I have 30 years of experience in woodworking… and here's my take: Buy the best tools you can afford at the time. Expensive tools won't make you better at woodworking. Skills matter way more than fancy equipment. What's your go-to tool that's served you well? #grownostr #woodworking #tools #diy #asknostr

GM, I am increasingly of the option that young adults right out of high school are better served by getting some sort of skill that is in demand. This is before college… That skill can be a fall back when times are difficult. This notion that everyone MUST go to college is old and outdated. And only benefits the college endowment… What is your opinion? #asknostr #coffeechain #grownostr

The United States must become a nation of builders again… Or sovereignty is at stake. If a nation is reliant on others to produce almost all of its goods. It is not free. #grownostr #coffeechain

Hand tools vs. power tools... different stories! You can get by with cheaper hand tools (to a point), but cheap power tools? Total waste of money. Trust me, I've thrown away plenty of them in my 30+ years of experience! What's the cheapest tool you regret buying? #grownostr #woodworking #tools #diy

The most versatile adhesive in your workshop? Two-part epoxy… Glue, finish, reinforce, repair. One product, endless possibilities. #grownostr #woodworking #tools #diy

Starting woodworking? Don't get intimidated by YouTubers with $7,000 table saw setups! A quality contractor table saw with a good fence is all you need to begin your journey. Focus on the fence quality - it affects every cut you'll make. #grownostr #woodworking #tools #DIY

I hate regular notebooks… I always set them down and forget them in the shop. But, small notebooks that fit in a pocket and don’t tear up are hard to find. Until I found these. They are government notebooks. They are very tough and last in a pocket. They can be found on Amazon. Cheers! #grownostr #tools

Belt sanders are like the bulldozers of the workshop… When you need to remove material fast or level joint lines, nothing beats them. Always get corded - you don't want to run out of battery mid-sanding session! #grownostr #woodworking #tools #diy

As woodworkers… There are many different choices to make… One of them is your everyday wood glue… In my latest video I discuss my go-to wood glue and why… Cheers! #grownostr #diy #woodworking

Skills are not developed through perfection… Skills are developed through failure… after failure… after failure. #grownostr #DIY #skills #coffechain #woodworking

The great debate: Corded vs. cordless tools. While cordless gives you mobility, remember you're buying into a battery system. Often replacing a dead battery costs more than the entire tool! Corded tools give you reliable power without the battery headache. #grownostr #woodworking #tools #diy

GM! Is it just me… Or, is the most OVERRATED machine in the woodworking shop… The wood jointer? It took me awhile to buy one… Then, I rarely find a use for it that can’t be accomplished by another tool. Let me know what you think! 👇👇👇 #coffeechain #grownostr #woodworking #tools #diy

THE BIGGEST TABLE SAW MYTH: “You need a professional cabinet saw to do good work.” TRUTH: A decent contractor saw with a quality fence will serve most woodworkers for years. Cheers! #grownostr #woodworking #tools #diy

Creativity is at the core of what it means to be human. #grownostr #quotes #plebchain

We are all gardeners… We plant seeds, either good or bad… #grownostr #coffeechain #quotes

“We have a problem of constipation of imagination.” Joel Saladin #grownostr #quotes #permaculture

TOOLS... Who doesn't like buying them? I don't... when you really don't need them... In my latest Fabricator's Field Guide video, I explain why you don't really need a wood jointer for most woodworking. And the things you can do instead! Cheers! #woodworking #tools #diy #renovation #grownostr

In this video I give 5 tips for the table saw beginner that I have learned through the years. They will help you make good decisions as to what you need as a table saw user. #woodworking #tools #diy #renovation #grownostr

IT"S TIME FOR NOSTR Q & A! Do you have workshop questions? I haven't done one of these Q & As in a while! Figured it was time again! 1️⃣ Reply to this note with any shop, woodworking, finishing, or metalworking questions that you would like to ask. 2️⃣ I’ll select a few questions and answer them in a YouTube video on my channel “Fabricator’s Field Guide”. 3️⃣ After filming, I’ll reply back to your note with a link to the video answer. I would love to help you with your journey of learning new skills so let the questions fly! #asknostr #grownostr #woodworking #metalworking #plebchain #artstr #tools

I used to think these types of things were gimmicks on tools… Until I needed a square to draw a 90 degree line and I saw it printed on the saw. Any port in a storm! #tools #grownostr