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aggressive_seal OP t1_jb5niwu wrote

Reply to comment by MonaMayI in Recommendations for professional kitchen shoes. Must be non-slip, easily cleanable and preferably safety toe. by aggressive_seal

I try to alternate pairs because it definitely extends the mileage. I remember reading something about Dansko's going down in quality because they shifted production to China and that Sanitas are actually the company that used to manufacture Dansko's. How long ago did u purchase ur Dansko's?

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BryonyVaughn t1_jb5n3v1 wrote

Reply to comment by 1955photo in what should I NOT put in the dishwasher? by NoPressureLife

Your not noticing something doesn't invalidate other people noticing them. Maybe their area has different hardness of water than yours does. Maybe they're a supertaster and you're not. Maybe they have pregnancy nose. If they can smell the dishwasher detergent on the microwaved plastic, they'd be able to know that plastic's been heated up with dishwasher detergent.

It seems pretty extreme to jump to saying they're imagining a phenomena you haven't noticed.

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BryonyVaughn t1_jb5m0gl wrote

Reply to comment by ModeInternational979 in what should I NOT put in the dishwasher? by NoPressureLife

I found Mod Podge that is labeled dishwasher safe. I used it on my highly stickered vacuum-insulated water bottle. I'm not going to put it in the dishwasher, just hoping the stickers will last longer with handwashing with the dishwasher-safe seal.

Just throwing the idea out there that using dishwasher-safe Mod Podge might help folks with things that wouldn't otherwise get damaged in the dishwasher.

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MonaMayI t1_jb5jprl wrote

Reply to Recommendations for professional kitchen shoes. Must be non-slip, easily cleanable and preferably safety toe. by aggressive_seal

If you can manage two pairs and alternate they’ll both last much longer. Dansko’s are the closest work shoe I’ve found for 14+ hours on your feet to BIFL. They’re not safety toe, but they’re quite sturdy and strong in the toe box. Sizing can be a bit tricky as they vary a bit between pairs, so worth seeking them out in person.

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F-21 t1_jb5i8dv wrote

Reply to comment by Sodomeister in can't be a $60 chainsaw. spent $ 150 on maintenance and the thing works like a dream by mimic751

I have a 039 from the 90's, and for some 10 years an MS361. They one "class" larger than the 2XX series. MS361 (or the new 362 - a bit more eco friendly though I think they made it a little heavier) is the most versatile chainsaw on the market, it'll really do everything, you can fell down really large trees or cut off small branches.

Now, I'd not use the 2xx series for large trees but overall they're still very versatile (compared to the 1xx series) nontheless, and a lot lighter.

I can compare my experience with the 039 and the 361. 039 is the farmer model (just like an MS390/391, or the smaller MS290/291), and the 361 is a pro saw. The 361 is more fuel efficient and just a tad lighter. But the ol' 039 is notably more torquey. I think it has some 5cc more. I assume that's even more notable between the smaller chainsaws (261 and 291). At full throttle the 361 is a better saw, but the 039 is really close in performance and I like how it won't stall even at less throttle.

Never had any serious problem with either. The 039 needed a new fuel lines every decade - time makes them rot, but that's to be expected. Never fully rebuilt the 039, but did inspect it ~ 5 years ago and cleaned up the carburetor. It was used a lot, especially in the past. Not daily, but when it was in use, it was a lot of use for 8-10 hours at a time.

If I bought again, I'd probably go for the 391. It's cheaper and totally fine for me. I have 15 hectares of forest. The 361 is really made to cut at least 8 hours, day after day, and be rebuilt countless times. I'd run out of forest in a month.

So, in your case I'd go with the 291. But if you've got some money to spare and want the best, the 261 is lighter and more powerful when you give it the nuts! :)

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aggressive_seal OP t1_jb5dpcp wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Recommendations for professional kitchen shoes. Must be non-slip, easily cleanable and preferably safety toe. by aggressive_seal

Unfortunately, I don't think that would work well for me. In a butcher shop, absolutely, but it would probably be too hot in the restaurant I work in. I'd also look rather silly as we wear shorts a lot of the time lol! But I appreciate the advice, thank you!

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Sodomeister t1_jb5cmxl wrote

Reply to comment by mimic751 in can't be a $60 chainsaw. spent $ 150 on maintenance and the thing works like a dream by mimic751

TBH you can buy whatever bars and chains you want so long as the size is correct for your model. I use laser laminated bars and their aggressive chains because I don't want to be out there all day when I'm just going to burn the wood in a year. I didn't even know premix gas was a thing. I just buy ethanol free gas and add oil to it. Stihl kinda got me on my string trimmer where if I bought a 6 pack of their preferred oil they extended the warranty by 3 years for the $15 it cost.

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Salix_Bryophyte t1_jb4ut2d wrote

Reply to comment by NoPressureLife in what should I NOT put in the dishwasher? by NoPressureLife

I’ve read both- I read that the dishwasher detergent is too abrasive and can etch the paint, and I’ve also read that they are just fine to run through the wash. I won’t tell you one way or another because I just don’t know for sure, but I can say that we had corelle at home growing up that went through the dishwasher for years with no ill effects. I do a lot of looking at flea markets and antique shops and I can’t say that I recall seeing any corelle that looked like it had dishwasher wear on it like Pyrex, Fireking, and that type of stuff gets. Hopefully someone who knows for sure can chime in!

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