Deals and good buys

[Johnnymac]

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

[blur911]

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

I tried a pair of those on last week, 12 wasn't quite big enough and had no size 13

[Bridgecity]

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.

[Johnnymac]

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 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.

[Johnnymac]

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

[blur911]

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...

[Johnnymac]

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.

[Firm]

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.

[Tortoise]

For the occasional home use battery powered chainsaws are totally the way to go.

But, they will be several times more expensive than $125.

[blur911]

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.

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

[blur911]

For 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.

[Firm]

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.

[RRocket]

For 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

[Tortoise]

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.