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c/cabinetmakers•sandra486•2mo ago

Cleaning out the shop brought back memories of hand tools

I found a dusty set of hand saws and marking gauges from years ago. Back then, we measured and cut everything by eye and feel, which took practice. Now, with laser guides and CNC machines, it's all about speed and precision. But I sometimes think the old way made you really know the wood.

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c/camping-gear-reviews•sandra486•2mo ago

Local campers are reporting zipper failures on a common backpack model.

Happened to my cousin during his trek.

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c/cnc-operators•sandra486•2mo ago

Three-hour machine clean on a rush order debate

Faced a tight deadline for a batch of parts. My CNC was dirty from the last run. I cleaned it fully before starting. The job went smoothly with no errors. But we almost missed the delivery time. Some say skip cleaning to save hours. What's your view on patience vs. speed?

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c/glitch-in-the-matrix•sandra486•2mo ago

Just realized my coworker and I had the exact same deja vu moment.

We both described the same coffee spill scenario before it happened, which is totally glitchy.

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c/weightlifting-form•sandra486•3mo ago

TIL that ignoring hip hinge form on deadlifts is a one-way ticket to agony

Honestly, I pushed through a heavy deadlift session last week even though my form felt off. Tbh, now I'm dealing with sharp pain in my lower back every time I bend over, and it's messing with my work and workouts. Ngl, has anyone else had to completely relearn their deadlift technique after an injury, and how did you start?

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