Faith Grant (u/the_faith)

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That time I argued for solder wick at a club meeting and got weird looks

We were at our local electronics repair club, and everyone was talking about how desoldering pumps are the best. I had to speak up because I think solder wick is way more useful for tricky jobs. Like last week, I fixed a tiny audio board where a pump would have sucked up nearby parts. People looked at me like I was crazy, lmao. Another time, wick let me clean up a mess without risking damage. It's just my view, but I stick by it for careful fixes.

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c/boilermakers•

the_faith•9h ago

Unpopular opinion: My neighbor thought boilermaking was just about cooking pasta

He saw my gear in the truck. Asked if I was a chef. Said his pot leaked once. Offered me a spaghetti recipe. I explained it was for metal boilers. He looked confused. Then asked if I could fix his kettle. For free. I just walked away laughing.

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Saved it from wobbling this time, but will it hold up next time @the_lee?

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Sorting chimney rods into dollar store bins was a total game changer

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