Never be a tweener! Meaning… Never be the person shuffling information between two people. Get them together to talk and then remove yourself. There is nothing worse than being the middle man in a conversation between other people. Cheers! #grownostr

You thought the hard part was assembling your wood project… Now comes time to put a finish on it! In the latest Fabricator’s Field Guide, I break down the best beginner wood finish and how to apply it! Cheers! #FabricatorsFieldGuide #woodworking #DIY The BEST Wood Finish for Beginners (Durable & Foolproof!)

GM! Spark of creativity… People talk about it like it is a brilliant flash of inspiration. It most often is not… It is the quiet small ember in one’s soul that needs encouragement to grow… Even to a tiny fire. Listen to those quiet whispers… They are trying to tell you something! Have a great week! Cheers! #coffeechain #grownostr #gm

Old school machinists are slowly becoming extinct. Which is problematic because not every part needs to be ran on a high end CNC. #metalworking #machining #proofofwork

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🛠️ Friday Fabricator’s Mad Libs: Fill in the Blanks! “One time, I was working on a ______ when I accidentally ______. That’s when I learned an important lesson: always ______ first!” Post your version 👇 #FabricatorsFieldGuide #DIY #metalworking #woodworking #games

YOUR WOODWORKING PROJECT SUCKS… If it has a bad finish. A poor finish can ruin even the best-built project. So how do you choose from the sea of wood finishing products? Here’s my go-to: Oil-based polyurethane Its features are: • Easy to apply (wipe-on or brush-on) • Durable and long-lasting • Water-resistant • Inexpensive • Readily available at most hardware stores Why do I recommend it? Because it’s beginner-friendly, bulletproof, and delivers pro results without the hassle. What’s your go-to wood finish? Let’s hear it below! #FabricatorsFieldGuide #woodworking #DIY #proofofwork

GM! It’s Friday! Any projects planned for the weekend? #asknostr #grownostr #diy #coffeechain

If your project doesn’t hold together… It falls apart! There’s some wisdom for you! In the past, I would use sheetrock screws to fasten my woodworking projects together. They worked good… However, they can’t be used outdoors… I have found the perfect solution! Coated deck screws! They come in many sizes, colors, strong, and inexpensive. And can be used indoors and outdoors. Cheers! #FabricatorsFieldGuide #grownostr #diy #woodworking

GM! “You should not have idle hands, you should always be working. All your life.” ~ Ivan Bunin May you always have meaningful work to do! Cheers! #quotes #coffeechain #grownostr #proofofwork

Are you found of oil based or water based finishes for wood? Why? #asknostr #grownostr #woodworking

GM! Sawing, drilling, assembling your woodworking project is only half of your effort… Just as important, is your finishing. This has the ability to trash your whole project! Spend some time learning finishing techniques. Your projects will be that much better! #FabricatorsFieldGuide #woodworking #grownostr #coffeechain

Practice makes progress in woodworking… Or any craft… Don't get discouraged by early mistakes - they're a vital part of learning! #FabricatorsFieldGuide #grownostr #diy #woodworking

You are changing the battery on the latest gadget… And The battery compartment has a screw holding it closed! Aghhh!!! And You don’t have a screwdriver small enough to change out the battery… You need a jeweler’s Screwdriver Set! Welcome to Tool Tracker Tuesday! #FabricatorsFieldGuide #grownostr #diy #tools

Pro woodworking secret: Most furniture is just fancy boxes… Master basic box construction, and you're halfway there! This is especially true with cabinets! #FabricatorsFieldGuide #grownostr #diy #woodworking