Totally random thought on a Friday evening... I was nostalgic, browsing Youtube and stumbled across a video about the 1980's character Max Headroom... I am showing my age! Anyway. I found out that the character, that was supposed to be totally computer generated... was not... at all. I know shocker! He was played by actor Matt Frewer in front of a green screen. Now, since AI is the latest shiny object. Has anyone, 40 years later, AI generated the original FAKE computer generated character? I may not be able to sleep not knowing! #asknostr #grownostr #ai

YOU SAY YOU CAN'T SAW A STRAIGHT CUT WITH A CIRCULAR SAW? In wood or metal... You can with a simple crosscut box… ⬇️ Learn how to make this simple shopmade tool in this video! ⬇️ Cheers! #woodworking #grownostr #diy #homesteading metalworking

Sometimes people you didn’t know or even know their name have profound influence on your life. I have recently learned of one such person, Russ Morash. It was through YouTube that I learned of his existence. He was the creator of “This Old House” and “The New Yankee Workshop”. Two TV shows that I didn’t miss in the 90’s. The New Yankee Workshop was the show hosted by Norm Abrams, that taught me the basics of woodworking and helped me through my early years of contracting. That show even gave me the inspiration for the sliding barn doors that are on my shop today. The shop with the doos and where the show was filmed is own by Russ Morash, as it his home. I owe a huge debt of gratitude for the skills that were taught to me by these two gentleman. Russ Morash has passed away in the last week. A man that altered my life in a profound way… To him and Norm, I say… Thank You! #grownostr #woodworking #diy

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RIP Russel Morash (PBS Producer - Julia Child, This Old House, New Yankee Workshop)

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPsxz8yQp78 Russ Morash, the creative force behind the PBS classics The French Chef with Julia Child, This O...

“Routers are the hippos of the tool world… It’s that they quietly f*ckup more people than you think” ~ Adam Carolla #grownostr #woodworking #tools #quotes

GIVE YOUR KIDS THE SKILL OF WOODWORKING! But that requires the right tools… ❌ Don’t waste money on cheap “kids” toolsets. ❌ There are REAL tools that are perfect for your preteen to learn! ⬇️ In this video, I go over my selection of 9 tools that are great for a beginner! ⬇️ Cheers! #grownostr #woodworking #kids #diy #homesteading

Are hour long meetings or longer ever “really” productive? #grownostr #asknostr

Want to make straight cuts with your circular saw? Don’t have a steady enough hand? I sure don’t… Built a crosscut box! 👇 The saw rides along the rails making a straight cut! #grownostr #woodworking #metalworking #diy

Good morning nostr! Failure is an option… It is often the best way to learn! Cheers! #grownostr #gm #coffeechain

Instead of giving our kids another video game… Give them tools and show them how to use them. The future belongs to the builders and fixers! #grownostr #diy #plebchain

Don’t ask what are you going to do when you grow up… ask instead what problem are you going to solve. ~ Simon Squibb #grownostr #plebchain #coffeechain #quotes

MAKE SHOP CLASS GREAT AGAIN! Our kids need it! #grownostr #diy #woodworking #metalworking

I love the restoration of old things! View quoted note →

Yesterday, I had a situation that would have condemned many parts that were very expensive due to flaky plating. My intuition was bothering me so we tried to feel an edge to the plating. No edge was felt. Most likely it is staining on the intact plating. Saving the parts from condemnation. Many times your intuition is right about your situation. The trick is to listen, don’t let ego get in the way, and act. Somethings, I am still working on… #grownostr #coffeechain #plebchain

This kills me… Being a woodworker / creator putting a freshly cut maple tree out by the road to be picked up on big trash day… Hurts… It could be made into beautiful things! Oh well… #grownostr #diy #woodworking

Have you painted something and the finish was not what you wanted? Did it have brush marks? When you want a great painted finish be sure to use an oil based paint. Oil based will lay down better and give you a smoother and stronger finish. Even with a brush. No need for spray equipment. So, remember when you need a great finish on furniture, woodwork, or doors, use an oil based paint! Cheers! #grownostr #diy #painting #homeimprovement

Many years ago, when I was getting started in woodworking I wanted to buy my first pneumatic nail gun. I chose a 18 gauge brad gun. It was good choice, However, it only held up to 1 1/4 inch long brads. Good choice, but limited on the length. It would show its limitations on certain projects. If I were to suggest a first pneumatic gun for the beginner now it would be a 18 gauge nailer up to 2 inch in length. This is a great all purpose nailer for the beginner as it can handle most fastening and needs a smaller compressor for air. There are a few good brands: Dewalt, Senco, Metabo. Let me know what you suggest in the comments below 👇 #grownostr #diy #woodworking #projects

ANOTHER ADDITION OF NOSTR Q&A! This time answering some questions about buying your first paint sprayer and more! 🫡 Thank you, @pam for submitting some more great questions! ⬇️ If you would like to submit a workshop based question... just reply to this note and I will do my best to answer it! ⬇️ #woodworking #tools #diy #asknostr #homesteading #projects #coffeechain #grownostr