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My first boss swore by hand filing for fit-up. I found a power tool that does it in half the time.
He said it built character. I use a die grinder now for smooth edges. Much less elbow grease needed.
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christopher_rivera54d ago
Character is overrated.
That old school mindset just holds people back. Your boss probably had sore arms for no good reason. Using a die grinder lets you focus on the actual work instead of fighting the material. People who complain about better tools are usually just mad they suffered for years.
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graysullivan3d ago
@christopher_rivera5, not every old timer is just bitter about new tools. Some skills from hand work actually make you better with machines too. Calling it all suffering misses why people value that grind.
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