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Speaking of James May and manufactured items of yore vs today, he recently did a series where he puts together a bunch of old stuff. https://www.youtube.com/re

• M_Grey 10y ago
  That's actually the series in which he makes the observation I was paraphrasing. I found that show pretty entertaining actually, and oddly satisfying. Edit: I think it might have been the stand mixer episode. I also strongly recommend the mini-motorcycle episode.
  • baddox 10y ago
    The clip you mention is at 21:50 in this episode, indeed the kitchen mixer episode: https://youtu.be/XnYPOkzy-oI https://youtu.be/XnYPOkzy-oI "Therefore medieval England must have been full of cathedrals. It must have been amazing!"
  • Smaug123 10y ago
    In a similar vein, I hope you've seen the Primitive Technology channel on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAL3JXZSzSm8AlZyD3nQdBA https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAL3JXZSzSm8AlZyD3nQdBA
    • M_Grey 10y ago
      Oh yes, I love that channel...it's like virtual meditation crossed with a really interesting lesson.
• brazzledazzle 10y ago
  I'm really enjoying episode 1 so far. There's something almost therapeutic about it.
  • M_Grey 10y ago
    I agree... it's mildly amusing, mildly engaging, mildly informative... it's just mild in the best possible way. It actually feels a bit like looking over someone's shoulder in a workshop, in a pleasant way.