Rant: A client in Austin asked me to build a cabinet with a 'secret' door that didn't open

Honestly, this guy named Mark wanted a full kitchen set and insisted one lower cabinet have a fake door that was just for looks. He said, 'I want to mess with my guests when they try to find the trash can.' I built it exactly to spec, and he loved it. Has anyone else ever had to make something that was purely for a joke?

Pro tip: Wet your marver unless you want glass pancakes

I was making a simple vase last week, and when I went to shape it on the marver, the whole thing slumped over like a pancake. It was so hot that it stuck to the steel and I couldn't get it off. I panicked and tried to pry it loose with tweezers, which just made it worse. After a minute of frantic blowing and turning, I realized I forgot to wet the marver first. A quick splash of water and it released like magic. Now I always keep a spray bottle handy. That little mistake taught me to double check my setup before starting. Honestly, it looked more like a modern art piece than a vase, but I laughed it off.

My book club is reading about the New World Order, and arguments are getting out of hand. Suggestions for ground rules?

Tbh, dismissing spoiler tags in show discussions can backfire. I learned this from a close call.

Binged a whole cooking show series. Learned how to make bread, but it's not the relaxing watch everyone claims.

Coolant choice for brass parts giving me trouble, suggestions?

I've been running brass on my CNC lathe and the coolant I'm using seems to cause residue. It builds up on the tool and parts, making cleanup a pain. I switched to a water-based mix but it still leaves a film. What do you guys use for brass to keep things clean and smooth?