Do not buy this item, The description says its has high grade leather. The only part of this that is leather is the belt that goes around your waist, And its not even that great. The rest of the belts and the grey parts, Which arent even grey but bright white!, Are all made of pleather. All of the side pieces for your legs, waist and for the back of your belts, that little triangle thing, are white. The belts really dont fit well together or stay together well via the way they tell you to attach them, and overall, the whole thing feels cheap like it will break the first time you use it.
Showing posts with label sewing machine pattern. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sewing machine pattern. Show all posts
Pyramid TTElite Biometric Time Clock System
List Price: $599.99
Sale Price: $356.48
Today's Bonus: 41% Off
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.
One Package of 12 pieces Design-A-Button 2-1/2"-Clear Plastic
List Price: $9.99
Sale Price: $6.38
Today's Bonus: 36% Off
I bought these to see how usable they are. I want to design some buttons, but button presses are hundreds of dollars. I didn't notice the size (2.5 inches), so they are much bigger than I was expecting, though it's not a problem for the purpose I had in mind. The large size is better for craft projects.
Here's the instructions of how to use the buttons:
"1) Simply press down on button top while rotating button, until the top and bottom separate.
2) Cut out photo/insert and place between the front and back button pieces.
3) Press edges of button top and bottom together firmly until they snap into place"
That's it. They are easy to open but they close tight enough to keep from falling apart while being worn. The plastic surfaces are very scratched up. The pin is good quality and DOES have a point, but it's be hard to accidentally get hurt from it (basically, adult supervision is needed for smaller children). For a craft project or something like free school "campaign" buttons, they're great. Because of the overall appearance, they wouldn't be good for something where the presentation needs to be professional quality.
Bendable Bright Light Kit
List Price: $49.95
Sale Price: $29.06
Today's Bonus: 42% Off
Received the light promptly and was happy with the price and free shipping(saved $12.00 over buying locally~25% of purchase price.)
The light is easy to install and instructions are good. Despite the time I spent deciding on where to locate the light, I wish I had placed it differently on my machine. The only suggestion I offer would to be include a little of the glue-dissolving substance in the light kit, in case of error. I'm not happy about having to locate a particular product to fix my misplacement of the light(using anything else might damage the machine surface).
Over alldefinitely a good product and good service from seller.
This is a later addition to my original review. Still am happy with the light, but it doesn't always stay in position and I find that I have to adjust it frequently. The part that holds the light in place has loosened I plan to reposition the light to see if that helps. It still provides good, strong light, but I must admit that the price does seem somewhat high. Am thinking of buying another for my serger, but will wait and just transfer from one machine to another.
GS HYPO TUBE CEMENT 1/3 OZ.
List Price: $4.95
Sale Price: $4.80
Today's Bonus: 3% Off
I bought this because it seemed to be the standard that everyone uses for jewelry applications (setting stones, gluing cabochons, etc.). I have tried it for several different things including plastic to plastic, metal to plastic, and metal to metal.
While it is FAR easier to use than the other glues I'm currently working with, it's just not strong until it's had at least a week to cure. It was only after giving up after it failed to hold things after 48 hours, that I discovered a month later that now the piece was adhered solid. So a little experimentation, and this is my conclusion. It's not like I live in a humid environment it's very dry here. It also seemed to help to apply a THIN layer of cement to both sides to be bonded, let them sit and wait until tacky, and THEN put the two pieces together. Kind of a pain, but it helps.
Pros:
-low odour
-doesn't stick to skin
-amazingly precise tip
-good price for amount of things you can glue with one tube
-overall extremely easy to use
Cons:
-very slow to set up (give it a week min, 2 weeks better)
-overall not as strong as one would expect
I'd like to test it for strength as well once fully set, but lack the equipment to do a good job of that. If you need AMAZINGLY precise needle-fine tip, low odour, and forgiving for applications that WON'T be under high stress, then this is an excellent product. If you need something stronger (like to hold a necklace bail or attach a heavy cab to a flat back), then I would suggest going with something different.
MLB St. Louis Cardinals Logo Patch
List Price: $34.99
Sale Price: $22.74
Today's Bonus: 35% Off
Patch is authentic, 4.25x4.25 inches. The one thing the description fails to mention is that it is mounted on a semi-hard plastic and is not intended for sewing on apparel. Apparently it is intended to be framed only.
Epson Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer (8.5x11 Inches, 10 Sheets)
List Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $9.79
Today's Bonus: 51% Off
I've only tried a few different brands of Iron-On Transfer paper, (so far Avery, HP and Epson) and I can say that this one works rather well. The ability to peel the transfer paper backing off the shirt when it's cool works better than another brand of paper in which you have to peel the backing when it's still warm.
I see two drawbacks and both are minor but significant:
1) The backing of the paper is blank/white just like the front and it's almost impossible to tell which side is the one that you want to print on. One corner of the paper is cut off to tell you the orientation and Epson only has directions for their printer. Basically, if your printer feeds from the bottom, you orient it one way, but... if your printer feeds from the top, it's a different ball game. They tell you this on their website. Other brands of transfer paper have faded words on their paper to tell you which is the back.
2) Epson only provides the clear/white paper. If you try this on any dark colored shirt, you will see the iron-on transfer clearly and it doesn't look good. They mention it in one sentence in the instructions.
That's my 2 cents,
Victor
Janome Sewing Machine Power Cord
I purchased this cord as I bought my MC11000 in Australia and have now returned to the US and needed the 110V US cord. While the pins in the machine line up to accept the plug, my machine has a notched area and this cord does not have the notches. My husband "chisled" grooves out of the cord which works, but is not ideal. The machine is working fine...but, the cord is not universal (maybe just national!) On a side note, shipping was fast!
SINGER 1507WC Easy-to-Use Free-Arm Sewing Machine with Canvas
List Price: $139.99
Sale Price: $84.99
Today's Bonus: 39% Off
I've worked with those really old, big, and clunky sewing machines when I was about 8-13 years old under my mom's and grandmother's supervision. Now I'm 25, and recently decided I needed a sewing machine of my own. I don't have room for any big machine similar to what I was used to, so I thought a small portable one should do the job for me.
I got a really cheap $30 set from Walgreens, and that stopped working 5 minutes out of the box. Figured I ought to be a little more serious, so I opted to spend more than I really wanted to get this. I am very glad that I did.
I just got it today. The manual is super easy to understand. I'd never threaded a machine on my own before, but there is even a numbered guide right on the machine to tell you where the top thread goes. The guide on the machine plus the very simple instructions in the manual made threading the thing a breeze.
With the foot pedal, it's fairly easy to control the speed. I've read some reviews on similar machines (a Brother one, in particular, that I was also looking at) with complaints of it going from 0 to 100 with nothing in between. Not so with this one.
It's really quiet. It's a little awkward having the top spool horizontal, but it works. It's a little heavier than I expected, but that makes it more sturdy. It has a little storage compartment that's really convenient and a nice way to keep everything in one place. It has a little lever for reverse sewing, which I really like. Comes with a neat little cover that has a slot at the top for the carrying handle.
Overall, it is a very straightforward machine that works great, is simple to use and easy to understand.
Paasche Size 3 Tip, Needle and Aircap For VL, VLS & MIL Series
List Price: $13.00
Sale Price: $11.80
Today's Bonus: 9% Off
Paasche needle tip and cap. Medium. No surprises. Good standard needle size for fine to medium lines. I'm happy Paasche products are still made in the USA.
Happy airbrushing..
Spellbinders S4-271 Shapeabilities Nested Owls Die Template
Still love my Spellbinders!
I use them in my Cuttlebug Embossing Machine, and I get excellent results each time.
Easy to follow instructions are printed inside for a variety of machnies, and they make it easy to create beautiful page layouts, or cards!
I use them in my Cuttlebug Embossing Machine, and I get excellent results each time.
Easy to follow instructions are printed inside for a variety of machnies, and they make it easy to create beautiful page layouts, or cards!
Rotating Hook Bobbin Case (421326), (421325001)
List Price: $3.99
Sale Price: $0.01
Today's Bonus: 100% Off
I broke the bobbin case and was heart broken. I am just learning to sew and didn't even know it could break. I look all over for a replacement. I put off ordering this one because shipping was almost $5. When I looked around, without shipping the part was more than $5. I hated to pay so much shipping, but it was the best deal around and I needed one. I read alot of reviews and saw alot of people shocked by the shipping. You should see your order total (including shipping) before you actually complete your order. So I don't understand why some of them seemed surprised at the charges. They had to have seen the total BEFORE they agreed to pay and they had a chance to back out of buying it. I was worried that this part wouldn't fit my machine, but it said it would and does. I am back to sewing now :)
Little Tikes Adjust N Draw Table
I bought this table because it seemed reasonalby priced for my needs. I have a 2 and a 4 year old who use it. The problem is that keep falling off it. The benches seem too small and too close tothe table so when they are getting on and off the seat they fall backwards. So not too safe for them to use .
