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submitted 9 months ago by fortniteplaya to c/[email protected]

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What are some lesser known items or tricks in your profession that most people don’t know about?

For me one thing would be Thrift drain cleaner. I was having issues with my drains being clogged and nothing really worked, but looking around on forums and advice from plumbers lead me to Thrift and now my drains work great.

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Also, a tape measure that doesn't retract until you push a button is better than a tape measure that retracts until you push a button

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Sez you

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Sez someone that never had one 🙃

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Oh I have. For a bit. Then I put it in the bin where it belongs.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Fair enough. If like me you worked in building you'd appreciate it, I'm sure

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

MFW someone has different preference than me: 😡

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago

I do, and I don't lol. I'll use a ruler if I don't want it to retract.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Good idea. Got any links?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

Only for where I live

https://www.entrepot-du-bricolage.fr/p/pr-mesure-protec-bi-matiere-magnetique-autobloquante-5-m-x-19-mm-fischer-darex-172320

They're called autostop if that helps. Couldn't use the other type now