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SoItWasYouAllAlong t1_j11dakh wrote
Reply to comment by linotype in My mom’s 50 year old magnifier from the CCCP era. The star is a state quality mark of the USSR which works as a certification of quality. by daanikp
How did you manage to misread "claim to any good" as "manufacturing prowess"? The expression "manufacturing prowess" does not appear in the discussion before you mentioned it.
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linotype t1_j11b26a wrote
Reply to comment by SoItWasYouAllAlong in My mom’s 50 year old magnifier from the CCCP era. The star is a state quality mark of the USSR which works as a certification of quality. by daanikp
How did you make the leap from manufacturing prowess to Nobel prizes?
CharlesDeBerry t1_j118pdr wrote
Reply to comment by professor__doom in My mom’s 50 year old magnifier from the CCCP era. The star is a state quality mark of the USSR which works as a certification of quality. by daanikp
I find that in the past this was true, but many products I find today are made very very cheaply, even good quality brands I have bought before are breaking. It feels like we ended up with the same result just with more steps and more waste. So I am thinking maybe there needs to be some oversight in quality of consumer goods again to decrease waste and increase durability.
aemtlol t1_j118krv wrote
Reply to comment by CharlesDeBerry in My mom’s 50 year old magnifier from the CCCP era. The star is a state quality mark of the USSR which works as a certification of quality. by daanikp
Very intriguing. Loved it thanks.
theplushpairing t1_j118b08 wrote
Reply to comment by an_actual_human in My mom’s 50 year old magnifier from the CCCP era. The star is a state quality mark of the USSR which works as a certification of quality. by daanikp
I think it was Steven Pinker’s book Enlightenment Now
CharlesDeBerry t1_j11844n wrote
Reply to comment by an_actual_human in My mom’s 50 year old magnifier from the CCCP era. The star is a state quality mark of the USSR which works as a certification of quality. by daanikp
There is a quick blurb here:
https://comradekiev.com/blog/soviet-logos-the-lost-logos-of-a-socialist-utopia/
I think though I would like to see a bit more in-depth look at it.
I didn't know these were a thing!
rand0m1324 t1_j115fz9 wrote
Reply to comment by mattrussell2319 in Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
Haha yes, despite working on my skills for almost 2 years I still feel like a beginner. Tbh though, even a poor job with a stone tends to be much better than no sharpening so i’d still recommend giving it a try! Imo it’s a must have skill if you want to keep any knife over a long period of time
professor__doom t1_j1134qr wrote
Reply to comment by DiaMat2040 in My mom’s 50 year old magnifier from the CCCP era. The star is a state quality mark of the USSR which works as a certification of quality. by daanikp
General build quality in the USSR was terrible.
Here's an article with a lot of academic sources discussing the overall low quality of Soviet consumer goods: https://nintil.com/the-soviet-union-durable-goods/
If something was for military or government use, it was generally pretty good. Otherwise, you got whatever crap the local factory spat out, because there was no competition.
chasonreddit t1_j1124mg wrote
Reply to Are Dickie's pants durable? by NoSpeekInglish
At the price point there is nothing better.
I had like 3 pair I bought for about $10 each in the 70s, and wore them all through college. I was such a rebel I wouldn't wear blue jeans. They still had a press crease when I graduated.
Cinemaphreak t1_j10xh2m wrote
Reply to My mom’s 50 year old magnifier from the CCCP era. The star is a state quality mark of the USSR which works as a certification of quality. by daanikp
>a state quality mark of the USSR which works as a certification of quality.
But does it denote quality....?. /s
GumbertShpampboltz t1_j10wxng wrote
Reply to My mom’s 50 year old magnifier from the CCCP era. The star is a state quality mark of the USSR which works as a certification of quality. by daanikp
Oh my gosh, I still have one of these. Actually I had two different sizes. Smaller and bigger one
beerandtots t1_j10vngg wrote
Reply to comment by Antonio9photo in [Request] Motorcycle gloves - any type by Antonio9photo
I have the deertour outseams. Palms are nearly unworn.
an_actual_human t1_j10vjd5 wrote
Reply to comment by SoItWasYouAllAlong in My mom’s 50 year old magnifier from the CCCP era. The star is a state quality mark of the USSR which works as a certification of quality. by daanikp
Landau was Jewish.
A very interesting character BTW, a Soviet Feynman of sorts.
an_actual_human t1_j10uzm7 wrote
Reply to comment by theplushpairing in My mom’s 50 year old magnifier from the CCCP era. The star is a state quality mark of the USSR which works as a certification of quality. by daanikp
Got a source for that?
conkzy t1_j10tz50 wrote
Reply to comment by dyork84 in Are Dickie's pants durable? by NoSpeekInglish
Third
richnardone t1_j10rfpe wrote
Callewalle t1_j10r9r6 wrote
Reply to comment by richnardone in I’m looking for a good outdoor work jacket. Temperatures 5-30 degrees F. by fjjsjakkakkwkk
what ones though?
SauerkrautJr t1_j10p8t5 wrote
Reply to comment by thiswilldefend in My mom’s 50 year old magnifier from the CCCP era. The star is a state quality mark of the USSR which works as a certification of quality. by daanikp
But muh soviet quality
idc69idc t1_j10p5j9 wrote
Reply to Recommendation for BIFL chef's knife? by notproudortired
I'm a professional chef, and this is my favorite of the ~30 chef knives I've used. I have "better" carbon steel knives, but this is the trusty, durable go-to. It's sold out and has been for a while, but there are similar knives (240mm, ginsan/ginsanko/silver 3 stainless steel, the handle type doesn't matter).
https://https://www.japaneseknifeimports.com/products/en-240mm-ginsanko-wa-gyuto?_pos=6&_sid=aa332541b&_ss=r/products/en-240mm-ginsanko-wa-gyuto?_pos=6&_sid=aa332541b&_ss=r
Larrea_tridentata t1_j10ntos wrote
Reply to My mom’s 50 year old magnifier from the CCCP era. The star is a state quality mark of the USSR which works as a certification of quality. by daanikp
Buyitforlife, or rather BuyitforState
BananaPeely t1_j10nohw wrote
Reply to comment by Fyvrfg in My mom’s 50 year old magnifier from the CCCP era. The star is a state quality mark of the USSR which works as a certification of quality. by daanikp
The same incentive for planned obsolence drives quality
deathrow3c t1_j10mudn wrote
Reply to [Request] My son needs work boots for masonry school—looking for suggestions. by Tris-Von-Q
There are only two boots that will last in that industry, timberland pro and redwing. Both are very expensive, but worth it considering he will spend 10-14 hours a day wearing them. Tell him to put away $25/month for boots when he's working, generally guys in that and similar industries spend up to $100/month on their work clothes when you factor in good overalls, boots, glasses, gloves, jackets and winter overalls (if you live where it gets cold) and more if they buy their personal fall pro harness.
dUB_W t1_j10lueq wrote
North Face arctic parka. Warm, dry and many pockets.
Quail-a-lot t1_j11djgj wrote
Reply to Dishwasher Soap Alternative from Previous Post by nathanjoco
Use a powder dishwashing detergent. Any of them will do. Cascade and Finish both work the best from what I can find in Canada, but we had to switch to Seventh Gen because those don't play well with our greywater system. For municipal water though, have at er. If you have hard water and no softener I recommend using something like Lemi-Shine too or at least a glug of vinegar.