Guy Low Price Electronic: 6 Mar 2009

Friday 6 March 2009

B000f3i5zy - b000f3i5zy, nail gun

I have two N80's I haven't had any problems with them at all.When loaded with a full coil of nails working over head you have a hand full,but you have a lot more nails in the gun then you would in a strip nailer. For roof and floor sheeting it can't be beat. Bostitch N80CB-1 Round Head 1-1/2 to 3-1/4-Inch Coil Framing Nailer

I have been in construction for 15 years. I have 3 of these guns and I'll tell you from a durability point of view you can't beat it. I see my guys beat the heck out of these guns and they don't fail. When i say, "Beat the heck out of them" I don't just mean the day in and day out firing, I mean turning it over and using the back or the tip to smack studs over to layout lines or to flush up just about anything. The coil bay is easily adjustable to fit any size nail. Reliability? I have seen reviews on here that there are mis-fires and jams. You are going to have a jam on this gun for one of 3 reasons.

1. Your little weenie air compressor doesn't have the PSI to push it.

2. You have droped the coil of nails and the tips are bent together. If this happens uncoil the nails, step on one end of the coil and stretch them out and re-coil them.

3. Sometimes during the first few shots you will see a problem such as above due to the extreme capacity of the coil of nails. Use the tool for an hour and you know what's wrong. A nail head is being wedged into one of the interior coils, flip the gun counter-clockwise in your hand and it's a simple process of pushing straightening the coil with your finger or another nail, takes like 2 seconds.

Anyone who has carried 15 pounds (exageration) of stick nails in their pouch knows how heavy they are and how fast they actually go, so you are constantly walking to the nail box and then, which is really fun when you are sheathing a roof. "Hey, throw me a coil of nails." Yea, you can throw these things up to guys on the roof, or on the 2nd floor because they are big enough and heavy enough to easily throw, try throwing like 300 stick nails up to someone.

As for the reviews about finding nails... I have never had a problem finding nails, they have them at Menards for one, but any nail supply house will have them. I think those reviews were written by more "home owner" types that think Home Depot is the only place you can get lumber and tools. You don't need 50 different nail lengths, basically you need 2) 8's and 16's. They have galvies and regular so my question is what are they trying to use the thing for?

I am a framer by trade and have 5 N-80's, they are a very dependable tool.The large nail capacity and full round headed nails are its biggest assets. Some of the drawbacks with the coil gun compared to the stick is that sometimes the coil of nails gets bound up in the magazine and needs to be straightend out.When toenailing it doesn't sink the heads as well as the stick.

I am a framer in New York where we frame in weather ranging from 90+ all the way down to below freezing. I have found this gun quite reliable and have had only minor problems usually associated with rubber o-rings that may freeze in extreme temperatures. The extra weight of the nailer is more than offset by the nail magazine capacity. My crews use all seven of my guns regularly and we still have yet to retire even the first one I ever bought. Last, but not least, these guns are extremely well-priced and an excellent bang for the buck. I recommend it highly.

I own a construction company which has 1 Bostich N80C. We have owned if for more than 5 years, and will not purchase another Bostich Pnematic nailer. The nailer is far from dependable, jaming regularly. Drawbacks include the fact that you cannot adjust the depth on the gun and it routinely misfires, shooting two (2) nail instead of one. This presents a serious safety hazard and should be a concern to anyone using this product. On the positive side, the unit is easy to rebuild, which is a feature which you will need since it is is very unreliable. In addition to a rebuild kit, we also stock the main piston, and piston stop which fail on a regular basis. My crews hate this nailer, and they reminded of that fact whenever the product is in use on our jobs.Although Bostitch makes other products which we swear by, (eg: the Bostich Hammer Tacker)the N80C is a nailer which we usually end up swearing at! Botstich should remove this product from their product line and head back to the drawing board.

I've run over 20,000 nail through my newest gun.

Runs great, no jams, ( sounds like some people with jams may not have a proper air supply)no problem getting nails, weight is no problem.

Shouldn't be building if it feels heavy.

can work it hard,it will take it.

the price is right.

I just ordered another

This shooter rules. The N80SB-1, the benchmark of stick nailers has been overthrown by this gun. The only disadvantage is that it will only accept up to 3-1/4" nails. But it holds way more of them (300) than the straight magazine shooter, and it makes for a smaller tool, which is worth sacrificing the extra 1/4". Plus, you can load down to 1-1/2" nails. The plastic magazine is tough and can withstand being dropped. The tool never jambs. And you will not find it any cheaper than at Amazon.com, trust me.

The description of this nailer states that it takes nails from 1 1/2 to 3 1/4. I have been unable to find anyone that sells less than a 2" nail for this gun. I also e-mailed the company to see if they could help me but received no response back. If you need a gun that provides a wide range of uses then you may be dissatisfied with this nail gun.

The coil nailer works great with no problems. The only flaw I have with the nailer is the gun does not come with a case. I am meticulous with the care and maintenance of my tools and the only option I have is to buy a utility bag. As far as flaws go this is more inconvenience than operational. Otherwise a great nail gun. No jams or misfires. Nails have been readily available. If you want a good all around gun this is it. - B000f3i5zy - Nail Gun - Framing Nailers - Nailer'

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Power Door Lock

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I have used many different door lock actuators in my profession, and this is tops! Although for the most part, a door lock actuator is a door lock actuator - I have found the 524N to be the most reliable. I have not seen one of these burn out or get stripped gears. It also happens to be the most compact, making it much esier to install. Any time I can use the 524N instead of the 524T, I will. Great job, Directed Electronics! Install Essentials 524N High Power Door Lock Motor

I installed these in place of my wore out OEM door lock actuators. I drilled the OEM brackets to take 2 of the screws provided. They work well so far. Lots of pull. A bit noisy but my truck has 200k miles. Much cheaper than OEM style Tahoe actuators.

DEI makes the best electronics - remote starts, security systems, etc, i will only ever buy thier stuff. They make Viper, Avital, Clifford, etc. This door lock motor went into a 99 silverado that had power nothing and i made it work on the drivers door, with my avital 4113 remote start remote.'

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Jewelry Making Tools - 30x loupe, magnifier

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To be totally honest, this set of loupes is pretty cheap in build quality and feel but the price is right and they really are not half bad.

The optics could be better but you'd need to pay more. The edges of the metal are not polished and have a sharp feel to them but are not actually *knife* sharp so don't worry. Still, they could have had a better finish to the edges.

They do have a solid feel to them and the loupe side is not loose in the holder side so it stays closed just fine. The plastic cases are reasonable for the price and are a convenient place to keep them so they stay clean. The lenses are held in place by a screw down nut so they won't be going anywhere and if they loosen up, you can just tighten it a bit.

The one major complaint is that the 30x loupe is completely mismarked. It's another mislabeled and incorrectly boxed 10x. You merely need to look through the 10x and the 20x to see right away it's clearly not a 30x magnifier. At least you get the dual 10x/20x combo that makes up for it in a way.

All in all, you can't really complain about the minuses when the cost is so low. The 10x/20x combo is worth the $8 alone. Still, the seller should make a note of the mislabeled 30x loupes and change their listing immediately.

4 stars for the cost to use ratio. 1 lost star for the incorrectly labeled item. SE 3pcs Jewelers Eye Loupe 10x 30x Loupes + Dual 10X-20X

Not nearly as good as the 10x loupe I bought at a hobby shop years ago. Didn't expect much for $5.93, but did expect to get what was advertised. If you need a 30x loupe, look elsewhere. This "30x" loupe is actually 10x. The set's optics are very poor. Objects are magnified but the image you see is not as sharp and detailed as you would get with a better quality loupe. Do yourself a favor and check your local hobby shop or other merchant first if you want a loupe that's not junk. Product returned for refund.

I used an eye loupe in my work when I was younger but thought they were quite a bit more expensive. These eye loupes are amazing for the price. I have young kids and sometimes it is difficult to let them use my 'finer' instruments and tools.

Fortunately, these eye loupes are an exception for the following reasons:

1. Very inexpensive (you do not have to feel so bad if you or your kids/grandkids lose them them)

2. Durable metal construction

3. Good variety (10x, 20x & 30x)

4. Good optics (I am sure there are higher quality optics available but these are an excellent value and provided a good focus area)

I am not sure the Double Loupe will be my favorite. It is a smaller diameter and therefore is more difficult to get a good field of view.

This loupes are small enough to have around your pants pocket, they fold and protect the lenses and they come very useful when you have to read small letter, check the point of your fountain pen, your eyeglasses frames or to check a crack on a wall or the surface of a stone! This loupes come with a very nice plastic case and hard foam which protects them very well, they are really low priced and perform very well.

As others have noted, these are not professional quality loupes, but for the amateur (like me), they do fine in getting a closer look at small items over what a standard magnifying glass can provide. I use mine mostly for fountain pen nibs and to replace watch batteries, if that helps. I'm not sure the dual loupe is as much use as the other two, but at the price point, it's almost as if it was thrown in for free. Overall, if you're not a professional jeweler, this should do the job at a nice price.

30X loupe is not 30X although it is stamped as such. Price on the set is so low it's not even worth shipping back for a replacement or refund. I'm sure that's the way that most buyers of the 3 piece set feel, so the company should still be making a nice profit.

I got these to help me read the numbers off circuit boards when trying to figure out what computer part it is by numbers. They work well but beware they say approximately 30x on the 30x loupe and it more approximately 22x.

Obviously at this price these are very low quality loupes. Knowing this I didn't expect much as long as they actually magnified things. I just bought them to keep around the place for quick and handy use. If you want a good quality loupe you should expect to pay at least $30 each.

All 4 lenses have approximately 10x magnification. The one with the markings on the case of "FIVE ELEMENTS; 20x" is the best joke. It is ONE element, just like the others, and it is 10x magnification, like the others.

I would have given the set 3 stars since they do a half-decent job of magnifying (at least in the center of the field) and the cases are sturdy (and they come in handy hinged-lid plastic boxes I can use for other things), but since it bothers me that they are misrepresented, I cut it down to 2 stars.

I'm adding a couple of photos to the page for comparison, showing my $30 10x loupe vs. their "30x" loupe. - Magnifier - 30x Loupe - 10 And 20x Loupe - Jewelry Making Tools'

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Wire Management

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This cable management system is pretty good, especially if you only need to bind a series of similar length cables (for example a bundle of cables running from a TV to an AV receiver). It's easy to install using the provided tool. I thought it wouldn't work for binding up multiple power cables because their heads were too large to fit through the adapter tool, but then I realized that it splits open down the middle so you you can easily start at any location on the cables. One thing to keep in mind is that if you are running multiple cables that are going different distances, the best way to do this is to just run the cables the entire length and then when you are done pull out the cable(s) that need to go shorter distances. I found it relatively easy to bind up several runs of cables from my AV-receiver to my speakers and television. Now I don't have an octopus of wires under my AV rack which makes me happy and my wife happy too.

Recommended. Monster CIT MWH-16 Medium Diameter White Cable-It Wire Management System (16 feet)

My wife's office was a mess of wires - laptop, monitor, laser printer, plotter, networking, router, phone - sooooo many cables. I had to disconnect everything to get it organized, but once I laid out the cords, the cable-it system was easy to install. It has a neet little device to thread the cords in the cable-it wrapper.

I highly recommend, but plan 30-60 minutes to plan out your cable setup.

This zipper and hose style cable management system works pretty well. The zipper tool seems to fall apart sometimes and doesn't stay together well when zipping the cables up. All in all, works good if all of your cables are the same length. If you have several different lengths, setting it all up can be kind of a pain.

The product isn't to bad but it is certainly not of a very high quality. Also, if you order white, you won't be getting white. The color is an almond. Anyway, if I had to do it again, I wouldn't order this.

I looked in the description for how many cords this would hold and couldn't find it so I bought a Medium. It is 1.2 inches in diameter and the box says it will hold 5-8 cables, which is about right. We used it for four TV cords, a dvd player, antenna box, and clock (seven cords total). We were even able to double back a few of them to keep the total length shorter. It's not the loveliest looking thing, but it's better than a cord octopus. It was easy to use--the zipper handle is smart. Watch the video in the pictures for installation details.

This is not what you need if you are running cords up a wall, across a floor, or behind molding, however. It is designed for loose cables that are running from an electronic device to an outlet (behind a desk or entertainment center, for example). The directions also recommend using separate ones for AV cables and power cords, for what it's worth.

I was really happy with this product and buying it on Amazon is less than 1/2 what the local Best Buy was charging (not including tax!).

The little "tool" they include is cute, but not necessary, I gave up trying to figure it out and just used my hands. I had a complete 7.1 surround system with multiple speaker, HDMI and power cords to deal with. Took me all of about 7 minutes to do it by hand. My advice is to toss the tool and just go for it.

The only real negative is that the "white" version is actually navajo white, so be prepared. It looks easily paintable however if you need to do that.

I usually stay far away from overpriced Monster products. But this was the only cable management system I could find that seemed like it would do what I wanted. And I love it. I used it on ethernet and power cables that run to my computer which is on a rolling cart. This makes it very easy to roll the cart and manage the cables.

I had been looking for a cord organizer for a little while. I knew that I could find spiral wrap that I have used before but I found this as an alternate. The photos made it seem pretty easy to install so I gave it a try. Being a guy, I didn't read the instructions on installation but come on, how hard could it be. It was tricky enough that I had to check the instructions for what went where. Once I did that, it was a breeze. The wrap was easy to cut with a heavy duty scissors and it does a great job of keeping the cords organized.'

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...unless you just must have the latest version. But without an upgrade-path pricing option, not sure this is worth the cost of full retail pricing.

Download time will depend on how long it takes your broadband provider to deliver the 665 MB executable. This is the only variable out of Microsoft's control. The things they could control don't add up to a compelling reason to upgrade from any earlier version of Office.

The interface is essentially the same tabbed interface from Office 2007 (that probably still stumps previous users of Office 2003 and earlier suites).

Installation on a desktop computer(4 GB RAM, 3GHZ Intel dual core processor) running Windows 7 Professional and with an existing Office 2003 Professional version already installed took about 20 minutes. Installation was trouble-free. While the document history entries in the Windows start menu were erased after the install, the recent documents history were available within each of the Office applications. I don't use Outlook for email at home, but do use it for calendaring. All of my existing entries were preserved and displayed immediately in Outlook; it also recognized my existing preference to start Outlook in the calendar view).

While the interface is familiar, application launch time is slightly faster, and there is improved feedback to users on recent files accessed in a navigation pane that appears under the File tab.

So, with a familiar interface, a problem-free install and apparent improvements in navigation and responsiveness...why 2 stars? Because the Office Professional suite is very expensive. The only reason I'm doing this review is because I had access to a deeply discounted purchase price via an educational licensing agreement. But if you are currently running an earlier version of Office, I can't offer a single compelling reason to sink anywhere from 220 dollars (for a product key to activate the trial versions on new PCs) to more than 400 dollars (for a version delivered on DVD).

If you have very basic productivity suite needs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) you can consider the stripped down "student version" instead for much less...if your needs don't include Outlook, Access or Publisher. Alternatively, if you have an affiliation with an educational institution that has an academic licensing arrangement, you should have a access to a very reasonably priced Professional version.

Otherwise, unless you're just a "current version junkie" who enjoys having the latest and greatest version of every application, all, I can't offer a good case for spending this much on a set of tools that looks, feels and performs almost exactly like its predecessor. Microsoft Office Professional 2010 - 1 User-2 PC [Download]

I had Office 2007 and this version of office appears to be basically the same. There have been a few tweaks in terms of format and icon placement, that takes time to adjust. The download from Amazon worked great for my laptop and still waiting to download the second copy on my desktop.

Our IT consultant suggested we upgrade all of our computers to Office 2010 to transition our Database applications. That's all fine, but we have one machine still on XP (which is still faster than Windows 7) and there seems to be a glitch with Office such that it loses its configuration on a regular basis. At least once a week when I start up an office application, it will go into the "Product Configuration" screen for about 5 minutes, then require the product key to be entered. Sometimes it then requires a reboot. Very annoying, and what's worse, after spending hours trying to get help from Microsoft, I might as well be asking my dog to help. This is beyond frustrating!'

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Construction - hitachi, nailers

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I currently run five Hitachi, three Senco, and two Max finish nailers. The Hitachi NT65MA2 is the best nailer I have. It is very light with minimal recoil. It has enough power to sink nails in maple effortlessly. It is stone cold reliable- it has never broken a driver after five years of fulltime use (bought my old NT65MA in 98). The safety works well without marring. It shoots the Senco DA series (also UA) nail which has become the defacto industry standard. Hitachi appears to have spared no effort in designing and building the best 2 1/2" finish nailer. Hitachi NT65MA2 15 Gauge 1-1/4-Inch to 2 1/2-Inch Angled Finish Nailer

As a custom homebuilder, I love high quality tools. I've had the opportunity to use many 15 gauge finish nailers throughout the years, and my hands down favorite is the Hitachi, for several reasons. It's by far the most reliable 15-gauge I've used. I run some HItachi's that are over 5 years old, and I've never had a problem with any of them. The balance of this gun is exceptional. To me balance of the gun is one of the most important features. I've run Bostitch, Senco, and Porter Cable, and I believe this gun is balanced better than any of them. The built in dust blower is also a great feature.

If this gun cost twice as much, I'd still use it, but the fact you can get it cheaper than most other 15 gauge nailers is just icing on the cake. If you're looking for the best 15 gauge nailer, this is it.

i bought this nailer several months ago. great finish gun. the little button near the top/side of the gun is an air blower. great to have available when doing base, to blow away the crumbs from falling plaster or debris that is in the way. just push and it blows it away, nice added feature that the others don't have. have had no problems and would recommend this highly

I've used this gun quite a bit and it hasn't misfired yet. It's simple to use and feels solid, made to last. Plenty of power too; sinks 2 1/2" nails into pressure treated fir with no problem. In white pine I had to back the pressure off to keep it from sinking them TOO deep! The air nozzle feature should be on every finish nailer. You'd be surprised how handy it is; no need to put the gun down to clear away the chips etc... that always seem to get in the way of a good fit. The only drawback I found is that you'll have to go to a good hardware store to find an air fitting for it. Once that's done it's the perfect finish nailer.

I've been using the Hitachi NT65MA for over three years now on remodeling jobsites. The only difference between the NT65MA that I use and the newer NT65MA2 is that you can bump fire the NT65MA. I suppose the Hitachi people felt that bump firing a finish nailer was uncalled for or dangerous, but I think it's great in some situations.

I've used Senco and Bostitch finish nailers on various jobs, but I think the Hitachi is superior because it has the best combination of balance, reliability, and power. It can easily handle all trim (from fir to rock maple) and light framing (door and window setting, drywall backout framing) applications, and never misfires. The only times I've had to clear nail jams have been when nailing trim to an old plaster over brick wall, and even then, only if the backing brick was very dense or hard.

At first I thought the air blower was a gimmick, but I've found it to be very helpful when I've had to blow away drywall or plaster debris and dust. This happens surprisingly often, especially if the drywallers didn't do a great job and I've had to bash out places where they've put on too much mud or have encroached on rough openings too much.

I've modified my nailer by attaching a circular saw rafter hanger to it by drilling through the magazine and cutting out the case to accommodate the hanger. Recently it has started to leak air a bit, but this is to be expected after 3 years of continuous use and abuse (it's been kicked, dropped 10 or so feet multiple times, thrown about, left in very dusty locations, rained on, etc.). A sealing rebuild is easy enough to come by anyway.

As for the choice of nails, I've never had any trouble with any brand of nails in this tool (unlike another reviewer mentioned), but I prefer to use Senco's 2.5 inch long galvanized ones.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy this nailer again.

I had a 15 ga. Bostich that mysteriously took flight from my job site. I'd heard good things about Hitachi so I bought this one even though it was $50 more than the Bostich. I also took a hit because my Bostich nails won't work in my Hitachi. I didn't realize that when I bought it. However, I really like the Hitachi better especially the nails because they have slightly bigger heads and less glue stuff on them. Both nailers performed flawlessly. I like that little air valve on the Hitachi. Sometimes, I hit it by accident when reaching for the nailer and get a plast of air in my face. Other times, I use it to blow off my saw and tools and to empty my air tank before loading them up. I'd buy it again and really wish my framing nailer was an Hitachi.

This is a quality gun. I needed a 15 gauge nailer for a big job; my P/C 16 gauge just wouldn't do it. I read all the reviews on Amazon and narrowed it down to a couple. I wanted a quality gun but really did not want to spend more than $200. I originally was going to go with a Senco but they were on back order so I "settled" for the Hitachi - I am SO glad I did. I checked out the big chain stores - Home Depot was the only one that had it (at $219 plus tax); and with the $20 special discount Amazon gave it was a no-brainer. My Brother-in-Law is a professional and he has two Hitachi guns & loves them.

I've only used it for about 40 hours so far but it has worked flawlessly. I've been working with 1 inch Pine & red oak effortlessly. It is light weight & wonderfully well balanced. It is very compact & I'm able to get in tight spots that my larger PC gun would never allowed me. Senco nails fit perfectly & are readily available. The air blower is a great feature! I first thought it was a useless frill, but it really is useful. If there was anything negative I could come up with is that the depth adjustment is a bit funky. However, once set it is very consistent.

I own four finish nailers and this by far my favorite. - Hitachi - Nail Gun - Nailers - Finish Nailers'

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Child Proofing - baby safety, safety

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I have a 2 1/2 year old and he still cannot use these and open the back door (where the pool is), so i am very pleased with these childproof doorknobs. Please be aware, that most adults will not figure these out the first time either, so its a good way to make fun of your dinner guest :P Kidco Door Knob Lock Clear 2 Pack

These are the best door knob covers we've tried. Young elementary school kids (and most adults)eventually figure how to open these (and have the strength to do it), but keeps kindergarteners and younger kids inside.

We've probably had to replace them once in about a 4 or 5 year span, so very durable too.

I started babysitting over 25 years ago so I do know alot about baby proofing a house. I cannot stress this enough how great these door knob locks are! We were having 3 children ages 5,3 and 17 months visiting for 3 weeks so we knew we needed to put a door knob lock on the basement door to avoid anyone falling down the stairs. This door knob lock was perfect and it did its job. Not once was a child able to open the door. Honestly, I even had trouble a few times getting the combination correct in order to go downstairs. Basically the lock comes in two pieces. You place each piece around the door knob and click it together using a very firm grasp. Once the knob is on you have to firmly push in both of the gray pressure buttons at the same time as well as turn the knob at the same time. It can be tricky for adults and none of the kids could figure it out. They always had to ask an adult to open the door for them. So this item gets an A+ for safety and overall quality. I would not hesitate to purchase these door knob locks and for the price you get two of them. : ) Can't get better than that!

We bought these because our 2-year-old figured out how to take the ones we had off and open the door and be gone. He only had to see us open the door once with this one and he could do it himself. Probably great for a younger child with smaller hands, and less desire to get into trouble. The plus is my mom who has severe arthritis, could open this one much easier than the old one we had.

This product works perfectly. We use it on our daughters bedroom door to make sure she can't wander around the house at night. We also gave one to our neighbor who used it on her cellar door as a safety measure.

I bought these because I had the ones that had the hole in the middle and my 12 month old learned how to stick her finger in there and pop them off. I liked that these had the cover over the hole so she couldn't easily stick her finger in there. However, the part that comes down on these guards, make it easy for the little ones to open the doors. At 18 months, my daughter learned how to squeeze them and open the doors. These do look nice though.

Our 3 year old grandaughter had gotten in the habit of unlocking the door and going outside without permission. This product fixed that habit! It is easy to place on the door knob and makes it impossible for her to open and even unlock the door. We were also concerned that she would unlock to the door to a stranger. Now we are able to breathe easy. Long story short; this product is well worth the money and time. The other products we tried only had holes on the sides and were very difficult even for adults to manuver. This one actually has a handle that allows adults to get a better grip on the door knob and gives parents and grandparents alike much needed security for their curious little ones.Kidco Door Knob Lock Clear 2 Pack

I needed a door knob lock that was a little bit more sophisticated then the ones you can buy at the stores since my 2 year is a great escape artist. These are great, but maybe a bit too safe...I can't get out or the doors. We ended up just keeping one on the door going to outside and taking the rest off. It was such a pain to put everything down and use 2 hands to open the door. - Safety - Child Proofing - Baby Safety - Baby-proofing'

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