Best Thimble I've Found
356907
I'm a fairly new quilter and went through 6 or 8 different types of thimbles before I tried this one.  The traditional thimbles felt like clubs on my finger.  A different brand made from leather was so slippery that the needle slipped off and I stabbed myself.  This one does wear out eventually but it's comfortable and gets the job done.  It's worth it to replace it periodically.
1863625
These are sturdy and so easy to use. The cable is strong and can attach practically anywhere. I wish I found these sooner after years of taping and stapling. Now I just fold and insert. I bought two different sizes, one for each of the two different tag sizes from two different cruise lines.
I definitely recommend these!!
2202390
I purchased this stapler because I wanted something that could handle more than the standard 20 sheets of most staplers, but I didn't want one of those giant stapling machines that you have to get special staples for.  I've used high capacity staplers in the past and never really found one I like, since most of them work best when you leave them sitting on a table. I wanted something I could hold comfortably in my hand while stapling, and the Swingline Optima does just that.

The form factor is very nice.  It is bigger than most staplers, but still feels comfortable when using.  I've never had it hurt my wrist when stapling or had to exert a lot of pressure.  It is easy to use in your hands and doesn't need to sit on a table.  It is also designed so that you can stand it up its end or the regular way.  This is useful if you like to staple things while holding it a lot.  The stapler has rubberized grips and padding on it that also make it feel comfortable.  I have never had it jam on me, due to using a different stapling mechanism than most staplers use.  The staples feed into it a bit more easily as well, since it doesn't use a hinge design to hold the staples.  It is also more efficient than regular staplers, and I am able to use less force when stapling.  This is great if you do a lot of stapling and you staple a lot of pages at a time.  It easily staples through the advertised 40 sheets of paper, but does not handle any more than that, since a regular staple is not long enough to securely hold anything more.

There are a couple flaws with the Swingline Optima.  The first is that it does not hold the advertised 210 staple capacity (which is a standard length of staples).  It holds about 190. That means I can't just take out a line of new staples and put it in, I have to break off the end of them so it will fit.  So I'm left with a bunch of small rows of 20 staples at the end of it that I have to use.  This is a huge flaw with any stapler in my opinion (unless it is a compact stapler) and a stapler should always hold a full line of staples. I figured I must be doing something wrong, since Swingline's own web site says it has a 210 staple capacity, but I checked everywhere and there is no way for me to load 210 staples into this thing.  So either they were wrong about the capacity, or my stapler is broken.  Either way, that is enough to lose a star. My other gripe is that the instructions state you must use&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/SWI35556-Optima-staples/dp/B001U8PRY0/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">SWI35556 - Optima staples</a>&nbsp;with it.  It doesn't recommend you use them, it says you "must" use them.  So I of course bought about 10 packages.  After examining them very closely, I've come to the determination that there is virtually no difference between their more expensive Swingline Optima brand, and the generic Office Depot staples I have. Maybe they way a microgram less or are made with some kind of special alloy, but from practical use, I have found them identical to standard staples.

Overall, there are a couple things Swingline could improve on with this stapler, but currently, it is the best high capacity desktop stapler I have found.
2670629
Great clip. Adapts well to different thicknesses. Great value
1485874
Best darn one-handed clamp on the market bar none. I have had many clamps like this purchased from many sources and in many models They heave broke, slipped, and pad protectors  fall off (I hate this). I had a couple of these that I got free with a purchase of a Jigsaw at a big box store.. I thought they were probably crap initially,  but I was wrong!.  Three years later I still have the two free ones and they are my favorite. I decided to buy 4 more based on this experience.
1858418
<div id="video-block-R3MRXARNKSCOTP" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71LKh1ur5gS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81wHlAo%2BvtS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">I am quilter and have a collection of thimbles.  This review presents the comparison of the thimbles along with images of how they fit.

Clover Leather Thimble set is made out of hard leather on top and plastic insert under it (the pink part). It is comfortable to wear, but the string that holds it together broke the first time I tried to use it (I was able to fix it by sewing it together). When I saw it in the store I liked its shape and thought I could use it to protect the tip of my finger (see photo of how I wanted to wear it) but they don't get much use as found something less fragile that works better.

I am attaching comparison and pictures of the thimbles in my collection.  The numbers in the images correspond to the numbers below.

1. Leather thimble with a metal plate (marked #1 in the photos) is my favorite, most versatile thimble. Because it is leather it become shaped to your finger and gets more and more comfortable with use. The metal plate on the tip allows to push through and not hurt your finger. It does not have an opening at the top, so it may not work for those who have long nails.

2. All leather thimble (marked #2 in the photos) is extremely comfortable, but because it has no metal parts it provides less protection. I often use it as a second thimble on the hand to protect another finger because it does not get in a way.  It has an opening at the top, so it works for those who have long nails.

3. Strip thimbles (marked #3 in the photos, the product in this listing) turned out not to be very useful.  The leather itself can be penetrated by the needle, the pink plastic insert does protect the finger. However the string that holds thimble together on the back broke very quickly.  I was able to repair them by stitching them together on the back to replace the string that broke.  As you see from the photo they don't cover the very tip of the finger, so they did not work well for me.

4. Plastic thimble provides good protection, but hard plastic makes it a bit hard to work with.  So I usually put it on only when my needle is stuck and needs an extra push. It has an opening at the top, so it would work for someone with long nails.

5. Thimble #5 is a thimble I made myself out of band-aid wrapped around my finger. I needed to protect my thumb, and my home made thimble worked best.  If you have hard time finding a good thimble, give it a try making it yourself out of Nexcare bandages.  They seem to hold the shape well, and I could put my home-made thimble on and off, so I could re-use.

6. Thimble #6 was a thumb thimble I bought, but I found that it got in the way because it was a bit too long and made my hands less agile. It has no opening at the top, so it might work for people with long nails.

So if you have to buy one thimble I would go with leather thimble with a metal plate.
1839222
I buy one of these every time I lose one. I knit in such a way that if I don't have a thimble, my fingers get very sore, and this is both comfortable for long wear and long lasting. I have never had one wear out, I just lose them.
880138
I use transparent plastic book tape to repair legal folders at work. Book tape is a notoriously annoying beast, especially in the 3-inch and 2-inch varieties, because it wants to split into useless slivers whenever possible. I got this tape dispenser as well as the 2-inch dispenser, and they are such a help. My book tape is holding together and I am wasting much less product. The price is excellent; I don't know why Scotch charges so much for their wide dispensers. I especially like the suction cups on the bottom of these dispensers. They are holding firm to my wood laminate desk and not sliding around when I pull a length of tape with one hand. The cutting blade also works very well. And to address someone else's review, 3-inch core tape fits in this perfectly. I even tried a few different brands.
3652533
Best clamps on the market.  This was adding to my 2 other pairs (that are over 10 years old and still work like new) to dedicate to my hex dead lift bar.  They lock on quickly and securely and they don't damage the chrome plating on the bars.
2998303
the thimble is perfect, I had been trying to find this for years, now my collection is complete from Martha Washinton to Michele Obama.tThank you very much.
3028529
Very high quality crimper!  Has a double bite and so far has not broken through any insulation on any kind of terminal I have used them for, including standard and heat shrink terminals.  I was using them well talking to a buddy of mine and I had to buy him a pair so he wouldn't steal mine.  These are so nice I think I might buy a pair for every one of my friends.
3800589
I am too whimpy to handle a heavy duty strimmer that uses the thicker line. For a thin line this is very strong and long lasting. Not brittle. No weird whine. Wraps easily. On my 3rd season of this stuff.
873850
These are my favorite circular needles for socks and any circular needle project.  The metal Addi uses makes them very slippery and I can knit much faster on these, not at all like the cheaper aluminum needles that I have used in the past.  The cord is very flexible for magic loop knitting and is attached smoothly to the needles. I own several pairs of Addi Lace Circulars in different sizes.  I have not had any problem with my yarn hanging up on the joint as it does on the Addi bamboo circulars.
1241783
I had the 6 inch model till somebody stole it from me on the job.  I decided to order the 4 inch model instead because the jaws are thinner than the 6 inch.  I primarily use this wrench to tighten the packing nuts on a cutting torch or to tighten different parts on my tig torch setup.  This wrench is the thinnest around which allows getting into really tight spaces.  Very well made.  I looked at Klein, Crescent, Craftsmen and others before deciding to go back to this type from Channellock.  All the other brands were so thick in the head.  It also opens up to 9/16ths instead of 1/2 like alot of the others.
4108361
I have been searching for the perfect thimble for my hand quilting. I think I have tried 95% of them.
I received this today and it now assumes FIRST position. I quilt with big stitches or utility stitches using perle thread. I am s happy quilter.
1580432
Unlike some of the other cord or cable clamping items available here at amazon, these are very high quality. They're sturdy, made of nylon (not cheap plastic), & come in a variety of sizes that fit everything from a narrow diameter extension cord to a thick cable cord. The range of diameters, as stated on the box, is 1/8 inch, to 1/2 inch.

Because they are open-ended, you have the option of not nailing them all the way shut, which allows some leeway in the size of the cord/cable they can hold, & that comes in very handy. Other types of clamps are rigid, & completely open on the wall side, therefore, they don't allow any leeway in cord/cable sizes (although you can buy them in different sizes). Once these are nailed in, they completely enclose the cord/cable, unlike other types which leave the wall side open.

Another feature I like about these, is that NO NAILS are included. Others may find that to be a disadvantage, but I don't. This saved me money in terms of not having to pay for nails I already own. Besides, one type of nail (typically, a lightweight, too-short nail supplied with other products of this type) does not always do the trick, depending on the type of material you are nailing these clamps into. For example, a wood nail is not the same as a sheetrock nail or a cement/brick nail. I need to get some of these clamps into solid plaster, & the oversize holes in these clamps let me use special screws, etc., that is not possible to do with the other types of cord/cable clamps.

This is a well-thought-out, well-constructed item, & is worth the money.
2866640
I have been using Friendly Swede Stylus' for years. The microfibre tip is much more sturdy and responsive than other materials. The long stylus takes the pressure off my wrist and is more comfortable. Great product and I will be a customer for as long as tablets still require a physical interface.