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September 17, 2018, 12:58 PM
TMats
Stuff That Works


Just a minute of the late Guy Clark to introduce the subject. For me:

My F-150 Pickup. It's my 6th one, so I guess I'm pretty well convinced that they are "stuff that works;"

Wrangler 13 MWZ blue jeans. All my adult life. Starched and creased--rodeo style. They work;

DeWalt 18 V driver/drill. Battery lasts a long time. With the second battery supplied, you can go all day. Batteries recharge quickly, so even if you work the hell out of it, having a fully charged battery is easy. I've got a lot of tools from DeWalt;

Fender and Martin guitars. I don't have a collection of guitars; I've got 3. A 2013 Strat American Deluxe, a Gibson ES-339 Studio, and a Martin 000-15M. The Fender and Martin are flawless in fit and finish. They both sound great. Had to send the Gibson back because of QC issues;

Our Dyson DC-25 vacuum cleaner. We've had it for several years now. We own a German Shepherd Dog. We couldn't ask for a better vacuum;

Snap-On combination wrenches. My tools are a mixture of primarily Snap-on and Cornwell. I believe that for ratchets and many other hand tools, you can save some money and buy other brands and be happy. I don't think anyone builds combination wrenches (or fuel line wrenches) as good or as good-looking as Snap-on;

White's boots. I've got 3 pairs right now. They fit, wear well, and they can be rebuilt;

Weber Grills. I've got two, an old kettle grill, and a Genesis gas grill. Perfect;

John Deere X Series Garden Tractor. This is speculation, I haven't had mine long enough to really put it to the test. My brother has an X-500 that he's owned for years now and he calls it "the best thing I've ever purchased." Good enough for me.


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despite them
September 17, 2018, 01:04 PM
Hamden106
Sig 239T



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NRA Benefactor CMP Pistol Distinguished
September 17, 2018, 01:06 PM
Unishot
Me. I work.

And play.


Insert your favorite gun-related witticism here!
September 17, 2018, 01:07 PM
TMats
quote:
Originally posted by Hamden106:
Sig 239T
Good response, Hamden. Come to think of it, I've had a P229 for 10 years. Never once FTF or FTE


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despite them
September 17, 2018, 01:14 PM
Steyn
Revolvers

Japanese cars

Anxiolytics

Good knives
September 17, 2018, 01:14 PM
old rugged cross
My 788, my chainsaw, my van, my toyota, my diesel's, my wife. Smile



"Practice like you want to play in the game"
September 17, 2018, 01:30 PM
oddball
My Glock 19- no need to really elaborate, other than zero FTFs or FTEs.

My 2010 Toyota Tacoma- other than routine maintenance, this truck has needed nothing. 100% reliable.

Sota Star Sapphire turntable. Hand made, purchased new in 1989. Replaced the belt several times and a few upgrades in cartridges, but otherwise nothing else. Never stopped working. Used constantly for over 20 years, occasionally in the last five, and it still has perfect pitch, no wow and flutter. Amazing machine.

New Balance shoes- my everyday shoe, I have half dozen pairs.

Blazer cigar torch- I have two of them in case one runs out of butane. Been using them for over ten years, no failures whatsoever.



"I’m not going to read Time Magazine, I’m not going to read Newsweek, I’m not going to read any of these magazines; I mean, because they have too much to lose by printing the truth"- Bob Dylan, 1965
September 17, 2018, 01:40 PM
Texas Bob C.
Gravity is the most dependable thing going.
September 17, 2018, 02:13 PM
Bytes
P226. My favorite pistol.
September 17, 2018, 02:18 PM
Jimbo54
Our President

Our military


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September 17, 2018, 02:23 PM
Pale Horse
My 1998 GMC Sonoma. It is my only GMC because in 20 years I've never needed another one.

My Glock 19.

My ESEE knives.




“Everybody wants a Sig in the sheets but a Glock on the streets.” -bionic218 04-02-2014
September 17, 2018, 05:43 PM
Inusuit
Husqvarna chainsaws and weed eaters.

Carhartt barn coats.

Leatherman Multi Tools.

Pendleton shirts made before 1990.

Stetson hats made before 1970.
September 17, 2018, 06:11 PM
NK402
My 2006 4 Runner. 234 K miles or no 234K miles, I should have never sold it.
September 17, 2018, 06:14 PM
Ripley
Gold Bond did a good job with some chigger bites I picked up over the weekend.




Set the controls for the heart of the Sun.
September 17, 2018, 06:29 PM
TMats
quote:
Stetson hats made before 1970.

Well, yeah but...

Resistol hats, as long as you buy at least a 10x, that’s probably true of all the major (non-custom) hat makers


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despite them
September 17, 2018, 06:50 PM
elde
Hondas

Benchmades

Luchesses

Ray-Bans

Orcas


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“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
September 17, 2018, 07:19 PM
Chris42
Stihl chainsaw. Bought mine new in 1988 to build my log home. Used it today

Dodge Ram with Cummins 12v diesel. GREAT truck

Gravely lawn tractors. Mine was bought New in 1989. Still have it, checked valve adjustment the other day. Still within spec (Kohler 18hp flat twin). Wife would like a zero turn but I can’t kill the Gravely.
September 17, 2018, 08:15 PM
Jimbo Jones
My Honda lawnmower


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It's like my brain's a tree and you're those little cookie elves.
September 17, 2018, 08:25 PM
fpuhan
Macintosh computers. Been owning and using 'em since 1984.




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September 17, 2018, 08:28 PM
darthfuster
I got a woman I love
She's crazy and paints like God
She's got a playground sense of justice
She won' take odds
I got a tattoo with her name
Right through my soul
I think everything she touches
Turns to gold



You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier