How sturdy is the needle? Anyone had any breaking needles? And is the needle easier to put in then normal screw based removers?
912443
on how many wine openers you want in your lifeI have bought almost every kind and this is the best that I've bought yetit was recommended by a friend
912444
The needle was sturdy enough to penetrate the cork. No problem there; however, I returned this item after going through 4 different bottles of wine (with diff corks) and it never opened any bottle. Multiple attempts....and nada. Don't waste your time or money. It's a good concept...but not a good product.
912445
The needle is sturdy. It is a significantly wider diameter than a sewing needle. And it requires almost as much force as that needed to twist a corkscrew. But easier to do because you're just pushing it straight down. Hope this helps!
912446
It seems very sturdy. It takes very little pressure to insert the needle into corks. Once it's in, 4-5 pumps and the cork starts lifting out. The needle also slides out of corks with ease. This is my favorite wine opener. And for the price you certainly can't go wrong.
511947
It is as advertised. The rubber cups have a tendency to fall off of this item which I knew because we have had this item before. I put some super glue on the threads and screw them back on and they last a lot longer. We have a walnut tree over our driveway and we use the gopher to pick them up to save our backs. My wife and I have both picked up hundreds of them with no problems. We also use them to "police" the area by the road from the many driveby litterbugs in our neighborhood. Great invention. Could it be more durable? Yes. But it's cheaper than a chiropractor bill and better than other models I've seen. Hope this answers your question. It is as advertised. The rubber cups have a tendency to fall off of this item which I knew because we have had this item before. I put some super glue on the threads and screw them back on and they last a lot longer. We have a walnut tree over our driveway and we use the gopher to pick them up to save our backs. My wife and I have both picked up hundreds of them with no problems. We also use them to "police" the area by the road from the many driveby litterbugs in our neighborhood. Great invention. Could it be more durable? Yes. But it's cheaper than a chiropractor bill and better... » Read More It is as advertised. The rubber cups have a tendency to fall off of this item which I knew because we have had this item before. I put some super glue on the threads and screw them back on and they last a lot longer. We have a walnut tree over our driveway and we use the gopher to pick them up to save our backs. My wife and I have both picked up hundreds of them with no problems. We also use them to "police" the area by the road from the many driveby litterbugs in our neighborhood. Great invention. Could it be more durable? Yes. But it's cheaper than a chiropractor bill and better than other models I've seen. Hope this answers your question. « Show Less
2195494
I had similar concerns. Organ makes needles as original equipment and replacements. They are OK to use. The larger consideration is to change needles as per factory recommendation. The tip gets rounded after hours of sewing.
1958470
I used a blunt tapestry needle, braced the needle on the table and pushed down hard. The needle was jammed in and would not fall out at that point. Then I was able to pry off the battery cover with a screw driver. Very bad design. There is a small piece of tape on the battery, so to make a connection at all you have to remove the battery cover and pull out the tape.
1663032
The needle worked fine for me several times, just use a rag around the cable because it can get messy. Take your time too! I did not try the Motion Pro tool even though I have one. The needle seemed loose in the hole provided in the tool. Did I mention it's messy? I recommend rubber gloves like doctors use to keep your hands clean.
80207
It is quite sturdy. I use it for my crocheting equipment and i would purchase again.
79572
Mine came with a needle tip - you can easily buy them in any hardware store - same as used for basketball inflation.
2240877
It's definitely too thick for a needle to go through but may not be impossible. The plastic hand is hard and a little stiff, it is made this way so you can mold the fingers to go up or down and stay in place when you paint them.
1102386
the handle is sturdy. I have pressed super hard with no problem to the handle. The bristles are also hard though. So hard they do not seem to scrunch no matter how hard I press on the handle.
1098699
It depends a lot on how much time you have to work on it of course, and how large the item you are making is, but for me it's pretty fast. I always had trouble using the needles, so I would quit quite often, with the loom it;s very easy to just add a row real quick, or sit down with it for a couple of hours. I enjoy mine much more than I did using needles.
772953
For all I know, the needle is built in. The unit does not come with a spare needle. However, it is well protected, so I don't see much scope for damage. Anyway the manufacturer says he can service the unit.
336642
That's a good idea! However, I have no experience with needles. I would assume it'd work because the magnet is pretty strong but then again the needles may be too small to have any force to the magnet.
441527
I have to make sure I securely hold the chopper down when pulling the string; I wouldn't say it's easy to pull at all, more like moderately difficult. I don't think it would ever break if you pulled to hard, the gears would slip first as they often do for me. Be careful with the string becoming hot as well, I burned my hand on it once without realizing it.
2018000
Usually a standand tube ive used the tube an needle combo wich is easy clean and cheap
1758209
You can replace individual needles as they break. I usually wait until I have 2 or 3 to replace. This is a nice machine for the price.
1200438
This a great needle. I have been using them, since becoming a diabetic. The needles are strong and clean. Plus can stock up on them. They never go bad.
1861487
It comes with the needle in the kit - I find it handy to use a floss threader when threading needles for my projects