Another glorious sunny day in the mid 20s Celsius. Pool is warming up again for what will likely be the last swims of the season.

Well, you’re not the only one with an internet problem @gtokley.

My kid has been complaining lately about difficulties gaming. I do a few speed tests and see that the speeds are nowhere near what we’re paying for especially the upload speed. I call Bell and they can’t resolve remotely and have a tech come over that same day. He curbs the…[Read more]

GTokley wrote:This is good to know. I don’t shop at Cdn Tire as much as I use too either.

The incident with CT that really set me off with shunning them a dozen years ago was when I went to return an unopened $8 item still wrapped in cellophane, but that my receipt was two days over the 90 days for a simple refund. The clerk hands me a chit of p…[Read more]

Doobie wrote:

Boschmanbrian wrote:

cmeyer25 wrote:
I just talked to them on IG and here are the links they sent me:

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Hey thanks Charlie , I’m definitely going to be ordering some of them. I to prefer the hook style you mentioned.

They’re not cheap. Didn’t think they would cost so much.

cmeyer25 wrote:I know, they’re a bit pri…

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smallerstick wrote:I managed to get the carcass built for my new shop cabinet and a laminated soft maple top glued up for it. Milled slots in the sides will hold maple runners to support the drawers. This will hold hardware and sharpening supplies and provide a work surface for sharpening. The clutter is slowly coming under control.

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smallerstick wrote:Let’s do this again. If you are crosscutting over a stock table insert with that huge opening, you are getting tearout. Period!

Well, respectfully, I’m not. Hardly ever any. What further can I say that hasn’t already been discussed?

Let’s move on please. We’re obviously not gonna agree on this. I don’t want to punt this a…[Read more]

Boschmanbrian wrote:

cmeyer25 wrote:
I just talked to them on IG and here are the links they sent me:

Link 1
https://www.mississaugahardware.com/brand/quickloader

Link 2
https://www.atlas-machinery.com/brands/QuickLoader.html

Link 3
https://www.tegstools.com/search.asp?keyword=Quickloader

Link…

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GTokley wrote:

Doobie wrote:

GTokley wrote:
Since the end of August I signed for new internet. I have yet to get hooked up. I had 2 times booked for a tech to come and hook up my internet. Each time came when no one was here. I couldn’t book a time. It was 8 to 5 each day. Then I found out I could get appointment on Saturday. So yesterday the t…

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Doobie wrote:

Sorpa wrote:

Doobie wrote:

Sorpa wrote:
I just receive an email that Princess auto will open up a store in St. Jerome Tuesday the 17th of September.

Is it not their very first store they open in Quebec?

I’ve come to really like PA. Sure they sell some junk, but there’s still plenty of good stuff there. Great friendly staff and…

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I still haven’t sent in my request for the 9in grinder. Still pondering this one and I don’t need it anytime soon anyways.

GTokley wrote:I thought Costa Rica would be a nice place to go.

It wasn’t horrible, just would never want to go back.

We were in a resort near the Nicaraguan border and they warned people about Nicaraguan kidnappers who would come by boat and try to grab guests who would be strolling along taking early morning beach walks or jogs along the…[Read more]

GTokley wrote:

Doobie wrote:

Boschmanbrian wrote:
Thanks for the info on the straps

Indeed. I didn’t quite understand why Charlie was so thrilled with them at first, but now I clearly understand why. No dangling straps.

No dangling straps is a big plus.

I took a look online. But I didn’t find much luck where to buy those quick loader tie…

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Beautiful day without a cloud in sight. Week ahead is looking very good.

RIP Ric.

Boschmanbrian wrote:

GTokley wrote:

Doobie wrote:

GTokley wrote:

RonW wrote:

Doobie wrote:

theamcguy wrote:
Couple of neat tools from Makita. I picked them up at Home Depot

I like that swivel head socket gizmo.

Neat idea. I have to wonder about the small contact point when at an angle. How long the head will last before it wears to a…

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I took these pics of my TV screen from a news report about Drake’s build of his new pad where he had applied to the city of Toronto for a 4.4 meter high wall to be allowed to keep curious fans out which apparently his security staff have to deal with day and night. Betcha he has an indoor basketball court in there somewhere to entertain his…[Read more]

Boschmanbrian wrote:Just sent in a request for the T4B
Hopefully they still have them available
Will be updating this when I have more information

Finally went for it eh.

Warren6810 wrote:Just sent in for Blaklader pants.
Hopefully will be here in time for cold weather.

I am curious if it goes ahead. I can’t recall if anybody has requested…[Read more]

GTokley wrote:

RonW wrote:

Doobie wrote:

theamcguy wrote:
Couple of neat tools from Makita. I picked them up at Home Depot

I like that swivel head socket gizmo.

Neat idea. I have to wonder about the small contact point when at an angle. How long the head will last before it wears to a point of slipping?

This is a good point!

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cmeyer25 wrote:. Like I said, it’s much bigger than I had anticipated,

I can tell a lot better now from your pics. Thanks for taking the time to post them.