The
Britts call them Rose Joints
Bill
At 04:06 PM 1/4/2007, Steve Shipley wrote:
>At 09:36 AM 1/4/2007 -0500, eric@megageek.com wrote:
>
> >OK, I have new theory that I'm curious if I'm right about.
> >
> >The theory is based on the fact that you can tell a "self-taught" mechanic
> >from one that learned from working with others.
> >
> >Here is the way to tell the difference, if the person knows the right names
> >for tools and parts, he learned from someone else. The guy that learned on
> >his own (and without manuals and such) has made up names for parts and
> >tools.
>
>I was watching Good Morning American and one of their new reporters
>was explaining the danger of using solder in water systems.
>
>Her pronunciation was sold 'er instead of sod 'er.
>
>I have a "book" on hydraulic suspensions where heim joints are spelled
>hymn, hime,and hyme.
>
>A very entertaining read. To quote the author, "I know that readers of
>this book will
>enjoy the clarity of hydraulics it brings fourth". Now if I can only find
>a book that allows
>me to enjoy the clarity of hydraulics it brings third, or second, or even
>first!
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