How do these hooks compare with the Clover Amour? Have a Clover Soft Touch, but the numbers of hooks are wearing off. Would these be better?
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I have both and like the soft touch set more because they are flat not rounded like the armour. I guess it all depends on preference :)
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I don't have the soft touch, but by visually comparing the two, I'd go for the Soft Touch if you knife hold. The handle is a more uniform size overall to fit your palm in a comfortable hold without slop. These Amours are tapered ridiculously narrow and are not all the same handle size. The smaller mm hooks have smaller overall diameter handles. The actual hooks are a modified Boye, and not as good as Susan Bates. To make them work for me, I added some gel pencil/pen grips for a decent handle diameter all the length of the handle. If you want something truly beautiful and comfortable, go to Etsy PolymerClayShed and order either Boye or Susan Bates hooks with polymer handles. The diameter is just right and still lightweight. Delicious to hold and visually enjoy.
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If you need "very, very, small hooks, you should probably be looking at stainless steel hooks. They are produced in sizes 0-14. The smallest hooks have the largest numbers. These are used for the finest yarns and mostly threads. The bamboo needles are sized mostly for yarn. Good luck with your project. Joan Fowler, Rochester, NH
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They're completely different grips. The Takumis are more rigid & flat. The Armours are round & squishy. It depends what you prefer. I like both & I have both sets that I use interchangeably. If you want to know how each feels, if you go to Hobby Lobby or JoAnn's, you can hold them in your hand and see what feels better to you. They do sell individual hooks, but the sets on Amazon are a better value.
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These hooks are great!They probably fit a 1 inch rod comfortably, but you can bend then to re-adjust, although it might lose some strength. I'd recommend emailing the seller.
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They will hook to anything, and the hooks are strong. Also, you can weave the band around something, and hook the hook up to a strap that is threaded into the strap itself so you don't ruin paint, or something similar. They work great, and they're the best hooks I have purchases so far. I've used them to die down equipment weighing a thousand pounds without issue.
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Yes, they are larger which for an open space won't make any difference but if you are trying to secure something on, say, your motorcycle and the gap between a couple of surfaces is tight, these hooks may not fit. Said another way: These hooks are formed as opposed to the plastic-dipped metal hooks we have all been 'historically' using. Where the real value comes using the CamLok tie downs is the ability to be able to adjust the overall length to an exact fit. For that aspect alone I recommend them.
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there is a screw mechanism on the standard hook handles,untwist the hooks and add the new nylon straps....it is just that easy,they work,I haven't use the standard hook handles since I have received the nylon handles,easier to get a better and tighter grip.
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Hi Angela,in answer to your question if how does the hook come off? I haven't used the hook yet,but I would try to gentler work a sharp knife under the hook them when you get it off run spot with goo gone till. The residue came off.Good Luck.
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No, the hooks are not thick. Our house is relatively new and things fit pretty snugly, but we can still close the door where this unit hangs. There are 3 hooks. I did notice that the wood molding above the door where this hangs has 3 grey stripes on it. That's from the metal hooks rubbing on it. However, it's just color and will come off if you use one of those Mr. Clean Eraser pads. The hooks did not score or damage the wood...it just left 3 grey stripes.
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I have Boye hooks and it fits all of mine to size K. I can't answer to different brands but I would think so since it gives letter size as well as mm sizing.
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If you want to pay for a full set of Clovers, you will get a bit better quality. But you will pay less for this and if they break you won't loose any sleep over it. I say buy two sets to be safe and stash the others away if you are worried. Shipping is generally fast though.
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I bought and used these velcro straps and am very happy with them. Softride 26260 Hook and Loop Soft Wrap - Pack of 4. Unfortunately they are out of stock right now, but this does happen from time to time. They usually return to stock pretty quickly.
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I don't know, but I contacted Clover; this is the answer I received to my question about the 4 broken clips that were in my package: If they were purchased on Amazon from a seller not directly from Amazon there's a possibility they were counterfeit. We have been working with the legal department regarding this. Our red wonder clips were replicated. You can make a claim through Amazon for this they are aware of the issue." If Clover wouldn't replace 4 broken clips, there must be a lot of counterfeit clips, or their packaging of the 50 clips in their "difficult to open" box is not ideal, and too many people are receiving broken clips.
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I have the M25 and have had it for approx. 2 years only complaint I have it that the hooks break eventually and you have to buy them again, thats what I'm looking into now!
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They aren't sharp at all. The hook is more rounded so the yarn glides off of the hook. I don't have an issue with snagging or catching with these hooks. They are by far the best hooks I've used. I hope that helped.
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I love them. Much easier to use than the hook style found most places. If they last a year I'm happy.