My Latest Posts
- Halloween and Chrismas CreationsSO it’s been a minute. After our summer vacation, I finally had a little time to figure out this laser thing. We had a minor set back and had to get some warranty parts, which, took a minute as well, but I finally got the machine up and running smoothly. I’ve added a few pictures… Read more: Halloween and Chrismas Creations
- Power of CampingOr the Power required for Camping Psychologically, camping is a great way to relax and ease the stresses of everyday life. Getting out into the wild has a calming effect like no other if the conditions are right for your mindset at that point in your life. Some people prefer to go all the way… Read more: Power of Camping
- Camping WithoutI’d like to say that I enjoy camping without all of the amenities of home, but there are some things that are required due to health, safety and just pure enjoyment reasons. Backstory: Even before meeting the wife, A, in 2008 I had a travel trailer. When that trailer “died”, shortly after paying it off,… Read more: Camping Without
- Dragon BookmarksOne of my first projects using cardboard type stuff. To be honest, I have no idea of the actual specs on the material I used. It’s just a sheet of something that came with the laser. Some trial and error to figure out the proper settings for a solid engraving and a non-sooty cut and… Read more: Dragon Bookmarks
- New HobbyFor a few years now my attention has been grabbed by the wonderful world of Pinterest. If your ever looking for renovation ideas or paint palettes or just about anything else, Pinterest is a valuable resource. Some time ago, I began to look for a hobby that would keep my interest and challenge me to… Read more: New Hobby
- Introduction to the Family Stuff CategoryWe are just your average Canadian family. Me. T. The husband and father in his late 40’s. Electrician with nearly 30 years experience. Sleep Apnea, Diabetes and the usual aches and pains of a man in his late 40’s. The wife. A. 6 years younger. Excellent wife, mother and general all around good person. The… Read more: Introduction to the Family Stuff Category
- Jack of all Trades“A Jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.” – Robert Greene, 1592 In a world that is increasingly becoming more niche oriented (where people seem to think that other people can only do one thing), the quote has become shorter and rather divisive. “A Jack… Read more: Jack of all Trades
- How to get ahead of the Pack.It’s not as hard as you think. It really isn’t. Here is the secret, work 10% harder than the person next to you. Clean up your work area, organize your materials. Ask if anyone needs help with anything. There are many things that you can do that the others aren’t doing. When you are working… Read more: How to get ahead of the Pack.
- Apprentice of the Year – The Rules of Apprenticeshipapprenticeship, training in an art, trade, or craft under a legal agreement that defines the duration and conditions of the relationship between the master and apprentice. – Britannica.com All of the way back in recorded human history, Artisans were responsible for training the next generation of tradesmen. By the 13th century the practice had emerged… Read more: Apprentice of the Year – The Rules of Apprenticeship
- Self Improvement 101 – Get a Job in the TradesI spent a couple years after high school attempting to figure out what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. The only thing that I knew for sure was that I didn’t want anymore full-time schooling in my life at that time. I applied to welding shops and electrical shops with not… Read more: Self Improvement 101 – Get a Job in the Trades
The Charming Artisan 