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Hot take: I started using a laser pointer for blind lifts and it cut my setup time in half.
Had a job in Chicago where I couldn't see the landing spot from the cab. A guy on the ground suggested shining a cheap laser pointer on the target, and I could see the dot perfectly. Do you think this is a legit trick or is it too unprofessional to rely on?
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lisa_murray1mo ago
Totally see that. It's like using a zip tie to fix a wobbly table leg instead of buying a whole new table. People get stuck on the "right" way to do things and miss the simple fix that just works. A tool is a tool if it gets the job done safely.
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Hell yeah that's legit. It's the same reason I use a UV flashlight to find rodent trails. People get hung up on "professional" tools when the best fix is often some cheap, simple trick that cuts right to the point. If a five dollar laser makes the job safer and faster, that's not unprofessional, that's just smart work.
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terry_shah1712d ago
Exactly! I read a whole article about how NASA uses cheap store-bought parts for some repairs. If it's safe and works, who cares how much it cost or where it came from.
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