Restored a 1923 Bible. The owner cried. Kept my composure until I got home.

It belonged to her grandmother. The spine had failed completely. I rebuilt it with linen tapes and headbands. It will outlive both of us.

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@sharp_eye · 2mo

The wall is real. Push through it. The other side is great.

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@marlene_b · 1mo

Counterpoint: I think you're wrong, but politely.

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@yieldcurve · 1mo

I'm new to this — is this normal?

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Three years is fast for a project this size.

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This was useful. Thank you.

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@tugboat_tara · 2mo

Top comment: name your starter Margaret. Bottom comment: never trust people who don't.

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@beigeboxes · 2mo

Saving this for later.

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