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Old 11-03-2017, 10:01 AM
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"Why are you using a hand squeezer?" Bought a pneumatic squeezer shortly after and this ended up being one of the best tool investments I made.
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Old 11-03-2017, 10:02 AM
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Old 11-03-2017, 01:19 PM
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"We're trying to get to Denver*, not Mars."

"This is not Rocket Science"

"When you buy the best tool, you only cry once."






*Denver from here it's probably like Mars, but the quote runs
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Old 11-03-2017, 03:19 PM
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If my magic works, this will be in "Tips" ....or it will be vaporized in the transfer....
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Old 11-03-2017, 04:15 PM
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If the parts don't fit..... you have read the instructions wrong

Q: Why do you want to build an airplane ?

A: Because I want an RV

Wrong answer

B: Because I want to build an airplane

Right answer
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Old 11-03-2017, 04:54 PM
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Old 11-03-2017, 05:42 PM
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Amen to every post. This has probably been my favorite post on this forum and can see inside each post during my build.
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Old 11-03-2017, 07:25 PM
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LISTS....

1. keep you focused, not overwhelmed
2. break a big job into small tasks
3. keep you organized when Van's instructions end
4. fit into your wallet or on your shop wall
5. allow you to cross off items after they are completed and that just feels good
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Old 11-03-2017, 08:20 PM
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Old 11-03-2017, 08:24 PM
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I printed a list for every task large or tiny for every weeks task for 5years. At the end of the week I printed a new one starting with the task I didn't get to from the previous week and new task I wanted to get done. I threw all the old list away each week, wished I had kept them in a binder. Would have made a fascinating map of progress to go along with all the photos I took of every step along the way!
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