"David Harmon" wrote in message
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On Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:30:05 -0500 in rec.crafts.metalworking, "Paul K.
Dickman" wrote,
This supports my contention that in this chicken and egg problem, the wire
probably came first.

But the wire was made by drawing it through holes in a plate;
and those holes had to be drilled.

No, they're punched.

Paul K. Dickman

"There's a hole in the bucket, dear Liza."