Arcade80sbillsfan
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_jeaup6g wrote
Reply to comment by Dazzling-Thanks-9707 in Parker Jotter purchased when I started working 35 years ago by GoodGuyGlocker
I have one of the metal and others a few. They are still the same I think people just found more high end options. For me .. reliable, comfortable, compact.
Doesn't look bad in any form either.
I mean I'm sure there's metrics and studies and cliques with different opinions for me it's the same form factor, it's a pen that writes reliably and doesn't blowup in my pocket.(terrible habit of pocket pen carrying but hey I guess I've been ok with these....what more do I want.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_jeajmoj wrote
Reply to comment by Dazzling-Thanks-9707 in Parker Jotter purchased when I started working 35 years ago by GoodGuyGlocker
The regular Parker Jotter work great and have same feel and are only a few bucks in store (difference is the bottom is plastic and metal accent vs all metal).
Same refills and super available I'd also recommend the space pen. They are excellent as well. (Wife keeps one in purse and uses one daily).
Jotter is my all time favorite though.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_ja8rje3 wrote
Reply to comment by Bruyere_DuBois in Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
Lol yeah I want organization and ease of use. Not picture ready.
Can't trade likes in for prizes at the ticket counter like skee ball
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_ja8f316 wrote
Reply to comment by Bruyere_DuBois in Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
"adds character" as my friend and I say.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_ja80oyd wrote
Reply to comment by Bruyere_DuBois in Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
If you haven't on that discoloured bottom, try some bar keepers friend. Powdered cleanser.... it's more fine and made of something else that escapes me at the moment but works great on them at removing stains.
Awesome stuff...my stainless looks brand new all the time too.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_ja80gll wrote
Reply to comment by Diplogeek in Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
Don't aspire for "better" if yours suits you
Name on a pan doesn't get you life points or anything.
I have a bunch of Aldi enameled cast iron and it's awesome and works great. (I detailed what I have in another reply in this thread). My buddy with some lecreuset comments when he sees mine that he likes my lids better....and handles on my pans better. He's an older Italian man whom which we're good friends and he and I both enjoy cooking.
For example I have some All Clad stuff. (Stainless) I also have some SALT brand (bed bath beyond house brand). I actually like the SALT stuff better (lids and handles)....more comfortable better seal. The pans themselves have better handles. The heat distribution is pretty much the same so performance is the same. Got whole set for what one of my All Clad costs.
Name just doesn't really mean anything if you know what to look for.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_ja7zmjp wrote
Reply to comment by pussayforlife in Le Crueset still BIFL? by pussayforlife
Honestly I've had awesome luck with Aldi enameled cast iron.
Make sure to open it in store and check it before you leave. I've done that and I have the lasagna pan, a large braiser, dutch oven, sauce pan, oval roaster (awesome for chickens), a smaller dutch oven (lids for all last 5) and a fry pan and griddle mark fry pan.
So 8 (13 if you counted lids separately) pieces from Aldi, all in probably about $170 (hit some on clearance and such but even full Aldi price would have only been like $230.
These pans aren't going anywhere anytime soon. I treat them like any enameled cast iron should be and they absolutely perform.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_ja4qcfu wrote
Reply to comment by ArtSchnurple in Harry Houdini locked up in chains about to take a 30 foot plunge off the Harvard Bridge into the Charles River in Boston, 1908. by jlpri
I appreciate black and white medium but for some color helps it feel more real and immersive.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_j4ij2fe wrote
Reply to DIY Window Bench and Storage Unit by homeprohero
Have a similar space....
If into comics and graphic novels....
Highly suggest mounting a 30 inch tv monitor vertically (1080p or 4k). Add a small used mini pc or even a raspberry pi and you have a great easy reading nook.
Thumb ball mouse to control...works great and non intrusive.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_j2ex9xd wrote
Reply to comment by swampcholla in Long Pole to Wash High Windows by EBITDADDY007
Not a bad idea...even just use a hose clamp zip tie add some pool noodle
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_j2ep1j3 wrote
Reply to comment by swampcholla in Long Pole to Wash High Windows by EBITDADDY007
Seconded... I have one and it works great.
Yellow...not sure on exact feet...25 maybe...30. something like that it's crazy long.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_j1xyyva wrote
Reply to comment by hessmo in BIFL Kitchen Essentials by frannybones
What's nice is even their "cheaper".sets are quality.
We use the Celtic ones as every day drivers and recently bought the holiday ones for the holiday season.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_j1vhj4s wrote
Reply to comment by PeakSufficient2839 in Grip6 - The best socks and belt I've ever had. by Happyhaha2000
Agreed on the tight on Darn Tough It's almost weird. Like no other socks seem tight to me...theirs do. I always buy the largest I can get in Darn Tough and it seems to work out once they form a little.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_j1vaovr wrote
Reply to comment by PeakSufficient2839 in Grip6 - The best socks and belt I've ever had. by Happyhaha2000
Agreed on the tight on Darn Tough It's almost weird. Like no other socks seem tight to me...theirs do. I always buy the largest I can get in Darn Tough and it seems to work out once they form a little.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_j0f0k6a wrote
Reply to comment by VLenin2291 in NY Gov. Hochul Signs Bill to End the Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits in New York Pet Stores by ScreamingPhist
When they come from the SPCA and the signs say that...
Yes
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_j0ezwxy wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in NY Gov. Hochul Signs Bill to End the Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits in New York Pet Stores by ScreamingPhist
Then learn to read and pay attention.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_iyssyec wrote
Reply to comment by icysandstone in Help me buy my first snow blower! What am I going to regret in 2 months? by icysandstone
Get non ethanol gas for your gas equipment if you can.. a few stations in our area carry it. Definitely helps the situation too.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_iy3z3j1 wrote
Reply to comment by optiongeek in TIL that when it's really cold, Chicago sets its railroad tracks on fire to ensure that trains will be able to run properly and get to their destinations on time by leebruce2
Whistles... Ominously....
The farmer in the Dell, the farmer in the dell....
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_iy3ywlx wrote
Reply to comment by DKgames2 in Drill bit stuck in B&D drill by [deleted]
Maybe something rigged like a breaker bar around a strap that you can add lots of length for leverage?
Most likely it's kind of hung up on a burr... I remember regularly using one that was at a job and just more leverage was the answer.
Otherwise I don't have any great ideas as I doubt this is a lubricant scenario.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_iy3y7u9 wrote
Reply to Drill bit stuck in B&D drill by [deleted]
Looks like a keyless chuck....maybe a strap wrench would help.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_iy1aldg wrote
Reply to comment by Halloween3 in Bifl minimalistic flatware? by mdoto
I'd contact them. If it says all...hey that's all.
I've definitely used codes before ordering multiple different sets.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_iy0ro20 wrote
Amish made furniture.
Like from cabinfield.com
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_ixzx3m3 wrote
Terrible idea. Get a mount and mount it. There will be settings to adjust focus, keystone etc.(even if you have to mount upside down).
Don't mess with load bearing joists for a pet project.
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_ixsqx6d wrote
Reply to comment by Junior_Ad2955 in Bifl minimalistic flatware? by mdoto
They also have 15% off right now (black friday).
Get their cheapest sets and they are still great (with designs).
Arcade80sbillsfan t1_jef9pfy wrote
Reply to [i ate] Birria Pizza by d0pey911
Recipe please if possible.
I'm like I don't know what all this is but damn I want some.