Author Topic: Companies that Real-Man likes! (Read 7288 times)

stlaser · « **on:** February 08, 2018, 08:06:08 PM »

THE COMPANIES WE LIKE

Oakley Sunglasses

Benchmade Knives

Craftsman Tools

Rigid Tools

MagLite

B&W Trailer Hitch

KensAuto · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2018, 09:22:44 PM »

Uhm, might want to rethink craftsman.

Superwhdm · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2018, 09:41:41 PM »

I thought about sending in my Benchmade for sharpening, no cost but 5 weeks turn around. Chzz I think I’ll just figure it out myself. Maybe if I had two and swapped them out every few months haha!

stlaser · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2018, 09:43:04 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on February 08, 2018, 09:22:44 PM

Uhm, might want to rethink craftsman.

They’ve never given me any issues, what’s going on?

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2018, 09:44:11 PM »

When was the last time Oakley was put to the test? I called about five months ago. They wouldn’t send me new ear socks because mine were turning to a gel not rubber

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stlaser · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2018, 09:59:36 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on February 08, 2018, 09:44:11 PM

When was the last time Oakley was put to the test? I called about five months ago. They wouldn’t send me new ear socks because mine were turning to a gel not rubber

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I’m gunna call tomorrow, I have a couple year old set that are scratched good in two spots.

KensAuto · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2018, 10:13:48 PM »

Around here, their warranty varies between retailers, not necessarily Craftsman's fault, but might be. I've been denied a ratchet warranty at a small sears outlet, and my employee was denied a couple broken sockets at a large sears store. (from using an impact).

Quote from: Superwhdm on February 08, 2018, 09:41:41 PM

I thought about sending in my Benchmade for sharpening, no cost but 5 weeks turn around. Chzz I think I’ll just figure it out myself. Maybe if I had two and swapped them out every few months haha!

Ask the wife to get you a Work Sharp sharpener. It works like a charm, and you can bust through a whole set of kitchen knives in about 10 minutes, making the wife happy in return. The Ken Onion version is the nicer model, and you can buy separate attachments. I've tried diamond blocks, rods, etc. and they are junk compared to the "belt sander" design. It's the only tool I have that will effectively sharpen s110v steel (spyderco manic2)which is a bunch harder than my benchmade.

stlaser · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2018, 10:41:25 PM »

Ken, post a pic of your sharpener. I’m finding two different versions of the Ken Onion....

KensAuto · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2018, 11:03:55 PM »

Too lazy to get out of my chair..but this is on Amazon

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stlaser · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2018, 12:06:42 AM »

Thanks Ken, I just ordered one. I have stones but have been looking for an electric model.

EL TATE · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2018, 08:41:22 AM »

Maglight. Had a 3c LED model that I let the batteries corrode in. cleaned it all up but couldn't get it to work. for $10 shipping/handling, they sent me a new switch and the updated LED bulb assembly for something that I ruined. Super friendly and very helpful with cleaning instructions.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2018, 08:52:32 AM »

Quote from: Superwhdm on February 08, 2018, 09:41:41 PM

I thought about sending in my Benchmade for sharpening, no cost but 5 weeks turn around. Chzz I think I’ll just figure it out myself. Maybe if I had two and swapped them out every few months haha!

Door numba 2

Good idea!

Flyin6 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2018, 08:56:17 AM »

OK-

DD (Don Directive)

Definition: A directive I give on MY WEBSITE that no one pays any attention to

When you get a company you like, add it to post number one...Just modify it each time (Can you all do that??)

Flyin6 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2018, 09:01:26 AM »

Shawn,

I changed your post all up, could become topic sticky when the boyz weigh in with the companies they like and why...And the thing grows bigger

stlaser · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2018, 09:09:59 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on February 09, 2018, 09:01:26 AM

Shawn,

I changed your post all up, could become topic sticky when the boyz weigh in with the companies they like and why...And the thing grows bigger

Nate · « **Reply #15 on:** February 09, 2018, 10:02:53 AM »

shawn or a mod will have to make the addition to the first post, we are the only ones that can modify a post.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 09, 2018, 11:13:06 AM »

Quote from: nmeyer414 on February 09, 2018, 10:02:53 AM

shawn or a mod will have to make the addition to the first post, we are the only ones that can modify a post.

Hmmm, anyway to open up that thread to everyone? Kinda like I do to Shawn's?

Nate · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2018, 02:36:57 PM »

It may take me a little bit, but i can go thru and combine all of the same topic threads........if thats what your suggesting

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2018, 03:32:33 PM »

I wouldn’t open the mod abilities to everyone......very tempting to be able to alter things for ones amusement!

cudakidd53 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 09, 2018, 03:41:04 PM »

Shawn’s previous post redacted for security reasons.......RUSSIAN COLLUSION was almost exposed!

KensAuto · « **Reply #20 on:** February 09, 2018, 11:13:22 PM »

Wait, did Don say somethin'?

stlaser · « **Reply #21 on:** February 10, 2018, 12:39:06 AM »

Quote from: KensAuto on February 09, 2018, 11:13:22 PM

Wait, did Don say somethin'?

Possibly, but we were thinking he was pre op medicated at that time.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 12, 2018, 03:55:51 PM »

Quote from: nmeyer414 on February 09, 2018, 02:36:57 PM

It may take me a little bit, but i can go thru and combine all of the same topic threads........if thats what your suggesting

I wasn't, but it is a pretty good idea if you want to follow through...

longball · « **Reply #23 on:** June 03, 2018, 02:13:30 PM »

Quote from: Superwhdm on February 08, 2018, 09:41:41 PM

I thought about sending in my Benchmade for sharpening, no cost but 5 weeks turn around. Chzz I think I’ll just figure it out myself. Maybe if I had two and swapped them out every few months haha!

These things are wonderful.
https://wickededgeusa.com/collections/sharpeners

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stlaser · « **Reply #24 on:** June 03, 2018, 03:13:34 PM »

Ken put me on to this, not a precision unit but it’s quick and does a decent job for 90% of tools around the home.

https://m.northerntool.com/products/shop~tools~product_200629334_200629334?adv=false&cm_mmc=Google-pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwL7Unpm42wIVkoePCh2xMQ0yEAQYAyABEgIgxfD_BwE&utm_campaign=Work%20Sharp&utm_content=45478&utm_medium=Power%20Tools%20%26gt%3B%20Sharpeners%20%2B%20Accessories%20%26gt%3B%20Blade%20Sharpener%20Accessories&utm_source=Google_PLA

longball · « **Reply #25 on:** June 03, 2018, 03:28:45 PM »

My father in law has one of those and it works really good.

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stlaser · « **Reply #26 on:** June 03, 2018, 04:15:24 PM »

Yeah, it does a decent job & it’s quick so like all the kitchen knives which get used for literally everything from opening boxes to carving walking sticks from hickory limbs it’s the right tool.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #27 on:** June 03, 2018, 05:07:12 PM »

I have used these neckerchief for the last two months. They do a pretty good job of keeping sun off of your neck and they are cheap enough that if you loose one it’s no big deal

https://www.safishing.com/?SSAID=221207

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Bob Smith · « **Reply #28 on:** July 12, 2018, 04:42:12 PM »

And when the economy was in the dump, they tried to keep employees on the job.

stlaser · « **Reply #29 on:** July 12, 2018, 05:09:50 PM »

I ran their stuff in my 1 ton trucks, good equipment....

Flyin6 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 12, 2018, 09:40:36 PM »

Good enough

I added them to the list on the first post

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #31 on:** July 13, 2018, 02:54:39 PM »

We run a various assortment of the drop hitches in all the trucks. Love mine to the end of the world

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #32 on:** November 11, 2021, 04:53:53 PM »

Nice to see the good guys score.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.wsj.com/amp/articles/veteran-focused-black-rifle-coffee-going-public-through-1-7-billion-spac-deal-11635847721

Inevitably they will get more “corporate” since they are beholding to shareholders but hope they keep the edge.

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stlaser · « **Reply #33 on:** December 13, 2021, 08:51:14 PM »

Garmin Watches, great customer service

wyorunner · « **Reply #34 on:** December 13, 2021, 11:53:24 PM »

Quote from: stlaser on December 13, 2021, 08:51:14 PM

Garmin Watches, great customer service

Ain’t that the truth!!! Which is why I keep buying Garmin watches for us, and of course I think the watches work really well.