Just realized I've cut over 50,000 yards of carpet in my career. That's a lot of seams.

Makes me think of the guy who installed our carpet, he was a wizard with a seam.

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Yeah, calling a guy a "wizard with a seam" is perfect. I used to think a seam was just a cut you had to hide, but seeing a real pro work changed that. The way they get the pile to lay just right so it disappears is actual skill.

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harper_foster7mo ago

Ever read that old book about the history of carpet making? It talked about how a perfect seam was the mark of a true craftsperson, not just an installer. That idea totally lines up with what @michael_jenkins39 said about it being a real skill. It's not just cutting, it's knowing how the fibers will settle over time. 50,000 yards means that person has seen every kind of carpet and problem there is.

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