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KINTREX IRT0421 Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer with Laser Targeting Review

I like this laser thermometer, but I’m not sure how you could check it’s accuracy other than to check the temperature of another thermometer by pointing the laser beam at it to see if they both read the same temperature.
If that’s acceptable, then mine reads the same as the thermometer in my house. But then I have to assume it’s accurate also.
I also wonder how accurate it is if you point at double glazed windows in your home.
I had friend pointed his into the sky and tell me the sky temperature, but if that’s true, then how can you check the temperature of a wall if it won’t see beyond the air you’re pointing through. So I have to believe it won’t check the temperature of the air accurately.
I still like this thing since it allows me to check temperature on a solid surface relative to something else. So I give it 4 stars because it’s very useful to me for that reason alone.
People should be aware that the laser beam does nothing but give you something visible that shows you where it’s pointing. Be advised to read the instructions well so you won’t be disappointed with the results.

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Bosch DLR165K Laser Distance Measuring Device Review

I do lots of shop work but did not really need a device of this kind, however this Laser Ranger came up on the Amazon daily special list for about ; I fell into the trap and bought it on impulse. It arrived promptly; it works very well and with astonishing precision over the distances which I tested… down to 8″, up to 120 feet. Given my use, I can’t say that its cost will be amortized in realistic terms any time soon. On the other hand, I find myself measuring things as a matter of interest (not matters of need) and that’s fun. Also, while laser distance measuring equipment remains expensive (well beyond 0 in most cases) not many of my colleagues/neighbors have them, so I have found the Bosch unit to be a great conversation piece. Overall, very nice to have.

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Stanley 92-809 MaxDrive 60-Piece 1/4 and 3/8-inch Standard and Metric Socket Set With Case Review

I’m glad I listened to the reviews. This is a great car maintenance starter kit. I replaced the spark plugs in my car for the first time without problems and am now contemplating a DIY brake pad replacement.

DIY is fun if you have the right tools, and this set is a great start.

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Komelon SL2825 Self Lock 25-Foot Inch/Engineer Scale Power Tape Review

I’ve had self-locking tapes for years and really like them, which is why I bought this tape. The operation of the tape is smooth and sure and is comfortable in the hand and stable when set on work surfaces. All in all, it’s very nice to use. It has a tape stand-out of about 7′, which is not as good as the wider tapes, but is still a useful distance.

Unfortunately, the Engineer portion of the tape consumes half of the tape, making the numbers smaller, thus harder to read. Komelon makes other self-locking tapes that don’t have this limitation, so if you don’t need the engineers portion, you’d be better off buying one of the other ones from Amazon. The self-locking tapes are absolutely the best to use, in my opinion. I have one of the more expensive, big brand name tapes that I have to fight with to get it to lock. I much prefer to use this tape, when I don’t need long stand-out or large numbers to read quickly and easily.

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Zircon 322190 Do it Best SpotLite Stud Sensor Pro Review

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Komelon 525C 25′ x 1″ Mighty Mite Compact Case Tape Measure – Chrome Review

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Komelon 7130 30′ x 1″ MagGrip Pro Magnetic Tip Tape Measure-12 PACK Review

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Stanley 62-502 11-Piece FatMax Screwdriver Set Review

When I first moved out on my own, my father gave me a toolbox with some basic tools. Nothing fancy, just something to turn the occasional screw. Those old tools were fine, better than nothing, but I hated how the handles hurt my hands when I used them, and the skinny handles caused my nails to press into my palms. Hey, I’m a girl! But I don’t usually build stuff or have much need of tools, so I never bothered to replace them… until I bought a treadmill that had to be assembled. No way was I blistering my hands with those old tools! So I found Stanley’s FatMax line with softer ergonomic handles and gave them a try. What a difference! I actually enjoyed using these tools! No blisters, no fingernails digging into my palms, wow! I had every size and style I would ever want. The price is right so I bought more tools in this line too. These may not be the quality that a serious craftsman would use, but for the casual needs of a typical homeowner, they are ideal.

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Zircon MultiScanner i700 Center-Finding Stud Finder with Metal and AC Electrical Scanning and DVD How-To guide Review

Does this product do what the manufacturer claims?
The answer is yes and no. It does when the conditions are right and you are using it surfaces that it “likes”, but if you use it on surface that reflect in ways it doesn’t like then it doesn’t find studs. I used it on dry wall that was painted over and it worked in some spots and not others. This piece of machine is fussy in the surface you use it on so you might want to try and cover your surface with a thin piece of wood, calibrate and rescan. When it does work, it is better than mot others.

Is it a reasonable, competitive price?
Not at all. You can get it at your local HD for . I understand amazon charges 20% commission for those selling on this site, but it doesn’t mean the 3rd party sellers should pass the mark-up on to the buyer plus shipping and then try for profits on top of it all. So buyer beware and know that you can buy it cheaper at a brick and mortar shop close by.
It is worth , but you will probably want to have other stud finding tools (with different detection methods) in your toolbox for the surfaces this product doesn’t like. Definitely not worth !

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24 Pack Komelon SL2816 16′ x 3/4″ Self Locking Steel Power Tape Measure Review

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