excellent purchase, just beware what replacement spools you buy
581183
This trimmer is great.  WOrks just as promised. However do NOT take the amazon advice of picking up the replacement spools, as we did, and pay extra only to find that the spools are SINGLE and this trimmer uses a DOUBLE cord on the trimmer end.  Apart from that incredibly frustrating waste, this trimmer is powerful and does the job beautifully.
2508380
Beware of this manufacturer for this particular type of wire.  I purchased several spools at Home Depot with similar quality issues that other buyers posted below.  Then I decided to buy the Amazon supplied version and same issue, multiple shorts in the wire rendering the spool completely useless.  I have purchased many items from Amazon and this is only the second issue I have had with defective merchandise.
1765695
Please note though three spools of thread are pictured you are only purchasing one spool. It is good quality and works great with my machine. Shipment was not as quick as I would have liked but it was more convenient than going to the store.
172189
great price on this item, works like it should, while it is a small spool, it is the manufacturer who made the machine that it fits into not this company which is making an affordable product to allow me to use my machine affordably.

will gladly re buy this again when my supply requires me to... but since there are so many in the box, that will be a while
657150
Note: See Update below.

I bought this system AFTER spending several hours fishing some CAT 5 cable from attic to lower floor. I tested the rods in the same situation and see that the job would have been trivial rather than frustrating had I bought this BEFORE the job. I look forward to the next test.

My only disappointment is that my package was missing a few components, most notably the lighted bullnose tip. I can buy this separately, but it's rather expensive. It would have made a nice extra in the original purchase. My package was also missing some extra bullnose tips, and a finger-pick gadget used to release the inter-rod connections. I didn't want the hassle of repacking the rods and retuning to Amazon, so I'll just live with my disappointment.

Otherwise, this is a very well made and useful wire-fishing system. Just be sure to check the package when it arrives.
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Update:  Oct 13 2012:  Rather than live with disappointment, I contacted the manufacturer via their website's email support to ask for help. I was delighted with the prompt reply, and even more delighted when the missing parts were shipped to me right away. So I've revised the product review to 5 stars based on both the high quality product as well as the excellent customer support from Labor Saving Devices. Don't go cheap when buying wiring rods: get the good stuff by choosing Labor Saving Devices.
2393427
I think these large spools of bobbin thread are great!  I know some people prefer the 90 wt, but I've had absolutely no problem with this, and my designs are stitching out beautifully.  And, it's a bargain to boot!
2859203
Wish I could buy a bag of the shorter spools - instead of the assortment.  Working with the assortment inspired a number of great outcomes, instead of going with original vision, which wouldn't have happened otherwise.  I do love these spools, and look forward to playing with them some more.
2481171
The filament works well, but I had to make a new axle to mount the spool on as it was not the same as the ones supplied by Makerbot.
4743847
In fact it was not NEW, as I told amazon the packaging was not proper for 1, for 2 a new spool is not wrapped in loose plastic wrap.  That brand in question comes with a tight plastic shrink wrap around the spool and or tight clear tape.  For 3 the spool was also loose and unraveled partially. For 4 the wire had been cut on both sides and one side was cut a small bit shorter,  for 5 the shielding on the other wire was removed about 1/2 inch and the wire appears to have been twisted by hand. And for 6 the spool looks to have been drop kicked more than one time and is not round at all!  And for 7 the cr&egrave;me fresh topping THE WIRE IS A FEW FEET SHORT! I have purchased C&E before and they are always on the dot with there labeled footage! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! And one more thing the seller had the audacity to ask what was wrong with my order of new wire! BEWARE of PANDABOOKS1978, price was too good to be true apparently!
987260
I called Amazon and they are changing the picture to reflect the 50 ft.  I was afraid to order it and pay more than necessary for a 30 ft spool, but as it turns out, it is a 50 ft spool as the description states.
2187776
i got a spool of #69 t70, needed to fix a messenger bag. this is a little heavier than standard thread, but not too big. just the right size for fixing heavier guy stuff...lol. and the od green is a good match. if you are going to try to use this in a sewing machine you will need a regular size spool cause this thing is huge by comparison...lol.
3614300
This wire is awesome, works great for all manner of wiring, especially where you need a high capacity flexible wire.  I wish it was sold by the spool...
496238
the clip was exactly like the one it was replacing. The wires however were incorrect. My application had one large battery wire and two wires each to each of the other connections.the replacement pigtail had only one wire to each of the other connections and the wires on it were smaller gauge. My solution was to swap connectors without any splicing at all.since that was all I needed.
4185588
WARNING! - YOU ONLY GET THE TWO TERMINAL COIL.

WHIRLPOOL P/N 279834 is for both coils. - DO NOT BUY THIS
2381303
The fishing reel itself is a great little product.  This edition of this model was only made for a year or two, but this reel is a great little reel.  I compare it favorably with the Shimano Stradic FJ model, have both, both are very similar and solid.  I bought one in '10, and had wished I had purchased more of them, when I found this listing I was very excited and ordered another.  I actually purchased this discontinued model at a good price here considering this reel is no longer made, but was somewhat disappointed with the product I received.  While mechanically the reel will be fine, and work as well as the other size of the same model I have.  The product delivered leaves something to be desired.  It was sent from this seller(not amazon) without the manufacturers box.  What came with it is not the nice spool shown in the picture above with the reinfoced lip, it came with only the spare(aluminum) spool provided. And to top it off that spool is damaged around the edge of the lip and unusable.  You can contact quantum and get a new spool delivered for $36, but would have been nice to know up front you are not getting the full product with all accessories.  Is it still a good deal?  Maybe?  It was worth it for me to pay another $36 on top of this price to order the spool, but I am quite fond of the product itself from prior use.  Buyer beware here.  Also the negative seller feedback was not posted to their account - go figure huh?
3942072
Sears does NOT carry the replacement spools in the store. There is not even a spot on the shelf for them.  Another awesome management decision.  These are not common with any of the other styles of spools available either at Sears, Home Depot, Lowes, etc.
3596360
Easy to install, and the included bolts are definitely a bonus; I broke one of the old bolts while removing the old spindles because the bolt was too rusted.  However, although the two units were nearly identical, one of the units had a shorter spline on the axle where the pulley attaches and didn't fully fit into the pulley, leaving me a little concerned that the spline might shear out from the pulley, but it is probably OK.  Too bad that both units didn't come with the longer splines.