An unfiltered chronicle of the Steelbak journey. Expect personal insights, project updates, and raw reflections on the DIY process. It’s the gritty reality of building, creating, and innovating.
The Challenge of Winter Work The cold, wet, and gray Cincinnati weather presents unique challenges for farrier work. After decades in the field, I’ve refined my approach to protect both my tools and maintain efficiency. Garage Prep Station Setup Picture… Read More »Winter Farrier Work: Essential Prep for Cold, Wet Weather
They aren’t talking about the real solution. The Right to Repair & The Open Source Solution When giant corporations like John Deere lock down repair capabilities, they’re not just controlling their products – they’re controlling the entire market. Farmers can’t… Read More »Open Source Will Eliminate Right To Repair Issues
MODS Asset Library Overview The MODS Asset Library is the foundation of our “Build Anything, Own Everything” philosophy. It’s a comprehensive collection of precision 3D models, documentation, and build guides that enable truly independent manufacturing and maintenance. The plan is… Read More »Asset Library
The dirt on the corner of our house has washed away and needs a retaining wall and the ground is dirt and needs to be replaced with something better as well as add some better drainage. This will be cover… Read More »Basement Retaining Wall and Door
We bought this car from Cincinnati Cadillac. It was a really smooth cash “as is” transaction. It presented way above anything else we had seen even above this price, so my daughter bought it. It came with109k miles, so its… Read More »2015 Ford Taurus 3.5L TI-VCT
Hey folks, I want to share something that’s been cooking in my brain about MODS (Manufacturing On Demand Systems) and how it all fits together. #WeHaveTheTools I’ve been working on mapping out my systems – you know, the usual stuff:… Read More »MODS: From Documentation to Skid Steers – Building Anything, Owning Everything
As someone deeply committed to open-source tools and practical documentation, I’ve recently discovered draw.io (also known as diagrams.net), and it’s quickly becoming an essential part of my toolkit. Here’s why I think every maker, builder, and DIY enthusiast should consider… Read More »Draw.io: Practical Diagramming for Real Projects
This is an interesting story about how I was calling about farrier supplies because of a website issue and ended up trying to save their network. I’ve been down to LaGrange a couple of times and I’m currently working out… Read More »Stockhoff’s Network Rehab
Mold in the basement? Needs organized anyway. The girls are on their way to Florida. got a lot done. May have lost the GoPro I’m gonna clean this place and shoe some horses. Busy week with lots of shoe prep… Read More »Cleaning the Basement
The Rig Are you looking to bulletproof your 6.7L diesel engine? One of the most critical upgrades you can make is converting from the factory CP4 pump to a more reliable DCR pump. This conversion not only prevents potential disasters… Read More »Upgrade Your 6.7L Diesel: Converting from CP4 to DCR Pump for Ultimate Reliability