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Think Twice, Cut Once
The saw is one of the oldest carpentry tools in the world. Records documenting their use date back to ancientEgypt. No records however have been found indicating when the adage of measure twice cut once found its way into the construction lexicon. My guess would not long after the first saw was invented.
The saw had remained basically unchanged until modern times when they were able to be manufactured. The greatest innovation taking place in the 20th century with the introduction of the electric powered saw. Electric power spawned the creation of new types of saws. Specialty tools that made cutting not only easier, but quicker.
Electric powered saws also had the unforeseen consequence of providing for new levels of spectacular hacking.
While inspecting the floor structure in the basement of an older house I happened upon an interesting construction choice.
Floor structure seems at times to be the bane of plumbers and more often wannabe plumbers. All those boards obstructing a clear run for pipes. What's a contractor to do?
Go to the tool box and find the electric powered saw of course. Modern construction technology at it's best.
And worst.
Floor structure can be cut or drilled. Cutting and ... more

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