Re: Pin Modification
Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2014 8:12 pm
The demands of pin modification are many fold. Small brass pegs spinning at ungodly rpms and making fine cuts with large bulky tools are only a few of the challenges. No one ever mentions groundhogs in the ceiling.
I live in a rural setting with a standalone garage. Today I was spinning some brass and heard little footsteps on the insulation above. Has to be a raccoon or cat, right? Nope, I guess groundhogs can climb also. Who knew? Somehow he got down when my back was turned but quickly hid behind some plywood. I didn't know what it was until I grabbed a flashlight and took a peek in the darkened corner. I have never had a groundhog "chirp" at me before but it was very sharp and direct and spooked me at first. It also reminded me that I was wearing flip flops. This guy destroyed the weather stripping at the bottom of the garage door so my toes probably weren't going to fare any better. I got the plywood moved with the chirps getting louder and after running the wrong way (of course) he found his way to freedom.
Take it easy
I live in a rural setting with a standalone garage. Today I was spinning some brass and heard little footsteps on the insulation above. Has to be a raccoon or cat, right? Nope, I guess groundhogs can climb also. Who knew? Somehow he got down when my back was turned but quickly hid behind some plywood. I didn't know what it was until I grabbed a flashlight and took a peek in the darkened corner. I have never had a groundhog "chirp" at me before but it was very sharp and direct and spooked me at first. It also reminded me that I was wearing flip flops. This guy destroyed the weather stripping at the bottom of the garage door so my toes probably weren't going to fare any better. I got the plywood moved with the chirps getting louder and after running the wrong way (of course) he found his way to freedom.
Take it easy