mash81 t1_j6ltcsf wrote on January 31, 2023 at 5:57 AM Reply to We always talk about how old tools seem to be sturdier and last longer, but maybe it’s just the case of older tools that were sturdier not being discarded over the years by DerangedAlien Old tools could be rebuild, a screwdriver with a wood handle could be remade. A plastic one just breaks. It's the same for old motors, electronics, pretty much everything. Now you have to order a new part or buy a 3d printer. Permalink 16
mash81 t1_j6ltcsf wrote
Reply to We always talk about how old tools seem to be sturdier and last longer, but maybe it’s just the case of older tools that were sturdier not being discarded over the years by DerangedAlien
Old tools could be rebuild, a screwdriver with a wood handle could be remade. A plastic one just breaks. It's the same for old motors, electronics, pretty much everything. Now you have to order a new part or buy a 3d printer.