▲ 1 r/Tools

HK Porter USA - worth it?

I've been on a vintage tool Made in USA kick and thinking of scouring this one at a swap meet. the eBay prices are outragous, but on FB Marketplace they still go for like $40. They seem to be trusty once upon a time, but wondering if it's worth a pickup (24" version)

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u/Mark2CPlus — 2 days ago

Big Longshot but Looking for a turkish towel store I went to in 2019 (Linen)

Long shot but I searched at over ten different turkish towel stores. I was specifically looking for a one made 100% of linen and NOT cotton. I was told that 99% of them are made from cotton. I did find ONE place that eventually had a single one - and was told it is a very premiumt take on it and extremely rare, because almost everyone wants cotton.

I know it's NOT Jennifer's. The only clue I can really give is it was somewhere within 5-10 minutes of the 4 Seasons - Sultanahmet. I just vaguely remember it was somewhere in that part of the city. I google map it and there is a street of them but hoping someone may be familiar with with one it might be?

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u/Mark2CPlus — 10 days ago
▲ 21 r/Outlier

Slim Dungarees Made in USA

Slim Dungarees, bought maybe ten years ago. My favourite pants, I saved them only for travelling so they're still kicking. Looked up to get another and ssad to see they aren't made in USA anymore. When did they stop?

u/Mark2CPlus — 12 days ago

New to Snap On - why the wide range of prices on the F80 Dual 80 Ratchet?

I see on eBay they go for $6-80 and then ppl trying to sell them over $100. Are the cheaper ones just older? I noticed all the ones that are lower do not have the USA stamp which online says are about 10 years old. Guessing not having the USA stamp are not as valuable, though they are rarer?

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u/Mark2CPlus — 22 days ago
▲ 60 r/LAX

LAX Economy Parking Is Not Great

Used it multiple times now and the latest was painful. They say a shuttle bus arrives every 10-15 minutes, but we waited about 35 minutes for shuttle, only to find it filled to the brim. Waited 15 minutes more to find one that was barely filled to the brim.

Almost an HOUR waiting at the terminal. This is what I would call unacceptable and unusable. The overall design is horrible. The shuttle has to make an unprotected left turn out of the parking out of an enormous intersection- who thought that one up? Unfortunately, there's not really any other good alternatives when you have you a toddler. Seeing what they've done lately, I'm absolutely terrified of how badly they'll fuck up the people mover. Guessing it will be equally unusable, somehow.

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u/Mark2CPlus — 23 days ago
▲ 29 r/Goruck

Vietnam | USA Hat

I know there are a lot of people who hate USA manufacturing and prefer China/Vietnam. That's fine, but following up on what I said in an earlier post. Left is Vietnam, right is USA. More comparison: https://imgur.com/a/4PfXNv8

Vietnam has I believe Chinese sourced 500d Cordura and Chinese sourced mesh. Stitching is nice. Not a fan of the Velcro arrow or the arrow branding on starboard side of of mesh panel. Mesh is criss cross and larger holed and noticeably flimsier. The actual hat is what I would call mid profile.

USA has USA sourced 1000d Cordura and USA sourced mesh. Personal preference but it just feels more robust and nicer. The mesh pattern and feel is probably the biggest difference - Smaller holed, square pattern, and thicker. If you feel the hats in person, it's just nicer quality. Asked my wife and she knew rather quickly which one was Asian made. The velcro section under the bill also feels more "substantial". Stitching is also nice. The USA one is low profile.

If you prefer thinner and more malleable hats and don't mind extra branding, the Vietnam one is good. Just hope the company will consider doing a USA run again, including the OG American sourced materials.

u/Mark2CPlus — 30 days ago
▲ 0 r/Goruck

Reminder of their hat. Let’s get them to make a USA made hat again

u/Mark2CPlus — 1 month ago
▲ 3 r/LAX

How Frequent Does LAX Parking Come Out with Promo Codes?

I fly out next Friday and hoping to grab a 10% off before my flight. Curious if they come out frequently or only during holidays

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u/Mark2CPlus — 1 month ago

Surprised to find out that Leatherman and Gerber both stopped stamping USA a long time ago. Had no idea. I believe I bought these in 2000

u/Mark2CPlus — 1 month ago
▲ 304 r/CAguns

BREAKING NEWS: SCOTUS grants cert on Viramontes and Grant (ARs and Large Cap Mags)

Viramontes are AR15s ̶a̶n̶d̶ ̶"̶l̶a̶r̶g̶e̶ ̶c̶a̶p̶a̶c̶i̶t̶y̶ ̶m̶a̶g̶a̶z̶i̶n̶e̶s̶"̶

Grant goes to AR 15 possession and "unusually dangerous"

Source: https://www.supremecourt.gov/orders/courtorders/063026zor_3f14.pdf

EDIT: This will NOT address large capacity magazines, the initial pleadings is only on assault weapons. Cannot edit title

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u/Mark2CPlus — 2 months ago

for 4th gen Tacomas: does anyone know if you remove the head unit, is there a "wire cavity" that goes straight down and feeds easily right into the shifter trim assembly?

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u/Mark2CPlus — 2 months ago

Why does Tikka not make a factory chassis/stock with an adjustable cheek riser?

I want an adjustable cheek riser but not necessarily want to have to switch magazine types to AICS or CTR. I just want an adjustable cheek riser. Oh I also don't want to drill into my factory stock.

I am in disbelief Tikka doesn't offer something so simple

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u/Mark2CPlus — 2 months ago
▲ 2 r/gout

Has anyone had a connection made from EXTREME fatigue weeks prior to a gout fareup?

I just realised that for the last few years, I would have EXTREME fatigue for like a week or two then a week or two later I would get a gout flare up.

I have mild sleep apnea, which I believe is contributing or related to the fatigue which can cause raised blood pressure, ultimately gout etc.

Another data point is this has and always only happened in summer heat - in June, July, or August.

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u/Mark2CPlus — 2 months ago
▲ 10 r/gout

Frustrating Gout Experience

Long story short, I'm in my 40s - I don't drink alcohol, I don't eat shrimp, I am not overweight and relatively fit - have hiked Mt Whitney and Half Dome with zero prior preparation, am a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt etc. just trying to paint a general picture. Have had gout for a few years - on Allopurinol for the past year, initially 100mg and then 200mg. After over a year of on medication I am having a HUGE flare up on my foot. Colchicine gives me a massive stomachache and diarrhea and I never feel relief, so I avoid that now.

After more research, I believe what is happening is 100% genetic. Like, nothing can stop this essentially. I think my body cannot regulate this, no matter what I eat or do. Even on 200 mg of Allopurinol - as I wait for the doctor to respond to my email on what to do, I wanted to ask the community - what exactly can I do? Is the answer a much higher dosage of Allopurinol?

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u/Mark2CPlus — 2 months ago

Anyone try the new Nightforce NX6 2-12x42 yet?

This looks like the perfect 100-400yd deer/elk/general hunting scope to me (minus on price.) 23 ounces, bomb proof, capped or dialing elevation turret. I was eyeing the NX8 but this honestly looks like a more optimal range, cheaper, and much lighter. This is comparing to the Leupold 5hd and Maven rs 1.2

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u/Mark2CPlus — 3 months ago

Thoughts on deer/elk/general purpose hunting rifle setup

Rifle: Tikka t3x Lite with 20" stainless barrel

Caliber: .308

Optic: Leupold vx5HD 3-15x44 Gen 2 vs. Maven Rs 1.2 vs. Nightforce NX8 2.5-20x50 F1

Rings: Unknown Munitions Medium Tikka Scope Rings

This is what my weeks of research has led me. I'm looking for what is the Toyota Tacoma/Glock 19/USA Fender Stratocaster of a hunting rig. Industry standard with high end components. Jury is still out on the optic - My main interest is durability and warranty support if something goes wrong. I don't want to think twice about it.

Since I've only hunted upland birds and waterfowl, this is a totally different territory. I want one rifle to rule them all (for North American game.) I don't know if I'll ever want to hunt bighorn sheep, for example, I have zero interest, but I don't want to have to get a new rig for it if that day ever comes. I never thought I would want to hunt elk but here we are.

Thoughts?

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u/Mark2CPlus — 3 months ago

How to Repair this scratch? Dr Colorchip?

Bit time idiota, I ran into my plastic garbage bin while backing up and somehow it scratched my car badly. Chat says it's not considered a deep scratch but it certainly fails the fingernail test. My fingernail gets caught in it.

I was going to to follow the Chris Fix YouTube channel but reading through the comments, I saw a few claim that his method only really works on white cars. Mine is an "Underground Gray".

I saw another post saying Dr Colorchip worked well for their scratch. But, I noticed their product is for paint chips and not really scratches.

Any advice on what I should do? What's the best DIY option for me to fix this?

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u/Mark2CPlus — 3 months ago