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From: guppie
Date: 04-18-2006, 07:00 PM (1 of 7)
I time my sewing for pay by using a clock--I set it to 12 when I start and then record both the start and stop times on index cards. This is very cumbersome, esp when the dog needs to go out for 'just a minute'! I saw threads of 'count-up' timers and stopwatches--I've never used either. What I want to be able to do is click something when I start a project then when I get interrupted, I can stop the time, but be able to go back to the stopped time to restart when I return to the item. Is this clear as mud?  I know there must be something out there that will help me keep easier time! Thanks._____________ Guppie Cathy
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User: guppie
Member since: 12-29-2004 Total posts: 43 
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 04-18-2006, 07:41 PM (2 of 7)
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The stop watch feature on a plain (cheap) digital watch will do that for you.
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 04-18-2006, 10:01 PM (3 of 7)
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A cheap digital kitchen timer will do the same thing. (if you're really daring you can get a 'company/business' time clock at Office Depot, Office Max, Staples. It clocks you in, out, whatever....)
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: MaryW
Date: 04-19-2006, 12:02 PM (4 of 7)
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I have a couple, bought them at the dollar store. Set it for the time you can spend and it sends an alarm when the time is up.
MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Carol in ME
Date: 04-20-2006, 07:38 AM (5 of 7)
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I have an Oster timer that does exactly that. Push button to start, stop, and it counts up to...99 hours and 59 minutes, I guess. I had to poke around for one because many only count up to one hour, and I often work longer than that. Oh, and push one button to clear. I made a little chart and put it above the timer, to convert minutes into percentage of an hour. It makes it easier to add up if I've been in a long, involved process. I got mine at the department store with the bulls-eye trademark. ETA: I also made up a sheet to record progress on longer projects---not overly complicated. date, work done, time elapsed, material expenses, and deposit and date. On more everyday projects, I make notes on the back of the original work order, the copy I'm going to keep. I would lose 3x5 cards. |
User: Carol in ME
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From: guppie
Date: 04-20-2006, 06:37 PM (6 of 7)
Thank you all for your help and suggestions! I'm hoping to get to some stores this w/e and find what I need. Guess I'm still back in the times that timers only worked for counting down the minutes and I had no idea exactly how stopwatches work, LOL. Thankfully I understand my sewing machines fairly well!  _____________ Guppie Cathy
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User: guppie
Member since: 12-29-2004 Total posts: 43
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From: guppie
Date: 05-26-2006, 05:03 PM (7 of 7)
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Finally got my stopclock a few weeks ago and it has made a huge difference (esp after I learned how to use it)! This definitely has improved my timing units and customer costs. Many thanks to all who gave great suggestions! Had to be away from you folks for awhile, now hoping I can get caught back up and participate more. Boy, did I ever miss you all! _____________ Cathy Cathy
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User: guppie
Member since: 12-29-2004 Total posts: 43
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