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My thoughts on choosing the right Nut Cracker for Soft Shell Nuts and Hard Shell Nuts
So you bought a handheld nut cracker, brought it home and tried to use it on a black walnut. How did that turn out? Well if it was anything like it was when I tried it, the nut went flying across the room and you pinched your finger! Believe it or not, there are many types of Nut Crackers out there. As we already know there are hand held nut crackers, but did you know there are Nut Crackers designed for soft shell and hard shell nuts? There are even electric Nut Crackers! I decided to check out different types of Nut Crackers and here is what I found.
Soft Shell Nut Crackers
This type of are best for pecans, English walnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts, etc. They're made to use just enough force to break the shell without crushing the nut. You won't even need a nut pick when you use these types of Nut Crackers. I found one that was featured on the Martha Stewart Show. It's called the Duke Easy Pecan Nut Cracker. It works great! It's adjustable for different size nuts, comes already mounted to a hardwood board and is easy to assemble. I bought one for my grandpa. He loves pecans and he says he'll never use a hand held Nut Cracker again! Soft shell Nut Crackers are on the low end of the price scale as well. I found a price range of $10.00 to $20.00
Hard Shell Nut Crackers
You'll want a hard shell nut cracker for black walnuts, hickory nuts, butternuts, etc. These usually have a longer lever so you use less effort to crack the nut. They have a place to put the nut so it won't slide and they're already mounted to a hardwood board. As long as you don't put too much pressure on the lever, the nut will not be crushed. You can use these on softer shell nuts as well. I found a product called the Hardshell Nutcracker that works the best for me. It's been made in the US since 1980. I like supporting our home economy so that's why I tried it first. It worked great for me. At first I found I was shattering some of the nuts, but when I put less pressure on the lever that stopped. Hard Shell Nut Crackers usually run around $40.00, but they last for a very long time.
Electric Nut Crackers
An Electric Nut Cracker is great if you have arthritis in your hands or you have children munching on nuts. They operate with one hand, little to no adjustment needs to be made depending on the nut size, and they're very reliable. With each rotation of the motor a nut is cracked and the nut is expelled. These are great if you need a lot of nuts cracked fast. I can already smell some home made pecan pie in my future! Due to the nature of this equipment, they are more expensive. The products I've found run between $170.00 and $370.00.Ruby Campbell
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Ducati Multistrada 620 1000 1100 soft side case mount luggage rack, saddle bag support
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Soft Touch Base Mount InsertSet of 3 $114.24 Extra Base Mount Insert (Orange) Set of 3 for the Soft Touch. Progressive Release Base. Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available. Satisfaction Ensured. |
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Warn 13917 Soft $50.99 Warn 13917 13917 Soft Winch Cover; 9.5ti; XD9000i; And X8000i Winches Mounted On The Trans4mer; Combo Kit; Multi-Mount And Flatbed Mount; |
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Serena Soft Gold Three-Light Flush Mount $256 Soft gold with blush glass and clear and pink bead accents -Materials: Metal |
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All-Weather Soft Case Bike Mount $16.94 The Universal Bike Mount offers great protection for your mobile device while riding your bike. The weather-resistant case has a clear screen which allows you use the touch screen functions on your device while in the case. |
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Warn 15639 Soft $81.94 Warn 15639 15639 Soft Winch Cover; 16.5ti Thermometric; M15000; M12000 Winches Mounted On Trans4mer; Classic Bumper; And Flatbed Mount; |
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Soft $11.95 Soft |
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Chapman Matte Nickel Three-Light Semi Flush Mount with Soft White Glass $133 Chapman Matte Nickel Three-Light Semi Flush Mount with Soft White Glass |
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Stanton Brushed Nickel Three-Light Semi Flush Mount with Soft White Glass $176 Stanton Brushed Nickel Three-Light Semi Flush Mount with Soft White Glass |
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American Standard 3985901.002 Colony Soft Deck Mount Tub Filler with Personal Shower Polished Chrome $424.04 Soft Deck Mount Tub Filler With Personal Shower. Collection: Colony. Finish: Polished Chrome. |
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RevAShelf RS5349.18DM.2 Soft Close#44; Floor Mount#44; Double BinWhite $227.56 Features heavy duty brushed aluminum selfclosing slides and builtin door mount frames. Double 35 qt. Full extension brushed aluminum softclosing slides with 100# load rating. Easy floor mount installation. Builtin door mount brackets. Instructions and hardware included. Lids sold separately. Replacement baskets available. Color: White. Dimensions: 1413/16 W x 217/8 D x 191/4 H. |
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RevAShelf RS5349.18DM.217 Soft Close#44; Floor Mount#44; Double BinSilver $255.19 Features heavy duty brushed aluminum selfclosing slides and builtin door mount frames. Double 35 qt. Full extension brushed aluminum softclosing slides with 100# load rating. Easy floor mount installation. Builtin door mount brackets. Instructions and hardware included. Lids sold separately. Replacement baskets available. Color: Silver. Dimensions: 1413/16 W x 221/8 D x 191/16 H. |
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RevAShelf RS5349.2150DM.2.15 Soft Close#44; Floor Mount#44; Double BinWhite $245.76 Features heavy duty brushed aluminum selfclosing slides and builtin door mount frames. Double 50 qt. Full extension brushed aluminum softclosing slides with 100# load rating. Easy floor mount installation. Builtin door mount brackets. Instructions and hardware included. Lids sold separately. Replacement baskets available. Color: White. Dimensions: 1413/16 W x 221/8 D x 2215/16 H. |
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RevAShelf RS5349.2150DM.217 Soft Close#44; Floor Mount#44; Double BinSilver $255.19 Features heavy duty brushed aluminum selfclosing slides and builtin door mount frames. Double 50 qt. Full extension brushed aluminum softclosing slides with 100# load rating. Easy floor mount installation. Builtin door mount brackets. Instructions and hardware included. Lids sold separately. Replacement baskets available. Color: Silver. Dimensions: 1413/16 W x 221/8 D x 2215/16 H. |
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Bracketron Inc RWA299BX Bracketron AllWeather Soft Case Bike Mount $34.45 AllWeather Soft Case Bike MountPart #: RWA299BXThe ideal solution to quickly easily and securely mount your mobile device on your bike handlebars.The Universal Bike Mount offers great protection for your mobile device while riding your bike. The weatherresistant case has a clear screen which allows you to use the touch screen functions on your device while in the case.The allweather soft case bike mount conveniently positions your mobile device on your bicycle handlebars. The ball swivel adjustment feature makes it easy to position your device for optimal viewing. Quick connect for easy on and off mounting. No tools required for installation.Features:. Monitor your speed and trip data with your device s GPS or other bike apps. Weatherresistant housing. Height and angle adjustable. Detachable case for security. Quick lock release. Easy install sets up in just seconds without tools. Compatible with most portable mobile phones and media devicesWorks Great With:. iPhones. iPods. Smartphones. MP3 Players |
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KV FEPDMKTPT Soft Close#44; Bottom Mount Waste Bins Door Mount Brackets $33.03 Optional door mount brackets. Finish: Frosted Nickel. Designed to suit any budget. High quality components. Satisfaction ensured. |
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Symphony Oil Rubbed Bronze Two-Light Flush Mount with Soft Vanilla Glass $169 -Soft Vanilla Glass |
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Expedition Rack Mount $494.99 Off Road Unlimited Expedition Rack Mount. The Expedition rack mount attaches to the front windshield hinges and rear taillight housing holes. It allows the Defender Series Rack to be mounted to both soft and hardtop equipped Jeeps. |
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SOFT CASE HOLSTER (MC9500 ORIENATION WH $59.99 Allows wall mounting of universal ceiling mount |
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Athena Large Flush Mount $81 Simplicity is a luxury with this flush mount ceiling light. The frosted glass shade attaches with bold satin brackets for a soft palette that complements any upscale d�cor. |
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Bronze Soft Curved Monorail Kit $785 Preconfigured kit contains all the hardware needed for a typical soft curved monorail installation. Includes: - Two 46" soft curve rails (78" diameter, 1/5 round, 39" radius) - Set of four end caps - Set of straight conductive connectors - Three telescoping rigid standoffs (6-10") - One surface mount transformer housing with 300W electronic transformer and 36" flexible coaxial feeder cable. |
Soft Saddlebags Talk: Buying It And Saving It
There is nothing like enjoying the ever moving scenery when you take a long hiatus on a motorcycle. But before embarking on your motorcycle multi-day tour, you have to factor in your destination, finding the spare time for your leisure pursuit and most importantly what and how to carry all your riding gear. Enter, motorcycle luggage. There are various styles to choose from. tailbags, hard saddlebags,soft saddlebags and sissybar bags also known as backrest bags or you use a combination of these.
One of the advantages of soft saddlebags are it's expandable space. You can keep cramming your stuff in and find more space to put it in. Unlike hard saddlebags you have limited space. Soft saddlebags have more flexibility while hard saddlebags are more sturdy.
Soft saddlebags are easy to carry because they are light and easily removable from the mounting system on your bike. You can simply unclip them with a simple stroke and carry them to your tent or hotel room. You can readily stow them in the closet when not in use.
One of the things you need to consider when buying soft saddlebags is to look at the number preceding denier. because it means the thickness of the thread use in soft saddlebags. the higher the number of the denier, the stronger or durable it is. It is sturdy and have serious shape -retention quality even when it is empty.
Although every motorcycle has a different mounting system, it is ideal that the fastening system stay on the bike so that you can just hop off the bags and walk away and in the next morning reinstall them without a cinch.
Soft saddlebags have the tendency to sag below if your motorcycle seat is angled and riding on bumpy roads. Make sure you invest in bag guards or loop them using zip ties or bungee cords. So they won't gravitate towards the pipes, touch any moving parts like the chains and wheels or interfere with the passenger's legs.
Soft saddlebags have top loading and side loading points of entry. With top loading bags, the whole top panel will zip open so you can go through your stuff and side loading provides the easiest access. So be sure to pack your things that you don't need during the day at the bottom and place heavy items close to the bike to preserve the motorcycle's center of mass and equally pack the same amount of weight in each bag to avoid losing control of the motorcycle's handling.
Also, they come in with rain-resistant liners. The beads of rainwater will just bead up and disperse, If you think you need more and bigger cargo containers especially if you are the kind of rider who likes to go on camping and will need to take camping equipment. You will want to consider buying a bigger motorcycle luggage like the sissy bar bags. Backrest bags comfort enhancing factor to the long hauler is totally unsurpassed. The rider can use the backrest bag for his back support especially if he or she is riding solo.
When buying backrest bags consider the specs so that all your items will fit inside. Bigger doesn't always mean better. backrest bags come in leather,vinyl and heavy-duty nylon fabrics. Most have detachable roll bags or top cases and rectangular bags with roller-wheels.
When mounting the backrest bag check if your sissybar is wide or tall enough or will it sit on the passenger seat or will it need a dedicated luggage rack. For riders who live for long journeys on two wheels, backrest bags and saddlebags(soft and hard) are great assets.
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Coca-Cola Wall Mount Bottle Opener $6.30 This is a reproduction of our classic 'Drink Coca-Cola' STARR "X" Bottle Opener. Does not carry the patent# nor the STARR "X" trademark on the bottom of the opener. But is still a great item. Perfect for your kitchen, home bar, deck or any other gathering place. This is an essential item for the beer and soda drinker. Comes with two mounting screws. Purchase a bottle cap catcher to make the bottle... |
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OXO Good Grips 6-piece Measuring Spoon Set, Black $4.78 6 measuring spoons held together with a ring. Feature large, bright, and easy to read numbers with size of each spoon. Black.... |
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Clearwave Electronic Water Softener System $150.00 Use less soap, and remove scale from your pipes - continuously, automatically and for only about in electricity a year. Clearwave is the most advanced computerized anti-scale device available today. Its computer chip is programmed to bombard water passing through your pipe with over 200 different electromagnetic low frequency pulses. These electromagnetic pulses have been scientifically proven to... |
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Culligan WSH-C125 Wall-Mount 10,000 Gallon Capacity Filtered Showerhead, Chrome Finish $26.93 Reduce Chlorine and sulphur Odor / 5 Spray Settings / Filter Life - 10,000 Gallons or 6 Months / 2.5 Gallon per Minute Flow / Chrome 10,000 gallon/ 6 month filter capacity (maximum flow rate of 2.5 gpm as required by ASME standards) Easy to install- no tools required Filter change reminder sticker included 5-year limited warranty Replacement Filter is CUL WHR140... |
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Luxe Bidet MB110 Fresh Water Spray Non-Electric Mechanical Bidet Toilet Seat Attachment $39.95 Luxe Bidets are premium quality and are a great hygienic and comfortable alternative to rough toilet papers. This model is easily attachable and detachable from any two piece standard toilet bowl. All the accessories are included such as hoses, connectors etc. The self-installation takes 10 to 15 minutes and does not require any special tools other than a normal screw driver. MB110 Model offers gr... |
