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Talking to a salvage diver in Galveston made me question my gear obsession
He said he's been using the same basic Kirby Morgan helmet for 15 years, just keeping up with the seals and parts. I just dropped $8k on a new comms system thinking it was a must. He said 'A sharp mind and good hands beat fancy gear every time.' That hit different because I've seen guys with all the new stuff mess up simple welds. Maybe we focus too much on the tools and not enough on the skill. What's the oldest piece of gear you still trust on a job?
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charles7205mo ago
My dad's old pipe wrench still does the trick.
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andrewwilliams6mo ago
Funny how that works. My old man's framing hammer is older than I am, and I still grab it first for demo. The handle's worn smooth in all the right spots.
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kelly.patricia6mo ago
My uncle's 30 year old flat bar. The curve is perfect from prying up a million baseboards. Feels wrong to use a new one.
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