Been grading with my bucket curled for years until a new guy pointed it out

I was working on a small pad site last month, trying to get a smooth finish with the dozer. This kid fresh out of the union apprenticeship walks over and just says, 'Your bucket's too high, man.' I looked down and realized I had the cutting edge tipped back almost 15 degrees the whole time, just dragging material instead of slicing it. I leveled it out and the next pass was clean as a whistle. How many other little habits do we pick up without knowing?

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derek_ramirez8h ago

Honestly, I wonder if the difference is really that big. A smooth finish is a smooth finish, right? If you were getting the job done for years, your method was working. Sometimes these little tips are more about personal style than actual results. Not every old habit needs to be broken just because someone points it out.

lucas_johnson393h ago

Wait, @derek_ramirez, you think a smooth finish is just a smooth finish?