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Jeremiah Baker
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From woodworking to aerospace, 30+ years of hands-on experience—sharing lessons, skills, and shop insights.

What is the one tool or machine you dream of owning someday?

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GM!

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I like to be frugal…

So, I don’t like to go cheap on hand tools!

Those $5 screwdriver sets with the super soft metal?

You'll strip those things out in no time.

Spend just a few more bucks and get something decent that'll last.

Learned this one the hard way!

Many times…

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Who remembers this guy?

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Harbor Freight...

some things are OK there, but I generally steer clear.

Those Chinese power tools just don't impress me quality-wise…

Some hand tools are good…

Can anyone change my mind on this?

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I’m back to writing on the Fabricator’s Field Guide Newsletter after taking a bit of a hiatus.

Here is a link to my latest post.

Cheers!

#grownostr

https://fabricatorsfieldguide.substack.com/p/skills-vs-tools-whats-really-holding

I am in love with the Japanese art of Kintsugi or the celebration of imperfection by highlighting the cracks in ceramics with gold.

We need more of this in our throw away world...

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Power tools…

Which ones are the most important to buy?

In the latest Fabricator’s Field Guide, I give my thoughts on the first 6 power tools to purchase and why.

Cheers!

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The Only 6 Power Tools You Need to Master Woodworking | Essential Beginner's Guide

https://youtu.be/EH-nlX57zAE

What is holding you back from learning a shop skill, whether woodworking or metal working?

Tools?

Knowledge?

Someone to teach?

Let me know!👇

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My frugal shop advice:

Be strategic about where you spend…

Corded instead of cordless, mid-range instead of premium, but never bottom-barrel quality.

What's your strategy for building a tool collection?

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