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What is the difference between "too unsafe to use" and "failed on me"?

• legitster 4y ago
  Well, the one I am thinking of is an old-school all-metal belt sander that my grandfather gave to me. The thing is an heirloom and may very well last forever, but basically has an unacceptable lack of modern safety features at this point. No trips, no guards, horrible ergonomics, weighs a ton, and has no grounding (keep in mind it's all metal). It also takes non-standard belts and I may or may not have cut my hand open twice just trying to change them. So while I can understand the appeal of buying a tool that lasts forever, what are the odds you will actually want to use it forever?
  • PaulDavisThe1st 4y ago
    Power tools: yes. Non-power tools: not so much. My grandfather-in-law's thread cutters and pipe wrenches are every bit at the level of whatever I could buy today.
  • alanbernstein 4y ago
    Ha, good example. I thought you meant unsafe from wearing out.