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| Number one rule, have patience and absolute focus. Make only deliberate movements and watch every steps you make.
And if you can't do that because you aren't an absolute Zen Buddhist monk, then clean up your workspace. Have dedicated space or container for each and everything like screws or whatever you're working it. Additionally, film your process so you can retrace your steps if anything go wrong.
As long as it's human fixable you can do anything.
| And make sure to always unplug power source before doing anything. Like batteries for small electronics, or the power supply or power line for large electronics. If you're dealing with heavy objects, make sure to secure it redundantly, and triple check your harness. Make sure your harness is OSHA compliant. Always wear helmet, goggles, lab coat, work gloves, shoulder pad, knee pad, wait a minute..
| Don't be lazy. Skipping out on even one safety measure can cost you in a lifetime of easily preventable health injuries.
Some common issues- ground yourself before working with electronics/electricity, NEVER service anything unless its unpowered or off, FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS WHEN DISCHARGING BATTERIES, do not work with gases or solvents without ADEQUATE venting or air circulation and masks, wear APPROPRIATE impact resistant goggles, etc.
| I enjoy these lab grade safety precautions when we don't even know what OP is fixing lmao
| >>851641
I mean, they did mention getting a legit toolbox... that implies something that could be dangerous if they fuck around and find out, lol.
| I'd sit down sometime and make a list of tasks you want done, that way you can sit down and learn about them whenever you want instead of a pattern of only remembering when it becomes an issue, not knowing what to do and putting it off.
Also, if you got a hammer I'd recommend getting a piece of scrap wood and practicing hammering nails in and removing them, I always found keeping them straight is harder than it looks
| Also another thing. Before you engage in any sort of DIY or project try to research into what you will need for said project. Screwdrivers, hammers,and drills are all extremely useful tools for fixes and stuff but,only if you know what you will do.
Also youtube tutorials can help alot. Whenever I do any sort of car repair I am less than knowledgeable a youtube tutorial helps alot. On both time and money.
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| How do I learn to fix shit on my own? I've never messed around with tools much but I'm moving on my own and got a toolbox as a present.