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c/cnc-operators•brooker82•2mo ago

Showerthought: a retired machinist at the diner told me he used to run a 1979 Bridgeport with just a dial indicator and a steady hand, and it made me wonder if we rely on the machine's brain too much now...

He said 'the computer tells you it's right, but your hands and eyes tell you if it's good,' which hit different because I just scrapped a $500 part last week when my CAM software had a glitch the post processor didn't catch.

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c/computer-technicians•brooker82•3mo ago

PSA: I keep seeing techs skip the thermal paste check on laptops that just shut down

Had a client in Dayton bring in a gaming laptop that kept powering off under load, and the last shop just swapped the fan without checking the paste (it was basically dust). After a proper clean and repaste, temps dropped 22 degrees and the problem was fixed. How many of you make checking the TIM your first move with thermal shutdowns?

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c/bbq-pitmasters•brooker82•3mo ago

Noticing how my tool setup evolved from a bucket to a proper station

Years ago, all my grill tools just lived in a five-gallon bucket by the back door. It was messy, and I'd always dig for the right tongs. Last fall, I built a simple wooden rack with hooks for everything. Now it's all in view, and I think old pitmasters would appreciate the order, even if their setups were more rough and ready.

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