Article: Machine workplace sayings.(shop talk)

A busy life at the machine workplace often gives us a chance to observe situations seen with regular frequency.

So here are some observations I have collected from various people over the years.

One of my favorites is Murphy's Law: Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong. This is only one "rule" I have seen in operation in machine shops over the years. To add levity to the day, here are some favorites:

Management's view of "machine workplace training"

* These guys should learn machining in two to three weeks, even though it only took me four years to get my degree.

Laws

* Murphy's Law--Whatever can go wrong, will.

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