This one is actually worth posting! The ones from the 80s are not. Looks awesome.

There is no metric for better, so your question raises more questions.

Speed Queens are BIFL. The TC5 top loader cleans better than their other top loaders.

Maytag 575 and the associated dryer are BIFL.

Bold statement: a dryer is a dryer with them being simplistic and this is one item you can "cheap out" on, if your OCD allows you to have an unmatched set.

Knock on wood, front loaders clean better than top loaders...people debate this though. I was proved wrong on this issue once by someone nice here. And if clean is a goal, research detergents....the king, to my knowledge, is Persil which is what we use.

Their "Klhip Classic Clipper Set" is good, I know because it's actually KAI clippers which I have. Like most KAI things, basic and great. Though KAI charges a few dollars each...

This post should go to r/productfails

Are you lost?

I have standard cvs 3-5 dollar nail clippers that are 10 years old with no deterioration on them. I would never spend this kind of money on a nail clipper because I like to have several.

I carry one in my standard roll on-suitcase, one in my car, one in my plane, and one in my bathroom drawer.

Oh, no. Sorry, by 'dispose' I meant possibly decommission. As I see it is quite valuable to you. I have heard many stories and lore of such traditions whereby a grandma passes down their deluxe pizza maker. As for the comment about the smell, its something that should be preserved if you will. Much like the smell of a book in its prime =)

Just so you know, hardware support in Linux is not BIFL anymore. The upstream kernel and distribution maintainers are not packaging releases for some older hardware anymore.

This is particularly the case with hardware drivers and the more commercial releases of Linux like RHEL and Ubuntu not shipping support for very old, out of support hardware devices for their certified partners.

We are also starting to see community distributions looks at the oldest hardware they wish to support. Many distributions are now looking at deprecating support for all hardware older than the Intel Core series of processors, in order to improve performance of the kernel.

Front Loader all the way.

Key points -

• leave the door on them open when they are not in use/after washing
• Don't leave wet laundry in them for more than half a day
• They use less water and get your clothes dryer
• they require less detergent per load
• Don't use fabric softener in them, vinegar in the prewash works just as well
• easier to load and unload
• stackable to save floor space

in this thread alone you have mentioned your expensive af nail clippers, your expensive af vacuum, and your expensive af hairbrush (??). this sub isnt a validation for your spending habits. expensive does not always equal better.

I see... Thank you very much for sharing your experience!

I'm not sure what model you bought but I'm guessing it was more simple than what most people get when they're looking for an alarm clock on Amazon. A few years ago, we were bought alarm clocks for our kids and the average cost was $30-$40. They justify the cost with stuff like dimmable / adjustable color temperature LEDs, bluetooth connectivity, etc.

We bought two different brands/models and both were powered by USB-C cables. Despite that fact that both my kids are pretty gentle with electronics and, as you mentioned, these products mostly just sit on a nightstand, they both started shorting out at the power port within 18 months.

So maybe yours will last a long time, but I learned first-hand that even low-touch, stationary electronics will suffer from poor material and poor build quality.

Yes with the tecumesh engine

I haven’t sent them back for sharpening - they do tend to lose their sharpness after a while. The Klhip stays sharp always. Again, the pin is the issue but mine is first generation - I am not sure how the newer models perform or if they have the same issue.

Yeah the AR8 is their top of the line model (besides the razorback). In comparison to the Solovairs, the AR8 is basically twice as thick - it is a fully leather lined boot, two layers of leather everywhere... Besides that, it has a third reinforcement leather layer around the heel, and an extra leather heel counter cover inside.

And stitchdown construction. This (and the fact that it's fully lined) means these boots are quite water resistant, and can be resoled multiple times.

They have the whole production process filmed here. You can see exactly how much work goes into making a pair.

Tbh from a functional perspective, I can't think of one thing that would be better with the Docs/Solovair style. The soles are much more durable on the jim greens, they use a proper steel shank, lots of space inside for insoles double lined... Solovairs are goodyear welted which isn't necessarily better or worse than stitchdown (the most expensive boots in the world like Whites or Nicks are usually stitchdown). Maybe the goodyear welt makes you a bit more isolated from the ground (more material between the outsole and insole), but they're less water resistant (stitchdown is very resistant, like a storm-welt). And if you use thick insoles, the jim greens are probably warmer.

Here's a cool resoling video. It's for the rezorback boots, but tbh while the upper part has a different design, the resoling process is entirely the same for all of their boots - they're all stitchdown construction...

Really? Because I've heard that they sharpen your tools for free forever and if they can't sharpen them, they send you a coupon to buy a new one

Stamped steel?

Forged is much better.

Have had tweezerman clippers - not BIFL for me.

Funny you mentioned it, I actually do have a Mason Pearson brush but if I lost it wouldn’t bother to replace it.

I have to say I did balk at the price initially too, but then I started using it and I would absolutely repurchase it if I lost it. I keep my nails very short so it’s really quite nice not having to file nails or getting hangnail with the Klhip.

As always ymmv but I love mine.

I have a cheap pair that's lasted 24 years or so.

Prior to getting these I was having to change my clippers every two years or so - they got dull easily and hangnail was an issue after a while, since I keep my nails as short as possible due to longer nail beds.

Whether the price is justified or not is really up to the individual that purchases it. For me I like things that are beautiful and functional, and I feel that this is BIFL since I’ve had it a decade and was very surprised that they honoured their warranty.

I’ve had a dyson vacuum that was less than a year old with the felt coming loose under the roller head - not covered under their warranty.

I think it’s quite remarkable when companies stand by their products, which is why I made a post.

I didn’t claim it was cheap. I’m just saying after owning maybe 15 pairs of nail clippers over my life I’ve never had to buy another one.

Fwiw, I think they also had a price increase. When I purchased it, it cost around $50 iirc.

How does this compare to this Tweezerman's? I've always seen people recommend Tweezerman here on BIFL

This is kinda like having the same hair brush for life. Like, we get it and props for trying to cut down on trash but hygiene stuff I’m alright with tossing out eventually.

I've researched Jim Green shoes like you told me, and the AR8 seems pretty good. How long can it last, given proper upkeep ? Can it be resoled ?

As for Redwings...they're sadly out of my budget :/