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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.

Security is mostly a superstition.

It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it.

Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure.

Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.

~Helen Keller

#grownostr #quotes

I understand where you are coming from, I too have that same hazy guiding feeling.

I’m not sure we truly will know the full story this side of eternity.

Life is way too ethereal…

However, I do know that the One that guides us whispers the instructions that we need in the moment.

Outcome uncertain…

I find myself I must listen…

Someday, we will look back and all those mile markers that we lay down. That seem chaotic…

Will be straight…

Cheers!

GM!

I was hit this morning with a profound question…

Most people may go through their whole lives not asking themselves…

What do you REALLY want out of life?

#asknostr #grownostr #coffeechain

Absorbing everything is not good for one’s soul…

If we do try to, it is a way that we are trying to control the ultimate outcome.

In so doing, we don’t let the Good Lord to take control in our lives.

Mine—is an old Milwaukee Delta band saw.

I believe it to be 1948-1952? Judging by a website cross referencing it’s serial number.

What’s the oldest tool in your shop, and do you still use it?

#FabricatorsFieldGuide #DIY #metalworking #woodworking #tools

The humble wood screw…

You’ve seen them—the ones in those plastic hanging packs at the hardware store.

I’ve used them before… with mixed results.

In the latest Fabricator’s Field Guide, I break down why they fall short—and what screw I trust instead!

Cheers!

#FabricatorsFieldGuide #woodworking #DIY

They Call These 'Wood Screws' But Pros NEVER Use Them - Here's What They Use Instead

https://youtu.be/q1rjpKrw2Yg

The REAL question is:

Will AI be used to replace meetings?

That would need management approval… nostr:note127gakfj2sh9nhv6dfy4rlm0ua83vumptxtvv825ecjkmdf7taa4q5juwcz

Thank you very much!

Glad you are a fellow traveler!

May all your days be meetingless!

GM!

Prove me wrong…

Meetings are the biggest waste of time…

But, management doesn’t agree…

“I was SO busy, was in meetings ALL day!”

Have a great meetingless day!

#grownostr #coffeechain

Take a large outdoor trash can. Slightly tip it about 30 degrees where the possum doesn’t drop in but slides down the side but can’t get back out. Put a board so it can climb up to the rim. Put dog food in the bottom of the trash can. Wait. That’s how I caught them as a kid. Also, skunks. Cheers.

Woodworking is 10% tools, 90% skill.

Invest more time in learning techniques than buying fancy equipment.

#FabricatorsFieldGuide #grownostr #diy #woodworking

GM!

The natural state of mankind is creativity…

“Well that’s easy for you to say…

I’m not an artist!”

If that is your response…

Maybe your definition of creativity needs revision.

Creativity encompasses many things: family, food, work, stories, friendships, etc.

More broadly… Life!

Be creative… it’s what you were designed to be.

Cheers!

#quotes #coffeechain #grownostr

I have been saying that the fancy cars with the cool displays…

Will not be supported in 15 years…

Now where is a 1980s Ford F150 I can buy!

A future where nothing can be repaired…

is a future of junk…

#quotes #grownostr