Sunday, 18 January 2009
Victorinox Swisschamp - multi-tool, pocket knife
I really like all the features of this Swiss Army Knife. It was affordable and really has a lot of useful tools. Some tools not mentioned above packed into this knife include:
Needle (near the corkscrew)
Micro Small Screwdriver within the corkscrew
metal saw
wood saw
These things come in really handy in the tackle box or glove compartment in the car. They also really work well hiking/backpacking/camping or unpacking or whenever a quicktool is needed.
A great knife at a great value with a great warranty. Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife
The Victorinox Swiss Champ Plus is a very well designed multi-tool. The more you carry it, the more it will endear itself to you by proving it's worth in the field as well as in the workplace or at home. At first glance some of the tools may seem superfluous, but in the long run you may very well use some of these tools even though you originally never imagined yourself being in a position that requires them. Fit and finish are first rate, as is always the case with Victorinox products. It amazes me that Victorinox is able to offer this tool at such a fantastic price while still manufacturing in Switzerland.
This tool is basically the same as the Victorinox Swiss Champ, minus the pliers. Losing the pliers gives you a tool with a considerably smaller profile which is therefore more pocketable, and as such I consider this more of a trade-off then a negative. If you plan to carry in a toolbox or glove compartment, you might very well choose the regular 'Victorinox Champ', while the 'Champ Plus' will be better suited to people who prefer to carry a tool on their person at all times.
Speaking of weight and size, this is at the very limit of what I would consider pocketable. It *will* fit in your pocket, but the weight may bother you depending on the type of slacks you wear. For dressy trousers in particular there may be some concern, less so with jeans or more casual trousers such as Dockers. A belt sheath is another method of carry that can alleviate concerns of the tool feeling too heavy in your pocket, but of course the trade off is a belt sheath is a bit of an eye sore in business or dress environments. Overall the size and weight is still smaller then a Leatherman Wave or other similar plier based multi-tools, so it is definitely small enough to carry on you if you are so inclined to do so.
Recommended Highly:
Every guy should have one of these on his person or close by, and you *will* be the hero and 'save the day' numerous times in your life as the months and years roll by. Take it with you to work, take it with you on dates, take it camping, take it everywhere you go (except the airport, unfortunately). Ounce for ounce, the Victorinox Champ Plus packs a huge punch. The Victorinox Champ Plus may very well become your best friend. Just give it a chance and carry it on you for 30 days, and you might wonder how you ever got along without one.
Pros:
-Value for the money
-Fit and Finish
-Encourages ingenuity and problem solving
-Useful and numerous assortment of tools in a small package
-Workplace/people friendly (not as likely anyone will accuse you of carrying a weapon versus a dedicated knife)
-Lifetime Warranty
Cons
-Size and weight are at the upper limit of what I consider comfortable 'pocket size'
-No one hand opening or locking blades
-No included belt sheath for those who prefer that over keychain or pocket carry
*Other multi-tool and Swiss Army Knife recommendations that you should consider:
Victorinox Farmer (if you prefer a more spartan approach)
Victonrinox Executive (very slim and lightweight)
Victorinox Explorer plus (good compromise between size and versatility)
Victorinox Compact plus (one layer smaller then the Explorer, but with similar tool selection)
Victornix Manager (for keychain carry)
Leatherman Charge TTi (if you need pliers, one hand opening and/or locking blades)
I like this particular Swiss army knife because it has a bit more than the standard knife. As a botanist and biology teacher, the hand lens has been used many a time to examine detail on a moss or beetle. The saw is great for camping, as well as collecting specimens. Additionally, you have all the basic handy gadgets you need on a knife: screwdrivers, scissors, nail file, tweezers, etc, as well as your basic, essential knife blade. I've had one of these for over 25 years, and have used it on five continents and for a hundred picnics. My only complaint is that as a lefty, food/muck can get lodged in the grooves of the handle when you use the blade (e.g. cheese, bread crumbs, etc). I use the toothpick to clean it up, but a hassle nonetheless.
Swiss Army Champion Plus which is not as good as the plain Swiss Army Swiss Champ Pocket Knife but is priced at $17 less. I had previously purchased the Swiss Army Champion Pocket Knife which has a pair of minipliers that work as well as the usual hemostats for fishing. That is the only difference that I can see between the two models. Given that gold handled hemostats are available for under $5 at most fishing stores that would make this the better buy but this is not the top of the line that the name implies. So 4 stars for this Swiss Army Swiss Champ Plus and 5 stars for the Swiss Army Swiss Champ Pocket Knife.
I always wondered what the hook thing is for on the other side of the knife from most of the other blades. After a little research I found it is for carrying stringed packages or grocery bags and really converts the knife into a comfortable carrying handle instead of having it feel like you're losing a finger at a knuckle.
I have a thing for the real Swiss army knives and decent multi-tools, and this Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife is the one that sits in my camera bag, ready to go at all times. It's perhaps one of the best all-around tools that a pro or amateur photographer could look for as far as versatility goes.
There have been many times that this well-designed tool has come in handy in the field, and on a number of occasions it's been the one single item that has made the difference in a good day when shooting photos in the woods or wilderness. This knife isn't overly large, and even though it has a number of tools, it's quite manageable. The design has been proven over the years, and it's quite well thought out. Every single tool here has proven to be usable and easy to access once it has been used for awhile.
I'm not going to go through all of the tools that this handy Champion Plus Pocket Knife has, but read the specs and use your imagination. The large and small blades do just what is expected. The ruler is marked in inches & centimeters, and is located on the fish scaler/hook disgorger tool. There's a small multipurpose hook tool on the reverse of the knife that's quite handy for carrying heavy plastic grocery bags (twist and loop them), keeping them from cutting into your fingers. Works fine with clothes on a hanger as well.
[Note: see the photo with notes that I've posted here for a graphic breakdown of these tools and blades.]
Not well noted is the fact that it comes with a handy small micro screwdriver that's stowed within the corkscrew, so don't lose it. The tweezers are quite handy (for removing splinters or holding small parts) and these, along with the toothpick and ball point pen refill, can be picked up as spare parts from Victorinox if and when needed.
Some might prefer the Victorinox Swiss Army Swiss Champ Pocket Knife because it has pliers, but I prefer the larger needlenose pliers in a regular multi-tool such as the lightweight Leatherman Kick Pocket Multi-Tool or the Gerber Suspension Butterfly Opening Multi-Plier for really getting the job done. If either of those seem too large, there's always the super compact Gerber Clutch Mini Pliers Tool, which can be carried in a pocket at all times.
Pros:
- Excellent value for the money
- Made from high quality Swiss stainless steel
- Excellent assortment of tools, all in one small package
- Has a lifetime Warranty
Cons:
- Blades don't lock, so be careful!
It should be noted again that all of the blades and tools are crafted from stainless steel, and it's still made entirely in Switzerland... and it has a lifetime warranty from a company that know how to back it up.
Tip: if you get one of these, spend about fifteen minutes familiarizing yourself with it, opening and closing all of the tools, and "exercising" them. Gently spray some WD-40 with the red nozzle tip into each of the joints so that they'll move freely in the field when you need them. Doing this will make it pay off with years of service for you.
This Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus lives up to its name. It's a great tool, an excellent value, and a splendid gift for just about anyone. - Victorinox - Swiss Army - Multi-tool - Pocket Knife'
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Socks For Women With Small Feet - socks for women with small feet
I keep ordering more and more. My daughter hates seams in her socks (ever since she was 2 years old). She is now 5 years old and still has issues with seams. Not with these socks though, she loves them. I washed them first w/ softener so they would be really soft and I have no problems getting her to wear them. Jefferies Socks Girls 3 Pack Butterfly Socks With Turn Cuff Ripple Edge, Multi, 7-8½ - Socks For Women With Small Feet'
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Jewelry Travel Case - travel bag, organizers
This jewlery roll was just perfect for all of the jewlery/watches I needed and wanted to take on our week long trip to Vegas. There are several clear zip compartments for earrings (took about 20 pairs of all different sizes), anklets,bracelets, watches and one big one that is the entire length of the roll with 2 velcro straps to attach your necklaces to so they don't tangle during transportation to your destination. There is also a ring roll that fastens via velcro to keep approximately 20 to 25 rings on depending on size and the whole thing folds like a very large wallet and ties all the way around so nothing shakes loose. Very good inexpensive investment. Travel Jewelry Portable Roll Case Pvc Black Microfiber - Household Essentials #6904
Good product for some jewelry. Loops are not good to hold necklaces b/c when holder is closed they slide out of sides. Would have been better if it was completely enclosed. I guess loops would be better used for only bracelets like picture shows.
This is a nice product for keeping your jewelry organized if you are traveling. It has velcro fasteners, which could be a little longer, at the top that allow the user to hang it on a narrow towel bar. It would be nice if it were a little larger, but all in all a very nice organizer for the price.
I bought this for a last minute trip to Vegas, I have very little room in my carryon and didnt want to put jewlery in my suitcase. I just recieved it, and it seems to be just what I wanted. It has enough rooms for my fashion jewlery and my everyday silver stuff as well. Im very pleased!
convenient and inexpensive, an easy way to travel with your jewelry. although i do wish it folded in 2 places rather then just one so it could roll up smaller, but overall it has proved to be very useful.
This bag works great. I was able to pack all my earings, rings, bracelets for my trip to mexico. When i got there all my stuff was untangled it worked great. It's not real good for long necklaces but you have space for everything else.
It works nice, but one compartment lacks a zipper
or something that would close it. As of now,
things can drop from that compartment which
happens to be the largest. I take 2 stars off
for that deficiency. It stands to reason that
if you put your jewelry, you don't want it to
drop it from this container. As it now stands,
if you are not super careful, something will drop out. - Jewelry Roll - Organizers - Travel Bag - Jewelry Travel Case'
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Womens Winter Coats
This coat is beautifully made and looks very stylish. However it runs small.
I ordered this coat in 2 sizes medium and large. I never even tried the medium on because the large was too small. I couldn't even get it on while wearing sweater and it barley fit with a thin shirt on. I was heart broken. It was just the winter coat I was looking for. I am not a large woman but have had problems getting coats and jackets to fit in the past. For those of you who may be considering this coat knowing my measurements my help you decide what size to order. I am 5'8", 138 lbs, I have long arms (or as I like to say the wing span of condor) and broad shoulders. I have ordered it in the extra large. Hopefully the extra large will be fine. However, I bet it will be roomy in the waist and hips but I can live that. Jessie G. Women's Down Parka Coat with Raccoon Fur Trim - Chocolate XS
I was unsure of ordering a coat from a manufacturer I was unfamiliar with, but I must say, it is the best coat I have ever purchased. I searched for three months, and finally decided on purchasing this coat. I am more than satisfied with it. The material is is well made and high quality. The coat is very warm (I live in Alaska, and I am wearing it in temperatures well below zero.) The fit is great, nice contours and seams. The zippers, pockets, buttons and fur trim are all of great quality. The fur trim is beautiful!!!! I can not go anywhere without being stopped and told how gorgeous my coat is!!!
The material is water repellent. As far as fit goes, it was a bit large on me from waist down, I thought it bowed out too much...I normally wear xs petites I am 5'4" and weigh 110, small frame but curvy build. I ordered the small and took it into a seamstress just to take the sides in a bit. Well worth it!! The seamstress commented is was one of the best quality coats she has seen and could not believe I paid $129 for it. The down material is not loose inside the coat seams, it is packed tight into an interior cloth inside the interior of the coat seams, so no goose feather will ever leak/poke out of the material and it protects them from getting water. My seamstress said this was unusual high quality! I highly recommend this coat for staying warm even in extreme temperatures and all while looking sleek and sexy!
It is not as glossy and shiny as the pictures show, which is nice...it is more of a matte finish, and the material is NOT PUFFY, it is sleek and form fitting....you will stay warm while not having to look like a balloon.
I finally broke down and bought a warm jacket. Honestly, for a warm parka, this coat is really as slim line as it gets. I ordered it in a small and it does run a little on the smaller side. It did fit but barely.(I'm 5'7" 126) I won't be layering much, not that I need to. This is by far the warmest jacket I have ever owned. I normally go for just style and forget about practicality. I am out with my dogs an awful lot in the cold MI winters and this jacket is so cute and warm even my picky teen asked if I could order her one. Seriously, do not pass this one up. You can look like you have a figure and be warm. Thanks as usual amazon! I just might make it through the winter now.
I read through most of the reviews to see if it could help me determine the correct size to order. As many said it ran small, I thought perhaps it ran true to "juniors" sizes rather than "womans" sizes. This left me thinking I better order a large. Then I final read a review and based off the woman's dimensions I ordered a medium. THANK GOODNESS. I am 5'2, 125 lbs and ordered a Medium (my true size) and this coat fits perfectly. It is puffy without making me feel like a marshmallow and the coat hits above my knees and with the zip-feature at the bottom very cute. I have no complaints with the trim either--it's plenty "full". I haven't ventured out in the cold yet, but think I will be pleased. Hope this review helps you with picking your "true" size.
I love this coat. It is lightweight but very warm. I did size up because of another customer claiming the coat ran small. I ordered X-large and I have a small frame; 5"2 and 145lbs. The coat fits perfect. It also has a hidden inside pocket that is great for a cell phone. This coat is a awesome deal!
This coat is the perfect length for anyone between 5"2" and 5"7"
I have 2 daughters, each of them those heights and it looked great on both of them. The shorter one was the lucky recipient. Finish of the coat is shiny and soft,the cut is extremely flattering and slimming from the front and the back and the fur is pretty and in generous amount. You won't be disappointed. I am very picky about clothing and any down coat won't do..don't you just hate those boxy cuts?? More to the point, my daughters loved it and the "tall one" wears a Marc Jacob with mink trim..great looking coat and she fell in love with the Jessie G.
This coat is not beautiful at all. My first impression, when I opened the box, it looked so cheap. Inner and outer materials are cheap quality too and it can't be warm enough for Colorado winter. I am 5'8", 172 lbs and after reading other reviews, I ordered X-large which is a size up. But it was too big. I don't agree with other reviews that these coats run small. I returned it for full refund, but I lost money on two-way shipping. It was waist of time and money.
the coat does run a little small. I am 125lbs and the midium size is a little tight if I want to wear a sweater underneath the coat. but it does contour the body very well. It is a beautiful and warm coat.
I had been searching for a really warm coat to wear on my trip out west when I found this one. It's exactly the color I wanted
with REAL fur on the hood so it won't get all mangy looking after awhile. I read the reviews that warned it runs small so I
ordered a large. I am 5' 4" and a little chunky at 155LBS and it fits perfectly.
I especially like how the cut of the coat is more form flattering than the other boxy down coats I have seen.
I wore it on a 25 degree evening sleigh ride through Sun Valley Idaho and did not add any extra layers under it and was
toasty and warm!
I also liked the hood because it is just the right size, sometimes hoods can be too big and come down over your face when
you put it up. I was also amazed at how quickly it arrived.
I ordered it on a Friday evening and it was here by Tuesday of a Holiday weekend! Great Coat!'
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4 Port Usb Hub - 4 port usb hub, usb
Another great product from Belkin. I have used it when traveling with my laptop to hook up extra equipment. I have used it at home with my desktop for some added USB-2 level ports. It is great as it is very small and can fit in a shirt pocket, backpack, shoulder bag or purse. It provides you with 4 ports, high speed transfer rates and it is plug and play so NO SOFTWARE required which is always a good thing. If you need more ports for any USB device this would be a great one, if you require more ports you have several good choices right here on Amazon. Belkin USB 2.0 4-Port Ultra Mini Hub F5U407
I like the design of this USB hub but I wish the tail was a bit longer so I could hide the other four ports behind something.
This basic hub works well for many USB devices but if you need a hub to support USB 2.0 devices that require power, like an external hard drive, you need to know that this isn't a powered hub (no power adapter).
I needed a USB hub for my PS3, and oddly enough this was a difficult decision.
Powered or un-powered?
Expensive or Cheap - why are the prices of these so wide spread?
There are concerns that powered ones can send power back up into the console and damage it, as well as issues of hooking too many peripherals onto it (an un-powered one) and over drawing power from the console.
I have been using this one for a few months and I think I made the right choice.
I have the PS3 with the following peripherals:
- USB Microphone (Karaoke) (Not for me I Swear!)
- Logitech GT Racing Wheel
- Eye (Web Cam & Integrated Microphone)
- External Hard Drive
With all of that how do you plug in a USB Thumb Drive or charge your controllers?
This is a simple solution that works from a legitimate company for a low price.
I bought this USB hub to be able to add a couple of extra USB ports to the back of my computer. I love how small it is, and the fact that it does not require any external power supply, so no additional cables or power bricks to plug into a wall outlet. It even has a small red LED light to tell you it is recieving power from the USB port it's connected to. And, it is USB 2.0. Cheap, small, convenient, and it gets the job done. What more could you ask for?. Great buy.
If you need a 4 port unpowered USB hub this one works nicely for me. I have a 4GB SanDisk Cruzer an eleven GB Drive Eight GB Microdrive and a mouse connected. so far every time I power up my laptop everything has always been recognized.
Okay, it's supposed to be "compact" but it's designed with the 4 USB ports facing in all 4 directions, 90 degrees from each other, so all the items you plug in spread out to take up way too much space! See the photo - hardly compact once you have things plugged into it. Aside from that, it works like most other USB hubs. Nothing special. Many points taken off for counter-ergonomic design, I wouldn't recommend to anyone who wants a tidy desktop. I recommend Targus ACH103US USB 2.0 4-Port Bend-A-Hub With Mini USB Adapter (Black).
Don't be thinking that you can plug in your Ipod or anything else that requires power off your USB for recharging. Ok for data exchange for flash drives or other such non powered exchanges.
Seems well made and a good price.
Works as advertised.
I have been using this with my MacBook Pro. I use my external drive, external wired mouse and laptop chill mat with this USB hub in one go. All work fine.
I am pleased with this hub and would recommend it. - 4 Port Usb Hub - Multi Port Hub - Belkin - Usb'
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Shrinky Dink - shrinky dinks, arts
I remembered these from when I was a kid so we got some for ours. These are fun. The color goes on easy and you are free to use a stencil provided or to make your own stuff. If you write something on them small and then shrink them it is like micro printing a special message. When they shrink they get a little thicker and hard so they ring a little when they hit stuff. These make great cell phone charms. Use good markers to color them before shrinking. You can color both sides but it is difficult to match sides. It is cool when they shrink because it starts out so uneven like crinkled paper and in about fifteen seconds after it starts it evens out just right. We used our toaster oven with the pan covered in tin foil. Alex Toys Shrinky Dinks Kit, Jewelry
My 6 yr old daughter really enjoys coloring and making jewelry with shrinky dinks! We like to watch them melt, curl up, shrink and somehow magically turn into tiny pieces of really cute, durable artwork. I like them because they are not messy!
This was another christmas gift for our daughter. She loves arts and crafts. She also is a huge jewelry fan. This kit encompasses both of those things. She really enjoyed coloring the pieces and there were a suprisingly large amount of them. But the best part, of course, is watching them shrink in the oven!! The only downside to the product was the beading string that came with it. It is not very sturdy. I would recommend buying a stronger variety on your own.
My 4 year old and I spent an entire evening making every last bit of jewelry possible. Very fun pieces...and plenty of them. They all cooked and shrank just like they were supposed to. We highly recommend this to all shrinky dink fans!
Got 'em for the 5 year old in the house but I have to tell you they are SO FUN. There is something magical about things shrinking the way these do. They become these awesome hard button like things that look even better shrunk than not shrunk. Another one of those things, that at least with this brand, has not lost its quality in lie of profit. I'm buying the fairy set next then some blank sheets to make necklace items.
Nancy Rector
Author of "A Painful Truth - The Entrapment of America's Sick"
(How Being Ill Got Me Arrested)
Bought this for my 4-year-old daughter's birthday. We've pulled it out as an afternoon activity about 10 times, and she LOVES it. She turned some pieces into jewelry, and the rest are just her little "treasures." I've used this as a mother/daughter activity, a "go play by yourself" activity (just the coloring part), and a fun project for her and her friends. I'm a big fan.
I loved these when I was a kid, way back in the 70's. Still so much fun. Anyone who rates these as less than 5 stars is crazy. Fun shapes, easy to color, easy to follow directions. My 5 yr old made them all in 1 day and we had to get more the next weekend. Plus she was quiet for 2 hrs and didn't need or want any help. Awesome product! I would recommend them, the only thng was Alex Toys should have a jumbo pack avaible for parties, schools, etc......
I loved this as a child in the 1970's. I decided to buy them for my 9yr old niece this Christmas. She loved them just as much as I did in my childhood. Just goes to show you good creative toys still rule!
My 7 year old daughter loves this kit. I love that the patterns are already outlined and cut out, so all she has to do is color them in with the pencils included, and they turn out really cute. For the price, you can't beat it for keeping little girls occupied and having fun - there are plenty of pieces. My daughter has spent more time playing with this than virtually any other gift she got this Christmas! Highly recommended. - Kid Crafts - Arts - Crafts - Shrinky Dinks'
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Replacement Parts - siding nailers, bostitch
I bought this reconditioned, and I like both the saving, and the fact that someone looked over the tool. This winter I shot 10,000 plastic colated Hitachi nails through this gun without a single misfire. The company I worked with uses the Hitachi siding nailer, thats why the nailes were hitachi. And I bought a Bostitch nailer because it was both cheaper, and watching others with the Hitachi frustrated with jambing and misfires, helped me make my choice Bostitch N66C-1 1-1/4-inch to 2-1/2-inch Coil Siding Nailer with Magnesium Housing
I BOUGHT THIS PARTICULAR NAIL GUN FOR DOING CEDAR SHINGLE JOBS. ITS VERY LIGHT WEIGHT. VERY HELPFUL WHEN USING IT FOR 8 HRS A DAY FOR SEVERAL DAYS IN A ROW. I OWN OTHER BOSTITCH GUNS , NEVER HAVE ANY TROUBLE. PARTS ARE EASY TO GET IF NEEDED. NAILS FOR IT ARE AVILABLE ALMOST EVERYWHERE. PLUS ITS MADE IN U.S.A.
We use this gun for cedar siding, trim boards, and plywood sheeting for both roofs and sidewall sheeting. The gun is light, reliable, durable, and easy to repair if you do abuse it. We have replaced an aircap and a top seal (the gun took a nose dive off a 3 story victorian roof) That said we have enjoyed using it and would recommend it. Can't think of a down side so a 5 star buy. One note if your I would recommend the wire collated over the plastic collated ...we have had issues with the little plastic trails that hangs onto the nail and sticks out around the head. Wire seams to be cleaner.
I was a little disappointed with the firing of this gun. Like another user commented... the gun should be able to strictly single fire and STOP after a nail has been fired. I used this gun for cedar tongue and groove siding installation with premium 2" stainless steel coil nails. About 5-10% of the time the gun would fire 2 nails even when I tried my hardest to allow for a single fire. In addition, for me too, some of the wire from the nail coil would be driven into the wood. Not the worst thing because ultimately when done right with tongue and groove the nail would be covered up by the overlapping siding. But still somewhat concerning when spending close to $300 on a gun.
On the bright side, the gun is light and handles well. It seems to be build very solid. Overall I have been using my DeWalt 15 gage cordless finish nailer for over a year and that gun is awesome. This Bostitch is the first air powered gun I have purchased and I was hoping for the same predictability. Unfortunately you sometimes can't predict what's going to happen when you pull the trigger and I wish this wasn't the case.
Ok...ok...ok... I had to come back and edit my review. The Bostich N66C comes with 2 triggers. One is exactly for my issues listed above. It's stricktly a single shot trigger and will not allow the gun to fire twice. It is for more precise firing when speed and coverage is not the issue. As a result my review has gone from 3 to 4 stars. It's definitely a quality product.
I bought this gun to nail on fiber cement siding. I thought it was going to set all nails flush with the surface of the siding. Frankly, I couldn't see how this would be posible since the hardness of studs varies and some nails may hit knots. Also some will miss studs and just strike OSB. I installed the single shot trigger when I got it. Well when using it the nails all vary in in depth, some shoot part way through the siding and some don't go all the way in. I sometimes get doubles. What I had to do was set the pressure low enough so that most the nails shoot close to the surface of the siding and then finish them off with a hammer. Since it's my own house I don't mind the extra time as I think it makes for a tighter lap. It would be a different story if I were applying siding for a living. I own four other Bostich guns and I believe I could get just as good of results using a 2 1/2" nail in my stick framer. However, I believe the siding warranty is void if you use a clipped head nail. I used to own a Bostich coil framer and I'll bet one of those would do just as well as the N66. On the plus side the N66 is a lightweight, well made and easy to handle gun and doesn't require a large volume of air so your compressor doesn't run as much as with a larger gun. I gave it three stars because it was called a siding nailer but mine doesn't perform any differently than my other nailers. Maybe it's just mine but I have tried varying the air pressure and the depth adjustment and have never acheived any consistancy in depth control.
12/22/09 Gun is working like it should now. I'm sorry if I misled anyone, I should have read the directions. On one of the forums someone told me I needed more air pressure. I was afraid too much pressure might damage something and they are only 2" nails so I kept the pressure at about 80 psi. Well, after listening to advice on a forum and reading the manual I upped the pressure to 105 psi and adjusted the nail depth all the way up. To my suprise when I shot them they were all consistent in depth, about a 1/4" high. Then I adjusted the depth control down until they shot at the desired depth and now they are very consistent. I'm still getting an occasional double but considering considering price, warranty and everything else I believe it's a five star now.
A great gun - very light and easy to use. Had 2 misfires in over 1,000 nails on my first job with it. I was nailing 5/4 cedar into pressure treated doug fir timbers. Great timesaver and I'm anxious to try it on Hardi. FYI I used stainless steel nails from FastenerUSA - great quality/price.
Careful of the nose assembly, it will break/shear off if dropped just right.
This is my first review: I've decided that I need to contribute because I get so much from reading others. Thanks everyone!
I'm a professional carpenter and I bought the Bostitch n66c for most recent house that I'm building. After 20 square i've found that the gun is great. It has on;y miss fired a few times and usually because the coil is almost out. The air exhaust positioning is awsome, the balance great. The downside is that the gun is too light. i found that you have to push extra hard for the nails to seat at the depth that you have the gun adjusted for. My buddy has an older, heavier version of this gun by Bostitch and you really notice the differance. His gun feels like it'll last 10 years on a jobsite, drives the nails completly every shot and is also noticably quieter. I own 5 Bostitch nailers and I don't think that I'll ever buy another. The quality has declined severly over the years despite some good inovations on their products. My finish gun only lasted 3 years of moderate use and my roofing gun isn't even in the same league as my buddy's Max (which has never- really- double shot). If this gun was only $150 I'd expect the way it handled, but for $300, it needs to perform. - Siding Nailers - Bostitch - Nailer - Nailers'
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Iphone Fm Transmitter - ipod car kit, fm transmitter
I give this a three mostly for the price the sound isnt great but decent for what you pay. I do like the fact that it is wireless so unless you are charging your ipod you dont need it pluged in. What I dont like about it is there are no buttons to pre-set so if you get static you have to fumble around til you find a clear station. If all you wanna do is listin to your ipod to and from work go ahead and get this but if you travel alot Id go with something else NEEWER Wireless FM Transmitter + Car Adapter Charger for iPod Touch, iPhone, Nano, Classic, + MORE! Charge your iPod / iPhone! 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, 120GB, 160GB (**Remote Control NOT included**)
I bought this really not expecting much. It's dirt cheap, and goods this cheap tend to not be a quality product. What a surprise to see that this thing works better than my friends Belkin car adapter/mount for the iphone. Sound quality is just as good as i've heard on any other FM transmitter- not great, but if you care that much about sound quality, you'll need an audio input on your head unit. No FM modulator is gonna put out stellar sound, regardless of the price or quality of the product.
Overall, love it. It was cheap enough that even with expedited shipping it was still only ten bucks. Can't beat that deal!
I got this just before my road trip to Myrtle beach from NY. It gave some static in the beginning - probably due to noise in city area. But once I passed metro area, the source was very clear. Its easy to operate and the fun part is that it is wireless - you can pass it on to backseat people without worrying about any wires coming into play here. I really like this product and would recommend it to all. It is definitely worth its price.
Ok, so I'm a college freshman and my car is an '09 Nissan Versa which doesn;t have an Aux (which sucks but w/e). I have been looking for Fm transmitters for about 2 weeks and I really did not feel like paying $30+ for the ones at Walmart, Target, Radio Shack etc. Ebay was a little unreliable, so since I needed a book for classes that I was buying through Amazon I decided to look for one on here. I found this one and its AWESOME. I got it for under $10 bucks with shipping including and it works just fine. I got 4 days after ordering it and its great. The only thing is that it doesn't come with instructions but that is because all you have to do is plug it into your ipod touch or w/e you have and it turns on. I use 107.9FM and that takes me all the way from home to school and back. It might get a little static at some points but its not that bad. Hey for $10 bucks I'm not complaining. So I get to spend the $30+ I saved on something else for my touch. ^_^ Buy it, it is totally worth it.
I bought this to replace the cassette adapter I'd been using with my iPod in the car, but I never considered the other great benefits. Yes, it works in the car and because it's really small and portable, it fits easily inside my iPod carrying bag along with my other small accessories so wherever I take my iPod, I automatically have it too. It's nice to be able to offer my iPod for listening when riding in someone else's car or when using a rental car.
Where I live there are plenty of stations I can sync to and it's just a matter of setting the radio on an FM station of static (no programming) and setting the same station on the little transmitter. Immediately your iPod music comes out of the radio :). Some stations work better than others (i.e. less static) so I experimented until I found one that works both in town and out in the country where I live and will serve on my normal local travels. My car radio provides more presets than I need, so I set this station as one of them and can return to it easily as needed. I get better reception in the car if I leave it plugged in even if the iPod doesn't need charging.
Second, and this is huge, it works with other FM radios--not just in the car. I've synched with a good, clear station on my Bose radio in the house and unless the volume is really high, the sound is great for the classical music I play. If I turn it up too high, I can hear some static and the sound is too airy, but that's too high for my eardrums anyway.
I have a small sound dock in my kitchen for my iPod, but if I want to play it when guests are over or when I'm moving around the house a lot, the central location of the Bose radio works better. I lay the iPod with transmitter on the shelf above the radio (the transmitter won't let you get too far away from the radio) and it's like I have a Bose sound dock--not quite the same quality of sound but pretty good--and for practically nothing. Along those same lines, this means I can enjoy my iPod without earphones in a hotel room with no sound dock. How cool is that? It's not the best sound quality ever, but it's certainly good enough for traveling and background music during parties or housework. Best of all, I don't have to take my sound-dock with me in order to listen to my iPod in a hotel. That is even more important to me than being able to play the iPod in the car.
The unit comes with a remote, but I haven't used it so can't report on that. I can set the FM station right on the little transmitter with the up and down buttons and change music as desired directly on my iPod. I don't need another remote to keep track of and don't expect to be using it. It looks functional enough though.
I highly recommend this unit for use with an iPod for those times when an FM radio is available to provide you with a speaker.
Update 2/13/11: After further use, I've learned two more things. I was sewing the other night in a room that has only the worst ever FM radio that is so static'y I rarely listen to it. I used this transmitter and my iPod and was amazed at the sound--so much better than the radio itself has ever offered. I'm really sold on this thing for in the house. I have, however, found another unit that offers better sound in the car. It's corded so you don't have the flexibility of this unit, but I find the sound surprisingly good, even better than when playing a CD. I'm really hooked on both these gadgets. Grantwood Technology's FM Transmitter and Car Charger for iPhone 4, Including NEW Verizon iPhone 4, and iPhone 3G/3GS, iPod nano, iPod Classic, and iPod touch (Including NEWEST), and iPad, includes Grantwood Technology's Sticky Pad.
A word of caution, however. I ordered another one of these wireless units at a super cheap price as a backup, and find the quality of sound isn't nearly as good as the first, for which I paid a higher price (although still low). Don't know if there's a quality control problem or if the uber cheap ones are seconds or something. Worth considering, but I think worth trying regardless. The first one I ordered remains outstanding. - Ipod Transmitter - Iphone Fm Transmitter - Fm Transmitter - Ipod Car Kit'
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