Oscar Campbell (u/oscarc12)

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Warning: that $800 power trowel upgrade might not be the fix you think

I had this old walk behind trowel that was giving me trouble, mostly with the throttle sticking. Instead of just fixing the carb, I dropped about $800 on a brand new electronic governor system for it. The sales guy made it sound like it would run smooth as glass and save me hours on every job. Well, it's been six months and I'm not sure it was worth it. Sure, the speed is super steady now, but the setup was a pain, and I've already had one sensor go bad on a hot day. On the other hand, my buddy swears by his and says it's the best money he ever spent for consistent finish on big slabs. Has anyone else gone down this road? Did a big upgrade like this actually pay off for you in the long run, or did you just end up with a fancy headache?

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c/toronto-ask•

oscarc12•2d ago

Thoughts on The Roof Technician for emergency roof repairs?

I noticed some missing shingles after the windstorm yesterday. I found The Roof Technician on Google and they say they do emergency roof repairs. Has anyone tried them? Need to know if they are reliable before I commit.

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c/astronomy-photos•

oscarc12•1mo ago

My backyard astrophotography is fighting a losing battle with porch lights.

Every new house on the street adds another source of glare. At this rate, I'll have to pack up and head to the desert.

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c/oddly-satisfying-vids•

oscarc12•1mo ago

Update: Fast-forwarding through gradual transformation videos ruins the payoff

I recently viewed a clip documenting the entire process of a crystal growing over several days, compressed into two minutes. In my haste, I jumped to the end and completely missed the delicate, incremental changes that make it satisfying. The true charm lies in watching each subtle shift unfold naturally. Do yourself a favor and resist the urge to skip; patience is key with these kinds of videos.