Which do you prefer: Wood joinery (dovetail, mortise & tenon) or fasteners (screws, bolts)? Or Duct tape? 🤔🤔🤔 #grownostr #asknostr #woodworking #diy #metalworking

GM! Woodworking is about learning, not perfection…. Start simple, make mistakes, and enjoy the process of creating something with your own hands! 🛠️ #grownostr #diy #woodworking #coffeechain

What is the one tool or machine you dream of owning someday? #woodworking #metalworking #tools #asknostr #grownostr

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I like to be frugal… So, I don’t like to go cheap on hand tools! Those $5 screwdriver sets with the super soft metal? You'll strip those things out in no time. Spend just a few more bucks and get something decent that'll last. Learned this one the hard way! Many times… #grownostr #woodworking #tools #DIY

Who remembers this guy? #grownostr #asknostr

Harbor Freight... some things are OK there, but I generally steer clear. Those Chinese power tools just don't impress me quality-wise… Some hand tools are good… Can anyone change my mind on this? #grownostr #woodworking #tools #diy

I’m back to writing on the Fabricator’s Field Guide Newsletter after taking a bit of a hiatus. Here is a link to my latest post. Cheers! #grownostr

Skills vs Tools: What's Really Holding You Back?

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I am in love with the Japanese art of Kintsugi or the celebration of imperfection by highlighting the cracks in ceramics with gold. We need more of this in our throw away world... #grownostr #artstr #art

Power tools… Which ones are the most important to buy? In the latest Fabricator’s Field Guide, I give my thoughts on the first 6 power tools to purchase and why. Cheers! #grownostr #diy #woodworking #tools The Only 6 Power Tools You Need to Master Woodworking | Essential Beginner's Guide

What is holding you back from learning a shop skill, whether woodworking or metal working? Tools? Knowledge? Someone to teach? Let me know!👇 #asknostr #grownostr #woodworking #metalworking

My frugal shop advice: Be strategic about where you spend… Corded instead of cordless, mid-range instead of premium, but never bottom-barrel quality. What's your strategy for building a tool collection? #grownostr #woodworking #tools #DIY

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The Skill Multiplier Effect: As your skills grow, the effectiveness of your tools multiplies—even basic ones. Where are you investing more: tool collection or skill development? One has a much higher ROI! #grownostr #woodworking #tools #diy #skills

Two-part epoxy: The woodworker's secret weapon that does WAY more than just glue! Outdoor projects, waterproofing, gap filling - this stuff is magic. Pro tip: Get a kit with different cure speeds for maximum flexibility. Have you ever used two-part epoxy? Let me know in the comments. #grownostr #woodworking #tools #diy

"Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." ~ Scott Adams, cartoonist #grownostr #quotes

Social media woodworkers make it look like you need a $25,000 shop to start. Truth, with just these 5 tools: - Bench-top table saw - Miter saw - Drill - Jigsaw - and random orbit sander You can build incredible projects while you save for the rest! #grownostr #woodworking #tools #diy

This is going to be a crisis… The lack of skilled trades people is going to be bad… AI will not help with this one. #grownostr #trades #diy

When I was a kid, I had Carlsbad Caverns in my toy box… Not the real one, but a sixties vintage souvenir. It was a plaster cast replica with a red window at top to cast a cool glow onto the stalagmites… I lost it, long ago. Over the weekend, we went to Carlsbad Caverns… And my wife found for me the exact souvenir. Very cool… BTW, they had red, green, and blue ones. I got the red! #grownostr #coffeechain #vacations

It seems to me… Starting a handyman business is one of the easiest and most practical ways for a young adult fresh out of high school to dive into entrepreneurship. The demand is there — especially from those who struggle to find trustworthy help, like the elderly. Build a solid reputation, invest in a few tools, and you’re off to the races. Low overhead. High demand. Infinite potential. #grownostr #diy #plebchain