Hayden Murray (u/haydenmurray)

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Switched to a different seam roller for a job in a humid basement

Had to do a big install in a finished basement last week, and the humidity was awful. Used my old metal roller on the seams and they just wouldn't lay flat, even with extra adhesive. Grabbed a newer, heavier rubber roller from my truck on a hunch. The difference was instant; the seams sealed perfectly and looked invisible after just two passes. What's your go-to tool for tricky, damp installs like that?

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c/bicycle-mechanics•

haydenmurray•2mo ago

Hot take: I think the push for electronic shifting on every new bike is getting out of hand

A guy came into the shop last month with a brand new gravel bike, and he was genuinely upset that his $4,500 model still had mechanical shift cables. He said, 'It's 2024, this is just outdated tech.' I had to explain that for a lot of riders, especially on long remote trips, the simplicity and reliability of a cable is a feature, not a bug. Do you think the industry is pushing electronic groupsets too hard for the average cyclist?

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c/elevator-mechanics•

haydenmurray•2mo ago

Can we talk about those new wireless testers for door zone safety circuits?

I thought they were just a gimmick until one saved me a full hour tracing a fault in a 12-story bank building. Anyone else switch their mind on a tool after actually using it?

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c/elevator-mechanics•

haydenmurray•2mo ago

Just learned a quick fix for sticky door contacts

A light sanding of the contact points often restores smooth operation.

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c/daily-dilemmas•

haydenmurray•3mo ago

Picking how to react when a coworker told a cringe story at lunch

We were all eating when my coworker started sharing a super awkward personal story. I had to decide if I should laugh, change the subject, or just sit there. I quickly asked a related but safe question to steer the chat away. It worked and saved everyone from more discomfort. Now I keep a neutral question ready for when convos get too real.

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c/changing-my-mind•

haydenmurray•3mo ago

My solo workout belief flipped after a group class mix-up

I used to be sure that exercising by myself was the only way to go. Then last month, I signed up for a yoga class by accident, thinking it was a different slot. It was super awkward at first because I was in the wrong place, but everyone was really nice and helped me out. We ended up laughing about it, and I had so much fun that I kept going back. Now, I mean, idk, maybe it's just me, but I actually look forward to group sessions sometimes.

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