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01-23-2007, 10:50 PM
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Greatest Invention
To you, what is the most useful/handiest invention ever created for the Building and Construction Industry??
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01-23-2007, 10:55 PM
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Re: Greatest Invention
Tape measure.
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01-23-2007, 10:56 PM
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Re: Greatest Invention
Nailing gun
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01-23-2007, 10:57 PM
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Trade: decks
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Re: Greatest Invention
pencil
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01-23-2007, 10:58 PM
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Re: Greatest Invention
I think computer fits into that category.
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01-23-2007, 11:01 PM
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Re: Greatest Invention
I think the best invention was wireless internet so I can do my work and post stuff in this forum while I'm sitting on the toilet.
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01-23-2007, 11:03 PM
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Re: Greatest Invention
Leave that to a plumber!
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01-23-2007, 11:04 PM
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Re: Greatest Invention
Cordless power tools.
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01-23-2007, 11:19 PM
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Re: Greatest Invention
Ever?! The fulcrum. Recently? The Skil Saw.
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01-23-2007, 11:34 PM
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Re: Greatest Invention
Drywall screws! They're like duct tape on steroids.
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01-23-2007, 11:36 PM
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Re: Greatest Invention
Nails & Measurement Tape
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01-24-2007, 12:02 AM
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Re: Greatest Invention
sliding miter saw
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01-24-2007, 12:11 AM
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Re: Greatest Invention
i think the winner just got taken off.
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01-24-2007, 12:20 AM
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Re: Greatest Invention
insulated coffee mugs..
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01-24-2007, 12:23 AM
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Re: Greatest Invention
Tylenol
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01-24-2007, 01:09 AM
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Re: Greatest Invention
Gotta be Thumbs !
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01-24-2007, 01:16 AM
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Re: Greatest InventionQuote:
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01-24-2007, 01:17 AM
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Trade: Pre-title, carpentry, drywall, Andersen repairs, and pressure washing
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Re: Greatest Invention
Maybe you've all have it made and don't work on sites that don't have plumbing or lights, but I have to say the PORTA-POTTY
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01-24-2007, 01:25 AM
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01-24-2007, 04:11 PM
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Re: Greatest Invention
Sex.
Well, if what is supposed to happen does happen you are building a baby, aren't you? |
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