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[California]

Seeins how you are gooder a spellin than I am, tell me why the word pneumatic begins with the letter "p"

Ever heard of pulmonary - (some medical condition)?

What the **** does that have to do with anything?

My response to Bigtiller. Both begin with 'P'. Both derive from some Latin or Greek word related to wind, or breathe, air pressure, etc.

But don't worry about it, 'pneumatic' starts with the 'n' sound in modern English so you can tell them apart. Google will have more details on the root word if you're interested.

 

[California]

Happens all the time. And often when a nail hits a knot it curves right back out. If you are holding the piece too close to the nailer it easily can go into your hand.
In fact there are over 37,000 nail gun injuries every year. The only thing more dangerous are ladders.

The Ramset powder-actuated guns are as dangerous or worse. (fires a .22 blank to drive a big nail into concrete, used to nail down a foundation plate). Long ago I was next to a guy who fired one too close to a cutout in the concrete where a tub would be installed, the pin broke the edge off the concrete and ricocheted back out of the excavation. No injuries, but it could have been bad.

 

[MoArk Willy]

But don't worry about it, 'pneumatic' starts with the 'n' sound in modern English so you can tell them apart. .[/QUOTE
Oh, I'm not worried about it. Just confused by your answer.
You used the word pulmonary...it actually has the "p" sound, not the "N" sound.
You should have used the word pneumonia, or psychedelic is you wanted to explain the absence of the "P" sound.
Using pulmonary really doesn't fit the question.

 

[California]

You should have used the word pneumonia, or psychedelic is you wanted to explain the absence of the "P" sound.
Using pulmonary really doesn't fit the question.

Yes it fits. Bigtiller asked why the presence of letter P when spelling 'pneumatic'. (The reason is because both descended from a singular Greek root word).

Seeins how you are gooder a spellin than I am, tell me why the word pneumatic begins with the letter "p"

 

[3Ts]

Generally speaking for my purposes HF tools are just fine. With that said I am getting ready to pull the plug and buy a Lathe to make pens. I'd looking for honest opinions about the HF Central Machinery 10 in. x 18 in. 5 Speed 1/2 HP Benchtop Wood Lathe. Can anybody help?

My background: I've turned a number of things, my favorite is captive rings on a goblet. I have a Jet 1642 variable speed drive with lots of chucks and faceplates and other tools. I've done demos and helped new folks to the craft learn how to turn wood.

My opinion: The problems with HF lathes are:
- The spindle and tail-stock bearings are sloppy
- The spindle and tail-stock do not quite line up
- The work-piece cannot be taken off, an adjustment made and the work-piece put back on with any kind of resemblance to the original position

Now, having pointed these out, I will also say that the short comings can be overcome. I have done demos with HF lathes in the past without any modifications being made to the machine. My concern is that it takes some experience to be able to work around the short comings and a new user may become frustrated and give up before they learn the techniques needed. Before you buy a lathe, I suggest you find a local chapter of the American Association of Woodturners and they will help teach you and guide you in what tools you'll need to start. But, best of all, you'll be able to use their machines to figure out what works best for you.
American Association of Woodturners

Good Luck, it's fun!

 

[downsizingnow48]

I've used these HF shackles in lifting setups for several years now. (Badlands brand.) They are very nicely made and work well with straps to keep from damaging them. They were quite a lot cheaper than anything else when I was looking.

 

[MoArk Willy]

My response to Bigtiller. Both begin with 'P'. Both derive from some Latin or Greek word related to wind, or breathe, air pressure, etc.

But that WASN'T your response. Your response was "Ever heard of pulmonary - (some medical condition)?
You only included the derivative explanation AFTER I asked what pulmonary had to do with it.
I guess it must have been in your mind but never made it to your keyboard.
Don't worry...age affects everyone differently

 

[California]

But that WASN'T your response. Your response was "Ever heard of pulmonary - (some medical condition)?
You only included the derivative explanation AFTER I asked what pulmonary had to do with it.
I guess it must have been in your mind but never made it to your keyboard.
Don't worry...age affects everyone differently

You need to learn to read, sonny. And while you're at it, get better educated. Seems it didn't occur to you that pneumatic and pulmonary could be related concepts before you sat down to compose a snarky reply. Why bother?

Here I'll spell it out for you: Can you see the relation between pulmonary function (breathing) and 'pneumatic' air delivered by an air compressor? I think most other readers here would recognize they are related without having to spell it out like I have to do for you. To get more specific, this Wipedia link states " Pulmonology is synonymous with pneumology ... [both describing] respiratory medicine."

 

[bcp]

I rode in a Pullman once.

Bruce

 

[California]

I rode in a Pullman once.

Bruce

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