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Comment on Vintage Estwing Hammer by Vaughn Wascovich

Vaughn Wascovich — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:42:31 +0000

One of the interesting delights of growing older, is a sketchy memory…so when I saw the Estwing hammer, I thought, gee, I have to comment about my hatchet… then I see that I already have. Yes, I will send a pic or two of my Estwing. In the time since my previous post, I did manage to buy several hammers- though I have plenty- but wanted some of the Estwings after a very disappointing trip to home Depot.

Comment on Push-Pins by Vaughn Wascovich

Vaughn Wascovich — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:31:41 +0000

I just bought 600 of these pushpins. Each is a little gem. Still made in America, everyone should own at least one box…

Comment on Hot Smoking by KL

KL — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:22:59 +0000

The image with the traditional smoking pit is great. You think this would pass an FDA inspection?

Comment on Hot Smoking by kieran

kieran — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:48:37 +0000

yum smoked Tyrannosaurus gristle

Comment on George Nelson Flip Clock by Olivetti Typewriter

Olivetti Typewriter — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:20:05 +0000

[...] his American counterpart George Nelson, Olivetti’s goal of breathing life into the office was echoed in advertising campaigns ripe with [...]

Comment on Olivetti Typewriter by coppedgeb

coppedgeb — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 09:01:34 +0000

Great article now if you can just help me find a Valentine for less than $800.

Comment on Olivetti Typewriter by crazywomancreek

crazywomancreek — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:26:11 +0000

who knew my life was missing a) this typewriter and b)this info? my next cocktail party is going to kill with olivetti references.

Comment on Natural Rubber by Aluminum Ice Cube Tray

Aluminum Ice Cube Tray — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:51:55 +0000

[...] a Tom Collins. The best thing about using aluminum is that it makes ice much faster. Plastic and rubber trays are quite inadequate, as they act as insulators between the freezing cold and the [...]

Comment on Olivetti Typewriter by Nins

Nins — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:12:01 +0000

really really cool images…

Comment on Mother Of Pearl by sophie

sophie — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:54:26 +0000

awesome
this makes me really want a tea table with inlaid peonies and a collection of filigree brooches.

Comment on Olivetti Typewriter by Jenn

Jenn — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 01:21:19 +0000

WANT

Comment on Aluminum by Push-Pins

Push-Pins — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:34:15 +0000

[...] Unfortunately, Moore doesn’t sell push-pins with a glass head anymore. But they have this really nice looking one made out of aluminum. [...]

Comment on The Power Of Gold by nicole m.

nicole m. — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:11:51 +0000

great article. complete with wit and insight, thank you!

Comment on Chemex Coffeemaker by Borosilicate Glass

Borosilicate Glass — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:50:55 +0000

[...] All these qualities make borosilicate glass a perfect material for many kitchen utensils, both for it’s durability and visual appeal. It can be made almost impossiblly thin. It feels so fragile in your hands that you distrust the science. See for example the Chemex Coffeemaker. [...]

Comment on Mother Of Pearl by mia

mia — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 08:34:38 +0000

And I love high-quality men-shirts and bouses with mother of pearl buttons. Especially when they shine in different colors, depending on effect of light.