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Blue prints are used and abused in the field by construction workers. Blue prints are an important part of any job in the field, whether the job is big or small. In all cases, the blue prints are always in danger of being torn, damage, stained, or just worn out.

Contractors typically carry blue prints as rolled documents which are referenced repeated times during a work day at the construction site. The potential dangers for blue prints include general wear and tear, weather, coffee spills, burns from cigarette ashes, and dirt and grime. The contractor often travels from site to site with the rolled blue prints tossed causally in the truck. If you have ever been to a construction site, you know that they are a chaotic and dirty place; this makes protecting blue prints at a construction site a full time job. Thus, the life of a blueprint at the construction is short.

New options now exist in the form of storing blue prints in plastic covers. These covers are proving to be a good method to protect files from coffee spills, weather, or dirt. They can also protect the documents from cigarette ashes. Plastic covers can provide good protection for blue prints that need to be carried from site to site; in effect, the blue prints become more durable and longer lived.

Carrying blue prints in carriers is becoming a popular option since blue prints can be transported neatly, safely and conveniently. Carrier systems eliminate curl that makes rolled documents hard to handle. Carriers are engineered from durable, heavy duty materials designed to stand up to harsh weather and construction environments. Some of the carrier systems come with extra pockets and zipper closures, while others are compatible with all file cabinets back at the office.

Laminated files are becoming more popular for engineers, construction workers, and architects in the field. Large document lamination is affordable and provides for the ultimate safety of a document, although the weight of the document is more than doubled. Long term storage of laminated documents can prove problematic since they are inflexible and can get permanently creased.

Brad Barrett is President of Easi File, the storage and filing systems company based in Irvine, California. Easi File manufacturers and sells vertical steel filing cabinets for storing engineering and architectural blueprints, documents, maps, film, printed circuit artwork and tape-ups. Various styles are available from sizes 11 inches up through 6 feet with all supplies to meet individual needs in industrial, commercial, and federal government applications. Easi File is a qualified GSA Supplier. For information on Easi File storage and filing systems, visit online at http://www.easifileusa.com or call 1-800-800-5563. Or, contact Brad Barrett at Email: info@easifileusa.com

Every fall hundreds of bird dogs die or are permanently disabled needlessly by their owners. These dogs die of heart failure, dehydration, heat exhaustion and complications from overexertion. Their owners are either too lazy or are ignorant to the fact that you cannot take an out of shape bird dog out on opening day and expect them to perform well. It is no different that asking the dog's out of shape owners to run a marathon. Many would also die of heart attacks, strokes or heat exhaustion. A bird dog whether it is in top condition or over weight will hunt itself to death for its owner.

A competent bird dog owner will not risk letting his dog die needlessly in a selfish manner. This time of year it is hot and difficult to train your dog during the midday. However you can get up before dawn and road your dog and yourself for an hour. Roading used to be done with horses at dawn to get the dogs in shape and now days some trainers use 4 wheelers for the same job. However you can spend an hour with your hunting dog pulling you a mile at dawn, it will do wonders for both of you. Spend a few dollars and get a harness for this purpose. Do not use a choke collar and always carry water. It is real easy to teach a good bird dog to drink from a water bottle. Remember this is not a stroll around the block but an exercise session for you and your hunting dog. Keep the pace up but make sure your bird dogs works hard pulling you along. Your dog will love it and you can add some obedience refresher training as well as reinforcing the whoa command when you are done with your workout.

After a couple of weeks when the fall temperatures begin to drop your bird dog will be ready to do some field work. Keep your work outs to less than 30 minutes to begin with especially if the temperatures are above 75 degrees. Again frequently offer water to your hunting companion. Your goal should be to have your hunting dog work birds at normal speed for about an hour and a half in cool weather. Frequent rest in the shade even if it is the shade from your body is important. Watch your bird dog's diet and feed your dog prior to roading, field training and hunting. Many people miss this important point. Some feel you should feed your hunting dog after you have work them but your bird dog will not perform without the necessary body fuel.

If you have more than one bird dog you should rotate your dogs every 30 to 45 minutes. Hunting dogs that are kenneled in your vehicle or trailer should have lots of ventilation and shade. In the south where weather is warmer quail dogs are rotated and rested about every 30 minutes. If your bird dog become fatigued take a break with water and walk your dog at heel back to the vehicle. If you have a bird dog than the hunt is about the dog work not about how much ground you cover or how many birds you put up. As any US Marine Platoon Sergeant knows that "if you take care of your people they will take care of you" It is the same for hunting dogs. If you take care of them then they will hunt hard and efficiently for you. Remember never over hunt your bird dog, hunt an over weight or out of shape hunting dog. You could kill them.

James Kesel, MS is the publisher of Bruce Point Outdoors. Providing information on hunting, shooting and camping gear and how to affectively use it.