"Brute force and ignorance" ... my dad used to say that ALL the time. BFI, we shortened it to. The joke now is that BFI is the name of the garbage compny out here now, so I laugh every time I write a check to Brute Force & Ignorance.
Other Dad witticisms -- more woodworking related:
I keep cutting this piece and it's still too short!
Measure with a yardstick, mark with an axe, cut with a chainsaw.
My personal fave, though, which is more truck-related, is The Redneck Torque Wrench:
Tighten until it breaks, then back off half a turn.
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Wonder what that emoticon would look like... hmm..
Damn, I'm on fire today. Another tool we don't have on the board yet is the tubing bender... for those making cages:
If any of y'all can recommend a good *animated* GIF program, preferably free... I see new happies in my future...
-- A