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PoetLocksmith t1_jb0x06t wrote
Reply to comment by vacuous_comment in I see your 40 year dream machines and give you this...My 1954 Motorola Clock Radio. IT STILL WORKS! by BingBongDingDong17
How old are you?
Decimator714 t1_jb0vy6w wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in My dad rescued this school chair from a skip in the 70s. They were throwing them all out and replacing them with soulless plastic ones by 5552020
Because plastic sucks and it's going to be the next lead.
Not only that, but most dislike new technology due to intentionally inhibiting repair in it's design. Arguably they aren't intentionally sabotaging repair, but instead they are not thinking about repair as a priority as they used to in the past.
jay_mald t1_jb0vmfl wrote
milesbeats t1_jb0viih wrote
Reply to comment by arcticrobot in I bought this Wahl Hair Cutting Kit 15 years ago in 2008 for $20 or so. Works like new and never done me wrong. It must've saved me hundreds, especially working overtime during the pandemic. by Mad_Juju
Hey you can get replacement blades for them ..
Ottomachinen t1_jb0v1jl wrote
Reply to comment by xBluJackets in can't be a $60 chainsaw. spent $ 150 on maintenance and the thing works like a dream by mimic751
For the price, the MS170/MS171.
For the ability to hold it with just one hand, the MS193T.
Both are 30cc and will do well for light duty work.
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954kevin t1_jb0uoru wrote
Reply to I bought this Wahl Hair Cutting Kit 15 years ago in 2008 for $20 or so. Works like new and never done me wrong. It must've saved me hundreds, especially working overtime during the pandemic. by Mad_Juju
I'm impressed with how clean your box is. Mine looks like its way overdue for its own haircut!
MonalisaMakeupMomma t1_jb0t4hn wrote
Reply to Looking for a pair of every day tennis shoes that don’t wear out within 3-6 months by leavin_marks
Columbia. I've had mine for 3 years now. They are trail shoes but they've taken an absolute beating
akohhh t1_jb0sbat wrote
Reply to Looking for a pair of every day tennis shoes that don’t wear out within 3-6 months by leavin_marks
Buy two pairs of shoes and rotate them, if you can afford to. Should get more life out of them because they have a chance to air out and recover in between wears. Eg, you might get a year out of the 2 rotating pairs, instead of needing 3 pairs for 4 months each.
FanHassock t1_jb0revd wrote
Reply to I bought this Wahl Hair Cutting Kit 15 years ago in 2008 for $20 or so. Works like new and never done me wrong. It must've saved me hundreds, especially working overtime during the pandemic. by Mad_Juju
Given the slightest care and occasional oiling, these things do indeed last forever.
Maplesyrup57 t1_jb0qbr0 wrote
Reply to Looking for a pair of every day tennis shoes that don’t wear out within 3-6 months by leavin_marks
Lems trailhead. Awesome. You can feel how well they are built immediately. Wide toe box, be sure to get the ones that are actual suede, and I would suggest getting the optional cork insoles. Been my daily wear for months now.
CysticBacne t1_jb0pmfm wrote
Reply to Looking for a pair of every day tennis shoes that don’t wear out within 3-6 months by leavin_marks
I used to sell shoes back in the day. A lot of what you're describing, particularly the insoles and liners tearing, sounds like improper fit. If it's too loose around certain parts of your foot, you step down, the shoe stops moving, but your foot slides a tiny bit. This drastically increases wear. Might not hurt to go down half a size/tighten your laces a bit more.
kuddlesworth9419 t1_jb0pfud wrote
Reply to comment by EveInGardenia in My dad rescued this school chair from a skip in the 70s. They were throwing them all out and replacing them with soulless plastic ones by 5552020
They go on the back of a lorry that can lift them up and drive them away. They are pretty handy for getting rid of rubble and stuff like that. As for why someone downvoted you, well some people are just ass holes.
5552020 OP t1_jb0p6v2 wrote
Reply to comment by EveInGardenia in My dad rescued this school chair from a skip in the 70s. They were throwing them all out and replacing them with soulless plastic ones by 5552020
Ok. Lets say you are having the builders in to demolish your old patio and build a new one. They will usually hire a skip and throw all the remains of the old patio in there, hire another guy with a big truck with a crane to haul it away. This doesn’t happen on your side of the pond?
EveInGardenia t1_jb0otgq wrote
Reply to comment by 5552020 in My dad rescued this school chair from a skip in the 70s. They were throwing them all out and replacing them with soulless plastic ones by 5552020
Yeah I guess they’re like a dumpster! Pretty much the same thing just a different shape and name! Wonder if it has to do with the trash truck style? (I’m way too invested in learning about this trash receptacle haha)
EveInGardenia t1_jb0omqx wrote
Reply to comment by kuddlesworth9419 in My dad rescued this school chair from a skip in the 70s. They were throwing them all out and replacing them with soulless plastic ones by 5552020
I’ve never seen one like this, close shape to like a construction dumpster or like a business dumpster here! Love learning things that are a little different than where I’m from. Confused on the downvotes 🤷🏻♀️
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Reply to comment by chairoinu in My dad rescued this school chair from a skip in the 70s. They were throwing them all out and replacing them with soulless plastic ones by 5552020
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nhgeek2004 t1_jb0k9fr wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in My dad rescued this school chair from a skip in the 70s. They were throwing them all out and replacing them with soulless plastic ones by 5552020
I have a dining set with nice wooden chairs (no cushions). They are very comfortable. It is possible, but probably not on a school budget.
leavin_marks OP t1_jb0jd80 wrote
Reply to comment by Gator_Tail in Looking for a pair of every day tennis shoes that don’t wear out within 3-6 months by leavin_marks
I can’t believe I didn’t think of them. My wife has a hair of nobull trainers, and I really like their design. Might have to try them.
IGotSkills t1_jb0j7ve wrote
Only goes up to 64gb ram :(
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chairoinu t1_jb0hnog wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in My dad rescued this school chair from a skip in the 70s. They were throwing them all out and replacing them with soulless plastic ones by 5552020
Yeah as a teacher with 2 of those in my classroom, can confirm no one wants to sit in that chair
_Mechaloth_ t1_jb0bx7w wrote
Reply to comment by OceanDriveWave in My dad rescued this school chair from a skip in the 70s. They were throwing them all out and replacing them with soulless plastic ones by 5552020
“Alright class, quietly work on your math questions.”
Little shit starts purposely creaking their chair.
Another joins in, then the next.
Cacophonous creaking.
Vvette45 t1_jb0xv9y wrote
Reply to I bought this Wahl Hair Cutting Kit 15 years ago in 2008 for $20 or so. Works like new and never done me wrong. It must've saved me hundreds, especially working overtime during the pandemic. by Mad_Juju
Whatever you do, keep that forever. Do NOT buy the new ones, I'm on my third one in 4 years. They have gotten worse. My old one lasted me 15 years