Submitted by bighag t3_z404na in BuyItForLife
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heyyohighHo t1_ixop7aq wrote
Looks like a thrift store or consignment place
JuneBuggington t1_ixoqfm7 wrote
Like all the red wing boots people post on here. Course they last forever when the roughest thing you do in them is drive.
tipsycup t1_ixpk6bd wrote
Leather boots and a cast iron and porcelain stove are apples and oranges. My range is a 1954 and it should outlast my grandchildren with basic preventative maintenance and simple repair.
milesbeats t1_ixs2y2v wrote
My red wings are still in the exact same condition they were in when I broke a bootlace.
Notmystationbro t1_ixoxoiy wrote
That an take the trash out across the street
bighag OP t1_ixp4d4z wrote
It was in fully working condition for $350
nooneneededtoknow t1_ixp6kpx wrote
Where is this? I want it!
x_why_zed t1_ixrr9im wrote
Me too! I think it's a 40" wide model, too. I'd lose my mind to get it for my 1850 farmhouse.
nooneneededtoknow t1_ixs86fo wrote
My 1960s oven recently went out and I have a 40" hole. 🤣 I am legit wondering where this is!
limeycars t1_ixp4apm wrote
I never thought I'd see another one in the wild!
I have almost the exact model. The trim on mine is a little less "modern", but all the controls are the same.
Timer-controlled burner, "Thermal Eye" pre-set temperature burner on the right, Robertshaw commercial thermostats, dual mode oven/broiler. The same baffling oven timer-meat calculator clock. These were the top of the line in residential stoves.
DutchOvenCamper t1_ixrdbnw wrote
Lucky you! What fun it must be to use. What is the silver bit in the center?
limeycars t1_ixrigff wrote
The large rectangle in the center is a cover over the griddle. It too has a "Thermal Eye" thermostatic control so you can set the griddle temperature.
If it is like mine, grease can drain into a catch cup with a weighted switch that will light up an reminder when it is time to empty the cup. I imagine all the indicator lights on this one are in the frosted section between the two outlets. One of the outlets is tied to the oven/burner timer with the button in the center, the other outlet is always live. I assume all the controls and wiring are the same over a range of years, with just the handles and fascia getting a periodic refresh.
Here is the manual for mine. Be amazed at all the features and enjoy the zany artwork of the time! It was my grandmother's pride. When it came to be time to divide up the estate the only thing I called dibs on was the stove.
DutchOvenCamper t1_ixriy4h wrote
That is awesome! What an amazing piece. Thank you for taking to time to respond.
EngineZeronine t1_ixpxlab wrote
Seeing stuff like that makes me absolutely hate our planned obsolescence culture. ( I know the upside is to make stuff cheap enough for everyone to own.. But someone out there could still make the good stuff)
MantisAwakening t1_ixqk28i wrote
> But someone out there could still make the good stuff
This is what I’ve never understood. All it would take would be one company to say “our business model is to make products that are built to last and designed around being inexpensively repaired.“ Get a good team of engineers together and you could even design products that are intended to be upgraded as newer, improved components are designed. If you really want your business to be successful you can make some of the components open-source.
The problem is that Capitalism has persuaded investors that a single penny that has not been reaped is “leaving money on the table.“ Maximizing investment is far more important than anything else. This isn’t hyperbole, they started teaching this at Harvard business school in the 80s, and it spread. As a result, we have plundered the planet and driven most consumers to the point where they can no longer sustain the economy because all of their money has to go into simply surviving.
Is the system fixable? Absolutely. Do I think it’s going to be fixed? Unfortunately, I am too old and cynical for that. I think as the last of humanity lies dying in a ditch there will be a handful of people trying to figure out how to maximize profit from that.
MASSIVEGRUNDEL t1_ixqx2c9 wrote
Just wouldn’t be able to compete with the modern built-to-break market competition. The market is fucked
MantisAwakening t1_ixqyey7 wrote
Why wouldn’t it? I think there are plenty of people out there willing to pony up more for something built to last, and honestly I don’t see why it should substantially increase cost. True, some parts wear out, but those parts can be replaceable.
I’ve restored numerous tube radios that are almost 100 years old. The circuit diagram is available, I swap out a few components that naturally break down over time, and the damn thing works again. This is quite possible with most modern equipment.
Cars are a perfect example. Imagine if a car manufacturer offered a car that was build on a standard design, and only offered improvement over that design each year, and in such a way that the parts were interchangeable. Design a better steering wheel? Swap it out with the new design. Someone designed a better aftermarket center console? Swap it out! Turn signal breaks? Same design on nearly all models.
The market would be smaller, but I’m convinced it could succeed. It just couldn’t be NASDAQ traded because investors will ruin it.
YoshiSan90 t1_ixs7sz6 wrote
Saffyrr t1_ixr2848 wrote
They still do, but they're very expensive. Look up brands such as Wolf or Miele, or Subzero. Definitely made to last.
TheIncredibleWalrus t1_ixsbtqu wrote
Miele isn't what it used to be unfortunately
Saffyrr t1_ixt8rhg wrote
Oh, that's sad to hear.
MonstahButtonz t1_ixokwgt wrote
Serious question, but does something like this need updated gas lines for safety? I feel like aging/deteriorating equipment that uses natural gas would have me paranoid, but I also know absolutely nothing about if there's any inherent danger there.
I'm just comparing it in my mind to how old electric appliances are with their outdated electric cords and wiring.
Goolic t1_ixondv7 wrote
If it spent any time underwater or has the external panels deteriorated I would worry. Else I think it can go over 100 years without worrying.
MonstahButtonz t1_ixoplfj wrote
Good to know. I figure natural gas lines under ground for homes don't get changed out very often, and those are exposed to bare elements, so an oven maybe indeed should last safely for hundred(s) of years.
ShadyRealist t1_ixp9lq5 wrote
Underground steel piping gets corroded within a couple of decades. Gas lines inside the walls hardly corrode. I've worked on appliances that are 100+ years old and they work great. If they are well maintained, they will last for a LOOOOONG TIME. If they aren't, then you would be able to refurbish it for a couple hundred dollars.
MonstahButtonz t1_ixq9xvr wrote
Awesome, thanks for the info! I'd love to own one of these!
Syllogism19 t1_ixrgxie wrote
Natural gas lines do corrode. I've had Chambers and other brands. All of the lines do corrode over time. In fact that is what does them in eventually and none of ours were ever underwater.
There is also the lack of an oxygen depletion sensor to shut off the pilot light if the flow of gas is interrupted. There is a reason why ventless gas heaters were required to have an oxygen sensor in 1980. Stoves are no different.
25_Watt_Bulb t1_ixpcxhi wrote
Overall, oven ranges are pretty simple machines. It is a good idea to check junctions for leaks, and to have the valves rebuilt - but all that really means is just replacing the grease that seals them.
5spd4wd t1_ixol269 wrote
That's a beauty. So collectible and so expensive now.
tosernameschescksout t1_ixpm432 wrote
Two bays, that's some pimp shit.
TourmalineTart t1_ixqr94c wrote
Been helping my mom find a deal on a new stove today, I think their last was was only 8 years old. So frustrating! Wish we still had stuff like this on the regular
Captain_Bignose t1_ixojz2r wrote
That is one sexy piece of equipment
GreyGoosey t1_ixroucr wrote
That is a thing of beauty
humvee911 t1_ixokxqc wrote
Couldn't even tell from a distance
Giggles567 t1_ixooesb wrote
Wow that’s stunning! Very impressive!
crackeddryice t1_ixot0tz wrote
I'll bet the thermostats still work, too, and they're accurate.
one_of_a_kind_89 t1_ixoyejg wrote
Gorgeous
kri_stina t1_ixoz948 wrote
Gorgeous.
northernflickr t1_ixq8gxl wrote
Omg I love it
proudplantfather t1_ixr9v88 wrote
Probably weighs a ton
3pxp t1_ixscro7 wrote
That clock is sweet. I'd pay an upcharge if I could get a nice analog clock on an oven.
lostprevention t1_ixseh42 wrote
How do you know that if it’s not hooked up to a gas line?
LimeFizz42 t1_ixsej04 wrote
Gaaaah, that's a swoon-worthy beauty!! 🥵 I need a bucket & a mop now...
Babydollcxc1 t1_iydpgvj wrote
I NEEDDDDDD. My family coming over this Christmas
Stryke4ce t1_ixp8xyi wrote
Probably full of asbestos
25_Watt_Bulb t1_ixpcsni wrote
Asbestos is unusual to find in vintage ovens, they usually used rock wool insulation.
TossAwayGay92 t1_ixs7xtx wrote
IDK... When it comes to explosives, you have to be really fucking diligent about maintenance. Not something I'd want.
hyperproliferative t1_ixolei1 wrote
WDYM going strong? It’s sitting on display…..