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Because the use of tools is what sets humans apart from the animals (except animals that use tools).<\/p>\n

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Back in the 80’s in Australia, a Triton Workcentre in your shed\/garage was proof that you were a serious handyman, like a DIY badge of honour.  Sure if you took it to a real worksite or cabinetmakers you would be labeled a weekend warrior, but many a house, verandah, automobile has been built, renovated or repaired thanks to the ‘Trusty Triton<\/em>‘.<\/p>\n

Inherited from his Father in Law, the Triton was Happy in Motion’s<\/a> reliable carpentry companion until he lost the locking pins. Purchasing a pair was totally impossible so he modeled himself up a couple in Solidworks, 3D printed them in Stainless Steel and he was back to work.<\/p>\n

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Of course no sooner had Happyinmotion<\/a> repaired his Triton he found the old pins in a dusty box…<\/p>\n

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“Anyway, at least I now know that other people can replace their locking
\npins<\/a>, should they do a better job of loosing their parts.”<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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