From your experience, what’s the best budget tool that outperforms expensive ones? #grownostr #tools #diy #woodworking #metalworking #asknostr

GM! I think it may be Christmas in July… Last night I placed an order for a mini split air conditioner for the shop/studio! It has been very hot and humid where we are so I am looking forward to its arrival and install that I will do myself. It’s Christmas! That I am paying for… Gladly! #coffeechain #grownostr #diy

TOOL TIP TUESDAY: I was a little late in my woodworking career when I finally decided to buy a wood planer… Turned out to be one of the best equipment purchases I have ever made! Planers are the best for turning… Meh! Looking lumber into… Great looking project wood. NOTE: some of the benchtop planers like the Dewalt are really good for home shop use. #grownostr #woodworking #tools #diy

It is alive! Again… Mid 2016, I packed up a metal mill that I converted to CNC while we moved to a new house. It has sat in my garage waiting on my new shop to be built. Over the weekend, the time arrived to spread out the control electronics and get it cutting again! After 9 years, it moved without a problem… just a little rust. I look forward to making some videos on the CNC! #grownostr #metalwork #cnc #machining

GM nostr! It’s Friday again, fiat job is on hold til Monday and looking forward to building my own thing! What are you looking forward to building this weekend? 👇Let us know below what your working on this weekend! #grownostr #diy #coffeechain

I have been listening to podcasts discussing the measurement and precision of Egyptian stone vases that are some of the oldest artifacts found from ancient Egypt. The precision of manufacture on these vases are on par with what I see in the aerospace machining world. How the Egyptians made these thousands of years ago is a REMARKABLE mystery that should been met with way more curiosity. #grownostr

Do you keep your workshop perfectly organized, or do you embrace the chaos? 👇Drop your answer in the comments below! Or Tag a friend who needs to answer this! #asknostr #workshop #tools #woodworking #grownostr

TOOL TIP TUESDAY: I am now resurrecting an old CNC mill conversion that was started over ten years ago. Need to solder quick connectors onto the stepper motors. There is nothing like the ease of use of a good solder station over those solder irons in the hardware store. Night and day! #grownostr #tools #diy #electronics

In my latest video I talk about the growing trend of cordless tools in the DIY world. They seem to be taking over… #grownostr #tools #woodworking #diy Cordless Tools: Scam, Smart Buy, or Both?

🛠️ Friday Fabricator’s Mad Libs: Fill in the Blanks! “I was so confident starting my ______ project, but halfway through, I realized I had completely forgotten ______.” Post your version 👇 #FabricatorsFieldGuide #DIY #metalworking #woodworking #games #artstr

When we create things, it comes for our spirit… Whether we create family, writing or a beautiful table. They are expressions of us. #grownostr #coffeechain

GM! Nostr, Which has more risk… To live out someone else’s dream with your limited time and be successful? Or, to live out your dream and be unsuccessful? #grownostr #gm #coffeechain #asknostr

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The first time I ever made a plywood workbench top, I used just a sheet of plywood and some supports. It was not successful. It sagged and was not good. Now, I am testing torsion boxes to be sandwiched in between two plywood sheets. The boxes (pictured) should give the benchtop extra strength. Will see how it goes this weekend, when I glue the plywood on. #FabricatorsFieldGuide #grownostr #woodworking #diy

🔧 NOSTR Q&A TIME! 🔧 Got a workshop question? Let’s tackle it together. It’s been a while since the last one, so I’m bringing back the Q&A! If you’re stuck on something—woodworking, finishing, metalwork, tools—drop your question below! 👇 Here’s how it works: 1️⃣ Reply to this post with your question. 2️⃣ I’ll pick a few to answer in an upcoming YouTube video on Fabricator’s Field Guide. 3️⃣ I’ll tag you when the video drops so you can catch the answer. No question is too basic—this is all about learning and leveling up your shop skills. Let’s build something better together. #FabricatorsFieldGuide #DIY #woodworking #metalworking #proofofwork #asknostr

MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) is smooth and inexpensive woodworking material. It comes in various thicknesses and is usually in 4x8 foot sheets. —but it has quirks!
 If you fasten it with screws or nails the wrong way. Into the end grain. It will split like a stack of crackers! #FabricatorsFieldGuide #DIY #woodworking #materialmatters #proofofwork #asknostr #grownostr

We’ve all used it… Construction lumber from the big box store in woodworking. 2x4s, 2x6s, etc. In this weeks Fabricators Field Guide. I discuss ways to make it more presentable for your wood projects. #FabricatorsFieldGuide #diy #woodworking #grownostr