Remember when we used to repair things instead

[Gaer]

I have this TERRIBLY OLD seat. made of lathed pine. The seat is deerhide and underneath the legs are tied together with hair-on cowhide which was cut in strips. I found this in an old deserted log cabin (or PART of a log cabin) in an empty field in Montana. Most people would throw this away but I cherish this because of all the care some old pioneer put into preserving this. The second photo is underneath.

 

[Aunt Marg]

I have this TERRIBLY OLD seat. made of lathed pine. The seat is deerhide and underneath the legs are tied together with buffalo hide which was cut in strips. I found this in an old deserted log cabin (or PART of a log cabin) in an empty field in Montana. Most people would throw this away but I cherish this because of all the care some old pioneer put into preserving this. The second photo is underneath.View attachment 129737View attachment 129738View attachment 129738

An oldie but a goodie!

One of my favourite things is old chairs. Armchairs, side-chairs, wooden chairs... I love them all.

 

[Robert59]

Remember repairing T.V.'s and now you throw them away.

 

[Aunt Marg]

Remember repairing T.V.'s and now you throw them away.

And unlike the old tube television of the past, which seemingly lasted forever, today's televisions on the other-hand are good for but a handful of years.

 

[Treacle]

Love this post @GeorgiaXplant . My grandparents raised me for make do and mend and my mind always functions on that level - I will say I can make use of this or that or I can repair that etc etc. I'm not a hoarder but I I can think ahead of what might be useful. Don't know whether you get this in USA or Canada or ?? but I watch the Repair Shop where they fix things from years ago and you are given the history of that item. I guess it's my personality but it brings me to tears - especially when you hear the stories behind the items they bring.

 

[Robert59]

We had a RCA TV for 21 years when I was a kid.

 

[chic]

Works great unless we ladies have also locked our purses in our cars. Don't ask me how I know this.

That's why you used to need the coat hanger.

 

[Aneeda72]

I have this TERRIBLY OLD seat. made of lathed pine. The seat is deerhide and underneath the legs are tied together with hair-on cowhide which was cut in strips. I found this in an old deserted log cabin (or PART of a log cabin) in an empty field in Montana. Most people would throw this away but I cherish this because of all the care some old pioneer put into preserving this. The second photo is underneath.View attachment 129737View attachment 129738View attachment 129738

Did you have it dated? I do not like old stuff unless it’s interesting and it’s interesting. The cross pieces, however, look like the came off a machine so it might be a 1940 or 1950 piece and homemade from broken furniture. Is the hide deer or cow? What were you doing in the middle of no where? And why? . As I said, I am interested.

 

[Gaer]

Did you have it dated? I do not like old stuff unless it’s interesting and it’s interesting. The cross pieces, however, look like the came off a machine so it might be a 1940 or 1950 piece and homemade from broken furniture. Is the hide deer or cow? What were you doing in the middle of no where? And why? . As I said, I am interested.

Oh, When I travel, I take back roads. You can find me in the oldest saloon, not to drink but to smell the whiskey soaked plank floors and see the character of the place; the history. I like to explore and adventure.
I gave my daughter an old rocking chair passed down through 7 generations from Norway, and it was a lathed piece with crossed pieces. Those can date back to the 1700's. Deer hide is on the seat and hide-on cow for the bottom repair to hold it together. You can wet the hides and tie them and they will shrink. Whenever or however it was put together, it has history and character. (to me anyway) No, I didn't have it dated. No one around here can do that. Someone took great pains to keep it together.

 

[Aneeda72]

Oh, When I travel, I take back roads. You can find me in the oldest saloon, not to drink but to smell the whiskey soaked plank floors and see the character of the place; the history. I like to explore and adventure.
I gave my daughter an old rocking chair passed down through 7 generations from Norway, and it was a lathed piece with crossed pieces. Those can date back to the 1700's. Deer hide is on the seat and hide-on cow for the bottom repair to hold it together. You can wet the hides and tie them and they will shrink. Whenever or however it was put together, it has history and character. (to me anyway) No, I didn't have it dated. No one around here can do that. Someone took great pains to keep it together.

Passed down maybe? Greatly loved? You were right to rescue it, glad you did.

 

[Gaer]

Passed down maybe? Greatly loved? You were right to rescue it, glad you did.

Oh, The cabin was not much more than a fireplace and one wall. I think it was an old settler's cabin because it was no where anyone would ever go. Any SANE person anyway! hahaha!

 

[Camper6]

I would never attempt to fix anything electrical without unplugging it first.

Yes that is true. But you cant test for a problem sometimes unless it is plugged in.
You have to know how to use a tester without killing yourself.
Is the problem the cord or is the problem the socket?

 

[Keesha]

Yes that is true. But you cant test for a problem sometimes unless it is plugged in.
You have to know how to use a tester without killing yourself.
Is the problem the cord or is the problem the socket?

That’s what a husband is for.

 

[needshave]

I try to repair, renovate and rejuvenate everything I can. Being an Eng. I enjoy the challenge. Additionally, when purchasing I try to select those items that can be repaired and have the parts network to support its repair.