That ATF and acetone trick is a classic. It's funny how the old school fixes always seem to work out when you're about to do the big, expensive job.

Seriously, it's about the algorithm's hunger, not your schedule!

Your grinder's sad hum reminds me of @mila_harris's fridge, just a slow, pathetic surrender.

Money is a terrible boss" is a good line, but I've had good bosses who paid well. The real issue is when the job itself is the problem, paycheck or not.

Wasn't there a whole study on this from like, the National Park Service? They have these guidelines saying the mortar should always be softer than the brick or stone so it fails first. It's wild how using the "best" new stuff can just wreck a building.