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I had been looking at the giant box which contained the super deluxe rug shampooer I recently purchased. I have walked by it for about two weeks. Okay, today is the day I will put it together. I did put a vacuum cleaner together ages ago, so how difficult could this be? Yeah, right. I fixed my crashed computer and other little things requiring a tightened screw here and there. I do have a tool box, though a little dusty. Craftsman, of course. I took ALL the parts and pages of instructions out of the box. At that point I was tempted to put every thing back into the box and get a friend to "help" me. I even considered taking it back to the store for help. I know, kind of a sissy idea! So not me! Moving forward, I needed a Phillips head screwdriver which I had. Okay, this is a good thing. (Who was Phillip anyway?) After many attempts, I got the main pieces together with a snap! Then in shock, I had no hoses as referred to in the directions. I looked in the box---empty. Now what? A few choice words came to mind......but were not spoken....does that count? Then,with a revelation and a smile...my model did not have hoses! Priceless. I did know a nut from a bolt, but was undecided how the nut should go into place with the bolt on the machine.I can say all is holding together so I was lucky....or correct! Lastly, it was a little scary as I tried to move sections that were to snap apart without forcing them or cracking them. Yikes. All is well, nothing leaks and it is holding together...so far.  Do I wish there had been a "handy man" nearby? You bet I do, but the satisfaction I felt having done it myself was worth the angst. Is it fair that men are usually the ones that do these things for us gals...no, but it is very nice and appreciated. Is this like a woman helping a man cook or wrap a present? Hmmmm. I am happy to report no fingernails were broken in this endeavor. Now, where is that electric table saw.....I have some French bread that needs slicing..........  Love those power tools!`authoress Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. ~ George Washington ~ |
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 7/12/2009 4:43 pm |
I hear ya, sister! I am tool-challenged, as well. That's why my treadmill is still sitting in the box...since February. I took one look at the instructions and haven't stopped laughing since. By the way, drills are wonderful for aerating the soil. Just a little handywoman tip from me to you. LOL
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 7/12/2009 5:56 pm |
Yeah, I HATE the instructions you get with things these days.. Six different languages, with pictures & directions to put 20 different models together. You have to decide which model is the one you have. So frustrating! Makes ya want to slap somebody, and say bad words too. Oh, SingToMySoul, Go green, and use your tall, spike highheels, to aereate your soil.. Good exercise too.. So lots of benefits for ya!
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7/12/2009 7:59 pm |
There are two types of screwdrivers... Plus and minus. - There's a Truth out there somewhere!
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7/12/2009 8:13 pm |
Phillips invented a screw that had an X and not a slot, that could take more torque without slipping, for a tighter fit, and easier to use, for use in assembly line type manufacturing.....back in the 30's And that's the rest of the story
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7/12/2009 8:54 pm |
Bravo! .. but I always seem to have some bolts or nuts left over... and have lost the screwdriver....
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