Sewing Machine Magic

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Junkyard Wars audition tape (successful!). Ever wonder how a sewing machine works? See a larger than life model constructed, and the operation played thru.
Nerds speak - Have a Nerd speak at your next event. Or host your own Junkyard Wars style competition - Makes a great team building exercise. Details at http://www.the-nerds.org/lecture.html

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Loved it!! ( 1 year ago by scubagirl608)

Loved it!!

Thanks - now I ... ( 1 year ago by Gerdette)

Thanks - now I finally understand the bobbin mechanism on my machine. Kids would benefit soooo much from being taught this way - brilliant!!!!!!

That was really ... ( 1 year ago by TheCoolMom)

That was really great. I'm glad you guys did this - it will be great for kids or anyone who doesn't understand just how a sewing machine works to see. Keep it up!
The Cool Mom

I think "the bobbin ... ( 1 year ago by ladyflyingace)

I think "the bobbin" is hot. : ) you can come dumpster diving with me anytime.

Sweet mullet Crash!! ( 1 year ago by afftonpimp)

Sweet mullet Crash!!

Junkyard wars was ... ( 1 year ago by fredgilman)

Junkyard wars was my favorite TV show growing up. You guys were the best! I finally understand how a sewing machine works! Thank you fellas!

The intent was/is ... ( 1 year ago by Oldpqlyr)

The intent was/is noble. Rehearsal and better camera work would definitely enhance the segments i.e. More thought needs to go into planning the shots for clarity for the audience AND fundamental photo techniques -like don't center-frame a speaker's face (what's with all the ceiling?)- and basic post production techniques -like deal with the "CAMERA CALIBRATION" and 'TRACKING" messages in the final release-. Have you done any others, NERDS? If not... make some! I'd love to see 'em.

This wasn't a ... ( 1 year ago by rjnerd)

This wasn't a general purpose video, it was an audition tape thrown together on very short notice. It served its purpose, it got us to the short list for auditions. As a result, we did 4 episodes of the show "Junkyard Wars" ("Scrapheap Challenge" outside the US.) The unrehearsed component was part of the point, the real show isn't rehearsed either. Since it happens to be amusing, and somewhat educational, I put it up here.

Too cool, guys! ... ( 1 year ago by Oldpqlyr)

Too cool, guys! Like what once was so eloquently exhorted on a Monty Python flick, "You lucky, lucky b******s." What fun! Thanks.

Spectacular and fun! ( 1 year ago by cameramaam)

Spectacular and fun!

Hey I have been ... ( 11 months ago by Saraswatiji)

Hey I have been sewing ALL my life and now I finally get what happens in there...very cool!
THanks!

Thats fantastic,a ... ( 11 months ago by Chopper894)

Thats fantastic,a super training video. Im in the industrial sewing machine business. Now if you can make a 301 lockstitch machine that works without a bobbin, you can write your own cheque and I will sign it. Deal?

Great video, guys. ... ( 10 months ago by thejumpsuitman)

Great video, guys. Wish I had a braintrust of friends I could work with, but I'm a lone genius! LOL.

FANTASTIC idea, ... ( 9 months ago by coquetscache)

FANTASTIC idea, thanks lots!

I have been sewing ... ( 8 months ago by ugeenbenhemmer)

I have been sewing for 40 years but I have seen a sewing machine like that. That was fantastic and very entertaining. thanks !!!!

Can you take my ... ( 6 months ago by clearskyblue)

Can you take my trousers up a few inches.

You do realize that ... ( 6 months ago by rjnerd)

You do realize that the bobbin is a spool of CAT-5 ethernet cable...

That was ... ( 4 months ago by TomaLevine)

That was tremendously useful, guys! I actually used it to research the mechanism of a sewing machine for a professional illustration project, and I understand the process I'm illustrating a lot better now. Thanks!

I have been ... ( 4 months ago by holycrap1110)

I have been wondering how it works for a while now, THANK YOU!

bunch of nerds... ... ( 3 months ago by antijelly)

bunch of nerds... lol
i actually liked this! yes, i did wonder how sewing machines worked. olol

good job! thanks ... ( 3 months ago by kimmarie801)

good job! thanks foe sharing!

This was a great ... ( 2 months ago by fairygodmothercoach)

This was a great explanation! I embedded it into my Grandma's Sewing Cabinet blog.

delicate delicate ... ( 2 months ago by kjlamerg978)

delicate delicate bunny ready to bare it all
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thanks. this video ... ( 6 days ago by c2thew)

thanks. this video would definitely delight kids in middle school. good job guys

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