Overheard a guy at the lumber yard drop some wisdom

Was grabbing plywood yesterday and this old timer tells his buddy "measure twice, cut once, but check your damn level before you nail anything." Made me think about all the times I rushed framing and ended up shimming stuff later. I took that to heart on a closet shelf job this morning. Anybody else get random tips from strangers that actually stick?

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the_kim17d ago

Can't believe that dude just dropped gold like it was nothing.

nina_hall17d ago

Built my first workbench out of 2x4s and a dream about 20 years ago. The thing wobbled so bad you could measure earthquakes from it. Still have it in the garage holding paint cans and guilt. Ever try to level a table saw on three different shims and a prayer?