Hold on, the assistant might not get the long-term cost. Cheap stuff breaks more, so you pay to fix it later. Explain how better hardware saves them money and hassle.

My cousin works at the county museum, they always say to call them first with stuff like that. They'd know if it's important or just old junk.

Compass and ridge was a good call. I've had to ignore a mapped stream before that was definitely not there. You just sort of stare at the empty dirt for a minute.

Ugh, that's so frustrating when people don't get the skill involved! My own woodworking projects just get called 'playing with tools' by some relatives. It really takes the wind out of your sails.

Yeah that smell-memory link is so real. I keep one old kerosene lamp around just for that exact vibe when I want it lol.