Recent comments in /f/BuyItForLife
CamelHairy t1_jdvywf6 wrote
Reply to Durable summer casual work shoes? by Apollo144
San Antonio shoes are not cheap, but they will outlast any Sketcher at least 3-4x.
reptomcraddick OP t1_jdvyc8p wrote
Reply to comment by CornDawgy87 in “Quality” products from “Quality” retailers by reptomcraddick
Fair enough, I never buy produce, I’m the worst, I buy an avocado once every three months and the occasional strawberries but that’s it. I usually go to Sprouts for my Yerba Mate energy drinks and things like that.
1ordc t1_jdvy1am wrote
Reply to My first potato peeler (Sparschäler) I got this Sparschäler 10 years ago already used by my grand mother. It is still a mass product and you can buy it for round about 5 USD. But this one is made in West Germany so at least 33 years old and almost daily in use. by Secundus_Scipio
Ha, I have the same one I got from my mum.
CornDawgy87 t1_jdvxrxe wrote
Reply to comment by reptomcraddick in “Quality” products from “Quality” retailers by reptomcraddick
Some of it definitely. We don't have HEB where I am so I try to go to sprouts when I can and then ralphs (kroger) for the rest. Sprouts supposedly gets their produce more locally so it's usually as fresh as possible
a_pair_of_socks t1_jdvxoym wrote
Reply to comment by Halftrack_El_Camino in My 25 year old Rivendell Atlantis with home made bags. A perfect bicycle. by Dirtdancefire
This may be semantics but I’d say only bike frames can be BIFL. Basically every other component needs to be replaced with use
reptomcraddick OP t1_jdvxiky wrote
Reply to comment by CornDawgy87 in “Quality” products from “Quality” retailers by reptomcraddick
I feel like Sprouts is so expensive for no good reason though, I’m an instacart shopper so I shop there a lot and then I’ll go to H‑E‑B and see the exact same product for half the price. I definitely do go there for some items I can’t get anywhere else though.
Krazy_Kitchen t1_jdvwv3p wrote
Reply to comment by Secundus_Scipio in My first potato peeler (Sparschäler) I got this Sparschäler 10 years ago already used by my grand mother. It is still a mass product and you can buy it for round about 5 USD. But this one is made in West Germany so at least 33 years old and almost daily in use. by Secundus_Scipio
Ok, yes that makes sense. I was looking at it trying to work out if it would actually open a can. Thanks.
Secundus_Scipio OP t1_jdvwp5x wrote
Reply to comment by Krazy_Kitchen in My first potato peeler (Sparschäler) I got this Sparschäler 10 years ago already used by my grand mother. It is still a mass product and you can buy it for round about 5 USD. But this one is made in West Germany so at least 33 years old and almost daily in use. by Secundus_Scipio
I never used it in that case. For this I have a different ancient tool.
I use the short blade to remove bad spots on potatoes and apples.
couldbeyouornot t1_jdvwfl0 wrote
thermarest makes really great sleeping pads.
my mom still has her aerobed, and while it's more cumbersome, it's more of a traditional mattress. you have to fill it every day. it's easy to let the air out. comes with an integrated electric pump.
the benefit of thermarest over an air mattress or something else is it actually keeps your back nice and flat, while providing cushion. other stuff isn't so great for your spine.
FishayyMtg t1_jdvw9td wrote
Reply to comment by Secundus_Scipio in My first potato peeler (Sparschäler) I got this Sparschäler 10 years ago already used by my grand mother. It is still a mass product and you can buy it for round about 5 USD. But this one is made in West Germany so at least 33 years old and almost daily in use. by Secundus_Scipio
ich auch da stell ich mich an wie der erste mensch
Secundus_Scipio OP t1_jdvw8t5 wrote
Reply to comment by WalrusSwarm in My first potato peeler (Sparschäler) I got this Sparschäler 10 years ago already used by my grand mother. It is still a mass product and you can buy it for round about 5 USD. But this one is made in West Germany so at least 33 years old and almost daily in use. by Secundus_Scipio
At least the blade is stainless stell. I absolutely prefer that kind of shape for peelers.
Metallkiller t1_jdvw5iq wrote
Reply to My first potato peeler (Sparschäler) I got this Sparschäler 10 years ago already used by my grand mother. It is still a mass product and you can buy it for round about 5 USD. But this one is made in West Germany so at least 33 years old and almost daily in use. by Secundus_Scipio
Sparschäler für den Sieg
CornDawgy87 t1_jdvw3qr wrote
Sprouts grocery store, i trust just about anything in there to be a healthier alternative. Another vote for Costco too. Online retailer - bespoke post. Probably throw REI in the mix too.
Krazy_Kitchen t1_jdvw3q4 wrote
Reply to My first potato peeler (Sparschäler) I got this Sparschäler 10 years ago already used by my grand mother. It is still a mass product and you can buy it for round about 5 USD. But this one is made in West Germany so at least 33 years old and almost daily in use. by Secundus_Scipio
Is that short spike/blade on the left side for use as a can opener?
Secundus_Scipio OP t1_jdvvzh4 wrote
Reply to comment by FishayyMtg in My first potato peeler (Sparschäler) I got this Sparschäler 10 years ago already used by my grand mother. It is still a mass product and you can buy it for round about 5 USD. But this one is made in West Germany so at least 33 years old and almost daily in use. by Secundus_Scipio
Komme mit den anderen Dingern nicht zurecht.
Secundus_Scipio OP t1_jdvvx0p wrote
Reply to comment by halterwalther in My first potato peeler (Sparschäler) I got this Sparschäler 10 years ago already used by my grand mother. It is still a mass product and you can buy it for round about 5 USD. But this one is made in West Germany so at least 33 years old and almost daily in use. by Secundus_Scipio
I don‘t know why, but for me its still relatively sharp. My roommates during university had new ones and there was no big difference. At least not that big that I thought about a replacement.
jillbillpill t1_jdvvhb7 wrote
Reply to comment by clamo5 in Longest lasting item in your life by SamuelsSteel
Yes! Their stuff and my kitchenaid mixer are the most “Buy It For Life” things I own!
couldbeyouornot t1_jdvuvew wrote
honestly just a slightly damp lint-free cloth is fine.
there's really no substitute for having something refinished if it's damaged. you can address stain and sheen at that time.
cptjeff t1_jdvuq3o wrote
Reply to comment by Halftrack_El_Camino in My 25 year old Rivendell Atlantis with home made bags. A perfect bicycle. by Dirtdancefire
Aluminum fatigues with every stress cycle, getting more brittle until it just snaps. Steel is much more ductile, meaning as long as its max strain loads aren't exceeded that repeated stress won't fatigue the metal at all. You can drive aluminum for a long time, sure, but eventually it will just snap. Steel won't ever just snap from cyclical loading.
clamo5 t1_jdvukbg wrote
Reply to comment by jillbillpill in Longest lasting item in your life by SamuelsSteel
I love Briggs and Reilly. I’ve had the same briefcase since 2005. It looks almost brand new. Certainly, doesn’t look like it’s been all over the world and used daily for 18 years. I’ve since switched all my luggage to Riggs and Reilly. Not only is the product stellar but the warranty and customer service are great. I’ve only had to use the warranty once for a manufacturer defect (missing screw). Prior to that I had Travel Pro aircrew luggage. It was also really good but not quite the same. In between, I bought regular tourist quality stuff and it sucked. Saving money upfront is always the best way to actually save money.
rkt88edmo t1_jdvu8gc wrote
Reply to comment by Dirtdancefire in My 25 year old Rivendell Atlantis with home made bags. A perfect bicycle. by Dirtdancefire
Hahaha spot on there is so much Grant gets right and so much I will just never understand.
cptjeff t1_jdvu7og wrote
Reply to comment by Halftrack_El_Camino in My 25 year old Rivendell Atlantis with home made bags. A perfect bicycle. by Dirtdancefire
No, carbon frames and aluminum frames wear out with use and eventually break. Steel doesn't. You have to make sure to keep it painted so that surface rust doesn't go through the frame, but in terms of long term durability no other bike is close. I mean, I'm riding my mother's old college bike from the 70s several times a week, and it's still in perfect shape. Try that shit with carbon.
rkt88edmo t1_jdvtuj4 wrote
Would love to see more detail on the trunk bag, or what is itodelled after? Beautiful ride and the bags are amazeballs. How much gear or clothing do you regularly sew?
Fat_Head_Carl t1_jdvtjq8 wrote
Reply to comment by Stateowned in My first potato peeler (Sparschäler) I got this Sparschäler 10 years ago already used by my grand mother. It is still a mass product and you can buy it for round about 5 USD. But this one is made in West Germany so at least 33 years old and almost daily in use. by Secundus_Scipio
> but the blade part 1 one whole fixed piece.
In this video dude shows how it can be "adjusted" so it has a bigger gap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=026hpz0rMDA&ab_channel=SnackamEckMensing
assholier_than_thou t1_jdvzils wrote
Reply to comment by ATS606 in My first potato peeler (Sparschäler) I got this Sparschäler 10 years ago already used by my grand mother. It is still a mass product and you can buy it for round about 5 USD. But this one is made in West Germany so at least 33 years old and almost daily in use. by Secundus_Scipio
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