DAP Plastic Latex Wood Filler -- easy, effective, economical
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Impressive for an Amazon Add-on-Item...

I used this to fill old nail and screw holes, cracks and smaller missing wood sections on redwood railings and balusters. Spreads well, smooth. The results were perfect -- the filler sanded flush (I used an orbital, 5 seconds per hole), and then stained the entire railing. No priming needed. The end result was a smooth surface, no detectable surface irregularities.

This filler spreads well, but over the course of several weeks (or repeated opening of its plastic container that does not seal all that well) it begins to dry out, gets kind of crumbly. The remedy is to dip your putty knife in some mineral spirits (just wet it), then remix the filler. Repeat (dip and mix) until the end result regains its flexible consistency -- it should spread like butter.. I found this remedy can be done repeatedly.

Filler dries to an almond color, so I recommend a solid stain/paint or else this will likely show through unless you are finishing with a darker solid color.

Filler shows NO sign of shrinkage, and accepts my dark solid stains just fine (oil based Cabot). In fact, when the railing is re-installed there is no apparent sign it has been renovated.

Putty knife: Amazon Add-on-Item Wagner Pro-Grip Flex Putty Knife 1 1/2 inches (recommended)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I1QDXO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I needed to attach a pewter Christmas ornament  that weighed 1.5 oz to card stock paper, which fit inside a clear plastic bag, and would be displayed vertically.

These adhesive squares did the trick. I probably could have used a medium tack vs these high tack squares. Mainly because it was a little bit of effort to get the adhesive off the ornament. However, not a single customer wrote in complaining - so I guess it worked out okay.

What was important was the medium profile, as this gave us just the right amount of "lift" to tuck the hanging ribbon behind the ornament in the packaging.

While 3000 squares is more than we'll use in the next 5 years, the price per square was too good to pass up  it also meant I didn't have to worry about wasting a few along the way from various mistakes, etc.
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This Japanese masking tape works great as masking tape.  However, it also works very well as a paper embellishment.  It's easy to work with, and stays where I put it.  I have also found that it's useful in my studio.  I can mark my tools with bands of this tape, and (with a couple of layers) it stays in place, even when I wash my tools.  I have also folded an edge and used it to make a grip, and it works great for that, too.

The adhesive is significantly better than regular beige masking tape.  The stickiness seems to be less than regular masking tape, but not by much - just enough that you can reposition the tape on a piece of paper without tearing it.  It's very even, though, and thin, which makes using it on shapes easier than regular masking tape.  Once I used this tape I was hooked, and have been buying various widths and colors since it's so useful.
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This is a breeze to mix and produces an even consistency without grit. Application was smooth without significant bunching. I applied to marbled paper on book binders board and was impressed at the lack of wrinkling / bunching which I had experienced with acid-free PVA adhesive. I won't be turning back now and have learned the error of my adhesive ways. From now on I will be using methyl cellulose for marbled paper and PVA for book cloth projects.
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This tape is easy to use and is very economical when you are producing cards with multiply layers.
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Economical way to refill the dispenser, instead of throwing away the dispenser after only one use.
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very useful product, recommend to use someone's help wrapping
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Excellent glue for attaching Photo Etched parts to plastic models. Best solution I've found to working with PE.
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This is great for detailed gluing in my card making. Easy to fill--from a huge Sobo bottle--and use. I've had it for a couple of months and used it often. The tip does not clog, even if it's several days between uses. I once had the metal tip come off when I tried to remove the plastic cap, but a quick fix with needle-nosed pliers removed the tip from the cap, and the tip was easy to re-insert into the bottle. Have used it frequently since and that has never happened again. I plan to buy more for my other types of glue.
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Many craft glues claim to dry quickly, dry clear, be washable, etc., etc., but fail to live up to their claims.  I was using Gorilla Glue for many of my projects until I started working with origami, and needed a glue better suited to paper.  I'm impressed with this adhesive.  The tip is longer than many which makes it easy to get it down into projects without using an orange stick or toothpick.  It dries very quickly and clear.  It's also very low odor which I really like.  It does get a star off though for price.  Maybe the seller adds in the cost of shipping with the glue, but you can purchase this at any local craft store for about $2.50.  If you don't live anywhere near a crafting store, buying this adhesive here online might be worth the cost of gas. Aside from the cost, one of the best crafting glues I've ever used.
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I bought a variation of this kit at a local home improvement outlet, same manufacturer but with 10 planks and hardware.  The price was only $83, so shop around before you buy.  Plastic planks are a major advantage to me, since I don't want to worry about replacing rotting wood.  The kit components appear to be sturdy and went together easily, though screwing the connectors on to each end was tedious (use a drill).  The planks are only 5-1/2 inches high, so unless you are planting a tiny flower bed you will need to stack them, but this is really easy to do. I'm starting with a 2-high stack, but you can add additional planks if you need them at any time.  It took me two afternoons to assemble my raised bed out of two kits.  In all, this is a great product.
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Simple to use.  Efficient way to fill reels quickly.
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As a seamstress and generally DIY-oriented person, it pains me to take my shoes to someone else for sueding. At the same time, I really can't tolerate working with the chemicals in any adhesive strong enough to hold shoes together. This product is the perfect solution for both of those issues! The suede is easy to apply (the included directions are good), it looks nice and it has held up very well so far in use. There is a mild chemical odor from the adhesive, but it dissipates fairly quickly and it has not produced any symptoms in me (such as burning eyes, headache or dizziness). The two negatives are the price and the size of the sheets. The price does not represent any savings over having a local contact suede the shoes for me. Even so, I like the convenience of being able to do it myself rather than coordinate with someone else. The size of the sheets works fine for a pair of my shoes, but it is too short to make a full sole for my husband's size 12 shoes. I wish there were an option for 8.5" x 14" sheets.
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I used to prime formica top on furniture, then top coated with regular latex paint.  Easy to work with & the smell is not that bad.
I would use again for sure.
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This is a bulk supply of BAZIC's fine basic larger plastic or vinyl coated paper clips. They are "Jumbo" size, which is 1 7/8 inches long, just under two inches, and smaller than the "giant" size, which is a full two inches. I think they are easy to use and convenient, and am very happy that they don't rust. Since they are multi-colored you can use them for color coding documents (all of one project in red, for example, and a different project in blue).

These retail individually currently (2013) for just over $3 per pack (check to see at the time you order this), so the savings here is substantial! Great bulk purchase for office or classroom.

Recommended.
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Bought these to laminate some flimsy ID cards that I had in my wallet, including my Medicare card and a dental card.  These double-sided laminate sheets worked great, and were easy to use.  The package only contains 5 sheets, but at this price, who cares.  The free shipping was an added bonus.
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I make a lot of handcrafted greeting cards and use different types of embellishments:  bows, die cuts, small charms, paper flowers, etc.  I prefer using a non-liquid adhesive because I don't have to wait for drying.

So I tend to use a lot of "dot"-type adhesives, and I find that Zots are probably the best on the market.  With the different sizes offered, I can always find just the right size to attach a small bow or tiny die-cut flower.  This 1/8" size gets used a lot for my more delicate embellishments, and 325 dots lasts a long time.  Easy to use, too.

Very happy with these, and I'll continue ordering them as long as the price remains reasonable.