weather is changeable in our country - with unexpected spring thunderstorms, frequent summer rainfall and dull autumn rains.So just need to have an umbrella.And, of course, he must be in good condition.So often carried out repairs umbrellas at home, without the help of the wizard.But look at the past: Who invented the umbrella, when and for what?So, a little bit of information from the story.
Brief History of umbrellas: from antiquity to the present day
Besides protection from the rain, umbrella, many are often used, hiding from the scorching sun.It turns out, for this purpose and were intended first umbrellas, which were invented in the tenth century BC.Around this time, dating back to the ancient image of Chinese mandarins with original fixtures overhead.Spokes and cane made of bamboo, and the "dome" - out of construction paper, feathers or palm leaves, soaking them with a special compound.In ancient Egypt, the pharaohs used exclusively umbrellas for protection from the sun.Gradually the subject goods has become a symbol of the power of the rich and noble people, often decorated with precious stones and gold.Repair of umbrellas trust only approximate.
But over time, the privileged position of the umbrella is lost and it becomes available to many.In Europe they have appeared in the XVII century, becoming a fashion accessory.Those who could not afford this luxury, took his hire.And only in the XVIII begins to use an umbrella as protection from rain and wind.At the same time trying to master every possible way to improve it by inventing the folding option.
In our time, as new ideas related to the umbrellas.Recently in the US have developed a new model, in which the pen was placed meteopriemnik informing flashing light on a possible change in weather and approaching precipitation.Since the first of the palm umbrellas and feathers gradually evolved into "the wonders of technology."
simple repairs umbrellas at home
By the way, in the most technologically advanced country of Japan cheap umbrellas, for the most part, are disposable.We used to use the same thing for a long time.
So many had to carry out minor repairs umbrellas at home with their own hands.What little damage there and how to fix?
- repair tissue.At the end of the isolation of tissue from the spokes, take the right color thread, folded several times.Then secure the fabric threading needles through the hole, but do not tighten too tight.
- small holes in the dome, formed by broken spokes, cover with matching cloth, applying glue BF-6.Weak strengthen rubbing, brushing the back of the hood with transparent nail polish.
- more complicated repairs umbrellas if broken spokes.They can be replaced using spare parts from the failed completely.Note that the size of the spokes must comply with the required, or an umbrella will not take shape.You can also try to cut a "spare tire" of wire.
Repair hood machine - namely, broken rods, power spring, retainer, at home to carry out difficult, as it requires certain skills and need special spare parts and tools.Therefore it is better to address to the workshop.
