The stupid questions thread.

[ausdb]

Costco used to have the blue towels that you see on all the US YouTube vids of people doing bike service. Looks like it's out of stock now.

Scott Shop Multi Purpose Towels 10 Pack | Costco Australia

Description These Scott Shop multi-purpose towels contain 55 towel sheets per roll and have a dimension of 279 x 264 mm. They're designed to clean up grease, liquids, oils, and spills in automotive repair shops and garages.

www.costco.com.au

 

[Dales Cannon]

I have to be honest, that KC stuff is the best I have used. Had the dispenser set up next to the lathe and mill. Very convenient. I might have had a cheaper source of supply when I was working for a living. Thus I haven't refilled the dispenser.

 

[dirtdad]

I have to be honest, that KC stuff is the best I have used.

Ordered the blue stuff 20 mins ago.

Stupid question was stupid. Of course I’ll prefer the blue ones when they remind me of my childhood garage shenanigans every time I see/use them.

 

[Dales Cannon]

The blurb says blue pack is biggerer.

WYPALL® X50 Small Blue Roll Wipers (4194), Small Blue Roll Wipes, 4 Rolls / Case, 70m / Roll (280m)

From wiping up grime, oil and grease to soaking up food prep spills, having the right wipe on hand is crucial to your operation. A clean, absorbent and durable alternative to paper towels, rags and shop towels, WYPALL® offers a wide range of task-specific wipes and cloths designed to meet your...

www.kcprofessional.com.au

Kimberly Clark WyPall X50 White Small Wiper (4198)

Kaplan Distributors is your one-stop destination for Cleaning Products in Australia. High-Quality Washroom Supplies & Bathroom Cleaning Products. Shop Now!

kaplandistributors.com.au

Blue says 49cm x 70 metres
White says Size: 24.5cm x 70m

I doubt this though. The dispenser is 25cm width. The blue though does say food safe while the white doesn't.

 

[Dales Cannon]

Ordered the blue stuff 20 mins ago.

Stupid question was stupid. Of course I’ll prefer the blue ones when they remind me of my childhood garage shenanigans every time I see/use them.

Report back... I need to get some. Rags are a bit shit. I had about 15 tonnes of industrial kimbies too but they have fallen apart and the thirty or so that somehow fell in the mulcher are not to be discussed.

 

[andrew9]

Rag on a Roll?

I was going to say that I used to use the quilted blue stuff at an old workplace, we called them "Roar wipes". I just figured out where that name came from after almost 20 years

 

[pink poodle]

Costco used to have the blue towels that you see on all the US YouTube vids of people doing bike service. Looks like it's out of stock now.

Scott Shop Multi Purpose Towels 10 Pack | Costco Australia

Description These Scott Shop multi-purpose towels contain 55 towel sheets per roll and have a dimension of 279 x 264 mm. They're designed to clean up grease, liquids, oils, and spills in automotive repair shops and garages.

www.costco.com.au

Don't worry champ, dry your eyes...

In response to the question, I either use old socks and jocks or these mighty good cloths.

But I try to avoid single use items where possible.

 

[dirtdad]

In response to the question, I either use old socks and jocks or these mighty good cloths.
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But I try to avoid single use items where possible

Yeah I’ve got one or two microfibres and a bag of old tees and stuff too. Agree on limiting single use stuff.

But if I’m wiping dirty old grease off something I tend to want to toss it afterwards. Slightly greasy cloths you can wash, sure. But I feel weird washing a box of dirty oily rags in the same machine I put my shirts and pants in.

I also want a rag I know is spotless when I’m cleaning brake rotors or windows.

 

[pink poodle]

Yeah I’ve got one or two microfibres and a bag of old tees and stuff too. Agree on limiting single use stuff.

But if I’m wiping dirty old grease off something I tend to want to toss it afterwards. Slightly greasy cloths you can wash, sure. But I feel weird washing a box of dirty oily rags in the same machine I put my shirts and pants in.

I also want a rag I know is spotless when I’m cleaning brake rotors or windows.

That what the socks that can handle another load get used for...I used one tonight when I ot home from work to wipe down my grimy seat post.

 

[ozzybmx]

Yeah I’ve got one or two microfibres and a bag of old tees and stuff too. Agree on limiting single use stuff.

But if I’m wiping dirty old grease off something I tend to want to toss it afterwards.

I went from blue cloth and chux to paper towel, you'd be surprised how much the wipe and throw action is not needed.

 

[Dales Cannon]

I went from blue cloth and chux to paper towel, you'd be surprised how much the wipe and throw action is not needed.

I have so many questions. Please don't elaborate.

 

[pink poodle]

I have so many questions. Please don't elaborate.

A picture tells a thousand words.

 

[steve jobs' pancreas]

 

[steve jobs' pancreas]

and

 

[steve jobs' pancreas]

alas I am not aware of a Dankmus song on this topic

 

[pink poodle]

No worries @steve jobs' pancreas we can just pivot...

 

[pink poodle]

Passports!

My passport is due to expire in December 2023. The government want me to have at least 6 months validity for overseas travel. I plan to visit New Zealand in August. Do I really need to renew my passport before that trip? Or should I be fine to travel with about 3 months of validity?


yes this is mostly about squeezing as much life span put of the current passport as possible before buying a new one.

 

[Mr Crudley]

Passports!

My passport is due to expire in December 2023. The government want me to have at least 6 months validity for overseas travel. I plan to visit New Zealand in August. Do I really need to renew my passport before that trip? Or should I be fine to travel with about 3 months of validity?


yes this is mostly about squeezing as much life span put of the current passport as possible before buying a new one.

Check with the NZ customer folks if they will let you grace their shore but I would recommend getting the new passport now. I had a transit flight back via Singapore once and less than 6 months on my passport. I wasn't allowed to land there so had to fork out for another direct ticket.

Be smart, don't be like @Mr Crudley

 

[pink poodle]

Check with the NZ customer folks if they will let you grace their shore but I would recommend getting the new passport now. I had a transit flight back via Singapore once and less than 6 months on my passport. I wasn't allowed to land there so had to fork out for another direct ticket.

Be smart, don't be like @Mr Crudley

Talk about inconvenient. I could just tell them I want to emigrate...

 

[Mr Crudley]

Talk about inconvenient. I could just tell them I want to emigrate...

I, for one, would approve of this choice move.