I make holiday wreaths, how are they w/consistent non stop use, does the ratchet mechanism take too long to engage and disengage? Any thoughts?
1814502
These are absolutely the BEST I have ever used. I never noticed a wait time for the mechanism to engage and disengage. I have cut thru some pretty thick branches.
1814503
I did not find any problem using it a lot or quickly. It engages and disengages but I am in my back yard pruning medium and small branches. After I cut 3-4 long branches I pick them up and cut over a bag very quickly without any problems. I do not believe you will have a problem.
1814504
Depending upon diameter of stem, it may take up to 3 grips to cut. I'm not sure the exact point where the ratchet comes into play, but suspect about 1/4". Will cut large stems, easily, but it takes multiple squeezes. I love them and I have arthritis in my right hand. The ratchet makes it easy for me, but might be a nuisance with your repetitive cuts through relatively soft material.
1814505
i am using them to cut small palm leaves at the base of the palm about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness. they work well at that.
1814506
My experience has been that they are very smooth and easy to use for extended periods of time. My wife, an avid gardener, has arthritis in her hands and just loves these cutters.
1093552
It's supposed to be loose so it doesn't clog up or get hard to move. Mine is held on by a rivet and would be impossible to pry off by hand, but still flicks back and forth easily. It still has a little gap when closed; it's not going to seal airtight.
105595
It is ratcheted but with very little resistance. I prefer more "click" but it's usable.
2095385
I just used mine this morning to steam the wrinkles out of a linen shirt, which took me at least 10 minutes, and the steam was strong and even throughout. My wife uses it much more than I do (like every day) and I've never heard her complain about it stopping. Sounds like there might be a problem with yours. Have you decalcified it lately? I think just running some white vinegar through it does the trick.
457756
We bought one for Christmas and it started doing that. We found that the chain is coming off - but we couldn't tell until we took the chain guard off. Apparently the tension spring doesn't hold strong enough when the terrain is rough. We put it back on a couple of times and have since wrapped a wire around the tension rod to hold it. It now works perfectly!
640631
Thanks so much for your advice, Susan!!! I had a little bit of time while my kids weren't here today to assemble Butterscotch & then she started clicking in a big way. I got online to see what I could find & read your post. Of course, then I couldn't get the neck zipper open again...it was a real comedy of errors. Finally I got the button to push down, using brute force. Then I could unzip & get to work. It's so much better now...no clicking at all. Bless You...you have saved Christmas!! Happy Holidays, Emkay
1844642
did a little research on frieze carpet and it seems to be non loop..meaning strings i guess...overall i think that it is more tough to push without the beater bar on...just like a regular vacuum that is not self propelled... more muscle strength is need but it is doable...dont know if that is your whole house or not... more strength to push forward overall
2233112
Actually, neither from what I can figure out. They have a ratchet and when you use them, they stop if they can't get all the way through and then you squeeze again and they move forward like a wrench (ratchet ) . They are great so far in my garden and have met my needs perfectly. I have not pushed them beyond the accompanying specifications.
679909
Thanks for the response. What type of material is the top ring? Could I cut and still be able to keep its functionality? Or is it something that would have to weld back together, etc?Sorry I just fiberglass. Thanks again.
1343461
I made chokers and bracelets and they worked out well,also made Christmas decoration with them and worked out well. you just have to try it to see how they will work for u. If i was still in the jewelry making then i would buy more,but am out for a time
326129
I purchased this exact model, in my local store, when it first came out years ago. Yes, it is still working, just like new. My wife and I use ours on a daily basis. We have had no trouble with neither shards of metal nor shreds of paper like other reviewers have complained, and the cord continues to retract and portract easily. You really cannot use the lid to push in and strain tuna, but we would not want to do that any (YUCK!), we just use a can strainer made for that specific purpose. We've used and had been through a lot of can openers and this particular one is by far the best we have used to date. Sorry about the rambling on but I wanted to share our particular experience. Hope this helps. I purchased this exact model, in my local store, when it first came out years ago. Yes, it is still working, just like new. My wife and I use ours on a daily basis. We have had no trouble with neither shards of metal nor shreds of paper like other reviewers have complained, and the cord continues to retract and portract easily. You really cannot use the lid to push in and strain tuna, but we would not want to do that any (YUCK!), we just use a can strainer made for that specific purpose. We've used and had been through a lot of can openers and this particular one is by far the best we have... » Read More I purchased this exact model, in my local store, when it first came out years ago. Yes, it is still working, just like new. My wife and I use ours on a daily basis. We have had no trouble with neither shards of metal nor shreds of paper like other reviewers have complained, and the cord continues to retract and portract easily. You really cannot use the lid to push in and strain tuna, but we would not want to do that any (YUCK!), we just use a can strainer made for that specific purpose. We've used and had been through a lot of can openers and this particular one is by far the best we have used to date. Sorry about the rambling on but I wanted to share our particular experience. Hope this helps. « Show Less
2144862
I just read the other response. I have had mine for most of this year and I haven't had any problems with it. I use it routinly as at least 1 - 2 times per week.
1253323
There is a very slight click that you feel when you close it, but it never opens freely. It's designed so that you naturally don't turn that part of the mill. I agree, great craftsmanship!
289157
I bought it as part of my food storage and emergency preparedness plans. I am a Mormon so food storage is part of my life. I have only used it 7-8 times over the past couple of years, but have never noticed a metal powder coming off. That sounds like a manufacturing defect with the finish. It has worked fine every time I used it. If you plan to use it very frequently I might consider one of the electric options or at least buy the motor for this one - I did.
226812
This is a great question! When you open the pruners wide to make a large cut and then squeeze the handles, the pruner makes it about 1/3 of the way through the branch, release and depress again and it goes about 2/3's through and on the final "stage" or "squeeze", the branch is finally cut through. Each of these three squeezes or 'Stages" takes less hand pressure to complete and this is the purpose of the ratchet mechanism, to make pruning easier for each cut. Occasionally it will take four stages or cuts to complete. Bottom line, easier on the hands, and this is the whole purpose of this tool, to make hard cuts easier and reduce pressure and strain on the hands. Check out the pictures in the upper left hand corner to see this process. And thanks for asking!
1795291
I just jiggle it a little and it comes off! I just love the motor! It saves my husband's arm and shoulder! Hope this helps you!
1819700
Yes this does fray easily. I used it to make burlap wreaths and had to do quite a bit of trimming when I was finished. I have had a wreath made with this one my door on and off for a year and it has held up very well. It is starting to fray a little bit now but I like the way it makes it look more rustic.