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There's been lots of great technological advancements in household stuff. Cordless tools come to mind as another. I think it's when you put a screen on anythin
by wlesieutre 4y ago
There's been lots of great technological advancements in household stuff. Cordless tools come to mind as another.
I think it's when you put a screen on anything that it starts the downhill slide.
- ls15 4y agoI am trying to replace most electric tools with hand-cranked cordless tools and I am especially excited to find a barely used 40 y/o tool where I know that it will last me easily another 40 years. Helps me to stay in shape, to have a resilient toolbox and to lower my energy bill. I also dislike the noises of many electric tools. My battery-powered drill stays with me though, as it is just too helpful.
- wlesieutre 4y agoThe bell system 2101A is a fun bit of history too, our original copper phone/internet infrastructure was built with those