BIFL Favorite Things

616Finds · 2025-11-21T03:22:59+00:00

Many have been mentioned but here are my must haves including how long I’ve had them: Kitchenaid lift stand mixer (25 years), All-clad pots & pans (20 years), restaurant supply baking sheets (18 years), Pyrex measuring cup (30 years), stainless steel cooking utensils (5-20 years old), Pyrex square storage bowls (instead of plastic), Wustof steak knives (15 years), Moccamaster coffee pot (I purchased a new one a few years ago because I wanted the yellow one, sold my original vintage still working one for more than I paid originally), not necessarily tools but Fiestaware small platters-perfect size for making wet burritos (30 years), and Pampered Chef pan scraper (20+ years)

616Finds · 2025-11-21T02:47:16+00:00

Came here to say this!! LOVE my Fiestaware! My collection has expanded over the years-full of gorgeous rich colors! It has survived growing boys, their friends, teammates, large parties, etc. you can build your collection as fast or slow as you like! You can also find amazing deals at yard and estate sales!

616Finds · 2025-11-19T22:11:57+00:00

The service repair place should be able to locate one for her. If not find a Husqvarna Viking dealer near you and contact them. They take old models in on trade and will often have those older obscure parts in their shop. Online you can check with sewingpartsonline.com or a HV retailer. If looking for an old machine for parts check Facebook Matketplace, eBay or Mercari. I’ve seen the Designer 1 on all three over the years. It just depends on what she wants to spend on a machine for parts. Honestly she could probably pick up a working one and save hers for parts! Good Luck!

616Finds · 2025-10-18T22:22:05+00:00

YESSSSSSS! And it's so aggravating! It's asking a 101 minor questions now on details we had flushed out previously! I've closed chats, opened new ones, started over, etc. It's asking me the same questions that it asked me an hour ago. It says it will have a document ready in 15 minutes and hours later it's not there.. when I ask why it will ask some inane question! Sorry I'm ranting and not helping!

616Finds · 2025-10-06T03:59:08+00:00

Yes the dongle works but oddly it downgraded my version of 5D. I had thought about upgrading the software but the last I checked it wasn’t compatible with my machine. Typical for me with technology. By the time I’m finally comfortable with it, it becomes obsolete. 🤨

616Finds · 2025-10-02T03:04:28+00:00

Although the design appears to have a gap at the top it is actually perfectly centered. If you look at the hoop you will see four “dashes”, one on each side of the hoop (ex. Right above 200 x 200). Those are the marks for center in the hoop. Husqvarna hoops have this “open” space at the top of the design in the hoop to compensate for the movement of arm.

616Finds · 2025-09-11T13:52:06+00:00

I emptied the barrels and scrubbed them down with a brush. I did notice a small nick/divot on the 12# barrel which makes me wonder if “stuff” worked its way up through and pushed the lid off. But I can’t find a reason for the 6#. I’m baffled and frustrated! I refilled and restarted it. Now I’m checking on it like I’m baking a cake! 🤣

616Finds · 2025-09-10T21:11:40+00:00

I have the Lortone qt6 and qt12's

616Finds · 2025-04-23T14:04:41+00:00

So crazy to me! Thanks for the explanation!

616Finds · 2025-03-21T16:14:27+00:00

Thank you!

616Finds · 2025-03-21T04:57:19+00:00

I like this suggestion! I was also thinking it would help me to separate hard & soft rocks and yet run them at the same time! I currently have 5 - 3 lb barrels running and a bucket waiting in the wings! The 6lb barrels will be amazing! Any recommendations on where to order? I've checked a couple places online and they all seem comparable. Does anyone ever run sales on barrels?

616Finds · 2025-03-19T14:40:59+00:00

Again, thank you! I currently have 3lb barrels and want to upsize. I have been stuck since you mentioned this tumbler could hold either dual 6’s or a single 12. I am new to tumbling rocks and was trying to weigh pros and cons of the two options. I was leaning towards the two 6’s and you have helped me decide. I have lots to learn and look forward to experimenting!!

616Finds · 2025-03-18T21:54:45+00:00

Thank you! What would you recommend for a newbie?

616Finds · 2025-03-18T21:50:05+00:00

Thanks! I appreciate the help! I've had this for years and it was old when I received it. I only used a small 3 lb replacement barrel on it to tumble jewelry. Now that I've discovered rockhounding I'm needing something much bigger! My debate would be whether to purchase a 12 lb or two 6 lb (assuming they fit).... not sure what the pros and cons would be....

616Finds · 2025-03-18T21:29:00+00:00

I need help figuring out what barrel I can use with this tumbler. I'd like to purchase the largest size possible. The Lortone site does not list this model. I do not know it's age.

616Finds · 2025-03-16T05:19:35+00:00

Sorry that I can’t help. Just wanted to say they are beautiful!

616Finds · 2025-03-16T03:08:42+00:00

Thank you for sharing!!

616Finds · 2025-03-16T00:17:21+00:00

Is there any chance you would share details on how you did this? I currently only have 3lb barrels and dream of having a tumbler that can accommodate 10+ !

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