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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Cheetah Mounts AS3S 3 Tier Electronic Component Glass Shelf Wall Mount Bracket with Cable Managemen

Cheetah Mounts AS3S 3 Tier Electronic Component Glass Shelf Wall Mount Bracket with Cable Management SystemI bought this unit after seeing the reviews of the OmniMount which looked very similar. Below are the steps I took to get a huge bundle of wires cleanly running through the cable channel (will post pics shortly):

1. Place the device on the glass and run the cables through the routing hole.

2. Align the device where it will sit.

3. Mark the cables running through the hole with a line across all of them to mark where they'll be tied together.

4. Remove device, repeat 2,3 for other devices on other platforms.

5. Route all of the cables as previously marked, zip-tie'ing them togther as they work up (or down) the back of the cable channel.

I have the following sitting on the platforms:

1. Mac Mini

2. Panasonic Blu-Ray player

3. HD Tivo

The Tivo is the only device which extends past the glass, however all feet remain on the surface.

Highly recommend this mount I have 13 various cables going through the channel (coax, power, ethernet, optical audio, dvi), with a little bit more room left.

I am overall very happy with this product. It's very well built, all aluminum column and thick glass shelves. It's a very sturdy product.

The assembly was quick and easy, took all of 10 minutes before I was ready to start mounting. As other reviewers stated you do need a second person. I could have attempted it alone but it would have surely been frustrating trying to hold the all three shelves steady and screw the rod together would be quite a task. Mounting on the wall was straight forward but again required two people, one to hold and one to secure the shelf to the wall mount.

My receiver barley fits on the self like some other reviews i read. It's a standard Dolby digital 5.1 standalone receiver. about 3 years old. The feet are on it completely so that's all that really matters i guess. I don't know that I would want the selves much larger, they stick out from the wall quite a bit as it is.

I have a receiver, DirecTV HD DVR, PS3 and a Wii on the shelf system and they fit nicely with all the cables running through the cable management channel with room to spare. I think there is enough room left to squeeze even a power plug through there with a little work. My cable count is 2x HDMI (FLAT), 1x Optical, 1x Coax Audio, 6x standard gauge speaker wire, 1x Coax Satellite cable, 1x Wii component cable, 4x power cords for each of the 4 devices.

Also one other thing, I bought this to mount next to my TV on the wall not under it. I was worried that it would look funny since the TV is supposed to cover the top, but since I have a ledge around my basement wall I can't mount it below the TV. It looks quite nice as a stand alone wall shelf just to the left.

All in all i'm a happy customer!

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This is quite possibly the most difficult assembly I have had to go through for a product. The main reason for the difficulty in assembly was because of the poor materials and lax tolerances used in manufacture. For example, there are these plastic spaces used to protect the glass shelves (which are a little too small if you have an Onkyo receiver) from the metal columns, that must be threaded through 2 rods. In my package, the holes in the plastic spacers were actually slightly smaller than required to thread them through the rods. If I tried to force the rods into the holes in the spacers, the spacers cracked due to poor quality plastic. I was left using a lighter to expand the holes to get the rods through. Then, once the rods were through, there are there is a cylindrical protrusion from the holes in the plastic that are supposed to line up with slots in the metal columns. Thats fine except for the space between the 2 holes in the plastic and the 2 slots in the metal columns were off, forcing the plastic pieces to occasionally buckle. Once you finish the assembly, this problem goes away because everything gets tightened together. But honestly, assembly would have been much much much easier if more care in engineering and manufacture were taken. Once the thing was put together, I was pretty happy with it, thats why I give 4 stars to the finished product but 1-2 for assembly and fit and finish.

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I was very impressed with this shelf unit. All of these reviews about the shelves being to small to fit your components and all of that is just crazy talk. The shelves are 14 1/2 X 17 1/2 so unless you have the Gigantic Super Monster 5000...you have nothing to worry about. The unit goes together as easy as possible with 2 people One to hold the glass shelves and one to assemble and within 10 minutes which includes opening the box its done.

What you get is a sturdy frame made of real aluminum and glass shelves that are a little over a 1/4 of an inch thick So very strong.

The only negative thing is the quality of the lag bolts. I broke 2 of them but it came with extras so that worked out. Just buy some good quality lag bolts and no need to worry. The quality of this shelf is way worth it.

This is the one...Period.

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Outstanding item it really does serve it's purpose and I love Irvin my wall. But I am not that handy so I had small issues trying to assemble but for other it may have been a piece of cake. But again my cable box. Blue ray/DVD player and surround sound thanks you.

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Saturday, September 6, 2014

HyLoft 80842-10 Ceiling Storage Kit

HyLoft 80842-10 Ceiling Storage KitI bought 4 of these (2 sets) to store my obnoxiously large stock of scrap trim lumber.

Pros

Very sturdy design. Will easily support any amount of lumber I shove up there. Not as much wiggle, side to side\front to back as I've seen in similar products.

value Good price for as stout as these are.

Cons

The only place I would ding this product is the install guide. It tells you to attach the end pieces to the joists first and then assemble by connecting the remaining four pieces. Unless you are very precise with your meansurements, you'll be out or square (requiring you to twist the final assembly to join the pieces) and while the width is adjustable, the holes are 1" apart meaning you'll likely have to bend the unit a little to align the holes. Instead, I recommend attaching one end leaving the lag screws loose (about 1" protruding from the joist), assemble the unit, put the other end up to the joist, mark the holes, pre-drill and screw in.

I needed a storage solution for spare lumber that was leaning against the walls in my garage. This was it. I purchased two pair and plan to order a third. They're easy to install, very sturdy and the adjustable height and width make them a fit for almost any space. Thanks HyLoft! You've done it again.

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Several pieces arrived with small amounts of rust. Easy enough to hang and put together. I don't think I'd buy it again.

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This product is just what I need to suspend my three-piece kayak in my gargage for winter storage. I ordered four sets of them. The first one took a little to put together and installed on my gargage ceiling, but after that it is easy. I most difficult part in the installation is locating the joist and aligning the brackets correctly.

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The product wasn't as sturdy as I had expected, all pieces went together ok, but when fully assembled it didn't feel very solid. I wouldn't put 200 lbs as advertised on it?

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Monday, April 7, 2014

Craftsman Accent Tables with Shelves

Winsome Wood End Table, Antique WalnutI purchased this table in June 2007. Since then, the small split in the table top has completely warped. I know the table was inexpensive, but to become useless less than 9 months after purchase?

The fit and finish on this table are only fair. There are several gaps between the lower shelf and the legs. The finish is scratched in a few places on the top and there are many dings and knots in the wood.

On the plus side, it assembles easily to a sturdy and functional table and for the price I think it is a good buy.

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First table had a large split down the center. Didn't even unwrap the rest of the table. Ordered a replacement, which came with part of the table top glued off center, so that unfinished wood was showing around the edges. Top was also slightly warped, and had a knot hole with a crack in it that looked like it might expand over time. Liked the style of the table, but there were too many flaws, even for the, even for the relatively inexpensive price. On the plus side, both deliveries came two days after I ordered them!

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I purchased this product based on price as well as product type. I was very pleasantly surprised to find the pieces were well wrapped with no scratches or dents in the packaging. The wood is solid, the stain applied expertly and the pieces easily fit together. Tips for construction, use the directions by not attaching the legs to the top first as the shelf pieces requires the screws to be inserted first so shelf can be attached. This piece uses both screws and wood dowels on the shelf legs and due to the rather loose construction until the top is attached it is strongly urged that you use a dab of wood glue on the dowels. This will assist in keeping the legs strong along with the final attachment to the top. The piece was sturdy and elegant took only twenty minutes to construct using the pictures although the instructions were well written. One other note, this product line uses a type of screw for the shelf supports that must be screwed into the legs then threaded into the holes for the shelf after the screw cams have been inserted to capture and hold them in place. It is not a perfect system but the top will pull it all together. It is still a quality product at a very reasonable price.

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After reading ther other reviews for this table I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect. I was neither dissappointed or surprised. The table is assembled quite easily, I did have to wrap some of the packaging tape around the dowels on the legs to make them snug in the holes on the lower shelf. The assembled table looks exactly like the picture. The fit and finish of the lower shelf is not good but also not noticable for the application I have ( divider between two recliners ). The finish on the top was in good condition w/ no scratches . I wish I knew more about what to expect from all the different finishes, this antique walnut looks more "cherry"to me...

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Monday, March 24, 2014

TSM Products Stainless Steel Food Dehydrator with 5 Stainless Steel Shelves

TSM Products Stainless Steel Food Dehydrator with 5 Stainless Steel ShelvesThe most exciting thing to enter my kitchen in a long time is this stainless steel Dehydrator. Most of my raw cookbooks recommend the Excalibur 9 tray, so I got that first. It was too big and too loud for my small house (I have an open floor plan), and frankly, I found Excalibur's customer service to be lacking.

I looked and looked and couldn't find another option until I happened to notice someone talking about the Sausage Maker on a raw foods message board. After some research, I realized TSM and Sausage Maker are one and the same. Sausage Maker originated as a dehydrator for hunters to preserve their game. But raw foodists caught on and started using their dehydrators because of their high quality. TSM realized they had another market demographic and wisely took the sausage logo off the machine.

The unit itself is very good looking. It's well built and has a sexy industrial appearance for the kitchen. It's quiet-very quiet which I didn't think would matter since I like white noise, but if you are going to have something on for 20 hours in a small space, it can be really annoying if it's too loud.

The trays are high quality stainless steel and it has a timer. A timer! This is so helpful when you have something going for many hours and is surprisingly absent from many dehydrators. Their customer service is friendly and helpful, I had to call about the temperature dial--it corresponds to the chart on the top left of the machine, raw foodists will want their knob to stay within that first space on the dial in case anyone else is wondering. Also, be sure to ask for one with a little hole in the door for a thermometer probe if you want to to monitor the temperature (and you probably will).

I'm still in the experimental stage food-wise but I have had great success making crackers and cookies and veggie chips. I give you my utmost recommendation for this model. It's the nicest dehydrator I've ever seen and I've been looking like crazy. If you are embarking on your own raw foods journey or want to upgrade from your current dehydrator, or just need a fabulous gift for the raw foodie in your life, be sure to check this out.

TSM Products Stainless Steel Food Dehydrator with 5 Stainless Steel Shelves

I have recently purchased this dehydrator after looking at reviews for other machines. I must say that I did not expect to have it running almost non-stop. Thinking of new items to dehydrate. I am particualrly fond of the banana chips I give to my pet. She looks at the machine with her mouth watering.

I am happy that I purchased the all stainless steel as over time, it will hold up to hours and days of use. I was a bit surprised at the size even though the dimensions were given. It is larger than a small microwave. Fits nicely under kitchen cabinets. Looks chic with other stainess appliances.

I have searched but have not been able to find a thermometer with a probe to fit in the front cover to monitor the temperatures more closely.

* the 12 hour timer is great

* the temp control has different colored shading no numbers/ it would be good to guesstimate of the internal the temperature as it does not come with an additional thermometer

* the square design makes adding items very easy to do without falling in the middle hole like round units

* 5 trays hold a lot of items

* I wish the small manual had more info in it as some of the other units advertise (a how to begin dehydrating book would be a better draw)

* it does not get as hot as it claims to get on the outside (good thing)

* the stainless sliding up door has cut my finger it is almost like a guillatine (sp?)

* there are no accessories (fruit roll sheet or jerky seasonings or liners) included. It would have been helpful to try to help make a buying decision as I am new to dehydrating.

* the fan sounds similar to an air purifier or small floor fan while running.

I'll update when I have used the unit a bit more.

If you can afford to spend the $$ on the SS shelves, I would definitely do so.

UPDATE FEB 1, 2011

Well,

I must say I haven't grown tired of my new best friend. I noticed it has a steady on switch if you don't want to use the 12 hr timer. Missed that before.

my favorites all without sulfites

watermelon tastes like candy

bananas leathery if you dehydrate for apprx 12 hours/ crunchy if you do 24 hours

mangoes

stone fruits apricots, peaches

pineapple

blueberries

kale chips

sweet potatoes

The unit is very easy on the electric bill minimal change in my monthly bill.

Again, very happy that I purchased the stainless steel shelves. Clean up is a breeze. The fan is mounted in the back so no messy spills get on it. I haven't had to rotate shelves as every shelf appears to get equal heating.

If you are using a food that may have a high sugar content, spray the shelves with Pam and everything comes off easily.

Purchased a jerky gun and seasonings. They are the best I've ever had.

I did decide to give raw a try. There are so many possibilities with food and DESSERTS. It is a bit expensive to start your pantry off about the cost of this dehydrator.

Update April 16, 2012

Well, the dehydrator is the most used appliance in the kitchen in terms of number of hours used. I continue to dehydrate my fruits and kale chips. When making raw soups, they taste a little better when you use the dehydrator to knock the chill off. One of my better appliance investments. Instead of using cooking spay, I use parchment paper now and cleanup is even easier.

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A stainless steel food dehydrator with free shipping-could I ask for more? No! So I bought it. I wanted a dehydrator that was bpa free so I decided on this one. I was thrilled with I found this-exactly what I was looking for. The Excalibur dehydrator has great reviews but I was unsure of the material they use on their trays and fruit leather mats so I went w/ stainless and am so glad I did.

Pros

It cooks evenly-no need to rotate food/trays

It has a self stop timer so I can go to bed and empty it in the morning

It heats up quickly and the directions are clear for set up.

Things I've learned-if you remove food after the dehydrator is turned off and cool-heat it up for a minute and the food is easier to get off the trays.

Using a paper towel, lightly coat the trays w/ oil if dehydrating things like apples. They will come off a lot easier and the cook time isn't longer -even with the oil.

Look over the trays carefully for pieces of metal that weren't removed from the manufacture. I saw that this was an issue when reading online and was willing to deal w/ it b/c I wanted stainless.

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The only thing I'd change is that I'd buy the larger one. 5 trays is a lot but for the same amount of time and electricity, you can dehydrate so much more!

Next I'm going to make pickle chips:)

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I lived alone in our cabin in a remote area of Virginia while supervising building of a new house. Had lots of time on my hands to thoroughly research everything I was buying, from bathtub drains to food dehydrators. At least partially because of that, I made lots of good decisions

My TSM dehydrator arrived several months ago, but decided to wait to write review until my 1/2 acre vegetable garden came into full production. My primary goal was to dry tomatoes (I have 65 plants this year). The garden was has been late coming in, but is now in full swing, so I am drying tomatoes like mad!

My first impression of the dehydrator was that it was extremely well made and pretty to look at. My husband, with engineering background and company with large mechanical shop, was very impressed. (I understand that each of these dehydrators is custom made in a shop.)

Had decided to buy stainless steel, first because it appealed to me and, close second, food safety. Didn't want to heat food for hours on plastics. No problem with door edges or noise (see other reviews). Love the sturdy, ventilated trays, food dries evenly. However, because of food odors during dehydration, we decided even before using it for the first time to dehydrate on the back porch. Might not have been a problem inside, but we have room outside and it seemed like a good idea. Works great there.

Because of the few negative comments I had read about this item, called the manufacturer before buying. No problems contacting, excellent information and feedback regarding my questions. Couldn't have been more pleased or satisfied with that contact.

I am so glad that I made the decision to buy this product. Well made, good-looking, solid, does exactly what it is designed to do.

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I really like my TSM 5 shelf Dehydrator purchased Nov. 2011!

My Rating: ****

Great little unit for those who do not dehydrate a lot of foods at a time! However, five 16 x 14 racks can hold quite a bit.

Recommendations!

I find it best to have a "level" designated spot for the machine. Once filled, and set, leave it be. Removing the door lets the heat escape; so, you may not wish to do it, while dehydrating. Moving the unit, while the heating element is red hot can cause damage to your unit. Hot things tend to break more easily.

I suggest filling your machine up!

Dehydrating requires the same energy, whether you fill one rack, or all five.

Also, use parchment paper for those items that tend to stick!

Or, order Frogmats.

First Complaint!

You may wish to plan on using a calibrated 12" temp gauge, as TSM's temperature dial is a little tricky to set. Anything shorter may not give you an accurate reading. Or, better yet, take a look at Maverick Industry's wireless remote systems. The gauge-probe inserts through a small hole in the front door panel. I do find the thermometer often snags on whatever is inside.

Second Complaint!

The rear SS panel, supporting the motor tends to vibrate-rattle when the unit is on. TSM should have used a heavier gauge SS for the rear. I found the noise so annoying, I reinforced the motor bracket with a piece of flat steel.

Yes, I'd purchased this product again! Order it!

You will be glad you did!

Good luck!

Ron B.

Friday, February 28, 2014

Commercial 7 Shelf 22 Bin Storage Rack System

Commercial 7 Shelf 22 Bin Storage Rack SystemThis product is great. I agree with just about everything that everyone said. They can be purchased as Sam's Club for $100.00.

Over the years I've accumulated lots of tools and hardware. Because I'm not compulsively tidy, finding stuff when I need it is a big problem. My wife got me a small set of bins which helped, but I needed something larger. A bin system is far better for me than plain shelves, where there are no compartments and most of the space is empty air in between shelves. Tool cabinets are expensive and too small, and things aren't visible inside of drawers.

This rack system is the answer for me. Arrived in two days. Steel shelves are as solid as a rock. First rate quality for the money: for example, the casters even have ball bearings, and they provide a set of labels for each bin. Not the cheap plastic stuff you see in the big box stores. Went together easily in half an hour.

If you need a storage system for a lot of stuff, this is a great buy.

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I ordered two units and both of them arrived with all the plastic support rings shattered into tiny bits. No exaggeration. Even wire ties were shattered that presumably bound metal trays together were shattered. The vendor sent me replacement parts and promised to look into the problem and hopefully prevent it happening to anyone else. They also sent a follow-up email just to apologize which is why I am editing. As for the rack and bins they are easy to assemble and good quality. Wheels are very sturdy. I think the system could handle a lot of abuse. Very good deal for the price.

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This item is great so far. The bin sizes allow for many storage possibilities. The shelving unit itself is nice and sturdy and easy to assemble. The bins are strong which is great for holding heavier materials. It would be nice if the included bin dividers with this for the extra large bins, but over all a great product for the price seeing as how a lot of similar products can be very pricey.

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Lighter than the Metro wire shelving I normally buy, but perfectly sturdy with large wheels and good bins. I keep the items I use to teach sewing in it and roll it in and out of a closet at need. Very glad I bought it... puts a lot of mobile storage in a small-footprint package.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Wire World 3-Tier Rolling Cart, White

Wire World 3-Tier Rolling Cart, WhiteIf you are looking for a very sturdy cart these are not the ones but if you want one for the bathroom for a few not very heavy items these are great!

I bought this because of the size and price, and I am happy with both of those for it fits right under my pedestal sink in the bathroom. The three shelves triple the space I had under there before. However the wires are a bit too widely spaced for it to store small items without a little container. Also, the wheels are a little cheap and don't always roll. I would recommend this to a friend though, and a bonus was how easy it was to assemble.

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I bought two of these to store my garden potatoes and onions in. They are perfect for that as they allow the air to flow around them and take up little space. Probably not a good idea to purchase one if you want to store anything heavy.

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the cart seem work just OK, IF YOU put a few light items on it

there some things I don't like the product are 4 the Wheels because they don't run smooth when moving around

and also it is fall because of the weak frame cart when items on it.

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I needed something to store potatoes, onions, fruits, peanuts & etc. that was off the floor but not inside a cabinet and this works great. I put a dish towel in each tier cos I don't like onion skins dropping on the floor and it is exactly what I needed!

Sunday, July 14, 2013

Best of Times Chicago Bears Standard Package Bar

Best of Times Chicago Bears Standard Package BarWe wanted to try a bar setup without big upfront costs and this bar fits the bill. Its portabe for tailgating, yet can be setup in the basement or backyard patio very nicely. The interchangable sports teams is nice and the material it is made out of seems sturdy for the price range. We're happy with it and look forward to many fun days with it.

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