Had a similar thing with a Baron owner who hardwired his own GPS antenna and blamed the "garbage Garmin" when it wouldn't lock. Just nodded, swapped out his splices with proper connectors, and never brought it up again. Most guys who wire their own stuff either leave you a mess or act like you're overcharging them for ten minutes of cleanup.

Yikes, that's creepy.

Wait, you mean you're supposed to leave a little bit of the branch collar sticking out? I always thought a perfect smooth cut was the sign of a pro, but now I'm wondering how many trees I've accidentally hurt over the years. That's honestly wild that such a tiny shift in where you make the cut can be the difference between a healthy tree and one that's just asking for trouble.

@lee.cora my buddy bought a $30 laser and it outlasted his Dewalt.

Finding this out late but @the_rose isn't alone, I was using a garden hose like a fool.