Systems Building for Independent Operators
We build the tools and patterns so you can build your own solutions in your domain—and own them.
Business management software that you own – AppxHub suite for farriers, fleet operators, and property managers
Mobile equipment and custom rigs – Farm Fleet Carts and MODS community manufacturing
Built from real trades, proven in the field – Testing systems in actual farrier work before we sell them
One Philosophy, Three Expressions
Steelbak doesn’t just build products—we build systems that prove themselves across three different expressions. Field testing extracts patterns, Steelbak builds scalable systems, DiggnDeeper proves the technology foundations. You benefit from all three.
Steelbak – The Systems Builder
Premium tools and patterns for independent operators
We’re building the AppxHub suite (FarrierHub, FleetHub, PropertyHub) and Steelbak Carts—business management software and equipment designed for operators who value independence. Professional-grade systems without enterprise complexity or vendor lock-in.
Farrier Services – The Field Lab
Real farrier work testing and validating systems
Every system we build gets tested in actual field conditions. We’re running a farrier service that reveals what operators actually need—not what we think they need. Real barn schedules, real clients, real horses, real problems.
DiggnDeeper – The R&D Lab
Open source and decentralized infrastructure research
Exploring the technology foundations that enable true independence: Hive blockchain integration, mesh networking, self-hosted infrastructure. We prove the tech works before building products on it.
Built for Operators Who Value Independence
The Problems We Solve
- Expensive SaaS subscriptions that add up year after year
- Vendor lock-in with your data trapped in closed systems
- Tools that fail offline or in the field where you actually work
- Generic software that doesn’t match your trade’s workflow
- No way to customize, extend, or truly own what you need
How We Solve Them
- Own your tools – One-time purchase or open source, not endless subscriptions
- Own your data – Local-first storage, fully exportable, no lock-in
- Works anywhere – Offline-capable mobile apps for field operations
- Fits your trade – Patterns you can adapt to your specific workflow
- Build on it – Open architecture with community support
Premium Systems, Honest Pricing
Software – AppxHub Suite
FarrierHub for farriers and equine services
FleetHub for mechanics and fleet operations (coming 2027)
PropertyHub for property management (coming 2028)
Mobile-first, offline-capable business management. Horse-centric data model in FarrierHub shows our systems thinking—data follows the entity, not arbitrary groupings.
Pricing: Lifetime licenses or monthly subscriptions, you choose
Current Status: FarrierHub internal field testing Q4 2025, validation with farriers Q1 2026
Physical Products – Farm Fleet Carts
Mobile processing solutions for agricultural operations. Modular, durable equipment built for field work—not just designed for it, actually used in it.
Available: Direct purchase or rental programs
Open Source: Designs released after validation (Q3 2026)
Current: Building first 2-3 carts for rental fleet
MODS – Community Manufacturing
Build anything. Own everything.
Open source designs and documentation for makers and craftsmen. Vice fixtures, electric bikes, processing units, custom equipment—all community-driven collaboration.
Status: Year 1 foundation building, community gathering
Future: Peer-to-peer marketplace, build camps, official Steelbak products
Premium Craftsmanship Through Honest Iteration
What makes Steelbak different isn’t perfection—it’s thoughtful systems thinking and honest transparency about where we are.
Systems Thinking
Patterns extracted from FarrierHub work for FleetHub and PropertyHub. Build once, adapt for different domains. Community benefits from every improvement across all products.
Field Tested
Built from actual farrier workflows and tested in real barn schedules. Proven with real clients before we sell it. You’re not getting untested theory.
Data Ownership
Your data lives on your devices. Full export/import capabilities. No vendor lock-in, ever. Local-first architecture means you’re in control.
Honest Development
We share real progress, including challenges. Premium means thoughtful, not bug-free. Open about what’s working and what needs refinement.
Offline First
Works without internet connection. Mobile-first for field operations. Sync when you have connectivity, not when we demand it.
DIY Empowerment
Open architecture you can extend. Community contributions welcome. Build your own solutions on our patterns and infrastructure.
What We’re Building Right Now
Q4 2025 – Q1 2026 Focus
FarrierHub
Internal field testing with Farrier Services through December. Testing appointment flows with real barn schedules—finding what actually works when you’re between horses.
Farm Fleet Carts
Building first 2-3 units for rental fleet. Second cart in progress now—first one taught us where the design needs refinement.
Content Pipeline
Documenting everything we build. Every cart build, every workflow pattern, every architectural decision becomes teaching material.
Community Building
Setting up Discord channels and contribution guidelines. Building the foundation for peer-to-peer collaboration.
Start Building Your Independence
Ready to own your tools, your data, and your future?
Join Discord Community
Connect with other independent operators, follow development progress, contribute ideas and feedback.
Explore FarrierHub
For farriers interested in field testing. See what we’re building, request early access.
Check Out Equipment
Farm Fleet Carts and MODS designs. Rental inquiries, custom builds.
Follow Development
Blog updates, GitHub repositories, open source projects, technical deep-dives.
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