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chapstickaddict t1_j01xeg9 wrote
Reply to comment by PaleontologistUpbeat in Guess which can opener still works? L to R- 30 + years old, 3 years old, 6 months old … planned obsolescence or crappy design (of course they increase in price tag from L-R) by Torvabrocoli
I’ve had one for almost 20 years and it’s not disgusting. If you wash it regularly it won’t get gross.
herlostsouls t1_j01xbd7 wrote
Reply to comment by onapermo420 in Guess which can opener still works? L to R- 30 + years old, 3 years old, 6 months old … planned obsolescence or crappy design (of course they increase in price tag from L-R) by Torvabrocoli
sadly, the one on the left tends to become unuseable for 50%+ of people because after 50 years old, your hand grip strength slides downwards. You just can't use that opener anymore past that age.
PaleontologistUpbeat t1_j01vm3d wrote
Reply to comment by chapstickaddict in Guess which can opener still works? L to R- 30 + years old, 3 years old, 6 months old … planned obsolescence or crappy design (of course they increase in price tag from L-R) by Torvabrocoli
Soft grip/touch anything isn't BIFL imo. Well maybe they retain their function, but they become disgusting in no time, if used regularly.
OutlanderMom t1_j01urkd wrote
Reply to Guess which can opener still works? L to R- 30 + years old, 3 years old, 6 months old … planned obsolescence or crappy design (of course they increase in price tag from L-R) by Torvabrocoli
I’ve got two Swing-A-Ways that are still going strong after 30 years. The company was sold some years ago and of course quality nosedived. But there are vintage ones on eBay.
onapermo420 t1_j01r5po wrote
Reply to comment by crummydelacrumb in Guess which can opener still works? L to R- 30 + years old, 3 years old, 6 months old … planned obsolescence or crappy design (of course they increase in price tag from L-R) by Torvabrocoli
Aye don't keep it in the sink would be my tip.
Snowedin-69 t1_j01qjab wrote
Reply to comment by Saintsfan019 in Best hiking socks in Europe by PersonalDevKit
Agree, I submitted photos of 2 pairs of icebreaker socks with holes a few weeks ago and they emailed me a gift card worth enough to purchase 3 identical replacement pairs!
GreatestSilence t1_j01qavq wrote
Reply to comment by MacabrePhantom in Are Old Waring Blenders Strong? by MacabrePhantom
More info on where Vitamix is made: https://www.blendguide.com/blog/where-are-vitamix-machines-made
GreatestSilence t1_j01q19b wrote
Reply to comment by MacabrePhantom in Are Old Waring Blenders Strong? by MacabrePhantom
Vitamix HQ is in Cleveland, OH. I don’t know where the parts are sourced/made. Their website says their products are engineered and assembled in the USA. But their customer service is US based and has been fantastic in the few times I’ve needed to use it.
They are expensive up front, but should last a long time as long as you take care of it.
The only other high-speed blender that is usually mentioned with Vitamix is Blendtec, but I don’t know as much about that company.
AussieBeerCan t1_j01p7q3 wrote
Reply to Guess which can opener still works? L to R- 30 + years old, 3 years old, 6 months old … planned obsolescence or crappy design (of course they increase in price tag from L-R) by Torvabrocoli
EZ Duz it makes a wonderful opener that’s not too pricey and works well. I’ve had mine for 5 years and it still works like the day I bought it
Sufficient-Weird t1_j01p2aj wrote
Reply to Looking for Collapsible Wagon by Starkzy7
FYI you can buy (or make) liners for these wagons that will help protect the interior. Also look for the highest-quality wheels that you can find!
MacabrePhantom OP t1_j01og6a wrote
Reply to comment by GreatestSilence in Are Old Waring Blenders Strong? by MacabrePhantom
that makes sense. do you have any recommendations for Made in USA quality blenders that can handle frozen fruit? Or make almond butter?
MacabrePhantom OP t1_j01odf6 wrote
Reply to comment by Spickernell in Are Old Waring Blenders Strong? by MacabrePhantom
can it handle frozen fruit?
MacabrePhantom OP t1_j01o8a0 wrote
Reply to comment by javaavril in Are Old Waring Blenders Strong? by MacabrePhantom
Can it handle frozen fruit?
chapstickaddict t1_j01n828 wrote
Reply to comment by loterbol in Guess which can opener still works? L to R- 30 + years old, 3 years old, 6 months old … planned obsolescence or crappy design (of course they increase in price tag from L-R) by Torvabrocoli
Both their Soft Grip Can Opener and Good Grip Smooth Edge Can Opener models are great. I’ve had a soft grip standard model for nearly 20 years with no issues.
loterbol t1_j01m4pt wrote
Torvabrocoli OP t1_j01i3rv wrote
Reply to comment by crummydelacrumb in Guess which can opener still works? L to R- 30 + years old, 3 years old, 6 months old … planned obsolescence or crappy design (of course they increase in price tag from L-R) by Torvabrocoli
Yes! It takes a bit more elbow grease, but I’d rather put in a little extra effort to have something that actually works as intended lol
JLanTheMan t1_j01h6y4 wrote
Reply to Guess which can opener still works? L to R- 30 + years old, 3 years old, 6 months old … planned obsolescence or crappy design (of course they increase in price tag from L-R) by Torvabrocoli
I don't think I've had a new can opener that has lasted more than 2 years. I open a can probably five times a month on average. The older and uglier it is, the better it'll work.
Last_Patrol_ t1_j01fpyv wrote
Reply to Guess which can opener still works? L to R- 30 + years old, 3 years old, 6 months old … planned obsolescence or crappy design (of course they increase in price tag from L-R) by Torvabrocoli
Look at where and when it was made is all you need to know really. Made cheaper for more profit.
Avery_Thorn t1_j01fed1 wrote
Reply to comment by Exquisiteoaf in Guess which can opener still works? L to R- 30 + years old, 3 years old, 6 months old … planned obsolescence or crappy design (of course they increase in price tag from L-R) by Torvabrocoli
I have an old Swingline opener that is probably a decade or two old. Works perfectly.
I bought a second one last year for my RV, and it failed within months. It just refuses to grab the can seam to move the blade forward. I can’t even figure out how it’s wrong.
Exquisiteoaf t1_j01essk wrote
Reply to Guess which can opener still works? L to R- 30 + years old, 3 years old, 6 months old … planned obsolescence or crappy design (of course they increase in price tag from L-R) by Torvabrocoli
The classic Swing-Away brand can opener always works. They still make it, but in China now. I’ve got an old US made one. It has to be like 30 years old. Also, if you’re ambitious, US military P38 and P51 openers (those little stamped steel fold-out ones)- they never die. Just a lot more work to open your can.
crummydelacrumb t1_j01bczy wrote
Reply to Guess which can opener still works? L to R- 30 + years old, 3 years old, 6 months old … planned obsolescence or crappy design (of course they increase in price tag from L-R) by Torvabrocoli
I went and bought a nice brand-name can opener, thinking it'll be worth the extra money. It worked so beautifully the first few times but now it's been several months and it's so rusty. Meanwhile, my mom's old one from 20+ years ago (like the one on the left in your photo) works like a charm, even if it's a little uncomfortable to grip.
Puppywanton OP t1_j01az1k wrote
Reply to comment by the_wrath_of_Khan in Klhip nail clipper - over a decade old, repaired twice by Klhip by Puppywanton
I’m really not sure, it has a front lever instead of back like the usual. When I had problems it was with the lever no longer having resistance. Nothing actually broke, no pieces came loose, so I’m guessing it might be a pin somewhere.
jljboucher t1_j01xm6n wrote
Reply to Guess which can opener still works? L to R- 30 + years old, 3 years old, 6 months old … planned obsolescence or crappy design (of course they increase in price tag from L-R) by Torvabrocoli
I have the one on the far left! Makes my hands hurt when I use but I insist on keeping it for when the electricity dies.