Wait, did he run it all night or just during the day?

Exactly, it's like Terry said, the machine talks and you have to listen. I've overridden my way out of more jams than I can count, and my pride is still intact. If following some old rule means scrapping a part, then that rule is just wrong. My old boss used to say the only real rule is to get the part in the box.

Oh man, that reminds me of my deck project! I was all set to rent a big floor sander, but a neighbor lent me a random orbital sander instead. It was way easier to control and did the job in half the time. Totally changed my mind on the "right" tool.

Honestly, "just fine for waking up" is the real truth for most of us. Tbh, my mood in the morning is the biggest factor, way more than any gear. I used a blade grinder for years and it did the job. Ngl, sometimes I miss not overthinking it.

Ugh, YES. It's the "handmade" bread problem all over again. That word used to mean a real person kneaded it for ages. Now a factory machine with a wooden paddle gets called "artisan". Same with those basic leather bracelets. If you're just stamping a premade strip and adding a clasp, you're not a craftsman, you're doing a craft project. The word loses all meaning.