If it weren't meant to be "serviced at home" they would not have used phillips screws

[WR Moore]

I worked with a number of engineers and in a couple of cases was chosen to "advise" newby engineers on their first field assignment. I noted that the later crops seemed oddly lacking in what most would consider basic mechanical concepts.

So far as design engineers are concerned, many seem more interested in demonstrating a grasp of available technology than they are in the practicality of using it.

 

[BKLooney]

So does anyone know anything about Ideal 2502 shredders???

Well...I didn't, but I do now...stay away from them with Phillips screwdrivers...

 

[Rustyt1953]

When all else fails...

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

LOVE the thread drift into engineering!
Shredder is in the hospital-will update as developments warrant. Have priced a new one a 2503-surprisingly reasonable price of $900 delivered-so no wwe wait and see

 

[raljr1]

I once wrote an article on how to prepare a resume. I said in the article that you should proofread your resume twice. I also said if you are an engineer, get your mother to proof read it for you.

 

[s&wchad]

I once wrote an article on how to prepare a resume...

I also said if you are and engineer, get your mother to proof read it for you.

What engineering schools did you attend!

 

[raljr1]

What engineering schools did you attend!

40 years managing in machine and fabricating shops. Did not get a degree at all until 2007, then just business and management. Had dozens of engineers work for me over the years, and I have tremendous respect for most of them. Some of the best could not write a grammatically correct sentence, but could design most anything you asked.

And most of them had a sense of humor.

Robert

 

[NYlakesider]

OP if they realy did not want you to open it they would have used that hermetically sealed oyster or clamshell hard-to-open security plastic casings that surrounds a wide array of goods at the big boxes.

 

[jeffrefrig]

Caje, I'm sure you know, or knew, that unplugging that thing 1st is usually a good idea; I believe that would be part of the "manufacturer's suggestions." A jumper wire across a safety switch is called an "engineered by-pass."
$900 for a new evidence destroyer? I'm sure you are keeping track of your repairman's fees for your taxes, and fire is good; evidence is bad. Good luck in your repairs. A wise man said, to "endeavor to persevere."

 

[nicky4968]

I paid my proofreader 50 cents a page. A good patent case or asbestos case could cost me thousands. (I did make money, worry not).
Pam was worth every penny.
Going rate was 25-30 cents a page.

 

[Golddollar]

I paid my proofreader 50 cents a page. A good patent case or asbestos case could cost me thousands. (I did make money, worry not).
Pam was worth every penny.
Going rate was 25-30 cents a page.

When I was working I would always let something sit for awhile and do something else before getting back to proofread the newly created document. I guess being a Luddite I never trusted myself to review a document on a computer screen. I always had to print it out and sometimes use a ruler or similar tool to study the printout line by line. Now that I'm retired I let my draft of the Commission meeting minutes sit overnight before I proofread. I certainly take advantage of spell checking systems, but it's amazing how many things slide by the spell check, so I print it out and proofread the document at least once.

 

[Skeet 028]

After all those years of study etc I worked on one building(for a "friend") setting up HVAC and fire alarm sprinkler systems... Once was more than enough. The builders don't want to follow specs and laws. But in any case they did...after the inspectors told 'em they had to. Didn't need any more headaches like that again.

 

[Rustyt1953]

 

[raljr1]

What engineering schools did you attend!

You designed some pretty complex machinery.