esantoro Report post Posted June 25, 2009 Years ago I shelled out over $1000 dollars for a high-end Denon stereo system and had nothing but problems with the CD player with all the techno oversampling and whatnot. My brother-in-law had a $99 Hitachi setup that is still working today, some 18 years later. I don't think 99 percent of the population could tell the difference in sound quality between the two systems. Now my stereo system consists of a couple of portable MP3/CD-ROM/Stereo radios connected to $50 amplified computer speakers, and to hell with all that pseudo audiophile crap. Keep it simple, stupid (KISS). All this has led to this special thread on inexpensive products that are very functional and/or very well made. My first two nominations are for 1. rare earth magnets with copper and nickle coating. I use only a thickness of 1/8" and diameters of 1/8" and 3/4". I place these around the workshop to hold tools, bobbins, needles, etc. wherever I need them and get a great amount of pleasure every time I utilize them. In addition, magnets fascinated me when I was a child...they still do. 2. Thick molded plastic portable fold-up tables (20" x 30") by Lifetime. Great for a variety of uses around the home and workshop. Best price I've seen on them is $27 apiece A few other companies make these, but they haven't paid attention to the details: usable adjustable heights, rugged construction, ease of use, etc. These are two items that stand out for me and always continue to please. What would you add to the list? Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ericluther Report post Posted June 25, 2009 I checked out your etsy those bags are awesome!!, hows etsy workin for ya?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
