Author Topic: What you Buy or DIY show off thread (Read 1786421 times)

JohnnyMac · « **Reply #7420 on:** April 09, 2021, 09:02:38 pm »

Quote from: Great_Big_Abyss on April 09, 2021, 08:59:21 pm

The old IBM Model M keyboards are very desirable, and also quite valuable

Can you even hook this up to a modern computer?

Great_Big_Abyss · « **Reply #7421 on:** April 09, 2021, 09:08:45 pm »

With a PS2 to USB adapter, yes.

Bubba · « **Reply #7422 on:** April 09, 2021, 09:31:26 pm »

Quote from: Brig on April 09, 2021, 08:30:39 pm

Quote from: Bubba on April 09, 2021, 05:21:54 pm
^^^^ That's cool!

What is everyone using for a pc keyboard these days?

Wireless Microsoft Curve with wireless mouse. I do love the ergonomics. A bit spendy, but worth it, IMO.

How's the battery life?

blur911 · « **Reply #7423 on:** April 09, 2021, 10:27:31 pm »

^^I'm still using an old Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse that must be at least 12-15 years and a few computers old. I bet there's a doobie's worth of weed stuck under the keys but it just keeps on working so I've never replaced it. The letters are wearing off some keys now.
I just put in fresh batteries today, (AAAx2) rechargeable. Must be a few months since I changed them last.

Brig · « **Reply #7424 on:** April 10, 2021, 08:37:31 am »

Quote from: Bubba on April 09, 2021, 09:31:26 pm

Quote from: Brig on April 09, 2021, 08:30:39 pm
Quote from: Bubba on April 09, 2021, 05:21:54 pm
^^^^ That's cool!

What is everyone using for a pc keyboard these days?

Wireless Microsoft Curve with wireless mouse. I do love the ergonomics. A bit spendy, but worth it, IMO.

How's the battery life?

Still on the originals, bought over a year ago now.

me_2 · « **Reply #7425 on:** April 10, 2021, 09:10:27 am »

WFH: I'm stil printing from time to time document for review and note. (I'm kind of dinosaur, not 100% digital yet).
So mid-March, my Dell 1700 printer ran out of toner with a standard 3,000 pages cartridge.

Shop Here & here until I found "Canada Toner" located in Laval, QC. Read reviews, they offer compatible printer toner 6,000 pages rated @5%, at real deal price!
https://www.canadatoner.ca/Dell-1700_c_6371.html
Placed my order a Saturday, delivery by noon next Tuesday by Purolator

My printer & wallet seem happy with that!

Brig · « **Reply #7426 on:** April 10, 2021, 09:26:51 am »

Sorry... Sculpt, not Curve.

https://www.amazon.ca/Microsoft-Sculpt-Comfort-Desktop-Keyboard/dp/B00DUV023G/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=Microsoft+Wireless+Keyboard&qid=1618060758&sr=8-9

Bubba · « **Reply #7427 on:** April 10, 2021, 10:34:46 am »

Quote from: Brig on April 10, 2021, 08:37:31 am

Quote from: Bubba on April 09, 2021, 09:31:26 pm
Quote from: Brig on April 09, 2021, 08:30:39 pm
Quote from: Bubba on April 09, 2021, 05:21:54 pm
^^^^ That's cool!

What is everyone using for a pc keyboard these days?

Wireless Microsoft Curve with wireless mouse. I do love the ergonomics. A bit spendy, but worth it, IMO.

How's the battery life?

Still on the originals, bought over a year ago now.

That's impressive.

EV Dan · « **Reply #7428 on:** April 10, 2021, 10:48:59 am »

Quote from: me_2 on April 10, 2021, 09:10:27 am

WFH: I'm stil printing from time to time document for review and note. (I'm kind of dinosaur, not 100% digital yet).
So mid-March, my Dell 1700 printer ran out of toner with a standard 3,000 pages cartridge.

Shop Here & here until I found "Canada Toner" located in Laval, QC. Read reviews, they offer compatible printer toner 6,000 pages rated @5%, at real deal price!
https://www.canadatoner.ca/Dell-1700_c_6371.html
Placed my order a Saturday, delivery by noon next Tuesday by Purolator

My printer & wallet seem happy with that!

https://www.amazon.ca/LCL-Compatible-310-5400-310-5402-Cartridges/dp/B07HHXLDFJ

me_2 · « **Reply #7429 on:** April 10, 2021, 12:50:07 pm »

Quote from: EV Dan on April 10, 2021, 10:48:59 am

https://www.amazon.ca/LCL-Compatible-310-5400-310-5402-Cartridges/dp/B07HHXLDFJ

When I can pick either supplier into the same price range, I buy local, mine is located about 20km from home

EV Dan · « **Reply #7430 on:** April 10, 2021, 02:06:49 pm »

Quote from: me_2 on April 10, 2021, 12:50:07 pm

Quote from: EV Dan on April 10, 2021, 10:48:59 am

https://www.amazon.ca/LCL-Compatible-310-5400-310-5402-Cartridges/dp/B07HHXLDFJ

When I can pick either supplier into the same price range, I buy local, mine is located about 20km from home

I habitually get all my PC related stuff from a local Canadacomputers but desperate times call for desperate measures

I will cancel the Prime once life is hopefully back to normal.

P.S. I've used LCL cartridges and IMO there is no difference between them and the OEM ones.

rrocket · « **Reply #7431 on:** April 10, 2021, 05:45:44 pm »

This year marks the 25th anniversary of my lawnmower!

Last of the rear engined John Deeres. This has the K-Series 12.5hp Kawasaki engine, 38" deck.

Apart from the usual seat wear, I think it's still in fantastic condition.

rrocket · « **Reply #7432 on:** April 10, 2021, 06:57:48 pm »

Quote from: stodge on April 10, 2021, 06:53:20 pm

I do like a good full pressure lube!

Who doesn't?

Seafoam · « **Reply #7433 on:** April 10, 2021, 07:05:01 pm »

Wow actual grass to cut. Earlier down South.

me_2 · « **Reply #7434 on:** April 10, 2021, 07:16:33 pm »

Quote from: rrocket on April 10, 2021, 05:45:44 pm

This year marks the 25th anniversary of my lawnmower!

Last of the rear engined John Deeres. This has the K-Series 12.5hp Kawasaki engine, 38" deck.

Apart from the usual seat wear, I think it's still in fantastic condition.

Well maintained and taken care for sure, doesn't show its age.

tortoise · « **Reply #7435 on:** April 10, 2021, 07:43:30 pm »

The 911 of lawnmowers. Cool.

It does look to be in great shape.

PJungnitsch · « **Reply #7436 on:** April 10, 2021, 08:55:53 pm »

Just about bought 2 8ft cedar 2X6's yesterday to finish up my raised beds, until they rang up at $34.00 each. Frig

Walked them back and put them back on the rack

ArticSteve · « **Reply #7437 on:** April 10, 2021, 08:57:14 pm »

This year marks the 25th anniversary of my lawnmower!

Last of the rear engined John Deeres. This has the K-Series 12.5hp Kawasaki engine, 38" deck.

Apart from the usual seat wear, I think it's still in fantastic condition.

That unit is in fantastic shape, but it's only 25 years old afterall.

Mine is the typical front engine unit with the same motor. Bought in 1987 new. Used on a farm for 16 years so a million miles equivalent. Two years ago was the first running problem and it was solved by a jet cleaning (you-tube). Incredible motors. Only seen Crappy Tire branded sae 30 weight oil.

My seat is mint, but the body is rough. It's hit so many fence posts, trees and has been rolled a few times. If I was wreckin it, I'd send you the seat which oddly is mint. However, plans are to remove the deck and let the grandson drive it around.

On a side note; current JD lawn tractors are JUNK.. Home Depot price point sporting thin metal and Chinese engines.

bridgecity · « **Reply #7438 on:** April 10, 2021, 08:58:37 pm »

Mower looks great. My dad bought a JD 332 back in 89. It has a mower and loader and gets regular duty still. Unsure on the hours. The Yanmar diesel is untouched. He’s had to replace a few other parts on it and they are super pricey from JD. I know he’s bought some used parts off eBay.

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #7439 on:** April 10, 2021, 09:32:13 pm »

Quote from: PJungnitsch on April 10, 2021, 08:55:53 pm

Just about bought 2 8ft cedar 2X6's yesterday to finish up my raised beds, until they rang up at $34.00 each. Frig

Walked them back and put them back on the rack

I will need to replace the boards on the garden boxes next spring , I am going to try this

https://degmeda.eu/does-charred-wood-rot/