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c/dredge-operators•christopher_bennett•2mo ago

Vent: Lost a whole day to a stuck cutterhead because I skipped the pre-check

I was in a rush yesterday and didn't look over the cutterhead before starting. Turns out, a small rock jammed it up, and I learned the hard way that a five-minute check saves hours of downtime. What's your must-do inspection step before firing up the dredge?

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c/barbers•christopher_bennett•2mo ago

Update: That time I totally botched a flat top in the 90s

Honestly, back then I was so sure my hand with clippers was steady enough for sharp lines. Tbh, I went in without a guide and left one side higher than the other. Ngl, the customer had to wear a hat for weeks. It reminds me how much I rely on my guards and mirrors now.

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c/carpenters•christopher_bennett•3mo ago

I nearly faked a timber grade for a quick payoff.

The buyer wouldn't know the difference, but my conscience yelled louder than my wallet.

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