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Message . Catherine Hostetler - Tool Crib Recommendations From: "Timothy S. Klusczinski" <tsk617@gmail.com> To: "'Elicia Feasel"' <EFeasel@co.st joseph.in.us>, "'Steve Szaday"' <SSzada... Date: 12/4/2014 10:06 AM Subject: Tool Crib Recommendations Pagel of 2 This is our basic arsenal. Listed in order of priority (#1 is the first to buy). Beyond the prospect of making this equipment available to the public, I firmly believe that this collection of tools provides the most efficient and safe means for tackling common restoration projects. HPC workshops can benefit enormously from these tools. The public will feel more comfortable in tackling difficult projects as DlYers. Also important to know that Eco -Strip and American International Tool (makers of the PaintShaver) both post rental pricing on their website. It would give us a good idea what to charge once we have tools to offer the public. But until that day, we might be able to work out an agreement with these companies, let them handle the tool rentals directly (or thru HPC) and WE get some commission for facilitating the transaction. Ideally, folks walk into the HPC to rent equipment and get advice on their project. HPC could begin charging consultation fees for private, on-site, hands-on instructionals. Then rents the recommended tools for the task and gets commission for brokering tool rentals for equipment not maintained in our crib. This has HUGE money -making potential! 1. Fein Turbo II Vacuum (lead paint capable). The Turbo I and Turbo III are different sizes of the same technology. I found the Turbo II to be the MOST convenient/manageable size. It comes with a 16' hose. Has incredible suction! This IS the prerequisite tool for ALL tools listed below. One of the quietest vacuums on the market. VERY WELL ENGINEERED. The biggest bang for the buck among the competition (features/durability vs price). But more than that, the accessory bags and HEPA filter (rarely needs replacing) for dealing with lead paint are quite reasonable. I've seen packages as low as $350 on eBay. Full MSRP with all kinds of accessories can be found anywhere between $500 and $600. 1 would be happy to scout around the internet for the best value. 2. "Proscraper" htto://www.oldewindowrestorer.com/nroscraoer.html . Excellent tool that uses carbide long -life scraper blades. Beware of imitations (that use blades of inferior metal alloy Carbon, Chrome Vanadium or High Speed Steel "HSS"). This handheld scraper fits onto vacuum hose and sucks paint while scraping. I would never be without one of these. Too handy. Great compliment to HEPA vac and Speedh eater. MSRP $40 full retail. 3. "Speedheater" by Eco -Strip. Infrared heater that penetrates multiple layers of paint within 30+ seconds. Lightweight. Works on flat or profiled surfaces. Slower than shaving but MUCH less messy. Minimal hazard. Radiation penetrates below the surface and eradicates mold/mildew spores. $500 MSRP. I exchanged emails with the owner a year ago. She said she could offer better pricing for government agencies and not -for -profits ;- 3a. "Silent Paint Remover" is made by another competitor but is supposedly less efficient because of inferior bulbs (less radiation intensity). file://C:\Documents and Settings\chostetl\Local Settings\Temp\XPgrpwise\54803229Interna... 2/4/2015