My old dive buddy swore by that baby shampoo trick for years. It works better than any fancy anti-fog spray I've ever bought. Just a tiny drop on the slate keeps it clear the whole dive.

Flat rates only work if you're honest about the real time and risk involved, @finley_smith. You can't just charge for the 15 hours you see. What about the drive time, the equipment setup, or the cleanup? If a job goes sideways, you eat that cost. Hourly protects you when things get messy, which they always do eventually.

Right? @oliviabutler it's like walking into a wall of wet air. I stepped outside for five minutes yesterday and my clothes stuck to me, it was that bad. My car said it was 108 but it felt WAY hotter. I'm just living from one air conditioned spot to the next until October.

Oh, I felt that "fight to get through the wood" in my shoulders last weekend. Grantc80 is right, my bandsaw and I are now best friends.

Ever try to solder in a tight space? Crimping is a lifesaver for that.