Recent comments in /f/BuyItForLife
krollAY t1_j68i6od wrote
Reply to comment by yboy403 in This is what BIFL is really about. Not only does Lee Valley still sell the consumable blade for their old marking gauges (discontinued nearly 20 years ago), it's actually a dollar cheaper than the blade for the new model. by yboy403
I like that they make plane blades for planes they don’t sell. I have a 1920s Stanley that I can purchase a replacement blade from LV. They aren’t the only ones that do that but it’s cool that a tool from 100 years ago can be kept working with new parts if needed
CupIsHalfEmpty2 t1_j68i4vf wrote
Reply to comment by lwhite1 in Fresh from Norway, my custom Ekornes Stressless chair by Gerbski
The chair seat felt low when I bought it but I just thought that was the style of this model.
After a couple days I started to think something was up. I can't remember exactly how many but the seat has either four or five springs. I was able to push down on the seat and could feel the center springs push down a lot further and not spring back compared to the springs at the front or the back of the seat.
When I flipped over the chair, you can unzip the fabric. I could see a split on the foam where the spring was broken and the foam over stretched.
CDN_a t1_j68hkz7 wrote
Reply to comment by ConBroMitch in Where can I find the 'real truth' about purchasing pillows? by [deleted]
Ok I stand to be corrected... I'm sorry perhaps they are breathable and washable I have NO idea! Thanks!
CDN_a t1_j68hddw wrote
Reply to comment by generic-affliction in Where can I find the 'real truth' about purchasing pillows? by [deleted]
Well for one thing... I'm Canadian so I don't care... except that guy's an obvious charlatan LOL!
CDN_a t1_j68h86y wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Where can I find the 'real truth' about purchasing pillows? by [deleted]
Yeah thanks.
Junior_Ad2955 t1_j68h6xi wrote
Reply to comment by generic-affliction in Where can I find the 'real truth' about purchasing pillows? by [deleted]
I really don’t think people pay that much attention when they actually buy a pillow
CDN_a t1_j68h664 wrote
Reply to comment by bwonks in Where can I find the 'real truth' about purchasing pillows? by [deleted]
Is latex breathable, washable? I suspect not so much... I'm lost but thank you! :)
CDN_a t1_j68gyrx wrote
Reply to comment by thatsarealhobbit in Where can I find the 'real truth' about purchasing pillows? by [deleted]
Thanks... 45 min vid... will check it out!
generic-affliction t1_j68gy8h wrote
Pillow purchases now require considerations for political affiliation. I never thought that would be the case but that’s where we are. Where do you stand on election denial and insurrection? It would help in narrowing down available options.
ConBroMitch t1_j68gr7u wrote
Reply to comment by CDN_a in Where can I find the 'real truth' about purchasing pillows? by [deleted]
I suggest you do research on it before making assumptions. Because almost all of what you just said is completely incorrect.
Amukka t1_j68gkx9 wrote
Reply to comment by W3SL33 in Fresh from Norway, my custom Ekornes Stressless chair by Gerbski
Similar story, my wife buys antiques and I was picking up a mcm dresser from a house that was getting flipped. They had the dresser in the garage and it was surrounded by plastic chairs. I found the markings on them and they were original Sam Avedon molded plastic chairs. 20 orange and 20 olive green. I asked what they were doing with all the chairs and they said they wanted to get rid of them because they weren't stackable and took up so much space. I offer them $100 for all the chairs and they glad accepted.
lwhite1 t1_j68gf16 wrote
Reply to comment by CupIsHalfEmpty2 in Fresh from Norway, my custom Ekornes Stressless chair by Gerbski
How could you tell that they were broken initially?
bwonks t1_j68gc0o wrote
Natural latex pillows. I have a shredded latex pillow that came with my latex mattress and it's the best pillow I have ever had.
thatsarealhobbit t1_j68g8u2 wrote
Scott Cramer on YouTube recently made a video reviewing several pillows from different price points, worth a watch
CDN_a t1_j68g8q6 wrote
Reply to comment by Easy_Independent_313 in Where can I find the 'real truth' about purchasing pillows? by [deleted]
Ok will check it out.. thanks!
mjfi4cp2 t1_j68g86j wrote
Reply to comment by Lonely-Connection-37 in Tho the road may wind, and yet your hearts grow weary, still shall ye follow the way. by kilbus
+1 for mink oil
CDN_a t1_j68g6g7 wrote
Reply to comment by SpeakerSame9076 in Where can I find the 'real truth' about purchasing pillows? by [deleted]
Don't worry I won't!
CDN_a t1_j68g3w6 wrote
Reply to comment by SpeakerSame9076 in Where can I find the 'real truth' about purchasing pillows? by [deleted]
You make a good point saying, keep doing what's working for you' which have been my synthetic fill / down alternative pillows... but there's a MILLION different manufacturers and price points of them and how to distinguish among them quality and cost wise... hopefully not to get ripped off? Thank you for your input.
CDN_a t1_j68fo2d wrote
Reply to comment by WantonChrysanthemum in Where can I find the 'real truth' about purchasing pillows? by [deleted]
That's an interesting consideration thank you. But of course, one would think that the powers that be... that is, if one trusts the powers that be... must have determined what is/are acceptable levels of such and not harmful... soooo? But thank you very much! It's not any ONE particular recommendation I'm looking for... it's how to intelligently shop this product? Thanks!
SpeakerSame9076 t1_j68fh70 wrote
Reply to comment by CDN_a in Where can I find the 'real truth' about purchasing pillows? by [deleted]
The truth is, never buy anything from the my pillow guy
Easy_Independent_313 t1_j68ffgq wrote
I think IKEA has the best feather and down pillows for a really decent price.
SpeakerSame9076 t1_j68faix wrote
Reply to comment by ConBroMitch in Where can I find the 'real truth' about purchasing pillows? by [deleted]
Agree with the buckwheat pillow.
My bestie got me one cause I get neck pain with basically every pillow, and I hated it at first, but once I got used to it I like it better than softer ones. It's still not perfect (I shape it how i want every night, but it doesn't stay in that shape, so I'll have to try different cases or something) but I hurt less than with others.
Which leads me to my criteria for pillows. If you wake up feeling good, keep doing what you're doing. If your head or neck hurt in the morning, change pillows. Tons will depend on what you feel is comfortable and how you sleep. Try to keep your spine in a relaxed straight form (following its natural curves of course, don't try to be an ironing board) not turned or twisted.
For me, having more bulk under my neck than my head puts my cervical spine in a straighter alignment that reduces strain on my spine and muscles that reduces pain in my neck and head. So foam or buckwheat or things that can do that (I may have to try the wool mentioned above) - put bulk where I need the support - are what I look for.
CDN_a t1_j68f9k4 wrote
Reply to comment by TheNazruddin in Where can I find the 'real truth' about purchasing pillows? by [deleted]
I'm not sure what you mean...? I certainly intend to replace my pillows and to do so every few years... the question is... at what price $450 dollars each... or $$80 dollars each... what is a rip off or not... and what am I getting... and what should I look for? If you don't have an answer that's okay... I don't have one either? Thank you.
patsfan038 t1_j68f4ws wrote
Reply to comment by Gerbski in Fresh from Norway, my custom Ekornes Stressless chair by Gerbski
He should be called Sherman the wise
He’s probably going to give me an important side quest
MakeSouthBayGR8Again t1_j68i7jd wrote
Reply to comment by generic-affliction in Where can I find the 'real truth' about purchasing pillows? by [deleted]
As a maga Republican, his pillows are not bad. Wouldn’t say great, but not bad either…