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The Spudger Problem: Thin vs Strong
Episode 3865
Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Description
Every repairer knows the pain of a bent spudger tip mid-job. This episode dives into the physics behind that failure — the cube law, yield strength, and the geometry tradeoffs that make ultra-thin and ultra-strong seemingly incompatible. We explore why spring steel outperforms mystery stainless, why titanium actually makes things worse, and what spec sheet numbers actually matter when shopping for a pry tool. If you've ever watched a tool fold at 45 degrees and wondered if better exists, this one's for you.