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Got schooled by a 70-year-old at the Tacoma tool library on sharpening chisels
I was there last Tuesday trying to fix up an old dresser, and my chisel kept tearing out chunks of pine. This guy named Frank saw me struggling and just said, 'Your angle's wrong, kid.' He showed me his method: hold it at exactly 25 degrees on the oilstone, do 10 light passes, then strop it on leather. My next cut was clean as anything. Who else has had a total stranger fix a basic skill for them?
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jennifer2043d ago
Ever have a barista teach you how to properly steam milk?
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the_elizabeth3d ago
Oh man, that's the best! A guy at the hardware store once saw me struggling to cut a pipe. He took my hacksaw, showed me how to really lock my wrist and use my whole arm, not just my hand. The difference was instant. Those little bits of free wisdom are the best part of any hobby.
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