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Discussion in 'Steam Traction' started by jamieP, Jan 28, 2009.

  1. Jimc

    Jimc Part of the furniture

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    I've heard it said that the difference between an amateur mechanic and a professional is that the professional knows which hammer to use and how hard.
     
  2. tamper

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    I was always led to believe it went...

    If at first you don't succeed,
    use a bigger hammer.

    If then you don't succeed,
    let some other bu**er do it.
     
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    Steve Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    I lead(?) a dedicated team of amateur fitters. In my role I flit from job to job overseeing progress and quite often they can't shift something, be it a nut, or whatever. Usually, my first request is pass the hammer. If they say they haven't got one, my response is invariably: 'Coming to a job without a hammer. Call yourself a professional?'
    My definition of a professional v an amateur is that a professional knows how to rectify his mistakes.....
     
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    In the carpentry world that goes..

    "Don't worry sir, we can easily fix that with a headed metal dowel pin."
     
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    Steve Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Us engineers would use one with a thread on it. Modern ones have a cross on them so you know where to aim the hammer!
     
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    Readers of these posts should be aware that all the quotes come from the book

    Spanner, Screwer, Lever and Bolt by Ivor Bigun and available in 'lay flat' format.
     

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