Best Commercial Door Hardware
Includes an oil free pump for no maintenance, low AMP 120V motor easily starting in cold weather or with extension cord, upgraded shroud with hand and console cover protecting vital components. This highly portable oil free pancake-style air compressor packs a punch with an induction motor that provides improved performance and extended life, whether you're filling tires or firing a nailer. 150 psi max tank pressure stores more air in the tank for longer tool run times. Air coupler and plug are factory installed on the air hose to save user labor and to prevent leaks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I live in a rural area and needed a good compressor to air up RV and vehicle tires. I called Porter-Cable for help and got some lady that didn't appear to even understand the issue, so she told me to just return it to Amazon, and that was what I planned to do. But not believing it was the compressor, I finally found on the internet, doityourself.com, where others have been having this problem since 2006. The problem is with the cheap Chinese air chuck that is shipped with the Accessory Kit that comes with the compressor."
"After reading TONS of reviews on various air compressors, I knew I'd buy the Porter-Cable version. But I do enjoy home improvement projects and want to buy the best tools I can afford and take good care of them. EXCEPT THAT THE OWNERS MANUAL THAT CAME WITH MY MODEL C2002 (Type 5 - I found this in very fine print on the labels on the back of the tank) SAID ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT "BREAKING-IN." So I did what some reviewers did and looked for an online manual which can be found at this link: [...]. Bottom line is that breaking-in your compressor is MANDADORY, but it's also a cinch. Here's the exact wording from the online Porter-Cable manual: Break-in Procedure. Risk of Unsafe Operation. (Refer to Voltage. and Circuit Protection paragraph in the Installation section of this manual.). MY NOTE: this is sort of counter-intuitive as you want the valve to screw UP. toward the tank - giving the appearance of being closed when it's actually open. Bottom line: open the drain valve to prevent pressure from building up."
This 65-piece homeowner's set includes all the tools needed to complete basic DIY projects around the home. In addition, the Stanley sockets feature the Max-Drive design, providing improved torque and reduced fastener wear. What's In The Box The Stanley 94-248 65-piece general homeowner's tool set includes one 13-ounce hammer, one 16-foot tape rule, one 18mm snap-off knife, one torpedo level, one long nose and one slip joint pliers, one Phillips screwdriver, one standard tip screwdriver, eight SAE and eight metric hex keys, one 1/4-inch round-head ratchet, eight SAE 1/4-inch sockets, one 1/4-inch spinner handle, one 1/4-inch bit holder, and 30 bits. Made with stainless steel and high impact polymer components, this 6-3/4-inch knife features a smooth slider mechanism that provides an audible "click" and self-locks for security. Made of high-impact ABS plastic for durability, this level features a top-reading vial that allows visibility from the top. The 4-inch bars are chrome vanadium to resist corrosion and feature a magnetic tip for a secure grip on fasteners. Sockets feature Max-Drive design, a unique radius corner design that provides 15% more torque than standard sockets and simplify the turning of rounded corners.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I have bought 3 or these, all for folks who have two left thumbs, just bought houses, and who I know do not own any tools and I know need just the basics."
"The quality of the tools is noticeably worse than the Stanley pieces I purchased separately or many years back."
"Purchased this as a Christmas gift for my son in law since he and my daughter just got married and moved into their condo."
"Perfect tool kit for a new home owner."
"Great tools."
"Everything I need for a basic tool kit."
"And unbeatable price."
"Excellent Quality!"
Part of DEWALT's compact line of 12-volt rechargeable tools, these drivers use 12-volt max lithium-ion battery packs that offer 1.1 Ah. 12-Volt Max Drill/Driver and Impact Driver Combo Kit. At a Glance: Barrel-mounted LED eliminates shadows Powerful 12-volt lithium-ion battery packs with 1.1 Ah Drill/driver has 15-position clutch and two-speed gearbox for precision Impact driver offers up to 79 foot-pounds of torque Three-year limited warranty; one-year free service contract. Powerful and Easy to Use The impact driver offers 3,400 impacts per minute and up to 79 foot-pounds of torque. What's in the Box Drill driver, impact driver, two lithium-ion battery packs, charger, two belt clips, and bag. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I do all kinds of remodeling professionally."
"THIS IS MY SECOND SET VERY WELL BUILT LITE AND POWER FULL FOR 12 VOLT."
"Amazon as always, superior customer satisfaction (easy order, fast delivery)."
"great set, works perfectly."
"I also ordered the higher capacity 12 V lithium batteries to extend work cycle, keeping the original set for the LED work light which complements these drivers in dim work locations."
"I have a corded 1/2" drill that I use for the rare heavy job so I have always used 12v cordless drill/drivers for their light weight and small size."
"Plenty of power left over (did not need a recharge) and I love that the tools are small and light."
"after 5 years of casual use of this too set as a DIYer, I give this set a 5 star."
Best Commercial Door Deadbolts
The B600 Series deadbolt from Schlage is the toughest, most versatile deadbolt in the business.
Find Best Price at AmazonBest Commercial Door Closers
Package Quantity: 1. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great Product Fast shipping!"
Best Commercial Door Guards
Guard allows door to be opened slightly for ventilation or viewing while resisting possible forced entry. Die cast zinc, bright brass finish.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I just finished installing this in an apartment that has a thick metal door. However, when I finished and tried to open the door, the metal ball would lodge itself with the latch too early resulting in the door only opening like 2-3 inches."
"What I did to install the guard was reverse the swivel part that goes on the door frame because two screws will line up to the 2x4 behind the molding. I set the ball guard on the stir and traced out the pattern and holes. Painted them white then lined up the ball to the swivel and marked the holes for drilling."
"Super easy to install if you use a template which I made from Blue painter's tape."
"I had some trouble with leveling the two so they would line-up after installation--in spite having marked the location for drilling the holes for the screws."
"I also had a problem with my non-flat trim but in my case, the problem was that installing it at an angle (which would have worked) held the door from closing enough to latch. With a decent power driver, I had no problem driving the heads and I did not pre-drill."
"Determine where to drill pilot holes for the hardware that mounts on the door frame."
"We installed this lock on the door for the young children not to escape from the house out into the yard because of the pool."
"Very happy with the appearance and style of this lock, and I feel more secure with it in place."
Best Commercial Door Hinges
The product is 18PK 3.5" Hinge Shim. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"EZ Shim really is a perfect solution to a shimming need."
"Great product, works as expected and there are plenty of them in a pack to use."
"I had a door not out of alignment at the top and over 1/4 inch at the bottom."
"All you have to do is carefully loosen the hinge screws enough to slide the shim behind the hinge, and voila, the door fits the frame so that the spring bolt latches."
"The nice benefit of this product is that I have several shims left over (I only needed two to fix my problem), so I am on the lookout for other doors hanging a bit askew."
"Popped a few of these in (you don't even have to take the door off the hinges, just loosen the screws), and the click clack of the latch hitting the strike plate is once more."
"I used them extensively in the basement remodel of my 1920s home which has mostly original doors. Meaning I had to redo all the mortises, move the strike plate, new hinges, etc."
"I knew someone had to have started making these!"
Best Commercial Door Stops
Color: Brushed Nickel. Plastic bumper tip prevents wall marks and protects door.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"10 Pack Rok Hardware 3-18 inch Flexi Spring Heavy Duty Door Stop in Oil-Rubbed Bronze is an excellent deal for the price and quality. After searching at Lowes, Big Lots, Home Depot and Wal-Mart I was unable to find a deal like this. Once you have fully installed the screw then it is as simple as twisting the spring onto the plate and you will have a fantastic looking door stop that will last."
"easy to install, heavy duty, and look great."
"I just needed a few but went ahead and bought the 10 pack, it's a good deal."
"The screw to install them is inside of the stopper."
"It also helped me see how I needed to screw the spring back on once the base was installed."
"Here's how these work: Screw the base plate into the wall, then thread the spring coil into the base plate."
"Fabulous product."
"Now I have a screw half in and can't screw it in all the way or pull it out."
Best Commercial Exit Devices
UL-cUL Listed for use on fire doors having a rating up to and Including 3 hours.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Perfect and as advertised."
"They are tried and true safety devices that meet a variety of standards and codes for a commercial environment and duty ratings."
"Yale makes quality hardware and my husband will not buy any other brand because he got tired of having to change out cheaper versions over the years."
"This is a high quality push bar exit device for 32 to 36 inch fire doors."
"Very sturdy and easy to install."
Best Commercial Locksets & Handles
Wright Products' Serenade mortise lockset is the most universal mortise lockset available in the market today. With our patented adjustable backset, this lockset will replace most mortise hardware with either a 3/4" or a 1" backset. Reversible levers for left and right hinged doors. Reversible levers for left and right hinged doors.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"They give you more than enough hardware to fit many door thicknesses."
"Worked perfectly on my Pella storm door!"
"I had to return this as I found out that I have a Pella door and it would not work."
"Worked."
"Exactly what we needed to replace the broken handle on an older heavy Wright storm door."
"However, not so perfectly for the single doors as width of the lock was too short."
"Bolt broke off inside the closed door ... made it very difficult to extract and arguably a safety factor should there have been an emergency. Unhappily, this seems to be kind of standard procedure for many Asian products these days."
"Home depot does not the the clip that snapped so they suggested ACE hardware, late at night will try that tomorrow."
Best Sliding Door Hardware
The bolts included for attaching the hangers to the door support a thickness range of 1 1/4" to 1 3/4", but this can be easily navigated by countersinking the bolt head into the back side of the door, or by picking up 4 longer bolts from your local hardware store. If your answer was negative, then that number is the extra spacing you need. For this reason, it's advised to install the lags for your rail either 1" from the bottom of the header, or to install your hangers higher on the door to compensate for the header. A: You will need a minimum of 6" from the top of your door to the ceiling (or crown moulding, if any) for this kit to fit correctly. PRODUCT VIDEO: Click the "Industrial By Design" link in blue directly above the product title at the top of this page to see installation videos, project videos, and customer video all using our barn door hardware.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Everyone that sees my 2 barn doors loves the look of the hardware that I used."
"The door is very large at 42" wide and 100" tall so needed the extra support anyway plus I think the header finishes the look we were going for."
"Very easy to install and working great."
"I needed additional hardware because I was installing two doors on one 8' bar and it was not clear as to how I could do that. Those also worked out fine but again descriptions were sadly lacking."
"We placed a 1920's heavy duty solid wood door as our slider door; tthis set is not only nice to look at but also heavy duty and supported the door fine."
"A steel stop would be a good idea for a heavy door, but this kit makes you buy a steel stop separately, they ship you a pot metal stop in the kit."
"Awesome track and hardware set."
"Hardware was complete, "Heavy Duty" and works well - I just added the lock."
Best Commercial Door Strikes
This security strike is designed to replace the standard (separate) latch and deadbolt strike plates with a one-piece combo plate and up to 5 more screws for maximum security. This combination strike is designed for maximum security. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I was a little flummoxed by why none of my three came with the same number of screws as there are screw holes, and there wasn't anything on the directions to explain why that is."
"I used a few 4 inch deck screws as well."
"Nice beefy strike plate."
"Excellent."
"This is a item all door jam need on them it take a lot more effort for anyone to kick in for it reinforces the door."
"The perfect match for Prime-Line U 10539 Door Guard."
"I bought this to reinforce my entry door and I believe it will do the job."
"Metal had a bad scratches on it on an unopen package."
Best Trims, Seals & Gaskets
The Solid Rectangle Rubber Seals are available with two adhesive application options: high-strength foam acrylic adhesive (BT) and general-purpose pressure sensitive adhesive (HT). The (BT) adhesive creates an airtight seal between the rubber and substrate and has low initial tack for easy repositioning. WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS on marine, automobile, and home cases – providing door, window, and hatch seals for cars, trucks, RVs, trailers, boats, and more!
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I used this around the edges of the storage compartments on my RV."
Best Commercial Door Products
Includes an oil free pump for no maintenance, low AMP 120V motor easily starting in cold weather or with extension cord, upgraded shroud with hand and console cover protecting vital components. This highly portable oil free pancake-style air compressor packs a punch with an induction motor that provides improved performance and extended life, whether you're filling tires or firing a nailer. 150 psi max tank pressure stores more air in the tank for longer tool run times. Air coupler and plug are factory installed on the air hose to save user labor and to prevent leaks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"After reading TONS of reviews on various air compressors, I knew I'd buy the Porter-Cable version. But I do enjoy home improvement projects and want to buy the best tools I can afford and take good care of them. EXCEPT THAT THE OWNERS MANUAL THAT CAME WITH MY MODEL C2002 (Type 5 - I found this in very fine print on the labels on the back of the tank) SAID ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT "BREAKING-IN." So I did what some reviewers did and looked for an online manual which can be found at this link: [...]. Bottom line is that breaking-in your compressor is MANDADORY, but it's also a cinch. Here's the exact wording from the online Porter-Cable manual: Break-in Procedure. Risk of Unsafe Operation. (Refer to Voltage. and Circuit Protection paragraph in the Installation section of this manual.). MY NOTE: this is sort of counter-intuitive as you want the valve to screw UP. toward the tank - giving the appearance of being closed when it's actually open. Bottom line: open the drain valve to prevent pressure from building up."
"I live in a rural area and needed a good compressor to air up RV and vehicle tires. I called Porter-Cable for help and got some lady that didn't appear to even understand the issue, so she told me to just return it to Amazon, and that was what I planned to do. But not believing it was the compressor, I finally found on the internet, doityourself.com, where others have been having this problem since 2006. The problem is with the cheap Chinese air chuck that is shipped with the Accessory Kit that comes with the compressor."
Best Portable Air Compressors
Includes an oil free pump for no maintenance, low AMP 120V motor easily starting in cold weather or with extension cord, upgraded shroud with hand and console cover protecting vital components. This highly portable oil free pancake-style air compressor packs a punch with an induction motor that provides improved performance and extended life, whether you're filling tires or firing a nailer. 150 psi max tank pressure stores more air in the tank for longer tool run times. Air coupler and plug are factory installed on the air hose to save user labor and to prevent leaks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I live in a rural area and needed a good compressor to air up RV and vehicle tires. I called Porter-Cable for help and got some lady that didn't appear to even understand the issue, so she told me to just return it to Amazon, and that was what I planned to do. But not believing it was the compressor, I finally found on the internet, doityourself.com, where others have been having this problem since 2006. The problem is with the cheap Chinese air chuck that is shipped with the Accessory Kit that comes with the compressor."
"After reading TONS of reviews on various air compressors, I knew I'd buy the Porter-Cable version. But I do enjoy home improvement projects and want to buy the best tools I can afford and take good care of them. EXCEPT THAT THE OWNERS MANUAL THAT CAME WITH MY MODEL C2002 (Type 5 - I found this in very fine print on the labels on the back of the tank) SAID ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT "BREAKING-IN." So I did what some reviewers did and looked for an online manual which can be found at this link: [...]. Bottom line is that breaking-in your compressor is MANDADORY, but it's also a cinch. Here's the exact wording from the online Porter-Cable manual: Break-in Procedure. Risk of Unsafe Operation. (Refer to Voltage. and Circuit Protection paragraph in the Installation section of this manual.). MY NOTE: this is sort of counter-intuitive as you want the valve to screw UP. toward the tank - giving the appearance of being closed when it's actually open. Bottom line: open the drain valve to prevent pressure from building up."
Best Power Bench Grinders
What's in the Box DEWALT DW758 8-inch bench grinder; 36- and 60-grit wheels; eye shields; spark deflectors; tool rests; operating instructions. DW758 8-Inch Bench Grinder At a Glance: 3/4 HP induction motor for heavy-duty grinding operations Runs at 3,600 RPM for high speed material removal 12-1/2-inch distance between wheels Industrial cast iron base and motor housing Three-year limited warranty; one-year free service. Rugged cast iron base and motor housing provide durability and prolonged life.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"To this point I am happy with the performance of this bench grinder."
"At first glance it seems like a decent grinder, but there is a lot of vibration on my workbench when its running."
"It has a lot of muscle behind it; so much that it doesn't even start to bog down when I am doing some serious grinding on severely rusted rail road ties and other higher quality knife steel."
"Nice grinder for the price even though it is China."
"Mine was damaged in shipping (something amazon needs to work on) due to poor packaging."
"Great bench grinder for the shop!"
"I absolutely love this thing."
"I read the negative reviews and should have heeded the warnings...but I ordered one anyway and it arrived today. But we also found that the shoulder on the shaft that the inside cone washer seats against had a high spot on it. These are simple machines: no gears or complex mechanisms, just a motor with an extended shaft. The Apple computer I'm using to write this review was also made in China and it's a beautifully crafted machine."
Best Power Bench Grinders
What's in the Box DEWALT DW758 8-inch bench grinder; 36- and 60-grit wheels; eye shields; spark deflectors; tool rests; operating instructions. DW758 8-Inch Bench Grinder At a Glance: 3/4 HP induction motor for heavy-duty grinding operations Runs at 3,600 RPM for high speed material removal 12-1/2-inch distance between wheels Industrial cast iron base and motor housing Three-year limited warranty; one-year free service. Rugged cast iron base and motor housing provide durability and prolonged life.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"To this point I am happy with the performance of this bench grinder."
"At first glance it seems like a decent grinder, but there is a lot of vibration on my workbench when its running."
"It has a lot of muscle behind it; so much that it doesn't even start to bog down when I am doing some serious grinding on severely rusted rail road ties and other higher quality knife steel."
"Great grinder, I purchased a 120 wheel at the same time and I am using the 60 / 120 grit wheels."
"Nice grinder for the price even though it is China."
"Mine was damaged in shipping (something amazon needs to work on) due to poor packaging."
"Great bench grinder for the shop!"
"I read the negative reviews and should have heeded the warnings...but I ordered one anyway and it arrived today. But we also found that the shoulder on the shaft that the inside cone washer seats against had a high spot on it. These are simple machines: no gears or complex mechanisms, just a motor with an extended shaft. The Apple computer I'm using to write this review was also made in China and it's a beautifully crafted machine."
Best Air Powered Tools
150 psi max tank pressure stores more air in the tank for longer tool run times. Air coupler and plug are factory installed on the air hose to save user labor and to prevent leaks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"I live in a rural area and needed a good compressor to air up RV and vehicle tires. I called Porter-Cable for help and got some lady that didn't appear to even understand the issue, so she told me to just return it to Amazon, and that was what I planned to do. But not believing it was the compressor, I finally found on the internet, doityourself.com, where others have been having this problem since 2006. The problem is with the cheap Chinese air chuck that is shipped with the Accessory Kit that comes with the compressor."
"After reading TONS of reviews on various air compressors, I knew I'd buy the Porter-Cable version. But I do enjoy home improvement projects and want to buy the best tools I can afford and take good care of them. EXCEPT THAT THE OWNERS MANUAL THAT CAME WITH MY MODEL C2002 (Type 5 - I found this in very fine print on the labels on the back of the tank) SAID ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ABOUT "BREAKING-IN." So I did what some reviewers did and looked for an online manual which can be found at this link: [...]. Bottom line is that breaking-in your compressor is MANDADORY, but it's also a cinch. Here's the exact wording from the online Porter-Cable manual: Break-in Procedure. Risk of Unsafe Operation. (Refer to Voltage. and Circuit Protection paragraph in the Installation section of this manual.). MY NOTE: this is sort of counter-intuitive as you want the valve to screw UP. toward the tank - giving the appearance of being closed when it's actually open. Bottom line: open the drain valve to prevent pressure from building up."
Best Vise Grips & Locking Pliers
The IRWIN VISE-GRIP Original Locking Tool Set includes ten of the most commonly used locking tools backed by the IRWIN Lifetime Guarantee. This set is constructed of high-grade heat-treated alloy steel for maximum toughness and features hardened teeth to grip from any angle and the classic trigger release to provide maximum locking force. Set includes 6" and 11" Original Locking Clamps, 10" and 7" straight jaw, 10" and 7" curved jaw, 7" and 5" curved jaw with wire cutter, 6" and 9" long nose with wire cutter Original Locking Pliers, and tray.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"The only reason I did not give these pliers five stars is because they are not made in the US as they once were."
"A very nice set you can get the exact same thing on the snap on truck for 135$ so I was really glad to find it cheaper on here."
"This is a great set with all the vice grips I will ever need."
"fair price for the amount of pliers."
"Measure your tool box drawer before ordering this kit."
"This is a great set with almost all the most needed sizes!"
"there vice grips and handy to have."
"Not nearly as good of quality or fit and function as my 50 year old pairs of vise grips, but what other option do you have... price is steep considering cheaper no name brands are pretty much identical in quality."
Best Vise Grips & Locking Pliers
Constructed of durable forged iron, it has a 4-1/2" jaw capacity perfect for hobbies and light woodworking tasks. 6 1/2 inch jaw capacity perfect for light duty woodworking tasks.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"i added wooden jaws (which i had already planned to do) which took extra time to make in order to compensate for the toe-in top and nonparallel jaws."
"Would I prefer a $150 vise?"
"It is a tool every man needs to have."
"First off, I received this vise on Friday, and three days latter it's half the price from what I paid!!! I cut out the face 2X4 and installed a backer 2X4, which of course it required drilling 5/8" holes for the guide pins and auger."
"Will I want a bigger vise that can hold a hunk of wood and have a quick release...probably sooner than later."
"The lack of instructions is a bit of a pian."
"I bought this for a childrens work bench and it is perfect."
"Great little vice that has been a nice addition to my workbench."