A new Etch, and a new trick

8/4/04, 3:34 PM #1

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine
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A new Etch, and a new trick

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine

>Been futzing about trying to learn how to hyperlink. I think I done fiqured it out as I've sent some hyperlinks to myself and they worked. Thought I'd try it here as well, and thought I'd send a link of something of interest. Hope it works.

Todd O.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=13875&item=6111284470&rd=1

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/4/04, 3:41 PM #2

Ernie Miller
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Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

Ernie Miller Topeka

>That is a nice saw I have one that I carry in the van for when I go dumpster diving at the trim factory and the wood is to long to carry safely just a quick cut and an 16' board is 8' I allways leave the trim long but boards are a differant story. This morning I picked up 2 14' peices of white oak bar rail They stick out the back of the camaro about 3' but I can live with that. I prefer Atkins saws for my users except the #4 back saws.

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/4/04, 3:44 PM #3

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine
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New Trick-Take Two

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine

>CLICK HERE

T.O.

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/4/04, 3:47 PM #4

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine
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#%&*! it all!!

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine

>The link was suppose to turn blue! :~(

Worked in my tests to myself.

Back to square one!

I'll be back.

T.O.

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/4/04, 4:08 PM #5

Greg Sloop
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Re: New Trick-Take Two

Greg Sloop

>It worked Todd...

Don't get yerself all twitterpated. Get out the paper bag, and breathe into it for at least 45 minutes. If that doesn't calm you down, I'm not sure what will... *grin*

(In technical terms, I suspect since you've already "visited" that link the color is not what you expected. But it did work correctly, you got a link.)

Cheers,

Greg

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/4/04, 4:28 PM #6

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine
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No Greg

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine

>Ellis fixed it for me.

T.O.

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/4/04, 4:42 PM #7

Don Thompson - South of Miami
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Optional Link URL:

Don Thompson - South of Miami

>Todd,

Since you have raised the issue of links - why do you not ever use the "Optional Link URL:" and "Optional Link Title:" features on the Post Response page?

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/4/04, 4:56 PM #8

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine
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Lemme try that Don *LINK*

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine

>

http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=13875&item=6111647618&rd=1

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/4/04, 5:02 PM #9

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine
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Fiqures

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine

>I cut and paste and e-bay URL into the Optional Link URL block, but that didn't work either.

I'm tired

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/4/04, 5:10 PM #10

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA
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You've been had by the *LINK*

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA

>dreaded double http:// when you cut and pasted it into the link dialog box.

Saw etch

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/4/04, 5:44 PM #11

Scott in Douglassville, PA
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Try this'n sometime, Todd-O...

Scott in Douglassville, PA

><a href="http://pasteURLhere.com">Some text to link</a>

This is a hypertext reference tag. Useful if you're linking inline, or have more than one link for a post. The a stands for anchor, for what that's worth. Also, if you want to be tricky (or annoying, depending on your vantage), format the tag thusly:

The target="blank" after you paste the URL, which'll force the link into a new window.

Now I just hope all those stankin' brackets show up right...

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/4/04, 7:46 PM #12

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine
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Another Attempt at cut and paste *LINK*

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine

>This is suppose to be to a E.C. Atkins whatzit. Looks like a device to hold the two ends of a bandsaw blade together while soldering.

Thanks for all the assistance in trying to teach me this. I want to be able to do it just to make it easier to share info with everybody. I know that everybody probably knows how to cut and paste a URL, but just be able to click on a Link is so much nicer. I know that I like it. Also seems to me that it is a basic computer function and should be known, except of coarse to me, who is once again, as usual is a square peg trying to fit in a round hole. I have no desire to be tricky or annoying, tho I fear that I may being so. Thanks for your patience while I bumble about.

Todd O.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=13875&item=6111311038&rd=1

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/4/04, 8:57 PM #13

Ernie Miller
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Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

Ernie Miller Topeka

>Some days do you think you should just keep your mouth shut?

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/4/04, 8:59 PM #14

Ernie Miller
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Re: Another Attempt at cut and paste

Ernie Miller Topeka

>I think it is a jointer for saws? it might be for the big ones though.

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/4/04, 10:36 PM #15

Greg Sloop
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Re: No Greg

Greg Sloop

>Hmmm.. Well - poo on me.

I'll see if I can give you a tutoring lesson. It might be a day or two tho.

I assume you want it to act as it was when fixed by Ellis? Right?

Let me know.

Thanks,

Greg

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/4/04, 10:42 PM #16

Greg Sloop
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Re: Another Attempt at cut and paste

Greg Sloop

>I see Scott has done the tutoring...

Excellent reference. You might cut and paste that into a text file on your machine for future reference.

Don't feel bad about not remembering. I do computer work for a living and I can't remember how to do href's when I need to either. Everytime I have to pull out the cheat sheet and figgur' it out too.

(Disclaimer: I *don't* do HTML work on a daily bases - I've got some dignity don't I?! I'm morally opposed to those HTML "programmers" as many like to (mis)call themselves! What's wrong with saying you do web design?)

Cheers,

Greg

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/5/04, 12:32 AM #17

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine
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Ernie, are you kidding me?

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine

>Keep my mouth shut and miss out on the great taste of shoe leather, with just a hint of dog sheet, or pass up an opportunity to show the world what a buffon I am?--NEVER!

Besides, I think I'm getting addicted to dog sheet. ;~)

Ahhhhhhhhhh well, hopefully somebody got a laugh out of it all eh.

Looks like I've got the cut and paste method fiqured out---Thanks Scott, now I need to work on the other way.

Thanks all, especially Ellis, who e-mailed me off line and basically said "Flail away Toddy Ol' Man to yer little hearts content and I'll be standing by right here waiting to fix your botchery before you totally foul up my boards beyond all recognition". What a Sport is our Ellis eh? :~)

Todd O.

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/5/04, 1:48 AM #18

Dan Donaldson
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Hey Scott

Dan Donaldson

>The only thing that you have to watch when using the codes for the brackets is NOT to do a preview post, or it will change them all back into the actual characters and it messes up your post. DAMHIKT ;-)

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/5/04, 2:17 AM #19

Scott in Douglassville, PA
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Re: Hey Scott

Scott in Douglassville, PA

>I saw that over and over. Curious. But I need to preview. Compulsively. Just didn't know if it was normal or not for the code to revert to the <>...

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/5/04, 3:53 AM #20

Dan Donaldson
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Re: Hey Scott

Dan Donaldson

>What happens is that in the preview, the browser renders the codes into what they represent, and then when you try to post it, it is now the actual character which obviously does not give you what you want.

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/5/04, 3:55 AM #21

Greg Sloop
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Re: Hey Scott

Greg Sloop

>In these cases, I "edit" my post into a text editor, say notepad or some other.

Then I paste it into the browser window and preview.

It it was what I wanted, I paste again without changes and post. If not change the text editor copy and lather, rinse, repeat.

Cheers,

Greg

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/5/04, 1:03 PM #22

Scott in Douglassville, PA
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Reference...

Scott in Douglassville, PA

>This here's a pretty good tutorial and reference for basic HTML for anyone who may be wanting one. Not hard to learn; just need to start thinking in tags instead of formatting buttons.

And, I agree - I equate HTML with word processing. It's not that you're programming a computer to do anything; you're inserting actual formatting tags inline, instead of applying them transparently. It's text formatting. Period.

To me, anyway...

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/5/04, 1:17 PM #23

Ernie Miller
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Re: Ernie, are you kidding me?

Ernie Miller Topeka

>I agree with Ellis Flail away ToddO I'm in a better mood today and feal like laughing so Flail away I say

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/5/04, 1:53 PM #24

Dan Donaldson
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One thing

Dan Donaldson

>If you get into putting HTML formatting in your posts that is not a problem, but PLEASE remember to close your tags;-)

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

Re: A new Etch, and a new trick

8/5/04, 5:21 PM #25

Don Thompson, Cutler Ridge, Florida
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Re: Another Attempt at cut and paste *LINK*

Don Thompson, Cutler Ridge, Florida

>That worked. Now, if you write something in the Optional Link Title: box, like "Saw on Ebay", it will show up all purty, like below:

Saw on Ebay

A new Etch, and a new trick

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