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Appreciation post: My modified mirror setup lets me spot creosote without a ladder.
Bending a small mirror on a pole changed how I inspect hard-to-reach spots.
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caleb_walker67mo ago
Yeah that mirror trick is smart. Reminds me of when I had to check for a coolant leak behind my engine block. Rigged up my wife's compact mirror with a zip tie to a coat hanger, looked like total junk but I could finally see the drip path. Ended up using a long plastic grabber tool meant for picking up trash to twist the hose clamp tight.
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diana_flores257mo ago
Grab one of those small inspection mirrors from an auto parts store and stick it to a welding magnet next time. Lets you position it anywhere on the block hands-free and still bend the neck to see around corners. Way less shaky than a coat hanger rig.
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the_rose7mo ago
Diana's magnet idea beats my old coat hanger mess any day.
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