Lets just say I put every effort into being a journeyman tradesman. I’m also an open source and decentralization nerd. I really like self-hosting all of my web assets like websites and collaboration suites. We can do that now. Its not even that hard.

That nerded into an interest in the Open Source Ecology Project and the liberty movement. After countless podcasts and streams while driving, mowing, and shoeing horses, it became my passion project.

Steelbak Platform

We live in what is possibly the most transformative time in humanity. Thank you Darpa!

I want to spend my life building a system for developing and sharing practical service, mechanical, manufacturing, and deep technical capabilities. Rooted in real-world experience with vehicles, machinery, and fabrication, extended through open-source and decentralized technology.

This is the dream of the decentralized and open source centered maker community with all the governance and infrastructure baked in.

It may sound complicated and nerdy, but I hope to show it doesn’t have to be that way. I want these systems to support the nerds building them AND the sea of creators that can use these tools and systems to build anything they want.

Build Anything. Own Everything:

• #WeHaveTheTools
• #OpenSourceEverything
• #RollYourOwn

Farrier Services is my original passion and profession. That sure does seem to be ending (long story), so now I’m focusing on this Steelbak project and DiggnDeeper as my future.

Whether you’re a gearhead, a tech enthusiast, or someone who believes in a more open world, you’ll find a home here. Check out our projects, I try to stay active on Discord, and have sporadically been active on Hive, Odysee, Youtube, and GitHub

Project Management:

I focus on personal projects spanning farrier work, machine maintenance, homesteading, and tech infrastructure. I do also selectively take on side projects that align with these skills and interests.

Core Interests:

• Networking & Communications: Specializing in self-hosted solutions and independent infrastructure
• Mechanical Systems: Expert maintenance and modification of vehicles, machinery, and equipment
• Electrical: DC to AC systems, from vehicle electronics to property infrastructure
• Fabrication: Custom solutions through welding, machining, and precision fabrication
• Property Management: Comprehensive maintenance and improvement of structures and land

My Assets

• The Rig: 2014 SuperDuty with a sweet custom aluminum work body.
• The Hub – Self-hosting. AI, NextCloud, WordPress, Linux (Pop_OS!), Blender,
• The Bag – All my cameras, travel and personal stuff. My EDC flow, I suppose.
• The Shop – Its currently just the garage and what I’ve snuck in our basement.