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30 Interesting Tools That Only People In Very Specific Fields Get To See (New Pics)
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30 Interesting Tools That Only People In Very Specific Fields Get To See (New Pics)

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    Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

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    ADHD McChick
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stannous, we had to take my son to an endocrinologist when he was young, because he was quite small for his age. He still is, but it's just because his dad and I are short, too, lol. Anyway, the doctor had one of those, that she used in the course of his exam. After she was finished, while we were talking, my young son picked it up, started playing with it, and then slipped it onto his wrist like a bracelet! I think ALL us adults were trying not to bust out laughing, that day.

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    M O'Connell
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've used specialty titanium wrenches and screwdrivers to install drivers into speaker cabinets. Steel tools would be an incredible pain.

    2WheelTravlr
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those rare-earth magnets in speakers are some strong stuff! Stainless tools would work also, as it's usually non-magnetic.

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    Ahimsa Soul
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    @Auntriarch! You made laugh out loud! Thanks O needed that today. New phone writes whatever it wants. Merry Xmas!

    Seabeast
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love clever devices. There used to be a shop called House Of Tools in my previous city and I'd wander in just to admire the ingenuity.

    ADHD McChick
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stannous, we had to take my son to an endocrinologist when he was young, because he was quite small for his age. He still is, but it's just because his dad and I are short, too, lol. Anyway, the doctor had one of those, that she used in the course of his exam. After she was finished, while we were talking, my young son picked it up, started playing with it, and then slipped it onto his wrist like a bracelet! I think ALL us adults were trying not to bust out laughing, that day.

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    M O'Connell
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've used specialty titanium wrenches and screwdrivers to install drivers into speaker cabinets. Steel tools would be an incredible pain.

    2WheelTravlr
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those rare-earth magnets in speakers are some strong stuff! Stainless tools would work also, as it's usually non-magnetic.

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    Ahimsa Soul
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    @Auntriarch! You made laugh out loud! Thanks O needed that today. New phone writes whatever it wants. Merry Xmas!

    Seabeast
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love clever devices. There used to be a shop called House Of Tools in my previous city and I'd wander in just to admire the ingenuity.

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