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Appreciation post: My grandpa's old book press still holds up
Looking back at bookbinding, some things stay the same. When I turned my basement into a bookbinding corner, I kept my grandpa's press. Its heavy iron frame takes me back to when tools were made to last. It's still the main piece in my setup today.
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blairtaylor1mo ago
My uncle's bench grinder from 1985 still runs every weekend. It's this big, cast iron thing that weighs a ton. I remember helping him set it up in his garage when I was a kid. Now it's in my shop, and I use it to sharpen chisels and knives. The motor hums like it's brand new, and I never worry about it breaking. Stuff like that just has a different feel to it.
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jordanowens1mo ago
Got a heavy old vise from my uncle that's the same deal. Just found a permanent spot for it on my workbench and never move it now. The weight is a feature, not a bug, honestly.
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