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.
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
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
6R140 Torqshift6 Motorcraft Mercon LV. Start off with 8 quarts. Start the truck, leave it in park and check initial reading. Then, apply brakes and put it through the gears for 30 seconds in each gear. Transmission filter bolt torque:… Read More »2014 SuperDuty Transmission Fluid and Filter Change
The Rig As of this spring (2024), I’ve been dealing with a bit of a loose front-end for a while. More recently, the brakes started dragging and the pads are worn out to the point they sound like metal on… Read More »2014 Ford SuperDuty Front End Refresh And Brakes.
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