Material is slightly lighter in color than depicted. Good to work with as I did the project myself. The material seems like it will hold up to lake conditions for years. I would purchase again.
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Showing posts with label portable sewing machine. Show all posts
6 Lb Rotary Dual Drum Rock Tumbler Lapidary Polisher
Used mainly for shaping and polishing rocks it can also clean hardware..
I learned from the start to give the unit a quick double check on the pulleys used to operate it, sometimes they are not true..Once adjusted though the belt will last a very (6 months) long time..Thats the only problem with these units..I also found a quick fix with a rubber band when the belt does break..Even a vacuum cleaner belt is a great replacement.
Keep the bushings oiled and it will outlast the thumblers version..
Keep the stones rolling.
I learned from the start to give the unit a quick double check on the pulleys used to operate it, sometimes they are not true..Once adjusted though the belt will last a very (6 months) long time..Thats the only problem with these units..I also found a quick fix with a rubber band when the belt does break..Even a vacuum cleaner belt is a great replacement.
Keep the bushings oiled and it will outlast the thumblers version..
Keep the stones rolling.
Singer Serger Overlock 14SH654
I purchased this serger from Walmart about a week ago. The low price is what lured me in, and I have not been terribly disappointed yet, considering what I paid for it. Sergers are fairly complex and take a lot more patience to operate than sewing machines. You can expect to put at least an hour or two into setting this machine up, and should plan on running a few scraps of fabric through it initially to adjust the tension dials, which can be a bit finicky and over-sensitive. The machine comes with a DVD that is INFINITELY more helpful than the manual, and with a lot of patience and several failed attempts, I was able to thread it correctly and produce a stitch. My only complaint is that the stitching can be inconsistent at times, no matter how much I fiddle with the tension dials, but I cannot say I expected a flawless machine at such a low price. This is a nice machine for those on a budget or who use their sergers lightly. I only use mine for finishing the edges of light-weight fabrics, and it suits my purposes quite well. A more expensive machine would probably function more consistently, true, but I'm thankful there's a serger out there that meets my more stringent budget!
Reliable 2000U-33 Barracuda Portable Zig-Zag Walking-Foot Sewing
I was a little worried about buying this machine. The Sailrite machine gets such great reviews, and everywhere I looked at the Relaible machine online this same single review kept showing up bashing it. I couldn't afford $900 for the Sailrite. When I saw the Reliable machine was available at the Defender Industries annual spring sale I went and looked at it. A liveaboard cruising sailor I met at Defender that day owned a Sailrite and had been using it for years. We went over the Reliable machine together and it looked good. He felt it was built the same inside and out as his machine, (including the foot control). At $450 this machine was literally half the price of the Sailrite, and I bought it.
This machine does not come with a carrying/storage case. the Sailrite does, and the case is a bit over $100 to buy separately.
This machine comes with a very basic manual. I think the Sailrite comes with several reference manuals which look like they could be very helpful.
I emailed customer service at Reliable (its in Canada) before buying this machine and got a courteous reply to my question within an hour (I had asked the motor size it wasn't listed anywhere I could find it online it is 1.5 amps). A thorough online search leaves no doubt the customer service on Sailrite is top notch.
I had no trouble sewing multiple layers of heavy fabric with the Reliable 2000U Barracuda machine. It went through 8 layers of Topgun plus a layer of webbing without a hitch. Using the Sailrite anchor riding sail kit and the Barracuda sewing machine, making an anchor riding sail was a breeze! The clutch did not slip at all.
My wife's regular sewing machine is an old Singer Featherweight. It is both beautiful to look at and a pleasure to work with. The fit and finish on the Barracuda is not up to that of the old Singer. The Reliable is not art, but so far it looks to be a solid heavy duty sewing machine well suited for sewing Sunbrella, Sailcloth and canvas.
After a week and a half owning the machine and a single large project (riding sail) and several smaller projects (tool roll, storage bag for auto jumper cables) I am happy with this purchase so far. I would recommend this machine to a friend.
This machine does not come with a carrying/storage case. the Sailrite does, and the case is a bit over $100 to buy separately.
This machine comes with a very basic manual. I think the Sailrite comes with several reference manuals which look like they could be very helpful.
I emailed customer service at Reliable (its in Canada) before buying this machine and got a courteous reply to my question within an hour (I had asked the motor size it wasn't listed anywhere I could find it online it is 1.5 amps). A thorough online search leaves no doubt the customer service on Sailrite is top notch.
I had no trouble sewing multiple layers of heavy fabric with the Reliable 2000U Barracuda machine. It went through 8 layers of Topgun plus a layer of webbing without a hitch. Using the Sailrite anchor riding sail kit and the Barracuda sewing machine, making an anchor riding sail was a breeze! The clutch did not slip at all.
My wife's regular sewing machine is an old Singer Featherweight. It is both beautiful to look at and a pleasure to work with. The fit and finish on the Barracuda is not up to that of the old Singer. The Reliable is not art, but so far it looks to be a solid heavy duty sewing machine well suited for sewing Sunbrella, Sailcloth and canvas.
After a week and a half owning the machine and a single large project (riding sail) and several smaller projects (tool roll, storage bag for auto jumper cables) I am happy with this purchase so far. I would recommend this machine to a friend.
Jesse James Beads 5919 Design Elements Hawaiian Beach
These beads colors are extremely vibrant and can be used in all settings. I'm really pleased with them, and plan to use them for some necklaces and bracelets to match.
100 Nickel Plated Split Ring Chain Parts Findings 6mm
List Price: $7.99
Sale Price: $2.80
Today's Bonus: 65% Off
I purchased these with an Amazon deal that included 50 9mm split rings. The quality is good. Not much else can be said. There was no shipping & handling with FINDINGKING. That is a big plus. I hate paying more for shipping then the item itself costs.
Fellowes 5204002 5MM Letter-Size Laminating Pouches 50-Pk
List Price: $32.99
Sale Price: $27.23
Today's Bonus: 17% Off
I did a side-by-side comparison of these pouches against some Scotch 3mil pouches on both Scotch and Fellows branded laminating machines. These Fellowes pouches did impress me as being a little better quality than the Scotch pouches and the end result was slightly thicker and a tiny bit more firm feeling to me. This was true for both of the machines I tested. I've used heavy card stock in these pouches with no issues. The only time I see any waviness is in a half empty pouch. (The instructions do warn you not to run half empty pouches through the machine.) I experienced no color or visibility distortion. I also didn't have any issues with air bubbles as the 2 sides of each pouch are attracted to each other statically, which helps keep excess air out.
MoldGel Slow Set Molding Powder for Craft Molds
I absolutely did not like this product. I did give it two stars for the benefit of a doubt... But I had absolutely no luck. I mixed per the instructions (which weren't very good), and it set before I got it mixed (and I was using a jiffy mixer even). I've used alginate powders in the past and never had a problem before. This was just terrible.
Uchida 1122-12E Le Plume II Double-Ended Markers with Brush
List Price: $31.18
Sale Price: $25.55
Today's Bonus: 18% Off
These pens do stay moist long enough to apply several colors to a stamp and then make a good impression or two, and the brush tips apply the ink very efficiently when used sideways. That's clearly their main virtue. The fine-tipped end is great for repair and touch-up work in matching hues (though of course the colors tend to write with a bit more saturation than the stamped impression).
However, with several of these markers, the fine tip simply dropped out the first time I uncapped that end -complete with the tiny attached quill that draws ink from the reservoir sponge into the tip. I'll be looking for some way to glue the tips on. So, beware, especially if you have younger kids using the pens, or babies crawling on a rug below, or otherwise not-so-contained workspace.
The included plastic case is an "almost-but-not-quite" solution for holding them. It pops open easily when the set falls, and even came apart in the mail before they arrived. But even if you discard the plastic, keep the card with the color index. The caps aren't necessarily a perfect guide to color, but the included card offers an overview of all 108 colors, and each marker specifies its color number clearly.
Be sure, of course, to have a good stamp cleaning blotter or applicator bottle, so that light-colored stamp marker pens aren't discolored by contact with darker ink residues.
360pc Stainless Steel Watch Band Strap Spring Bar Pin Assortment
List Price: $27.00
Sale Price: $12.95
Today's Bonus: 52% Off
so i have a few watches in need of spring bars and after seeing so many different sizes sold in pairs for $4 on amazon i saw this item only $13 (+shipping and handling) and its way more in all different sizes (because i dont really know the sizes of the spring bars i needed) and it came with a tool!
but it was easy to see the quality difference compared to the bent pin i was trying to replace. these pins are thin and inconsistent in sizes and dont fit too well. the same size pin was a fight to get inside and then quicky bent and popped out shortly after. the next pin size down was too small and fell out fairly easily. but at least i have a lot of them so now when the pin pops out every now and then i have some replacements...
CARL Heavy Duty Paper Punch 3 Hole, 300 sheet
List Price: $374.49
Sale Price: $196.02
Today's Bonus: 48% Off
Couldn't be happier. One of the types of investments you make that you say, "I can't believe I didn't make this investment sooner". I'm able to combine all of my product lines catalogs into one Binder for my Distributors.
Smokehouse Pet Products DSM84194 Braided Pizzle Dog Treat Stick
What a joke this order was!! Very misleading, ad said the price was originally over$400.00. The price $10.58, too good to be true! Never said you'd only get one pizzle. Plus a picture of a whole box of these things. I didn't think I'd get a whole box, but at least 2 or 3? So here comes the package with 1 pizzle! I could have gone to a pet store & bought the same thing for alot less than the $17.30 this cost me!!
Scotch® Self-Laminating ID Protectors LS852G, Includes Clips
List Price: $29.49
Sale Price: $17.99
Today's Bonus: 39% Off
My ID badges I made for everyone in the office are not holding up well. The adhesive is weak, and the badges are beginning to separate only after a few weeks of use. An expensive product that doesn't hold up. Sad about it, actually
:-( 3M is a company I rely on, and I'm shocked this happened.
6pc Screw-Top Clear Acrylic Bead Jars Containers 20ml - 1-3/4" x
List Price: $7.99
Sale Price: $2.98
Today's Bonus: 63% Off
I purchased these after purchasing a variety of other clear jars. These are by far the best and as a bonus fit my product very well. The sides and top and edges are rounded which makes a very brilliant display container. Even if these jars are not the right size for you, you should order one set and send a sample to your supplier. These make anything packed inside look very elegant.
Janome Embroidery Machine Hoop B for 300e/350e/9500/9700
As I do a lot of embroidery work, I was crushed when my hoop broke so I was very anxious to get this replacement. It arrived promptly great packaging. Thrilled with my purchase
Star of David Olive wood Laser Pendant (8cm or 3.15" long )
I am very pleased with this purchase!
It is a small Star of David pendant, that has an ornamental feel to it. The photo of the star is somewhat accurate, except that the Star is a bit thinner than it appears.
I ordered the star about 3 1/2 weeks ago, and it arrived packaged in a small cardboard box, and packaged in display packaging. It arrived in good condition, but I was a bit worried that it didn't have any padding to keep the item intact. It arrived in good condition, and shipped from Jerusalem!
I was very excited when I received it, and was pleased that it arrived intact. It appears a bit more fragile than it pictured, but it is a very welcome addition to my home.
It is a small Star of David pendant, that has an ornamental feel to it. The photo of the star is somewhat accurate, except that the Star is a bit thinner than it appears.
I ordered the star about 3 1/2 weeks ago, and it arrived packaged in a small cardboard box, and packaged in display packaging. It arrived in good condition, but I was a bit worried that it didn't have any padding to keep the item intact. It arrived in good condition, and shipped from Jerusalem!
I was very excited when I received it, and was pleased that it arrived intact. It appears a bit more fragile than it pictured, but it is a very welcome addition to my home.
Cricut Projects Cartridge for Paper Crafting, Home for
List Price: $29.99
Sale Price: $21.99
Today's Bonus: 27% Off
i guess i got my money's worth as there were a couple of cutouts i used for
thanksgiving theme, but they could have added a lot more holiday stuff
to give us a good bang for the bucks