Yeah, the "control and speed" part really hits home. I was the same way, always grabbing the heaviest hammer I could swing for everything. Thought it was about brute force. Watching a skilled smith work changed that completely. Now I keep a lighter cross peen on the rack for drawing out, and my work is cleaner with way less fatigue.

Looked at my chair and it's basically a glorified sack of potatoes now.

You used a dry cloth for years? That sounds like torture. My screen would be a greasy mess in two days. I can't believe you put up with streaks for so long. A little water makes all the difference.

My cousin's pottery exploded in the kiln once.

Nathan's talking about a tool belt, not the ladder height.