Just caught myself using the wrong size driver on a whole run of gate hinges

Honestly, I was stripping screws for a solid hour in the Texas heat before my helper pointed out I was using a 2 instead of a 3. Anyone else ever make a simple tool mistake that cost you a ton of time?

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kim_davis29d ago

Wait, isn't a number 2 driver for Phillips screws and a number 3 is for bigger ones like on hinges? I mean, I've done the opposite before, trying to force a 3 into a small screw head and just chewing it up. It's crazy how such a tiny difference on the tool can mess up your whole day. You just get in a rhythm and don't even look.

parker_thomas29d ago

It's like that with so many small things. Using the wrong charger cable that fits but charges slow, or a slightly dull kitchen knife that makes chopping vegetables a fight. The right tool for the job is a real thing, but it's easy to grab what's close and waste time fighting it. Makes you wonder what other tiny mismatches are slowing us down every day without noticing.

oscar_morgan2229d ago

Wait, you were stripping screws for an hour and didn't notice? @kim_davis is right about the rhythm thing, but that's next level.