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Serious question, did anyone else think a 12 inch knife was the only way to cut carpet?
I watched a guy in Tampa use a 6 inch utility blade for a whole house job and his seams were way cleaner. Now I keep both in my bag. What's your go-to blade size for different cuts?
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milessmith24d ago
Funny how we all get stuck on one tool being the only right way to do a job. That smaller blade probably gave him more control for the detailed seam work. It's a good reminder to match the tool to the specific task, not just the general material.
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iris_fisher24d ago
Man, my buddy swore by his big knife for everything. Then he had to do this crazy L-shaped cut around a fireplace. Grabbed a 4 inch blade from his kit on a whim. Said the tight turn was way easier, less tearing. He still uses the big one for long runs, but keeps a small one handy now.
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maxt9523d ago
That part about getting stuck on one tool being the only right way hits hard. I was the same with my favorite screwdriver, a big heavy one that felt solid. Tried to use it on a tiny, cheap plastic battery cover and just shredded the screw head. Had to dig out a smaller, precise one from the bottom of the toolbox. Felt like a total idiot for not switching sooner. Now I look at the job first instead of just grabbing what I'm used to.
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