YOUR WOODWORKING PROJECT SUCKS… If it has a bad finish. A poor finish can ruin even the best-built project. So how do you choose from the sea of wood finishing products? Here’s my go-to: Oil-based polyurethane Its features are: • Easy to apply (wipe-on or brush-on) • Durable and long-lasting • Water-resistant • Inexpensive • Readily available at most hardware stores Why do I recommend it? Because it’s beginner-friendly, bulletproof, and delivers pro results without the hassle. What’s your go-to wood finish? Let’s hear it below! #FabricatorsFieldGuide #woodworking #DIY #proofofwork

GM! It’s Friday! Any projects planned for the weekend? #asknostr #grownostr #diy #coffeechain

If your project doesn’t hold together… It falls apart! There’s some wisdom for you! In the past, I would use sheetrock screws to fasten my woodworking projects together. They worked good… However, they can’t be used outdoors… I have found the perfect solution! Coated deck screws! They come in many sizes, colors, strong, and inexpensive. And can be used indoors and outdoors. Cheers! #FabricatorsFieldGuide #grownostr #diy #woodworking

GM! “You should not have idle hands, you should always be working. All your life.” ~ Ivan Bunin May you always have meaningful work to do! Cheers! #quotes #coffeechain #grownostr #proofofwork

Are you found of oil based or water based finishes for wood? Why? #asknostr #grownostr #woodworking

GM! Sawing, drilling, assembling your woodworking project is only half of your effort… Just as important, is your finishing. This has the ability to trash your whole project! Spend some time learning finishing techniques. Your projects will be that much better! #FabricatorsFieldGuide #woodworking #grownostr #coffeechain

Practice makes progress in woodworking… Or any craft… Don't get discouraged by early mistakes - they're a vital part of learning! #FabricatorsFieldGuide #grownostr #diy #woodworking

You are changing the battery on the latest gadget… And The battery compartment has a screw holding it closed! Aghhh!!! And You don’t have a screwdriver small enough to change out the battery… You need a jeweler’s Screwdriver Set! Welcome to Tool Tracker Tuesday! #FabricatorsFieldGuide #grownostr #diy #tools

Pro woodworking secret: Most furniture is just fancy boxes… Master basic box construction, and you're halfway there! This is especially true with cabinets! #FabricatorsFieldGuide #grownostr #diy #woodworking

🛠️ Friday Fabricator’s Mad Libs: Fill in the Blanks! “If I could magically master one skill overnight, it would be ______ because ______.” Post your version 👇 #FabricatorsFieldGuide #DIY #metalworking #woodworking #games

Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing. ~Helen Keller #grownostr #quotes

GM! I was hit this morning with a profound question… Most people may go through their whole lives not asking themselves… What do you REALLY want out of life? #asknostr #grownostr #coffeechain

What’s the oldest tool in your shop, and do you still use it? #FabricatorsFieldGuide #DIY #metalworking #woodworking #tools

The humble wood screw… You’ve seen them—the ones in those plastic hanging packs at the hardware store. I’ve used them before… with mixed results. In the latest Fabricator’s Field Guide, I break down why they fall short—and what screw I trust instead! Cheers! #FabricatorsFieldGuide #woodworking #DIY They Call These 'Wood Screws' But Pros NEVER Use Them - Here's What They Use Instead

The REAL question is: Will AI be used to replace meetings? That would need management approval… View quoted note →

GM! Prove me wrong… Meetings are the biggest waste of time… But, management doesn’t agree… “I was SO busy, was in meetings ALL day!” Have a great meetingless day! #grownostr #coffeechain

Woodworking is 10% tools, 90% skill. Invest more time in learning techniques than buying fancy equipment. #FabricatorsFieldGuide #grownostr #diy #woodworking