Thursday Trivia

9/22/05, 4:54 AM #1

Dan Donaldson
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Thursday Trivia

Here is an easy one for you:

In commercial buildings, the doors always open outward as a safety measure in case of an emergency so people don't get trapped inside. Front doors on homes usually open inward. Why is that?

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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...)

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9/22/05, 12:56 PM #2

Basil
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So you can't 'jimmy' the lock so easily.

Other than that, I haven't a glue.

Basil

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9/22/05, 1:14 PM #3

Thomas Skaggs
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Makes it easier for the cops to bust in? ;-) (that happens a lot at my house)

Tommy

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9/22/05, 1:24 PM #4

Gary Camp, Bend, Or.
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Re: hinge pin location?

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9/22/05, 1:52 PM #5

Dan Donaldson
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Basil and Gary

Basically have it. There are usually few people in a home, so that an emergency would not cause a backup problem. Front doors of a home, many times have to be removed to get furniture into the house, and if the hinges were on the outside, a burgler could knock out the pins and get in easier.

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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...)

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9/22/05, 4:03 PM #6

Bob Hutchins in central Texas
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Also

It is more effective to prevent intrusion via a door being pushed than it is to restrain it from something or someone pulling it out.

BobH

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9/22/05, 5:08 PM #7

Ken Oakley-Sunny St. Cloud, Fla.
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So you won't hit a person waiting for you to open the door after they have knocked or rang the bell.

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9/22/05, 6:11 PM #8

Dan Donaldson
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That is probably another good reason. The stuff I read talked more about the security aspect, but your answer makes sense also. I would call that one good also.

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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...)

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9/22/05, 11:42 PM #9

Ken Oakley-Sunny St. Cloud, Fla.
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Thank you-- I keep hearing from my wife I make no sense!!!!

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