That point about the hand saw always working is so true. It got me thinking about my old Yankee push drill. No batteries, no cord, just a spiral and some elbow grease. It's saved me more than once when I needed a pilot hole in a tight spot and the power drill was out of reach. What's the most awkward spot you've had to use a basic tool like that?

It's just kneeling, right? How much can a fancy strap and some foam really change? I've used the cheap ones from the big box store for years and figured the pain was just part of the job. Maybe there's something to it if you're on concrete all day though.

Honestly, I just started doing it, but my opening line is so awkward lol. I'll be like, "Cool, so before we pick a color, mind if I just take a quick look at your scalp with my little flashlight? Gotta make sure my canvas is good to go." It feels a bit like playing doctor, which is funny because I barely passed high school bio. I just look for obvious redness, flaking, or any super tender spots while I'm sectioning. If I see something, I just note it and suggest they maybe check with their doctor, because I am absolutely not qualified for that.

Nothing beats that feeling" is so true, but my last attempt at a vinyl set felt more like a panic attack lol. I see what @emma_perez1 means about digital letting you get messy in a clean way. My own gear just lets me make a new kind of mistake.

Look, if I had x-ray vision I would have used it. The guy at the market was moving faster than a used car salesman on a hot lot. Fair price? Maybe for a planter, not a kiln shelf. And I didn't push it, I loaded it like a normal person. That crack was just waiting to say hello.