Products that Work

masloki said:
Aeropress coffee press
Makes tasty coffee quickly, no electricity, dead simple but just works. I have one at home and one at the office. Beats Keurigs hands down in coffee flavor, assuming you use good beans freshly ground.
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Yes, forgot about the Aeropress - I have a copule of those as well...greatest tasting coffee with the right beans and the correct water temperature.

Honorary mention to the Capresso Jura superautomatic - 12 years and still making great expresso every morning.
 
Geico266 said:
Using cast iron skillets can raise iron levels in your body to dangerous levels. This has been linked to Alzheimer's. Elevated levels of aluminum, and copper are also suspect.

Just saying. :dunno:
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The activity of mountain biking, which causes a decrease in red blood cells, (actually a decrease in overall blood level) can counteract this. Plus, it's been established that alcohol consumption, associated with mountain biking activities, can counteract Alzheimer's.

Just promoting, dunno.
 
Jack Lalanne's Power Juicer, bought back in 2006.
I hate vegetables, so I've been getting my nutrients via an 8-10 oz glass of juice a couple of times a day from a garden variety(literally) of vegetables I'd never eat. Add a little apple and/or pear for sweetness and I can pretty much get anything down. My wife makes soups, stocks and even breads from the bone dry matter left behind. I've actually witnessed it get "blood" from a turnip and it purrs like a kitten. This thing could probably juice a brick and it has paid for itself at least 20 times over.
 
Mercedes Eclass - We're on our 4th one, each of the previous 3 had over 200k miles and were still fine running cars when we sold/donated them.

Thinkpad - I'll never use anything else, even though I don't like the Lenovo ones nearly as much as the IBM versions.

I'll second the Nexus. Love mine!

My Weber Genesis gas grill - I never thought there was a difference. but there is, and it's a BIG one.
 
Corpsmaide said:
OC spray. 10% at 2million SHU's :yes:
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Hard for us mortals to get that strong. But my rules of engagement are looser for deadly.

So another couple products

Para USA Nighthawg, 10+1 45 ACP in the good old 1911 pattern, but tiny. Pearce grip extension recommended.

Taurus TCP .380, great pocket pistol and the only of the super small 380s I know of with a slide stop, and another working product, the Crimson Trace laser guard. Very useful on the mouse guns as they don't have big sights.
 
As much as I love 1911s (and carried one as my duty gun for years), the one that just works in the Glock (also carried a 17 for years, and put 10s of thousands of rounds through it without a failure of any kind).
 
Sac Arrow said:
Plus, it's been established that alcohol consumption, associated with mountain biking activities, can counteract Alzheimer's.
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Seems to me that alcohol and biking can counteract life itself.

Dan
 
Jay Honeck said:
Another one: Bunn Coffee Makers.
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Agreed. If you're drinking drip coffee, you CANNOT beat a Bunn. 2-1/2 minutes for a 12-cup pot of coffee, and it's GOOD coffee.

We have one put away just in case we ever need it. We thought it made really good coffee until we tried a super automatic espresso machine... absolute heaven.
 
2004 Toyota Carolla. Drive the heck out of it for work and still going strong at 225K.

Bearcat wood chipper

Any of my Citizen watches. Love them

Sonuk shoes. Going on 2 years on my pair and still super comfortable and in perfect condition

Any Browning Long gun. I have .22's lever actions up to .308 bolts and all are accurate and reliable.
 
Jay Honeck said:
Another one: Bunn Coffee Makers.

I've owned two in my life. Well, three, if you count the one that lives in the motorhome (and never gets used anymore, dang it.) Once the water is heated to temperature, pouring a pot of water displaces that pre-heated water, making an entire 12-cup pot of coffee in just 90 seconds.

Because of the speed at which it's flushed through the grounds, the coffee never gets bitter. It's always a perfect cup of joe. Which is why virtually every restaurant uses Bunn brand coffee makers.
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My grandparents had one of these when i was a kid. It was probably 20 yrs old 30 years ago. Wonder what happened to it
 
wabower said:
And little bells on your shoes so the bears won't be surprised?:D
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That was funny. We don't have bears in Iowa. It made me laugh because I brought home a .300 Win Mag from a gun show years ago and I told my wife that I just had to have it because it was big enough to kill a polar bear. She thought that was a pretty lame justification for a gun considering we lived in Iowa. Probably right too, because after three or four year of waiting for a polar bear to come by, I decided to trade it off on something else. I've used bears to justify a lot of guns that I've bought actually.
 
Geico266 said:
Using cast iron skillets can raise iron levels in your body to dangerous levels. This has been linked to Alzheimer's. Elevated levels of aluminum, and copper are also suspect.

Just saying. :dunno:
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Doubt it. The iron in the skillets is not in a chemical form that can be taken up by the human body. Same for aluminum.

I second (or third) cast iron cookware. I've been using a cast iron omelet pan for years, and just got a cast iron burner for the new stove. I love them, nothing cooks like them at all. They are a bit of a pain though, and my omelet pan will need some refurbishment this summer.

I've only used my cast iron dutch over a couple times, and intend to rectify that situation.
 
Skylane81E said:
Taurus TCP .380, great pocket pistol and the only of the super small 380s I know of with a slide stop, and another working product, the Crimson Trace laser guard. Very useful on the mouse guns as they don't have big sights.
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Bersa Thunder 380 and 380cc both have slide stops. And my 380cc fits in my pocket (in a pocket holster) just fine. My son has the Crimson Trace grip on his 380 and it is nice.
 
A couple of more:

Ecco Sandals

As you might expect, I have become an expert on sandals, having not worn shoes in the 3+ years I've lived on this island.

These are the best sandals ever made, by anyone, anywhere: http://www.thewalkingcompany.com/ecco-chiappo-navajo/27876

I own three pair. Yes, I have a "dress" pair of sandals. They are the only footwear I wear, and they are tough, easy on (velcro) and off, and provide excellent arch support.

At $129 they are not cheap. They are worth it, at twice the price. If you only wear them occasionally in summer, one pair will last a lifetime.

Over the Glasses Sunglasses

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0028NEWD8/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yes, I know they are dorky. These are the least dorky over-the-glasses sunglasses I have found, and they are FABULOUS.

I used clip-ons for years, and absolutely destroyed a pair of $600 prescription glasses. These go over the glasses, and -- best of all -- provide SIDE protection from sunlight. As my eyes have aged, I have found sunlight from the side to be more annoying than sunlight from the front, and these neatly solve that problem.

They are also safety glasses. I do a lot of work outdoors with power tools, and these give me the peace of mind that my eyes are protected from flying debris.

And, finally, they are GREAT for flying. Both Mary and I wear them constantly, in the bright South Texas sun, and love them.

Oh -- and they're nine bucks. We have, like, ten pair floating around in all of our vehicles.
 
Ghery said:
Bersa Thunder 380 and 380cc both have slide stops. And my 380cc fits in my pocket (in a pocket holster) just fine. My son has the Crimson Trace grip on his 380 and it is nice.
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Both are MUCH bigger than the Taurus, it is the same size as the LCP and Kel Tec P-3AT
 
Jay Honeck said:
A couple of more:

Ecco Sandals
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I'm wearing a pair of Teva's that I walk 6 miles a day in. I've been wearing them for quite a few years, don't know exactly how many. Some of you saw me tramping about at Oshkosh in them. Velcro closures, very comfy, and will go through literally anything. I bought a second pair for when these wear out. Shouldn't have bothered.

Based on the sandals I bought a pair of Teva hiking shoes for when the wx cools off. No complaints whatsoever, though they've only gone through one season so far.
 
Oakleys. I have two pairs and wore them on the deck at the aquatic center for three summers. They have held up very well and they don't get treated very well, that's for sure. I have yet to break a pair.
 
Here's another:

Costco Optics

Some locations have an in-house optometrist. The opticians are friendly and helpful. The frames and lenses are priced extremely well. Service is quick. You can return to the store as many times as needed for adjustments, tightening, etc.

My only complaint when I originally got them was the selection of frames. But lately I've seen they've added a section of designer frames.

I'm not much for designer frames. My Costco glasses cost $80+tax (frames and lenses), and a comparable set at an independent optics shop would have cost hundreds.
 
:dunno:
steingar said:
I'm wearing a pair of Teva's that I walk 6 miles a day in. I've been wearing them for quite a few years, don't know exactly how many. Some of you saw me tramping about at Oshkosh in them. Velcro closures, very comfy, and will go through literally anything. I bought a second pair for when these wear out. Shouldn't have bothered.
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Yes you should have! I've been wearing Tevas for as long as I can remember, probably since the mid-70's since they've been the footwear of choice in whitewater canoeing & kayaking circles around here forever.

They've always been bulletproof...until the last few years. The insoles have delaminates from the outsoles on the last three pairs I've owned...in a very short time...the sandal was showing very little wear all three times.

"in the old days" I'd wear all the way through the outsole before the sandals would even think about failing

I called Teva about three weeks ago after the third pair came apart. "yeah, we know we have issues" was the response. They must've been taking customer service lessons from Garmin...

I'll probably go with Keens next time.
 
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asechrest;1193023 [B said:
Older Honda Mowers - Gas Powered[/B]
Our older Honda gas powered lawn mower lasted 18ish years, mowing twice a week in the Florida summers and once every other week in the winter. We replaced it with the modern version and the build quality is markedly worse. We're not as impressed with the newer version.
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Ditto this. My gas powered Honda walk behind is 22 years old. It gets an oil change and air filter cleaning once a year and I have a spare set of blades (it has 2 because it is a mulcher), and every year, it starts right up, and cuts twice weekly without fail. I nearly had a stroke when we bought it at $600, but it sure has turned out to be an inexpensive buy.

Snapper Comet Rear Engine Rider Mower. An awesome, very maintainable mower. Had it for 10 years. NO failures. Same maintenance as the Honda.

1997 Ford F-150. 262,000 miles, and still running strong
 
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PilotAlan said:
Aleve (naproxin sodium) pain reliever.
This stuff works wonders. Two pills last 10-12 hours, and the pain just goes away. No dopiness, no stomach issues, nothing.
I have arthritis in my back, hip, knee, and shoulder. Bad days or airline flights are very, very rough. Two pills in the morning and no pain all day. Two pills before leaving for the airport makes travel days pain-free.
There's a bottle in my travel bag, one in the medicine chest, one in the car, and one at the office.
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I know you're dealing with a known issue, but I have a friend who covered up cancer-mass caused pain with Alleve for long enough it may kill her now. Must be effective. Probably not a good idea not to get recurring pain checked by a professional.
 
zenni optical.com
My difficult prescription, lenses and frame, $35 dollars, delivered in 2 weeks. My family with normal eyes, can do it for $20 per pair. Great for kids in sports because there is a lot less ouch when they inevitably get broken.

Costco
Really high quality at respectable prices. If you like something they have, better stock as up, as lot of it rotates through never to come back.
 
Glasspar G3. No other boat has taught more people to waterski.

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Maxmosbey said:
Oakleys. I have two pairs and wore them on the deck at the aquatic center for three summers. They have held up very well and they don't get treated very well, that's for sure. I have yet to break a pair.
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I'll second this.. My regular glasses, and all 6 pairs of my sunglasses are oakleys. Love how they fit, and they're damn near bulletproof
 
Ghery said:
True. My son has an LCP and if I NEVER shoot it again it will be too soon. Too small for my hand. Way too small.
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Agreed, I don't like to shoot it, but any bigger and I wouldn't be able to have it with me everywhere.
 
Are they made from better stuff, or what? After her cataract surgery turned out well, the Missus bought some Maui whatevers that were priced about the same as my new Aspen pro, but I couldn't tell any difference from the cheapo's at Sam Moon. She decided she couldn't either, but I'd like for her to have some good shades.

denverpilot said:
Thirded. Oakley glasses are worth the premium price tag.
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For anyone who does a lot of painting the Purdy duo-roller and brush spinner/cleaner works great. Fast and easy way to clean rollers and brushes.
 
Hoppes Elite gun cleaner. The same thing as M Pro 7 cleaner, relabeled. Beats Hoppes #9 in every way. Melts the carbon, and quickly. Non-toxic, no odor. Best gun cleaner I've ever used.
 
ateamer said:
Hoppes Elite gun cleaner. The same thing as M Pro 7 cleaner, relabeled. Beats Hoppes #9 in every way. Melts the carbon, and quickly. Non-toxic, no odor. Best gun cleaner I've ever used.
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I love the smell of hoppes.:)
 
Hoppe's #9 is a memory reviver for sure, but the new stuff works better and gets less complaints from the Missus.

(But she does clean her own stuff...)

Been trying out FrogLube lately. Seems to work well. Minty. Kinda weird. "Food grade" so supposedly not toxic, but I don't usually lick guns, so not sure why I'm supposed to care.

Bunch of folks around here swear by ATF. Seriously. I guess it's cheap...
 
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