Rod Socks?
 

Wolfgang typed:
"Willi" wrote in message
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rb608 wrote:
"Tim J." wrote in message

Why? I haven't used one before, and don't plan to learn any time
soon.

I don't know what it is about sewing machines. I'm probably well
above average as a user and fixer of mechanical things; but like
you, I've had virtually no experience with Mr. Singer's device. Methinks
it's that the things are either disposable or
indestructable, depending on quality. I have no doubt I could
master the use of said machine after a few projects, but at my
present rate of need, that would take a decade or two, so what's
the use, I figger.

I'd say learning how to sew a simple rod sock on a sewing machine is
about as hard to learn as tying a wooly worm. Easy to make a
serviceable one.

Absolutely. The skill set required is small and easily acquired. Anyone
with average manual skills and accustomed to working carefully
will turn out a better first rod sock than first woolly worm. It's
no accident that even in this day of off the rack disposable clothing
there are tens of thousands more sewing machines than fly tying vises
sold in America each year and that there are many thousands more
fabric stores than fly shops.

Okay - let me rephrase my statement: I DON'T *WANT* TO LEARN HOW TO USE A
FREAKIN' SEWING MACHINE! Fer cryin' out out - I know I *could* learn, but it
doesn't even make the top twenty list of things I'd like to do before I die.
--
TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj

Rod Socks?
 

Tim J. wrote:

Okay - let me rephrase my statement: I DON'T *WANT* TO LEARN HOW TO USE A
FREAKIN' SEWING MACHINE! Fer cryin' out out - I know I *could* learn, but it
doesn't even make the top twenty list of things I'd like to do before I die.

Maybe you could crochet a rod sock.

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Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

Rod Socks?
 

rw typed:
Tim J. wrote:

Okay - let me rephrase my statement: I DON'T *WANT* TO LEARN HOW TO
USE A FREAKIN' SEWING MACHINE! Fer cryin' out out - I know I *could*
learn, but it doesn't even make the top twenty list of things I'd
like to do before I die.

Maybe you could crochet a rod sock.

Well, yeah - crocheting IS number 19, but it may take a while to work down
the list.
--
TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj

Rod Socks?
 

"Tim J." wrote in message
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Wolfgang typed:
"Willi" wrote in message
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rb608 wrote:
"Tim J." wrote in message

Why? I haven't used one before, and don't plan to learn any time
soon.

I don't know what it is about sewing machines. I'm probably well
above average as a user and fixer of mechanical things; but like
you, I've had virtually no experience with Mr. Singer's device.
Methinks it's that the things are either disposable or
indestructable, depending on quality. I have no doubt I could
master the use of said machine after a few projects, but at my
present rate of need, that would take a decade or two, so what's
the use, I figger.

I'd say learning how to sew a simple rod sock on a sewing machine is
about as hard to learn as tying a wooly worm. Easy to make a
serviceable one.

Absolutely. The skill set required is small and easily acquired. Anyone
with average manual skills and accustomed to working carefully
will turn out a better first rod sock than first woolly worm. It's
no accident that even in this day of off the rack disposable clothing
there are tens of thousands more sewing machines than fly tying vises
sold in America each year and that there are many thousands more
fabric stores than fly shops.

Okay - let me rephrase my statement: I DON'T *WANT* TO LEARN HOW TO USE A
FREAKIN' SEWING MACHINE! Fer cryin' out out - I know I *could* learn, but
it doesn't even make the top twenty list of things I'd like to do before I
die.

Hm......

O.k., how about welding? Welding is fun. :)

Wolfgang
and then we could get into that whole wood lamination thingy......layer upon
layer of fascination there.

Rod Socks?
 

Wolfgang typed:
"Tim J." wrote in message
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Wolfgang typed:
"Willi" wrote in message
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rb608 wrote:
"Tim J." wrote in message

Why? I haven't used one before, and don't plan to learn any time
soon.

I don't know what it is about sewing machines. I'm probably well
above average as a user and fixer of mechanical things; but like
you, I've had virtually no experience with Mr. Singer's device.
Methinks it's that the things are either disposable or
indestructable, depending on quality. I have no doubt I could
master the use of said machine after a few projects, but at my
present rate of need, that would take a decade or two, so what's
the use, I figger.

I'd say learning how to sew a simple rod sock on a sewing machine
is about as hard to learn as tying a wooly worm. Easy to make a
serviceable one.

Absolutely. The skill set required is small and easily acquired.
Anyone with average manual skills and accustomed to working
carefully will turn out a better first rod sock than first woolly worm.
It's
no accident that even in this day of off the rack disposable
clothing there are tens of thousands more sewing machines than fly
tying vises sold in America each year and that there are many
thousands more fabric stores than fly shops.

Okay - let me rephrase my statement: I DON'T *WANT* TO LEARN HOW TO
USE A FREAKIN' SEWING MACHINE! Fer cryin' out out - I know I *could*
learn, but it doesn't even make the top twenty list of things I'd
like to do before I die.

Hm......

O.k., how about welding? Welding is fun. :)

Actually, that's a skill I learned and very much enjoyed. I had the
opportunity of working with someone who had worked as a welder in the oil
fields and on the Alaskan pipeline, so he really knew his stuff. He taught
me both arc and gas welding, enough so that I built my own 5' x 10' utility
trailer. Fun stuff, especially when you set things on fire. ;-)

Wolfgang
and then we could get into that whole wood lamination
thingy......layer upon layer of fascination there.

That's on the list.
--
TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj

Rod Socks?
 

Tom Nakashima typed:
"Tim J." wrote in message
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Wolfgang typed:
"Willi" wrote in message
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rb608 wrote:
"Tim J." wrote in message

Why? I haven't used one before, and don't plan to learn any time
soon.

I don't know what it is about sewing machines. I'm probably well
above average as a user and fixer of mechanical things; but like
you, I've had virtually no experience with Mr. Singer's device.
Methinks it's that the things are either disposable or
indestructable, depending on quality. I have no doubt I could
master the use of said machine after a few projects, but at my
present rate of need, that would take a decade or two, so what's
the use, I figger.

I'd say learning how to sew a simple rod sock on a sewing machine
is about as hard to learn as tying a wooly worm. Easy to make a
serviceable one.

Absolutely. The skill set required is small and easily acquired.
Anyone with average manual skills and accustomed to working
carefully will turn out a better first rod sock than first woolly worm.
It's
no accident that even in this day of off the rack disposable
clothing there are tens of thousands more sewing machines than fly
tying vises sold in America each year and that there are many
thousands more fabric stores than fly shops.

Okay - let me rephrase my statement: I DON'T *WANT* TO LEARN HOW TO
USE A FREAKIN' SEWING MACHINE! Fer cryin' out out - I know I *could*
learn, but it doesn't even make the top twenty list of things I'd
like to do before I die.

Tim, I saw it the same way you did. The price of the rod sock cost
less than dinner for one at most restaurants today. Oh btw, I did
order the sock through LL Bean, and thanks again for the link.
p.s. don't let anyone rattle your cage.

I'm trying, Tom, but the damn bastids just keep coming at me. ;-)
--
TL,
Tim
(... and what fun would roff be without a good cage rattle now and then?)
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj

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"Tim J." wrote in message
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...welding...Fun stuff, especially when you set things on fire. ;-)

Except when it's your own flammable self that blazes. :(

Wolfgang
who has been there.....done the dance.

Rod Socks?
 

Wolfgang typed:
"Tim J." wrote in message
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...welding...Fun stuff, especially when you set things on fire. ;-)

Except when it's your own flammable self that blazes. :(

Yep, and I've got the scars to prove it. I was never actually ablaze, but
just just smoldering from time to time. Smells like chicken. :)

Wolfgang
who has been there.....done the dance.

Is that "The Dance of the Four Letter Words"?
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TL,
Tim
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http://css.sbcma.com/timj

Rod Socks?
 

"Tim J." wrote in message
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Wolfgang typed:
"Tim J." wrote in message
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...welding...Fun stuff, especially when you set things on fire. ;-)

Except when it's your own flammable self that blazes. :(

Yep, and I've got the scars to prove it. I was never actually ablaze, but
just just smoldering from time to time. Smells like chicken. :)

Wolfgang
who has been there.....done the dance.

Is that "The Dance of the Four Letter Words"?

Been a long time.

Hm.....let's see.....it went something like......

AAAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHH!!

SHHHHHHIIIIIIIIIIIIT!!

Nope, don't think so.

Wolfgang

Rod Socks?
 

Wolfgang wrote:
"Tim J." wrote in message
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Wolfgang typed:

"Tim J." wrote in message
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...welding...Fun stuff, especially when you set things on fire. ;-)

Except when it's your own flammable self that blazes. :(

Yep, and I've got the scars to prove it. I was never actually ablaze, but
just just smoldering from time to time. Smells like chicken. :)


Wolfgang
who has been there.....done the dance.

Is that "The Dance of the Four Letter Words"?


Been a long time.

Hm.....let's see.....it went something like......

AAAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHH!!

SHHHHHHIIIIIIIIIIIIT!!

Nope, don't think so.

Wolfgang

Ah! The hot slag in shoe dance. Ranks right up there with the River
Dancers. ;-)

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