Ken - no harm intended, but as someone whose posts trend to the scholarly, I found it odd coming from you.
True, they work and have been around for a long time - but to me it was sort of like saying 'well, wood has been used in buiding for X years, so if you are using wood, it will work'. I've seen some lap joints pulled apart and not functioning anymore, in stateside buildings that are mere youths compared to structures on your side of the pond.
Seeing a few other posts by the same new member to the forum I thought that context would be important, as it appears that he / she has little experience with the craft and techniques used.
No harm intended. Apologies for sounding short.
Last edited by bmike; 08/13/10 10:19 AM.
