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I finally realized I was over-dimensioning every single weldment by a full 1/8 inch for years because my old boss told me 'more metal is safer metal'.
It hit me when a new client in Denver asked for a quote and their engineer pointed out the weight and material cost difference on a 50-unit run, so has anyone else had a 'standard practice' from a mentor that turned out to be totally inefficient?
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the_keith2mo ago
That "more metal is safer metal" mindset is everywhere, not just in shops. It's like people add extra steps or materials just to feel secure, even when it's a waste. When did playing it safe become more important than doing it right?
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noah_barnes1mo ago
That's a rough way to find out your old boss was basically burning money. The_keith is right, that "safer" mindset just adds dead weight, literally in your case. Bet that Denver engineer saved the client more than your quote cost.
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