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I dunno if they have this too often in the UK, but good office chairs go on sale through craigslist as offices close pretty often in my area. Look for chairs by Steelcase, Haworth, etc.. I was able to get a couple Leaps for 100 bucks apiece.
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signalnoise posted:I dunno if they have this too often in the UK, but good office chairs go on sale through craigslist as offices close pretty often in my area. Look for chairs by Steelcase, Haworth, etc.. I was able to get a couple Leaps for 100 bucks apiece. I would second buying used. I got some really nice chairs from a new/used office furniture place in the basement of an independent office supplies store.
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What's the best brand/place for getting weights for lifting? Looking for the best intersection of value and quality. Don't want the cheapest ones that are full of burrs or slightly mis-sized holes, or a bar that will bend with too much weight. I've been scouring Craigslist, Freecycle, etc... for weeks, but I live in a relatively rural area, and there's basically nothing.
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DrBouvenstein posted:a bar that will bend with too much weight. All bars bend, sometimes quite extremely over 700lbs or so.
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DrBouvenstein posted:What's the best brand/place for getting weights for lifting? Looking for the best intersection of value and quality. Don't want the cheapest ones that are full of burrs or slightly mis-sized holes, or a bar that will bend with too much weight. Assuming you mean bar-related lifts, Used is the best option, but failing that, I'd get a decent bar (Rogue bar?) and whatever plates you can get. Get a basic bench if needed but not a cheap one, since you will be crushed to death if it fails you.
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Jose posted:I guess between the £130 Markus and £300 although i'd definitely prefer closer to the £130 If you're really going to be sitting in it an awful lot then I'd recommend trying to find a used Herman Miller Aeron, they typically go for around £300 on eBay. I used to sit in one for 10+ hours a day for several years and I'm positive it's the reason why I'm not currently a deformed hunchback.
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Roulette posted:So far the only helpful suggestion has been maybe a GoPro in narrow mode. The cost of an inexpensive videographer is basically my entire budget for my wedding so it literally isn't an option. I'm not poor by any means, but I'm also not willing to take out a loan just to have someone follow me around with a camera instead of setting one somewhere so I can record raw footage to edit myself later. I know this was a while back and congrats if you've already had your wedding, but all those "unhelpful" suggestions are totally on-point. Is there a college or university nearby? Hit up the Photography and Broadcasting departments and pay a student maybe 10% of what you'd pay a "professional" videographer/photographer. They'll have their own gear, so no need for a new camera, and they'll be grateful for the experience. Everybody wins. I did this poo poo all the time as an undergrad and was super happy for the chance to do "real world" work, no matter what the pay.
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Frankston posted:If you're really going to be sitting in it an awful lot then I'd recommend trying to find a used Herman Miller Aeron, they typically go for around £300 on eBay. I used to sit in one for 10+ hours a day for several years and I'm positive it's the reason why I'm not currently a deformed hunchback. Good to know. How are the knock offs of herman miller/eames chairs like for anyone who's used them?
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Jose posted:Good to know. How are the knock offs of herman miller/eames chairs like for anyone who's used them? There's an office chair thread. The consensus seems to be buy a used Herman Miller/steelcase and if that's still out of your budget go with an Ikea Markus.
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I need a suggestion for a bag that is like... angular I guess. This is mostly a style issue. I currently use this as my messenger:  This is what I own for a murse:  I find the murse to be fine functionally, but I fuckin hate the aesthetic. I want a cross-body bag that has a GOOD strap, an integral laptop sleeve that can carry a slim 12-13" laptop, a main compartment, and a front compartment. Preferably made of something tough and light. Murse/ "EDC" sized.
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signalnoise posted:I need a suggestion for a bag that is like... angular I guess. This is mostly a style issue. Have you checked the usual suspects, Timbuktu, Chrome, Mission Workshop? Also, if you do up getting rid of that Merce, I might interested in buying it. What model is it?
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bongwizzard posted:Have you checked the usual suspects, Timbuktu, Chrome, Mission Workshop? Yeah, I checked Timbuktu, Chrome, and MW in the past 20 minutes actually, hehe. The lower bag is a Tom Bihn Ristretto. It's an older model of it, but mostly the same. I can send you a pic and I would absolutely love to sell it. It has an integrated laptop sleeve, and I have one in iPad size and also Macbook Air size. Send me a PM for more deets Chrome used to sell a bag I really liked for this, the Vega, but they don't make it anymore. That was the last of the good shoulder bags from Chrome that didn't have that stupid loving buckle.
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signalnoise posted:Yeah, I checked Timbuktu, Chrome, and MW in the past 20 minutes actually, hehe. The lower bag is a Tom Bihn Ristretto. It's an older model of it, but mostly the same. I can send you a pic and I would absolutely love to sell it. It has an integrated laptop sleeve, and I have one in iPad size and also Macbook Air size. Send me a PM for more deets Cool, I will hit you up tonight. My dad just got a XPS 13 and is looking for a bag for it and I think the larger one might fit it.
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Along the same lines: I have a Timbuk2 messenger bag that has held up VERY well. The issue for me is weight distribution with all the poo poo I carry. It's hurting my back. I need a backpack that doesn't make me look like a high schooler. It doesn't have to be huge. The largest item I carry is a Surface 4.
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GoRuck bag.
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Etrips posted:GoRuck bag. I got a GR1 for Christmas and it's awesome. Much less TACTICAL COMBAT GEAR than the 5.11 I used before and it's built like a tank. Internal pockets are pretty minimal but you can buy some pouches with molle webbing and set it up however you like. They're pretty goddamn expensive though. I also got an eBags TLS Professional Slim Laptop Backpack as work swag recently and was kind of shocked by how good it is. YKK zippers, shitload of well thought out pockets, works in either backpack or briefcase orientation, looks good. Highly recommend as a first grown-up bag on a midrange budget.
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Inzombiac posted:Along the same lines: http://mixedworks.com/en/backpacks/swift.html in my opinion
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Inzombiac posted:Do they sell in America? Yes, they ship worldwide. I am extremely satisfied with my Mixed Works bag.
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Y'all could try that rope bag from Kavu that everyone has - it's unisex and comes in a billion colors and isn't expensive http://www.kavu.com/Product/923/Rope_Bag.aspx Inzombiac posted:Along the same lines: But really... https://missionworkshop.com/collections/backpacks/products/the-sanction-rucksack-backpack
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black.lion posted:Y'all could try that rope bag from Kavu that everyone has - it's unisex and comes in a billion colors and isn't expensive That rope bag is cool as heck
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That Mission bag is perfect. Thank you!
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For myself I ended up just buying a Waterfield Field Muzetto. Should be good!
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Inzombiac posted:That Mission bag is perfect. Thank you! Good choice! Mine is three years deep into every day use and looks brand new ONE OF US 
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I want all of the bags.
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Yeah, I unironically love all these bags that will last 20 years, and I love them so much that I buy a different one every like 2 years It's a sickness
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So I bought the Hamilton Beach Flexbrew and got Burned. Tastes like plastic it's insane. I've even done multiple cleanouts using all methods online I can find. I'm currently returning it. With this in mind, I'm looking for a Great Programmable Drip Coffee Maker and a Low Profile K-Cup machine. Counterspace is limited and I want to be able to make K-cup randomly for the wife or friends that come over (when a pot is not necessary). I'd also like to avoid that K-Cup 2.0 nonsense so I can get hot water out of the machine. Any recommendations for either request?
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I haven't tested it but I've heard you can just stick/ tape/ glue the foil top from a kcup into the machine to fool it into thinking there's a valid RFID in there if you want hot water or to use one of the old "use your own coffee" kcups.
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Lawen posted:I haven't tested it but I've heard you can just stick/ tape/ glue the foil top from a kcup into the machine to fool it into thinking there's a valid RFID in there if you want hot water or to use one of the old "use your own coffee" kcups. Yeah I was reading that up. I did some more research and came up with a combo I think will work. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01EA5ZHIA/ref=pe_386430_126088100_TE_item https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FJPSLJC/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 That Mr. Coffee one is $200 CDN right now, so it was $100 cheaper to order it from Amazon.com, pay for duty AND factor in the exchange rate.
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signalnoise posted:Yeah, I unironically love all these bags that will last 20 years, and I love them so much that I buy a different one every like 2 years  Just wanna go ahead and endorse all these bags New Waterfield Field Muzetto on the bottom right feels downright luxurious among the rest of them though
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One of my favorite bags is the North Face Roo pack. It's a little larger than your average 90's Dad fanny pack, with a much sturdier buckle and two huge compartments. I've had mine for nine years now. I remember because when I bought it I was working at a summer camp and it was something like $36 and I thought about how that was equal to like, a shopping spree at Goodwill, which was where I bought all of my clothing. I typically wear it across my back like a messenger bag, but it works as a lumbar pack as well. On my last day hike, I fit two water bottles, a small rain jacket, my wallet, my phone and a collapsible dog bowl in there. It can easily fit three bottles of beer, or two bottles and a sandwich. Mine is light blue and it's looking a little ragged now, but I don't want to replace it because it's just the best bag in the world.
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are standing air conditioners any good? i've moved and i want my room to be nice and cool in summer which is unlikely since its south facing and has massive windows. I'm not paying to have air con installed since that would be thousands but something where I just seal the windows for the exhaust would be nice
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Jesus gently caress. No. Unless you have a landlord/HOA that won't let you use a regular window unit, don't do it. We have one and that loving thing is the bane of my existence in the summer. 1: it takes up so much loving space. It's the size of a medium-sized toddler and it gets to stand right in front of the window for the entire summer. 2: you know how loud the back end of a window unit is? Well now imagine that in your house. It's like running a vacuum all the time. I can't sleep with it on, I can't watch tv with it on, all I can do is go to another room and put in earbuds. 3: you have to empty the little water container once every 2-3 days. For me that means rolling it to the bathroom and balancing it on the edge of the tub while I drain the water out. 4: you have to store the loving thing. We will be hopefully moving cross country in the next 2 years and I will unload it like a curse onto someone else.
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Counterpoint, I work from home and I have 3 computers in there and its hot as gently caress and it's the only thing that keeps it cool.
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Jose posted:I own the place and might look into a window unit then FFS, please do. Even the Walmart special $99 tiny-rear end window units are better than those things (but spend more if you can).
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I have a standing one and all those points are valid. Plus it is old and not all that efficient. I got a new window unit for upstairs but the the landlord updated the windows and now nothing fits. So now I have to lug the standing one upstairs, sleep in my office during the summer and somehow make a seal for the hose and sjslf fkfjdbaouxgebe gently caress
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i've asked for a quote on installation of a proper unit that only does 1 room which is about £400 which will impact my decision heavily. In the mean time I went for teh Ikea Markus and I really like it and am glad i didn't spend more
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Jose posted:i've asked for a quote on installation of a proper unit that only does 1 room which is about £400 which will impact my decision heavily. "Installation?" Like of a small central air system, or having someone come put in a window unit for you? If it's the latter, it's a really simple job that anyone can do. Measure your window opening, then go shopping. Find a unit that fits your window and price point, pop it in the window, install a few screws into the places indicated in the instructions (so it doesn't fall out of the window), and you're done. You can buy some insulating foam if you want to save a few bucks on cooling--the area where the unit touches the bottom of the window can have small gaps that will let outside air in. All in all, it's a <30 minute job, and one person can get the whole thing done from indoors. You can probably get it done for less than £150 if you do it yourself, and that includes the unit, screws, and foam.
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I need a pair of pants that doesn't blow apart in the crotch. Both pairs of my Dickies have terrible holes now within a year. Pants need to be all black and no extra pockets. They are for work, inside where I do bending, lifting etc. Found Carhartt on Amazon which are $40, which I wouldn't mind spending but I need them to last.
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