Old Things That Still Work (28 pics)

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1911 Ingersoll Yankee that belonged to my great (times a few) uncle. The original "dollar watch" still keeping time 110 years later

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My great-grandmother’s antique sewing scissors. Still sharp as ever, used only for floss and thread, frequently.

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Sterling 5 qt Ice Cream Maker (ca 1970s); inherited from grandma, still churning goodness.

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Picking this up soon! 1950s 30” disc sander I plan to do a full break down and restoration of! Still works as it should! Cant wait! There will be a video restoration for this.

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My 1989 Schwinn Circuit. I've had it since new, and it's the only road bike I've ever owned

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Cooking rice at least twice a week since 1991

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My Jenn-Air microwave turns 37 years old this month. It is still going strong!

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Boy Scout belt, used almost daily since 2005

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A 39 year old fan which turns 40 tomorrow.

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Restored my old 5th gen iPod Classic and Gameboy SP mum gave me 16 years ago when I was 13, love and miss you mum ❤️

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Vintage Snap-On toolbox I saw at school. I guess these last as long as their tools do.

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My boxed Sony Walkman DC2 complete with original invoice from 1987. Still working, use it in my car on occasion

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My parents got this toaster in 1971. I grew up using it & took it with me when I left home. It’s been making toast several times a week for 50 years.

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Old Electrolux vacuum from 1969. My grandparents still use it to this day because it still works perfectly.

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Dudley Combination Lock: Made in Canada, used daily since 1979.

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Peugeot Paris salt and pepper mills. So much better than those plastic grinders you get with the spices in the supermarket.

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70s blender brought back to life! Restored with an updated newer pitcher! This thing is a beautiful beast! Loud but worth the hearing loss lol. Can we bring this type of quality back please?!

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Technivorm Moccamaster - why it’s worth the (significant) extra cost

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1920's SnapOn ratchet adapter, the end is slowly twisting off but I dare say it's had a long service life.

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My dad's stapler from I assume the 1970s it's been around the house as far as I can remember.

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Here's the 60+ year old GE oscillating fan I inherited from my grandma. Still works perfectly

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Seiko SSC-017 (5+ years old, been through basics training)

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TI30XIIS: got this calculator in 6th grade. 10 years later I still use it daily for engineering homework.

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Electrolux Model L Canister Vacuum. Last serviced in 1979, this vacuum will outlive us all.

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I know they get posted a ton, but I found a 1977 Stanley thermos with leather carry case! Plan to have this for a long time.

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Late 40's early 50's jointer! Still going strong!