How does this product compare with the KB all in one loom? Is it easier to work with the plastic pins on the KB all in one or the metal pins on this?
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That's a hard one because they are both wonderful products! The plastic pegs are easier to work with over all. I think the basic knit that comes off the 28 inch knitting board is better for panels. The all in one I think would be easier for garments or three dementional objects like little stuffed animals. Also for beginners the all in one might be easier to learn off of. With the metal pegs they are very close together and you could easily miss winding the yarn around for your pattern. I have both boards and like both but I lean towards the 28 inch knitting board. I hope this helps. Enjoy creating!
2017712
The one I got, works very good and easy to open. I think quick release pin it is not necessary, but if it woks is ok.
981198
Its mostly metal . I use mine twice or more a week for glue ups.13000 pins and still going strong.
1860502
I have 2 different styles. Both are affordable. This one does different patterns than the one with circle dots. They compliment each other. Selector switch has different modes and does different patterns and colors. Hope this helps.
1748896
Yes if you use a smaller one they work great. It's what I suggested my daughter use when the plastic one that came with her loom broke.
559584
The pins are not installed and it comes as the kit. The pins are stamped and laid out on a continuous strip that you break them off of. They are the large pins. I was a bit disappointed in the pins actually. I'm a much bigger fan of the solid pins but you need a more expensive tool to crimp the solid pins.
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Sorry, John, but I really don't know. All my hardware is the high-end Baldwin. I do have two Kwikset gate locks, but the keys for those are completely different than the Baldwin keys. I have no idea whether they are KW1, however. I love the Baldwin keys. They are made of nickel, and are much harder than brass keys. When I re-keyed my house, I took the keys to a good locksmith to have them cut. Much better job than the local hardware, and less than half the price.
1128588
I am thinking of doing the same thing. I assume you did this for easy assemble/disassembly which is my problem with limited space? Did it work with 7/32" pins and would you recommend it?
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About that micro-switch issue. Can just about guarantee that at least one of the plastic nibs will break as you try to remove it. One person used epoxy to put it in place. I broke off only one of the two pieces and I was able to use a cable tie to hold it in place. That has worked just fine during the last several months.
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At local stores it is a lot easier to find pins, brackets and supports with 5mm diameter and the variety is better. BTW, due to those product's tolerances, I prefer to use 4.9mm or even 4.8mm drillbits which hold pins nicer and work well with this jig.
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I love mine. You can screw it into a metal door if you tap into it first. I tried more than one and this was the number one best of any of them I tried!
595517
I like using sewing pins. You can't really see them, they don't leave large holes like nails or tacks and they are very secure.
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If you build cabinets, furniture or any think to do with joining wood the one I would recommend is the K4 or K5. The K5 is the newer version which incorporates some innovative additions. The other jigs in the system are more portable, but a lot slower to use. The K4 is perfectly adequate for my shop. Buying the kit and the "briefcase" of screws will get you up and rolling fast. The video is very enlightening. Good luck. The R3 Jr. is fine for casual use and some specialty uses as explained in the offering but if you do a lot of woodworking with Kreg the K4 & 5 are more accurate and repeatable. If you build cabinets, furniture or any think to do with joining wood the one I would recommend is the K4 or K5. The K5 is the newer version which incorporates some innovative additions. The other jigs in the system are more portable, but a lot slower to use. The K4 is perfectly adequate for my shop. Buying the kit and the "briefcase" of screws will get you up and rolling fast. The video is very enlightening. Good luck. The R3 Jr. is fine for casual use and some specialty uses as explained in the offering but if you do a lot of woodworking with Kreg the K4 & 5 are more accurate... » Read More If you build cabinets, furniture or any think to do with joining wood the one I would recommend is the K4 or K5. The K5 is the newer version which incorporates some innovative additions. The other jigs in the system are more portable, but a lot slower to use. The K4 is perfectly adequate for my shop. Buying the kit and the "briefcase" of screws will get you up and rolling fast. The video is very enlightening. Good luck. The R3 Jr. is fine for casual use and some specialty uses as explained in the offering but if you do a lot of woodworking with Kreg the K4 & 5 are more accurate and repeatable. « Show Less
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It depends a lot on how much time you have to work on it of course, and how large the item you are making is, but for me it's pretty fast. I always had trouble using the needles, so I would quit quite often, with the loom it;s very easy to just add a row real quick, or sit down with it for a couple of hours. I enjoy mine much more than I did using needles.
1997221
That person may have a defective one. Mine works just great and the pin definitely rolls independently of the handles. I highly recommend it!
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I have the k4. K5 blows it out of the water. The k5 is a bigger but the clamping function from the drilling side is a must. The k4 requires to reach over the piece if work. Sucks when the pieces are big. The auto clamp function is great. K4 you have to adjust constantly.
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There are not pins like many timers have, you just flip the little (tiny) levers out for on, and in for off. I actually like this a lot- I generally lose the pins!