Heard a client call a miter saw a 'chop saw' and it threw me for a loop.

I was at the hardware store and a guy in line was telling his friend he needed a new 'chop saw' for his baseboard project. It took me a second to realize he meant a miter saw. I guess the lingo really changes depending on who you talk to. Do you guys have any other funny name mix-ups you've heard from customers?

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andrew91623d ago

Tell me about it, I've had to decode "hammer drill" when they just meant an impact driver.

the_olivia23d ago

Honestly, that's pretty normal lingo in a lot of shops (I hear it all the time). The real fun starts when someone asks for a "Skilsaw" and they mean any circular saw, not the actual brand. Or when "alligator clips" and "crocodile clips" start a whole debate. It's like a secret code you have to crack sometimes.