Fabricated in such a way that it is embedded or encased in some substance. “It’ll have nichrome wire all through here in a grid, and it’s prefamulated in some silicone. [Non-AvE word – reference to “Turbo-Encabulator]
Predator Vision
FLIR infrared heat sensing camera.
Pokey Bit Receptacle
The female port, socket or other hole which is designed to receive a pokey bit.
Pokey Bit
A male port on a machine or computer, a plug which could be ‘poked’ into a port, or a probe tip.
Persuader
A hammer or other large and heavy object used for fine adjustments in assembly – See also, jeweller’s hammer.
Percussive Maintenance
The fine art of fixing things through the considered application of mechanical pressure. Or commonly, bashing things with a hammer. [Non-AvE word]
Pixies
Electrons.
Pissy
Pounds per Square Inch (PSI).
Ol’ Girl
AvE’s pet name for his well-loved, but clapped-out Bridgeport Mill.
Off-site storage
Where you store some of your tools. Also known as your neighbor’s house because he borrowed the tool and didn’t return it.