2025-11-21T00:35:33Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz TheShopRat https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/npub1sd3wwlvl6f58yzs4ss90x07e4dwd7yl6h3n0pygpz9vqjcxd99aq90vwne https://fabricatorsfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-new.png https://fabricatorsfieldguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Headshot-new.png https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsy6mx8ur9cwvexmzfn6lyq26pgpdt5z6gcqt9wazmht75hkyj64lszyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5lrrsyn One of the most useful things a child can learn from building something…<br/><br/>Is that problems are often solvable.<br/><br/>A piece doesn’t fit. A measurement is wrong. Something isn’t straight.<br/><br/>You don’t necessarily have to abandon the project. You can investigate, adjust, and try again.<br/><br/>That experience builds practical problem-solving skills, but it also teaches a broader lesson…<br/><br/>That a mistake doesn’t have to be the end of the story.<br/><br/>#FabricatorsFieldGuide #grownostr #education 2026-10-14T19:17:05Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsvljht4mq30q7z0qvxswyxjze5er8eu6v675yplkgee9nyftmgx5czyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5dvmc0f Why do I need to learn fractions?<br/><br/>It’s a fair question if all you ever do is work problems on paper.<br/><br/>But start measuring a board, and fractions suddenly have a purpose. You’re working with halves, quarters, eighths, and sixteenths because the physical world demands it.<br/><br/>Academic knowledge and practical experience aren’t competing forms of education. <br/><br/>They’re two ways of understanding the same world.<br/><br/>We need both.<br/><br/>#FabricatorsFieldGuide #grownostr #education 2026-10-13T16:09:08Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsqjxt2hc4v9t2l5ap3tc0vgku820a680pchvq0ceg3h5ghvjmmt3gzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h59kvmx4 When I first started woodworking, I thought dovetails were really important…<br/><br/>I thought if you wanted to build boxes and furniture, you needed to learn how to cut dovetails.<br/><br/>More than 30 years later, I’ve never cut a dovetail.<br/><br/>And I’ve built a lot of things.<br/><br/>That’s one of the things I’ve learned about woodworking. Some of the things you think are essential when you’re starting out aren’t nearly as important as you think they are.<br/><br/>Learn how to measure. Mark. Cut. Join. Glue. Finish.<br/><br/>Build things.<br/><br/>The fancy stuff can wait…<br/><br/>#FabricatorsFieldGuide #grownostr #woodworking #DIY<br/><br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/bf8f37789ff642517118f9a185c285c94e1706c0bb49bfea03fa555c8f144e46.jpg"> 2026-09-25T19:56:56Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsy3k8cz5sy4d93nd6qu9vskjvq3n6t0yq2pl2wa2nxqlkv8z672nqzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5sw57cf I haven’t posted much lately…<br/><br/>I’ve been pretty focused on writing and testing the first hands-on project for Fabricator’s Field Guide. It’s a curated build for beginners to learn real shop skills by doing the work.<br/><br/>I’m working through the manual and the short videos that go with it, going back through the build and asking, “Would this make sense if I’d never done this before?”<br/><br/>That led me to change how I’m teaching the mitered cleats. It’s a slower process, but the fit is better and the process is easier to understand.<br/><br/>I’m trying to take 30-plus years of hands-on experience and put the lessons that matter into one build, so a beginner has a place to start and doesn’t have to figure it all out alone…<br/><br/>#FabricatorsFieldGuide #grownostr #woodworking #DIY #proofofwork<br/><br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/d36b76b6debdbe94aac8cd3200b8cbf4d1225eb7ffa3eb994cc1118d6ea02303.jpg"> 2026-09-24T20:07:14Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs2xlna66emgn0vmq6uw83gy97zz6mfgmjjygt75v3fajknh99ym2czyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h59zqn83 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdhl2tu26esfa8rjpczzcmsjt0s6c3m67gqfd3knl8d8g67s759qqgwn83y'>nevent1q…n83y</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thank you! I added mine to the thread. Nothing fancy… but useful and practical. Cheers! 2026-08-27T02:32:15Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqszkhn9jnf67r2mt9j49ked0up5suklvg8amfewhv8428vew99d3jgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h53qcal7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfqzeg2nps605xpxes66hclqsmz5qyn2u04r4amyc4v09n5m02zjcgvxurw'>nevent1q…xurw</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Mine is nothing fancy…<br/><br/>Utility plywood and roller wheels. <br/><br/>All cut to the height of my table saw. <br/><br/>I made it out of utility grade plywood because I don’t have to worry about ruining it with paint or glue… take it off and recut a new piece. <br/><br/>The ONLY Woodworking Workbench You Need (AND SIMPLEST)<br/><a href="https://youtu.be/tlVhD2pLPV8">https://youtu.be/tlVhD2pLPV8</a> 2026-08-27T01:56:58Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsrxx0586kuk9g46euxf3x7j7ydknu5ydqe7wet3c43jjvdlv8ltgqzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h59sz49k Still working through the manual for the first project…<br/><br/>I’ve been using the Japanese pull saw I’m putting in the kit. I’d never really used one before, and I wasn’t sure how much I’d like it…<br/><br/>It’s a much smoother cut. Since you’re pulling instead of pushing, you can use a lighter stroke, especially when you’re starting the cut. There’s less tendency for the saw to dig in, bind, and jerk around…<br/><br/>I can see why this might be a better experience for someone learning to saw for the first time. It may look a little strange compared to a traditional saw, but it’s actually a much better experience…<br/><br/>The funny thing is, after using it for this project, I’m thinking I could have built a lot of things with this saw and never touched a power saw…<br/><br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/08079349bfe5e517c55db0162d09e58911eefefc04d8849a80467988d5754521.jpg"> 2026-08-24T14:47:21Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs9paqn8ne23rxlrne98hg3psq33ghtq8v7dtfqgxcvc9a9w7gvlnczyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h59ytwmj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq9603urdp74ydr63chy2j2f5hmcn77ap28hn5qxl330hvvwh75zs8p5ecq'>nevent1q…5ecq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Better than the alternative… 2026-08-07T00:00:50Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs0kduy00hslsdgwaun99ca0wqhe43mwqhjw4qk88zaehv6nnmchzgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5j3rgmd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsycqpnjd5c4gv7ld05aq7fxypa4pl0gkxm4r87t6nkhx3nr856sfcptel9r'>nevent1q…el9r</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The best! Hard to find around here. 2026-08-06T23:57:59Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs9phe5slpd5u9au9hrp252lrw8dn534uj7ffya6wtflvveulxzeaczyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h50rhlpp Craftsmanship is rarely fast…<br/><br/>This is something that I am alway having to relearn. 2026-08-06T15:40:57Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsv6edgqrnk9akawrqslsz7elg755feecd2vl0hhav3xxgrx7up4lqzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5j2xzwv I finished the first prototype of my beginner woodworking learning module, a project that teaches measuring, sawing, fitting, sanding, and assembly by building a small cedar box.<br/><br/>Now I’m back at the bench with the completed project beside me, working through the manual one operation at a time. It’s amazing how many little improvements you find once you can compare the written instructions to an actual build.<br/><br/>The prototype teaches you how to build the project. Going back through the manual teaches me how to teach it. 2026-07-27T20:20:11Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqspgkc829v60esedyae03xujnqltxqedjeg2t5qtcevqrq4trsg4kgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5fazwlw <a href="https://youtu.be/fjD78Q7gbQw">https://youtu.be/fjD78Q7gbQw</a> 2026-07-25T15:07:07Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsd9uryr2taw0d7ecddv5vj4rfqnzzly8aes7vgr2q3zm84cevlhsgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5ljzunh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyz45fsn47wzs652j4m0kugv87udl6llh3a9dvrkqdpesf083lwpckrfutp'>nevent1q…futp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Kettlebells are awesome! 2026-07-25T00:19:38Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsrfqsu9gtx2gwj4p7x5l3c3nlf4769kz2k8td75z2jkxchgl88lcczyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5jxatxd Good glue-ups don&#39;t come from cranking down on the clamps...<br/><br/>Clamps are there for control, alignment, and holding the joint together, not brute force.<br/><br/>In this video, I walk through the basics of choosing the right clamp, using the right amount of pressure, and avoiding a few common beginner mistakes.<br/><br/>#grownostr #woodworking #DIY<br/><a href="https://youtu.be/1OcoISFlPIU">https://youtu.be/1OcoISFlPIU</a> 2026-07-25T00:17:20Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsz6pvhy0rqs3efut438v2wltdgg49wc02lv5gj29jnd4r6u3g3peczyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h55fql2d In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsglsvtqj3w675wk4qrg2kfa6lg5a6lf0u708k0qcf2tmchg8kgpuq60z8jr'>nevent1q…z8jr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Government? 2026-07-25T00:09:45Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsdwznrh5rm3qkjuwm3ft8qq5m3ttgu54ky96vefy6vuplhgep3ggczyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5csghl5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsykwjq34vtz68j4kfn8wzwwsdrpt9cfz3636rxgsnjjhjm0frd3zgj3tkl3'>nevent1q…tkl3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Good to hear from you! <br/><br/>Thank you! I appreciate the feedback. I want it to be something people are proud to make. <br/><br/>The workshop is mostly complete. Just need to finish the upstairs and some small things. <br/><br/>Ah the wood cutter, I remember that! <br/><br/>Cheers! 2026-07-25T00:04:49Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsdzmznnleczhg0e350z4z47q7mux9yy9ztwj72ypn9a53a7gxs5nczyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h57xs6vw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstyjcmjfpyvmh6mgvp2p56dlz52gst3ne8ctz6z7jq8c98kvpllhgkmmny4'>nevent1q…mny4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Management:<br/><br/>&#34;We can have all three!&#34; 2026-07-24T23:59:15Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs2vek6lekdzax2dh2drkl22chjn9pgk7vddlylvlhnl2pgxueuwyczyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5nf69yp Quality work takes the time it takes… 2026-07-24T20:33:35Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqstw8l6gjjtzf6sq4shynmrzpa37a3hx79py6u4an2gffsjnsnxdaqzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h57hzd7y Practice makes perfect…<br/><br/>No<br/><br/>Failure makes perfect.<br/><br/>It is thru failure, that you know where you need to improve.<br/><br/>#coffeechain #grownostr 2026-07-15T13:17:35Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs8fep0nncus80f9h793lxszs3j8k3cx55guk79p7f06hsuqy9cz2gzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5exdepf The first prototype is complete…<br/><br/>What it has reinforced for me is that beginners don’t need a more complicated first project. They need the right first project.<br/><br/>This little cedar box isn’t the destination. It’s a vehicle for learning.<br/><br/>The goal is to build confidence through measuring, marking, cutting, fitting, sanding, assembling, and finishing. Skills that carry over to every project that follows.<br/><br/>Looking back, what was the first project that really taught you something?<br/><br/>#FabricatorsFieldGuide #grownostr #woodworking #DIY #proofofwork<br/><br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/49d3a31754c5966c029da34e012c258e540b5aef62ce34db728844a0d08f5b7e.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/c15749c7843da4f89b992271dfd716c3dfd2f14cd16bfe620879c58cd96e55f3.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/f778ae35930ed96f02ff0fb78903b0e59ae4511c1139697c7dd23308e47a3a16.jpg"> 2026-07-09T14:18:39Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsdlx5j67u83l239cnvdpp43ac0973sykn8m520nqmu5lxw4h7jc8qzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5fqntk8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvzh5dl64zzyz8789xx7vdvhn8rfq4249z60zzskzg2w45ay6rj4qakl576'>nevent1q…l576</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thank you, it is still in the beginning phases. I will be posting updates in the future. Cheers! 2026-06-25T23:17:56Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs9cj4s48xupjt5m3z6zh8u0yvtjuwa7hlun7wr6ghy7r672z5gm3qzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5tuvvrz A little more context on the first prototype I’ve been building…<br/><br/>The first project is a small cedar box.<br/><br/>That may sound simple, but it teaches quite a few foundational skills:<br/> • measuring and marking<br/> • crosscutting<br/> • rip cutting<br/> • fitting parts<br/> • sanding and shaping<br/> • glue-up and assembly<br/> • applying a finish<br/><br/>One thing I’ve been trying to avoid is the typical hobby-kit approach where everything arrives pre-cut and you’re mostly assembling parts.<br/><br/>The goal here is different.<br/><br/>The student starts with material that still needs to be measured, cut, fitted, and shaped, but in a way that’s approachable for someone with little or no experience.<br/><br/>The box is the project, but the real goal is learning the process. 2026-06-25T20:20:19Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs0sn5frn62aqh6qg4w4xzg50705dqp5j4qg998mrcvap3jlg6praqzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5q0n5sh Over the past fews months, I have been asking how people learned woodworking…<br/><br/>Part of the reason is that I’ve been developing a hands-on learning system aimed at people who never had a shop class.<br/><br/>This weekend I started building the first prototype…<br/><br/>#grownostr #woodworking #diy<br/><br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/49298b3f8eebdec17aa79ab9234ebf9e58fe3161ba5b3ef42033a35e0052ccc7.jpg"> 2026-06-08T15:03:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsfz0s39lwn6a5m2hwydt3jpjgpg3nagnlqkuza48r8xjvsjzrr5cczyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5ltu57s New video is up!<br/><br/>One Overlooked Woodworking Step That Makes Projects Look Unprofessional<br/><a href="https://youtu.be/drk_i1aoWik">https://youtu.be/drk_i1aoWik</a> 2026-06-01T21:01:36Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsdx45u0m7zfg5vluywszdvh9dux2fykkvgkcxl7n3h6jrhsw45lyqzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h556hmlq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswcewpqgapncnu9raxcmfauxzcdqa88w3hfjpp8phgse0putwkzrgr2fe09'>nevent1q…fe09</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thank you for your replies, I like that you are using hand tools. 2026-05-27T01:19:03Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsg9y4nmw6r47m78d7vg33jd6fla8nya32ndq6gflxreqpwdmzsqjgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5wwt7n9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswjv38a0fhnvw2a3a80n8t7llyuuqs0f67yrnq85kujx3833u2glqd897yj'>nevent1q…97yj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thanks for the reply!<br/><br/>When you were starting out, what was the first project or moment where you realized you didn’t actually need more tools, just better guidance? 2026-05-20T17:30:04Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsz7lnc6uwx3ccxvdlpq8fgauf69wdknpeeea0nadk0y9ta5jyjlwgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5kvw2th I’ve talked with quite a few people on here over the years about learning woodworking at home, especially beginners.<br/><br/>One thing I’ve struggled with is how to teach real shop skills when I’m not physically in the room.<br/><br/>What I keep coming back to is a field-guide style approach built around real projects, real materials, and progressive learning instead of disposable hobby kits.<br/><br/>Right now I’m developing the first project around a small field box / writer’s box using only hand tools.<br/><br/>Would something like that have helped you when you were getting started?<br/><br/>#woodworking #grownostr #asknostr #diy 2026-05-20T15:01:54Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqstk3zv0v3lqq3n5ngw4cwqq6efuuhhs6rwxxs8a6gwyhv7z5rq0eszyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5h2zqzw I’ve been rethinking the “shop class” idea a bit…<br/><br/>The more I worked on it, the more I felt like it needed cohesion instead of just isolated lessons or random projects.<br/><br/>I keep coming back to the idea that people connect more deeply to objects that feel useful, lasting, and worth building.<br/><br/>Still thinking a lot about what a modern version of learning shop skills could look like for people who never really got that experience…<br/><br/>#grownostr #diy #woodworking 2026-05-15T15:06:01Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsraqzplgk3tagxkuyf76aq0h6tzd0pcjfcxs07c6e8plznzkx36hgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5jm0ugu “The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.”<br/><br/>~Jack London 2026-05-03T15:20:55Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs9uwlczp779tj4pe32lxy9djd8llkn68hd8mqk2ytrv8hqzwu097qzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5dnswnj New video is up!<br/><br/>How to saw straight with a handsaw… keeping your cut on track without fighting the tool.<br/><br/>Covers setup, starting the cut, and the small habits that keep you from drifting.<br/><br/>#grownostr #tools #woodworking <br/><br/>How to Saw Straight with a Handsaw<br/><a href="https://youtu.be/7PWBXNvNcH8">https://youtu.be/7PWBXNvNcH8</a> 2026-04-23T14:49:14Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsdhr3uzmjzwxahprgmq26y5yxqjqttrxtgwhjp46rhca04v7ftc2szyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5g8kl80 New video is up…<br/><br/>If you’ve ever stood in the tool aisle not knowing what you actually need, this is where to start.<br/><br/>#grownostr #tools #diy <br/><br/>Essential Hand Tools Everyone Should Own<br/><a href="https://youtu.be/egPzLtI8n08">https://youtu.be/egPzLtI8n08</a> 2026-04-07T15:17:46Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqszutwy7upmyrl4p5jkr0yyaut2zcuatv5mcfspd8rqfanwfgxw97czyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5h94u9u In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsy7haustfvy30sm9esazv65y2xmtw0ast4ewp9q9g5fws5nykaksqpnr8df'>nevent1q…r8df</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I am sorry for your family. That is a lonely place to be. My mom died of complications from Pfizer. I will be praying for them. 2026-04-05T14:43:51Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsppfgfwftcgn6a6vuk6h8r6ztts6ewgpdf7ju6rzts5djmry7v9gszyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5eje96u In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgra87yyhatfj3p9alwshvyqw5f3c9l7ask86pkzp636ytl78ggtsqwpva3'>nevent1q…pva3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Happy Easter! Hope your day is great! Cheers! 2026-04-05T14:40:23Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqstalmt2vugah6lpl3d68j5t6ffs3lv99vku9x9kra87vvtkn862pqzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h56xszd2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8cepyac07fglk2dcqcnftmgghwhkx89w9wctsnyec4ny29e2g3tqdck5m2'>nevent1q…k5m2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>In the winter my skin dries out bad and I get the ‘winter itch’…<br/><br/>And I hate modern skin lotions. <br/><br/>But, your stuff is fantastic! 2026-04-04T14:06:50Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsvlsp0uwfs6fjae3txu4vek38hh4k4g957x6ac2ayldw4e6k5ufcgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5n3av64 Most people assume more features = better tools…<br/><br/>In reality, the tools that last the longest are usually the simplest ones on the shelf.<br/><br/>#grownostr #tools<br/><br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/42150d51fed25dfd13f071d22f48e665ad38e32ba43cef5b5c7faf8600d98c12.jpg"> 2026-04-03T15:05:29Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsdjjtj3x8jtazk09l8kcc3llxpl2v9953phtltyzaf9a6lgctfrrszyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5zmnvd3 Old-school shop notes… <br/><br/>This week is a field update on finishing cedar siding with a traditional oil mix.<br/><br/>Read the latest newsletter here:<br/><br/><a href="https://open.substack.com/pub/fabricatorsfieldguide/p/depth-over-gloss">https://open.substack.com/pub/fabricatorsfieldguide/p/depth-over-gloss</a> 2026-03-31T15:11:25Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsxzndp47r36jzg5kr4x6drktx70ad7u7dcfm0wwagqlwwn55qxmmszyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5z2zmpl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0uy6hpxvaz68rw4s3eqjmeh20fg28edxyvzq6quqyshnvayquw2g7hxxlh'>nevent1q…xxlh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Some great tools! Never. Heard of Wiha… I’m going to check them out. Thanks for the recommendations! 2026-03-28T21:55:11Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsd5te3pj6ywr8zpxfa4qy907hpqtpueqrdhlgyzy92xt34qz8rnaszyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5k37u9s How old were you when you learned a 2 x 4 did not measure 2 inches x 4 inches?<br/><br/>#asknostr #grownostr<br/><br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/5e1fa4bccd41b0e08d1b9d0f897190846110d91711176ad09ab8ce1f357dbfcf.jpg"> 2026-03-26T20:52:53Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqstc4k968r0ae8zwe0axnlxk3z46mg5fph5mhhudl6zhz4scmszq8qzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5uptafq A lifetime of woodworking equipment knowledge is condensed down into my first field guide…<br/><br/>Essential Woodworking Machines helps beginners decide which machines and options are most important for their shop!<br/><br/>And save money!<br/><br/>Check it out at the link below 👇 <br/><br/>#grownostr #tools #woodworking #diy <br/><br/><a href="https://fabricatorsfieldguide.com/essential-wordworking-machines-landing-page">https://fabricatorsfieldguide.com/essential-wordworking-machines-landing-page</a> 2026-03-26T15:21:42Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsv9atef750ayga6s35r4fgnr2dskc5f7yl5xeef54enmmkhlu2rtgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5vj3cgj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqqqpvdetgt56n80nlm68gdm20w5cav8vdgwnvzxuckyp2m46xa0qfhr6vf'>nevent1q…r6vf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I think about 5 -7 years? I suspect it could go longer as it should age well. This is basically a recipe that has been used for hundreds of years. 2026-03-23T15:08:25Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqszvzfwarz5pknz2fa5qewrq9k84vg9almua7jln8rjdvhc7x7zn5czyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5pym5rn Good morning nostr!<br/><br/>Over the weekend, I tried a new wood treatment for the shop.<br/><br/>I was wanting an old school wood preservative because modern water based products do not last. (And look like crap)<br/><br/>I found a Scandinavian wood treatment using 1:1:1 parts pine tar, boiled linseed oil, and mineral spirits. <br/><br/>I applied with an airless paint sprayer.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>The first picture is one side half sprayed. The look gets better as it soaks in.<br/><br/>#grownostr #diy #coffeechain #woodworking<br/><br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/636b4108f329d545e311a8e8b395e638043e1a7bae4b82b307474f6d9dd5447e.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/12ed3e7b2623e0891b6b5eeea6a6055c04b757294dff718fd66e960dc632901d.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/2e043183d8791a2388b3d0558a7674a0475499570a95c4ea5a23f61dae50b211.jpg"> 2026-03-23T14:51:58Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsff7gmqffp89rxkcqn6whl9te8sdqskj86aspnnqk8z7knj0d4dnqzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5kw8vll In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvxmvt5suuj248uw527h0zkwgtafmc7u7wkcdptxeguxrzdmu0rdqke7zuz'>nevent1q…7zuz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I have used ChatGPT for some commands. It worked very well. I just wish I didn’t have to go to command line all the time to do simple stuff like putting hard drives to sleep, etc. However, it’s all set up now as my video server for editing. 2026-03-18T22:30:25Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs8tyf688a8r8a9n5pavhv4n6hrtyzks74e6mnqqtunll9gvt0upvszyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h56xk4t2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8cvlqkt467r445v83te84zf4czgq2z8p89z28kk9d2ytas6qgvksspjulq'>nevent1q…julq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Nope, not joking at all. I like Linux but it is a mystery to me. I set up my shop computer with Ubuntu because I can&#39;t stand windows. So it really is a word that I see when copying commands to paste into Command line to get something changed. My CNC machine I set up with LinuxCNC and Debian. But still don&#39;t know commands... 🙃 Cheers! 2026-03-18T22:12:26Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsf8munac23yrsnnv0pauz398cen8z3jjvpw4tkx5c2djepzmapmjszyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h59n8fsg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxqkkltj9h9zj00t3j8efwgdeq2rm2g6wh50wxwu60ddd3aqghq7cxggjlu'>nevent1q…gjlu</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>There&#39;s that word I have to use on my shop computer...<br/><br/>I have no idea what it means... 2026-03-18T22:02:01Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs03sg7l574xjtve3mth65pl87lprs3ycekq5ku9re2wwg5evq0e8szyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h58fsvls In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs26ch6qaa5yxf6nemqzn9xw9yj85qzfrekr9q98ysq83wc776d2cq8ueel4'>nevent1q…eel4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thank you! 2026-03-18T21:51:53Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsqm58jg3d453tsnf3x3prmr36ccchg799aqsg0wjyfm6z5mr8l6rgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h506xfeq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspjd5rdpmp5egwptpnn0pv3yp4wdugwhuunkvqkte6mf2h5unlmzs68cjjl'>nevent1q…cjjl</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Make Shop Great Again! 🫡 2026-03-18T20:26:14Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqswrnp5nr6cytck95v7535yktnu48tufe7sn2y2apqfqnugj2ngr8szyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5aclddv I’ve been working on a hands-on shop class… <br/><br/>Focused on building real skills with tools, measurement, and fabrication. <br/><br/>It’s still coming together, but if you want to follow along or get in early, here’s the waitlist.<br/><br/><br/><a href="https://fabricatorsfieldguide.com/guided-fabrication-program/">https://fabricatorsfieldguide.com/guided-fabrication-program/</a> 2026-03-18T20:14:19Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsvze8fxvqx7s7xe2x29gfp726ef9g755kl6w2s9k3vacjpf5h303szyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5cgz03s In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstvvjxlecqrzlq3r3hjfm3z87mrv7dryh2zyu5meqxyqv8rks80cqty0mx8'>nevent1q…0mx8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This kind of story makes me sad. All of the time we spend relearning things. 2026-03-18T15:36:04Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsr4gvt4kw33sf283k7x6vpguklzdgs55zqedrtsz380czjsz9uwsgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5euy34j In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8ajxg2ldsh2wuvrxksctuy4c9f46k5r9vzzkklut9p70rxlr88aqezc2y9'>nevent1q…c2y9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>So, they’re not able to conceptualize different parts and the interaction with others? 2026-03-18T15:34:54Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs9y85qylcd9xya3ng4cgy545fa2zw46s36d5kvlldqemu9kcrcvdgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h54vfzuc Had a conversation with a CNC repair technician working on one of our very specialized machines. <br/><br/>I mentioned I’ve been building a class around basic shop skills… tools, measurement, and problem solving. <br/><br/>He said the older experienced guys are leaving his company, and there’s no one there to teach this kind of work anymore. <br/><br/>It made me realize there is a real shortage of places where you can learn the practical skills this kind of work depends on.<br/><br/>Curious how many people have run into that in their field?<br/><br/>#asknostr #grownostr 2026-03-18T15:14:59Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs8tv0gwle0hexayf9aslj3ydw65dga5pz5krs76uq05jw49ky8f8qzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5525a9g TOOL TIP TUESDAY:<br/><br/>Today’s tool tip is not about a tool..<br/><br/>It’s about alcohol!<br/><br/>No, not the drinking kind…<br/><br/>Denatured alcohol, the kind you get at the hardware store…<br/><br/>Denatured alcohol has some great uses…<br/><br/>1️⃣ It is a great general degreaser.<br/><br/>2️⃣ Mix 1:1 with water and a drop of soap, it makes an eyeglass cleaner. <br/><br/>3️⃣ It dissolves and cleans latex house paint off of surfaces. <br/><br/>Cheers!<br/><br/>#grownostr #homestead #diy 2026-03-17T14:42:36Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsy3upv66nu5fftmphfy4n396krrdh2vf5twrm89h7vd57uvzwdrnszyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h55sgxut In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0s30509m2k2zu6nylcj5vl9m7mcqpzkxdxnq429336pelrvw2cqgzv9d9u'>nevent1q…9d9u</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Seems… shall we say, rigged? <br/>🧐 2026-03-16T17:22:46Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsthc9rnhklzh7gtek2skzr2k2uzxmljhyqt0gc79d5kywepvndsnczyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5capuw5 So, if capital gains tax is a tax on your fiat currency gains on your investment…<br/><br/>And inflation causes all prices to rise… including your investment…<br/><br/>Then, our government is taxing us on their devaluation of the currency…<br/><br/>Sounds about right… 2026-03-16T15:31:10Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsvermvz3gp5euenddk0e06g50yru3zg56dakjjutnrgp2gwqz3j6qzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5z7u8uy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgdd7w0j6wpldgny3gsz4yptm5lpeevaz5pr5q6amszpeh84xnw5quedv9w'>nevent1q…dv9w</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Yep! 2026-03-16T15:21:03Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsgf8e94q9nm0jv4deu7ncprjgy8sf726u0njhv7plxax0476evstszyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h50e2dq0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxueae88fkf3g63h5cp0psa6pxgu88ly3fq9lwkdzrp0ssfem2faqz8pkzl'>nevent1q…pkzl</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It’s a big club and we aren’t in it… 2026-03-16T15:19:16Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsdy0ekrrj7mujlaf90n9dq7ydgdasm9y7d2lly6fmmsmf5a5ahaxgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h50lkev4 Instead of chasing every new tool, focus on mastering the basics. <br/><br/>Great craftsmanship starts with skill, not gear. <br/><br/>#woodworking #DIY #metalworking 2026-03-16T15:17:22Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsry4m0d4rz28xj57rkc4x3khk0x4uxlwt8rjwux53rkgpnx6wp24qzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5jykeaz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs28w3r4szcwrunjql5schrly2kjuhzujvykkyggg370fwnq58ajscc8f5ac'>nevent1q…f5ac</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Weird isn&#39;t it... Everyone... <br/>Cheers! 2026-03-15T23:40:22Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs8metc5qd4qzm6ypdwh8p5ht4p3ft6yky6tt0gzredy0k3argznlszyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5lmsaww In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdvp2cxjgnxz5qh00qqjflegwdt8v8rft2k3avm9elunpd6a4skjqzeglp4'>nevent1q…glp4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>General tool kit. 2026-03-14T01:41:23Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsdaxslcdv98thkpykmnjeyhhjxwy3axddgtkcphnjt7vf3xjtnltgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h558uc9m In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrctv7ghgetxgm2mkshd6r9jwseq6qsjz3m7727zsr3gfacjkwm5svqttf2'>nevent1q…ttf2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>You have a way with words! Cheers! 2026-03-13T20:30:24Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsx272fzrmw9zvzypl27hqg5z4a8620z3pwsc95qlxpgg3j2xhu7hczyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h50d9sf5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2c8da36fcszgm6jllmccxvl5cut7v7r7weekpudgn58ahsm0f3uc9wjk76'>nevent1q…jk76</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Gold! Thank you! 2026-03-13T20:28:52Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs83a97en8wtr9rmqxqqcmehwdgz7glg4kjvl5p0hhsvunucg86tmqzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5vc25p6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqmuwrks2s8j3nz88pu6uwlrywdz9uyshddl5sq7greelks8ewnkqx40hgh'>nevent1q…0hgh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thank you to all that have replied. Will definitely have to give them a try! Cheers! 2026-03-13T20:25:58Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs8ckthrn0m7x0xshwfsjd3shvgs5lg2nd8jhuc9zjxe7e8gl6q36gzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5ug8zwr In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstusn9z0w8p8vhasaj3zul2l8p8m333x82k22adrvvlceqz9uh6ecxtk5sg'>nevent1q…k5sg</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Seized plumbing definitely requires good tools…<br/><br/>And patience… 2026-03-13T20:24:12Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsfkqjlh59wypza302e8az47hvaz673pkx8ppkf6f7acl8xlekc3rszyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5du5zra In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqtc049wvt3ns88pcqx96s2rcu5wnazdgrq5lzfemdvess5wt8d7qra6g0w'>nevent1q…6g0w</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Will take note of that! 2026-03-13T20:21:50Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsfwth0dg83q69awvd4lxsxpv2eepzdex9fdulkv3x20glzpz5lcyqzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5fg5t85 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd2ck8hj5qmx85lfe2s83059ea7pctvfxdggzyl8kgm4vync2utjqwzuhxp'>nevent1q…uhxp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Very physiological…<br/><br/>I like the “for a beginners list, reliability is the core”. 2026-03-13T20:21:05Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs09wamrlpwe4tdlv3cpq565wx9gjesukut7q8kda85rv4hemxsrjqzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5v5gtu8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0yqzgvj9n2sy377xdlezj6ze6z9vzxhdtdwnrd9ef4fs84k2gl4shxqtlq'>nevent1q…qtlq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Dang, that was the name I couldn’t think of while posting! Thanks 🙏 2026-03-13T14:58:34Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsxn9h9wps50ptvvhu2c283a93k362evjy86htan5lenjec0svha8gzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5qfttv8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvj4xqquwrt6ymq3z2jnsfhmjvf0p02hn78kw0d9yppesd5sd47rsxvur7w'>nevent1q…ur7w</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>They look very handy. “German engineering!” 2026-03-13T14:57:26Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsqmuwrks2s8j3nz88pu6uwlrywdz9uyshddl5sq7greelks8ewnkqzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h57wt7j8 I am working on an essential tools list for beginners…<br/><br/>One of the tools I suggest is a pair of groove joint pliers. <br/><br/>However, I really think the Knipex Cobra Plier looks to be superior.<br/><br/>Does anyone have experience with this brand?<br/><br/>I may have to test one!<br/><br/>#asknostr #grownostr #tools<br/><br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/28071a52d8f2d7d2c3a1a8623e22e14babaf0da6cb5ad95aea79f5e569a47749.jpg"> 2026-03-13T14:52:18Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsvuf96xm80xksrxff7z0z874xmhq0dcdepmrsdyrdtvrd299mj8ugzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h58t2dyk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszpx9l5mgqdxg2mg9x6apcmyrnrsxn2xcxp8xtgtm8a9qpyttp8hss4wkkr'>nevent1q…wkkr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>To whom it may concern…<br/>🙂 2026-03-13T01:15:20Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqstk9v9qrsymr7a6z27afcamyej2x2zyq2mqgrpt20kp0dr9yve3sszyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5fu48s3 A tape measure works well for rough measurements, but it’s limited by the divisions printed on the tape. <br/><br/>Most tapes only go down to a thirty second of an inch, which means anything smaller requires estimating between the lines. <br/><br/>Calipers remove that guesswork by giving you a direct reading of the measurement.<br/><br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/ab66caf2286abd5ce4fd77d436f92e9c2223b487e21d5d65e8729a85983ce9ee.jpg"> 2026-03-13T00:53:21Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqspsu9854v5a89nyr5fuph7lyh729f9v46ulvavzejjc5wte6jjcegzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5wpu4c6 Online advice can be loud, conflicting, and overwhelming… <br/><br/>Essential Woodworking Machines provides a calm, experience-based guide for beginners to make confident equipment decisions while building a shop that grows with them…<br/><br/> #grownostr #tools #woodworking<br/><br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/47de1f650b6ad6dc11dce899f19a1ef501224252a204709024c9cd3b54da00c3.jpg"> 2026-03-12T14:56:44Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs83j7aj5lujmhjkcgnzynlgfaz49lrq9q5can209qdyadfzelgy7gzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5jkwarl In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsft9rm3e9mpz9pt95zyptluwauq6ae28p0h4e8x2gr3c4t3u9kaqqx0jjxe'>nevent1q…jjxe</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Vhere do you keep ze gun? 2026-03-11T20:10:08Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs0kmccl7asvm60re2f8pr65epcjamasfj088t5k53tpsz3xcjdcqczyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h52g3jks A common mistake when using calipers is assuming they only measure outside dimensions. <br/><br/>The outside jaws are the most obvious feature, but calipers are designed to measure several different things including inside dimensions, depth, and step measurements. <br/><br/>Learning these functions makes the tool much more useful in the shop.<br/><br/>#grownostr #tools<br/><br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/0deb00ca6505c0aabf96eeeaeda7c53a4d55ac7fc040790921482db31bb0f6bd.jpg"> 2026-03-11T18:24:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsvknsx2x9c9agxeryg50u5n9f375g44jzl07fgsgpqhahqf05nlxczyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5dm0k9v What’s the most frustrating part of setting up a new shop?<br/><br/>#asknostr #grownostr 2026-03-11T14:46:39Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsykwe3g4yt22gydccrkj2th886latvv3m0dk92q4p40awz3u36yzgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5guh5tw Many of you have seen me mention the fabrication class idea over the past year…<br/><br/>Something practical for adults who never had a shop class but want to get comfortable with tools.<br/><br/>I’ve been quietly working on the structure and curriculum.<br/><br/>It’s still under development, but I’ve opened a waitlist for people who want to follow along as it takes shape.<br/><br/>If that sounds interesting, you can join here…<br/><br/>#grownostr #tools #woodworking #metalworking #proofofwork #diy<br/><br/><a href="https://fabricatorsfieldguide.com/guided-fabrication-program/">https://fabricatorsfieldguide.com/guided-fabrication-program/</a> 2026-03-10T15:07:25Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsd7xwr224r5vjda62ayzxukf5f5xdm06afe0vv5wz445ee66zhs7gzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h57xy347 A simple shop tool that’s easy to overlook… <br/><br/>but once you start using it, it changes how you measure things. <br/><br/>This week’s video is a beginner’s introduction to calipers and the different ways they can measure parts in the shop.<br/><br/>How to Use Calipers (Beginner’s Guide)<br/><a href="https://youtu.be/qbmYzmOetIQ">https://youtu.be/qbmYzmOetIQ</a> 2026-03-09T14:37:26Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsp59nt5rnwnpl6y99f403ddfzwdd3nkea7s9eymp2xnygt9eujjdgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5s86tm4 I’m almost 2 years into my YouTube channel…<br/><br/>Never would I have thought to myself… before this adventure…<br/><br/>“Monday I’m shooting B-roll and Tuesday is A-roll.” 2026-03-03T16:16:54Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsq3zzlzhh0mepw2k37jg0ffewm8hdvv9hsj3t408er2zfau3g6znqzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5xw35g7 I put out a video last week on transferring measurements without numbers. <br/><br/>The focus is simple… <br/><br/>If two parts must relate to each other, let one part be the measurement. <br/><br/>It is way more accurate!<br/><br/>It walks through five direct transfer methods that reduce error and improve fit. <br/><br/>Here is the video:<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/V_u_ajd32AA">https://youtu.be/V_u_ajd32AA</a> 2026-03-02T15:59:34Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsd0khmefsalnqacy8lsgrw57efe54ka64k4l62dfrne9xddtw2tjczyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5st4e08 Since when did shop class become a nastalgic relic of the past. <br/><br/>Just had a younger engineer wish that he had that opportunity at school… 2026-02-12T15:41:34Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsgqcq7vuy09gvv38068j6cfmsxtv7czgv4m760yxn04e2dum8sh4czyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h50a638g A great example of craftsmanship.<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/dsP4zsGSHk0">https://youtu.be/dsP4zsGSHk0</a> 2026-02-12T12:54:52Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsxgeqnj6l3grdhs28d5dgrd6z6wg4kl0l9j6jws5wv0wreyyhfzqgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5l9el4n Oops here’s my latest video…<br/>I killed the link in the last post. <br/><br/>Master Accurate Layouts: Using Combination, Speed, and Framing Squares for Beginners<br/><a href="https://youtu.be/30KAMW8kvp4">https://youtu.be/30KAMW8kvp4</a> 2026-02-10T18:12:53Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsyv82y9mznagguud6zqkukk39ux3xx7p2nv7kcd7et843rqr4vyaczyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5sk95nu Spent some time in the shop teaching layout basics.<br/><br/>A 90-degree angle is the foundation of almost every project.<br/><br/>I cover three essential squares: combination, speed, and framing. They help keep projects square and save time and frustration.<br/><br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/30KAMW8kvp">https://youtu.be/30KAMW8kvp</a> 2026-02-10T18:11:01Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsz5z39hjzkaclfdmtw08te2efajdhvv6z94yskmhlh20qr60ty28qzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5cm3en2 <a href="https://youtu.be/O_T-ISHmNo8">https://youtu.be/O_T-ISHmNo8</a> 2026-02-10T12:45:42Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsdl5dq0v7gkg8a4qvd7c3dr8sr7vmcdlsaw5yex7r64wpd7ngfpvgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5rxwd7u Found this song today!<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/7oCo7zDdkko">https://youtu.be/7oCo7zDdkko</a> 2026-02-10T01:18:28Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsrald8m5dpf06e0yvldl5450mfygxtdw0sqldef3gm640pgkrcqzszyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5ynfgat I read this today and it profoundly struck me…<br/><br/>“When systems fail, guides become essential.”<br/><br/>We are living inside a profoundly broken system. 2026-02-07T17:37:09Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs2mgz49xw03qhhfralqdhkpsznhl5gcfh335shhhwf82enl4svakqzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5spxwwy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyrmkc0ezhftsu0zydy4jtefjwxj9ke7pj754weerjqpvw2quujtsnj8aa6'>nevent1q…8aa6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Too many hobbies… is there such a thing? Thanks for your reply! 2026-02-07T04:07:14Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsrm3rekgrcpgh6r9j2hqthr50usd9jzen6hpzzd83r6u6v6rd5v4czyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5q4fdeh Quick poll: <br/><br/>If I ran a hands-on maker skills program, what would you want to learn first?<br/><br/>A) Woodworking fundamentals<br/><br/>B) Metalworking basics<br/><br/>C) Both together 2026-02-06T15:23:31Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsy922al4am4p9xuys5h83g0rsftwf3rgw4y7h5t2hd85ljy7kvgxgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5hvsa49 New video is up on YouTube!<br/><br/>How to Read a Tape Measure with Confidence — No More Guessing<br/><a href="https://youtu.be/Sln_iYK9b1Q">https://youtu.be/Sln_iYK9b1Q</a> 2026-02-04T15:47:40Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsgtmtv0mltqpf80tsqck9j66nqq880fq0nk37tvlns5435zu80jtgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5grtmht Been heads-down the past few weeks building something…<br/><br/>I’ve been teaching maker skills on YouTube for 2 years now…<br/><br/>80+ videos, 1200+ subscribers, but it’s all been scattered.<br/><br/>So I’m creating a structured curriculum. Hand tools → woodworking → metalworking → CAD → designing for manufacturing. <br/><br/>The full path from zero to making real things... <br/><br/>More soon. Cheers! 2026-02-03T17:12:52Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs0dp7guua56jg7jr5zmagvv8u3wf8z057r2gjwvqhzyt08u2pggvczyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5l6pnj8 I’ve put together my first short field guide for woodworkers who are starting to think about a real shop and buying their first stationary equipment. What tools really matter first, what can wait, and how to avoid wasting money.<br/><br/>It’s based on decades in my own shop and the same kind of perspective I share on my YouTube channel at Fabricator’s Field Guide. Not affiliate lists or how-to instructions, just practical guidance to help you make confident decisions.<br/><br/>You can check it out here:<br/><a href="https://fabricatorsfieldguide.com/essential-wordworking-machines-landing-page/">https://fabricatorsfieldguide.com/essential-wordworking-machines-landing-page/</a> 2026-01-20T15:49:14Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqstumyj7tmvqvcafd4jdrgemht6852crf9mtdu5rnkgj52j4sxml2qzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5lcrlzl <a href="https://youtu.be/0VKNMzcPETA?si=MTWXG9rf-DMoACCn">https://youtu.be/0VKNMzcPETA?si=MTWXG9rf-DMoACCn</a> 2026-01-18T16:04:12Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs25dq79fety25j2x34j9xyqyu6kn0fn7843q7sw6jvhzzhwn8nv6czyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5rhawnl <a href="https://youtu.be/Gc04fY_UXcI?si=cqVvgZBlFooaK3UD">https://youtu.be/Gc04fY_UXcI?si=cqVvgZBlFooaK3UD</a> 2026-01-18T15:38:42Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs2gdw3kc80mquv3jt06p5nr720khpdr6lesrt7v622tn6xkh4nnqgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h52x0tyx This Texas lady is badass!<br/><br/><a href="https://youtu.be/pU7VvqJXDQQ?si=5K0PvkFZJKWdqzTJ">https://youtu.be/pU7VvqJXDQQ?si=5K0PvkFZJKWdqzTJ</a> 2026-01-17T16:34:45Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsdqztus90lk8rqv0q3rz54tnn7v4dtgy39txpznn9hvz74kvtfk0czyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5f6vu82 Safety rules are training wheels…<br/><br/>When you’re new to the shop, safety rules aren’t just about protecting yourself…<br/><br/>They teach you to notice hazards and think ahead. Following a simple framework helps you start developing awareness…<br/><br/>Which over time becomes intuition. Beginners often don’t realize this until they’ve had a few “aha” moments of understanding risk.<br/><br/>If you’re just getting started, I break this down in my latest video.<br/><br/>Watch it here: <br/><a href="https://youtu.be/oBbGgbO9UXY">https://youtu.be/oBbGgbO9UXY</a><br/><br/><br/>#grownostr #tools #woodworking #metalworking #diy 2026-01-12T15:41:44Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqswg4en8s78jgasrkp6w2zkmsgakj8jdpfee2qfyyjxgpgd40pxkfczyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5av2gwv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdxm8j9y2zefvjj0fwn0qpn7gsx99n5m57dr0jp7yvrjlaffsm6dgpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ukytn4d9jzummkdq6ehwwa'>nevent1q…hwwa</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Bom! Bom! Bom! 2026-01-03T04:21:46Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsdntuuw5cdvjtvtwwcnh72vfcpgtgsnl0fy67d803z2ahcxnj2g8gzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5w5qvnp Safety rules train awareness…<br/><br/>That awareness creates safety. 2026-01-02T18:32:24Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsdf54yf3yg9wkxc8vw3cweq46l2v36vz3dt7d7gfhd0zxyzc6m0fgzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5mcsxjc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswq9zvdr0q8k628m0204r8u3rwhx43n2sqw9vv04xu9m2evthkzdchgal7u'>nevent1q…al7u</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>He is a sweetheart. He’s so fluffy he ‘sashays’ around. 2025-12-25T19:06:58Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsdn4dyvzeyvsdjw5lf056jd2y4t2wyt009qhnz4n0fr8xag6y2x5qzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5r6w5f5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsveqmjcwlcg6587fwp4zk8gvush9lzeq8y7e8ytuepjsff7z2atss8q8tma'>nevent1q…8tma</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Our boys…<br/><br/>All 36 pounds of them!<br/><br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/15cf7a619fc70a287801b82e7233916839bf6cc13287b641ee7d39ef8ac92543.jpg"> <br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/22679804bb5a1e47bdda2ceff82163caa4bd18a242cc26f24804c44ab74be7c7.jpg"> 2025-12-25T19:01:59Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqs95ks4y9hhenp62jqe4ky36ncpxlkzscf2h3tnfyc3h06fr6aj3hczyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h54f0ehu In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs09p0hvj3qnj4m6fj2u9vy3e8j5l3hswndapgxylps9pqnxkxfgcq0209qs'>nevent1q…09qs</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>They just leave it there…<br/><br/>The brass that is… <br/><br/>Merry Christmas! 2025-12-25T18:52:08Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsf92njdh3l4y7y6x7nvpg4w25ckehl3gusp5ck0lku64gxnwns6kszyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5un326a In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgf9cs57hwep926tk5gqq0stq54yctk2y4xarlegrx4hfyu8t3wwcaykq8j'>nevent1q…kq8j</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>You’ll possibly bleed to death… 2025-12-25T04:27:02Z https://njump.cloud.vinney.xyz/nevent1qqsx7vn7stsv3grdr0r3rg602p2q0eczmwcazm6xjazl0nq4j8f7t9gzyzpk9emanlfxsus2zkzq4uelmx44ehcnl27xduy3qyg4sztqe55h5w8klvy In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0gk7zee9z8cx5kqdnjuxz9nw54wykxjsd837kzzxk3gscxtu0sxc96xc0r'>nevent1q…xc0r</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Yes!<br/><br/> <img src="https://image.nostr.build/cf0eb43805c689c0a1e95217a162177f4969a41860cd43fc80bc07eb75dd3416.jpg"> 2025-12-24T21:13:07Z