I was using the wrong size punch for roll pins for a decade.

Had a customer bring in a Ruger 10/22 with a bulged receiver channel last week. My usual 3/32 punch was just a hair too big, and I was forcing it. Watched a video from a guy in Idaho who showed the exact fit with a proper starter punch. How many other small details have I been missing on common jobs?

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hart.parker1mo agoMost Upvoted

That "exact fit" detail is huge. It's easy to get stuck in your own way of doing things and miss the simple fix. I've definitely been there with other tools.

tyler_white421mo ago

Read a blog post once that called it "solution blindness." You get so focused on your complex plan you miss the thing right in front of you.

hall.alex7d ago

Man, I've probably been using a butter knife as a screwdriver for years and never noticed.