Etymology lesson of the day: silversmiths made silver vessels and jewelry. Tinkers repaired them by soldering. They used a disposable rag to keep the solder from going where they didn’t want it to go. The rag would get ruined after several uses. This rag is known as a tinker’s dam. (That’s “dam” not “damn”).
And now you know ………………………………………….. the rest of the story.
PICTO almost 4 years ago
Another fine establishment that serves Loose Parts Lager…
The Reader Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Oh, for a minute there I thought he said tinkling!
Zebrastripes almost 4 years ago
Tinkering, hammering and banging! OH MY!
dflak almost 4 years ago
Etymology lesson of the day: silversmiths made silver vessels and jewelry. Tinkers repaired them by soldering. They used a disposable rag to keep the solder from going where they didn’t want it to go. The rag would get ruined after several uses. This rag is known as a tinker’s dam. (That’s “dam” not “damn”).
And now you know ………………………………………….. the rest of the story.
Lablubber almost 4 years ago
A lot of the elves have been laid off. They’ve been shelved.