You would think, but there are plenty of barely competent tradesmen around. Why should it be any different here? There use to be a phrase referring to wood wor

You would think, but there are plenty of barely competent tradesmen around. Why should it be any different here? There use to be a phrase referring to wood workers [edit, my mistake - boat caulkers], 'His mallet rings.' Meant as a complement. When you've got the skill to do it, the beats of your mallet create a particular pattern of sound. It's a different mindset to just picking up a hammer ... or a nail gun as the case may be ... and smashing something in. It's, pride in your effectiveness, a dedication to get better at a task. It's pretty rare to find someone these days whose hammer rings.