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One of my favorite short stories from Literature class back in Art Institute. ) Hey, cool I found an animated adaptation of the story for all interested.

EDIT looks like i should pick this up

My wife bought me a watch repair toolkit from Amazon quite a few years ago. It looked good from a beginner/novice perspective. Since then, I have amassed quite a few tools, both new and used, from sites like www.ofrei.com and www.esslinger.com, as well as used tools from eBay and local auctions. Putting together a watch tool kit is like putting together a workshop at home. You slowly collect tools.

Here are a couple of books which I think are excellent:

http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Watch-Repairing-Donald-Carle/dp/1602393575/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416239980&sr=8-2&keywords=watch+repair+books

http://www.amazon.com/Joseph-Bulova-School-Watchmaking-Training/dp/0918845211/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416240201&sr=8-2&keywords=watch+school+book+bulova

I have read both and learned something useful and applicable from both. I also look to Youtube for watchmaker videos on specific topics.

When you start working on watches, don't practice on one you like and has some worth. Pick up a few old, dollar pocket watches and some of those old travel alarm clocks. These usually go for a few dollars on eBay, and are perfect for learning and practicing skills. It won't matter if you break them further. No tears will be shed. Also, these are bit bigger than your standard wristwatches, so a bit easier to get into the habit of working on something so tiny.

The beginner watch repair toolkits are usually good for changing watch bands and straps, taking screwdown casebacks off, but little else after you start learning. The more you learn and practice, the more specialized tools start to appeal to you. I would caution against spending a fortune on brand new tools. Check eBay first, set a limit on how much you want to spend, and enjoy collecting tools.

Be careful - this gets addictive.

You might enjoy reading Eric Sloane's Weather Book.

Personally when I'm ashore I use predictwind.com and weatherspark.com, and when I'm sailing I use a barograph (like a barometer that shows pressure over time) and NOAA weather radio (over the VHF), which is invaluable. NOAA will give you a head's up to foul weather way before you will ever be able to detect it.

I can't find a citation for this, but I think you put a button in the middle and then line up the button holes with the strainer holes when sewing it back onto a shirt.

This might be the book to look in.

I doubt he'll be back for the same prices because he sold out so quickly and probably had nothing else to do for 6 days. Every other dealer nearby probably told him he should have charged more.

It's a lot of fun and requires a lot of looking around. There's plenty of stuff you see all the time but there are plenty of things you'll never see.

The man who wrote this book hits this show every time it comes up.

Actually there is. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0914293710?cache=e030f1dd67bbfe0aa262817c9d336650&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1405066022&sr=8-3#ref=mp_s_a_1_3
Keep in mind, though, Disney releases new pins constantly, many times comlletely unannounced, so its pretty much impossible to catalog everything.

Your problem could be a number of things which a timegrapher would really help you track down; It's definitely a must. It is possible, although unlikely, that your movement is running in beat with a good amplitude and it just needs the regulator moved a bit to slow the rate. It is more likely that the amplitude is low for a number of possible reasons and a little more data about what the watch is doing would give you a fighting chance of troubleshooting. You should pick up a copy of Practical Watch Repairing in the meantime. It is definitely practical and sounds like it would really help you sort out this movement.

https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Watch-Repairing-Donald-Carle/dp/1602393575

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Due to the visual nature of the language, ASL isn't something you can really pick up online. If you're not able to start a formal class yet - buy a dictionary and start memorizing vocabulary (focus on nouns) until you're able to start learning how to use and manipulate the nouns. I'd recommend avoiding CD/online language programs such as Rosetta Stone and others for the purpose of learning ASL. Its a spatial language and learned best in person.

Try: Random House Webster's ASL Dictionary or Gallaudet's Dictionary of ASL for a good dictionary. As a beginning student, they will be very helpful.

Also, do a bit of searching to find your local Deaf Club/Center. They welcome anyone with a genuine interest in learning the language and are more than happy to start at the beginning.

Here is a good website that offers some free online study. At least, I believe its free. http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/topics/students.htm

This book might be worthy of study for such situations. Grew up with it in my dad's book collection.

Any opinions on the free courses at http://startASL.com? I've made it to ASL 1, Unit 5. Just wondering if LifePrint or SignSchool are better courses.

Any recommendations on a print ASL dictionary? Was thinking of picking up RH/Webster's Unabridged.