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Thayer & Chandler Omni 4000 Airbrush Model T89

Thayer & Chandler Omni 4000 Airbrush  Model T89
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $149.00
Sale Price: $76.76
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Am just beginning to use, so time may change my impression, but I am impressed. I believe T&C has properly protected the more vulnerable areas and gave serious thought to design and manufacture of the airbrush. Balance feels great in my hand. A general procedure: push and keep down the button (adjusting the pressure accordingly), then pull back to spray-best way to maintain consistent spray. (An aside comment: why don't all the manufacturers use a universal threaded piece at the bottom to take a universal hose?) Nice, well weighted and plated. Tip top!

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Martha Stewart Crafts 12-by-12-inch Album Refills

Martha Stewart Crafts 12-by-12-inch Album Refills
Customer Ratings: 2 stars
List Price: $5.99
Sale Price: $5.96
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My dissappointment with the refills is that the holes punched do not line up with the Martha Stewart Albums I purchased last year. So unless I repurchase new albums and replace those I have only had for 12 months I had to self punch additional holes in these refills. The websites do not explain this detail or inform you what albums the refills fit.

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Tonic Studios 770 Simplicity Pattern Punch Daisy Strip

Tonic Studios 770 Simplicity Pattern Punch Daisy Strip
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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This punch makes a clean, crisp, attractive strip that is perfect for handmade paper crafts. I have used it on

handmade greeting cards and received lots of compliments. Punches easily and smoothly.

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Pyramid TTElite Biometric Time Clock System

Pyramid TTElite Biometric Time Clock System
Customer Ratings: 2.5 stars
List Price: $599.99
Sale Price: $356.48
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We recently purchased the Pyramid TTProx Proximity Time Clock because we thought it would work with our existing proximity cards. Unfortunately, it won't work with other proximity cards so we ended up sending that unit back and going back to the drawing board.

What we were looking for was the simplest solution for both us and our employees; so, a biometric system seemed like the next best choice.

After getting this time clock up and running, these are the things we like about it:

From an employee perspective, it is extremely simple to use. Just place your fingerprint on the reader and it beeps. That's about it.

This unit is networked, and it's easy to pull the data directly from the time clock into Quick Books.

Overall, this is accurate and fast.

Unfortunately, getting the time clock up and running is an exercise in frustration. There are lots of little details that have to be right, like needing employee IDs to be in the 9000 range; but, the software automatically assigns numbers in a different range. On top of that, the process of creating an administrative user is also confusing and poorly documented.

We were able to get through the setup in a couple of hours without calling support; but, it wasn't fun.

Enrolling the first user was also a pain since it didn't really follow the instructions; but, we did figure it out and now it's pretty simple (once you know how to do it).

This is the process we go through to enter users:

1) Press F4

2) Enter the admin code

3) Press enter

4) Enter the admin code again

5) Press F4

6) Enter the user code

7) Press enter

8) Let the user scan their finger twice

As you can see, the admin code is needed to add users; but, that's also the code that lets you override punches from the time clock. I wish there were a way to use the admin fingerprint instead of having to type the code multiple times. I'm probably just paranoid. :)

Anyway, I would recommend this product since it does work well once it's configured. Just keep in mind that the initial configuration will take some pretty loose interpretation of the included instructions.

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.5 Needle, Nozzle, Cap Kit G22,G23,G24,G25,G26,G34,G39

.5 Needle, Nozzle, Cap Kit G22,G23,G24,G25,G26,G34,G39
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
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I bought these to replace my old ones and the needles did even fit properly. Don't buy Master Airbrushes, save yourself the trouble and money and get yourself a IWATA.

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Fiskars scrapbooking paper trimmer with swing-out arm, 12 inches

Fiskars scrapbooking paper trimmer with swing-out arm, 12 inches
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $25.99
Sale Price: $25.02
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this trimmer is great for us everyday people. i am not a tool snob. i love whatever is fast, efficient, and mobile. i scrap at home and at workshops. i usually have clutter when i am in a creative mood. this trimmer holds up WELL! i chuck it around through my mess and crop like a mad woman! i have used this and the smaller one for years but have recently gone to just this one because the 8.5 inch one sucked. it never cut straight. this one cuts straight because the arm/tracks are much more sturdy. i thought there might be something better out there so i went on a mission for 12 inch trimmers. i am a big creative memories customer so used theirs at a workshop and did not like it at all. i was disappointed that i did not like it. must have flipped open wrong, or didn't hold paper well. i just know it cut paper crooked. i also recently purchased two other new trimmers. the green and pink one from provo craft is ok but the arm is in my way because it only lifts up and the arm feels cheaper and wobbles. the other one is the new orange 12 inch trimmer from fiskars and i returned it the same day. the main reason is because the arm is made to swing on the other side, it opens up on the small side of the trimmer. IT SUCKS! there is no room to work with the paper or scraps with the arm open over the small side. i loved everything alse about the orange one, but that arm was a big deal. none of the other fiskars (euro) open this way. so now i am back to using the classic gray one and am perfectly content. i will just stock up on replacement blades for the future. and another thing, i think the blades last for a LONG time. i think in the last 8 years i have replaced mine 2 or 3 times.

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ICE Resin Jewelers Grade Clear Casting Epoxy 1 oz Kit

ICE Resin Jewelers Grade Clear Casting Epoxy 1 oz Kit
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
List Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $16.09
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This is my first review but while I was surfing Amazon for various resin items I saw this product that I have used before and wanted to give my opinion on it.

First off... the price listed here (23$) is VERY expensive... If you live close to a Hobby Lobby, they sell this particular resin in the jewelry isle next to the actual jewelry making tools... however the price at the store is 11$. Not sure if this company is trying to compensate for Amazon Prime 2day shipping? I'd only suggest that if you are going to spend 22 dollars for resin, go ahead and get some normal Clear Epoxy Resin and try that first.. you get much more resin for your money.

That being said, I bought this at Hobby Lobby with a 40% off coupon, so it was really an easy sell for me. The first night I tried it was the first time I've ever used resin. The couple of items I made with it came out fairly good. The smaller bezels came out crystal clear. However I did run into a snag with two bracelets that had multiple bezels. The first bracelet had maybe one or two bubbles total out of the 9 bezels. If you plan on working with this resin (or any resin really) the smaller the quantity the faster it's going to cure. I didn't know this, so the second bracelet I made was not fully prepped... so while I was cutting out the images to place in the bezels the ice resin sat there, and was slowly curing. When it was poured it was very thick, like syrup so there were way more tiny microscopic bubbles in each bezel which made the entire bracelet cloudy and unattractive. (Chalk that up to learning from your mistakes ;D)

The applicator/dispenser is really a joke. I can see why they wanted to make it simple to dispense an equal amount, but in the end it makes things more problematic because if you maybe cut one end wider than the other, you get an uneven mix... I would have preferred two tiny bottles that I could measure myself... it's really not that difficult to do and Amazon has plenty of small graduated measuring cups (100 for 2$) that are very handy.

This resin states very clearly that you should NOT use a heating gun to remove air bubbles. That clear of a warning kind of freaked me out, so I never tried it because I'm not sure why they made a specific point to write that on the instructions.

Curing time is about standard with other resin, and things go much quicker if you just have a simple florescent bulb shining on it (especially during these colder months)

So in short... if you see it in a Hobby Lobby and have a coupon maybe give it a try. Or try to buy the larger quantity bottles sold on here because the price is a rip off for this small amount of resin. Can work beautifully, but not seeing the immediate difference between just standard epoxy clear resin.

Hope this was helpful : )

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Distinctive 7-8", 5-8", 3-8", 1-4" Wide Rolled Hem Hemmer Foot

Distinctive 7-8', 5-8', 3-8', 1-4' Wide Rolled Hem Hemmer Foot & Binder Foot & EdgeStitcher Sewing Foot Package - Fits All Low Shank Singer, Brother, Babylock, Euro-Pro, Janome, Kenmore, White, Juki, Simplicity and More!
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
List Price: $129.00
Sale Price: $49.99
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I have used all these attachments for several weeks now; since I am new to sewing I took my time in learning how to use them. First of all they are metal, and sturdy and very well made. I have a Brother LS2521i and they fit perfectly. The rolled hem attachments are awesome, a must have. Your hems come out perfect. The Binder foot was a little tricky to use, but that was my lack of experience since I tried to use a jersey fabric that was too thick and the width of the strip of fabric I was using for bias tape was too wide. After measuring correctly and watching some videos I found in YouTube on using that same attachment it finally worked (after quite a few tries).

The EdgeSticher foot was also a little tricky to use, but again reading the directions several times and finally finding a YouTube video did the trick. Also a very useful foot to have!

I have a book called The Sewing Machine Attachment Handbook by Charlene Phillips that helped me immensely to choose the sewing foot atachments I needed.

Bottom line, they are very nice and do their job. As far as the Binder foot, I might just buy or make bias tape and use the other Distinctive Tape-Sticher presser foot to attach it.

The only thing I wish it had was a nice case like the other Distinctive foot sets.

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SINGER Pixie-Plus Craft Machine

SINGER Pixie-Plus Craft Machine
Customer Ratings: 3 stars
List Price: $69.99
Sale Price: $49.95
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I got this mini sewing machine to do small crafts and quick mending, so I did not have to drag out my big machine. It is a good machine for the money. Not heavy duty, it is meant for small projects. My 8 year old hemmed her flannel pajama bottoms and it worked great. She never used a sewing machine before and with a few seconds of instruction she hemmed both bottoms without any problems. I like the slow speed, you don't feel like you are loosing control like on a bigger machines. I think that the poor reviews are because people are expecting too much, I noted one person was trying to make a pair of pants -I would not expect this machine to handle making an entire peice of clothing or sewing through heavy denim layers or anything like that. I have not tried using it on battery yet, so I have not tried the low and high speed settings, however what I have seen so far I am very pleased with. Again, this is a $50 machine people, you cannot expect it to be as good as a full sized $200+ machine, but I feel I got more than my money's worth with this Pixie.

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SINGER 2732 60-Stitch-Function Sewing Machine

SINGER 2732 60-Stitch-Function Sewing Machine
Customer Ratings: 4 stars
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As a beginner I give this machine 5 stars. The directions and pictures were clear and easy to follow. The only time the machine messed up was when I did something wrong,... like sew with an empty bobbin. I've made a couple of easy to medium skill level projects (ie. pillow cases and pajama pants) and they've come out wonderfully. I've even started on making a simple Renaissance costume and it's working out pretty good. This machine works great with light to medium weight fabrics. I picked it because of the removable arm which comes in handy when sewing arm holes and the like. I also picked it for the 60 stitch feature (I've only used about 10.)

Now that I'm sewing more advance projects I've found it a little harder (but not impossible) to work with heavier fabrics or many layers because the machine isn't strong enough this is the only reason why I gave it a 4.

Even if I get a better machine I'm keepin' this one. I love it. For the cost it's a good buy.

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Jumbo Wimshurst Machine, Vanguard II Model with Jumbo 11" Discs

Jumbo Wimshurst Machine, Vanguard II Model with Jumbo 11' Discs
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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First, I must pay credit to the shippers of this product. Mine arrived minus a small metal sphere that is at the top of the conductor arms. I contacted them via Amazon.com and they immediately sent me a replacement. The product was very well packed, especially for something with lots of oddly-shaped parts, but it's quite possible that the little sphere came loose in transit and went out with the packaging. Whatever happened, they were very responsive.

The device does what it's supposed to do. It creates static electricity and can make a continuous sequence of small sparks. I've managed to produce ones almost an inch long so far, but it will probably do better when the humidity is lower. If you couple this with a few other early electrical devices, such as an electrometer and a couple of pieces of wire, you can explain exactly what's going on.

I bought the Jumbo version after reading other reviews and I'm glad that I did. Highly recommended. Don't expect to outdo Tesla when it comes to spectacle, but you'll have a lot of fun showing this to the kids and grandkids.

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Fletcher-Terry 07-500 Fletcher Frame Master Point Driver Wood

Fletcher-Terry 07-500 Fletcher Frame Master Point Driver Wood 5/8 in.
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
List Price: $115.34
Sale Price: $73.90
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I just received my FrameMaster today and was able to load and successfully use the tool within minutes. Each point was shot into the frames uniformly and snugly with no difficulty at all. One bit of advice that is mentioned in the directions is crucial: make sure that the frame is up against something solid (like the backsplash of a workbench) when using the tool so that the point inserts at the desired depth. This tool is well deserving of my 5-star rating!

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Bob Rohm- The Art of Water DVD Part 1 (Pastel Painting)

Bob Rohm- The Art of Water DVD Part 1
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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good instruction. very detailed. he spoke as he went along explaining why he did things as he progressed. i would take a class from him. good quality video too

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Fiskars 195990-1001 Portable Paper Trimmer Replacement Blades

Fiskars 195990-1001 Portable Paper Trimmer Replacement Blades, 2-Pack
Customer Ratings: 4.5 stars
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5 stars for the item 3 stars for the marketing.

I ordered the wrong thing.....I think. There are two distinct styles of blades for the Fiskars Personal Paper Trimmer. "Original (Style G)" and "Triple Track (Style 1)". Blades referred to as "High Profile" refer to the improved Triple Track (Style 1) blade. This is very unclear when ordering from any vendor. The seller needs to show a profile view of the blade. I will post photos of all 3 blade styles.

Also, a 2-pack can mean 1 cutting blade & 1 scoring blade, or it can mean 2 cutting blades. To me the scoring blade was useless. Some people might be able to use it for folding. I just want to trim paper and photos.

As far as I can tell, item #95** = Old style, and item #96** = triple track.

Check out my photo submission showing all 3 styles

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Janome Turbo Teal Portable Sewing Machine

Janome Turbo Teal Portable Sewing Machine
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $119.00
Sale Price: $69.99
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This machine is very lightweight, the stitches are smaller than normal. There is 1 speed, which makes it easier to sew. There is a drawer to hold things like bobbins and seam rippers. I love the drawer. The tension took a little while(hours) to adjust, but seems to be working well now. I changed the needle to a ball point to sew on knit and it sews beautifully.

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New ThreadsRus 3000mts Extra Large Cones BLACK & WHITE Spools of

New ThreadsRus 3000mts Extra Large Cones BLACK & WHITE Spools of 2-PLY Polyester Sewing Quilting Serger threads
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
List Price: $94.95
Sale Price: $39.95
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Great deal on thread! It is good quality and works well with my overlock machine. Now the spools are a little smaller than what I have purchased at a brick and mortar store but I knew that when I ordered it. I think some of my other spools are 5000 or 6000 yards. You can't beat the price on this thread though! Now I will see if they have more colors!

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3dRose LLC qs_4845_1 White Tiger 10 by 10-Inch Quilt, Square

3dRose LLC qs_4845_1 White Tiger 10 by 10-Inch Quilt, Square
Customer Ratings: 5 stars
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It is very true to life like

Came in a box flat no wrinkles in a plastic envelope to keep it clean

The picture is fansatic in looks. Only wish it was not so expensive I buy enough to design a quilt

Plan to put this in picture frame My other Great Niece is born under the sign panda bear and they had one I bought it

I would recommend for crafter's.

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