[modeleng] Re: Re; dropping things

Did you ever notice that the floors in all blacksmith shops are dirt and 
never wood or concrete?  I remember the one at the GM&O's Iselin shops were 
of dirt whereas the rest of the shop floors were of wooden "brick".  Hot 
metal falling on dirt is not damaged nor does it cause the floor to 
"explode" as it would with concrete.  The floor in my shop is basically 
dirt, but there is a nice level concrete floor under the dirt or at least I 
remember seeing it 35 years ago when the house was built.

Jesse in gradually warming and ice melting Troy, TN US

From: "Kenny" <kenny.macdougall@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To:

concrete floor that is posh


It's an old gag, but when you drop your just completed, beautifully machined 
part on the concrete floor, is that what is meant by "ground finish"! Back 
in my box for another 10 years! Merry Christmas to all Ian

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