Are the hinge pins that secure the "scoops" to the base made of plastic or metal?
609389
so frustrated. Have had mine a few months but only used it about 4 times. Mine also broke. Bummer.
609390
They are made of plastic. I've had mine several months and it is holding up just fine.
609391
They are made of plastic, but after having used this through a very cold New England winter are still holding up well and haven't snapped.
609392
The hinge pins that the scoops hinge on are heavy plastic. It is very well built though. I have six dogs and it works great for the smaller messes and the large ones. It also cleans up quickly. I`m not sure I would want the hinge pins made of metal because of rust I`m sure would develop. It`s truly worth it and nobody has paid me a penny.
501188
It's a plastic 'S' hook. Mine have held up rather well in the past 6 months of use.
299930
It has a metal edge on a plastic scoop. This scoop is excellent. It moves a lot of snow quickly and is very durable.
534749
It's plastic....I wasn't happy with this scoop. Ended up getting the big metal scoop they sell at Amazon, much happier with that one.
1031270
The main hinge is made of a very strudy plastic material with a steel hinge pin. There are two smaller supporting hinges on each end inside of the lid that are metal.
1947682
The base is metal ... other parts plastic. I use mine most days of the week and it does a great job.
1500323
Scooping part is heavy metal...handle is also metal(all one piece) covered with neoprene rubber for comfort on hands... will not break!
2127061
The hook I received with my bag is Metal, not plastic. It works well to support the weight of the water.
1993190
No it's metal. It's a really nice safe. The dial spins smoothly and the handle feels strong.
219297
The pin is metal but the handle is plastic. The metal shaft bends so be careful not to put too much force on it.
1169857
Their is a metal . slip tap on the plunger to move in locking position by friction.
816224
The plastic pins at first I was indifferent with. But after having these for over a month, I do wish they were metal or something less flimsy. Sometimes when you are rushing to change weight, the pins' flimsiness prevent them from sliding in straight as they need to. I don't think they are prone to breaking, but their flimsiness does sometimes annoy me a bit enough to deduct an extra half star from my rating.
1935446
I believe the base is metal, as well as the removable insert, and the lid is plastic.
1796345
The hinges are plastic, but I like it just fine. It doesn't feel or look cheap. We have had this lid for a few months now and haven't had any problems. It really makes the aquarium pop.
2219568
No. Metal Pins. Best value for the price. I use them as marketing give aways and for customer handouts.
1118400
A Metal circle, notice i left out the "just"....this thing is commercial/industrial strong, so unless your going to fill it with lead weights and I mean fill it completely with lead weights and maybe even stand on top after the fact....because there's no need for anything across the bottom, this thing is sturdy!
1224348
I'd say stainless steel. They look like stainless steel and I've never seen aluminum as thin as these scoops are resist bending as well as they do. Very durable.