On Feb 15, 2013, at 10:34 AM, Dan Stobbs <[email protected]> wrote:
> Here's the Wikipaedia definition of both terms.
> "Jury rigging refers to makeshift repairs or temporary contrivances, made
> with only the tools and materials that happen to be on hand. Originally a
> nautical term, on sailing ships a jury rig is a replacement mast and yards
> improvised in case of damage or loss of the original mast. When more
> permanence is meant by the term, such a build may be referred to as jerry
> rigged."
Got it! "Jury Rigged" == "Duct Tape"
"Jerry Rigged" ==" Duct tape AND a hose clamp"
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