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[Joey D]

What is it made from? Looks like Rubber or Leather?

Silicone since they're way safer. Tungsten, titanium, and all those other "manly" metal rings are dangerous if they get caught on anything. I nearly ripped my finger off when I had a tungsten carbide ring and got it caught on a screw.

 

[W3H5]

Silicone since they're way safer. Tungsten, titanium, and all those other "manly" metal rings are dangerous if they get caught on anything. I nearly ripped my finger off when I had a tungsten carbide ring and got it caught on a screw.

A more common accident than you can imagine. It even has its own name.

 

[Northstar]

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Personally I would have kept the dog, but otherwise it looks nice.

 

[TB]

Personally I would have kept the dog, but otherwise it looks nice.

Tough call but he had to go.

 

[W3H5]

Tough call but he had to go.

Wrong shade of cream?

 

[GTvsForza]

Not because of a certain upcoming game, what would make you think that

 

[AEKara38]

I've ordered a new bike to go to work on. I've had the last one 10 years (also a Carrera) and haven't replaced a thing so the brakes and chainset are worn out. I still won't ride anything other than a mountain bike.

This one's got a 1x10 Shimano gears, hydraulic brakes and a dropper post. I'm being pulled into the 21st century. Should see me right until I retire in 2031! My "proper bike" is a 1997 Mountain Cycles San Andreas.

 

[Sprite]

Not sure they count as a purchase but £10 each to the Paul O’Grady fund for Battersea Dog & Cats fund & for my local record dealer who’s doing the London Marathon for Support Dogs UK.

 

[Sprite]

So I’ve been drinking coffee via Mokka Pot and V60, however the wife hates both as she’s a latte type person and doesn’t want the faff of the filters etc.

So I suggested a grinder and espresso machine but she didn’t want all the counter top take up and the expense of what I was looking at.

We compromised and got this on order

Sage Barista Express

Then as I don’t want to keep beans in a hopper for any length of time, I’ve picked up a single dose hopper and bellows from Etsy

And some new bags of coffee to go with.

I ended up saving £100 on the machine so with the savings I got us a new kettle as the old one has started acting up.

 

[Sum1s2pid]

Picked up a mini Prisoners With Jobs 1.

 

[TheCracker]

So I’ve been drinking coffee via Mokka Pot and V60, however the wife hates both as she’s a latte type person and doesn’t want the faff of the filters etc.

So I suggested a grinder and espresso machine but she didn’t want all the counter top take up and the expense of what I was looking at.

We compromised and got this on order

Sage Barista Express
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Then as I don’t want to keep beans in a hopper for any length of time, I’ve picked up a single dose hopper and bellows from Etsy

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And some new bags of coffee to go with.

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I ended up saving £100 on the machine so with the savings I got us a new kettle as the old one has started acting up.

Same model as i've got 👍

I've found that the analogue aspects of the grind amount and fineness controls along with the pressure gauge make it easier to fine-tune your espresso over the digital controls that some of the more expensive Sage machines have.

 

[Sprite]

Same model as i've got 👍

I've found that the analogue aspects of the grind amount and fineness controls along with the pressure gauge make it easier to fine-tune your espresso over the digital controls that some of the more expensive Sage machines have.

I must admit, I’d discounted the touch models at the start because of this.

I’m now itching to pull the trigger on upgrading the tamper, portafilter, basket etc. also there are some neat attachments for the steam control knob which turns into a handle n

 

[TheCracker]

I’m now itching to pull the trigger on upgrading the tamper, portafilter, basket etc. also there are some neat attachments for the steam control knob which turns into a handle n

I'd live with it for a while first. I've found all those bits and bobs to be more than adequate to be honest. A couple of years on of daily usage and they all still work as new. Tolerences are still tight and they all have good weight to them when used.

 

[Dylan]

Went on the tool truck again.
A set of spiral sockets for getting swollen and rounded lug nuts off.

And a new 1/2” impact gun.

 

[Sprite]

I'd live with it for a while first. I've found all those bits and bobs to be more than adequate to be honest. A couple of years on of daily usage and they all still work as new. Tolerences are still tight and they all have good weight to them when used.

I caved

I picked up a new tamp with spring loaded and also a ridge to stop wonky compression.

Also picked up a doseing cup, and puck screen to help with cleanup more than water distribution.

I also picked up a WDT tool to help break up clumping.

Not my pics.

 

[Populuxe]

New Comic Book Day

 

[TheCracker]

I caved

I picked up a new tamp with spring loaded and also a ridge to stop wonky compression.

Also picked up a doseing cup, and puck screen to help with cleanup more than water distribution.

I also picked up a WDT tool to help break up clumping.

Not my pics.

To be fair the one thing i did think about upgrading, even before i bought the machine, was a sprung tamper. I found though that with a bit of practice i could get the pressure spot on every time. You just develop a knack for it. A tamping mat helps - and saves your worktops at the same time!

 

[Sprite]

To be fair the one thing i did think about upgrading, even before i bought the machine, was a sprung tamper. I found though that with a bit of practice i could get the pressure spot on every time. You just develop a knack for it. A tamping mat helps - and saves your worktops at the same time!

I think if it was just me using it, I’d have stuck with the original tamper. I can see the wife getting past herself and exclaiming it to be a waste of time just for coffee.

I’ve already talked her through the procedure as machine arrived today and she’s said it seems like a lot of work.

 

[TheCracker]

I think if it was just me using it, I’d have stuck with the original tamper. I can see the wife getting past herself and exclaiming it to be a waste of time just for coffee.

I’ve already talked her through the procedure as machine arrived today and she’s said it seems like a lot of work.

It does take a bit of practise and can be a bit daunting at first, but you do get used to it soon enough. It's easy to make a bad cup of coffee with it though, so you do have to be vigilant with the settings, pressure etc. If your wife is a latte person, as am i, the little temp gauge strip on the side of the milk jug is a god send, but again, getting a good consistancy with the steamer is a skill that takes some time to develop. 👍

 

[Shaun]

I’ve already talked her through the procedure as machine arrived today and she’s said it seems like a lot of work.

It's not though, after a bit of practice it's all second nature.
Biggest part is dialling in the grind as it can change even over the course of a day.

I can pump out a coffee (milk or not) with my machine which is fully manual quicker than it takes to boil the kettle for a cup of insta-crap.

 

[TB]

New winter boots that are "Used - like new" on Amazon for $50.12 instead of the full price of $162.64. Couldn't pass that up.

 

[Moglet]

I've ordered a new bike to go to work on. I've had the last one 10 years (also a Carrera) and haven't replaced a thing so the brakes and chainset are worn out. I still won't ride anything other than a mountain bike.
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This one's got a 1x10 Shimano gears, hydraulic brakes and a dropper post. I'm being pulled into the 21st century. Should see me right until I retire in 2031! My "proper bike" is a 1997 Mountain Cycles San Andreas.

I love a good hardtail! Sadly my knees don't, as demonstrated by the impact on mine when practicing drops at the weekend . Dropper posts are game changers, I couldn't be without one now.

My latest purchase was this Lego set, the build was a bit fiddly in places but overall it looks great and my wife insisted that it go on the TV cabinet so we can see it:

 

[Spacegoat]

Another game, because reasons. Pre-ordred Wildfrost for the Switch. Was never into deck building rougelikes before @Niku Driver HC demanded, um, "kindly suggested", that I play Slay the Spire (which I ended up putting close to 70hrs into lol).

Hopefully Wildfrost is just as good. Certainly looks it.

 

[Populuxe]

New Comic Book Day

 

[TB]

New toys / late birthday present day!

 

[Northstar]

New toys / late birthday present day!

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Seems like someone just ordered another blizzard...

 

[TB]

Seems like someone just ordered another blizzard...

The leaf blower has a turbo button. I'll just push the storm your way.

 

[TB]

My wife needed a new phone so we upgraded her Verizon plan to get more for her trade in, which essentially makes Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ free for the next 3 years.

 

[Jump_Ace]

I've had the shield for a few months while waiting for the sword to be completed, it finally arrived today and can now hang both up just in time for TOTK. It's pretty much full sized as far as I can tell. It also came with a belt to strap across my shoulders but I'm not the dressing up kind of guy. @Terronium-12

Jerome

 

[Terronium-12]

@Jump_Ace I have a Master Sword replica that's....seen better days (I think there's a picture of it around here somewhere), and it's currently sitting in the corner surrounded by poster tubes — all of LoZ that I have absolutely nowhere to hang.

I've had the sword close to, if not more than...10 years now?

Whatever, that's not important. That all looks great. Does the shield have any heft to it or is it lightweight?