• Siethron@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      You’re convinced? So you haven’t actually confirmed it? Still can’t resist the test clack even with this hypothesis?

    • Noel_Skum@sh.itjust.works
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      1 month ago

      Not prepared to take that chance…

      Every power tool I pick up has a quick vroom-vroom before I use it properly, just like the tongs. It’s tradition.

      • Ms. ArmoredThirteen@lemmy.zip
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        1 month ago

        I do that with all the power tools too! One time I did that with my circular saw and it made a rattling noise, the blade was starting to come loose and needed tightened. A couple of times I’ve somehow just completely forgotten to tighten drill bits and found out during the pre-use vroom. So I think it legitimately helps get a quick safety gauge before diving into using something