mechy84
mechy84 t1_j957ppw wrote
Reply to "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
OP should consider joining the American Society for Precision Engineering (ASPE). They would be in company of people with very similar appreciations.
mechy84 t1_j957hch wrote
Reply to comment by shadowsong42 in "The longest-lived micrometer than can be bought." J.T. Slocomb micrometers and stand, all fully restored by myself. Each mic is between 70-120 years old, and they're all still accurate. by ExHempKnight
Just don't say 'micron'.
mechy84 t1_j63lgrs wrote
Reply to AP Stylebook includes 'The French' in list of 'general and often dehumanizing 'the' labels. by wewhomustnotbenamed
Could someone please pass ___ French dressing.
mechy84 t1_iy441mz wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in The logo of my local surf life saving club by sardwondersoup
Terror of the sea
mechy84 t1_ixq49gi wrote
Homemade is great. I love popping the cranberries while they cook... so satisfying
mechy84 t1_ix3d19u wrote
Reply to comment by Cinemaphreak in TIL: raccoons are native to North America, having been introduced elsewhere only in the 20th century. by acequark
Australian friend said the same thing about kangaroos. He said it's like seeing a deer.
mechy84 t1_ishdn1m wrote
Reply to comment by ashanev in Cool pic from DC Bike Party yesterday in front of the White House by Illustrious-Heron-28
I didn't realize we were juxtaposed to
mechy84 t1_jdwehtk wrote
Reply to Durable summer casual work shoes? by Apollo144
I was a big Clarks fan, and have now moved to Cole Haans, which are a bit lighter and better built, and very comfy. I clocked 13 miles walking one day in a pair, and they still feel and look good as an almost-every-day shoe. They are usually between $100-150
But, that being said, no shoes are BIFL. Some might be repairable, but those are rarely if ever less than $150.