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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,136
    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? 


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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,625
    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.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • ColbyLang
    ColbyLang Posts: 4,385
    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 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,660
    New hedge trimmer as the now deceased one croaked about 20 minutes into yesterday's yard project.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,630
    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.
    canuckland
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,513
    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! 
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,630
    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  =)
    canuckland
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,552
    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.....
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,513
    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. 😁
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,641
    edited May 14
    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. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,630
    Beware of non-stick police  ;)
    canuckland
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,630
    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  =)

    canuckland
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,330
    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?  
    "First method of estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him."
           - Niccolo Machiavelli

    Ogden, UT, USA

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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,630
    @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  ;)
    canuckland
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,883
    edited May 15
    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. 
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,513
    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.




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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,883
    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.
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,330
    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.  
    "First method of estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him."
           - Niccolo Machiavelli

    Ogden, UT, USA

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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,136
    Big splurge on a new setup 


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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,630
    edited May 15
    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


     

    canuckland
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  • ColbyLang
    ColbyLang Posts: 4,385
    DoubleEgger said:
    Big splurge on a new setup 


    I’ve got 2 Loomis crankbait rods for my speckled trout rods. Love them
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,641
    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. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,136
    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. 
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,513
    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.
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,630
    edited May 16
    @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
    canuckland
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,660
    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-

    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,513
    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. 
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,630
    @CTMike @GrateEggspectations

    canuckland
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