<![CDATA[If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail.]]>If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. But if all you have is a screwdriver or a wrench, this doesn't necessarily mean that everything looks like a screw or a bolt, because either of those items can be used as an improvised hammer. Also if you have two wrenches you can break a padlock without needing boltcutters. I'm not actually sure what the moral here is

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/topic/431de0ef-d198-4a56-8c4b-e17cc9b57a2d/if-all-you-have-a-hammer-then-everything-looks-like-a-nail.RSS for NodeFri, 12 Jun 2026 06:43:42 GMTThu, 11 Jun 2026 01:15:20 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:56:48 GMT]]>@mcc The moral, obviously, is never cut the shackle of a padlock - if you do have bolt cutters, cut the body, the metal is much softer & won't damage the cutter jaws. I feel certain I'm not misreading this post in the slightest.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://helvede.net/users/jwcph/statuses/116730167844168577https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://helvede.net/users/jwcph/statuses/116730167844168577Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:56:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:52:17 GMT]]>@renardboy @mcc

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://helvede.net/users/jwcph/statuses/116730150067293439https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://helvede.net/users/jwcph/statuses/116730150067293439Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:52:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:43:48 GMT]]>@reiddragon @GroupNebula563 @mcc oh for fucks sake....
That sucks

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://en.osm.town/users/thibaultmol/statuses/116730116730834812https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://en.osm.town/users/thibaultmol/statuses/116730116730834812Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:43:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:42:35 GMT]]>@reiddragon @mcc ...can't find any evidence on that (in fact, i found a video where he debunks police claims about a lock), any citations?

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/GroupNebula563/statuses/116730111921574519https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/GroupNebula563/statuses/116730111921574519Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:42:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:40:35 GMT]]>@reiddragon @mcc oh god, that *sucks* /gen

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/GroupNebula563/statuses/116730104092297255https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/GroupNebula563/statuses/116730104092297255Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:40:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:37:40 GMT]]>@mcc Carry 2 wrenches at all times?

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/tkissing/statuses/116730092591661207https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/tkissing/statuses/116730092591661207Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:37:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:33:01 GMT]]>@cthos @emaytch @mcc A pair of sturdy screwdrivers will break most padlocks. Pass them through the U in opposite directions to make an X shape. Squeeze the handles together. Pop!

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://toot.wales/users/pthane/statuses/116730074333091957https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://toot.wales/users/pthane/statuses/116730074333091957Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:33:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:29:37 GMT]]>@mcc utilize the opportunity, with whatever you have.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/GOKUSHRM/statuses/116730060966499627https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/GOKUSHRM/statuses/116730060966499627Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:29:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:27:38 GMT]]>@GroupNebula563 @mcc apparently the guy is a Trump supporter, btw]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://fedi.catto.garden/objects/ee605cc9-10b7-403c-b8d6-71a39f02b2fbhttps://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://fedi.catto.garden/objects/ee605cc9-10b7-403c-b8d6-71a39f02b2fbThu, 11 Jun 2026 06:27:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:26:53 GMT]]>@mcc the moral is there are a lot of ways to smash billionaires' domes in like on Postal 2

For legal reasons this is a joke]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://fedi.catto.garden/objects/c4dc5877-0db4-473a-9e73-9fe1c148f660https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://fedi.catto.garden/objects/c4dc5877-0db4-473a-9e73-9fe1c148f660Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:26:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:18:48 GMT]]>@steve @mcc this thread inspired me to rename my tool shed into "the library of mostly useful things".

Probably should add "unsorted" to the name.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/themipper/statuses/116730018399760586https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/themipper/statuses/116730018399760586Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:18:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:12:13 GMT]]>@mcc If all you have is a screwdriver, you add screws to all your products and rename your product to screwed 365 or so.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://scicomm.xyz/users/Quantensalat/statuses/116729992545448781https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://scicomm.xyz/users/Quantensalat/statuses/116729992545448781Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:12:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:01:36 GMT]]>@mcc what if i have several hammers

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://toot.cat/users/mym/statuses/116729950767394974https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://toot.cat/users/mym/statuses/116729950767394974Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:01:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:52:14 GMT]]>@mcc - you nailed it!

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://wien.rocks/users/carquint/statuses/116729913958616225https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://wien.rocks/users/carquint/statuses/116729913958616225Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:52:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:41:57 GMT]]>@CAWguy dang! i do not know putty knives

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/benroyce/statuses/116729873534881914https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/benroyce/statuses/116729873534881914Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:41:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:38:04 GMT]]>@SarraceniaWilds @mcc I have a special screwdriver that's a dedicated destruction tool...

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://sauropods.win/users/drchaos/statuses/116729858248401637https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://sauropods.win/users/drchaos/statuses/116729858248401637Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:38:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:21:14 GMT]]>@mcc

this is why I carry a multitool

suddenly the entire world becomes filled with things to be fixed

it’s awesome

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://saturation.social/users/clive/statuses/116729792062926278https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://saturation.social/users/clive/statuses/116729792062926278Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:21:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:10:32 GMT]]>@mcc

* after reading this thread*
ooo that reminds me that i have to change my battery in my car's key fob. need to find some tweezers...lol. 🤣

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/RachelA/statuses/116729749993375070https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/RachelA/statuses/116729749993375070Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:10:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:58 GMT]]>@mcc
Yes, yes, very true, but consider this: if you have a hammer and a stopwatch, you have an altimeter.

If you have a hammer and a long rope (and patience), you can measure the planet's rotation and your latitude.

If you have a hammer and a field, you have a track-and-field sport.

If you have a hammer and a stack of paper, you can turn on a fan with impunity.

If you... wait, what were you saying about padlocks?

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/jeffc/statuses/116729747794691442https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.online/users/jeffc/statuses/116729747794691442Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:08:31 GMT]]>@mcc If the only tool you have is a Sawzall, everything looks like an all.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://byteheaven.net/users/tekhedd/statuses/116729742081461100https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://byteheaven.net/users/tekhedd/statuses/116729742081461100Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:08:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:06:08 GMT]]>@benroyce My dad loves picking up cheap flea market tools, and he’s given me a couple of those putty knives that have a tiny hammer on the handle end. They also have a flip-out Phillips bit, so you can effectively deal with any drywall nail/screw pops. I’m not sure I’d want to drive in a real nail with that tool though!

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://thecanadian.social/ap/users/116267398334895264/statuses/116729732671299687https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://thecanadian.social/ap/users/116267398334895264/statuses/116729732671299687Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:06:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:58:34 GMT]]>@mcc this is the lockpicking lawyer, and what i have for you today is-

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/GroupNebula563/statuses/116729702949187301https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/GroupNebula563/statuses/116729702949187301Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:58:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:51:34 GMT]]>@deborahh @mcc

oh yeah

duh

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/benroyce/statuses/116729675394587975https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/benroyce/statuses/116729675394587975Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:51:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to If all you have a hammer, then everything looks like a nail. on Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:51:21 GMT]]>@Walruths @mcc If the only tool in your toolbox is a pair of fencing pliers, every problem looks like a fence.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://sfba.social/users/jonberger/statuses/116729674566195590https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://sfba.social/users/jonberger/statuses/116729674566195590Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:51:21 GMT