Nice to see that still happens.

Tbh, a squirrel snatching your level mid-quote is a classic. I keep a spare laser level in my truck because animals love shiny tools. If it runs up a tree, just wait it out since they usually drop it. Honestly, clients find it hilarious if you play it cool.

But come on, lowering feed rate is the first thing you should try with chatter. That's machining 101, not some secret shop wisdom. You might get smooth cuts now, but running slower kills your job time and profit. Honestly, if you'd run the numbers upfront, you'd know the right feeds and speeds for aluminum brackets. This just sounds like guessing until something works, which isn't real skill. It's cool it worked out, but calling it a professional fix is stretching it.