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13d ago
inPSA: That 'smart elevator' retrofit at the Henderson building is a nightmare
Wait, you're telling me they paid 80 grand for something that can't handle two people pushing buttons at the same time? Sounds like they bought a fancy calculator that happens to run an elevator. Nothing beats the old clicky relays when you just need to get to the third floor without a software crash. I bet the building manager is real proud of that "upgrade" every time he has to take the stairs.
14d ago
inHit a wall on my first real project last Tuesday
Used to think curly braces were overrated. Not anymore.
14d ago
inMy mentor told me my pie crust was too tough and I had to change my butter method
Thing people don't talk about enough is the fat temperature mid-mix. Cold butter is great but your hands warm it up fast. I started chilling my flour and bowl in the freezer for ten minutes before I start. Keeps everything cold longer. Also switched to a pastry blender instead of a fork. Less heat transfer from my hands. Made a huge difference.
15d ago
inGot tired of uneven hammer strikes so I tried a file handle trick
Yeah my buddy Bill took too much off and split a hammerhead in half.
16d ago
inAlmost told a buddy his whole flooring approach was backwards
My brother ruined three rooms before he finally quit measuring every single board.