Over the past fews months, I have been asking how people learned woodworking… Part of the reason is that I’ve been developing a hands-on learning system aimed at people who never had a shop class. This weekend I started building the first prototype… #grownostr #woodworking #diy

New video is up! One Overlooked Woodworking Step That Makes Projects Look Unprofessional

New video is up! How to saw straight with a handsaw… keeping your cut on track without fighting the tool. Covers setup, starting the cut, and the small habits that keep you from drifting. #grownostr #tools #woodworking How to Saw Straight with a Handsaw

New video is up… Trying a different approach to exterior wood finishing—oil, pine tar, and a thinner. Simple mix, easy application, and it changes how the wood looks as it ages. An Old Scandinavian Wood Finish That Actually Lasts #grownostr #coffeechain #diy

When working on a project that requires extra attention to measurement… Like a cabinet project or furniture. It is a good idea to use a designated tape measure for the whole project. Not switching between tape measures… Not all tape measures have the same measurement accuracy… As seen in the picture, each tape has a different length inch. Use a mix of tape measures with different size inches… And you’ll have problems with fit. #grownostr #woodworking #diy

How old were you when you learned a 2 x 4 did not measure 2 inches x 4 inches? #asknostr #grownostr

A lifetime of woodworking equipment knowledge is condensed down into my first field guide… Essential Woodworking Machines helps beginners decide which machines and options are most important for their shop! And save money! Check it out at the link below 👇 #grownostr #tools #woodworking #diy

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Essential Wordworking Machines Landing Page - Fabricator's Field Guide

A Clear, Practical Guide to Buying Your First Real Shop Equipment — Without Wasting Money or Overbuilding Your Shop For woodworkers who are getti...

Good morning nostr! Over the weekend, I tried a new wood treatment for the shop. I was wanting an old school wood preservative because modern water based products do not last. (And look like crap) I found a Scandinavian wood treatment using 1:1:1 parts pine tar, boiled linseed oil, and mineral spirits. I applied with an airless paint sprayer. The look far exceeded my expectations as it was applied on weathered cedar siding that looked flat. The oil really brings out the grain and depth. The first picture is one side half sprayed. The look gets better as it soaks in. #grownostr #diy #coffeechain #woodworking

Happy Friday!!! I have just received the first part of the linseed oil/pine tar treatment for the shop cedar siding… I will hopefully apply it to one or two sides this weekend. It is 1:1:1 parts boiled linseed oil, pine tar, and mineral spirits. I will end up applying two coats. Should last longer and look better than paint. What do you have planned this weekend? #asknostr #grownostr #diy

Something beginners often run into when they’re cutting parts in the shop… wood or metal… They focus on hitting an exact number. They’ll aim for a perfect measurement every time. What usually causes problems is not thinking about the range the part can fall into. The part doesn’t need to be exact… It needs to be within an acceptable limit so it still functions. That limit is tolerance… #grownostr #woodworking #metalworking

This weeks video is up: 👇 Introduction to Part Tolerances (Fractions vs Decimals) #grownostr

I’ve been working on a hands-on shop class… Focused on building real skills with tools, measurement, and fabrication. It’s still coming together, but if you want to follow along or get in early, here’s the waitlist.

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Guided Fabrication Program Waitlist - Fabricator's Field Guide

Guided Fabrication Program I am developing a cohort-based format for those who want structured progression through the Fabricator’s Field Guide c...

Had a conversation with a CNC repair technician working on one of our very specialized machines. I mentioned I’ve been building a class around basic shop skills… tools, measurement, and problem solving. He said the older experienced guys are leaving his company, and there’s no one there to teach this kind of work anymore. It made me realize there is a real shortage of places where you can learn the practical skills this kind of work depends on. Curious how many people have run into that in their field? #asknostr #grownostr

Instead of chasing every new tool, focus on mastering the basics. Great craftsmanship starts with skill, not gear. #woodworking #DIY #metalworking

A tape measure works well for rough measurements, but it’s limited by the divisions printed on the tape. Most tapes only go down to a thirty second of an inch, which means anything smaller requires estimating between the lines. Calipers remove that guesswork by giving you a direct reading of the measurement.