Sunday, 17 October 2010

Power Tool Accessories - 18v battery, flashlight


The new flat bottom type batteries that power these tools, make this a very handy light, I can set it down, (hands free) aim it with the swivel, and it'll shine anywhere I need it to. A nice change from the stick type battery, from my old cordless drill, light combo. Milwaukee 49-24-0165 18-Volt Pivoting Head Work Light with Clip-Lok Belt Hook, No Battery

I used this light in a crawel space where there is no space to hang a light so the ability to stand upright and pivot was essential. Worked great which is what I have come to expect from a Milwaukee tool. Just wish I had bought it sooner for other jobs around the house.

I had a Porter Cable 19.2 volt drill with a light but evetually my batteries went bad so I bought a Milwaukee 18 volt hammer drill/saw combo. I missed having the flashlight so I bought the Milwaukee light to go with my batteries. I like this light even better than the Porter Cable becuse the on/off switch is so much easier to use especially with gloves on. I highly recommend the light to anyone who had Milwaukee cordless tools because it is well built and very bright. The battery provides a stable base for it to sit on and the pivoting head makes it easy to shine the light where you need it. It is another great tool from Milwaukee.

This light works good, but I was a little dissappointed in the "belt-clip" that was supposed to "conveniently hook" to my belt. The one I received won't clip to anything, and near as I can figure, you need another part of the "system" to attach to your belt for it to work. Now I'll have to find that part or else jury-rig something...

i've had the flashlight for a little while now and it doesn't disappoint at all.regular f lights just don't do it for me,if you have milwaukee tools with batteries then do yourself a favor and spend the 30 bucks and you will have a great flaslight.run time is better than the dewalt i used to have and it ran for about 3 hrs. before recharging.order one today.

I am an electrician and mine stays on for an hour or two at a time. It has also been dropped a few times more that a flashlight should be dropped. It has stood up pretty well. Lasts a couple hours on a fresh battery.

I purchased this light to use the 18V rechargeable battery packs for my Milwaukee drill. I used it extensively when rewiring an older home--often in dark places where it was my only source of light. It is an excellent product--sturdily built, stable when placed on an object and tilted to aim the light, bright light output. Highly recommended.

The only real problem with this light is caused by bulb failure, then when you go to buy one you find out that the price range is from 4 dollars to 7 dollars a bulb if you can find them. I would recommend that something be done to beef these types of bulbs up and that customer know that this is what they are going to run into when they buy this type of light . - 18v Light - Flashlight - Cordless Tools - 18v Battery'


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Educational Toys - geometric, educational toys


I first saw this toy online, and thought it was a must have for our daughter since she's really getting into puzzles and stacking and things of that sort.



The idea is wonderful - three stackers in one, with varying levels of difficulty. The first two are quite simple, and the third requires a bit more skill and mental energy to piece back together correctly.

So, we bought this for our daughter's first birthday, and it was a hit! Even her noise-making over-stimulating toys were forgotten when she opened this one.



Why only three stars? Well, a couple of things:



First the paint stuck together between the pieces - most significantly on the more difficult stack of the three, and it was quite hard to seperate the pieces. When we finally did seperate them, much of the paint was removed and transfered to the other pieces, and more of the paint chipped off soon after with very little play. Even non-toxic paint I'd prefer she didn't swallow in these quantities. I would have thought this was exclusive to our toy, but a few other reviewers said the same thing.



Second - odd as it may sound - the three prongs sticking up worried me a bit in terms of her falling on them. Since the base is broad, it doesn't overturn as easily as the single stacker. Since she is learning to walk, she does tumble over a good bit. Maybe a needless concern, but worth mentioning.



Ultimately we returned this to the toy store and replaced it with the simple rainbow stacker. I think she's gotten an equal amount of play out of it - and it doesn't seem to carry the problems and hazards of the geometric one.



This one simply needs improvement in construction (let the paint dry before assembling the toy!) and safety (maybe seperate the three parts rather than putting them all on the same base)before I would think of purchasing it again. Melissa & Doug Geometric Stacker

This is a well made toy but my problem with it is that the holes are small enough to get a little finger stuck inside of them. We had to take our 3 year old to the hospital to have one of the disks removed from his finger- he put it on like a ring. Be prepared to go to the ER- unless you want to risk cutting it off yourself!

This is quite a step up from the basic ring stacker that so many toddlers are fond of! I like the fact that the child can stack the pieces in various orders. They are not confined to ordering the pieces by size. This product should provide months, if not years, of experimenting and learning for my 2-year-old. Valuable for teaching early math concepts.



My only complaint is that close supervision is an absolute must with this toy. The long wooden poles pose a threat in my mind. Falling onto this toy, or waving the base around could result in injury. I will only allow my child to play with this toy in a seated position and only with me close by.



All in all, this is a very educational manipulative with plenty of play potential. Great for learning basic colors, too!

I am highly recommending this toy because the little pieces don't have to go on the pole in a set order. The pole is a dowel and the holes in the rings are all the same size thus the child can get them all on at a much earlier age - doesn't need to understand biggest ring first. Secondly, it's size allows it to fit in a carry-bag for a toy on the run; I used it as entertainment in restaurants easily. Thirdly, I am still using it because now we are into learning colors. It was well worth the investment.

Within one day, one of the sticks was broken from the surface of the tray. My 19 months old daughter is a very gentle toy user, hardly breaks anything, so I was so shocked to see it. When I saw the center of the stick, I realized its inside is NOT A SOLID WOOD: some kind of unknown materials look like woods, which also started to make me be worried about other M&D's toys we have. I was disappointed since I am usually satisfied with this manufacturer. I also liked the idea of this toy, however, before the satisfaction of its educational value or enjoyable level for children, I as a parent wanted to have more durable material which won't be broken so easily! Therefore my rating is only one star for its toy's idea. I won't recommend this toy to children who is older than 19 months or very active toy users.

CBC News excerpt regarding this product quoted below:



"The federal agency (Health Canada) issued the barium-related recalls for the seven children's toys between August and October...In August, (recall) notices were issued ...A stacking toy set called "Geometric Stacker" by Melissa and Doug (item 094730, UPC 000772005678, batch ZP1207)."

To begin playing, take the blocks off the poles. At first I was worried she would fall over and hurt herself on these exposed poles. Next, the poles fell off, which then exposes this clear glue which my child wants to chew on.



Just like the sorting cube I bought with this, the colored paint chips off. The square is 2 shapes which fit to be a square. Seems like a good advanced concept, but mostly concerned of the sharp edges. So those were put away.



I should have bought one of the plastic versions of this. The paint would not have chipped off. And maybe the poles would have been attached to the base rather than adhered with toxic glue.

Maybe it's non-toxic but after a half hour of our toddler playing with this - although he enjoyed it - his hands were red and there were red stains on his t-shirt. So its in the garbage now. Is it non-toxic I don't know, though if toy makers used toxic paints for years and lied about them, there's little reason to believe a label that boldly says non-toxic. How many pieces of clothing out there with Gucci labels are not made by Gucci?

I bought this for my 18 month old daughter who loves her plastic fisher-price ring stacker. She loves this one more. She will play with this toy for an hour and she has already learned how to reverse the order of the pieces and moves them from post to post. - Puzzles - Shapes - Geometric - Educational Toys'


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Saturday, 16 October 2010

Pet Grooming Tool - cordless, pet grooming tool


I purchased the short-lived previous version of this product, Dremel 765-01 Pet Nail Grooming Kit, and liked it so much that I bought the Dremel 7300-PT for friends. There are two differences between the 765 and the 7300- the casing of the 73000 is gray, and Amazon charges $29, rather than $32.



The newest version of Dremel's Pet Nail sander is well worth the money. It has changed what was previously a tortuous experience into something quick and easy.



I did some research before buying the 765 and 7300, and ended up choosing these over other products for several reasons.

PediPaws Pet Nail Trimmer- Several friends had bad experiences with it, generally finding it to be of poor quality.



Dremel 7700-02 MultiPro 7.2-Volt 20,000 RPM Two-Speed Rotary Tool with 50 Accessories- Although this is more powerful, it is also more expensive, heavier, larger, and louder, which would make it difficult to use on my nervous pet.



Dremel 761-03 Cordless Pet Nail Grooming Rotary Tool- This is the older version of the 765; the primary difference is that this required AA batteries. Because several people complained about having battery problems I decided to go with the updated version.



I made the right choice! I have a large pitbull who has dark nails, hates having anything done to her feet, has very long quicks that are fast to bleed and slow to stop, and wiggles and refuses to stay still when she is nervous. I have tried clipping her nails, filing her nails, and even taking her on long runs on rough ground to wear them down. This is by far the best solution.



I began by letting her see and smell the sander, and then running it over her body and feet with the power off. I then turned it on and held it away from her, again letting her hear, see, and smell it. I had treats at the ready, but she was fine. I held it near her for several minutes while on, and then touched the non-sanding end to her body so that she could feel the vibration. No problems. In fact she bent down to smell it, and pinned the sanding band between her face and my hand. We both jumped, but no pain or damage to either of us. Although I was prepared to stop if she got tired or nervous, she was so good that I was able to do all four paws. It took about 15 minutes, but with lots of "good girl" and belly rubs interspersed she was fine.



The sander itself is relatively small and light, making it easy to hold even for long periods. It is easy to put together; it comes with a small wrench to put new sanding bands on. Unlike its predecessor it comes with a rechargeable battery and charger. When sanding, even on high, it is fairly quiet and vibrations are minimal. The body of the sander was warming a bit after 15 minutes, but I noticed no heat in either my dog's nails or the sanding band. In addition the battery was still going strong. My sole complaint about this product is minor; the LED light on the charger lights up to indicate a connection between the battery and the charger, but doesn't change color or go off to indicate when charging is complete. The instruction book indicates that a full charge should take approximately 3 hours, so that's what I've gone with. I had to recharge it after about the fourth or fifth use.



I gave the Dremel 7300 to a friend, and she's used it on her two German Sherpherds and her cat, with similar success



This is a great product for nervous animals and/or owners, as it's almost impossible to do damage with, and allows easy care for an oft-neglected aspect of your pet's health. Dremel 7300-PT 4.8-Volt Pet Grooming Kit

I purchased this Dremel 7300-PT for the sole purpose of trimming the nails on my very skittish Golden Retriever. She HATES to have her nails done. As soon as it arrived, I plugged in into the AC outlet to get a full charge. Although I did not use it for another week or more, when I did, it still retained a full charge. I was able to use it for nearly a half hour to trim all of our gal, Molly's, nails, using the high speed setting with no loss of power. I like the fact that this Dremel is cordless which means no cord to get tangled up in her paws! The unit is not particularly loud (even on high speed), allowing me to trim Molly's nails with minimal nervousness on her part.



I defintely recommend this particular Dremel for use on your pet's nails. Plus, it can also be used for myriad other tasks around the house, too, where a Dremel would come in handy!

Two grown dogs (50lb. Dalmation & 75lb.Flat Coat Retriever) that didn't move an inch when I used it for the first time.

I have used it three times with the same results.

One 16 week old puppy (38 lb. Flat Coat Retriever) was nervous at first and once he felt it he sat still.

Why did I wait so long to get a Dremel to trim their toenails?

What a difference from using a nail clipper.

Plenty of power. I haven't needed the higher speed.

I have used it three times on all three dogs and still does not need a re-charge.

I love it and recommend it to all dog owners.

My dog was very skittish of nail clippers and would shake and jerk every time I tried to clip his nails with a traditional nail clipper. He does wonderful with this! Trimming his nails has never been easier! I have a small dog, 13 pounds, so I ordered the Dremel 430 1/4" drum sanding mandrel and Dremel 438 1/4" 120 Grit Sanding Bands 6 Pack. I highly recommend ordering these too if you have a smaller dog since the Dremel comes with the 1/2" size which is too big for the small dogs. I would definately recommend this product!

My shepherd let me use this on him the first time I fired it up. The only thing he wanted to check out was the odor from the grinding. He has never been a big problem with clippers but would pull his foot away. That does not happen using the Dremel tool. My standard poodle took little notice either, but the groomer had used one on her. It feels substantial and well made (Mexico, not China) and it charged up quickly. The cordless design makes it easy to use as you move around the dog. I am very happy with the Dremel tool for my two larger dogs. Don't go with the very cheap TV advertised trimmer, this is a real tool, well worth the cost. - Cordless - Pet Grooming Tool - Pet Nail Care - Dremel'


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Light Weight - cool, light weight


The ExOfficio Boxer Brief is the best underwear out there. Period.

Get over the price-scare - yes, $25 is a lot of money for underwear, but they're well worth it.

Fits well, reduces chafing, wicks sweat, fights odor.

You can live on two pairs of these - wash one at night, wear the other. Wrap it in a towel, stomp dry - should be ready in a few hours.

I purchased a medium and a small. I'm 5'7" tall, 30" waist, and the small is a better fit. ExOfficio Men's Give-N-Go Boxer Brief,Black,Medium

I wore a pair of these on a 3-day backpacking trip on the Alabama Pinhoti Trail. They kept me pleasantly cool, dry, & odor-free...plus they prevented chafing perfectly (I'm a 5'9"/190lbs man, so I have a little more fat on my inner thigh than I wish I had).



I would highly recommend these boxer briefs.

I travel the world and these are perfect. Multi-day wear if necessary or they wash and dry quickly - overnight at the longest. I carry about 4 pair for multi-week trips.

I was skeptical at first but after trying them on the road, these are much more comfortable than any cotton underwear I ever wore. Really a great fabric. And they seem to last forever.

I now own about 10 pair or so for daily wear.

First of all, I congratulate you for reading underwear reviews. Clearly you're searching for the best--not necessarily the best in underwear--but you may have searched for the best in safari, tropical, or travel clothes.



Like me, you're saying: Really? A pair of underwear got 56 people to log in, type up a word or two, and give 5-stars to A PAIR OF UNDERWEAR! Either ExOfficio spends way too much on a secondary product's social media or the Men's Give-N-Go(tm) Boxer Brief is the best pair of underwear ever!



Hard to believe, but it's probably the latter. Most reviews say that this underwear is great for a month's trek through wherever. It probably is and I wish I had this underwear when I roamed. I'll add this to those extreme scenarios:Any day that you wear this underwear, it delivers everything promised in adventure-wear. It's Teflon. It's cool, dry, and forgotten: all day meetings; sales meetings; presentations to your boss's boss--you won't think about what's under your suit.

I am 6' 160lbs with about a 31" waist. I ordered a medium but it seems kind of big. I ordered a small and will see how that fits compared to a medium. the medium is listed as 32-24" and small at 28-30"..... what about a 30-32" waist?!

i bought 2 pair of these underwear after reading the excellent reviews.



i needed something for extended walks/bike rides (8-10 miles) to help prevent chafing and to keep me comfortable and dry. these definately do the trick. cotton briefs were making my walks miserable and to the point of being unbearable.



at first, looking at the $25 price tag for a pair of underwear, i was almost to the point of trying to live with the discomfort. thank goodness i went ahead and purchased these. it is unbelievable how much of a difference these make for my walks. btw.. i now walk/ride 10-12 miles at a time with no discomfort at all.



care for this item is almost too simple. i wash mine in the bathroom sink with a very small amount of detergent and hang dry for a few hours and they are ready to go again.



my advice - buy you a pair and you will not regret the price one bit.



UPDATE - after owning these garments for 5 months and after a good test run in the extreme heat and alot of hand washings, i recommend these underwear even more. they have held up great and the comfort is excellent. i initially bought 2 pair because of the price scare. i see them at $17.98(size large/ocean color) each with free shipping. keep an eye on the price as it fluctuates often. i am ordering 3 more pair today.

I bought 6 of these for my husband, because the one we'd purchased locally prior to that had quickly become his favorite pair of everyday briefs. Now, he has one for each day of the week, and although they're not cheap, I think they're worth their weight in gold. So far, after several months of wear, they show no signs of degradation, and my husband says they're the most comfortable underwear he's ever had. He also wears them when he works out at the gym and loves their wicking ability. My teenage son is now requesting some, too, so I'll be placing another order soon.

The price seems steep. But it's worth it.



For once a product description fits. Wash 'em, roll 'em up in a towel, squeeze the towel a bit,

then hang 'em to dry for three hours. Considering my place has no washer / drier, the quick dry-ness

of the ExOfficio briefs is a lifesaver.



And they are the most comfortable pairs of underwear I have ever owned. Bought four for traveling

and threw out the old cotton boxers. They weigh as much as a handkerchief. - Outdoors - Cool - Light Weight - Backpacking'


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Fingerprint - door lock, dead bolts


The print reader used on this unit is a "sweep" type which reads the print in a completely different method than the "touch" type readers. The reviewer who stated that this technology has been hacked by mythbusters is plain wrong. The mythbusters episode featured a "touch" type print reader and required 3 days of painstaking effort to pull off. The technique used by mythbusters would fail if used on a "sweep" type reader.



Also, the reviewer who stated that this lock opens without requiring a fingerprint needs to take a look a the instruction manual. When there are no prints recorded the lock is designed to open without a fingerprint. Just record one print and it will only unlock with that print.



Reviews are helpful if you have actual experience using a product. People shouldn't post false information because they saw a youtube video and suddenly they know all about it. Keyless Deadbolt Lock with Biometric Fingerprint Recognition - "Polished Brass" Finish, #428

Worth every penny. My wife was skeptical, now she's sold. I'm all for bio-metric technology. I think everyone on the planet should have a RFID tag. The instructions say it will take up to 10 prints. Recommend programming in each user's print 3 or 4 times. Hasn't missed yet. Sure beats fumbling around in the dark for keys. - Door Lock - Deadbolt - Dead Bolts - Keyless'


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Friendship - creativity, craft kits


I have 3 daughters ages 9, 10, and 12. They have tried making bracelets before and got bored very fast. Not the case with this item. They have had it for over a month now and are still creating bracelets. I have had to purchase more string for them but the foam discs have held up very well. They have also learned different patterns and made their own. This is a great rainy day activity even though my girls have sat on the porch on nice days and weaved away. Easy to learn, hard to put down. Alex Toys Friends 4 Ever Bracelet Making Kit

Let me just first say that I bought this to make bracelets with my 3 year old daughter. She has been into the simple stringing of beads to make bracelets and I thought this might be fun for her. Not only is it fun for her, its fun for me too. She needed my help for the first bracelet, but now she can make them on her own and they come out perfect every single time. We got this less than a week ago and she has already made over 10 bracelets on her own. I love that it comes with 4 different designs. The only thing I wish was there were additional designs you could buy!! Other than that, this is an awesome product and should it ever need replaced due to wear & tear, I definitely wouldn't mind!

This is so great for all ages! I bought it for my 8 year old girl. I thought it was hard at the beginning, but once you get it, it was a piece of cake! I ended up making bracelets too!! I really reccomend this!

We bought this for our 7 year old daughter for her birthday hoping to interest her in a new hobby that would encourage her creativity (and keep her hands busy). The manufacturer suggests this product for 8-12 year olds and I would generally agree (based on dexterity and attention span). However, some younger children, especially those that have the attention span and can repeat a pattern with their hands fairly reliably, will be able to master this activity. Our 5 1/2 year old daughter has given it a try but needs help every once in a while when she gets off the pattern.



We've noticed that the girls don't have as much problem with the circular looms. However, they've had difficulty getting the bracelets from the square looms to come out uniformly. It seems to be a matter of learning how to keep uniform tension on the floss and weave consistently. Not difficult; it just takes a little attention and practice.



The "suitcase" contains four foam looms (2 square and 2 round); 22 skiens of floss; 2 small containers of beads (clear, and multicolored); a beading needle; and instructions.

* Each loom has two patterns (one on each side) for a total of 8 patterns. The finished pattern design is printed around the center hole of the loom, and the notches are painted with the suggested colors used to create the pattern. It's easy to substitute out colors to create your own color schemes. After several months, we've noticed the paint start to rub off the notches on the foam looms (bound to happen over time). Repainting with nail polish may help though we haven't tried that yet.

* The skiens of floss can get used up pretty quickly (only 22). We've found that the local sewing/craft store sells a pack of 50 skiens for around $10.

* We haven't used the beading needle, so I can't comment there. The beads, however, are the right size for the floss and the kids fingers (bigger than seed beeds, smaller than pony beads). My girls haven't shown much interest in incorporating the beads into their projects. They seem to get caught up in the rhythm of the weaving and forget to use them. I would caution that the container lids don't secure down - they slip right off. I would suggest finding another container with a snug lid or taping the lids down to prevent spilled beads.

* The instructions are fairly easy to follow. As has been mentioned by others, the YouTube videos are helpful, especially for those that learn best by watching others. A ruler for measuring out floss has been printed on the fold-out instructions, so all you really need is a pair of scissors for cutting the floss and a pen/pencil (for creating the first loop).

* We still keep the materials, looms, and supplies in the "suitcase" which has proven to be durable.



As our girls have used the product, we've found that they favor the round looms and bracelets over the square. I think this is largely because (1) the weaving rhythm is more continous on the circular looms, (2) it's easier to keep constant tension on the circular looms, (3) the consistent tension yields a more uniform and finished looking product, (4) the round bracelets are usually faster to complete (our experience has been 1 1/2 to 2 hours for the round bracelets compared to 3 for the flat bracelets), and (5) the girls favor the heart and flower designs produced by the circular looms.



Our girls have had a fun time creating bracelets for friends (boys and girls) and themselves. They seem to enjoy planning out the colors and trying to invent new patterns. I would agree with the reviewers who would have liked to see additional patterns. We've also used the floss to create our own knotted/braided/woven bracelets using patterns we've found elsewhere on the web.



Overall, a fun product that was worth the $17.50 we paid for it!

Gave it to my 9 year old God daughter. She and her friends loooove this one. It is a bonding experience for them. Inspires creativity, sharing and fun times. The price is really good, so there is nothing to loose here. Instructional and enjoyable...and it keeps them busy :)

My daughter received this kit for Christmas, and has really enjoyed making bracelets. The kits comes with a full rainbox of colors, and the instructions are easy to follow. The addition of beads makes things a little more messy and complicated, but the end result is worth it. A great gift for girls between the ages of 6-15. - Craft Kits - Creativity - Bracelets - Craft Kit'


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Charger - htc


This is the worst charger for an HD2 or any other phone, it's very cheap and it breaks within like 2 weeks guaranteed. It also has that annoying green light that blares when it's charging. This isn't worth the money I wish I never bought it. Just spend the extra couple of bucks and get the real HD2 folding blade charger, which also has a sync cable. Home Travel Wall Charger for HTC HD2 - Htc'


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