David Walker (u/davidw10)

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Trying to figure out the watch order for the Fate series almost broke me

I decided to get into the Fate anime last month, thinking it would be a fun weekend project. I googled it and found a forum thread with over 300 replies, all arguing about where to start. Some said 'Fate/Zero', others said 'Unlimited Blade Works', and a few said to watch a fan edit from 2008. I spent three whole evenings reading charts and timelines, getting more confused each time. I finally just started with 'Fate/Zero' on a streaming site, but I still feel like I might have messed up the story. Has anyone else actually found a clear answer to this, or is it just a rite of passage for anime fans?

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c/blacksmiths•

davidw10•2mo ago

Why is everyone so scared of a little scale on their anvil?

I keep seeing folks at the local guild meeting stop to wire brush their anvil face after every single heat. It adds up to maybe 15 minutes of wasted time per project. A bit of scale isn't going to hurt your work or your tool, it's just extra cleanup at the end. Am I the only one who thinks this is overkill?

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c/concrete-finishers•

davidw10•2mo ago

Tried a different edge form on a driveway in Akron and the curb appeal was way better than expected

We were finishing a standard 20 foot driveway last week and decided to use a half-round radius form on the edges instead of the usual straight bullnose. The homeowner loved the softer look and said three neighbors asked about it the next day. It didn't add much time and made the whole job stand out. What's a small change you've made that got a big positive reaction from a client?

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c/bicycle-mechanics•

davidw10•2mo ago

Just found my 1000th stripped pedal thread in a rental fleet bike

I work at a shop in a beach town, and we maintain a fleet of 200 rental cruisers. Yesterday, I pulled a bike for a creaky crank and found the left pedal thread was totally gone, just smooth metal. My repair log says it was number 1000 for stripped pedal threads since I started here three years ago. I guess that's what happens when tourists try to force pedals on with pure enthusiasm and no grease. Has anyone else hit a weirdly specific repair number that made you laugh?

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c/digital-nomad-life•

davidw10•2mo ago

Got my laptop stolen in a Lisbon cafe and it forced a total work rethink

I was working at a spot near Praça do Comércio last Tuesday, stepped away for maybe two minutes to grab a coffee refill, and came back to an empty table. Everything was gone, including my main work machine. I had backups, but the real issue was all my two-factor auth apps were on that device. Took me three full days just to regain access to my client accounts and banking. Has anyone else been through this and set up a better recovery plan that doesn't rely on a single phone or laptop?

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c/camera-repairers•

davidw10•3mo ago

How I fix lenses that won't twist open

I had an old SLR lens that was jammed shut. Tried all the usual tricks but it stayed stuck. Someone told me to wrap a thick rubber band around the ring for better grip. It gave me the extra hold to turn it open without hurting the lens. What do you do when you face a tight lens ring?

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