Dealing with wobble sucks, but tweaking the heat on the punty changed everything for me. I started heating the tip until it was almost glowing, not just warm. That extra heat lets it stick better and reduces shake when you switch. Also, keeping the main pipe moving slowly helps balance things out. Once I got the timing down, my pieces came out way straighter. Might take a few tries, but it's worth it to avoid the wobble.

Actually, think about the pressure appraisers are under. Their license is on the line with every report, so why would they risk it? They juggle multiple files and deadlines, meaning errors can slip through but are caught fast. The fee pays for their time and knowledge, not just a piece of paper. Do you think banks would keep hiring someone who messes up often? Their reputation is everything, so they have every reason to be careful.

We're overthinking trash at this point.

Being open about delays can turn a frustrating wait into a chance to show your honesty. If you explain the situation clearly and check in often, clients often respect you more for it. So @ross.thomas, while waiting weeks isn't great, how you manage the delay can make it feel fair to the customer.

You're only counting the overnight soak as the extra work? The real time sink is simmering them for like two hours the next day. That's a whole evening of planning. Does that waiting around ever make you just say screw it and order takeout instead, wiping out the savings?