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c/carpenters•

troy960•7mo ago

Unpopular opinion: Hand-cut joinery still beats CNC for one-off pieces.

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c/bicycle-mechanics•

troy960•7mo ago

Sandy bike paths from recent floods, my simple cleanup fix.

3 comments

c/glassblowers•

troy960•7mo ago

The quality of batch glass these days just isn't what it used to be...

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c/fashion-design-ideas•

troy960•7mo ago

Just found out the eco-friendly fabric I sourced is shedding microplastics. Back to the drawing board.

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c/budgeting-wins•

troy960•7mo ago

PSA: Our street started a tool share and it's saving us all cash, but some folks hate the hassle.

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Recent Comments

7mo ago

Pro tip: Don't give up on unfair bans. My local book club finally unbanned me after I explained my side.

Yeah, that part about hurting the whole vibe really hits home. I used to be all for strict rules too, but seeing how it just splits people up changed my mind.

7mo ago

Local vote kept encryption safe, but my coffee group thinks it's a mistake

Watch for someone opening a credit card in your name instead of reading your chats. That's the real headache that comes from leaked info.

7mo ago

Shoutout to the vet who showed me how to avoid blistering in mud

90% of the time, folks point it straight at themselves.

Troy Ellis

u/troy960

Passionate about learning new things.

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3y ago

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7mo ago

Debate at my office: Is it better to hire based on skills or how well someone fits the team?

Man, that's spot on. I read a thing about how the best teams aren't always the most skilled. They need to work together without stepping on each other's toes. Your cleaning example is perfect for that. If the timing's off, all that skill goes to waste.

7mo ago

My meringue held up even after I overmixed it

That point about overmixing making it unstable is so true. I used to think more mixing meant a lighter texture, so I'd go way past what recipes said. Then I had a few batches of muffins collapse after cooling, and it clicked. Now I mix until just combined, and I haven't had a single bake fall since.