would never have been able to do the professional job I did without the AngleWIZ. This is one AWESOME TOOL AND A MUST HAVE FOR ANY TILE INSTALLATION.
Sharyl in Scottsdale

Rip off
I saw this on clearance at Lowes or Home Depot several years
ago. I bought it for like 7.00. I was shocked to see it for
nearly 40.00.
It is very flimsy and I never used it. I just chucked mine
in the trash. You would do better getting a geometry book
and brushing up on that then bothering with this thing.
I laid over 900 sq feet of tile in my house and never needed
this thing.
Nothing like thinking about what you are going to do and making
a plan using simple straight edges and chalk lines.

There is a laser guide that is now available and would be more
useful than this.

I rate 1 star for the price. It is a sub 10.00 item. ... Read more

Features

• One-year warranty
• Magnetically dampened, wire-hung compensator
• Compensator lock protects level during transport
• Water-resistant for outdoor use
• 1:100 stadia for distance estimation

Features

• 1/4-, 3/8-, 1/2-, 3/4-, 1 and 1-1/4 inch chisels
• Beveled edge
• Slightly squared special polypropolyne handles
• Wooden box included

Reviews (8)

Just plain junk
I purchased a set of these chisels and I wish I hadn't. They are very poorly machined and the metal is very weak. I am seriously thinking about taking all six chisels and throwing them in the trash, box and all. They are no where close to being flat on the back. And to be honest there just not worth the two hours or better you will take to lap the back. Anyone thinking of bying these chisels should just save there money. I here Lie-Neilsen is comeing out with high quailty set. For all of those people(myself included) a word of advice, don't by cheap tools save your money and by somthing that will last. It will be cheaper in the long run!

Good Value
I agree with the reviewer below that these chisels are a good value. Using the Veritas sharpening jig and flat Arkansas stones, I have been able to get a good edge on these chisels. Like most chisels, they will require sharpening out of the box to get a truly sharp edge. These are not high quality Japanese woodworking chisels (which cost about three times as much), but properly sharpened they will be serviceable for all but the most demanding woodworkers.

Good Starter Set - But skip the box
These are my first set of chisels - I don't know how much I'll use them, so I want to keep the purchase cost reasonable. They arrived with an o.k. edge, but needed a little cleanup. The handles feel really solid. As for the box, well I really like to keep my stuff organized, so I like to get promo sets that come with cases - but this box was pretty [...]...The clasp on the front doesn't latch and the inside is just a flimsy molded polystyrene insert(same plastic they make disposable cold drink cups out of). I recommend getting one of the other sets without the box and either hanging them on pegboard or putting them in a toolbox drawer.

Cheap chisels
Don't be fooled. This chisels are not worth their price. I was given a set two years ago. I never used them until three months ago. I was using my old reliable set. I took this chisels out of the box and went to hone them. Come to find out, the still is severly deformed. The facets are totally out of place and you can not get a smooth bevel on them---There's NO WAY you could double bevel these. I reground them myself to as square as possible. No sooner than I did that, the half inch chisel started breaking the corners! I did not blue the steel as I use a Tormek sharpening system. Plus, I was using them without a mallet---by hand! Cheap metal, cheap craftsmanship, poor quality!

Husband's Gift
I bought this as a gift. He thinks they are of good quality. ... Read more

Features

• Limited warranty
• Dramatically reduces user fatigue when compared to manual application
• Expels over 135 (10 oz.) tubes of latex per battery charge
• 620 pounds of pushing force easily handles high viscosity materials such as windshield urethanes
• Variable speed switch for better flow control

Reviews (3)

no more sore hands
I have a boat restoration business and do alot of caulking with very thick materials. For years I have used an air driven gun but no more. This far exceeds my expectations. ONly down side is heavier than an air gun, but no hose to worry about dragging in wet caulk on teak decks, battery holds a good charge and comes with a universal (milwaukee) charger. You can also buy a 14 volt battery for a 2nd one at Home Depot, and works with gun and charger.

Very nice gun !!!
You can not beat this new generation Milwaukee caulking gun for smoothness, power, long battery life, and designed -- it begs to be used ! I manage a Autoglass shop and my guys pump high viscosity urethane all day, any other gun would be punished to the max, not this one! I have used the older 2.4 volt Milwaukee guns for years and was happy, the 12 volt is 100 times better yet!

unbelievable
I'am the owner of a auto glass shop and have used many types of battery and air caulking guns. This is the first one that you can fill the power of the gun. For pumping urethane this gun has the most power and control I have ever used. ... Read more

Features

• 14 oz. smooth face, curved handle
• Titanium head
• Magnetized nail head groove
• Ergonomic Hickory Handle

Reviews (4)

a every day hammer
If i am doinging demo or finish.this is the only hammer i use .the contoly is not matched by any other .i my self,cut a couple of inches out of the handle.the magnet on the top is also great for picking things up that you have droped in hard to reach places. I have had mine for couple of years and have not broken a handle yet.the in side radis is great foe rounding over corner.stillrto is the only thing i swing

GET THIS HAMMER OFF MY THUMB
When i heard about the smooth faced, titanium platformed, double sided duel X head, with a curved handle and a seal of approvel by the H.A.H.A (Hardware assocation hammer analysist) i told my friend ted, I HAVE TO GET THIS, but once i got home from thet there local hardware store and tried it out on my newest project, a fence to keep them cows from running around loosy goosy all day long, the 25 oz. proved to be to light for my liking and then i smacked my thumb so hard boy golly did it hurt, ma came out to have a look see and them scientific doctors had another look see, they be saying i got myself a broken thumb and now i had to stop building my fence so them cows are just all over them place. 25 oz. is just crazy back in the day they would be at least a 36 oz. what were they thinking?

Had to try it!
After hearing the titanium hype for over a year, I had to get one. After using it for a couple of months, I havn't had any problems. It still takes a few more hits to drive larger nails. I like my 25oz. steel hammer for heavy framing. I like using the Stilletto for white pine and sheet goods. It sure is a conversation piece on the job sites, but probably not worth the extra money(at least to me).

Fun to Swing
After using this hammer every day for a few weeks, I don't ever want to pick up that famous blue handled hammer I used to swing! Despite the handle coming loose soon after I started using it, I still wouldn't give it up. (A quick call to the manufacturer and a new handle was on its way at no cost to me) The magnetic slot to start nails with is the envy of the rest of the crew at work. I thought it was kinda gimmicky at first but not anymore. This is a great product. I hope you find the review helpful in making the pricey investment. ... Read more

Features

• PC compatible with optional pc interface kit
• New lock switch locks in the mode or scale to prevent you from inadvertently changing the values
• 91 built-in easy-to-use scales
• Eight custom scales
• Built-in memories

Reviews (2)

Review of the 6125 Scale Master 2
I like the accuracy of the unit and the custom scales. I have had two of these that the reset button quit working on and one of them has a sticking count button. The count button is at a very uncomfortable location. It really needs to be located closer to the wheel where your finger naturally rests. I use this every day of the week and depend on it very much.

Saves time, and we all know that time is money
This is a must have for anyone still manually scaling prints. Radius' are a breeze and the custom scales are great for quotes requested via fax. The easy of use is outstanding. Even for the "not so computer minded". It's a snap. You will be amazed how quick you can finish a print. ... Read more

Features

• 413 reversible spray tip provides a superior finish and clears clogs fast with a twist of the wrist
• This powerful 2750 PSI 3/8 horse power piston pump comes with a 25 foot hose and lightweight metal spray gun can easily tackle large multi-story projects
• Convenient carrying handle and light weight design make movement around the job site a snap
• With simplified set-up and clean-up, the Paint Crew makes even the samller projects fast and easy
• 2-gallon capacity hopper increases spray time and convenience

Reviews (11)

A Little Giant Of A Paint Sprayer
The Wagner Paint Crew Model 770 is a super paint sprayer. It can spray latex paint straight from the can with a .015 tip.(I used Sears Weatherbeater Exterior Semi Gloss Latex). The instructions are well written and easy to follow.Setup is simple. It sprayed the paint smooth and evenly. I had no problems at all. I have read that some people had trouble with the pump loseing its prime and you could not have less than 1 gallon of paint in the hopper for it to work. I found no such problems. It was easy to pour the unused pain out of the hopper too. As far as cleanup is concerned you can spend as little or as much time in cleanup as you like. The basic cleanup of the hopper,pump,hose and gun does not take long. If you want to clean the exterior of the unit this will take longer. I didn't have that much exterior cleanup to do because I kept the unit as far from the work as I could and I put a big cardboard box over the unit to keep overspray off it. All in all for $199.00 this is as good as it gets.

Not for small jobs- great for big ones!
I bought this unit to paint the interior of a 2200sf house. I found the following to be the pros and cons:

Pros:

- Quality. Well built with great materials and tight tolerances.
- Power. A strong, yet controlable spray.
- Good instructions (But...see below)
- Coverage. Once you get the technique down, which takes 5 minutes, you'll get the jist of things.
- 25ft. hose. Size DOES matter.

Cons:

- Awkward. You have to pick up and tilt the entire unit, pump and all to empty the hopper (the tank where the paint is kept).
- No pivoting connection between the hose and the spray gun. This makes twisting and getting into position sometimes difficult.
- Short electrical cord. Minor, but would 15 more feet cost too much?
- Directions. Not the written word, but the construction of the paper. When following them for cleaning or application, they get wet and stained and start to fall apart.
-Cleaning. Takes awhile and is messy, but I got the time down to 35 minutes. Can be tedious to do over and over again during the course of a day.

Wants and needs:

wheels, extra filter, better retail availability of parts, make the pivoting connection standard, include a specialized cleaning brush, detachable paint hopper, snap-on connection.

Overall, I found the unit to be well built for medium to large jobs, but just too much for a simple room or wall task. But, for the homeowner who will take on the occassional big job (I have to paint the exterior next Fall), this is ideal. Be sure to take your time and mask carefully!

Not so happy
We recently purchased the Paint Crew and our intent was to spray paint our gazebo. Since my husband and I are not the brightest stars in the sky when it comes to instructions - I would say that overall the instruction information that is provided with the Paint Crew could have been written in an unknown foreign language since purging and priming mean about the same. After reading over the instructions - ease of assembly is commendable, we decided to fill-er-up and begin our project. Unfortunately, we didn't have the nozzle on right and what sounded like a nice start ended up a disaster. Every area that paint could fly - was coated including the floor. So we decided to call the "genius" our handy son-in law who has put sunrooms together and is very adept at handling power tools. Before we could even begin to figure out what we did wrong, the clean up took care of a good 3 hours. Now, we prime and purge and have the alotted pressure ready to go, and kaboom - the nozzle started leaking and because the prime was set - I practically threw my body into the bin just to get it off. Needless to say - I'm stuck - can't take it back cause all those flat shiny places are difficult to clean. Hey - if you know how to use paint sprayers, go for it. I just hope you live nearby and are spraying white - With brushes that gazebo will just have to take longer. The painter is clean and back in the box - I'm hoping someone will want to borrow it and can figure out how to get it to work. After reading the comments on this site - it might just be that we only used one gallon of paint. You might say we we doomed from the start, since it works better full. OH WELL -

Overall very nice
I really liked this painter, especially after struggling with the earlier Wagner power painters.
As mentioned, the hopper design isn't the best and will not pump with less than 1 gallon in the hopper.
However, to me the cleanup issue, isn't bad. I just filled with water and "let her rip." Cleaned up beautifully. One thing you must do is take the sprayer apart and be sure to clean it's filter very well. I suspect failure to do this was the cause of some of the reviewers problems.
I would definitely recommend this product, especially for less than 200 bucks.

VERY Disappointed
This unit may be great to those who are not overly familiar with airless paint sprayers but I have used a number of them and this unit is by far THE worst. I almost didn't buy it to begin with but at $199 price point I thought I'd give it a try. I'm just glad I got my money back! The hopper design is inherently a terrible idea. I assume Wagner did this to try to cut cost in some way but believe me, it wasn't worth it. The hopper "holds" three gallons but you have to refill it every two gallons because it gets poor suction with the last gallon and loses pressure. I don't care if the hopper holds 10 gallons. If I have to refill it every two gallons in order to make it work then who cares what it "holds"? And I cannot stress what a nightmare the unit was to clean. Look at the other reviewers of this unit and how they describe it. They are NOT exagerating! And Wagner may try to make it look like it is easy pouring paint out of the hopper and back into a bucket but I'd bet my life the actors are pouring an empty unit and then graphic artists drew in the paint on those pictures! Furthermore, and this is just a sore spot with me anyway, the unit was built in China. That probably explains the low cost too.

Before I mention the last straw that had me dragging the unit back for a refund, let me mention some positive comments. It had good pressure and the gun was metal though it is of an older design (using up old stock maybe?) and the hose was 25'.

Now, the doozey that caused me to lose it. I had used it twice and was now on my third project when the unit just lost all pressure. When I walked over to the unit I noticed paint coming out of the pump. The piston packing had failed! I called a service center and they didn't have the parts to fix it and said they would have to send it back to get it fixed. So I carried it back to the store (probably can't mention it here) and got a refund and painted the rest of the job with my roller brush. I was already disappointed in the product so this was just the icing on the cake.

But the story does get better. First, I love the higher end pumps but have difficulty paying $400+ dollars for a good sprayer. I had almost settled on the idea that you can't get a good sprayer for less than $300 when I saw an add in a flier (won't mention it because I didn't buy it at Amazon) for a Campbell Hausfeld airless sprayer for $229. The pressure is a little lower (2500psi instead of 2750psi) but the pressure is also adjustable. Which is VERY good when spraying stains and you don't want 2750psi due to misting problems. This unit (it's called the HousePainter) adjusts from 0psi up to 2500psi so you can tune in the desired spray finish you want. Also, you can attach a roller brush to it and you can roll with it, something you can't do with the PaintCrew. But the best thing of all it that it is not a hopper design. It pulls paint straight out of a one or five gallon bucket. The clean up was very fast. Just put the suction tube into a bucket of water and it circulates itself and cleans it up. Two bad points to the HousePainet though. First, it comes with 20' of hose instead of 25' and second, the power cord is only 2' long. However, I have always needed an extension cord anyway so that it not that big of a deal. Oh, and I also noticed it was "assembled in the USA". Not quite as good as "made in the USA" but it's better than seeing that slogan "made in China" that is plastered on the PaintCrew. Thank you Campbell Hausfeld for at least keeping some jobs in the USA!

I did notice that the HousePainter is now being sold here at Amazon.com for only $199. (just search Amazon for Campbell Hausfeld and you should find it. Model # EZ5000) It turns my stomach that I paid $229 elsewhere but even at $229 I was glad I bought it. I don't know the life yet as I've only painted with it twice but so far this unit is way better than the PaintCrew on both clean up, pressure adjusting and the fact that I can hook a roller brush up to it and roll paint inside the house is priceless. Saves money on having to buy a separate roller unit. I suppose I will now need to write a review for the HousePainter as well. But anyway, pay heed to all these reviews that talk about the cleaning problems. It's a nightmare and we do have a choice for another unit at the same price that is easier to clean and can actually do MORE than just SPRAY paint at ONE pressure. ... Read more

Features

• Patented Hex Key Calibration and Easy to Read Plumb View
• Continuous Edge Center Vial
• Rugged Box Beam Construction
• Patented Keyed Insert System
• Machined Acrylic Vials

Features

• Designed for use with all decking materials
• No scarring or fasteners visible
• All work is done from the top side of the deck
• Economical, labor saving and attractive
• Boards are automatically spaced at 3/32"

Reviews (1)

EBTY hidden fastener system
First time I've used the product. It took a little while to get a system down, but it is still a very time consuming procedure. The end result is worth it, though. Using 1x4 mahogany decking and it looks great without screws or nails on the surface. Would highly suggest that you get at least one other person to help with the install, it would make it go a lot quicker. ... Read more

Features

• Comes with mounting hardware and instructions
• Requires no tools to install or remove
• Spring loaded locking latch affixes to it to the ladder
• Paint can hook included
• Mar-resistant rubber end caps

Reviews (4)

Quickclick
I have three extension ladders, and I don't put any of them up without the stabilizer on them. By being able to take it off, it make it easier to move the ladders. I can also use it on any of my ladders. It makes the ladder very stable. The stabilizer fits very well on the ladder.

Quickclick Stabilizer - can be dangerous
The quickclick stabilizer is not as handy as one would think. Yes, it is easy to take off and put on, but when you have a variety of extension ladder heights that you are adjusting your ladder to, it is easy to forget that the quickclick stabilizer limits the ability of the extension ladder to be placed at its shortest length. If you are not careful, when the extension ladder is placed at its quickclick impaired shortest length the quickclick stabilizer safety pin is what the ladder is supported on. If the pin should break (and it is a only a 1/8th inch diameter pin), the ladder will drop down to its true shortest length and the quickclick stabilizer will come off.

Buying my second one.
I already had one of these and since I'm now getting a whole ladder jack setup along with a second ladder, I definitely wanted one of these to go along with it. I'm sure they wouldn't recommend what I'm about to say for safety reasons, but I would point out that this item can make an aluminum extension ladder a lot more stable on slightly uneven ground. Because of the broad spread, the ladder will twist slightly to make up the difference and it's really solid!

This thing goes on or off in 5 seconds. No way would I ever get one of those bolt on kind. The cam action that holds it to the ladder looked a little iffy when I first saw it, but if you examine it you'll see that it's very well designed and I don't think you'll ever have a problem with it. I haven't.

Good Idea
This stabilizer is great because it goes on and off the ladder very easily and without tools. Definitley better than the cheaper stabilizers that attach with Ubolts that don't always fit right. ... Read more

Features

• Complete laser kit
• Self Leveling Rotating Laser
• Comes with dual tone detector
• Vertical, Horizontal rotation or osolation
• Built in slide operation