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Do you still do the "L" thing with your hands to check left and right? (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 weeks ago by darthelmet@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I often do it even though I usually already know before doing it. It just feels like a habit/sanity check.

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[–] wookiepedia@lemmy.world 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Left vs right hand is automatic for me, but I still do the right hand rule when screwing or unscrewing bolts.

[–] degen@midwest.social 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Anything not straight-up-and-down always messes with me so bad. There's an extra hellish sweet spot around 45° and facing away from you that melts my brain as it approaches

Edit: also wtf, for me the post below this one is about screws lol