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   JohnWW | Dec 02, 2004 12:00am | #1

   Is this a trick question?

   John W.

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   BArnold | Dec 02, 2004 12:43am | #2

   Rabbits work so fast they have time to do everything three times.

   Donkeys are slower and get it right the first time.

   (It's been a long day...)

   Bill Arnold - Custom Woodcrafting

   Food for Thought: The Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.

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   JoeWood | Dec 02, 2004 02:39am | #3

   It depends on how you define the word "Rabbit".

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   BArnold | Dec 02, 2004 02:59am | #4

   How would you define 'rabbit'?Bill Arnold - Custom Woodcrafting

   Food for Thought: The Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.

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   highfigh | Dec 02, 2004 04:28am | #5

   Rabbet?
   "I cut this piece four times and it's still too short."

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   BArnold | Dec 02, 2004 12:26pm | #7

   "Rabbet?"

   That's not what the original poster said...Bill Arnold - Custom Woodcrafting

   Food for Thought: The Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.

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   bones | Dec 02, 2004 04:54am | #6

   Is this like the question of "it depends on what the definition of is is?"

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   RMillard | Dec 02, 2004 02:33pm | #8

   L,

   I would have to say the rabbit, only because it would be easier to fit one for a dust mask. Finding hearing protectors for either one would be a challenge. Also the rabbit would be more productive, since they are known for their ability to make multiples.
   Rob Millard

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   creekwood | Dec 02, 2004 03:14pm | #9

   Rabbits have the skill to do the job faster, but everyone knows,  that at some point in time you must cut rabbits in certain projects. They do not appreciate this, and will sometimes undermine the quality of the work. This results in negative PR, and the press, being the way they are, are ready to jump on your business with a vengence.

   I've never heard of donkeys being cut in woodworking, so I assume they are safe and reliable. But I've never seen one in the shop, so I can't be certain. Be aware that both will bring PETA  officials to your shop.

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   Michmesquite | Dec 02, 2004 11:04pm | #10

   Since donkeys belong to the Equidae family along with horses, a donkey could be used as a minature saw horse, or saw donkey, if you will.

   Rabbits are part of the same genus, Lepus, with hares, and we all know what a hare can do to wet finishes such as polyurethane or varnish.

   So donkeys, hands down.

   _________________________________

   Michael in San Jose

   "In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted." Bertrand Russell 

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   jackhall | Dec 03, 2004 02:06am | #11

   Re "So donkeys, hands down."

   Of course your carefully reasoned concludion would have nothing to do with your political pary association would it?

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   Michmesquite | Dec 03, 2004 02:53am | #12

   Hmm...interesting question.

   Let me see if I can put the proper spin on my conclusion:

   Donkeys - intelligent hard working animals, faithful to the the herd. Able to carry heavy loads for a long period of time. (Democrats, maybe?)

   Rabbits - mindless procreators who think nothing of diving into holes (Iraq) with Alice (the 51%) following. (Republicans, certainly!!!)_________________________________

   Michael in San Jose

   "In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted." Bertrand Russell 

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   creekwood | Dec 03, 2004 03:26am | #13

   Don't forget, donkeys are notorious for being stubborn, only doing things one way, and sitting down and refusing to budge until the very end.

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   joinerswork | Dec 03, 2004 04:50pm | #14

   "stubborn, only doing things one way, and sitting down"

    creekwood,

   Sure sounds like a lot of woodworkers I've met!  Present company excepted, of course...;-)))

   Cheers,

   Ray

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   creekwood | Dec 04, 2004 01:33am | #17

   Of course! Seems like we're running into more and more donkeys, multiplying like rabbits. Maybe this means rabbits are also good teachers.

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   joinerswork | Dec 04, 2004 01:45am | #19

   creekwood,

   nuthin worser'n a donkey with a wild hare up its @ss.

   Cheers,

   Ray

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   creekwood | Dec 04, 2004 03:15am | #24

   LOL! Take credit where credit is due.

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   jackhall | Dec 03, 2004 10:44pm | #15

   Just as I suspected.

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   Michmesquite | Dec 03, 2004 11:52pm | #16

   What IS your problem. You reply with a thinly disguised sneer, and when you get one back in your face you act like a 3rd grade girl.

   You should start the weekend now, I think your brain needs a rest._________________________________

   Michael in San Jose

   "In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted." Bertrand Russell 

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   jackhall | Dec 04, 2004 01:41am | #18

   First of all, I want to make it perfectly clear that I went all the way throught the 12th grade.  Secondly, you are mistaken about my brain needing a rest.  I am at the very peak of my weekly brain cycle on Fridays.

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   Michmesquite | Dec 04, 2004 02:24am | #20

   "I am at the very peak of my weekly brain cycle on Fridays."

   Really, I would have guessed it to be more like a ripple than a peak.

   Whatever our collective, or singular level of intelligence this afternoon, let's all have a great weekend and start this foolishness all over again on Monday._________________________________

   Michael in San Jose

   "In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted." Bertrand Russell 

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   JoeWood | Dec 04, 2004 02:32am | #21

   Speaking about donkeys, or mules, anyway, check this out !

    

   http://www.pbase.com/conklink/the_mule_and_the_mountain_lion

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   ajm | Dec 04, 2004 02:59am | #22

   It depends on what the definition of better is.
   The donkey would take his time and make excellent projects. he would have to charge top dollar for his work and yes it would be worth every penny. but he would be broke and back to workin for juan valdez carrying coffee in a year. The rabbit could turn out hundreds of projects a week of inferior quality at very little cost, he would then sell them on ebay and Walmart for a huge profit to a clientel that cares nothing about quality. he would only have to work a year, make millions and retire on his own meadow with his huge family making sweet rabbit love to his women all day long...

   you gotta hate those silly rabbits........................

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   Biscardi | Dec 04, 2004 09:24pm | #25

   I guess the question is , "how fast do you work"?

   I am a hobbyist. My day job and responsibilities really make it hard to get in the shop.

   I find I work at things in fits and starts. I work at a good clip until I can't figure out how to proceed next. Then I will shy away from the shop until I figure out what to do next. So there are big gaps of inactivity followed by frenetic, late hour work. I usually  put off sanding as long as I can.

   I usually knock out two fairly complicated pieces a year that I couldn't possibly affoard to buy. Good thing this isn't my day job.

    

   Frank

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   jackhall | Dec 04, 2004 03:07am | #23

   Well stated.  Have a good one.