Comments on: Did You Learn Anything Useful in School?

By: Eric "Speedcat Hollydale"

Eric "Speedcat Hollydale" — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 01:53:56 +0000

What??? …. hey DCR, I have had the same channel lock for 2 decades, and never oiled it once, but my spoons are in shambles. I have reverted to “hand” eating like my ancestors in Norway.

By: dcr

dcr — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:20:38 +0000

I used the same computer for 12-13 years. Actually, I still use it, but it’s not my main computer anymore.

By: dcr

dcr — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:18:11 +0000

Good point. That’s what my “(approved for use on food service products)” was meant to convey. Sorry if that was unclear!

By: Fullworx

Fullworx — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:12:52 +0000

I’ve been reworking one piece of equipment for about 10 yrs now. My PC. Upgraded all the way from 2008 and still in perfect working order. Maintenance is the key, I agree, but, how many people do you know have the same PC for ten years or more and can still do all the things that everyone is doing with all the Web 2.0 stuff going about? Not many I’ll bet.

By: Pat J

Pat J — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:08:29 +0000

I would caution against using mineral oils on wooden objects meant for use in food preparation. Make sure the oil’s food-safe (my dad always used oil of tung on the bowls etc. that he made).