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m_smg t1_izgq1d6 wrote
I have a surplus German ab bw parka and I love it. Warm, comfortable, sturdy, I like the style. And cheap!
pwrboredom t1_izgpei4 wrote
Reply to Since 1993 like a brick by mrpickem1
Want quality? Buy a Maytank.
Got a Maytag dishwasher in 93. It finally gave out last summer. I picked up one from a friend that was free, and portable, 7 years ago. I laid it on its side to drain it, then shoved it into a shed. Out it came, I stripped the outer covering off it. Surprise! What made it not move around in its portable state? One 60 pound concrete block! I took it up on my porch, started it, ran like a top! Didn't leak a drop, ether. I hauled it in, installed it, ran one cleanup cycle, then loaded it. Works perfectly.
One Maytag washing machine, bought in 92, I replaced the drive belt. Still runs like new. Maytag dryer-used. One $34 element, one $2 lint fuse, bought in 90, it lasted longer than my marriage. Lo and behold, Maytag, Kenmore, Whirlpool electric dryers are all made by Whirlpool. Un-kill- able.
I have three LG washers, all waiting to go to the scrap yard. All three pooped out within 6 years- JUNK. All were curb pickups. These new machines are very expensive, don't work well, and will crap out faster than you'd like. Want something good? go-buy-used.
Junior_Ad2955 t1_izgi905 wrote
Reply to Wool flannel options? by AvengedAxe77
Duckworth has some great wool flannels
Junior_Ad2955 t1_izghyhd wrote
Reply to comment by snadwich_nam in Tell me the ultimate everyday pants/shorts for office and casual wear by snadwich_nam
Any of them are good, I am getting the poplin for Christmas so I haven’t tried that yet
T-R-I-K t1_izgfghp wrote
Reply to comment by byhi3 in Wool flannel options? by AvengedAxe77
I love Pendleton products.
Rats_In_Boxes t1_izgdfyl wrote
Reply to Not quite BIFL - Air Conditioners? by CleanJebboy
The thing about window A/C units is that, in my experience, they end up getting disgusting before they end up breaking. If not stored properly they can develop mold and mildew inside the styrofoam "cooler" internals, and that's simply impossible to truly clean because it's not metal or plastic. While wasteful, it's just not worth the respiratory health risk to keep an old machine that can develop some really dangerous molds and spread all over your home.
Steelringin t1_izgchf9 wrote
Reply to comment by Neverendingnerd in Tell me the ultimate everyday pants/shorts for office and casual wear by snadwich_nam
They are expensive because they're high quality. All of their trousers that I've tried outlast anything else I've ever worn by a considerable margin. This is BIFL so up-front cost shouldn't be a factor in the discussion, just overall value.
Steelringin t1_izgbv2d wrote
Reply to comment by snadwich_nam in Tell me the ultimate everyday pants/shorts for office and casual wear by snadwich_nam
I've had 4 different models and all of them have been very good quality. I think the only issue I've ever had was with their Traverse model, which is now discontinued. They're a soft shell material and they pilled but that's only because I put them in the dryer. I got a second pair after the ones that pilled that I never machine dried and they're fine. Both pairs still going strong 6 and 8 years later.
byhi3 t1_izgb3n8 wrote
Reply to Wool flannel options? by AvengedAxe77
I've got an old Pendleton that I found in a field. Washed it and it's like new. I absolutely love it
Steelringin t1_izga52c wrote
Reply to comment by Eurothrash in BIFL suggestions: Lunchboxes - what material to get for work (mainly porridge rice, maybe eggs)? by Eurothrash
They don't keep food warm for any significant amount of time. Keeping food lukewarm for hours at a time is probably not a good idea for most foods as the risk of food poisoning is significant. They are microwave, oven and dishwasher safe.
Neverendingnerd t1_izg6i18 wrote
Reply to comment by snadwich_nam in Tell me the ultimate everyday pants/shorts for office and casual wear by snadwich_nam
They all are pretty good. I have 5 different types of pants from them, all have the same quality. I would suggest going to youtube to find specific reviews.
AvengedAxe77 OP t1_izg5pw4 wrote
Reply to comment by Quail-a-lot in Wool flannel options? by AvengedAxe77
These look great, but I work in a basically outside weld shop in the northeast and want a shirt for warmth under my leathers. I wouldn't want to drop that much for the possibility of it getting burnt up. Maybe I'll look into them for a nice option out of work though!
AvengedAxe77 OP t1_izg5gg0 wrote
Reply to comment by sunnymanroll in Wool flannel options? by AvengedAxe77
I have seen some pendleton in my research and they seem to be found easily on eBay as well.
jenjenmuss t1_izg4y9v wrote
Reply to comment by W3althMan in Tell me the ultimate everyday pants/shorts for office and casual wear by snadwich_nam
This guy gets it
flannelheart t1_izg2pht wrote
Reply to comment by sunnymanroll in Wool flannel options? by AvengedAxe77
I have a Filson NW Wool shirt that I love but I believe it's %100 wool.
Quail-a-lot t1_izg1gw7 wrote
Reply to Wool flannel options? by AvengedAxe77
Anion is a fantastic option out of Canada (they ship internationally) https://anianmfg.com/
[deleted] t1_izg12tc wrote
Reply to Wool flannel options? by AvengedAxe77
I inherited a FiveBrother heavy flannel from my Great-Uncle, when he passed away 9 years ago. I don't know how long he had it but I wear it almost daily throughout the winter. It's thick enough to be damn near windproof yet comfortable enough to lounge about the house in. On top of that, the snap up buttons have held up to over a decade of being ripped open Hulk Hogan style, with no hint of wear to the fabric or buttons.
W3althMan t1_izfyhcj wrote
Reply to comment by snadwich_nam in Tell me the ultimate everyday pants/shorts for office and casual wear by snadwich_nam
Got my first pair last year and only pants I wear now, ABC and Comissions. Also they hve the best shorts for both running and gym.
throwaway827364882 t1_izfulh2 wrote
Reply to comment by LaskoHolmes in Rex Ambassador- 316L stainless steel adjustable razor by LaskoHolmes
lol even if i was rich I would still settle for Equate 98 cent pack of 12. that's just me, im cheap, you do you boo.
jenjenmuss t1_izfskyj wrote
Reply to comment by snadwich_nam in Tell me the ultimate everyday pants/shorts for office and casual wear by snadwich_nam
Check out their boxer briefs while you are there. They’re amazing. Nothing but good things to say about the company in my experience.
snadwich_nam OP t1_izfsfna wrote
Reply to comment by jenjenmuss in Tell me the ultimate everyday pants/shorts for office and casual wear by snadwich_nam
Wow this is honestly surprising. I only ever thought of them as the athleisure company for woman's leggings and figured they'd have warranties that followed with more fast fashion, this is great insight!
snadwich_nam OP t1_izfs91p wrote
Reply to comment by Cautious_Actuary_518 in Tell me the ultimate everyday pants/shorts for office and casual wear by snadwich_nam
These actually look like they fit the bill pretty well! Hows the durability? Looks like thankfully they have ones with belt loops to for more tucked in offices
sunnymanroll t1_izfs4bp wrote
Reply to Wool flannel options? by AvengedAxe77
I have Pendleton flannels that my grandfather had worn since he was my age, and they've held up well. They do their assembly in Mexico these days, but the fabrics are still woven in Oregon. Their weave is very tight, and they're one of the few wool flannels that you can machine wash.
Filson also comes to mind, but they're more known for their work in waxed canvas.
BallsOutKrunked t1_izfrzno wrote
Reply to Wool flannel options? by AvengedAxe77
I have a Patagonia wool button up plaid that I really like. Quite warm and looks nice.
Cautious_Actuary_518 t1_izgtm23 wrote
Reply to comment by snadwich_nam in Tell me the ultimate everyday pants/shorts for office and casual wear by snadwich_nam
Quality is solid. Mine have held up pretty well. Which pair are you thinking of getting? I recently bought some on sale here at 40% off. They've got a few different pairs of the The Workday pant still up if you want to save a few bucks.