OT - What products do you most recommend?

alaskanassasin

@nolaegghead what heck am I supposed to order from polyscience? 

REB17

SGH said:

One other product that I have consistently had great  luck across the board with is John Deere. Not only myself but my father and grandfather as well. It’s a given that nothing now is built like it was years ago. But even so, I have had good luck with the newer John Deere tractors and commercial cutters

Agree. My family are 3 generation farmers in the MS delta. They're motto is, "If it isn't green, don't bring it home.

nolaegghead

alaskanassasin said:

@nolaegghead what heck am I supposed to order from polyscience? 

they make the best sous vide stuff but check out their chef line

Botch

DoubleEgger said:

OXO kitchen products. I use and abuse their products daily. They are like a Timex. Takes a licking and keeps on ticking. 

Good call!  I've subscribed to Cook's Illustrated since, what, 2000?  And watch ATK/Cook's Country often.  Over half of the hand tool comparisons end up with an Oxo winner.  

1911Man

Shun kitchen knives
Kershaw pocket knives
Wicked Edge sharpening systems
Anything BUT [cr]apple products 
Rado watches
BGE for the cooker (and maybe nest), but other manufacturers for the accessories.
Canon DSLR cameras and L (f2.8 or better) class lenses.
Pelican hard cases (any of their lines).
Magnum Research 1911's
Magpul (40 round PMag anyone??)
Logitech
Maine Grilling Woods

TrippleRipple

Javelin thermometers
Kershaw pocket knives
Dexter kitchen knives
LG televisions and appliances
Persil laundry detergent
Memory foam matteresses  
Goodman heating and cooling products, A.O. Smith water heaters
Ruger, Remington, Smith & Wesson, Savage, Winchester and Browning
Ecco, Clark, Danner, Dr. Martin footwear
Duluth Trading Co., d@mn near everything
Wix filters, Sea Foam, Marvel Mystery Oil
Klein, Ridgid, Kipnex, tools
Milwaukee power tools (Fuel)
Apple products
Michigan micro brew
Henry McKenna 10 year bourbon
USDA Prime Beef
Pasture raised pork, the closer to home the better
Old Griswold, Warner, Lodge cast iron
Anova sous vide
BGE with CGS accessories 
CGS in general
Blackstone gas griddles
Rockwood and Basque charcoal

DuckDogDr

@SGH. I hate my john deere I just bought and hate my dealer even more.  Unfortunately it was out of warranty...ran fine at the dealership used fornabiut 30-45 minutes tooling around.....brought it home ran 3 days and I now have an expensive green boulder in my yard (2003)...
Having to save money to make engine repairs...hydraulic pump failed, dash went out and have 2 flat tires.....only has 1k hrs on it.

SonVolt

Considered a John Deere tractor and ended up with a Case. Considered a John Deere Gator and bought a Kawasaki Mule. Still got a early 2000's John Deere gator that's on its 2nd engine and running like a champ. It doesn't go in reverse, the belt slips off every now and then and the seats are rotted out so you get wet ass if it rained last week, but it still runs.

JethroBodeen

DuckDogDr said:

@SGH. I hate my john deere I just bought and hate my dealer even more.  Unfortunately it was out of warranty...ran fine at the dealership used fornabiut 30-45 minutes tooling around.....brought it home ran 3 days and I now have an expensive green boulder in my yard (2003)...
Having to save money to make engine repairs...hydraulic pump failed, dash went out and have 2 flat tires.....only has 1k hrs on it.

More and more. Because of this.

SonVolt said:

Considered a John Deere tractor and ended up with a Case. Considered a John Deere Gator and bought a Kawasaki Mule. Still got a early 2000's John Deere gator that's on its 2nd engine and running like a champ. It doesn't go in reverse, the belt slips off every now and then and the seats are rotted out so you get wet ass if it rained last week, but it still runs.

This happens. I'm not boasting about it but its reality. Unfortunately.

alaskanassasin

Kubota for compacts, JD or Allis for 60hp+

Botch

TrippleRipple said:

.....Duluth Trading Co., d@mn near everything....

Great overall list sir, but I must disagree with this one.  
Duluth Trading makes great socks, and TV commercials, but their flannel shirts, and especially their underwear, suck!  
 
I used to be able to count on good flannel shirts (XL-T) from the local farmer supply stores, but anymore the sleeves are at least four inches too short.  LL Bean still make decent, correctly-sized flannels, but at $50+ apiece, they're going outside my (soon-to-be) retirement budget.  Dammit.  

bicktrav

This is a great thread. Finding a lot of cool products I didn't know about. My list is as follows...

BGE
Aero Leather Jackets
Rogue Fitness 
Say Goodnight to Insomnia (book)
Huky Coffee Roaster
Lido 3 Coffee Grinder
Gretsch 6120
Klon Centaur Guitar Pedal
Morgan Amplification AC20 
Chimayo Chile Powder
Serious Barbecue (book)
AO sunglasses
Grabazzi Cologne
Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots
Sazerac Rye

GrateEggspectations

bicktrav said:

This is a great thread. Finding a lot of cool products I didn't know about. My list is as follows...

BGE
Aero Leather Jackets
Rogue Fitness 
Say Goodnight to Insomnia (book)
Huky Coffee Roaster
Lido 3 Coffee Grinder
Gretsch 6120
Klon Centaur Guitar Pedal
Morgan Amplification AC20 
Chimayo Chile Powder
Serious Barbecue (book)
AO sunglasses
Grabazzi Cologne
Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots
Sazerac Rye

Nice list. Me thinks me spots a fellow guit player. Some nice gear listed. The only Gretsch in my current lineup is the G6136T-LDS. The Gretsches play very nicely.

Also, there is something funny about your juxtaposition of the insomnia book and the coffee gear. 

I agree that this thread has me Googling a lot of products that are new to me. 

bicktrav

GrateEggspectations said:

bicktrav said:

This is a great thread. Finding a lot of cool products I didn't know about. My list is as follows...

BGE
Aero Leather Jackets
Rogue Fitness 
Say Goodnight to Insomnia (book)
Huky Coffee Roaster
Lido 3 Coffee Grinder
Gretsch 6120
Klon Centaur Guitar Pedal
Morgan Amplification AC20 
Chimayo Chile Powder
Serious Barbecue (book)
AO sunglasses
Grabazzi Cologne
Wolverine 1000 Mile Boots
Sazerac Rye

Nice list. Me thinks me spots a fellow guit player. Some nice gear listed. The only Gretsch in my current lineup is the G6136T-LDS. The Gretsches play very nicely.

Also, there is something funny about your juxtaposition of the insomnia book and the coffee gear. 

I agree that this thread has me Googling a lot of products that are new to me. 

Yep! Cooking, guitar, and coffee are my passions. I love Fenders and Gibsons, but the Gretsch blows my mind every time I plug-in. Same goes for the Klon. I would never buy one now because the prices are indefensible, but I got mine back when they were still being manufactured and paid a couple hundred -- money well-spent! I'm jealous of your 6136. Falcons are beauties.

And yeah, I agree with you, the combination of the Insomnia book and the coffee gear reads like a joke from a Farrely brothers movie. The truth is, they are less related than they seem. I'm obsessed with coffee, but I only have one cup per day at around 5-6 am. It doesn't mess with my sleep. That Insomnia book is gold if you have sleep issues, though. Can't recommend it enough.

milesvdustin

Collinite auto waxes. They look great and have great longevity, even the #915 that has the most carnauba in it. 

Eoin

Botch said:

TrippleRipple said:

.....Duluth Trading Co., d@mn near everything....

Great overall list sir, but I must disagree with this one.  
Duluth Trading makes great socks, and TV commercials, but their flannel shirts, and especially their underwear, suck!  
 
I used to be able to count on good flannel shirts (XL-T) from the local farmer supply stores, but anymore the sleeves are at least four inches too short.  LL Bean still make decent, correctly-sized flannels, but at $50+ apiece, they're going outside my (soon-to-be) retirement budget.  Dammit.  

@Botch I thought you were going to trade the job in to be a mercenary contractor on even more money?

TigerTony

Here's a few Brand products that I'm very loyal to and must have in my house at all times:

Ito En Green Tea  / Available at Costco Kirkland Brand
Dr. Tichenor's Mouthwash
Bob's Red Mill Steel Cut Oats
Crystal Hot Sauce
Community Coffee and Chicory
Kirk's Original Coco Castile Bar Soap
Hullo Buckwheat Pillow
Tasc Performance / T-Shirts (short and long sleeve)
Titleist Golf balls AVX
Roo Leather Golf Grips (Grip Master)

SonVolt

All-Clad
Vollrath Centurian
Piazza Signature Select
Staub
Mesa Boogie 
Fractal
Muck Boots
Saxx Undies (seriously)
Colgate b/c Crest is for kids
E.Guigal wines... found everywhere, always solid

Botch

SonVolt said:

....Mesa Boogie...

I've wanted a Boogie since 1982 or so when I learned Charlie Daniels put his fiddle through one.  They were $950 and Up, way back then, so...

northGAcock

Acn said:

Dobie said:

Botch said:

ColtsFan said:

I'm just gonna sit here and eat a turkey sammich and all ya'all loaded MFers post away.

What brand of mustard, and bread?  Just curious.  

Mustard ?

This.  Who puts mustard on turkey?  That is just for ham sandwiches.

If you have never tried it......Durkee's Dressing on Turkey sammies are the best.
 

SonVolt

Botch said:

SonVolt said:

....Mesa Boogie...

I've wanted a Boogie since 1982 or so when I learned Charlie Daniels put his fiddle through one.  They were $950 and Up, way back then, so...

That's an odd amp choice to run a fiddle through, but who can argue with Charlie Daniels... I'm a metal-head so they've always been my preferred line of amps. The Marshall is hot-rodded with an extra tube-driven gain stage and Jose SAT switch - it's also a beast. 

1911Man

Olight flashlights... 

SonVolt

Counter Culture Coffee out of Durham NC. 

lentsboy007

SGH said:

GrateEggspectations said:

What products do you own that you would most highly recommend to others? 

The one product that immediately comes to mind and that truly changed my life is the mighty Muhle R41. With the single exception being straight razors, nothing else even comes close. It is simply in a league of its own when loaded with a Feather blade. 

I never see anymore shave cream peak photos on here .  I miss them 

AnothaStolenGenrator

Anythang pumpkin spiced.  Prefrably lattes.

AnothaStolenGenrator

Also... Honda genrators.  There so good I have two!

GrateEggspectations

AnothaStolenGenrator said:

Anythang pumpkin spiced.  Prefrably lattes.

AnothaStolenGenrator

GrateEggspectations said:

AnothaStolenGenrator said:

Anythang pumpkin spiced.  Prefrably lattes.

I only need like one of those a year cuz thats how much my wife puts out. 

nolaegghead

AnothaStolenGenrator said:

GrateEggspectations said:

AnothaStolenGenrator said:

Anythang pumpkin spiced.  Prefrably lattes.

I only need like one of those a year cuz thats how much my wife puts out. 

Really?!  I've had to beat her off with a stick.

AnothaStolenGenrator

nolaegghead said:

AnothaStolenGenrator said:

GrateEggspectations said:

AnothaStolenGenrator said:

Anythang pumpkin spiced.  Prefrably lattes.

I only need like one of those a year cuz thats how much my wife puts out. 

Really?!  I've had to beat her off with a stick.

My wife or yours?