OK, here is one more for the season ;-)

12/23/06, 5:23 AM #1

Dan Donaldson
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OK, here is one more for the season ;-)

In the 1930's, the first modern artificial Christmas trees were manufactured. What was the main product of the companies that made them?

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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: OK, here is one more for the season ;-)

12/23/06, 11:59 AM #2

Ken Oakley-Sunny St. Cloud, Fla.
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WAG-

Bristle brushes or brooms

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12/23/06, 11:02 PM #3

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Aluminum foil?

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12/23/06, 11:27 PM #4

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I'm going to guess the main trunk and brances were wood? Could the needles of been cellophane, a wood product. Thanks a million for the week-end question. Dale

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12/24/06, 3:07 AM #5

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;-)

One of the main manufacturers normally made toilet brushes. There are probably some that could get some kind of a kick out of that, depending on what they think of artificial trees ;-)

Thanks for playing.

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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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12/24/06, 5:09 PM #6

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one of these days: I'll learn to read the question correctly, : ' >. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good day. Dale

OK, here is one more for the season ;-)

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