The Fibering Squad

02/27/2024

Another couple sewing machines returned to service with their owners this week!

If you need your machine serviced or repaired, don't hesitate to contact us. We service all types, regardless of age.

We also have some refurbished machines available for purchase or rental, in case you just have a small project to get done, or don't want to buy a new machine outright.

11/15/2023

Greetings Everyone, from the Grumpy Woodworker!

As any of you following us are probably aware, we are very slowly dragging ourselves out of our COVID19 Pandemic hidey-hole.

And part of that dragging ourselves out is getting knives and tools sharpened up for use again!

So, do you need your kitchen knives sharpened? Have you been smushing your tomatoes, crushing your carrots, and tenderizing meat instead of cutting it? We are here to help!

We have some new sharpening gear that lets us work faster, cleaner, and put an even better edge on your blades then ever before, with regrinding knives to have a hollow ground edge, and beyond razor sharp.

That being said, here's our sharpening cost breakdown for those worried that it might be too expensive:

Basic touch-up: $1ea This is just dressing the blade edge to restore sharpness.
Basic Sharpen: $5ea This is taking a dull knife and hollow grinding it to restore the overall edge and sharpness.
Regrind: $10ea Removal of small chips in the blade, or slight reshaping, plus putting our ultra sharp edge on it.
Full Regrind: $15ea(with some exceptions) Reshaping the blade, taking out significant chips & dings, and of course, putting the slice back in your dice.

If you are interested in getting your knives sharpened, please don't hesitate to send us a message and schedule a drop off with us. We have a busy schedule, but we're pretty flexible about times as well, so just let us know!

Temporarily, our phone number is out of service(should be back up and running in the next few days.... Phone go Crunch.....), but you can still reach us via Messenger at any time.

Hope to hear from you soon!

-John, The Grumpy Woodworker

10/28/2023

What's worse than carving a jack-o-lantern with a dull knife? We don't know! 😅 What we do know is that it's time to sharpen your beloved knives, and with our brand new Tormech sharpening system it's a snap! Call to schedule now, and we'll get that edge ready for carving even the driest turkey. 😅

07/17/2023

07/10/2023

Accessibility means everything! We strive to make our space, and tools accessible to everyone.❤

07/04/2023

Things are happening 😱🥰❤

05/22/2023

This week has seen a Singer knitting machine, a modern Pfaff sewing machine, and this little gem come through the shop for service and repairs.🥰 We just love the beauty, simplicity, and ruggedness of older machines.❤ If your machine is ready for some tlc, no need to be shy, drop us a message. Tell your friends! And if you can, get out and enjoy some sunshine! 😃

03/26/2023

We absolutely love servicing your heirlooms, your trusty workhorses, even your rainy day bookends. This is a client's circa 1940 singer, refreshed, serviced and ready for another 80+ years of loving use. It came to us inoperable, save for creating custom birds nests. Timing set, upper and lower end gone through and restored, cleaned (with particular care for patina, lubricated, shuttle (long bobbin) tension corrected, upper tension disassembled, cleaned and rebuilt. Cost, $100. Turnaround, 1 day. Value, priceless. ❤ PM us to schedule a service or repair for your machine today. 😃❤

01/26/2023

We are now offering sewing machine service, maintenance, and repair in the Anchorage area. PM for details.

12/22/2022

❤Custom sewn in-house, who doesn't need project bags! A perfect Christmas or Hannukah gift for the craftsperson in your family. Buy local, support local arts and artisans. More to come. FCFS, Click images for prices and dimensions.❤ PM for more info.