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Lt_muckety_muck t1_jea8ozj wrote

Reply to comment by thatguyned in Stainless steel Gator french press by flames_32

There might be a way to do it, but tbh it sounds messy. You'd have to fully encase the sandwich or you'll have grounds falling out into the coffee. So you'll need a lip on the bottom filter to act as a vertical wall. Then you'll need a rubber gasket to get a tight seal on the bottom so grounds don't go around the edges and later get in your mug when you pour. The whole apparatus will undoubtedly be dripping as you take it out, so it needs to be done over the sink or trashcan.

At that point, might as well get a thermos.

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AGuyNamedWes t1_jea8c0b wrote

Reply to comment by Dazzling-Thanks-9707 in Parker Jotter purchased when I started working 35 years ago by GoodGuyGlocker

When looking into quality / quality of life items, personal preference becomes more important and way more options open up. I have a Parker Jotter, and I get the appeal but I have pretty big hands and it’s uncomfortable for using for more than signatures for me. I got into fountain pens last year and am falling down the rabbit hole, but they’re awesome. They’re often considered more friendly for people with some disabilities as they require much less pressure to write with, they’re designed to write under their own weight so you don’t have to press down to get ink on the page, which leads to less hand strain and cramping for longer writing like journaling. Neil Gaiman is noted for handwriting novels with fountain pens, even. There are all kinds of materials, pen body shapes and sizes, etc. so it is possible to get something that fits you just right. /r/fountainpens has lots of info/resources, but if you have any specific questions about beginner pens, general information, etc. feel free to shoot me a DM, I’d be happy to help!

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frisky_husky t1_jea7r3o wrote

Reply to Longest lasting item in your life by SamuelsSteel

My violin! Musical instruments are sort of cheating, but I have a violin from 1895 (young by some standards) that has outlived many owners. Got it for a relative steal because nobody (including several dealers) could decipher the maker's signature, so it had to be sold as unattributed, but we know when it was made (1895) and where (New York). It's not my primary instrument, as tone preferences has changed and it's a bit soft, but it's an excellent violin and great for practicing, and for Irish music.

A well-kept violin can live indefinitely, but they need to be played. I actually tested one from the 17th century, but it needed pretty extensive repairs, which probably would've tripled the cost. A violin will not survive as a decoration piece, which is why even instruments kept by institutional collectors and museums are usually loaned out to professionals. Many of the most coveted concert instruments are 300+ years old and still being used everyday. Interestingly, the Guarneri, Stradivari, and Guadagnini violins that became the standard weren't really prized to the extent they are today until the Romantic era, because they were too loud for chamber performance. With larger orchestras and concert halls, it became necessary to have a solo instrument that could hold its own against an orchestra without amplification.

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SirBinks t1_jea5803 wrote

Reply to Robust kitchen stand mixer by Riccma02

I don't know about Cuisinart, but I know the first change to a plastic gear in KitchenAids was intentional to make it more durable.

They added it as a sacrificial part in case you jammed the mechanism. Without it, the motor would burn itself out, or multiple other parts could break; basically the whole machine was junk.

With the sacrificial gear, catastrophic failure could be fixed with a cheap, easily serviceable part.

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jeffreywilfong t1_jea3iqu wrote

Reply to I need recommendations for shoes by pinkjingle

Please ask your employer if they supply or will reimburse for safety (steel/composite) toe shoes. If you're lifting heavy things regularly, you should be protected. There are tons of boots and shoes, so I'm sure you'll be able to find something comfortable.

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Materva t1_jea21ws wrote

Reply to I need recommendations for shoes by pinkjingle

I have two pair of shoes right now, a pair of Brooks and a pair of Nike Vapormax Plus. The brooks are really nice and what I use mostly, but my Nike's are unreal. It's like walking on a cloud. Highly recommend the Nike's if you can afford them.

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