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SteveA, I have never used google Adwords. Here's a link that has some info that might be helpful.

https://www.reddit.com/r/smallbusiness/search?q=google%20pay%20per%20click%20ads&restrict_sr=1

gene

Fried foods:

Years ago it was on a Youtube video of a county fair in Texas where I first saw someone eating deep fried butter. I haven't tried it but I have tried deep fried Twinkies and deep fried Oreo Cookies.

gene

I don't know about Neon's sewing machine. I have both a top load and a bottom load and I tension the bobbin case the same way.

I've never bought pre wound bobbins. I have a bobbin winder that runs off the sewing machine belt. I wind a bobbin. Then I start a second bobbin and then I begin to sew. And when the first bobbin runs out, I now have a second bobbin ready to use. When that bobbin runs out, I take a coffee break, then rewind the first bobbin again, and start the second one going. Rinse and repeat. Some days I drink a lot of coffee.

Here is how I adjust my bobbin tension.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7L9R22FuNw

gene

"now that I have a routine it's easier work"

I know that feeling well. I've realized that I enjoy the process of finding out the routine more than actually doing the routine. I realized that when I know exactly what I need to do to finish the other 8 or 12 chairs, or whatever it is, I feel a bit bored and less challenged knowing that it will be routine.

I do feel a relief that the unknown is known, and the end is in sight. Such as I know I have enough fabric, enough decorative nails, how to tighten loose joints as you did, Steve.

That's just me. I'm sure other folks feel differently about it.

gene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8rbxE6yM-A

This short video shows Huntington House furniture being made. They say their furniture is for "... clients who want to invest in their furniture".

Two thoughts:

1. I want to sit on my furniture, not invest in it.

2. Who would want to invest in furniture where the joints are held together with 2" wire staples? Or I am just being a wood glue snob and it doesn't matter if you use staples or glue?

gene

If you are going to sew the seams and then slide the foam into the pocket, you can wrap the foam in silk film (super thin plastic) and put your shop vac on one end to suction the foam down so it slides into the pocket with ease. This is the same technique when filling channels of the back of a chair or sofa.

I also remember seeing post bed type sewing machines that can sew these types of seams.

http://www.techsew.com/machinery/industrial-sewing-machines/post-machines.html?limit=all

gene

That video does it differently than I do it. I always drop at least one of those little screws down into the machine. :-)

gene

I love the gray cast iron pedestal on that table. You don't see that every day. :-)

I got two antique spindle chairs in today. I pointed out how the carving was done by hand because they weren't all the same. This could be helpful in determining how old they are. It's been in this lady's family for a few generations.

gene

Kodydog had a post about his wife's birthday. That post is gone. I see recently registered "drcarlislecullen300" from Mambai on top of the "General Upholstery Questions and Comments".

Did we get hacked?

gene

As a sales manager for a big corporation I fired people. I always had cause so that made it easier. I've talked to many business owners who have employees and the hardest thing for them is when they need to lay people off because of a lack of business. They say it's difficult knowing that those employees need their jobs to pay their bills and put food on the table for their families. I'm glad I've never had to deal with that kind of situation.

gene

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW2Hc3mYBtA

This is the video that taught me how to make double welt cord. I think I added 648 of the 9,123 views to the count. Yes, it took me awhile to get good at it.

I have not noticed fabrics making a difference in my double welt cord sewing.

On occasion with really thick fabric I will use two different sizes of welt cord. This seems to make both finished cords more similar in size. This helps if the double welt cord in on the front of the furniture piece and is really in your face when you re looking at the furniture. I'm open to being way too picky with this but it's not that big of a deal to measure out the two pieces of cording.

Gene

If a thread or threads are sticking up, I never cut them. I use a needle or regulator and gently push them back down. Sometimes I go over 1/2 inch and push down, catching the thread sticking up and it pulls that thread down.

If theads are cut, I will take threads from a scrap of fabric, 5" or so, and put the thread on a small curved needle. I can match the color if needed. I go into the fabric about 1" from the torn threads and have the needle point come up one thread before the torn thread. I basically reweave the hole. It may take one thead, or several threads going warp and waft. I have had good success with this. I learned to do this from a video on tapestry restoration. When done weaving, I gently pull the thread so the end of it just drops inside the fabric. I then cut the other end close to the fabric and push it down under the fabric if necessary. Putting an inch or so on either side of the hole, under the fabric, seems to keep these small threads from moving over time.

On a different note: Did you hear about the thread that went into a bar and ordered a drink? The bartender said "We don't serve threads in here." And the bartender threw the thread out the door onto the sidewalk. The thread got up, twisted himself all up and unravelleled his ends. He went back into the bar and ordered a drink. The bartender said, "Aren't you that thread that I just threw out of here?" The thread said, "No. I'm a frayed knot."

"Can I give you some advise because I'm not using it?" I use this line occasionally.

A young teenager had a very surprising day. First he found out he was adopted. Then he found out that both his dads were gay.

I wonder how many people actually use the password "incorrect"? I read years ago that "password" is a common password.

I have a friend who went skydiving for his first time on his 80th birthday. Last year he went skydiving for his second time on his 83 birthday. Tandem jumping both times. No joke. He really did. I asked him is he goes tandem because he's afraid he might forget to pull the rip cord. He said, "What were we talking about?" LOL

Retailpocolypse.

On their official web site:

Q: Why did the Robert Allen Duralee Group file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection?

A: Our inability to timely eliminate certain redundant expenses following our merger and realize other anticipated synergies, along with systemic changes in our industry, have created an exceptionally challenging time for our company.  In response, we decided to take proactive steps to reduce costs, enhance efficiency and streamline our operations.  We are confident that this court-supervised bankruptcy process is the best way to solidify and enhance our financial position.


If they were honest they would say they were greedy bastards who tried to stick too much money in their pockets without properly understanding the risks. Upper management will be making the big bucks throughout the bankruptcy procedure and will have enough for the rest of their lives if the company goes under. The hourly workers are the ones who are getting screwed. As usual.