Took a 16 hour bus once to see a concert... basically got a free hotel room on wheels for the price of a tank of gas. My back hated me but my wallet was thrilled.

On a project last month, I saw a crew use a saw meant for bulk cuts on fine edges. It messed up the whole surface, just like @wendyj24 described. Those grooves were so deep, they had to re-pour a section, adding like two days to the schedule. Really feels like a waste when the right tool was right there in the truck.

My town hall mic cuts out if you say 'budget.'

Back at the county fair demo, I used whatever scrap was handy and never had a tongs fail. @dakota379's file test seems solid, but do we really need to check every piece? For simple bends, I just go by feel and the metal's history. If it's old and rusty, maybe skip it for critical work.

Not to downplay it, but is it really that bad? A little patience usually works fine.