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    Old 06-22-2013, 04:47 PM
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    http://charlotte.craigslist.org/atq/3888165507.html

    I have never seen a machine with so much 'machine' . . .

    what in the world is this?!

    =))
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    Old 06-22-2013, 05:01 PM
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    This is an industrial machine used to make buttonholes.
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    Old 06-22-2013, 05:22 PM
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    Pretty impressive!
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    Old 06-22-2013, 05:24 PM
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    Pink Lady - does it *only* do button holes? or other things too?

    thank you so much!
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    Old 06-22-2013, 06:28 PM
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    Looks like something out of Terminator.
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    Old 06-23-2013, 03:14 AM
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    I hope it doesn't ever rust
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    Old 06-23-2013, 03:34 AM
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    That thing gives me the creeps just looking at it! Honestly, it looks like something Frankenstein would have whipped up in his laboratory/quit room!!
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    Old 06-23-2013, 04:44 AM
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    Oh I love the terminator reference!! Too funny ;0)
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    Old 06-23-2013, 05:43 AM
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    "WE ARE THE BORG. YOU WILL BE ASSIMILATED. RESISTANCE IS FUTILE".



    My LSMG had one of those in his lobby. I asked him how it worked and he pushed a button or controller and the machine make a fast noise and spit out a section of material with a perfect button hole. Took about 5 seconds to make the outline, cut the slot and advance the material for the next one.

    If I were in the Charlotte area, I would really try to own that machine.

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    Old 06-23-2013, 09:08 AM
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    Joe, if I can help, let me know. =)) I am between Monroe and Matthews, in NC.
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