Comments on: Wacky: The Hercules Hook http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/ All tools. All the time. Your source for news, information, and reviews of hand tools, power tools, and tools of all kinds. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:37:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Rick J. http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-431087 Rick J. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:43:52 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-431087 I hate billy Mayes I wish he would drink a bottle of OXY Clean hopefully this would get him expell loudly from the oposite end from his mouth. Maybe by him doing this it would really give him something to shout about. And a big question is why is he still on TV? Billy do us all a favor and get of the tube you loud moronic jerk. I hate billy Mayes I wish he would drink a bottle of OXY Clean hopefully this would get him expell loudly from the oposite end from his mouth. Maybe by him doing this it would really give him something to shout about. And a big question is why is he still on TV? Billy do us all a favor and get of the tube you loud moronic jerk.

]]> By: Michael http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-346871 Michael Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:13:24 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-346871 Perfect item. I bought some of these and they work same as advertised. Now no more use of nails, I hate it. I have used them all over my house! And when you take it out of the wall, you can barely see the hole. These are good for pictures with wire hangers or metal loops. I think this item is the greatest invention ever!! They make hanging pictures so much easier and I love the laser leveler that came with them. Thank you ! Perfect item. I bought some of these and they work same as advertised. Now no more use of nails, I hate it. I have used them all over my house! And when you take it out of the wall, you can barely see the hole. These are good for pictures with wire hangers or metal loops. I think this item is the greatest invention ever!! They make hanging pictures so much easier and I love the laser leveler that came with them. Thank you !

]]> By: John W http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-335515 John W Sat, 31 May 2008 14:30:46 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-335515 I agree with Bryan... I HATE BILLY MAYS. Anyone who thinks they can sell people something by screaming and yelling at them can stay away from me. It is as if he is talking at a group of deaf people. I will never buy ANYTHING Billy Mays endorses. I agree with Bryan… I HATE BILLY MAYS. Anyone who thinks they can sell people something by screaming and yelling at them can stay away from me. It is as if he is talking at a group of deaf people. I will never buy ANYTHING Billy Mays endorses.

]]> By: Lorna http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-181852 Lorna Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:58:29 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-181852 They don't "automatically" sign you up for a lifetime supply when you order the hooks. You have to check a box that says you would like auto ship. When you say no, a couple of pop up screens come up informing you of the great deal that you are missing out on by not signing up for the auto ship hooks. I just kept saying no, and completed the transaction. They don’t “automatically” sign you up for a lifetime supply when you order the hooks. You have to check a box that says you would like auto ship. When you say no, a couple of pop up screens come up informing you of the great deal that you are missing out on by not signing up for the auto ship hooks. I just kept saying no, and completed the transaction.

]]> By: BarronD http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-112204 BarronD Sat, 01 Sep 2007 15:13:02 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-112204 I ordered these and they work pretty well and simple for a "mechanically challenged" girl to use. HOWEVER, they automatically sign you up for a "lifetime" supply and you can go stark raving mad, trying to get it to stop. (I'm still trying after 3 months). HELP!! I ordered these and they work pretty well and simple for a “mechanically challenged” girl to use. HOWEVER, they automatically sign you up for a “lifetime” supply and you can go stark raving mad, trying to get it to stop. (I’m still trying after 3 months). HELP!!

]]> By: Nicole http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-108160 Nicole Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:12:28 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-108160 You can also get them at Walgreens or Eckerd. You can also get them at Walgreens or Eckerd.

]]> By: LarryO http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-104564 LarryO Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:34:27 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-104564 We've used these around the house for various pictures, and even one pretty heavy mirror (it's not 150 LB, but it's over 20), and they hold well - as long as you dont run into wiring, a vent or a stud... We’ve used these around the house for various pictures, and even one pretty heavy mirror (it’s not 150 LB, but it’s over 20), and they hold well - as long as you dont run into wiring, a vent or a stud…

]]> By: Teacher http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-93665 Teacher Sun, 15 Jul 2007 22:38:40 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-93665 My wife got some at Bed, bath... also. We've hung a few 12x14 pictures with them and they have been fine. My wife got some at Bed, bath… also. We’ve hung a few 12×14 pictures with them and they have been fine.

]]> By: wadahoot http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-33352 wadahoot Mon, 12 Mar 2007 01:46:13 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-33352 We got them at Bed, Bath and Beyond locally We got them at Bed, Bath and Beyond locally

]]> By: SrTech http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-28840 SrTech Sun, 04 Mar 2007 02:46:08 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-28840 Try the 'As seen on TV' section at Target stores. Try the ‘As seen on TV’ section at Target stores.

]]> By: Jan http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-16422 Jan Sat, 27 Jan 2007 15:59:41 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-16422 OK I would like to buy these but I don't want to order online. What stores sell them??? LOWES? Home Depot? Walmart? Any info would be great. OK I would like to buy these but I don’t want to order online. What stores sell them??? LOWES? Home Depot? Walmart? Any info would be great.

]]> By: John Garner http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-7557 John Garner Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:00:21 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-7557 My girlfriend and I both trust some VERY expensive and very heavy mural paintings to these and they work... end of story. We've had up to 60lbs on a given hook and it holds fast. We were buying these long before Billy Mays got involved and they've worked for us for 5 years. My girlfriend and I both trust some VERY expensive and very heavy mural paintings to these and they work… end of story. We’ve had up to 60lbs on a given hook and it holds fast. We were buying these long before Billy Mays got involved and they’ve worked for us for 5 years.

]]> By: Ben http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-2170 Ben Sun, 15 Oct 2006 20:14:06 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-2170 Looks like a cool product, I wouldn't mind trying them out myself. What upsets me a little bit is the Hercules Hook website says their site is 100% secure, but this isn't true. I wonder how consumers trust their products, when they aren't even truthful about their site's security? For more information, check out: http://thecourtjester.wordpress.com/2006/10/15/fraudulent-claims-on-hercules-hook-website-affect-consumer-confidence-online/ Looks like a cool product, I wouldn’t mind trying them out myself. What upsets me a little bit is the Hercules Hook website says their site is 100% secure, but this isn’t true. I wonder how consumers trust their products, when they aren’t even truthful about their site’s security? For more information, check out: http://thecourtjester.wordpress.com/2006/10/15/fraudulent-claims-on-hercules-hook-website-affect-consumer-confidence-online/

]]> By: Jimbo http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-1535 Jimbo Sat, 30 Sep 2006 19:48:19 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-1535 I've seen "generic" versions in HomeDepot before and a friend has used some in his house. I don't know about 150lbs but he has some heavy pictures and a mirror that are hanging from them and they seem fine. I’ve seen “generic” versions in HomeDepot before and a friend has used some in his house. I don’t know about 150lbs but he has some heavy pictures and a mirror that are hanging from them and they seem fine.

]]> By: Travis http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-1040 Travis Sat, 09 Sep 2006 21:00:28 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-1040 Sure, it can hold 150 pounds ... but for how long? And when will your wallboard fail? Sure, it can hold 150 pounds … but for how long? And when will your wallboard fail?

]]> By: Derek Hunt http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-910 Derek Hunt Tue, 05 Sep 2006 12:53:48 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-910 Bill Mays looks a bit like Steve Reeves (http://imdb.com/name/nm0716302/), except Steve Reeves can speak a tad clearer and gets far more chics. Plus, he's not an actual tool like Bill. Bill Mays looks a bit like Steve Reeves (http://imdb.com/name/nm0716302/), except Steve Reeves can speak a tad clearer and gets far more chics. Plus, he’s not an actual tool like Bill.

]]> By: dave http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-893 dave Mon, 04 Sep 2006 16:48:19 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-893 Hey, stop dissing the Flobee. I'm on my second one (total of 14 years for both). The thing DOES work. Hey, stop dissing the Flobee. I’m on my second one (total of 14 years for both). The thing DOES work.

]]> By: Phil Miller http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-887 Phil Miller Mon, 04 Sep 2006 02:27:07 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-887 I saw a review of these on tv and they seemed to work. Since then I have been trying to find them in a store but have not seen them yet. From what I could tell during this non Billy review they worked, enough that I was willing to put a few bucks down and try them myself. I saw a review of these on tv and they seemed to work. Since then I have been trying to find them in a store but have not seen them yet. From what I could tell during this non Billy review they worked, enough that I was willing to put a few bucks down and try them myself.

]]> By: Steve http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-886 Steve Mon, 04 Sep 2006 01:27:36 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-886 Aww, come on now, isn't intrinsic trustworthyness directly proportional to the volume of the shill's voice? I wouldn't doubt that the little tip of that bent wire could hold 150 lbs when clamped in my bench vice, but what about the drywall itself? A friend has a couple of these holding up a picture or two and they seem to work, but I store my barbell weights under the bed, and will continue with that plan, thank you. Hey, at least we know who bought up the surplus as-seen-on-tv Flowbees. Looks like they work as good on Billy's facial hair as they do on a Standard Poodle. Aww, come on now, isn’t intrinsic trustworthyness directly proportional to the volume of the shill’s voice? I wouldn’t doubt that the little tip of that bent wire could hold 150 lbs when clamped in my bench vice, but what about the drywall itself? A friend has a couple of these holding up a picture or two and they seem to work, but I store my barbell weights under the bed, and will continue with that plan, thank you.

Hey, at least we know who bought up the surplus as-seen-on-tv Flowbees. Looks like they work as good on Billy’s facial hair as they do on a Standard Poodle.

]]> By: Bryan http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-885 Bryan Sun, 03 Sep 2006 21:47:50 +0000 http://toolmonger.com/2006/09/03/wacky-the-hercules-hook/#comment-885 I will stick to the ol' hammer and a finish nail. I hate Billy Mays. I think he thinks the louder he yells the better the crap he is peddling will work. I will stick to the ol’ hammer and a finish nail. I hate Billy Mays. I think he thinks the louder he yells the better the crap he is peddling will work.

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