The baster bulb is made of thick, heat-resistant rubber. Its tube is a clear, plastic cylinder graduated in 1/4-ounce increments. The tube end accepts two screw-on attachments: a broad-bladed spray nozzle for covering wider areas, and a needle for injecting basting fluid directly into meat. Six stainless steel lacing needles with eye-hook finials seal meat closed around stuffing. A three-foot length of kitchen twine is also included. The heat-resistant storage box is shaped to cradle the baster between rounds, and also holds attachments and lacing needles. The 9-inch cleaning brush has a tapered nylon-bristle head for reaching into the narrowest part of the baster tube.

The baster--both bulb and tube--is dishwasher-safe. The long-handled cleaning brush can be used for hand washing or as a preliminary step to the dishwasher. Clean stainless steel lacer needles and attachments by hand in hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and air dry. The baster is 10 inches long, while the storage box measures 4-3/4 by 2 by 1-1/2 inches. Trudeau guarantees this product with a five-year warranty. --Garland Withers What's in the Box 1, 11-piece basting set including: 3/4-ounce, 10-inch bulb baster; spray nozzle attachment; injector needle; 6 lacer needles; 9-inch nylon cleaning brush; 1 combination baster cradle and storage box. 11 pieces total.