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I’ve replaced a couple of hydraulic hoses in my past, but nothing like this. When I got to looking at all of the parts I was overwhelmed, and hoping the some expert would bail me out. That did not happen and now I am glad it didn’t. I found Van and Norm who were willing to share what they knew … Read More

This video is for me and the .0001% of Tormach RapidTurn owners that are as confused as me when they go back to setting up a new tool after months of hiatus.

With help from Doug Sander and Pete Pace we have completed the sail yards, and battens. Fantastic crew keep showing up at are door and we are absolutely delighted. “Dream Big, Work Hard, Stay Focused, and Surround Yourself with Good People” — It’s working for us and will work for you. We are the boat the internet built.

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If you want to know what the Big Boys are doing to protect their investment in steel, you talk to an American Petroleum Institute Certified Inspector. And it’s a pleasure to here it from Eric Montague because he is passionate about his job. The books on this topic used properly are guaranteed to cure insomnia.

No, actually, it’s not going to explode. But it’s part of the ongoing battle we humans have with fear. So if there is a problem here, it’s really how afraid we are, and how willing we are to impose are fear on others. So mind your memes.

“Grit” You don’t have to be the smartest, the best looking, have the most money, or have the right social connections. You just need Grit. Passion, perseverance and determination will achieve a long term goal. The rest you can get along the way. [ Shop ] 8″ DIMIDE Clamp Raffle; Funds go to paint for Seeker: https://www.svseeker.com/product/dimide-clamp-raffle/ DIMIDE Clamp 10% … Read More

Friðbjörn “Thor” has experience working on fishing boats and sailing on whale watching boats off Iceland, so he was helpful in making the decision about how to layout the forward cabin. We originally were going to wall the two sides off but those would have been small cramped cabins. Now the plan is for a curtain to provide some privacy … Read More

Harbor Freight Power Threader …or how to get the best work from a bad tool. And it’s awesome to have the hydraulic piping done. Many thanks to Friðbjörn Þór Jónsson “Thor” for finishing it up.