Tom Nakashima typed:
"Tim J." 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. ;-)
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TL,
Tim
(... and what fun would roff be without a good cage rattle now and then?)
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