You think a live line means everything's fine? A line can test live at the tap but have a break ten feet in. That's exactly what the toner catches. You're not just checking for power, you're proving the whole path is clear. Skipping it is how you end up tracing a dead line through a whole bundle later.

That guestbook shows they had real fans before apps made everything feel the same.

Wait, you don't use any oil at all? I always toss mine in just a tiny bit, but maybe I should skip it. That's a solid tip. @stella627 is right about the science, the ice makes a big difference. I do the same thing with frozen cauliflower to make buffalo bites, and it works every time. My husband used to hate frozen veggies too until I started air frying them.

Remember that old saying about the tool you don't use? I got lazy with the power stretcher on a hallway job and the carpet started walking. Had to go back with the kicker to really lock in the turn at the door. Now I always start with the kicker to set the tack strip, then finish with the power. It's slower, but the carpet just sits right and doesn't fight you.

What kind of pieces were they?