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A router bit snapped mid-project on a custom cabinet door.

It taught me to inspect tools more often.
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thomas.eva
Gotta love when a tool decides to retire mid-project. At least the safety glasses were on, right?
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allen.joel
But what if the tool didn't retire... it just got pushed past its limit? Sounds like a planning thing, not a luck thing.
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bennett.simon
Have you ever considered that a tool breaking might save you from a bigger mistake? Sometimes, when a drill bit snaps, it forces you to stop and check your work. I once saw a project where a saw blade gave out, and the team found a flaw in the material they were using. That break prevented a costly error later on. Safety glasses are fine, but they don't fix poor planning. Maybe we should welcome these little warnings.
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