Got a pair of these driving loafers in the Cognac colour and was surprised that they even knocked another 20% off at the checkout with free shipping.
https://www.theshoecompany.ca/product/vince-camuto-eastmon-driving-loafer/214211189?activeColor=cognacleather
Quote from: Johnnymac on Dec 27, 2024, 09:32 AMGot a pair of these driving loafers in the Cognac colour and was surprised that they even knocked another 20% off at the checkout with free shipping.
https://www.theshoecompany.ca/product/vince-camuto-eastmon-driving-loafer/214211189?activeColor=cognacleather
I tried a pair of those on last week, 12 wasn't quite big enough and had no size 13
My old Karcher pressure washer kicked the bucket a couple weeks back so I picked up a Simoniz Platinum 1800 yesterday. It was on sale at Ctire for $200, regular $300.
I really wanted an Active 2.0, but they are priced at around $500. The Ryobi 1.8 (not 1800, different machines) is also well regarded in the car detailing community as it has good performance for less than $200, but its not available at Home Depot because of the current demand for it. The Simoniz has similar specs to the Ryobi, so hopefully it performs as well. I was looking for something that could put out 1.5-2.0 gpm at a pressure of 1000psi or so. This seems to be about the limits for 120V pressure washers. The Simoniz is rated at 2.0gpm at 1000psi (1800 max psi). A lot of pressure washers are rated at higher psi, but then the flow is pretty low, like 1.0-1.2 gpm. I was more interested in higher flow, and not interested in a gas version.
Quote from: Bridgecity on Jun 05, 2025, 02:42 PMMy old Karcher pressure washer kicked the bucket a couple weeks back so I picked up a Simoniz Platinum 1800 yesterday. It was on sale at Ctire for $200 at, regular $300.
I really wanted an Active 2.0, but they are priced at around $500. The Ryobi 1.8 (not 1800, different machines) is also well regarded in the car detailing community as it has good performance for less than $200, but its not available at Home Depot because of the current demand for it. The Simoniz has similar specs to the Ryobi, so hopefully it performs as well. I was looking for something that could put out 1.5-2.0 gpm at a pressure of 1000psi or so. This seems to be about the limits for 120V pressure washers. The Simoniz is rated at 2.0gpm at 1000psi (1800 max psi). A lot of pressure washers are rated at higher psi, but then the flow is pretty low, like 1.0-1.2 gpm. I was more interested in higher flow, and not interested in a gas version.
I have the 1,800 Ryobi, it the one you were trying to get. Bought it last year on sale and came with a free surface cleaner attachment. I've been really pleased with it. Had a Simoniz prior to that and it lasted a good 8+ years, but seemed like more of a pain in the butt as it was upright layout with a reel for the hose. Was always falling over and getting tangled. Much prefer the tool box shaped ones like mine and the one you bought.
Saw this pop up on sale at Costco, for anyone that might want to do their own oil changes but don't have the tools, this is a pretty good kit.
https://www.costco.ca/powerbuilt-oil-change-tool-kit-with-8-l-drain-pan.product.4000419602.html
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Looky what I got.
58cc, 20-inch bar, 3.22hp, $125 plus tax, came to $144
I've run less than a tank of fuel through it, but so far it's been good. Lots of power, starts when I don't accidentally turn the switch to OFF. Gonna use it and see how it goes...
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Looky what I got.
58cc, 20-inch bar, 3.22hp, $125 plus tax, came to $144
I've run less than a tank of fuel through it, but so far it's been good. Lots of power, starts when I don't accidentally turn the switch to OFF. Gonna use it and see how it goes...
I've considered buying one of those before, just seem like a great deal if you don't need a heavy duty saw. You'll have to let us know how it holds up.
That's a great deal! Hopefully it holds up. I have an 18" Ryobi I bought 2-3 years ago...Ran great for maybe 6 months, afterwards it's been a PITA. Yesterday we had a few huge limbs come down in a storm, so I needed it to cut them up...Spent more time fighting with the saw than actually cleaning up. It starts and runs OK, but bogs and dies under any kind of load....Obviously a fuel issue, but no amount of carb cleaner or Berrymans has made a difference. Pretty sure I need to adjust the high side jet, but didn't have the right tool - order it and will try later this week, failing that, into the trash it goes.
For the occasional home use battery powered chainsaws are totally the way to go.
But, they will be several times more expensive than $125.
Quote from: Firm on Aug 24, 2026, 08:26 AMThat's a great deal! Hopefully it holds up. I have an 18" Ryobi I bought 2-3 years ago...Ran great for maybe 6 months, afterwards it's been a PITA. Yesterday we had a few huge limbs come down in a storm, so I needed it to cut them up...Spent more time fighting with the saw than actually cleaning up. It starts and runs OK, but bogs and dies under any kind of load....Obviously a fuel issue, but no amount of carb cleaner or Berrymans has made a difference. Pretty sure I need to adjust the high side jet, but didn't have the right tool - order it and will try later this week, failing that, into the trash it goes.
I'm having the same issue with my little Stihl 170, no adjustments on a Stihl so I'm going to check for buildup in the exhaust or issue with the air filter. Could be similar in yours.
I have an old Poulan at home that I can't keep running for more than a minute, still trying to sort it out...
Recently bought a ultrasonic cleaning tank, got my brother's lawnmower working by giving the carb a soak, lots of stuff came out of it. I have feeling it's going to be useful
Quote from: Tortoise on Aug 24, 2026, 09:10 AMFor the occasional home use battery powered chainsaws are totally the way to go.
But, they will be several times more expensive than $125.
I have a decent 120VAC 18" chainsaw, it's great as long as the cord reaches...
I'd like a battery one, but yeah, the good ones are pricey.
I was using all 20" of the Vevor bar, these spruce trees grow fast.
Few things more irritating than small 2-stroke that doesn't wanna run properly. I ordered full set of those tiny little carb adjusting tools off of the Jungle site....I am pretty sure that's what this needs as I've ruled just about everything else out.
Quote from: Tortoise on Aug 24, 2026, 09:10 AMFor the occasional home use battery powered chainsaws are totally the way to go.
But, they will be several times more expensive than $125.
My bro has some little battery powered 6" chain saw. It's cute!
But I'll be damned if it didn't work for a bunch of stuff I needed to knock down. It won't rip through stuff like a gas unit..but it went through everything as needed.
Something like this:
https://a.co/d/0aEJMHgk
My friend has a 40V Toro saw. It looks like a Fisher Price toy, but it was basically a full on Chainsaw. He said he can get about an hour of trigger time from a battery, which is all I would ever use. He also said it works a lot better when the chain is sharp, but that's true of every saw.
Quote from: Tortoise on Aug 24, 2026, 03:57 PMMy friend has a 40V Toro saw. It looks like a Fisher Price toy, but it was basically a full on Chainsaw. He said he can get about an hour of trigger time from a battery, which is all I would ever use. He also said it works a lot better when the chain is sharp, but that's true of every saw.
I've been using my little Stihl to cut tree roots, it's chain is so stretched and dull now, it's awful. I pull trees over with the tractor and cut whatever doesn't break, lots of dirt...
Got a Stihl sharpener, it works quite well.
I'm looking to change my phone, I currently have an 3 year old iPhone 13. So far the best deal I've found is keeping my current plan with Fizz Mobile (20 Gb of data, Canada & US) combined with financing an iPhone 17 for $79/m + tax. My work reimburses $65 + tax so the goal was to keep it around that threshold, but doesn't seem like that's possible unless I go with an old phone or take the "save and return" option where you're effectively renting the phone for 2 years. Everything I've heard about those plans is that they're full of fine print and can be very problematic. What are y'all doing for your phones and any recommendations? I have to finance since the work reimbursement is based on monthly bills.