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Back to blanket chat, is there a great lightweight blanket I should try for summertime? I’m a hot sleeper ( ) but still like having something more substantial than a sheet. Years back I had a Vellux that I liked and I’m considering getting another but the reviews make it sound like the quality has maybe gone downhill. That would be a shame because they were super soft and cuddly. I think I stole mine from a hotel in the 90s.
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I'm a hot sleeper in the south. I've taken to using just a linen flat sheet during the summer and it provides the perfect amount of light warmth and breathability.
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Jul 25, 2021 19:02
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https://muslincomfort.com/collections/100-cotton-muslin-bedding/products/the-365-throw Maybe?
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Jul 25, 2021 19:04
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Anyone in here got recommendations for bedsheet sets? Something on the nicer end in thread count but not as stupid expensive as linen. Crisp, cool, etc. One of my fitted sheets just decided to rip(???) so I want to upgrade to something not from Target.
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Jul 27, 2021 13:29
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Spring Heeled Jack posted:Anyone in here got recommendations for bedsheet sets? Something on the nicer end in thread count but not as stupid expensive as linen. Crisp, cool, etc. I put this set of bamboo sheets on my wedding registry on a whim and we liked them so much I got another set. Cool to the touch and soft. In the summer we use the flat sheet as a lightweight blanket and it's the ideal set up for us.
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Jul 28, 2021 00:34
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Spring Heeled Jack posted:Anyone in here got recommendations for bedsheet sets? Something on the nicer end in thread count but not as stupid expensive as linen. Crisp, cool, etc. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sheets/
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Jul 28, 2021 06:59
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Anyone got a nice glass teapot to recommend? I’d like something that looks sleek and isn’t awful to use.
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Jul 28, 2021 18:43
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Weird question, but does anyone know where I could get some, say, discarded used industrial control panels? You know, things that look like this: Just panels, like 6-10" a side, full of big clunky buttons, switches, etc...like out of an old manufacturing line or CNC mill or something. I have no plans for them, but thinking it could be fun to mess around with them, sort of decorate my garage or basement in a weird techno-industrial concept, heh.
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Jul 28, 2021 21:00
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something like that could probably be an okay distraction for kids, because I know as a kid I would just press buttons just to press them, ESPECIALLY if they had good reactive button-pushy feelings like going KACHINK, KACHUNK when pressed in/out
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Jul 28, 2021 22:35
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A lot of larger cities will sport a company that does refurbished older controls stuff like that. Probably costly though considering their normal use. I know of a place in Hillsboro, Oregon that has a good selection, not sure how far that is for ya, think you can order of the website. SurplusGizmos.com. Another place to try might be calling around to any large manufacturing places, like paper Mills, and asking to speak to the electrical/instrumentation shop. See if they know.
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Jul 28, 2021 23:05
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I've got a bunch of these rubbermaid plastic containers: they are largely wearing out, some have broken already and been discarded, etc, they were good for years but I'm wondering if there's similar containers available that are more focused or better recommends than the rubbermaids. more "lunchbox sized", the ones that can fit a regular two-slices-of-bread sandwich in it, and the ones that are taller versions of that that could fit like, a burger in it, those are the most-needed kinds for me. maybe a couple large ones for putting watermelon, stew, etc in.
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Jul 28, 2021 23:30
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DrBouvenstein posted:Weird question, but does anyone know where I could get some, say, discarded used industrial control panels? You know, things that look like this: I'd think salvage yards, auctions, etc. Although with auctions you're getting into "buy a piece of equipment just for the panel" territory. Honestly, it sounds like a fun DIY project. Metal sheets are available in most home centers, old buttons and switches can be found -- sometimes in bulk -- on ebay/etsy/amazon. Graphics can be transferred to bare metal or painted on. It's almost endless!
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Jul 29, 2021 00:36
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My desktop computer case has a very poorly placed set of buttons for power on/off and reset, notably right where a cat can jump on top of the tower and put a hind foot directly on them. I do want to keep them connected, because the power button at least occasionally comes in handy. I currently have a piece of cardboard taped over it but would like a more permanent solution like maybe a hinged button cover about an inch to an inch and a half square. Plastic would be fine. I can't seem to find a combination of search terms that doesn't get me something designed for a light switch, or that is huge or tiny, or for buttons on clothes. Anyone have any suggestions?
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Jul 29, 2021 03:14
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Lemniscate Blue posted:My desktop computer case has a very poorly placed set of buttons for power on/off and reset, notably right where a cat can jump on top of the tower and put a hind foot directly on them. I do want to keep them connected, because the power button at least occasionally comes in handy. I currently have a piece of cardboard taped over it but would like a more permanent solution like maybe a hinged button cover about an inch to an inch and a half square. Plastic would be fine. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32236810690.html https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32438199963.html (I just randomly googled "emergency button cover", no idea if they're any good. They may be too small.)
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Jul 29, 2021 03:33
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Maybe "guard" as an extra search term? You might find the right thing at Digikey or Mouser or McMaster-Carr. They've been my go-to for obscure and/or tiny components. The search options sometimes get... deep
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Jul 29, 2021 03:39
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mystes posted:Something like this? Not precisely, but clicking around got me to something there that I think was a little closer to what I had in mind. Thanks! (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33036156171.html. Even the 22mm size may be smaller than would be perfect but I think it'll do.)
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Jul 29, 2021 04:06
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Lemniscate Blue posted:Not precisely, but clicking around got me to something there that I think was a little closer to what I had in mind. Thanks! If you're not familiar with aliexpress just a heads up that shipping may take a long time (~1 month in my experience)
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Jul 29, 2021 05:50
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Slimy Hog posted:If you're not familiar with aliexpress just a heads up that shipping may take a long time (~1 month in my experience) Yeah, I'm fine with that. It's more of an occasional problem that I'd like an eventual solution to than an emergency. Meanwhile, cardboard and tape.
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Jul 29, 2021 06:17
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Vegetable posted:Anyone got a nice glass teapot to recommend? I’d like something that looks sleek and isn’t awful to use. My off the cuff suggestions would be something from Hario or Kinto if you want a standard design teapot. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TTF67SB/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008UNUMD4 But I'm a fan of dripper style "pots" and if you don't like using something that has plastic in it, Hario has glass and metal designs now. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BTQNM3F If you are looking for gong fu pot suggestions, can't help you there. But there is a Tea thread you can hop over to: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3437984
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Jul 29, 2021 20:19
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Vegetable posted:Anyone got a nice glass teapot to recommend? I’d like something that looks sleek and isn’t awful to use.
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Jul 29, 2021 22:41
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I've been searching for these bastards for two years, does anyone have a link to purchase them? I brought them in to multiple office supply stores, no luck. They're a little thicker than most document protectors and the little blue part kinda extends (it's fully extended in the picture. I will seriously buy a forums upgrade or something for whoever finds it. 
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Grem posted:I've been searching for these bastards for two years, does anyone have a link to purchase them? I brought them in to multiple office supply stores, no luck. They're a little thicker than most document protectors and the little blue part kinda extends (it's fully extended in the picture. I will seriously buy a forums upgrade or something for whoever finds it. Looks like https://www.amazon.com/Oxford-Tops-Retractable-Pockets-Assorted/dp/B07FCV9ZPR is it?
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abbazabba posted:Looks like https://www.amazon.com/Oxford-Tops-Retractable-Pockets-Assorted/dp/B07FCV9ZPR is it? Yes!! You loving Rock! check your pm's! Grem has a new favorite as of 07:28 on Aug 10, 2021 |
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I have kind of a specific request, but there's a lot of nerds on this dead forum so figured I'd see if anyone had thoughts. I'm looking for a table with leaves that fold out, that I can wheel into a closet when not in use. I want to put two relatively small CNC machines (a plotter and a cricut) on it while I'm using them, and ideally store them in the middle section when not in use. My goal layout (excuse the MS paint):  Here, all sizes are in inches, A is one CNC machine, B is the other, and the red squares are the work area where I'd put mats for whatever they're working on. I figure I'd also just zip tie the power cords and a powerstrip to the table Ideally each leaf would be relatively level, or at least not bent in each section. It sounds like what I'm looking for is a folding craft table, a la this one but the center section is too narrow to hold either CNC machine, and I figured I'd see if people had other suggestions/ideas. Basically, I'm in a pretty small apartment and want a solution that doesn't require clearing off my desk or table and collecting all the bits and bobs to set them up.
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That reminded me of the dining table we got at IKEA, which they don't sell any longer, but they do have this one: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/idanaes-drop-leaf-table-white-00487652/ No wheels and a tight squeeze though.
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foutre posted:It sounds like what I'm looking for is a folding craft table, a la this one but the center section is too narrow to hold either CNC machine, and I figured I'd see if people had other suggestions/ideas. Basically, I'm in a pretty small apartment and want a solution that doesn't require clearing off my desk or table and collecting all the bits and bobs to set them up. It sounds like what you want is a sewing cabinet or something like that, and I'd warn you that unless you are looking to sew, build this thing yourself or get something else. The stuff that is made for quilting or whatever gets incredibly expensive because they are purpose built and made to hold all the little things that you aren't lookin to use anyway. Instead of looking for something that rolls out of the way, my suggestion would be to find a spot in your apartment where it's okay to have a sideboard or buffet table, and just have a thin table there. When you need the devices, you pull em out and plug em in, and put em away when you're done.
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signalnoise posted:... my suggestion would be to find a spot in your apartment where it's okay to have a sideboard or buffet table, and just have a thin table there. When you need the devices, you pull em out and plug em in, and put em away when you're done. Trabant posted:That reminded me of the dining table we got at IKEA, which they don't sell any longer, but they do have this one: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/idanaes-drop-leaf-table-white-00487652/ Cool, ty - I'll take a look around to find a spot where I could set up something like that Ikea table, that is a pretty small footprint, and looking more at sewing cabinets they do have a lot of storage etc I just wouldn't use.
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Anyone have any recommendations for an oversized mask thatll fit my fat face. Getting tired of them all ending abruptly directly at my chin.
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ZeusCannon posted:Anyone have any recommendations for an oversized mask thatll fit my fat face. Getting tired of them all ending abruptly directly at my chin. I like Baggu’s masks, but I’m not sure if they’re “oversized”. They are late enough to go fully under my chin almost to my neck, though https://www.baggu.com/products/fabric-mask-set-loop-mixed-cow-print
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Enro masks have multiple sizes. You could go to their sizing page and see if they're big enough? https://enro.com/pages/size-guide
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ZeusCannon posted:Anyone have any recommendations for an oversized mask thatll fit my fat face. Getting tired of them all ending abruptly directly at my chin. https://liquidskystore.com
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I've exclusively been using the Suay masks, specifically the surgical mask one they are known for. They cover my face easily and I never have issues with them slipping. They also have my favorite material that is nice and breathable while also providing a good seal around your face. Only downside is after a few months the fabric begins to break down a bit and gets a little fuzzy.
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Aug 28, 2021 11:29
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Fs in chat for The Wirecutter. Anyone got a good reviews website?
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Warbird posted:Fs in chat for The Wirecutter. Anyone got a good reviews website? For outdoor gear I like https://outdoorgearlab.com
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Slimy Hog posted:For outdoor gear I like https://outdoorgearlab.com Seconding this, OGL is amazing
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I think their description of the pros/cons of products are good but I'm not sure their overall ratings are that useful because it usually completely depends on your personal preferences and unless you're buying stuff the second it comes out at full MSRP (which really makes no sense for outdoor gear/clothing), by the time you're looking at something all the prices (which are inevitably one of the biggest factors in the overall ratings) will be completely different anyway.
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Warbird posted:Fs in chat for The Wirecutter. Anyone got a good reviews website? quote:At launch, readers will get nine free Wirecutter articles a month before being asked to pay for a subscription on the 10th article. Only a small proportion of Wirecutter’s readership currently reads more than 10 articles a month, said Linda Li, Wirecutter’s general manager. A small percentage of users visit the site more than 50 times a month. Ms. Li said the site will experiment with the free-article threshold. lol god drat
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If they gated that to the new articles and had a rolling backlog of freely available stuff I wouldn’t mind as much. I’ll peruse most of their stuff as it comes out as part of the ol Morning coffee but then you limit yourself from actual searches when you need them. The affiliate link game ain’t a money maker and the NYT wants a ROI for that purchase.
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It seems like there is room in the market for Wirecutter 2.0.
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Warbird posted:Fs in chat for The Wirecutter. Anyone got a good reviews website? Comatoast posted:It seems like there is room in the market for Wirecutter 2.0. https://www.techgearlab.com Outdoor Gear Lab’s more generalist review site.
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