Images of items I have purchased (except trainers)

Dis86 · 23 Jul 2021 at 10:36

That looks immense. Major food envy here right now.

andy_mk3 · 23 Jul 2021 at 10:56

Raymond Lin said:
Had one, I think I threw it away because I found myself not liking the workflow of making the burger with it.

I don't even roll it into a ball these days since it gets press down in the pan. I divide a pack of mince into squares/rectangular shapes right there in the packet with a straight edge of the burger flipper thing. Lift one up into a hot carbon steel pan and using the same flipper squash it down until the right thickness that i want. If I want more leverage to push down, instead of stress on the handle I just grab a mug or use a wooden spoon.

Once flat season on one side. Flip once.

p.s. sprinkle some garlic powder with salt and pepper. It takes it up a notch.

Big or small.

Oh jeeze, I just had an accident :eek:

Greebo · 23 Jul 2021 at 11:09

grudas said:
It's a lightweight, gaming targeted mice. It does that really well. Especially for fps games.

And again there are IMO better lightweight gaming mice available with more features and less downsides. It certainly isnt the god of mice.

grudas · 23 Jul 2021 at 11:20

Greebo said:
And again there are IMO better lightweight gaming mice available with more features and less downsides. It certainly isnt the god of mice.

Better for your use, mice are very personal. Different hand size, grip etc. For ME and my gaming that is the best mice I had. I'm not claiming it's best for everyone.

dirtychinchilla · 23 Jul 2021 at 11:22

Martynt74 said:
I don't use mine too often either. My usual tactic is to grab the mince, work it like a dough as described about, then grab a ball, chuck it in a hot pan and then use the above pressed pit to squash it down.

Kneading them like dough isn't good either. If you watch Gordon Ramsay, he handles them as little as humanly possible.

Not as uniform but i find it works a little better.

Raymond Lin said:
Had one, I think I threw it away because I found myself not liking the workflow of making the burger with it.

I don't even roll it into a ball these days since it gets press down in the pan. I divide a pack of mince into squares/rectangular shapes right there in the packet with a straight edge of the burger flipper thing. Lift one up into a hot carbon steel pan and using the same flipper squash it down until the right thickness that i want. If I want more leverage to push down, instead of stress on the handle I just grab a mug or use a wooden spoon. Don't use your hand, if you slip that's going to be one bad day.

Once flat season on one side. Flip once.

p.s. sprinkle some garlic powder with salt and pepper. It takes it up a notch.

Big or small.

Oh man, I'm hungry now. My process is similar, but I do make them into balls. I put them in between two small plates to squash them, then just chuck on a bit of salt and pepper combo before I put them in a hot pan.

Man I love burgers.

Martynt74 · 23 Jul 2021 at 11:23

Yeah, i think everyone is feeling burgers for tea now!

Raymond Lin · 23 Jul 2021 at 11:25

dirtychinchilla said:
Oh man, I'm hungry now. My process is similar, but I do make them into balls. I put them in between two small plates to squash them, then just chuck on a bit of salt and pepper combo before I put them in a hot pan.

Man I love burgers.

I tried the plate method, but just streamlined straight into the pan, there is less to wash up. I found making them into balls is kind of pointless because it is going to get squashed again. Plus it never really spread perfectly round anyway. I can always shape the edges once flattened into a more round shape if need be. Honestly, it's not necessary. The workflow of flatten (smash) in the pan is what i prefer.

I bought one of these, nice and wide for the whole patty.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B017LU1DD4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

To finish it off and help the cheese melt, once flipped you put the cheese on and put a lid down for about 30-45 seconds.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N9NXZTY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Martynt74 · 23 Jul 2021 at 11:27

Raymond Lin said:
To finish it off and help the cheese melt, once flipped you put the cheese on and put a lid down for about 30 seconds.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N9NXZTY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ah see, i just stick the frying pan in the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese, hadn't thought of just using a lid.

Although recently i've been putting the cheese onto the bread which gets toasted in the oven, so the cheese melts that way.

God i'm hungry.

Raymond Lin · 23 Jul 2021 at 11:29

Martynt74 said:
Ah see, i just stick the frying pan in the oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese, hadn't thought of just using a lid.

Although recently i've been putting the cheese onto the bread which gets toasted in the oven, so the cheese melts that way.

God i'm hungry.

See, that requires turning on and preheat the oven, this is much more streamlined

I am not sure i am being really lazy or what lol

p.s. I toast the bread on the pan before I cook the burger. Place a small knob of butter in the pan then put both sides of the buns in and move it around so it absorbs all the butter. Let it brown and toast on there.

dlockers · 23 Jul 2021 at 11:30

Raymond Lin said:
See, that requires turning on and preheat the oven, this is much more streamlined

I thought connected ovens were such a non-sense however I wish I could preheat mine remotely.

dirtychinchilla · 23 Jul 2021 at 11:42

Raymond Lin said:
I tried the plate method, but just streamlined straight into the pan, there is less to wash up. I found making them into balls is kind of pointless because it is going to get squashed again. Plus it never really spread perfectly round anyway. I can always shape the edges once flattened into a more round shape if need be. Honestly, it's not necessary. The workflow of flatten (smash) in the pan is what i prefer.

I bought one of these, nice and wide for the whole patty.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B017LU1DD4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

To finish it off and help the cheese melt, once flipped you put the cheese on and put a lid down for about 30-45 seconds.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N9NXZTY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have one of those, but none of my pans are big enough for it to work very well unless I just cook one burger at a time.

Tek81 · 23 Jul 2021 at 11:44

Another watch and some booze (not pictured cos I drunked it) -

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Raymond Lin · 23 Jul 2021 at 11:44

dirtychinchilla said:
I have one of those, but none of my pans are big enough for it to work very well unless I just cook one burger at a time.

I am tempted to get one of these.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07Q7QMFSR/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_5?smid=A1QADIZC1R4U92&psc=1

Siliconslave · 23 Jul 2021 at 12:41

Raymond Lin said:
I am tempted to get one of these.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07Q7QMFSR/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_5?smid=A1QADIZC1R4U92&psc=1

A friend has one of those and its great for big cooks on camp fires or camping stoves - also works surprisingly well on the induction hob!

Martynt74 · 23 Jul 2021 at 12:57

Siliconslave said:
A friend has one of those and its great for big cooks on camp fires or camping stoves - also works surprisingly well on the induction hob!

Pretty tempting if it works on Induction then as i wouldn't mind one for steaks.

Itchytrigg · 23 Jul 2021 at 12:59

I have one and doesn’t work so well on an electric hob sadly. Still need to try it on the bbq as should get better results.

^TANK^ · 23 Jul 2021 at 14:38

Raymond Lin · 23 Jul 2021 at 14:40

I want Almost Famous again but it would be like my 4th copy! Worse than Star Wars.

syke · 23 Jul 2021 at 15:25

Three additions this week - the Omega/Eone on the right;

And a Hamilton;

Kei · 23 Jul 2021 at 15:45

Mysterae_ said:
Please let us know how you get on with it, quite tempted myself .

It's likely going to be a while before I get the chance to properly test it as the weather is not being agreeable for polishing. A few things I've noticed just quickly checking it out. It's actually made in Japan which is unusual. (not that it necessarily makes a difference) In free spin mode is very easy to stall unless at a very high speed setting. (which will chew the battery very quickly) This issue is well covered on the reviews on the PO6000C mains powered version. This may improve with use as it all seems pretty tight currently and probably needs some use to loosen up a bit. Forced rotation mode seems to be great. It's certainly on par with the festool which costs a lot more.

Anyway, the rest of the kit arrived today.
Rupes Uno pure polish kit
Rupes DA fine polish + 5" + 6" foam pads (bought prior to knowing about the trial kits above)
14" Korean Waffle Weave Glass Cloth
Tolco Acid Resistant Trigger Spray Head + bottle
125mm Makita backing pad for the polisher
2x Makita 5Ah LXT batteries
Festool 150mm P40/P60/P180 sandpaper
32mm Sealey spanner for central heating pipework