You know you are a tech because...

[blackcat4866]

Re: You know you are a tech because...

I just thought of another one as I'm taking a thousand screws out of back panel today...

you know you're a tech when you can spot a screw or a clip on a patterned carpet from across the room

I check my pant cuffs first. Even if the screw fell across the room from me it will end up in my cuff. I never knew the magnetic properties of wool until recently. =^..^=

[CDVMike]

Re: You know you are a tech because...

hi all
you know you are a technician when you dont feel the blues,
you feel cyan

Man that gives me a case of Magenta Ass!

[fixthecopier]

Re: You know you are a tech because...

You know you are a tech because of the SCREWS... THE SCREWS ARE EVERYWHERE, SCREWS IN MY POCKET, SCREWS IN MY WASHING MACHINE, SCREWS IN MY DESK DRAWER, SCREWS IN MY TRUCK, SCREWS IN MY DREAMS, THEY ARE EVERYWHERE I TELL YOU, RUN AND HIDE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE, ...AAAAAHHHHHHHH


Damn I am glad it is Friday, been a long week.

[its_just_a_copier]

Re: You know you are a tech because...

I started this in the "are you a tech thread" and thought of a few more. Can you think of any?

You have thought about making glass table tops out of original glass

My old parts manager actually did this. He used glass from a couple of old Minolta EP450z machines. The man had toner permanently stained on his hands and typewriter oil in his blood. You don't get more old school tech than that!

[Akitu]

Re: You know you are a tech because...

I just thought of another one as I'm taking a thousand screws out of back panel today...

you know you're a tech when you can spot a screw or a clip on a patterned carpet from across the room

White plastic Jesus ring... Err... C-clip on the white vinyl floor... Tucked neatly away in the corner, almost as if it was placed there, nearly invisible to the naked eye, or anyone but a technician...

Ah yes, I remember the days of my sanity very well.

[Metalvoc]

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I just thought of another one as I'm taking a thousand screws out of back panel today...

you know you're a tech when you can spot a screw or a clip on a patterned carpet from across the room

[HenryT2]

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You may not be a ' REAL TECH ' if you have not ripped or torn a piece of clothing.

Back in the OLDEN days when we wore tan slacks, shirt, and tie, and you had to relocate or bring a copier back to the shop, it was sometimes a nightmare. Most of the time, your HELPER was the guy they just hired two days before. YEP , he worked the loading dock and did not know what a copier was. " Bless his heart ". Somehow it always happened: they would try to help and they would bump you, and spill either liquid toner, (or Heaven forbid), fuser oil all over you. { I'd rather have the ripped pants } .
I was so glad when we were able to get away from the FORMAL attire, to be able to wear dark pants , no ties , nice polo type shirts; it was almost a dream come true. At least the toner was not so visible, the fuser oil though.....well, that's another story.

Now, what we have is dry toner. Thank goodness it will brush off.

Happy Repairs Fellow Techs !!

[Akitu]

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Only ripped one pair myself so far... Fortunately it was at our own office so it was just a matter of jumping into the nearest vehicle and speeding home...

Our stationery sales clerks thought it was pretty funny though.

[prntrfxr]

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ROFL... I thought I was the only one! It's not something a girl likes to admit, but working in a tight space with a machine that has sharp metal edges when the covers are removed will do this to you.

I have had family members bring other pairs of pants out to me so I could change. I have learned to carry a small sewing kit (for popped buttons and it carries a number of safety pins), and an extra pair of pants in the trunk. I have also learned it is better to wear heavier twills than poplin or other types of material pants. Knees last longer that way, too.

[fixthecopier]

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Who hasn't? Fortunately for me it was during the days of suit jackets & ties.

It ripped from waste band to zipper. I borrowed the stapler off the secretaries desk, went to the wash room, and did a quick staple job on the pants. Warning: Take off stapled pants very carefully ... =^..^=

The trick is to ware underwear the same color as the pants so the small crotch rip should go unnoticed.

[Lagonda]

Re: You know you are a tech because...

Who hasn't? Fortunately for me it was during the days of suit jackets & ties.

It ripped from waste band to zipper. I borrowed the stapler off the secretaries desk, went to the wash room, and did a quick staple job on the pants. Warning: Take off stapled pants very carefully ... =^..^=

Been there, done that and found it advisable to remove pants before applying stapler.

[blackcat4866]

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...you carry band aids in your wallet instead of cond, er....condiments.

Condiments? For that emergency ... hot dog? That would explain the stains. =^..^=

[KenB]

Re: You know you are a tech because...

...you carry band aids in your wallet instead of cond, er....condiments.

[blackcat4866]

Re: You know you are a tech because...

Who hasn't? Fortunately for me it was during the days of suit jackets & ties.

It ripped from waste band to zipper. I borrowed the stapler off the secretaries desk, went to the wash room, and did a quick staple job on the pants. Warning: Take off stapled pants very carefully ... =^..^=

[ptrflrs]

Re: You know you are a tech because...

don't think i have seen any "wardrobe malfunctions" but has anyone else ever ripped ur pants while squatting down or snagged and torn clothes on sharp/pointy edges?