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Real Name is David Winick
Lives in Ada, Mich, United States
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DavidWinick

Designer of Airstream's 75th Anniversary Bambi trailer. Also feature film art director. I've been making things since dinosaurs roamed the earth.

DavidWinick (Ada, MI)

Craftsman Router

We used one of these on a set of a movie. Had to buy a bunch of tools locally on a budget. The router was surprisingly good tool for the price.
Good router if you're on a budget

Craftsman 28190

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03/14/2013 11:16 AM · Reply · Like ·

DavidWinick (Ada, MI)

Makita 4 1/2" angle grinder

I'd like to have a quarter for every hour I've used this grinder. We've used one of these for many years along with other brands in the studio and this grinder is filthy beat-up and has... (read more)

Makita 9557PB

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02/28/2013 1:08 PM · Reply · Like ·

DavidWinick (Ada, MI)

Porter Cable 4 1/2" Trim Saw

I've use this tool over the years on job sites. It's a very well made tool and my feeling is that it will be on the job for many years without any issues. This is a specialized type of saw t... (read more)

Porter-Cable 314

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02/28/2013 1:04 PM · Reply · Like ·

DavidWinick (Ada, MI)

Porter Cable router

I've used this router on larger stock and profiles. I'm not a fan of the handle design. It feels a bit top heavy to me. But others may find it just fine for daily use. It's VERY powerfu... (read more)

Porter-Cable 7538

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02/28/2013 12:59 PM · Reply · Like ·

DavidWinick (Ada, MI)

Proter Cable laminate router and base

I have the older version of this tool. It's all metal and very sturdy. I've also used this router for edge routing laminate. It's fine tool. It doesn't feel as beefy as the older m... (read more)

Porter-Cable 97310

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02/28/2013 12:55 PM · Reply · Like ·

DavidWinick (Ada, MI)

Workhorse...

I've had the older version of this tool for over 25 years and it's been totally reliable.This thing would belt sand a groove through the center of the earth. I wish mine had an odometer so w... (read more)

Porter-Cable 363

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12/12/2012 6:33 PM · Reply · Like ·

DavidWinick (Ada, MI)

Built like an aluminum tank

This router and plunge base has been made for a long time. I've had it for over 20 years. It's simple to use, ruggedly built and as far as I'm concerned a lot better than most of the ne... (read more)

Porter-Cable 694VK

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12/12/2012 6:27 PM · Reply · Like ·

DavidWinick (Ada, MI)

Panasonic Cordless Combo

We use these tools daily in the studio driving screws, nuts, removing frozen fasteners and drilling.
Super powerful and long lasting power between charges. Fast charging batteries when you final... (read more)

Panasonic EYC199LR

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08/31/2012 2:25 PM · Reply · Like ·

DavidWinick (Ada, MI)

Milwaukee Angle Grinder [4 1/2"]

I really like this tool. I'm not saying I enjoy grinding but this is a quality tool and is very rugged. It's taken many drops onto the concrete floor and is just fine.
Ours has a lot o... (read more)

Milwaukee 6148-30

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08/08/2012 6:23 PM · Reply · Like ·

DavidWinick (Ada, MI)

Milwaukee 4 1/2 Angle Grinde

I've used this tool for grinding welds. Champhering edges prior to welding and general purpose grinding of steel.
It's a comfortable tool for either left or right handers.
Milwau... (read more)