What Are You Buying Right Now? (non-OT version)

DoubleEgger

johnmitchell said:

I think Ozzie is just priming the pump for a Friday night shindig. I am sure @RRP Ron will post a few pics

What pump? 

Ozzie_Isaac

johnmitchell said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

New hiking pants and shorts.

Any pics Ozzie😉

I don’t want to get the ban hammer 🤣

Going to the climbing gym for first time in like 20 years - let’s see if I survive, lol. I may be out of my depth.

ColbyLang

Ozzie_Isaac said:

johnmitchell said:

Ozzie_Isaac said:

New hiking pants and shorts.

Any pics Ozzie😉

I don’t want to get the ban hammer 🤣

Going to the climbing gym for first time in like 20 years - let’s see if I survive, lol. I may be out of my depth.

Remember, Tylenol is your friend 

lousubcap

New hedge trimmer as the now deceased one croaked about 20 minutes into yesterday's yard project.  

Canugghead

lousubcap said:

New hedge trimmer as the now deceased one croaked about 20 minutes into yesterday's yard project.  

Bet you need a big powerful unit?
Tiny yards and no hedges here, just two small evergreen trees. Never had a hedge trimmer until last year, got a mini 17in corded one for peanuts, okay for my need.

GrateEggspectations

Canugghead said:

lousubcap said:

New hedge trimmer as the now deceased one croaked about 20 minutes into yesterday's yard project.  

Bet you need a big powerful unit?
Tiny yards and no hedges here, just two small evergreen trees. Never had a hedge trimmer until last year, got a mini 17in corded one for peanuts, okay for my need.

If you can accept corded, there are lots of advantages, IMO. I use two - one small, cheap one (great for straight-arming in hard to reach places) and one longer, slightly extendable cheap one. 😁No concern over battery charging and battery degradation, and a hell of a lot cheaper! 

Canugghead

GrateEggspectations said:

Canugghead said:

lousubcap said:

New hedge trimmer as the now deceased one croaked about 20 minutes into yesterday's yard project.  

Bet you need a big powerful unit?
Tiny yards and no hedges here, just two small evergreen trees. Never had a hedge trimmer until last year, got a mini 17in corded one for peanuts, okay for my need.

If you can accept corded, there are lots of advantages, IMO. I use two - one small, cheap one (great for straight-arming in hard to reach places) and one longer, slightly extendable cheap one. 😁No concern over battery charging and battery degradation, and a hell of a lot cheaper! 

Also switched to corded lawn mower, edge trimmer and pole saw, couldn't be happier. The only gas yard tools are snowblower and generator (glad it's still in box btw  ) . Speaking of cord, you need to teach your B-I-L cord management 

fishlessman

lousubcap said:

New hedge trimmer as the now deceased one croaked about 20 minutes into yesterday's yard project.  

It's a sign. Don't trim hedges.....

GrateEggspectations

Canugghead said:

GrateEggspectations said:

Canugghead said:

lousubcap said:

New hedge trimmer as the now deceased one croaked about 20 minutes into yesterday's yard project.  

Bet you need a big powerful unit?
Tiny yards and no hedges here, just two small evergreen trees. Never had a hedge trimmer until last year, got a mini 17in corded one for peanuts, okay for my need.

If you can accept corded, there are lots of advantages, IMO. I use two - one small, cheap one (great for straight-arming in hard to reach places) and one longer, slightly extendable cheap one. 😁No concern over battery charging and battery degradation, and a hell of a lot cheaper! 

Also switched to corded lawn mower, edge trimmer and pole saw, couldn't be happier. The only gas yard tools are snowblower and generator (glad it's still in box btw  ) . Speaking of cord, you need to teach your B-I-L cord management 

I’d have to learn it first. 😁

CTMike

I purchased a couple Caraway baking sheets awhile back and found them fantastic to use. Decided to go all in on their baking goods and added the 11 piece set. With some creative stacking I was able to fit the two extra sheets in to their storage system. 

Canugghead

Beware of non-stick police 

CTMike

Canugghead said:

Beware of non-stick police 

I went with Caraway because of this statement:

Canugghead

so is my nonstick foil lol

Canugghead

On the left: my favourite made in USA Craftsman groove joint pliers, love it except for the uncomfortable handles.

On the right: Couldn't resist the new pair for 12 loonies on sale, made in China of course. Pretty sure I paid more for the solo made in USA one on the left 40 years ago! Wonder how much will it cost when they bring production back to good ol' USA 

Botch

Canugghead said:

On the left: my favourite made in USA Craftsman groove joint pliers, love it except for the uncomfortable handles.

On the right: Couldn't resist the new pair for 12 loonies on sale, made in China of course. Pretty sure I paid more for the solo made in USA one on the left 40 years ago! Wonder how much will it cost when they bring production back to good ol' USA 

Interesting.  I bought this three-plier set somewhere around ten years ago, they auto-adjust for rough width, but it looks like Craftsman has dropped that feature (mine included yellow vinyl jaw covers which were great for working on chromed plumbing fixtures):
 

 
Wonder if that design had some wear/age-related issues?  

Canugghead

@botch With jaw covers and fine-tooth adjustment I'd say yours is meant for more delicate applications. Perhaps the fine-tooth wear out eventually; the deep channels on mine are virtually indestructible. Using a kitchen faucet as an example, yours is for work above the counter whereas mine is the bottom dweller 

alaskanassasin

Botch said:

Canugghead said:

On the left: my favourite made in USA Craftsman groove joint pliers, love it except for the uncomfortable handles.

On the right: Couldn't resist the new pair for 12 loonies on sale, made in China of course. Pretty sure I paid more for the solo made in USA one on the left 40 years ago! Wonder how much will it cost when they bring production back to good ol' USA 

Interesting.  I bought this three-plier set somewhere around ten years ago, they auto-adjust for rough width, but it looks like Craftsman has dropped that feature (mine included yellow vinyl jaw covers which were great for working on chromed plumbing fixtures):
 

 
Wonder if that design had some wear/age-related issues?  

You sure about that? We had some in the nineties and they failed to catch after a bit of use. 

GrateEggspectations

Canugghead said:

On the left: my favourite made in USA Craftsman groove joint pliers, love it except for the uncomfortable handles.

On the right: Couldn't resist the new pair for 12 loonies on sale, made in China of course. Pretty sure I paid more for the solo made in USA one on the left 40 years ago! Wonder how much will it cost when they bring production back to good ol' USA 

You bought a set despite having the better, made in U.S.A. version?

This is the tool you actually need.

alaskanassasin

https://archive.triblive.com/news/maker-of-robogrip-pliers-closing-plant-117-to-lose-jobs/

 This doesn’t explain why they failed but it is interesting that robo grip was the best selling tool of all time for sears.

Botch

alaskanassasin said:

Botch said:

Interesting.  I bought this three-plier set somewhere around ten years ago, they auto-adjust for rough width, but it looks like Craftsman has dropped that feature (mine included yellow vinyl jaw covers which were great for working on chromed plumbing fixtures):
 

 
Wonder if that design had some wear/age-related issues?  

You sure about that? We had some in the nineties and they failed to catch after a bit of use. 

I am not; could've bought them, who knows when?  
I never used them a lot, and now at my age there's no way my grip could strip even fine teeth.  They still work great on chrome faucet nozzles, though.  
As @Canugghead mentioned, when work is required "below-counter" I now know it's better for me to hire the job out.  

DoubleEgger

Big splurge on a new setup 

Canugghead

GWN lump alert. Never tried it, test at your own risk! Lots of stock in Ottawa, Windsor and North Bay. @GrateEggspectations @Mr1egg @poster

EDIT: Naked Whiz review https://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpdatabase/lumpbag162.htm


 

ColbyLang

DoubleEgger said:

Big splurge on a new setup 

I’ve got 2 Loomis crankbait rods for my speckled trout rods. Love them

CTMike

Canugghead said:

GWN lump alert. Never tried it, test at your own risk! Lots of stock in Ottawa, Windsor and North Bay. @GrateEggspectations @Mr1egg @poster

EDIT: Naked Whiz review https://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpdatabase/lumpbag162.htm


 

How was it? I'm headed to Ottawa in a couple weeks for our granddaughters birthday. I can't seem to find Basque's anywhere lately and might pick up a couple bags of this if it's decent. 

DoubleEgger

ColbyLang said:

DoubleEgger said:

Big splurge on a new setup 

I’ve got 2 Loomis crankbait rods for my speckled trout rods. Love them

I have a couple of the IMX Pros. Looking forward to seeing how much more sensitive the NRX series is. 

GrateEggspectations

CTMike said:

Canugghead said:

GWN lump alert. Never tried it, test at your own risk! Lots of stock in Ottawa, Windsor and North Bay. @GrateEggspectations @Mr1egg @poster

EDIT: Naked Whiz review https://www.nakedwhiz.com/lumpdatabase/lumpbag162.htm


 

How was it? I'm headed to Ottawa in a couple weeks for our granddaughters birthday. I can't seem to find Basque's anywhere lately and might pick up a couple bags of this if it's decent. 

Not if I buy it all first! 

Thanks for the lead, @Canugghead.

Canugghead

@CTMike I have not bought any yet. It's decent according to Naked Whiz's review, a recommended buy. Quantities and price may change two weeks down the road.

Check out this Business Costco Centre in the Ottawa area, I believe they carry Basques Nature's Own year round. I saw two full pallets at the one near me recently, $19.99 IIRC, price posted online is higher because it includes delivery (I think minimum purchase $250 for restaurant folks).

https://www.costcobusinesscentre.ca/nature%E2%80%99s-own-natural-maple-hardwood-lump-charcoal,-8-kg.product.100315877.html

https://g.co/kgs/zgws7ng

lousubcap

I am a loyal burner of Rockwood.  I have chased Wicked Good before Rockwood arrived and others in the Lower 48.  However, the GWN Maple offerings are definitely worth the annual one-off buy, except that Maple Leaf cannot be found south of the border. Basques can be a decent find in the Lower 48 if you have patience.
I will forever owe @CTMike for the bag of Maple Leaf I received (surreptitiously traveled I'm sure), but for those GWN connoisseurs, while it  was everything I expected flavour (nod) wise it was comparable in that regard to Basques which can be found in the Lower 48 and even at a moderately decent price point.
I will say that the Maple Leaf is the hottest burning lump I have ever used.  The aroma of either is different and noticeable and quite enjoyable.  FWIW-

GrateEggspectations

Canugghead said:

@CTMike I have not bought any yet. It's decent according to Naked Whiz's review, a recommended buy. Quantities and price may change two weeks down the road.

Check out this Business Costco Centre in the Ottawa area, I believe they carry Basques Nature's Own year round. I saw two full pallets at the one near me recently, $19.99 IIRC, price posted online is higher because it includes delivery (I think minimum purchase $250 for restaurant folks).

https://www.costcobusinesscentre.ca/nature%E2%80%99s-own-natural-maple-hardwood-lump-charcoal,-8-kg.product.100315877.html

https://g.co/kgs/zgws7ng

True in my experience. I’m there every few weeks. Saw some on Tuesday. 

Canugghead

@CTMike @GrateEggspectations