Where did that 90% stat come from anyway? Visual checks are good, but do they really stop most belt issues? I've had belts snap even when they looked fine from the outside. How do you check for hidden damage like internal fraying? Seems like there might be more to preventing failures than just looking.

The manual mill in Dad's shop saw more sibling drama than actual milling.

Totally get what you mean, @christopher_torres66. I actually tried going without grids once and man, did I regret it halfway through. Found my best bet was to snap just one main line as a guide and check my work constantly.

Started saying yes to invites, now I'm friends with neighbors.

Yeah, "scared me straight" is exactly it. I always brushed off warnings about wet leaves or dew being slippery. Then one morning my boot just skidded off a damp shingle like it was ice. Man, that moment of pure panic before I caught myself properly shook me. I don't ignore that stuff anymore.