Buy It For Life - PH Style

[TLandCruiser]

My Land Cruiser, only two things will survive a nuclear war.....Cockroaches and Land Cruisers.

[defblade]

EggsBenedict said:

defblade said:

Maglites are rubbish.

What would be the preferred lifetime purchase torch?

Sorry, got distracted and forgot to add:

They're not the brightest (although they'll beat any Maglite into a cocked hat, as will many cheap T6/18650 torches from China), certainly not the brightest per £, but for ever lasting quality, I would go to Surefire every time.

[ChemicalChaos]

TLandCruiser said:

Only two things will survive a nuclear war.....Cockroaches and Series Land Rovers

EFA

[uncinqsix]

mikeday1991 said:

- 1850 - 1950's Chisels, Spokeshaves, Bailey Planes, Saw's, Gauges, Bit & Brace

For chisels, new Japanese is the way to go. Something like a set of Ouchi or Koyamaichi

The steel's better than pretty much any western chisel (although you'll get close with a Lie Nielson or a Saxon), and they are beautiful to use. Japanese planes are also stunning.

[OldSkoolRS]

A set of files (my bd file is older than me FWIW), vice (already mentioned)and a steel ruler.

I'd also put my Stratocaster guitar in the 'for life' pile too, since it should see me out. Even if the frets wear out they can be replaced (true for most guitars I suppose).

[mikeday1991]

This thread is going to keep me busy for a number of years by the sounds of it!

I do like the sounds of Kitchen knives - Do I go obvious choice and start collecting Global knives, or will I regret it in 50 years time?

Binoculars is a good call too as are proper garden tools. A good Record vice with an anvil is now on the list!

I need a good set of old school screwdrivers with wooden handles too!

[uncinqsix]

mikeday1991 said:

I do like the sounds of Kitchen knives - Do I go obvious choice and start collecting Global knives, or will I regret it in 50 years time?

You'd only regret it if you bought a whole bunch of Globals and then found out that these can be had for not much more:

http://japanesechefsknife.com/HDSeries.html#HDSeri...

or http://japanesechefsknife.com/MISONO2.html#Misono or http://japanesechefsknife.com/Hiromoto.html#Hiromo... or pretty much anything else on that site....

[Voldemort]

mikeday1991 said:

I do like the sounds of Kitchen knives - Do I go obvious choice and start collecting Global knives, or will I regret it in 50 years time?

Good knives?
Although a set of knives might seem like a good place to start you will find that some of the knives don't get much if any use and because you won't throw them away or even relegate them to a drawer (because all the handles match!) you're stuck with a set of knives and you use three of them.
Instead start with a block. Unless you plan on doing a lot of cleaver work the block should hold all your cutting knives.
Then choose the knives that are best for the tasks you'll be doing in your cookery.
First in must be a proper big chef's knife. I use a Wusthof but go to a decent cook shop and get a feel for what you like - because it'll be expensive (relative to tesco value cookware at least) but should outlast you comfortably.
I confess the knife that gets the second most use in my kitchen is a small paring knife I bought in a French supermarket 30 years ago for peanuts. I just like the blade length and the 'spring' in the blade is just right.
A steel? I have one but it gets no use now I have an any sharp. Sucker that thing to a counter top, draw through your knife and voila! They really are very, very good.
Add to your block as needs and funds allow.

[thehammer]

MikeOxlong said:

An enormous biscuit tin full of washers, nuts and bolts. You also need a big old fashioned vice for your workbench.

I agree with the tin full of washers, but what's the difference between an old fashioned vice and a new one?

[Prawnboy]

Pro-ject turntable

[RizzoTheRat]

ChemicalChaos said:

TLandCruiser said:

Only two things will survive a nuclear war.....Cockroaches and Series Land Rovers

EFA

Yep, 80% of them are still on the road. The AA and RAC are recovering them as fast as they can though.

Landrovers defintily come in the Triggers Broom category.

[brickwall]

Rude-boy said:

Thankyou4calling said:

Asterix said:

Shoes for me - I have pairs that after 20 years are still as good as new. Just usual care and the odd heel/sole replacement.

I love nice shoes and appreciate what you say. In fact I think the same. Lately I've started wearing a 12 year old pair, polished up lovely and in isolation as good as new. THEYRE NOT! Put them next to a new pair and it's obvious. They look good for they're age but we are fooling ourselves to think a 12 or 20 year old pair of shoes ( unless unused) can look as good as new. It's impossible.

I get about 3 years out of a pair of Church's until they are consigned to the "Only to be used when main shoes are being resoled/healed" store.

My black Church's still look great after 2 years, but my brown ones (which were more expensive) are showing much more signs of wear after a similar period (despite having been worn less).

[272BHP]

Good thread.

I have recently bought one of these:



Fed up with buying my 3rd cheap BBQ in 8 years, I am hoping this will last the rest of my summers; it certainly feels as though it will, its incredibly heavy and solid!

[272BHP]

Good thread.

I have recently bought one of these:



Fed up with buying my 3rd cheap BBQ in 8 years, I am hoping this will last the rest of my summers; it certainly feels as though it will, its incredibly heavy and solid!

[rehab71]

http://www.ozpig.co.uk

You're welcome!

[evenflow]

[ChemicalChaos]

evenflow said:

[EggsBenedict]

defblade said:

EggsBenedict said:

defblade said:

Maglites are rubbish.

What would be the preferred lifetime purchase torch?

Sorry, got distracted and forgot to add:

They're not the brightest (although they'll beat any Maglite into a cocked hat, as will many cheap T6/18650 torches from China), certainly not the brightest per £, but for ever lasting quality, I would go to Surefire every time.

Hmm. They'd want to last a lifetime at that price - fookin' 'ell!

Look good though.

[mikeday1991]

evenflow said:

Then the thread would have been totally correct and my family would have a rather large car boot sale!

[David A]

thehammer said:

I agree with the tin full of washers, but what's the difference between an old fashioned vice and a new one?

About 100KGs !