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haunted-liver-1 t1_j6j38xh wrote

Reply to comment by ubermonkey in This espresso machine is from 2004, i got it from Savers last year and it works like brand new. I know people online who have even older ones that still work perfectly. by Waryur

It means ones whose designs are released and licensed openly. That would be CAD files that describe how to make the components of the machine and put them together.

The benefit being that you can repair it forever because you can just give the CAD file to a fabricator to make a replacement for any part that breaks, even if the manufacturer goes out of business.

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haunted-liver-1 t1_ir22dp8 wrote

Reply to comment by handicappedpooper in There’s nothing like maintaining high-quality leather. I bought my Occidental tool bag setup last year and I expect these to last for a big portion of my career as an electrician by Reaching4ThoseGrapes

"Cheap leather wallets are not durable and will disintegrate after a couple years of good use"

As with leather, it depends on the quality. Vegetarian Shoes' Uppers definitely don't disintegrate. The longest review I saw was 30 years and still going strong. Mine are only 3 years old, but already in way better shape than my leather boots after 3 years of hard use.

You really need to differentiate between cheap Chinese companies that use fake leather to cut costs vs companies that spend more on leather alternatives because they're more durable.

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haunted-liver-1 t1_ir1zy4k wrote

Reply to comment by handicappedpooper in There’s nothing like maintaining high-quality leather. I bought my Occidental tool bag setup last year and I expect these to last for a big portion of my career as an electrician by Reaching4ThoseGrapes

One example: vegetarian shoes's steel toed Euro Boot

https://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/all_products/euro_safety_boot_black/17402_p.html

Or the Airseal Safety Boot

https://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/all_products/airseal_safety_boot_mk2_black/14716_p.html

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haunted-liver-1 t1_iqz1j4a wrote

Reply to comment by Justadudethatthinks in There’s nothing like maintaining high-quality leather. I bought my Occidental tool bag setup last year and I expect these to last for a big portion of my career as an electrician by Reaching4ThoseGrapes

Depends in the quality and thickness. There's a reason luxury car manufacturers switched from leather. If you use the good stuff made for yacht upholstery, it bifl and zero maintenance.

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