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7h ago
inHad to tell a regular client I couldn't fit her dog in this week
That "he gets so anxious" line is the worst. I keep a short list of groomers I trust for exactly this. I'll text a client something like, "Jane at Paws Place does great work, want her number?" Takes the pressure off you and helps them feel sorted.
1d ago
inChoosing between a new anvil or a better forge upgrade was a tough call
That's a classic problem with a lot of those high-output burners. What's the actual burner nozzle size you're using right now? Sometimes just stepping down to a smaller orifice can make a huge difference without losing your welding heat.
1d ago
inI used to think the 'birds aren't real' thing was just a joke, but a video from a 2018 drone expo in Vegas made me actually look at the wiring.
Oh come on, that's just good engineering. People build insanely detailed models for fun, you know? It's way more likely than a global bird swap.
5d ago
inMy new scabbard sharpener was a total waste of $150
Trust me ray356, I'm so bad at this I probably set it to "slice fingers" mode by accident.
6d ago
inAm I the only one who saw a 30% drop in chatter marks after switching to a 3-flute endmill for aluminum?
Avery's point about feed rate is huge. We learned that the hard way on some thin wall parts. The three flute just sat there and squealed until we pushed it harder. It felt wrong to go faster, but the finish cleaned right up. Now we treat it like it's hungrier and give it more to chew on each pass.