Still Running

82 things with 4,583 years of service between them, counted to the day each story was posted. Every one was in use when its owner wrote about it.

No. 0012Tools

c. 1940

Raymond lift truck

Came with the building, never missed a service A 1956 Toyota forklift at the Toyota museum in Nagoya, Japan. Not a Raymond, and not the one in the story.

Running about 74 years as of 2014

No. 0114Tools

1959

Dormeyer drill

The ray gun drill turns at thinset speed

Running 64 years as of 2023

No. 0011Tools

c. 1960

Craftsman push drill

The first cordless drill, no battery involved A Stanley Yankee push drill from around the 1970s. Same idea, not a Craftsman, and not the one in the story.

A Stanley Yankee push drill from around the 1970s. Same idea, not a Craftsman, and not the one in the story.

Running about 59 years as of 2019

No. 0115Tools

1964

Chrome vanadium socket set

Three mechanics, one socket set, no lost 10mm A modern socket set with two ratchets, every piece in its slot in a metal case. Not the set in the story.

Running 58 years as of 2022

No. 0010Tools

c. 1983

Makita drill

The drill that built the crib An older Makita corded drill, on display at Makita's UK headquarters. Not the one in the story.

Running about 33 years as of 2016

No. 0113Tools

1989

Estwing 22 oz framing hammer

The waffle face wore off 20 years ago A classic Estwing hammer with the stacked leather handle. Not the one in the story.

Running 32 years as of 2021

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