Correction to Gift Box Ornaments, Holiday Toys Ornaments & Gifts

[Rolf]

Is that level story on the level?
I would have loved to see the expression on the store clerks face.
That is really funny.

[will8989]

NO! Dale was just teasing me as I always give my husband measurements by saying "2 small lines past the 1/2 line". Yes, that would be pretty funny!!!

Betty

[lucky788scroller]

Originally Posted by Rolf

Is that level story on the level?
I would have loved to see the expression on the store clerks face.
That is really funny.

LOl, Ok, This probably shouldnt be posted in here, in this thread anyways as its really deviating from the topic, but, the level story..
First of all, Betty, I've met you, and I know your really not stupid at all. One of the many great traits in you is your cheerful ability to take a little teasing without getting all worked up or upset.Thank you for that.
Now, the level... Where I work,a torpedo level is used quite often, used for leveling the forms for precast/prestressed concrete.Its a job that needs to be done frequently, and a job simple enough its one of the first things a new hire is shown how to do, and it not only gets them involved quickly with the set up, but its easy enough it occupies them a little without guidance for a while so some of the more seasoned workers can tackle some of the more tougher jobs without interruptions.Simply stick the torpedo level to the steel rail (it has a magnet built in) and turn the turnbuckles to level the rails.Easy enough, right? So anyways, a few years ago this task was shown to "the new guy", and explained to him the importance and the reasoning behind it.All seemed well. The following day, after the forms were stripped and cleaned, it was again time to level the rails for the days production.So theres a job "the new guy" can do while some technical stuff was dealt with, so he was instructed to go ahead and level the rails.5 minutes or so went by, and "the new guy" only made it a few turnbuckles down the line. well, hes a new guy, just learning....give him time. a few minutes later, he walked up to the forman, and said " Hey, I need to take this level up to the maintainence dept, its broke." The forman initially thought Wow, this new guy is pretty sharp, he knows enough to take something to get it fixed instead of just fiddling around all day with a bad tool, then, the forman asked "Oh?Whats wrong with it?" The new guy proceded with... "well, its not working,theres a airpocket stuck in the leveling thing, and I dont know how to get it out .I tried shaking it, but then it turns into two bubbles for a few seconds, then it just keeps going back into one bubble. Should I take it up to maintainence?".. The forman said to "the new guy" , "Yea, just take it up there, tell them exactly whats wrong with it."
Although I guess looking back, the forman shouldnt have explained to him about that air pocket, and why it was in there, but we still laugh about that quite often... its like holding the head of a hammer and driving a nail with the handle.
So, yes Rolf, there WAS a story behind the level after all, and no, it had nothing to do with Betty !!!

[Rolf]

That reminds me of my Air Force days when we sent the new guy up to supply for a bucket of "prop wash"
Very funny Dale.

[Jim McDonald]

In the printing industry, we always needed a "type stretcher".

But, I'm still looking for a DVD rewinder!

[greatdane2]

Our favorite was a Sky Hook, and depending on who was in the tool crib it could get real funny. Back in the 70's we used to get guys that immirated from India. They would get in because the had a welding or mechanickal ticket. They showed real fast that they had fake papers. I had a welder welding a 3/4" round rod onto the side of a machine, I told him to get the welding rod that had a loop in the end to give him a nice weld all around the rod. The tool crib was in on this. The sent him to the mine manager for written permission because these welding rods were very rare and costly.
We had put with this fool for 2 weeks, the manager did not think it was funny. But we did not have to redo any more welds from this guy. They put him on day shift sweeping floors.

Alan.

[MetalEd]

Originally Posted by BobD

You nailed it Dale.

I tried to get the author to give me angles, but he feels strongly that his method is more accurate...

Bob

I followed the instructions in the magazine and then the ones posted here. His setup might be more accurate, if you have the angles for the first setup. But drawing the lines on a piece of wood (2x2x3...which way do the lines go? The 3inch?). Well, needless to say messed up a piece of Poplar following the magazine. I was confused from the beginning, so I used some cheap stock for the first attempt. (Cut the 2x2x3?) Saved the good wood for if it worked.
The "Guide Block" would be helpful for quick setups in the future, but having the angles for the initial setup would be great! Use a protractor to check the setup block/saw. The block is not the standard setup and may cause a lot of confusion, even though it is simple to the author.
I don't want to sound harsh, just wanted to put in my opinion. Wish I had checked here before I cut out the first set! BTW, I got my copy this morning.. after checking out every pattern, this was the one my wife and I both wanted to see first. I think it is a GREAT idea! Looks wonderful and I will enjoy cutting out another copy with the correct settings tomorrow morning (out of the good wood!)! Thanks Dave (design), Bob and all who helped before I had a question
MetalEd

[CallMeKelly]

Originally Posted by Rolf

That reminds me of my Air Force days when we sent the new guy up to supply for a bucket of "prop wash"
Very funny Dale.

Chem-light batteries
a yard of flightline
echo check
k9P (gross)
and the best ... wing walking... dude, you don't walk when it is launching!

ahhhh fun! Nothing to do with ornaments but fun!

I was getting a bad headache, reading these funnies is making it bearable!