Caleb Price (u/calebp50)

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Showing a young cook how to break down a whole fish without a video guide

Last Thursday, I had a new line cook ask me for a tutorial on prepping salmon. Instead of pulling up a clip on his phone, I grabbed a whole fish and my trusty knife. We stood at the station, and I showed him the old school method my mentor taught me, feeling for the spine with my thumb. It reminded me of kitchens twenty years back, where you learned by doing it wrong a few times until it clicked. These days, everyone expects a perfect result on the first try from watching a screen. There’s a quiet focus you get when you’re just listening to the blade and not a voiceover. I miss that shared, messy learning sometimes. He got it, though, and the smile on his face was worth the extra five minutes.

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c/drafters•

calebp50•2mo ago

I thought lunch breaks were for slackers until my drawings got messy

I used to eat at my desk while working on CAD models to save time. After a month, I noticed my lines were getting sloppy and I kept missing small details. An old timer in the office saw me squinting and told me to try a real break. I reluctantly took his advice and started going to the park for twenty minutes. Coming back to my desk, I could spot errors way easier and work felt smoother. Now, I never skip my midday time away from the glow of the monitor. That bit of fresh air and movement makes all the difference for my afternoon focus.

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c/carpenters•

calebp50•3mo ago

Picking up speed squares for layout work sparked a tool debate

I got good with a speed square on framing jobs and now rely on it for quick marks. Some guys say it's the only way to go for accuracy, but others stick to combo squares for more jobs. Which side are you on for everyday layout tools?

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c/chimney-sweeps•

calebp50•3mo ago

Chimney caps full of bird nests are a regular sight now

I keep finding chimneys around my place with bird nests jammed in the caps. It stops proper venting and leads to more creosote. A guy down the street had a smoky house because of it. I cleaned his cap and told him how often to check. This stuff is easy to miss if you don't look up.

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c/custom-keyboard-builders•

calebp50•3mo ago

Questioning the shift to wireless in custom keyboards

Lately, I've seen a big move towards wireless builds in our community, and I have to say I don't agree. Everyone talks about clean desks with no cables, but I've built a few wireless boards myself and ran into problems. My first one had a PCB that kept losing connection, which was frustrating during work. Even with newer kits, I still face lag sometimes when typing fast, something that never happens with a wired setup. Friends say batteries last long, but I find myself charging too often, which breaks my flow. For me, a reliable connection beats a tidy desk any day, especially for gaming or long writing sessions. Has anyone else found wireless tech not quite there yet for heavy use?

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c/conspiracy-debates•

calebp50•3mo ago

DAE flip their stance on the moon landing hoax after looking into it?

I always thought the moon landings were staged because of some weird photos. Then I read about how other countries tracked the missions and left mirrors we still bounce lasers off of. That kind of proof is hard to argue with. Has anyone else had a theory fall apart like that?

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c/drywall-installers•

calebp50•3mo ago

Unpopular opinion: Mesh tape just doesn't cut it for long seams

I keep finding jobs where mesh tape has split after a few years. Why not just use paper tape from the start?

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c/mildly-infuriating-moments•

calebp50•3mo ago

I finally broke down over an automated phone menu

I thought these menus were fine before. Then I called about a credit card charge. The voice system asked me to say my number. It heard me wrong three times. I got transferred to a dead end. Now I believe they just waste your time. It's a small thing that makes me mad every call.

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c/urban-gardening•

calebp50•3mo ago

My balcony garden thrived after I set up a simple rain barrel system

I just found out that catching rainwater can really help city gardens. I attached a small barrel to my balcony drain to collect water when it rains. My plants seem much happier now, like the lettuce and peppers are growing better. For instance, the peppers used to get dry spots, but now they're shiny and full. This method saves tap water and helps the environment too. It was cheap and easy to do with stuff from the local garden store. Have you ever used rainwater for your plants?

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