"Doctor Evil" wrote in message
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"PC Paul" wrote in message
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"Doctor Evil" wrote in message
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"PC Paul" wrote in message

Remember the DIY credo:

"No job's worth doing if it doesn't require a new tool"

Who said that? Your local rip-off tool shop?


It's called humour, so I'm not surprised it's lost on you.

There is a serious side to it too, which is that someone who understands
the
craft of DIY (rather than being an outright bodger) will appreciate their
tools and realise when a specialist, or even just better quality, tool
can
be justified.

There are also craftsmen who will not pay a fortune for a one-off tool and
can do the job other ways.


And bodgers who use an unsuitable tool and cause minor environmental
catastrophes. I'd think they'd only lurk in a group like this though, to see
if they could learn stuff. Can't imagine one of them posting lots of duff
advice.

Personally I always use a sharp knife for wire stripping rather than the
specialist tools.. but you need to have 'the touch' especially when you get
to specialist coaxial or very fine wiring. Use the right tool and it makes
it idiot proof.