If something became loose, it could often simply be tightened, cleaned, sharpened, or repaired.
That reflects a very different philosophy toward household products.
Instead of designing something that might eventually be replaced, manufacturers often tried to create tools that families could continue using for decades.
**It Wasn’t Only for Apples**
Despite the name, the hand-crank apple peeler could sometimes handle other firm fruits and vegetables as well.
Pears could be peeled when they were firm enough, while potatoes could be turned into long spiral slices.
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