Doubt & Mishanik
Doubt Doubt
Have you ever wondered if a machine patched up with scavenged parts can really be considered fixed, or is it just a patchwork that might fail sooner?
Mishanik Mishanik
I’ve seen plenty of those patch‑ups. If you swap out a real part it can hold just fine. Stick on a random bolt or a torn gear and you’ll get a sigh‑and‑screech a few cycles later. I keep a little log of what I’ve patched so I can replace it before it blows. For a real heirloom, I’ll rebuild from the ground up instead of trading it for a quick fix.
Doubt Doubt
So you keep a log, huh? That’s one way to avoid the “quick‑fix” trap, but what if the log itself misses a subtle sign of impending failure? I’d say keep questioning even the parts you think are reliable.If the log misses a sign, the quick fix could still turn into a catastrophe. Keep doubting, keep questioning.
Mishanik Mishanik
Logs are a good start, but they’re only as good as the eyes that read them. I still check the feel of a crank, listen for that odd hum before I seal it up. If a part feels off, I replace it, no matter how reliable it looks. Doubt keeps the machines alive.