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jnortond t1_j1spyrp wrote
I bit the big one and got a Pottery Barn sectional on major sale about 4 years ago. It was expensive ($6k) but still looks and sits amazing. I got the Pearce model with light colored and upgraded performance fabric. I have pets and grandkids around daily.
BlackEyedAngel01 OP t1_j1spe5d wrote
Reply to comment by Quail-a-lot in Looking for knife sharpening set by BlackEyedAngel01
This sounds great, makes me look forward to it even more.
jnortond t1_j1sp9iz wrote
Reply to Request: Best office chair for bad back by ilovetpb
I love my Steelcase Leap chair. I lost a lot of weight lately but it supported my heavy body as well as my lighter one. When choosing between the Steelcase and Herman Miller options, I read a lot of reviews. I do not regret my choice.
MemoryHallucination t1_j1sos0l wrote
Reply to comment by doomaflotch in Aran wool sweater question by doomaflotch
Jumping in here as someone who grew up on a specialist sheep wool farm, I would highly recommend commissioning a knitter to make you a sweater in a style you like, to your measurements, from Wensleydale wool--its a rare UK breed and has wonderful, slightly shiny, durable long staple fibre. Soft enough to wear against my sensitive skin. Not cheap, but definitely (esp if you hand wash carefully and flat dry, and learn to darn) a BIFL option.
I'd avoid your typical Aran shop--the tourist and international trade means, as said above, that they don't often use legit local wool and it's often lower quality and itchy.
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Think_Z t1_j1smlr5 wrote
Reply to comment by Ill-ConceivedVenture in Request: Best office chair for bad back by ilovetpb
This is the truth.
Im_Not_Nick_Fisher t1_j1smdr8 wrote
Reply to Wanting to upgrade hair clippers for self cut by StarrkC
I’ve had the Wahl seniors for probably 15 years now. But a friend has had their Andis masters since the late 90s. We used them in high school. I don’t think you could go wrong with either, or even the Oster fast feed. The Oster classics I’ve heard are basically indestructible as well. I’ve seen some people mention if you take care of just about any clippers they should last. I clean and oil mine after I use them, and have since I bought them.
Dadtakesthebait t1_j1sm8d6 wrote
Reply to comment by Ill-ConceivedVenture in Request: Best office chair for bad back by ilovetpb
Agree. My standing desk has made a huge difference. I use it for work and gaming now.
Electrical_Point6361 t1_j1slkr9 wrote
Reply to comment by Potential_Wave_3662 in Leatherman Wave+ Remains to be seen as so far I've only bought it for five days of life but I'm optimistic by Dartmouthest
I have, I think, the smallest pocket knife (I have to look up the model) anyways, I used to love how it looks, it seems very sturdy, but every time I tried to close it, it literally bit me! It snaps closed so quickly and powerfully that if I am not extremely careful & slow, and use another sort of tool to slow down how fast & hard it snaps shut, it will injure and hurt my hands and fingers. This has happened on too many occasions that I had to stop using it. It seems one needs super strong grip strength to use. For such a small tool, I think this is crazy and am disappointed that I can’t use this for anything.
N64SmashBros OP t1_j1sjoaj wrote
Reply to comment by NetCaptive in Dedicated this Christmas for all the Darn Tough Socks I'll ever need. by N64SmashBros
They're all bought straight from their site...
Ill-ConceivedVenture t1_j1shtld wrote
Reply to Request: Best office chair for bad back by ilovetpb
Not what you're going to want to hear, but your problem isn't the chair you're sitting in, it's sitting itself. Yes, a chair built for ergonomics won't hurt, but it won't correct the underlying issue and it won't prevent issues going forward.
I've tried all the top chairs, Aeron, Embody, Steelcase Leap v2, Gesture, et cetera. None of them helped. Know what helped my bad back and made it go away for good? Physical therapy. Know what keeps it from coming back? Not sitting as long or as often. Switching between sitting and standing. Strengthening my back with rucking / exercise / building core strength. Strengthening the hips and loosening them up. Stretching.
It's going to take work but the sooner you start the better.
KeyStep8 t1_j1shrjk wrote
Reply to comment by ZimofZord in Winter gloves recommendation from Deluth Trading by ZimofZord
Ah, that makes sense
I've seen good stuff about Kinco too.
goldjade13 t1_j1shq5r wrote
Reply to comment by tanlines8 in What Scores Did People Get for Christmas? by Sweet_Philosopher
Really surprising. Did you contact the company? I know multiple people who do have a legacy vitamix - they do last forever.
ZimofZord t1_j1shpb0 wrote
Reply to Request: Best office chair for bad back by ilovetpb
I have a secret lab one they have a 5 yr warranty which I have used twice now so not exactly sure if it BIFL atm
goldjade13 t1_j1shkt8 wrote
I got a painting of the place where I was engaged. It was unexpected and not the norm product listed here, but surely something we will cherish every day.
ZimofZord OP t1_j1shjxb wrote
Reply to comment by KeyStep8 in Winter gloves recommendation from Deluth Trading by ZimofZord
Was going there tomorrow but I have been seeing a lot of kinco recommendations on the sub
KeyStep8 t1_j1sh775 wrote
I've never heard good things about DT. That's obviously anecdotal but you might be able to find something better for a similar price.
Is there a reason you want them specifically?
ZimofZord OP t1_j1sh4n0 wrote
Reply to comment by BallsOutKrunked in Winter gloves recommendation from Deluth Trading by ZimofZord
Do you like Buffalo or pigskin version?
Otto_von_Grotto t1_j1sgu7r wrote
Reply to Request: Best office chair for bad back by ilovetpb
As someone else with a bad back, I hate Herman Miller chairs.
I've got a beat up old chair that I didn't like a whole lot at first but love now. All the information is gone, so I don't know who made it and I cannot find a replacement like it.
I know this didn't help, but I'm hoping for a new chair at some point.
Good luck, OP!
BallsOutKrunked t1_j1sgoou wrote
Dunno about Deluth, I have Kincos. I've found that under ~20F if I'm spending any serious time out there I need chemical handpacks. I have very warm gloves but they're expensive goretex/down expedition things. For work it's Kincos, and hand heaters if cold. If you find anything else barbed-wire tough that goes down to 0f, let me know!
outlook-yahoo t1_j1sgf5f wrote
Reply to Best boot shoelaces to buy by JoeB-123
Pisgah range ltd. They probably have lifetime warranty . I use them in my redwings.
CorgiRawr t1_j1sgcdk wrote
Reply to Request: Best office chair for bad back by ilovetpb
Herman millers are great but expensive
jantron6000 t1_j1sg72d wrote
Reply to comment by emf1752 in Wanting to upgrade hair clippers for self cut by StarrkC
> Wahl clipper elites
Do you know what makes this clipper better than the Wahl Color Pro? I've been using that cheaper model for 3 years so far. As an aside, I like the idea of corded instead of battery for long-term durability, which both of these have.
kraftcrew t1_j1sg2xl wrote
Reply to Best boot shoelaces to buy by JoeB-123
Ironlaces. Made from Kevlar.
Cfwydirk t1_j1sq60j wrote
Reply to Request: Best office chair for bad back by ilovetpb
YouTube search “best office chairs for back pain”. There are several reviews.
https://youtu.be/d8_nSrkywg8