If you never want to fail then simply do nothing or copy what someone else has done. If you really want to learn, then try something that has not been done. Accepting that you sometimes will fail is the price of doing something worth doing. “Seagulls, as you know, never falter, never stall. To stall in the air is for … Read More

A quick how to switch from Fluorescent to LED bulbs and considerations for using “Replacement” vs “Ballast Bypass” LED. And if you do not know to turn off the power first, leave this job to someone else.

Summer is here with a vengeance. We slow down, rest more, drink more, sweat more, but we are still making progress. Ryan and Karl joined us from Alaska, Chris from Detroit, and David from New Orleans. Many thanks to all of them.

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There is something almost magical about making things with molten metals. And it is fantastic that we can make a $65 product for less than $5. And we are thankful to our Patrons and supporters who make taking the time to make these videos worth the investment.    

  Thank you! To crew, to patrons, to viewers, and those I call family. For the work, the instruction, the friendships, the donations, the encouragement and the love. I am thankful this Thanksgiving for you. –Doug

The plan was to be working on the cooling system in the engine room, but the weather has just been gorgeous and Ewaut is planing to build an aluminum proa, so we took on all of the aluminum welding jobs still on the list. No, we really don’t have a list. When there are still ten thousand obvious things to … Read More

  Exhaust pipes are being fabricated and Il earned a bit more about our Tormach CNC mill while turning out some exhaust flanges. Many thanks to Mike Love, Dave Martin. Piece by piece it is coming together.  

Welding is the gateway to thousands of projects. Cars, boats, trailers, furniture, sculpture, etc. Yes you can spend a lifetime getting better at it but you and manage the vast majority of the common task with less than a day of practice. Only the truly incompetent welders will suggest otherwise. 🙂