Folding Helping Hand Long-Reach Pick-Up Gripper - Light Weight Aluminum Body
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Folding Helping Hand Long-Reach Pick-Up Gripper - Light Weight Aluminum Body
Customer Review: Cheap, flimsy product
Summary: 1 Stars
I actually ordered and received two of these, one being held in reserve. I need to use a grabber frequently, as I'm not allowed to bend over - "hip precautions". I had had a couple of good ones which eventually wore out, which my wife had found at Wal-Mart. I couldn't find any foldable ones in local retail stores any more. So I searched the internet and came up with the ones pictured here. When they arrived they seemed very flimsy. I'm still using the first one and haven't yet needed the one in reserve. It's very light weight, when opened doesn't lock sucurely into position, the gripper cups won't close too firmly and so on. Next time I need to buy such a thing (and they all wear out eventually) I'll go to a different source I found on the internet. On that site such items are more expensive but I'm sure much better.Customer Review: Heavy
Summary: 2 Stars
I have a neuromuscular disease and am in a power chair. I can't live without reachers in every room. I constantly drop things that I can't reach from my chair. This brand of reacher is way too heavy for me.I have found the "Nova reachers" the best. They're very light (24-42") and the full hand trigger is easy and I find the hook very useful. It also hangs most anywhere. Also, they don't lock which is more of a benefit than detriment...the locking is a pain. Check them out before you buy. Nova Reacher - 32 Inch Dragon, Brushed Aluminum. Nova Reacher Dragon 24 Inch, Silver/blackCustomer Review: poor craftsmanship
Summary: 2 Stars
After less than 2 weeks, the folding mechenism gave out, resulting in the use of tape to keep the gripper from collapsing while in use. Less than 1 week later, the handle control for the gripper broke while picking up a piece of paper. As a vital and more than useful item for a person who cannot bend down to pick up dropped items, our gripper was yet again subject to home repair and now has been wired and drilled and taped together in order for it to fit it's function. I would not buy another of this brand nor recommend it to a friend. No fault to the distributor, the overall design of the item does not stand up to its needed function.
DawnMarie Twiggs
Customer Review: a big disappointment
Summary: 1 Stars
I recently had hip surgery and will not be able to bend very far for quite a while. I purchased this gripper and two others of a different brand. A friend also lent one to me. I have found them all very useful and effective, except this one. The button that is supposed to lock the bar when extended did not work, and as I reached for something, the bottom half of the gripper would come lose. Also, within a week, one of the suction cups came off, and the whole thing became totally worthless. I was disappointed because I really need one that folds up for when I go shopping, but I'll have to find a different brand. I wouldn't waste my money on this model again.Customer Review: INFERIOR PRODUCT-FOLDING GRABBER
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased two of these Grabbers and both had serious problems. In the middle of the bar there is a mechanism to lock the length in place. On one of the units the button that you push to lock it was rolling around in the box and had to be repaired, which I did. When you squeeze the trigger on the other one the suction cups close and won't release the item you picked up. This happens each time you use the grabber without sliding the lock that allows you to hold an item without continuing to squeeze the trigger. I would not advise anyone to purchase this grabber.