tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-195202362024-02-19T06:31:09.647-06:00Lindy WestonArchitecture & PhotographyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19520236.post-68422320681256957642022-08-04T18:06:00.007-05:002022-08-04T18:07:48.762-05:00Watch Me Draw a Post-Tension Foundation in AutoCAD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pXdl6o6T4rc" width="320" youtube-src-id="pXdl6o6T4rc"></iframe></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I am PTI certified and I know AutoCAD, so automating a post-tension foundation drawing should be fun. This foundation doesn't have all the information necessary, and it's a small simple slab, but the CAD program is demonstrated well enough. AutoCAD lisp routine that draws a post-tension foundation.</div><div><br /></div><div>Download the PDF here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1w2TN...</div><div><br /></div><div>https://www.instagram.com/north_texas...</div><div><br /></div><div>https://www.northtexashomedesign.com/</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19520236.post-34397094751033534702020-05-10T12:33:00.000-05:002020-05-13T16:46:29.567-05:00Video: See A Completed Home I've Drawn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've drawn thousands of plans. Often I draw either the architectural plans or the structural plans. The structure for the home in the video is an example of the latter.<br>
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<a href="http://www.lindyweston.com/2020/05/video-see-completed-home-i-drew.html#more"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comTexas, USA31.9685988 -99.901813118.1432418 -120.5561111 45.7939558 -79.2475151tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19520236.post-42709667287611942382020-02-22T16:46:00.001-06:002020-08-23T12:13:40.175-05:00This Winery Makes the Best Wines<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo collage of construction photos and drawings.</td></tr>
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If you are looking for a great place to enjoy wine, then this North Texas micro-winery is for you.<br>
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<a href="http://www.lindyweston.com/2020/02/this-winery-makes-best-wines.html#more"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comValley View, TX, USA33.4881671 -97.165012833.2762781 -97.4877363 33.7000561 -96.8422893tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19520236.post-60980189347178605252020-01-20T21:02:00.000-06:002020-03-21T11:13:49.995-05:00See This Project in a Magazine<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photos can be found in "Garden and Gun" magazine.</td></tr>
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The final photos of the project I was a part of can be seen on "Garden&Gun" magazine.<br>
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<a href="http://www.lindyweston.com/2020/01/see-this-project-in-magazine.html#more"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comUniversity Park, TX, USA32.8550377 -96.79759200000000932.828358699999995 -96.837932500000008 32.8817167 -96.75725150000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19520236.post-54030889139553277822019-04-21T00:30:00.000-05:002019-04-21T00:30:02.874-05:00Notre-Dame: How to Save It from Modernity<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The roof of Notre-Dame de Paris engulfed in flames.</td></tr>
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The destructive fire at Notre-Dame de Paris on April 16, 2019 was a terrible tragedy and many people around the planet felt a loss. The cathedral speaks to something of Western civilization, and it helps to define us. It follows that it is necessary to speak of the essence of Christian building, for inappropriate gestures and misunderstandings at large threaten the cathedral more than the initial fire.<br>
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I will try to briefly explain the danger by describing the difference in knowledge between medieval and modern.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Screen clipping of the abstract.</td></tr>
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I've finished editing my Ph.D. thesis, and I've received confirmation that the external examiners approved of my research.<br>
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The thesis, "Gothic Architecture and the Liturgy in Construction", can be downloaded online, and the link is <a href="https://kar.kent.ac.uk/67341/">here</a>.<br>
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I try to include examples of my photos in use across the internet, and the most recent example can be seen at <a href="http://www.toweringoakshaven.com/portfolio-items/casino-night/">http://www.toweringoakshaven.com</a>.<br>
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<a href="http://www.lindyweston.com/2018/06/see-my-photos-being-used-for-great.html#more"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19520236.post-20719429761170136042017-10-07T17:02:00.001-05:002017-10-07T17:08:03.158-05:003 Reasons Why I Love Drafting<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I've drafted hundreds of structural and architectural plans, and it never gets old or boring. I have been successful at finding problems and creating better ways of drawing on AutoCAD, so tedium is kept to a minimum. The repetitive tasks are completed quickly with lisp routines, macros, dual monitors, and programmable mice.<br>
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Essentially the drafting process is predictable and fast, which brings me to the first reason why I love drafting.<br>
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<a href="http://www.lindyweston.com/2017/10/3-reasons-why-i-love-drafting.html#more"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19520236.post-86997396503569224542015-11-29T20:27:00.000-06:002015-11-29T20:42:16.493-06:00With Local Grapes, The Newest Winery Opens <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A bottle of wine from a small winery, taken by Lindy.</td></tr>
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There is a certain satisfaction with being a small business owner, and I think it comes from knowing your customers. Small businesses are often part of the community, and business reasoning can move beyond monetary profit seeking. Great small businesses do well, as far as I can tell, when the product or service is seen as a delight. Even a "mundane" business can take on a new life of its own, when the entire endeavor is about friend helping friend.<br>
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<a href="http://www.lindyweston.com/2015/11/with-local-grapes-newest-winery-opens.html#more"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comDallas, TX, USA32.7766642 -96.79698789999997632.3496592 -97.442434899999981 33.2036692 -96.151540899999972tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19520236.post-63214310212477631912015-09-09T18:37:00.001-05:002015-09-09T18:37:38.251-05:00Read What Oliver Lee Wrote About the University SystemThe higher education system in the U.S. has yet to become a target of collective attention.<br>
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Most people think well of getting a degree, and making more money after graduation.<br>
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While some politicians seek to make the cost of attendance lower, there are grumblings from inside the institutions that things are not quite right. The system of cheap debt which funds the universities has created market distortions, and the consequences for many are tragic.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The San Geronimo Church built in 1850.</td></tr>
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The 7th symposium on <a href="http://www.acsforum.org/">Architecture, Culture, and Spirituality</a> took place last month, and it was amazing.<br>
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But one small thing was missing from the lecture series.<br>
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I noticed it, but couldn't do much about it. Instead I improvised at the time.<br>
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There were many scholars that shared insightful and meaningful research, but we can't watch it after the fact because no one recorded live video of the proceedings. A YouTube channel with everyone speaking is a great idea, but since one doesn't exist, I can share what I do have from the ACS 7 symposium.<br>
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<a href="http://www.lindyweston.com/2015/07/the-one-thing-missing-from-acs-7.html#more"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comGhost Ranch, 1708 U.S. 84, Abiquiu, NM 87510, USA36.3250443 -106.5042753999999836.321846300000004 -106.50931789999999 36.3282423 -106.49923289999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19520236.post-12201442046496638662015-07-05T17:48:00.000-05:002015-07-05T17:48:18.235-05:00ACS 7 Symposium: Seeing the Sacred in the Ordinary<br>
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I spent three years writing my thesis, and if you count my undergraduate and Master's degree, nine years in total were needed to finish what is essentially a book.<br>
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It only makes sense to share my work, and I was fortunate to find a forum to do so. It was sometime last year when I first heard about the Architecture, Culture, and Spirituality symposium. The symposium conveners looked favorably upon my written PDF submission, and granted me time to speak at the forum.<br>
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I'm not a very experienced framer, and it showed last weekend.<br>
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Of the construction skills I have tried my hand at, framing is not one of them, but I learned something recently. My task was to construct window sill plates for the most recent Habitat for Humanity home. It didn't help that I drafted this specific home's plan on the computer. I knew where the window rough opening belonged, but not how best to put it there.<br>
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At least I wasn't alone. The task was shared with one other volunteer; Alex. He didn't know how best to make the sill either.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I Drafted This Three Bedroom Residence.</td></tr>
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It's important to really enjoy your job, and there is something about digital drafting that I really like.<br>
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I often use <a href="http://www.3ds.com/products-services/draftsight-cad-software/free-download/">Draftsight</a>, which is a free computer drafting tool that I am familiar with. It's easy to use, and creating lines, dimensions, and text is very easy. Sometimes I commit to digitally drafting homes or other buildings that I am familiar with, simply for the fun of using a CAD program. Today I drew up a standard home that might be found just about anywhere.<br>
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I had the opportunity to visit a heritage site during recent travels to Britain. What I found was astonishing.<br>
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In the tiny town of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ightham">Ightam</a> is a medieval manor house, surrounded by a mote. Why is this medieval manor house important for Architects?<br>
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<a href="http://www.lindyweston.com/2014/12/why-ightam-mote-is-important-for.html#more"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comMote Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 0NN, UK51.254511699999988 0.2660859000000073151.23463619999999 0.22574540000000731 51.274387199999985 0.30642640000000732tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19520236.post-35551452558587929472014-12-20T10:16:00.000-06:002014-12-21T22:41:57.156-06:00How to Fight the Goddess Lethe with a Bullet Journal<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Bullet Journal with Sketches.</td></tr>
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Who is this goddess of the underworld, and why would anyone want to fight her?<br>
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This goddess is from the underworld, so it goes without saying that she might be evil. Lethe is the personification of oblivion, forgetfulness, and memory loss. For ancient Greeks Lethe (memory loss) was feared alongside Ignavia (sloth), and Limos (starvation), and this terrible trio lurks in today’s modern world too. (Except for Limos; starvation not so much, if you catch my drift). Today’s modern lifestyle requires us to remember everything and manage tasks simultaneously.<br>
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<a href="http://www.lindyweston.com/2014/12/how-to-fight-goddess-lethe-with-bullet.html#more"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comDallas, TX, USA32.7802618 -96.80097810000000932.3532568 -97.446425100000013 33.2072668 -96.1555311tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19520236.post-55427846155997462092014-09-01T20:40:00.005-05:002014-12-20T16:41:41.804-06:00Status Update 4: The Spec House is Complete<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo of the Spec House Kitchen.</td></tr>
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Seeing the finished product after months of construction is exciting, and the result is amazing. The material finish looks great, and could be included in a glossy architectural magazine. The house is very well built, and I'm happy to share the photos I took of the project.<br>
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<a href="http://www.lindyweston.com/2014/09/status-update-4-spec-house-is-complete.html#more"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19520236.post-32009314568589095432014-03-04T21:19:00.000-06:002014-12-20T16:41:56.251-06:00Status Update 3: Spec House Construction<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front Elevation showing garage and porch entry.</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.lindyweston.com/2014/03/status-update-3-spec-house-construction.html#more"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comOklahoma, USA35.0077519 -97.09287699999998728.3808174 -107.42002549999998 41.6346864 -86.7657285tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19520236.post-39655255589853841802014-01-07T22:52:00.000-06:002014-01-12T23:22:21.714-06:00How I Know the Architecture Job Market is in the Toilet<br>
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The architecture profession has never recovered from the economic crash of 2008.<br>
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Despite numerous reports that job prospects are picking up, and the profession might be rebounding, the number seeking design and drafting work is high. For those starting out in the architecture profession the outlook is dismal. <a href="http://money.cnn.com/2012/01/04/news/economy/unemployment_college_major/">A recent report on the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce found the unemployment rate to be 14% for architects</a>. The job outlook is not good, despite numerous blog posts and online articles that suggest strategies for landing that elusive design position.<br>
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<a href="http://www.lindyweston.com/2014/01/how-i-know-architecture-job-market-is.html#more"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comDallas, TX, USA32.7801399 -96.80045109999997532.3531349 -97.44589809999998 33.2071449 -96.155004099999971tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19520236.post-27310492929467665392014-01-06T21:14:00.002-06:002014-01-08T10:57:52.911-06:00Status Update 2: Spec House Construction<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front elevation of the spec house.</td></tr>
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Want to know how the spec house is progressing? Here are <i>even more</i> photos to document the construction.<br>
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<a href="http://www.lindyweston.com/2014/01/status-update-2-spec-house-construction.html#more"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19520236.post-32124970688769218882014-01-04T23:44:00.001-06:002014-01-04T23:44:41.342-06:00Around the Web: Construction Tool-belts and Tool-bags<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My tool-bags which hold hardware and trade tools.</td></tr>
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My <a href="http://www.lindyweston.com/2013/11/the-tools-i-use-for-electrical-services.html">recent post about the tool-bag and tools</a> I use was featured on not one, but two construction / design websites.<br>
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The first can be seen at <a href="http://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/an-electricians-bag/">Bob's website</a>, and the second can be seen at <a href="http://www.buildingmoxie.com/2013/12/2013-parade-of-toolbelts/">JB's</a>. I wanted to thank Bob and JB, and to say how excited I was to be included on their websites. Each has an active community of like-minded and enthusiastic followers, and seeing my contribution to successful hubs of information made my day. <br>
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I didn't include my tool belt description in my prior post, but I will do so here for those interested.<br>
<a href="http://www.lindyweston.com/2014/01/around-web-construction-tool-belts-and.html#more"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comDallas, TX, USA32.7801399 -96.80045109999997532.3531349 -97.44589809999998 33.2071449 -96.155004099999971tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19520236.post-87228199282524435522013-12-15T15:09:00.000-06:002013-12-15T15:17:35.141-06:00One Student Project From Years Ago<br>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">This garden pavilion was completed as part of a educational exercise. Each numbered wood panel was cut to allow for a connection with other panels, in a simple mortise and tenon system.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I don't have many projects from my time as a student in a school of architecture, but one I have managed to keep is the temporary garden pavilion. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I have the simple drawings, and the photographs I took at the time too. Even though it is a very basic structure that doesn't serve any function particularly well, the project does demonstrate a straight forward solution using a well known material; <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium-density_fibreboard">MDF</a>. It was successful as a student project because it reflects the urban context, and architecture professors love context. My small structure echoed the building next to it, so I received a top mark this time. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Installation progression clockwise from top right.</td></tr>
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Have you ever seen a 480 volt, three phase arc flash?<br>
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I haven't, and I don't really want to either. Luckily there was no risk of an arc flash during this project because the power circuit can only be completed by the electrical company, after the final inspection. I found a <a href="http://youtu.be/-iClXrd50Z8">youtube video of an arc flash</a>, but there was nothing but safe operating procedure during the installation of a new 480 volt service.<br>
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<a href="http://www.lindyweston.com/2013/12/how-we-installed-new-480-volt.html#more"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comDallas, TX, USA32.7801399 -96.80045109999997532.3531349 -97.44589809999998 33.2071449 -96.155004099999971tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19520236.post-31513636281376288052013-11-24T18:03:00.002-06:002013-11-24T18:11:26.588-06:00The Tools I Use For Electrical Services<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I find doing a job well deeply rewarding.<br>
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Accomplishing a task, however seemingly menial, is intrinsically satisfying. Of course I couldn't complete the electrical tasks asked of me without the right tools for the job, and I value tools that are in good working condition. Feeling a well made tool in hand while tightening couplings, or stripping wire, or tightening screws is one small perk of the electrical trade.<br>
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What tools do I have in my bag?<br>
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<a href="http://www.lindyweston.com/2013/11/the-tools-i-use-for-electrical-services.html#more"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comDallas, TX, USA32.7801399 -96.80045109999997532.3531349 -97.44589809999998 33.2071449 -96.155004099999971tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19520236.post-57882823863738977402013-11-16T23:32:00.002-06:002013-11-16T23:34:52.549-06:00Status Update: Spec House Construction<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Want to know how the spec house is progressing? Here are some photos to document the construction.<br>
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