Here, in one of the greatest states in the southern nation, we have attempted to re-rename a roadway back to it’s original calling. It was called something then renamed to that of one now former U.S. senator who seemed to like to cause much uproar and bring disdane to her namesake. Such actions as feigning ignorance of the law, which she wholeheartedly supported, caused her to be promptly removed from office by the voters and caused the head of this named-snake to rear up ready to strike. The snake was promptly recaged and removed by its handlers for fear of a massive outcry by the d.o.t (& lack of money to fund such a program nationwide). BUT, this does bring up an interesting point – should the naming of a particular wood, of many plys, be renamed to it’s original calling now that the nemesis from which the name has hidden has fallen, many years ago thanks to the work of a former western president? I say that all woodworkers unite to bring about the long over-due and much needed reinstating of the true origin of this beloved species now plying the market under a falsely deceiving name!
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Eh?
Lataxe the discombobulated
dlb,
what choo smokin' son? I see yo' lips a'movin' but the words that's comin' out don' make no sense a'tall.
Uh, I thought it was just me !Thanks !C.
Err?
Doug Meyer
What the h.ll are you talking about?
Where is your since of mystery? Need I plainly spell it out? Surely someone will detect the purpose of the post. It is most worthy of a passed-on patron to have a memorial but while the blood flows, such decisions may cause consternation. Now that the great bear has long passed, it is time to return to the true origin of the species.The undisciplined life is not worth examining.
Are you saying that surgewood should not be called escalationwood?
Or not even augmentationwood?
Or are you going so far as to say that it must only be called winwood?
Unless you're the lead dog, the view just never changes.
Wow.
2 things:
Replace the old led pipes.
Use different glue.C.
Are you suggesting that Baltic Birch plywood was once called Russian Birch pywood? I had always understaood that Baltic Birch ply was made in various places including the Finland and Russia (and even N.A.), but never knew that someone pulled a "freedom fries" in the the stuff. Is it so that when the iron curtain fell, what had been "Russian" became "Baltic?"
Well as far as I recall it was baltic birch, so if this is what he was talking about I am still lost. But I think he is being way to vague for no good reason.
Doug Meyer
Congratulations! Baltic birch was named as such to hide its origin - Russia; which some felt that because of that, it would not sell. Since renaming is in vogue here why not set the record straight?
Hat tip to Mr. Meyer!
dlb
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The undisciplined life is not worth examining.
In truth someone else guess that before me.
Doug Meyer
what choo smokin' son?
Whatever it is, I'll take a half ounce.
Lee
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I've been buying plywood designated "Baltic birch" for several decades. Most was made in Finland, with some made in the USSR (my earlier purchases). Most that I've seen lately is clearly stamped--in Cyrillic letters--as made in Russia.
I don't think there is a giant international conspiracy to deceive anyone about the origins of Baltic birch, although your post suggests that at least one person was deceived for awhile.
Better put your tinfoil hat back on and have them up your meds!------------------------------------
The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools. -- Herbert Spencer (1891)
Alumuninum foil. Its aluminum foil.
Sheessh. Tin foil offers no protection against brain wave leaking out and being picked up.
Yeegods what a blunder! I hope I haven't caused the poor soul any permanent harm!
I stand corrected.------------------------------------
The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools. -- Herbert Spencer (1891)
Rich,They tell me that Aluminium foil works even better. Especially if you wear a colander over the top of it.Cheers,eddie
Oh, the colendar. Forgot about that! It's the Alzheimers, you know. The Aluminium skull cap is great to keep the aliens away, but when one chews on it and gets one's serum aluminium level high, the Alzheiners just gets worse. And I do so like to chew on the stuff. It feels so lovely with the amalgam fillings in my teeth!
Edited 1/22/2007 4:10 pm ET by Rich14
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