5 Quotes & Sayings By Donald G Firesmith

Donald G. Firesmith is a third-generation millwright and the author of several books, including "Millwright's Guide to Making Wood", "Millwright's Guide to Woodworking", and "Engineering Wood Buildings". He is an internationally recognized speaker on the subject of standardization in the building industry. A member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, he was a founding member of the American Wood Preservers Association and is a lifetime member of the American Institute of Timber Construction Read more

He has been a consultant to numerous wood framing manufacturers and was a member of the Committee on Standardization for the International Builders' Show in Chicago in 1993. In 1995, he received the Meritorious Award from ASCE for his work on standardizing construction materials in the United States.

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As long as we’re comparing analogies, ” Jack added, “how about this one? A person being chased by a bear doesn’t have to be able to run faster than the bear. He only has to be faster than his slowest companion. Driver picks. I’m going to catch up with the convoy, find a way to pass several of the cars, and not be last in line. Donald G. Firesmith
He leaned towards me, and I did what any reasonable...
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He leaned towards me, and I did what any reasonable person would do when facing imminent death by being eaten alive. I screamed. Donald G. Firesmith
They prefer their meals alive and terrified, for fear is...
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They prefer their meals alive and terrified, for fear is their favorite sauce. Donald G. Firesmith
Nothing seems to tempt fate more than mentioning the possibility...
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Nothing seems to tempt fate more than mentioning the possibility of something bad happening. Donald G. Firesmith