What are you asking for Christmas?

[msommers]

Every year I struggle to come up with a list of things to ask for. Either it's way too expensive to ask or I've already bought the things I needed.

What are some <$100 items you guys get or ask for?

[ExtraSlow]

Hamburger patty maker, western shirt, chicken shirt, welding blanket (for traeger insulation) and small LED work lights.

[ThePenIsMightier]

A box of Binchotan charcoal.
I'm such an awful person that I actually look forward to receiving coal in my stocking.

[SJW]

Big air compressor. Bottle of Blantons.

[bjstare]

Probably the only thing <$100 I would ask for/want is a dozen Pro V1s. But I have at least 6doz sitting on the shelf in my garage, so really… nothing I guess.

[BerserkerCatSplat]

I threw a bunch of woodworking/metalworking stuff in my list, makes it easy for the in-laws to get me something instead of a gift card. Router bits, clamps, router insert, rasps, welding consumables, that sort of thing.

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

New 1/2” torque wrench. Still using mostly Mastercraft tools I bought to get me through SAIT in 2009-2011.

[killramos]

World peace

[schurchill39]

New underwear because I am too cheap to buy myself nice gitch

[Darkane]

New underwear because I am too cheap to buy myself nice gitch

Tell me you’re from Saskatchewan without telling me.

I’ll start a poll

[schurchill39]

Born and raised Albertan :dunno:

[Darkane]

Born and raised Albertan :dunno:

Rural? Never heard anyone ever say Gitch until I met saskies

[schurchill39]

Rural? Never heard anyone ever say Gitch until I met saskies

Born in Calgary and never lived in a city with a population under 55,000 until recently. Maybe you're the weird one?

[Darkane]

Born in Calgary and never lived in a city with a population under 55,000 until recently. Maybe you're the weird one?

Haha. Well I’m definitely the weird one, but the poll will tell us. I made a new thread for it, for science.

[88CRX]

Gitch and bunny-hugs.

[phreezee]

I've only ever heard of gitch. WTF is gonch?!?

Very specific with my wife : https://www.milwaukeetool.ca/Products/2967-20

I've been watching this channel for months.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-r2uRFeub4

[birdman86]

Under $100 ideas

Nice pocket knife i.e. CKRT
Nice flashlight i.e. Nebo Inspector RC
Gift cards to go toward subscriptions netflix, f1tv etc
Anything for my pets
Concert tickets
Books/games/puzzles
Socks/underwear
Booze

[zieg]

I'm defaulting to kitchen stuff lately. A certain type of knife, cast iron this or that, or other tools like peelers and spoons and such.

[birdman86]

I'm defaulting to kitchen stuff lately. A certain type of knife, cast iron this or that, or other tools like peelers and spoons and such.

That reminds me, everyone should have a Thermapen

[bjstare]

That reminds me, everyone should have a Thermapen

Oh good one. I agree.

[Darell_n]

I asked for whips and shackles. Sister had to ask my wife for permission.

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[tonytiger55]

No idea what to buy myself. I got a $70 Amazon gift card.
I might buy a airpump or battery checker thing for the car. Is there such a thing as a all in one?

[riander5]

Hamburger patty maker, western shirt, chicken shirt, welding blanket (for traeger insulation) and small LED work lights.

This is a good idea... I need a grill press

[dirtsniffer]

new Thermapen because I broke mine
new Leatherman cause I lost mine
amazon rotisserie for my kettle
carwash giftcard for great white or mint
New computer speakers

[Inzane]

I've only ever heard of gitch. WTF is gonch?!?



I grew up in Fort McMurray and only ever knew it as gonch. Never heard gitch.

Maybe gonch is a Newfie thing? :dunno::rofl:

[SJW]

I grew up in Fort McMurray and only ever knew it as gonch. Never heard gitch.

Maybe gonch is a Newfie thing? :dunno::rofl:

N. Manitoba here. Gitch.

[89coupe]

16% on my investment

[tirebob]

Anyone else here an adult who doesn't ask for anything and just buys his own shit when he wants it? If someone wants to get me something I don't want a say in it... That's the whole point isn't it?

[SJW]

Anyone else here an adult who doesn't ask for anything and just buys his own shit when he wants it? If someone wants to get me something I don't want a say in it... That's the whole point isn't it?

I'm the same. I just bought a new laser sight for one of my rifles. I guess i'll wrap it up for my wife to give me.

[ExtraSlow]

This is a good idea... I need a grill press

A guy kinda need both, a heavy press for the grill and a patty maker press. Cabela's sells both.

[Tik-Tok]

Anyone else here an adult who doesn't ask for anything and just buys his own shit when he wants it? If someone wants to get me something I don't want a say in it... That's the whole point isn't it?

Just a few days ago...

Wife - "What do you want for xmas?"

Me - "You got me a Nintendo Swinch on Black Friday"

Wife - "Ok, I think you got me a Lululemon hoodie"

[tirebob]

Just a few days ago...

Wife - "What do you want for xmas?"

Me - "You got me a Nintendo Swinch on Black Friday"

Wife - "Ok, I think you got me a Lululemon hoodie"

Pretty much my life in a nutshell... lol

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Anyone else here an adult who doesn't ask for anything and just buys his own shit when he wants it? If someone wants to get me something I don't want a say in it... That's the whole point isn't it?

Of course, but my family & in-laws really enjoy giving presents and I'm hard to buy for (for the above reason) so I keep a list of smaller things for them around the holiday that I'm not dying for. Can always use more clamps.

[birdman86]

Of course, but my family & in-laws really enjoy giving presents and I'm hard to buy for (for the above reason) so I keep a list of smaller things for them around the holiday that I'm not dying for. Can always use more clamps.

I usually default to books, my Amazon list is never ending since I basically don't read

[max_boost]

Anyone else here an adult who doesn't ask for anything and just buys his own shit when he wants it? If someone wants to get me something I don't want a say in it... That's the whole point isn't it?

You make too much sense, bob :werd:

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16% on my investment

That’s it ?

Me I want $50k btc pls and or 5000 spy

[89coupe]

You make too much sense, bob :werd:

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That’s it ?

Me I want $50k btc pls and or 5000 spy

Per year till I die

[Shlade]

Im asking for an orbital polisher. Thats all i want

[sabad66]

Socks
Wouldn’t mind a nice MagSafe iphone/Apple Watch charger stand thingy but they are more than $100 it seems like

[03ozwhip]

I buy everything I want throughout the year pretty much, so does she. So we decided no presents to each other and spend way more by going to Vegas instead lol

[max_boost]

Per year till I die

Lmk how you do when the market dips lol

[bjstare]

Per year till I die

16% annual returns forever? That’s a wish alright.

[killramos]

16% annual returns forever? That’s a wish alright.

Sounds like 7.2 is further than he thought

[89coupe]

Sounds like 7.2 is further than he thought

The opposite actually lol

[ExtraSlow]

Hook, line, sinker.

[max_boost]

The opposite actually lol

:bigpimp:
What’s the new number now

[88CRX]

Why do you even need to rely on the market? Just work a little harder and make more money. Problems fucking solved and wish come true.

[darthVWader]

I just want to be left alone

[Brent.ff]

Want a fancy japanese knife.. now to find a better cutting board

[suntan]

Want a fancy japanese knife.. now to find a better cutting board

Boos or bust, although I do like the OXO cutting boards because you can butcher your enemies on them and throw it into the dishwasher.

[CarlLester]

Want a fancy japanese knife.. now to find a better cutting board

Knifewear has some Larchwood ones that they recommend when you buy knives from there.

[SJW]

I just want to be left alone

Except when you need to take me fishing.

[birdman86]

Boos or bust, although I do like the OXO cutting boards because you can butcher your enemies on them and throw it into the dishwasher.

Boos is the tits. I got this (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07F2HPH4Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)guy, its way overkill but there's no going back.

Edit: I actually need one for the new place, does anywhere in the city sell Boos blocks?

[darthVWader]

Except when you need to take me fishing.

Yes!!!

[CarlLester]

Boos is the tits. I got this (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07F2HPH4Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)guy, its way overkill but there's no going back.

Edit: I actually need one for the new place, does anywhere in the city sell Boos blocks?

https://www.bje.cc/stocked-john-boos

[Brent.ff]

Knifewear has some Larchwood ones that they recommend when you buy knives from there.

Ya they’re also wildly expensive! I’m not built for this fancy life.

[Euro_Trash]

Just got an Epicurean cutting board from C&B when I ordered a few other things and it is awesome

[msommers]

Ya they’re also wildly expensive! I’m not built for this fancy life.

Not everything is $300 there. Get a decent knife and it'll last you a lifetime. They sell stainless steel ones too so basically no maintenance.

$126
https://knifewear.com/collections/gyuto/products/tojiro-dp-gyuto-210mm-f-808

Or more flair at $196:
https://knifewear.com/collections/gyuto/products/haruyuki-soba-gyuto-210mm

The gyuto/chefs knife will do everything and if you don't have a decent knife it's the best place to start.

We just picked up a Nakiri/vegetable (it looks like a clever but it isn't) which is like 90% of our chopping needs and performs better because of the shape.

[bjstare]

I'm not the target market here, but can someone explain to me why a chunk of nicely finished oak is worth $300? Some wood cutting boards that have actual woodworking involved (e.g., using multiple types of wood to make patterns), I get it. But those Boos ones seem like a waste of money.

[Brent.ff]

Not everything is $300 there. Get a decent knife and it'll last you a lifetime. They sell stainless steel ones too so basically no maintenance.

$126
https://knifewear.com/collections/gyuto/products/tojiro-dp-gyuto-210mm-f-808

Or more flair at $196:
https://knifewear.com/collections/gyuto/products/haruyuki-soba-gyuto-210mm

The gyuto/chefs knife will do everything and if you don't have a decent knife it's the best place to start.

We just picked up a Nakiri/vegetable (it looks like a clever but it isn't) which is like 90% of our chopping needs and performs better because of the shape.

More the cutting board im talking about. I know i'm getting a knife from the wife.

[ExtraSlow]

Yeah, some cutting boards are marketed like "luxury" items, and that is hilarious to me. Although, a good big thick cutting board is nice to have around. I could use a larger one with the drip groove, but I ain't paying that fancy money for one.

[killramos]

I'm not the target market here, but can someone explain to me why a chunk of nicely finished oak is worth $300? Some wood cutting boards that have actual woodworking involved (e.g., using multiple types of wood to make patterns), I get it. But those Boos ones seem like a waste of money.

How cheap do think a big chunk of hand finished in North America hardwood should be?

I have a big 1.5” thick maple one and it’s great, can’t say I extensively cross shopped it but I like it a lot better than the compound henkles one I use for cutting limes in my bar?

I think it’s highly subjective, but $300 doesn’t seem outlandish? Especially in 2023. Doesn’t take a lot of materials and labour to get to those prices imo

[msommers]

I'm not the target market here, but can someone explain to me why a chunk of nicely finished oak is worth $300? Some wood cutting boards that have actual woodworking involved (e.g., using multiple types of wood to make patterns), I get it. But those Boos ones seem like a waste of money.

Agreed. Actual woodworking, like this local gent:

https://chopd.ca/

[SJW]

Yeah, some cutting boards are marketed like "luxury" items, and that is hilarious to me. Although, a good big thick cutting board is nice to have around. I could use a larger one with the drip groove, but I ain't paying that fancy money for one.

I'll make you one with my chain saw. 295$

[Tik-Tok]

This $20 bamboo one from Ikea has done the job for the last decade. The fancy ones are just like red knobs.

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[bjstare]

Agreed. Actual woodworking, like this local gent:

https://chopd.ca/

Exactly what I was talking about. $900 for this one ( https://chopd.ca/collections/end-grain-cutting-boards/products/sunrise-behind-the-three-sisters-of-canmore-end-grain-cutting-board-20-25-x-13-75-x-1-5 ) is way better value than $300 for the plain Boos one IMO. And I would argue if a person can't justify $900 on something special like this, they probably shouldn't be spending $300 on the plain jane one either. But who am I to say [insert Kermit sipping tea meme].

[Brent.ff]

This $20 bamboo one from Ikea has done the job for the last decade. The fancy ones are just like red knobs.



apparently bamboo is bad for keeping knives sharp

[Tik-Tok]

apparently bamboo is bad for keeping knives sharp

Probably, but I have no issue spending a half hour sharpening knives every few months.

[ExtraSlow]

apparently bamboo is bad for keeping knives sharp

Agree, bamboo is harder than the "hardwood" stuff commonly used in the high end boards. Makes it durable. But harder on the knives. Remember when glass cutting boards were fashionable? hahaha.

[birdman86]

To be fair that $300 board is pretty beefy, 24x18x1.75

[suntan]

I'm not the target market here, but can someone explain to me why a chunk of nicely finished oak is worth $300? Some wood cutting boards that have actual woodworking involved (e.g., using multiple types of wood to make patterns), I get it. But those Boos ones seem like a waste of money.

Name. That's all.

Teakhaus brand are much more durable.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B001CMRQUW?linkCode=gs2&tag=amestestkitca-20

[Strider]

Boos is the tits. I got this (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07F2HPH4Z/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1)guy, its way overkill but there's no going back.

Edit: I actually need one for the new place, does anywhere in the city sell Boos blocks?

https://www.wholesaleclub.ca/john-boos-cutting-board-maple/p/20790755_EA

Or else Russell food equipment has them too

[msommers]

My basic knowledge is that end-grain will help retain sharpness vs these other wood options since you're cutting with the grain vs. against the grain, technically.

All that said I have a cheap wood board from Winners that we oil once a year with a rim for catching meat juices, and a couple plastic ones for tossing in the dishwasher and replacing every couple years.

[phreezee]

Looks fancy and made in Italy, but I just got it at Winners.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcqcrFZ99w4

[mr2mike]

Probably, but I have no issue spending a half hour sharpening knives every few months.

Cal Don Sharpening. Great work and fast turnaround. Stays sharp unlike when I do it.

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I've only ever heard of gitch. WTF is gonch?!?

Very specific with my wife : https://www.milwaukeetool.ca/Products/2967-20

I've been watching this channel for months.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-r2uRFeub4

Lies. If you did you'd get Dewalt dcf961. :)

[BerserkerCatSplat]

How cheap do think a big chunk of hand finished in North America hardwood should be?

I have a big 1.5” thick maple one and it’s great, can’t say I extensively cross shopped it but I like it a lot better than the compound henkles one I use for cutting limes in my bar?

I think it’s highly subjective, but $300 doesn’t seem outlandish? Especially in 2023. Doesn’t take a lot of materials and labour to get to those prices imo


$300 for maple in edge grain (!) is highway robbery. That's about $20 worth of wood and in a production environment, maybe two hours of labour. Call it $100 production cost, they are raking it in at that price point.

For $50 in-store (https://www.costco.ca/teakhaus-end-grain-butcher-block-.product.4000181641.html) you can get an end-grain teak board that's far better than the Boos unit.

[lamp_shade_2000]

I'll throw this out there if anyone is in the market. I build custom cutting boards as a side hobby. Most of mine are predominantly walnut but I work with maple and exotics as well. Most 12" x 18" edge grain boards I build are $130.

https://instagram.com/mooseknuckleworkshop?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ==

[ThePenIsMightier]

I'll throw this out there if anyone is in the market. I build custom cutting boards as a side hobby. Most of mine are predominantly walnut but I work with maple and exotics as well. Most 12" x 18" edge grain boards I build are $130.

https://instagram.com/mooseknuckleworkshop?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ==

Good for you! That's super cool. Thanks for posting that.

[pheoxs]

Any suggestions of good Christmas gives involving alcohol?

Last year I got my brother the Costco Johnie Walker scotch taster pack and then he found some individual 1oz scotch cans as stocking stuffers. Wondering if there’s anything else like that?

[phreezee]

Lies. If you did you'd get Dewalt dcf961. :)

:D Yeah kind of torn, but I liked the shorter length and the new Forge 6.0 batteries won me over.

[ExtraSlow]

Any suggestions of good Christmas gives involving alcohol?

Last year I got my brother the Costco Johnie Walker scotch taster pack and then he found some individual 1oz scotch cans as stocking stuffers. Wondering if there’s anything else like that?

Every liquor store has gift packs.

[killramos]

Or just buy them a nice bottle of something.

Those gift packs are marked way up.

[msommers]

$300 for maple in edge grain (!) is highway robbery. That's about $20 worth of wood and in a production environment, maybe two hours of labour. Call it $100 production cost, they are raking it in at that price point.

For $50 in-store (https://www.costco.ca/teakhaus-end-grain-butcher-block-.product.4000181641.html) you can get an end-grain teak board that's far better than the Boos unit.

Nice! Thanks for sharing that

[mr2mike]

:D Yeah kind of torn, but I liked the shorter length and the new Forge 6.0 batteries won me over. True, the next steps will be shrinking size with the same power.


then he found some individual 1oz scotch cans as stocking stuffers. Wondering if there’s anything else like that?
Tried these out in BC a month ago. Not bad for what they are. But you'll never get a liquor forward pre-mixed.

https://www.wineandbeyond.ca/products/jameson-ginger-lime-473ml-can

[JRSC00LUDE]

I don't want anyone to buy me anything. And while the kids are getting gifts, they're all getting one less with the knowledge that that money is going toward an "adopt a family" for Christmas and they'll be shopping for a family of six.

[ThePenIsMightier]

I don't want anyone to buy me anything. And while the kids are getting gifts, they're all getting one less with the knowledge that that money is going toward an "adopt a family" for Christmas and they'll be shopping for a family of six.

Good for you. We've started helping out some poor folks through our weird charitable connections and Holy fuck - I am tearing up a little even typing this remembering the wish lists some of these little kids have.
I certainly didn't grow up in a wealthy family, but seeing a little kid asking for "my own bath towel" as a God Damn xmas present really makes me sad and amazed at the lack of money a lot of people have.


In other news, I also remembered that I want one of those "University of Science" t-shirts with the dog house on it. I think some fancy charcoal and a t-shirt should set me up good.

[ExtraSlow]

We've been doing the "seniors secret service" for a while. Charitable giving is a good thing to connect with the holidays.

[Brent.ff]

$300 for maple in edge grain (!) is highway robbery. That's about $20 worth of wood and in a production environment, maybe two hours of labour. Call it $100 production cost, they are raking it in at that price point.

For $50 in-store (https://www.costco.ca/teakhaus-end-grain-butcher-block-.product.4000181641.html) you can get an end-grain teak board that's far better than the Boos unit.

Got one of these Costco ones (impossible to find in store, but $60 shipped is still a smoking deal).
Way nicer in person than the online photo. Would recommend

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Little shiny as just oiled it