things made to last "forever"

[mikebw]

Dennis S wrote:
I have a pair of scissors I used in the 50's still in use.

Some of the best scissors were made many years ago.

I've got a lead brick that doesn't seem to be going anywhere...

Still using the washer & dryer that came with the house (circa 1984).

I think a big difference is that in the past things could not be built so small and integrated, and thus were easily repairable. Presently so many things are electronic and integrated that if something breaks it isn't so easy to fix, or even cost effective to do so.