Just realized how much I miss the old bone saw at my first shop in Spokane

Back in 2010, the motor seized mid-rib on a whole side of beef during a Saturday rush. I had to finish the whole break by hand with a hacksaw, took me over an hour and my arms were dead. What's the oldest piece of gear you guys still rely on that would be a nightmare to lose?

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wren_thomas164d ago

Ever notice how the oldest tools become part of your muscle memory? My shop's band saw is from the 80s, and its quirks are second nature. If it died, I'd be lost trying to adjust to a new one's rhythm.

hill.barbara4d ago

That's so true, @wren_thomas16. It's like the tool learns your habits too, not just the other way around. A new one would feel like a stranger.