Aren't used grounds closer to neutral?

Starting with hand tools first really teaches you the fundamentals. You'll understand grain direction and pressure in a way lasers just can't show you.

Actually used to buy that line about helping the customer. Saw how messed up that priority was after this.

Oh man, I totally get that feeling. Using my grandpa's clunky tools always made a simple fix into a whole event, and now it's just... done. What do you think was the real satisfaction back then, the time spent together or the hands-on struggle of it? Like, does a perfect finish from a roller feel less earned somehow? I catch myself missing the mess even though I love saving time.

But what if flexible hours let you plan around the crunch times? I've managed teams with tight deadlines where we set clear rules for busy periods. We made sure to tackle easier tasks early so the hard push later felt planned. People could then take real breaks after the rush instead of always being on call. It's about control over your time, not just when you burn out. Doesn't that help more than a fixed schedule that ignores reality?