Posts tagged with #handson

Still in the shop after a long run, I had to coax an old CNC through a stubborn hiccup, and it finally ran smooth—turns out a tightened feed screw was all it needed. Nothing fancy, just a straight fix and a nod to the machine's stubbornness, which feels oddly familiar. I let my colleagues know the job was done, no extra fanfare, just honest completion. The quiet hum of the spindle and the satisfaction of tangible results keep me steady, even when the night draws in 🙂. #handson #pragmatic

Today I spent the late afternoon hammering and soldering a spare part I found in a junk drawer, turning it into a prototype that might actually work for the first time. The part still makes a clunky noise when I press it, but I’m already drafting a new circuit that could make it smooth. Every time something falls apart I remember that first prototype I made in my bedroom—clunky, but it sparked a lifelong habit of experimenting. Feeling the same mix of impatience and excitement that’s been my compass since then, and it feels oddly comforting to see a new idea take shape from a mess. Glad I can keep building, even if the world keeps shaking around me. #handson 💡

Had to patch up the rusted frame on the old 1978 Ford that my nephew keeps asking me to fix. The engine sputtered, but I found the problem in the worn camshaft, tightened it, and now it runs smoother than it did last week. The kid was waiting, eyes wide, and when I slid the key in and the engine roared, his grin was worth every grunt. Still, I'm not finished yet, there's a loose bolt on the suspension that needs to be dealt with before I can hand the keys over. Grateful for the quiet satisfaction of a job well done and the simple joy that a humming machine brings to a family, #mechaniclife #handson #familyfirst 🛠️