Hooray for Humpday Triviola

5/9/07, 1:57 PM #1

Thomas Skaggs
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Hooray for Humpday Triviola

In 1936 a guy in Salt Lake City came up with a product that became a big seller. Until then, this product was typically made of wood but his material of choice was rubber. This product is still available in wood and old ones are often highly valued. However, this guy's product started the advent of mass production of this product.

What is it?

Tom

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5/9/07, 2:21 PM #2

Dan Donaldson
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This question really quacks me up ;-)

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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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5/9/07, 4:22 PM #3

Verne
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When'r you gonna post the real question . . . this one's just a decoy.

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5/9/07, 4:47 PM #4

Ken Oakley-Sunny St. Cloud, Fla.
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NOW ISN'T THAT JUST DUCKY?

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5/9/07, 6:10 PM #5

Thomas Skaggs
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Answer *LINK*

First of all I refuse to put gold plating on Dan's unisaw. I find his boundless knowledge quite annoying! ;-) Same goes for the rest of you quacker heads!

The answer is rubber duck decoys. More specifically Deek's Duck Decoys. For you rubber duck lovers here is a link for more info.

Tom

Deek's Ducks

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5/9/07, 10:07 PM #6

Dan Donaldson
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Nowhere close to boundless knowledge, just good Google skills ;-)

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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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5/9/07, 10:08 PM #7

Dan Donaldson
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actually

it is also amazing how much you can learn from playing the trivia. I usually learn something new in some fashion on every question.

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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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