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Re: Helpful But Commonly Overlooked Purchases
« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2015, 08:57:29 PM »


Is the Mac socket wrench nicer than the Snap-on ones? The Snap-on racheting mechanism on my screwdrivers is very nice. Maybe 2-3 degree turn to get to the next click which is also very soft. I know Mac makes totl stuff that's on par with Snap-on.

Yes. My friend was Master Tech for Lexus. He has full boxes from both companies. Each has their own tools that are better than the others for different reasons. Nobody has a finer rachet that I've felt. It's almost Swiss watch like. I forget which model it was but if you want one I'll ask my friend.
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Re: Helpful But Commonly Overlooked Purchases
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2015, 09:24:02 PM »

Yes. My friend was Master Tech for Lexus. He has full boxes from both companies. Each has their own tools that are better than the others for different reasons. Nobody has a finer rachet that I've felt. It's almost Swiss watch like. I forget which model it was but if you want one I'll ask my friend.

I'll keep that in mind when I need a wrench. I rarely need it, while I use screwdrivers a lot - different lengths and bits. What I really need is something that can get in at a right angle but is still small.  Seen a couple in the market but the head is very bulky.
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Re: Helpful But Commonly Overlooked Purchases
« Reply #12 on: May 23, 2015, 07:35:52 AM »

Hario V60 coffee dripper
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Re: Helpful But Commonly Overlooked Purchases
« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2015, 08:25:50 AM »

Hario V60 coffee dripper

A good coffee dripper is worth more than all the Starbucks establishments combined.
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Re: Helpful But Commonly Overlooked Purchases
« Reply #14 on: May 23, 2015, 01:52:33 PM »


128 GB password protected USB thumb drive

What one do you use? I need one with a more sturdy loop. Had two break off in my pocket already.
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Re: Helpful But Commonly Overlooked Purchases
« Reply #15 on: May 23, 2015, 04:15:27 PM »

Commonly overlooked purchases:

Pants
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Re: Helpful But Commonly Overlooked Purchases
« Reply #16 on: May 23, 2015, 04:51:34 PM »

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Pants
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Especially useful for wearing on the chest. Although quite how that works beats me. Another unique thing for cats, I suppose...
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Re: Helpful But Commonly Overlooked Purchases
« Reply #17 on: May 23, 2015, 06:07:45 PM »

What one do you use? I need one with a more sturdy loop. Had two break off in my pocket already.

Verbatim Store n' Go (don't know whether they still make it any more). The metal loop at the end is pretty robust, and I got a strong ring to thread through it from the place where I have keys made.
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Re: Helpful But Commonly Overlooked Purchases
« Reply #18 on: May 23, 2015, 07:35:58 PM »

What kind/brands of pants? I know there are different cuts, materials, breathability, durability, pockets places/numbers, construction, ease of cleaning, color fastness, weight, fabric weave/texture.
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Re: Helpful But Commonly Overlooked Purchases
« Reply #19 on: May 23, 2015, 08:33:23 PM »

Verbatim Store n' Go (don't know whether they still make it any more). The metal loop at the end is pretty robust, and I got a strong ring to thread through it from the place where I have keys made.
They make these still.
http://www.amazon.com/Verbatim-Store-Flash-Drive-97002/dp/B005GWQRWM I use them a lot for work.
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