GM! Nostr! It’s the end of the week! 🎉🎉🎉 What project or repair do you have planned for the weekend? I am going to be moving dirt and smoothing out the trench from my shop electrical installation… 🤮🤮🤮 #asknostr #grownostr #diy #proofofwork #coffeechain

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

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

GM! #quotes #artstr #art

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

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

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

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

The push to send everyone to college instead of learning a skilled trade wasn’t about better opportunities—it was about money. Apprenticeships and on-the-job training used to be the norm, allowing people to build skills while earning a living. But colleges saw a chance to cash in, convincing the public that a degree was the only path to success. The result? Mountains of student debt, a shortage of skilled workers, and industries struggling to find talent. It’s time to rethink the narrative. Skilled trades aren’t a backup plan—they’re a vital part of the economy. #grownostr #college #trades

What is your favorite tool brand? And why? Mine WAS Porter Cable… Then they went to crap! #grownostr #asknostr #tools #diy #woodworking

Just in case someone hasn’t told you… Don’t be afraid to try something new… And possibly fail at it. That’s what it means to truly learn. You got this! Cheers! #grownostr #quotes #plebchain

GM, I am increasingly of the option that young adults right out of high school are better served by getting some sort of skill that is in demand. This is before college… That skill can be a fall back when times are difficult. This notion that everyone MUST go to college is old and outdated. And only benefits the college endowment… What is your opinion? #asknostr #coffeechain #grownostr

GM! Is it just me… Or, is the most OVERRATED machine in the woodworking shop… The wood jointer? It took me awhile to buy one… Then, I rarely find a use for it that can’t be accomplished by another tool. Let me know what you think! 👇👇👇 #coffeechain #grownostr #woodworking #tools #diy

In this video I give 5 tips for the table saw beginner that I have learned through the years. They will help you make good decisions as to what you need as a table saw user. #woodworking #tools #diy #renovation #grownostr

IT"S TIME FOR NOSTR Q & A! Do you have workshop questions? I haven't done one of these Q & As in a while! Figured it was time again! 1️⃣ Reply to this note with any shop, woodworking, finishing, or metalworking questions that you would like to ask. 2️⃣ I’ll select a few questions and answer them in a YouTube video on my channel “Fabricator’s Field Guide”. 3️⃣ After filming, I’ll reply back to your note with a link to the video answer. I would love to help you with your journey of learning new skills so let the questions fly! #asknostr #grownostr #woodworking #metalworking #plebchain #artstr #tools

I used to think these types of things were gimmicks on tools… Until I needed a square to draw a 90 degree line and I saw it printed on the saw. Any port in a storm! #tools #grownostr

What is a skill that you would like to learn? I’ll go first, welding… Because my welds look like chicken poop… What would you like? Drop it down below! 👇 #asknostr #grownostr #diy