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c/blacksmithsbeth719beth71913d agoMost Upvoted

I just hit 1000 hours on my old anvil

It's the one I got from my granddad's barn, and the horn is worn smooth in a specific spot. Makes me wonder how many other folks have a piece of gear that's logged that kind of time.
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the_blake
the_blake13d agoMost Upvoted
Remember my dad's old framing hammer. The handle had a permanent curve from his grip, and the claw was worn thin. That kind of wear tells a story no new tool ever could.
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tessawebb
tessawebb13d ago
But what if that story is just about a tool being used up? A worn out claw can't pull nails right, and a bent handle throws off your swing. Isn't a fresh, reliable tool that does its job perfectly better than a broken down one with a past?
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