Poly brushes are a total game changer for old liners... I used one on a glazed-up farmhouse chimney last fall. The steel brush felt like it was grinding the clay to dust, but the poly just wore down the creosote. It takes more elbow grease and time, for sure. But you're right, no cracks, no damage... worth the extra hour.

Went to a small bookstore reading instead of a crowded game night last month. Just sat in the back with some coffee, listened to this author talk about his weird research on old maps. It was so quiet and nice, totally the right call. Felt way more recharged than if I'd tried to shout over bar noise all night.

Hey, some of us need the extra practice.

Man, that feeling when a simple tool swap just clicks and saves the day is the best! Good on you for speaking up and your lead for listening. It's crazy how much difference a little extra tool stiffness can make, especially in deep pockets. Really glad it worked out for you and saved all that time.