Leather is sold by the square foot, not by the yard and you can't just buy what you need. You must buy the entire piece. Then there is the added cost of the leather stitching equipment.

Development costs are very high, especially for Isaac® since nobody knew how stiff the shocks had to be. We ran many computer simulations and several crash tests before we finally tuned the stiffness, something called the damping coefficient. To put this in perspective, the license fee for the computer simulation software alone is $25,000 per year. And don't ask what crash testing costs.

Many leather goods are made from the byproducts of the slaughterhouse, so while you may not be contributing to the destruction of animals, you will be contributing to the profits of these establishments. Some leather is purpose made, i.e. the animal is grown and slaughtered purely for its skin. The Nov/Dec 1991 issue of the Vegetarian Journal has this to say about leather: "Environmentally turning animal hides into leather is an energy intensive and polluting practice.

In the long run, disposable diapers will be more expensive than cloth diapers. The main reason is because cloth diapers are washable and reusable. And some say babies in cloth diapers potty train earlier than those in disposable! Most parents do prefer disposable diapers because of their convenience-and they are cheaper in the short run.

The main determining factor of a grade of leather is the origin of the raw hide. Hides from the Southern Hemisphere are more abundant and tend to show more of the natural characteristics of leather. They are less supple than hides from the Northern Hemisphere. Generally speaking, the higher grades of leather come from hides raised in the Northern Hemisphere. Hides come from all over the world, and are classified into categories based on their origin.

We do 3 qualities of the rough ‘clean-up’, or 24 grit grade for the regular big machine. Although we stock it, we don’t recommend the regular hire shop type paper, as the abrasive is too soft for such a large, heavy-duty grit, as this quality frequently breaks and blocks the machine. Overall it is also more expensive! You use 3 or 4 sheets to every 1 of our silicone carbide cloth belts.

Waxskin is an industry standard matte finish vinyl-based material, which simulates a leather look and touch. It is very durable, easy to maintain, and frequently used as a cost alternative to leather.

Each swatch of cloth is a ticket. Bring it with you to the Festival, and wear it prominently. Because our performances take place in a public park open to all, wearing your swatch lets us know you've paid. It's a tradition practiced at many storytelling festivals, and there's probably a story that explains it.

I cut the "blank stock" using a quilter's tool -- cutting mat, straightedge, and "Olfa" cutter (looks like a pizza cutter, but MUCH sharper). That way, I could cut through about 5 layers of cloth at once. Be sure to learn how best to cut fabric from a QUILTER, so you don't waste any cloth .

SpaCloth comes in two variations. The Yellow/Green striped and Pink/Purple striped cloths are gentler and suitable for everybody. The White cloth is a little more astringent, providing for a more effective exfoliation. It's perfect for people who really like their skin to feel clean, but may be a little rough for some. The White cloth's tighter weave is more expensive for us to produce and thus, it is slightly more expensive.

Cost is usually relative to the quality of the finished product. All polishing is labor intensive, however, taking the time to do the job properly can take considerable more time than a sloppy job. Keep in mind, the nicer the finish, the more imperfections can appear, a fine sanding scratch, or exceptional buffing lines may not show in a dull finish, yet can be dramatic in a finish with lots of clarity. Extra time is involved in ‘perfecting’ the finish.

The best thing you can do is throw away some items that you will not need at your new home. Anything that you plan on throwing away later doesn’t need to be moved. For more tips, see our Tips on Saving Money Section

There should be 8 pieces total. Four for the top frame that fits snuggly over the 4 pieces of the bottom frame to make a square.

V-400E, V-600, V-600CS, V-300 and V-300CS have 12 - 4 foot pieces per carton or bundle, enough to do 48 lineal feet of ridge.

That's because cheap shirts have polyester. Polyester is plastic, and plastic is harder and last longer than natural fibers.

Before wiping the pet be sure to allow for the wipe to cool down. DO NOT USE WHEN THE WIPE IS HOT. ALLOW FOR IT TO COOL DOWN FIRST.

Absolutely. Do not be put off by advice suggesting that using cloth while out of the house or while traveling is too much hassle. I have found that it's actually quite easy. When running errands, pack your diaper bag with a few diapers and covers, a few cloth wipes, some water or homemade wipe solution in a bottle, and a wet bag for wet or dirty diapers. It's just as easy as using disposables. For travel, pack as many diapers as you think you'll need plus a few.