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Easily Turn a $200 Blade Into a Butter Knife! by zero_ Pros: A quick sharpening gadget that comes with the gimmick of an adjustable sharpening angle. But...
Cons: ...Slop in the adjustment mechanism means it can't actually make anything very sharp. On the surface, the melodiously named Smith's 50264 Adjustable Knife Sharpener (and its very closely related cousin, the Edgeware 50146) is an interesting idea: It takes the ...
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Jun 5, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Bridgestone E-5--Smooth Distance by berniez40 Pros: Soft, Fairly Long, Easy To Get Airborne, Workable for a 2-piece
Cons: Awfully pricey for what you get. A few reviews ago, when I wrote about a golf ball which sported the once ubiquitous 432 dimple pattern, I mentioned that the original version of this ball sported that same dimple pattern and simply substituted a Urethane cover as opposed to everyone ...
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Jun 5, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Park Home Repair Stand – Not just for the well-equipped mechanic, consider Father’s Day by pestyside Pros: Sturdy, Stable, Versatile, Lots of adjustment features, Solid
Cons: Expensive but worth it Riding with increasing distance, time and effort demands more from my bike, especially as monthly totals creep over 400 miles – the chain needs more attention, the chain rings need frequent cleaning and the derailleur often screams for minor ...
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Jun 6, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Blinded by the light by johnsonjake Pros: Sturdy, colorfull and shiny!
Cons: Only has one strap instead of two. I am a long time swimmer who would like to keep his vision as long as he can. There are many fashions aviable when it comes to goggles, but I prefer the Mr. Smith look. So when I bought these goggles, my dream was full filled. I believe that these ...
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Jun 10, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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The CYMA CM022 Air Soft Gun: Solid Manufacturer Entry Level Price by donnatheo Pros: Entry level cost
Light weight Battery and magazine included Reliable Realistic look Cons: Limited life span Lower muzzle velocity Battery requires some maintenance I bought this airsoft gun for my son, an airsoft enthusiast, a few years ago. Our family will occasionally join him in target shooting. He has since purchased a few of his own guns, but still keeps this one in working order. I asked his opinion on it, ...
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Jun 6, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Sector 9 Northern Lights - Great Longboard by donnatheo Pros: great carving, durable, looks cool, fun ride, deck camber, unique vertical ply
Cons: not a downhill board, bearings aren't very high Abec rating Recently my son wanted a longboard so he could go riding with his friends. We both did a lot of research and this last Christmas I bought him the Sector 9 Northern Lights Longboard. This board has gotten a lot of use and has held up well. He is ...
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Jun 6, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Boston Red Sox Pride From Wincraft by toiletoctopus Pros: Boston Red Sox, Attractive Decals, Perfect Size, Red Colors Used
Cons: None Back in the Jurassic Period, I was born in Boston, and forced to move to Virginia with my parents. It was traumatizing, as I still have an unsinkable thirst for the "dirty water from the river Charles." Going back to "Bean Town" yearly to visit my ...
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Jun 7, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Ontario Freedom Fighter - Great Knife - Made in USA by George_Chabot Pros: Solid, Carbon steel, Easily sharpened, Reasonably priced
Cons: Not more like this made in the USA Ontario Freedom Fighter knife is made by Ontario Knife Co of Ontario New York, a USA manufacture that made knives for the military in World War 2. The most familiar knife was of the KA-BAR pattern. Ontario was one of the four ...
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Jun 7, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Coleman Lantern Mantles by yakkowarner Pros: Easy to use and install.
Cons: Fragile after first usage. I prefer a gas powered lantern to a battery operated on if I need a lot of light for a long time; in the outdoors. You don't want to use this indoors. But unlike an electric lantern, a gas lantern needs mantles. These mantles can be used with either ...
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Jun 7, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Kelty Game Table: Bring Chess/Checkers and Cards Camping by toiletoctopus Pros: Does work for card games, Chess, Checkers, Surface Area for playing, Height
Cons: Cheap steel legs, Bagging, Quality Control Concerns When out camping, I love to drink, and play chess or checkers. While I'm far from being a "Chess Master," its a fun game to play, especially when boozing it up with my buddies. The Kelty Soft Table, Large Size seemed an excellent idea. ...
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Jun 8, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Easton Stealth Core Bat Bag, Disappointing in Quality and Service by JBduckling Pros: Reasonably priced for a mid-capacity, average bag for a pre-teen select player.
Cons: Lack of customer service, seams ripping, should last longer than a month. Our U-12 team this season, purchased a dozen of the Easton Stealth Core baseball bat bags for uniformity and quality, hoping to last more than a season. The purchase was made through a local sporting goods store, a good backer of the team, along ...
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Jun 9, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Lyman Reloading Dies 40 S&W & 10mm Auto: Made in USA by George_Chabot Pros: Solid, Made in USA, Made of long lasting Carbide
Cons: More people ought to reload These reloading dies are by Lyman, an American company with years of experience in the production of reloading equipment for sportsmen that like to save money and shoot more accurately by rolling their own ammunition. These dies are a ...
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Jun 9, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Biometric Technology Safely Secures Guns: Barska Quick Access Biometric Rifle Safe by smiles33 Pros: * Safely secures firearms from children and intruders
* Biometric technology is cool Cons: * Not fire-proof * Lacks lighting or fabric lining * Quality control issues We are white-collar professionals living in the suburbs of one of the most liberal pockets of the country. We identify more with Democrats than Republicans (i.e., socially liberal but fiscally moderate). We have two young daughters. We have ...
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Jun 10, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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External vs. Internal Frames for Backpacking - Part 2, Internal Frames by morilla In Part 1, I addressed the concept behind external frame pack ...
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Jun 18, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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A Clean Chain is a Happy Chain, Part 2: Park Tool Citrus ChainBrite by scmrak Pros: gets chains, cassettes, and other parts sparkling clean
Cons: might be tough on paint, requires some thought to dispose of properly The conscientious cyclist knows that a clean chain is a happy chain. Either I’m getting more conscientious in my old age or paying $50 for a new chain and having to worry about the rest of the drivetrain bothers my frugal nature. Either way, ...
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Jun 6, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Softspikes Black Widow Q Fit Cleats---Ouch What A Bite! by berniez40 Pros: Durable, Easy To Install, Lock Into Place Easily, Fairly Priced
Cons: I didn't use them the first few times. I have an old set of Bite Golf shoes that I prize for their amazing fit and comfort. Sadly, Bite Golf Shoes are no longer made, and I have nurtured this pair along for sometime. I even bought a more expensive pair of shoes from a ...
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Jun 10, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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The Lifetime 34 X 34 fold in half camping table is good enough for me by texas-swede Pros: Practical, portable, versatile, easy to fold and unfold, granite off white color, and semi-robust.
Cons: Looks a little cheap like most camping tables, semi-robust. 20 delicious craft beers, a bottle of Romanian Brandy (Palinca), a bottle of Swedish specialty liquor (Brännvin), 16 spicy sausages, 12 donuts in a box, an apple pie, a key lime pie, corn chips and salsa, condiments, paper plates and utensils, ...
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Jun 10, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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World's Best Longboarding Wheels-Abec11 Gumballs by donnatheo Pros: Slide well
Fast Carve well Great for downhill Cons: May experience wheelbite on smaller boards The Abec11 Gumball wheels are the best longboarding wheels for several reasons that have to do with their construction and not just their cool color! I purchased these wheels for my 15 year old son for his birthday a while back. He told me they are ...
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Jun 11, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Omron HJ-323U Tri-Axis Pedometer - It Keeps you Alert by pestyside Pros: Data upload capability, Modes, 22-day log, Midnight resetting
Cons: Bulky size, Clip not very secure, Concern about loss Current fitness thinking claims that aerobic, high-intensity exercising for one hour a day is good, but becoming completely sedentary for the remainder of the day erases those benefits. The question then becomes how much do you move during the day? When ...
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Jun 12, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Springfield XD Paddle Holster One Piece. A compact efficient holster. by stroppy100 Pros: One size fits all Springfield models. Durable and is easy to wear.
Cons: Buy an Allen Wrench to make them fit! Many holsters abound out there and there are choices aplenty in looking for a reliable holster for your weapon. The Springfield XD Paddle Holster One Piece is the standard open-end design holster that is supplied in the box when you buy a ...
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Jun 12, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Shooting Star Classic Magazine - 45 Government Model by George_Chabot Pros: OEM quality, works like it should
Cons: You can never have too many magazines These magazines from Shooting Star fit the standard Colt 45 Government Model Automatic Pistol, the M-1911AI, Kimber, Springfield, Dan Wesson, and all other clones of the standard Colt Government Model 45 automatic pistol. The original magazines ...
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Jun 12, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Save Your Back With a Coleman Comfortsmart Twin Airbed by badbonz0007 Pros: Easy to use and is inexpensive.
Cons: Pump does not stay attached while inflating. Anyone who needs an extra bed for company or just to hide from your spouse’s snoring then this is the product that you should purchase. This comfort smart airbed twin mattress will only cost you about $20 at any of your local big box stores. All ...
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Jun 13, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Neiko Safety Ear Muffs do the job, but painfully. by stroppy100 Pros: Cheap Cheap Cheap and they DO cancel noise well enough.
Cons: Tight on the ears, no width adjustments. I must say I didn’t pay much attention to ear muffs when I bought these Neiko Safety Ear Muffs. They come in various colors and are ultra-cheap to buy. Now I see why. Don’t get me wrong, they work quite well and meet ANSI S3.19 ...
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Jun 13, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Gamma Ballhoppette.....ehhhhhh errrr ummm.... by bradshawcl Pros: it works will pick up balls, hold them
Cons: stupid handles that pop out, uncomfortable, tad heavy. My daughter recently took up tennis, and sometimes we go to the court and practice. Having just a couple of balls was rather annoying and seems like all we did was chase balls more than anything else, so I thought by getting a ball hopper we could take ...
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Jun 14, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Bucket o what? by bradshawcl Pros: Works for practice, not as expensive
Cons: heavier and don't bounce as high as others. My kid has been learning to play tennis this summer and so we’re rather new to the sport. Also seems like my part of the world tennis isn’t the most popular sport so there’s not much to choose from in the stores. I wanted a great big ...
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Jun 14, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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