Mary Young (u/mary792)

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My family bible repair under a deadline shifted my thinking

Most folks say you should always hand stitch for a repair that lasts. I had to fix my family's old bible before a reunion this weekend. I used a strong adhesive and clamp method to save time. It was done in a few hours and looks solid. I know it won't hold like sewing, but it met the need right now. Maybe it's just me, but waiting weeks for a perfect bind isn't always practical. Sometimes a fast fix that works is better than no fix at all.

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mary792•3d ago

Hot take: That stiff neck after hours on micro-soldering isn't just fatigue

I learned this the hard way after a month of constant neck pain from leaning into my microscope. It started as a minor annoyance but grew into headaches that messed with my focus. My doctor called it tech neck, from holding the same position for too long. She suggested setting a timer to look away and roll my shoulders every twenty minutes. I also raised my monitor so I'm not looking down as much. These small changes have helped a lot. If you do detailed repair work, please don't ignore the early signs. A little habit adjustment now can save you from worse pain later.

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My family bible repair under a deadline shifted my thinking

Hot take: That stiff neck after hours on micro-soldering isn't just fatigue

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