Outlet Reviews

This wire style hose clamp can be torqued down much harder with out fear of stripping the threads as compared to the band style house clamp. I have a fairly elaborate dust collection system which utilizes both styles and these are superior. There are several brands - shop around!

... that you can buy seven of these for the same price as the Jet 5-pk. (same supplier)? ARE WE STUPID???

These wire ones are much easier to use than other kinds available. Buy these and you will be happy.

I bought this knife to replace an older one that I "lost" at an airport security check (forgot to empty that pocket at home.)

It appears to be exactly the same knife as the Swiss Army Pioneer Pocket Knife, which I also bought ("just to see..."), except that this one has a key ring.

They are both absolute gems, each has a small variety of tools that are extremely useful and is not overloaded with "fun" stuff that just add to the weight and awkwardness. The metal is hard & sturdy enough that you can really do some prying without damaging the blades, the knife blade is sharp and will hopefully stay that way for a while (good metal), the can-opener works well, the shape of the small screwdriver lets you wriggle it into the smallest of openings to do the pry thing, and the blade remains un-nicked so continues to work well as a screwdriver afterward.
Also, the handle is metal, not plastic, so I can carry it (for years?) in the same pocket with my keys, with no chipping or loosening of the side plates. A very good design! and I'm grateful that the Company continues to make such a useful piece, when they undoubtedly earn a lot more profit from the big, fancy, multi-mega-bladed tools - which may be good in a toolbox, but not in a pocket!

I am somewhat of an unqualified expert on the Victorinox Swiss Army Knives, I currently own 4 of them, and one Wenger Executive. If you are going back and forth debating which is better, in my experience the Victorinox is superior in blade quality and construction. The Wenger knives have more "wiggle" in the blade and just don't feel as solid.

The Silver Alox Soldier is a fine looking knife. I really prefer the look and style to any other Swiss Army red or black. It feels heavier, and the handle material isn't going to chip or crack. Good enough to put in your back or front pocket without being too heavy, and a nice mix of tools. I also have the Silver Alox Harvester, which is the same knife with a sawblade added. You wouldn't think it would make much of a difference, but the Soldier is noticeably lighter in your pocket, so if weight is a big deal for you and you can sacrafice the sawblade, this knife would be ideal for you.

In my opinion, this is the best Swiss Army knife ever made. It is the sturdiest of all the knives, and has only the necessary tools. Perfect for camping/backpacking, and as a gift to friends and family.


PROS:

-The knife blade is longer and thicker (sturdier) than the knife blades on other Swiss Army knife models.
-Aluminum Handles. The classic red plastic handles on the other models will eventually crack and fall off after a few years of regular use. The aluminum sides on this knife will never break, and they offer superior grip.
-Compact and Lightweight.
-It's the official army knife of Swiss soldiers, so it must be good!


CONS:

1. The reamer may not be very useful for many people. However, it has many other uses if you get creative.

Very disappointing! Spend your money somewhere else. I threw away a perfectly good but old made in the USA Thermos bottle and bought this made in China Nissan 0.79-Quart Stainless-Steel INSULATED Bottle back in June of 2005. Ten Months later this bottle stopped keeping anything warm and would feel warm to the touch after you poured warm liquids in it - evidence of the loss of its insulating function. I think it lost the vacuum in the cavity which I think is the method used to insulate the liquid inside. When you spend $25 one would think it's a good quality product - Think again!

works well, by keeping my smoothies frozen when I taken it for lunch. I have opened it after 3 hours at room temp to 80 deg, with the smoothie still frozen. Size is good also, not too big, about the size of a fifth of liquor, without the neck.Only wish the opening was a bit bigger/wider. Would buy again or as a gift.

Nissan Gets It Right

The travel thermos keeps liquids hotter than any similar container I've owned. What's going on here with this thermos that has drawn over 40 (mostly rave) reviews? How does hot stay hot, and cold stay... cold?

* There's a solid, double steel wall, but it's light and portable.

* A tightly fitting screw-on cap (which doubles as an almost six- ounce container)

* A reduced--but still 26 ounce--volume (compared to the big old lugs we're used to) helps maintain temperature.

* This is the real deal. Six hours later and coffee is still hot, a day later and it's at least warmer than room temperature.


Preheat and Screw it Tight. No, this is not a song by Archie Bell and the Drells. Just a couple of suggestions to get the most out of your thermos.

* Preheat the thermos by filling it with hot water before filling it with a hot drink; fo the opposite for cold. This helps the contianer do its job, and takes just a few seconds. However, it is not necessary to ensure a hot (or cold--let's not forget the cold!) drink

* Please be sure to tighten the lid all the way. I've ruined a few books with a container that I mistakenly thought was sealed. My bad-it's easy to close, just don't rush it.

It's Practical, Too.
* The light, smaller size makes this ideal for backpacking when you hike or bicycle. Moreover, the reduced weight and tapered design make this easy to hold, even without the handle on the more traditional but heavier Nissan thermos.

Problems.
* None. I've had no problems with odor, cleaning, or anything with this. An ideal gift item, as reliable and appreciated as your favorite drink.

After I vacuum sealed my chicken breasts, the bags did not hold the seal. Everything appeared to be fine at first, but when I went back to get some chicken the bags were loose.

These bags and all of the Foodsaver brand bags are flawless. The only way they would fail is if they are being used wrong. If you do Ebay you can get these same 32 count gallon bags for about $10.99 + $5.50 for shipping. And sometimes you can find a seller that will combine shipping for multiple boxes. I purchaced 3 boxes of gallon 32 cnt bags for $32.97 + $9.00 for shipping. Also keep in mind that you can wash and re-use these bags as long as they did not hold any kind of meat and that they have never been boiled. I have used them multiple times for things like corn on the cob.

The best hint I can give you is to put any wet foods, such as meats in the bags and place them in the freezer for an hour or so before you seal them. This will inhibit the juices from the meats from being vacuumed up to the top where the seal is, subsequently interfering with the seal. It's also a lot neater. I've owned a foodsaver for at least 3 years. I've enjoyed the results of this product so much that I've bought 3 more as presents. They too have been very happy with the products. I particulary enjoy the foodsaver cannisters for fresh fruits and produce.

Having a great time with my Bounty Hunter. Easy to assemble and use and so far just finding old hinges and sadle buckles around the property is fun while learning. Can't wait for dry weather to take it on the road.

Very very simple to use - right out of the box - This really seems like a good entry model and one that I can use for a long time.
I recommend getting headphones - I got the Sony MDR-V150 Monitor Series Headphones with Reversible Earcups and they work great -

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I recieved the headphones this week and hooked them up to my fast tracker and went out into the yard looking for treasure. They work great and I was very pleased with the quality of the product and the sound.If you have a fast track metal detector you need to purchase this accessory it is made to adapt to all bounty fast track models. The Vinman

When researching metal detectors before buying a Bounty Hunter Tracker IV for a Christmas gift, I learned that using earphones with the detector not only makes hearing the "beeps" much easier, but also extends the battery life of the battery in the detector. We live in a windy, windy canyon area, so I knew the earphones were a necessity because of the constant wind noise. My husband says that the earphones effectively screen out noise that would overpower the emissions from the detector if he weren't wearing the headset. He's a happy camper with his Bounty Hunter Tracker IV and the Bounty Hunter stereo earphones.

So far, I love this machine.

Slicing cheddar cheese is a bad idea, though. It's gummy, and everything gets gunked up quickly, slowing the use of the sliding holder of the food way down. Buy the pre-sliced.

It works wonderfully on bread, which is the principal reason that I needed it. I wanted to slice my bread machine loaves thin and flat. This it does, perfectly. Now, I can use the slices in my sandwich grill.

I am quite happy with this purchase!

We bought this little slicer because so many meat departments no longer have a real butcher to cut meat the way we want it.

It does the job well... though you shouldn't expect it to work like a $500 machine.

Overall.. I quite satified, and would recomend it to anyone looking for a basic slicer.

I really enjoy this slicer! It is great for slicing deli style ham and roast beef for sandwiches. Wonderful for slicing cabbage, and so fast and easy!!

Received the filters quickly, they work great, just wish they had the chrome color also.

We have been using the faucet filter system for years, our home is over 110 years old and some of the plumbing is probably less than desirable for distributing water but thanks to these filters there is not much if anything to worry about.They last a very long time especially if you wait til the red light flashes before changing.

We all know that the Brita On Tap is a nice water filter that gets the job done well. But it's easy to ignore changing the filter. When the time came to do so, I was impressed with (1) how easy it is to change the filter and (2) how much better the water flow was with a fresh filter. This purchase is a no-brainer.

Arrived defective,right out of the box. Will not oscillate; something inside is obviously amiss.So why even bother with it ?

The other reviews are correct,except they fail to mention that the fan does not move air.That is why it is so quite.I do suppose that I got 13 dollars worth of fan though.Think twice about purchasing this fan.

i had this fan all during college and my first year of grad school. my exboyfriend kept it so i don't know whether it survives to this day, but for 5 years it put out great cool air even if i had it on all day it was fine. around year 5 the clip-on clip broke, but it still held together well enough to use. i would buy this fan again. it's very powerful for such a little thing, and it's cheap.

We bought one for Christmas and love the food sealer. We also bought this kit. We loved everything EXCEPT the canisters. All the canisters have cracked. So far, still holding the seal, but they are getting progressively worse, so it's just a matter of time. These aren't exactly cheap, so I think it's safe to say that we should expect bettter. If you read the review for the 3-piece canister set, you will see extensive complaints about the cannisters.

Just check the Product Descriptions for the $49.95 Completer Set and the Deluxe Completer Set for $79,95, and you will find that they are exactly the same list of products. So you get nothing extra for the extra $30. Are they crazy???