“A Welcoming and Useful Space”
Momoko Saunders moved to Portland in 2005 and couldn’t find a community bike shop, so she started one.
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“Cheaper to buy than resole”
When cobblers describe people, they start with the feet. Cobbler Bill’s founding story is one about ill-fitting shoes told by Bill’s wife, Maria.
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“Making a good piano great”
Marshall is a technician who works on high-end pianos, and focuses on grand piano playing actions
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In one local repair workshop, a year-round giving season
When it comes to compensation for his work repairing KitchenAids, Brett Stern has a unique perspective.
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Indigo Proof Q&A: Rain Delisle
Rain Delisle, founder of Indigo Proof Denim Repair, shares her thoughts on magic and labor.
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Investing in What Comes Next
Ethical consumption under COVID-19.
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JD’s Shoe Repair
In 2017, her business squeezed by rising rents in the Alberta District, cobbler Julie Derrick happened upon a unique opportunity
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Know Before You Go: Portland’s Tool Libraries
We visited Portland’s four tool lending libraries. Here’s what to expect.
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Lessons Learned with Mountain Soles and Outdoor Threads
Over the years, Mountain Soles and Outdoor Threads has fine-tuned their structure and practices in response to the needs of an ever-changing industry. Here are some insights into how these repairers continue to thrive.
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ReBuilding Center Q&A: Sam Serling-Sutton
ReBuilding Center Lead Instructor Sam Serling-Sutton shares his community wisdom.
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Save the World, Fix Your Phone
In a world where phone upgrades are abundantly available, choosing instead to service your device can be a quiet revolution.
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Slow and Steady: Sashiko Repair Stitching with KnarlyKnart
Open for business, covid or no: Kyndall Nelson of KnarlyKnart will mend your jeans for “cash, trade, or bourbon.”