General Brand Clothes Pins - Wood, with Spring - Pack of 50
Securing reflectors, gel filters, negatives, prints, fabric, etc., doesn't get any simpler than with this age-old, natural solution. Also great for use as clips for drying film and prints in your darkroom.
Package of 50 wooden, spring clothes pins.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
75%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (4)
- Durable (3)
Cons
- Flimsy (5)
- Weak (5)
Best Uses
- General purpose (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)
Most Liked Positive Review
Phenomenal Product
With this product, General Brand has done a phenomenal job of creating a clothespin/C-47 that is not only rugged, functional and durable, but sold at a price that won't break the bank...Read complete review
With this product, General Brand has done a phenomenal job of creating a clothespin/C-47 that is not only rugged, functional and durable, but sold at a price that won't break the bank for everyday folks.
Long gone are the days of overpriced C-47s reserved only for professionals shooting large scale productions. Now the everyday consumer can use the same C-47 that the pros are using on their own productions, opening the market to new artists with refreshing creative ideas.
Sure, the pros probably aren't happy that Average Joe has much better camera, audio, color correction, editing, and now, C-47, resources than in the past, but as Bob Dylan said, "The Times They are A-Changin," and perhaps that's more true nowadays than ever before.
I've been using these C-47's fairly heavily for the past two months, and overall, they've been perfect. Apart from the scuffs and scratches of everyday use, the products haven't lost any spring strength and still keep hold well on [relatively] heavy applications.
I'll obviously have to monitor their condition over the next year or two, but considering the great price, it wouldn't be a big deal at all to get more if some start to fail. However, kudos to General Brand's craftsmanship-- I don't see that happening anytime soon.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Not Great
I bought these for securing gels and defusers onto professional lighting equipment. I did not like it because the pins are smaller than they look and the construction is poor. Some pins snapped out ...Read complete review
I bought these for securing gels and defusers onto professional lighting equipment. I did not like it because the pins are smaller than they look and the construction is poor. Some pins snapped out of my fingers when clipping and broke.
Perhaps it would work well enough to hang prints and negatives to dry, since those are very light. For gels, diffusers, cloth, etc, which are a bit heavier, I would not recommend. As an example, you would not be able to hang jeans to dry with these.
My comment is that you get what you paid for... these were inexpensive and that is what I got as far as quality.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 13 customers
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Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
I use clothes pin to attach gels to lights/barn doors.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Flimsy
- Weak
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
When it comes to hanging diffusion, there really is no other option.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Special Events
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
they worked like expected!!! lol
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
What can you really say about clothes pins (C47s)? I prefer wood because it's durable and doesn't heat up. I use this for lighting and various other things. These works great for me.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Really Cheap
- Wood
Cons
- Flimsy
- Termites
- Weak
Best Uses
- Drying Clothes
- Gaffing
- Gripping
- Lighting
- Practical Jokes
- Protecting Against Odors
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
Not all C47s are created equal. And these ones are certainly less equal. But as C47s, you just throw them away after they have broken during the first use. They're so cheap they're practically free. At least they come in a pack of 50.
Also, it doesn't matter where you get them, they are all made poorly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
These can hold any gel.. I put them up against anything you can buy at the local grocery.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
- Weak
Best Uses
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
Fell apart and did not hold as well, cheaply made.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Cheap
Cons
- Flimsy
- Weak
Best Uses
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
These C-47s lack the clipping power I'd expect from a decent clip. They feel like they'll break pretty soon. At least there are 50 of them.
Pros
- Attach Securely
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
Never worry about leaving behind expensive clips and you can use them to hang your laundry, win win!
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
- Weak
Best Uses
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
I bought these for securing gels and defusers onto professional lighting equipment. I did not like it because the pins are smaller than they look and the construction is poor. Some pins snapped out of my fingers when clipping and broke.
Perhaps it would work well enough to hang prints and negatives to dry, since those are very light. For gels, diffusers, cloth, etc, which are a bit heavier, I would not recommend. As an example, you would not be able to hang jeans to dry with these.
My comment is that you get what you paid for... these were inexpensive and that is what I got as far as quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- cheap
- Durable
- Functional
- Reliable
- Rugged
- Strong
- Use them for everything
- Well crafted
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Nearly every application
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
With this product, General Brand has done a phenomenal job of creating a clothespin/C-47 that is not only rugged, functional and durable, but sold at a price that won't break the bank for everyday folks.
Long gone are the days of overpriced C-47s reserved only for professionals shooting large scale productions. Now the everyday consumer can use the same C-47 that the pros are using on their own productions, opening the market to new artists with refreshing creative ideas.
Sure, the pros probably aren't happy that Average Joe has much better camera, audio, color correction, editing, and now, C-47, resources than in the past, but as Bob Dylan said, "The Times They are A-Changin," and perhaps that's more true nowadays than ever before.
I've been using these C-47's fairly heavily for the past two months, and overall, they've been perfect. Apart from the scuffs and scratches of everyday use, the products haven't lost any spring strength and still keep hold well on [relatively] heavy applications.
I'll obviously have to monitor their condition over the next year or two, but considering the great price, it wouldn't be a big deal at all to get more if some start to fail. However, kudos to General Brand's craftsmanship-- I don't see that happening anytime soon.
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
They're clothes pins. Find 'em anywhere, or buy 'em in bulk here. Some break easier than others as do all C-47s.
Pros
- Inexpensive
- The work
Cons
Best Uses
- Clamp lightweight drape
- Hold gels
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
Simple and cheap... they do their job.
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
75%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Lightweight (4)
- Durable (3)
Cons
- Flimsy (5)
- Weak (5)
Best Uses
- General purpose (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Pro photographer (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)
Most Liked Positive Review
Phenomenal Product
With this product, General Brand has done a phenomenal job of creating a clothespin/C-47 that is not only rugged, functional and durable, but sold at a price that won't break the bank...Read complete review
With this product, General Brand has done a phenomenal job of creating a clothespin/C-47 that is not only rugged, functional and durable, but sold at a price that won't break the bank for everyday folks.
Long gone are the days of overpriced C-47s reserved only for professionals shooting large scale productions. Now the everyday consumer can use the same C-47 that the pros are using on their own productions, opening the market to new artists with refreshing creative ideas.
Sure, the pros probably aren't happy that Average Joe has much better camera, audio, color correction, editing, and now, C-47, resources than in the past, but as Bob Dylan said, "The Times They are A-Changin," and perhaps that's more true nowadays than ever before.
I've been using these C-47's fairly heavily for the past two months, and overall, they've been perfect. Apart from the scuffs and scratches of everyday use, the products haven't lost any spring strength and still keep hold well on [relatively] heavy applications.
I'll obviously have to monitor their condition over the next year or two, but considering the great price, it wouldn't be a big deal at all to get more if some start to fail. However, kudos to General Brand's craftsmanship-- I don't see that happening anytime soon.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Not Great
I bought these for securing gels and defusers onto professional lighting equipment. I did not like it because the pins are smaller than they look and the construction is poor. Some pins snapped out ...Read complete review
I bought these for securing gels and defusers onto professional lighting equipment. I did not like it because the pins are smaller than they look and the construction is poor. Some pins snapped out of my fingers when clipping and broke.
Perhaps it would work well enough to hang prints and negatives to dry, since those are very light. For gels, diffusers, cloth, etc, which are a bit heavier, I would not recommend. As an example, you would not be able to hang jeans to dry with these.
My comment is that you get what you paid for... these were inexpensive and that is what I got as far as quality.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 13 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-13
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
I use clothes pin to attach gels to lights/barn doors.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
- Flimsy
- Weak
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
When it comes to hanging diffusion, there really is no other option.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Low Light
- Night Time
- Outdoors
- Portraits
- Special Events
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
they worked like expected!!! lol
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Attaches Securely
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Long-Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
- Indoors
- Outdoors
- Special Events
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
What can you really say about clothes pins (C47s)? I prefer wood because it's durable and doesn't heat up. I use this for lighting and various other things. These works great for me.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Really Cheap
- Wood
Cons
- Flimsy
- Termites
- Weak
Best Uses
- Drying Clothes
- Gaffing
- Gripping
- Lighting
- Practical Jokes
- Protecting Against Odors
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
Not all C47s are created equal. And these ones are certainly less equal. But as C47s, you just throw them away after they have broken during the first use. They're so cheap they're practically free. At least they come in a pack of 50.
Also, it doesn't matter where you get them, they are all made poorly.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
These can hold any gel.. I put them up against anything you can buy at the local grocery.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
- Weak
Best Uses
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
Fell apart and did not hold as well, cheaply made.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Cheap
Cons
- Flimsy
- Weak
Best Uses
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
These C-47s lack the clipping power I'd expect from a decent clip. They feel like they'll break pretty soon. At least there are 50 of them.
Pros
- Attach Securely
Cons
Best Uses
- General Use
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
Never worry about leaving behind expensive clips and you can use them to hang your laundry, win win!
Pros
Cons
- Flimsy
- Weak
Best Uses
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
I bought these for securing gels and defusers onto professional lighting equipment. I did not like it because the pins are smaller than they look and the construction is poor. Some pins snapped out of my fingers when clipping and broke.
Perhaps it would work well enough to hang prints and negatives to dry, since those are very light. For gels, diffusers, cloth, etc, which are a bit heavier, I would not recommend. As an example, you would not be able to hang jeans to dry with these.
My comment is that you get what you paid for... these were inexpensive and that is what I got as far as quality.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- cheap
- Durable
- Functional
- Reliable
- Rugged
- Strong
- Use them for everything
- Well crafted
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Nearly every application
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
With this product, General Brand has done a phenomenal job of creating a clothespin/C-47 that is not only rugged, functional and durable, but sold at a price that won't break the bank for everyday folks.
Long gone are the days of overpriced C-47s reserved only for professionals shooting large scale productions. Now the everyday consumer can use the same C-47 that the pros are using on their own productions, opening the market to new artists with refreshing creative ideas.
Sure, the pros probably aren't happy that Average Joe has much better camera, audio, color correction, editing, and now, C-47, resources than in the past, but as Bob Dylan said, "The Times They are A-Changin," and perhaps that's more true nowadays than ever before.
I've been using these C-47's fairly heavily for the past two months, and overall, they've been perfect. Apart from the scuffs and scratches of everyday use, the products haven't lost any spring strength and still keep hold well on [relatively] heavy applications.
I'll obviously have to monitor their condition over the next year or two, but considering the great price, it wouldn't be a big deal at all to get more if some start to fail. However, kudos to General Brand's craftsmanship-- I don't see that happening anytime soon.
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
They're clothes pins. Find 'em anywhere, or buy 'em in bulk here. Some break easier than others as do all C-47s.
Pros
- Inexpensive
- The work
Cons
Best Uses
- Clamp lightweight drape
- Hold gels
Comments about General Brand Clothes Pins:
Simple and cheap... they do their job.
Displaying reviews 1-13
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