Old Things That Still Work (27 pics)

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This General Electrics digital alarm clock from the early 80s.



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Craftsman Air compressor 1970s.


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New to me, late 60’s Morrison Reel mower. After a new hesdgasket and a carb rebuild she’s running as good as ever.


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Oak chest. Storing family sh#t since 1682. Lock still working.


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This hose nozzle has been washing cars, watering gardens, and scaring off stray cats for nearly 30 years.


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It isn’t very often but occasionally I have a job and the only tool in my possession that will work is my grandfather’s Bluwin Auger set from 1939. Today was one of those days.


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From 1936, here’s a Hoover model 150 with an attachment to fit HEPA bags! Works even better than the day it was manufactured.


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Hitachi rice cooker from the 1970’s still going strong.


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My 1957 Kodak Retina IIIS that I bought from a former War Photographer for $45. It takes amazing pictures.


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1972 matchbox super king, played with this endlessly as a child, my children have played with it and now they have out grown it I will be packing it away for the next generation to play with.


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Recently bought a Zenith Transoceanic D7000Y on eBay. Needs some work, but it will serve me well for the next 40 years or so when operating properly. Built like a Tank, and easy to service. This is true American quality right here.


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My 1960s Sunbeam Electric Lawn Mower.


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“Luxury” items aren’t necessarily frugal, even if they last; but my grandpa bought these from a pawn shop for $40, and these S.T. Dupont lighters light every time 30 years later. Reliability of a Zippo but butane burning and snazzy too. Can always send in for repairs, and easy to find used.


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KitchenAid mixers get a lot of love around here (and rightfully so), but I love my Sunbeam Mixmaster. It takes up a fraction of the counter space and has been going strong since the 1970s.


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1971 Nikkor 180 mm f/2.8 is crystal clear with a bit of stick in the focus ring, and a few scuffs to the barrel. $200 on eBay!


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My grandpa’s bike from the 1970s, with Shimano 600 groupset from the 80s, Tange fork – still works like a charm.


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Just got given this kitchen aid from the late 60’s early 70’s. Works great.


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1970s “F-2” Gillette Super Speed black handle. Scored this on eBay a couple years ago and have been using it almost everyday since. I’d imagine it’ll outlive me.


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A High quality 20 Year Old BBQ Grill I Restored (Enviro BBQ 4500).


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My 1960’s Sunbeam handmixer – best handmixer I’ve ever owned, feels damn near indestructible!


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My co workers thermos he bought in 1982.


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My great grandmother’s hand mixer from the 1960s.


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Lowe Alpine Backpack (1996) – Still going strong!


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40+ year old blender and automatic can opener at my mom’s.


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My grandma got this carpet sweep in the early 1960s she gave it to me when I moved into my first apartment. I love this thing, it works like a gem.


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1950’s Snap-On 1/2 inch drivd ratchet.


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Tinkertoys – motorized (1982).



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