Jaded-Distance_

Jaded-Distance_ t1_ix45q3p wrote

And by "real" he means full grain not genuine. 5 years doesn't actually sound that bad. Before I discovered full grain I'd get maybe 2 years tops out of a belt.

It also helps to get more than 1 and alternate them, and hang them up when not in use. As well as use conditioner on them.

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Jaded-Distance_ t1_ivl3kkb wrote

https://tamararubin.com/2020/06/vintage-rival-crock-pot-stoneware-slow-cooker-with-brown-glaze-180-ppm-lead-in-the-food-surface-14000-ppm-lead-in-the-power-cord/

Lots, especially the cords. This person states around 90ppm is the limit of "safe". The food surface of this one was 180, the exterior 4751, and the cord at 14000. Even found some antimony (which I've never heard of before) and sounds like even a tiny amount is capable of giving you some really bad stomach issues.

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