Calculated

There are times when a more precise action and result are required. Anytime we are producing to spec, for exactness, … More

Tension

A spring has three states. At rest, it’s merely a tool, waiting for work to do. It needs a lever, … More

One of our marvelous inventions…to circulate liquid through spaces, sometimes in gravity defying ways. Prior to modern plumbing, we carried … More

Spec is important, especially when it comes to tools. Quality really shows up in the end result. But, isn’t it … More

How does location change our relationship with something? Is it just the geography? Probably not. More likely, it’s the culture … More

What was unthinkable just a short time ago, is commonplace today. Now, AI is causing some real turbulence for creatives, … More

Outside of things like height, almost everything else is something we can improve. And, if we can get better at … More

The details matter…when we’re trying to establish a noticeable standard. Being sloppy or careless rarely gets the sort of attention … More

The hard part of leadership isn’t knowing what to do. It’s taking responsibility no matter the outcome.

It’s hard to imagine anything or anyone working alone, in a vacuum, without connection and getting anything accomplished. Even solitude … More

Teeth aren’t very useful without something to grab onto. A tool needs a subject in order to do some work. … More

Spooled properly, a line maintains order, which is what allows it to be used in an efficient manner. We know … More

Many physical repairs are best completed with the aid of tools. Same goes for fractures relationships, broken habits and addictions. … More

Gears don’t work well independently. They work in tandem and especially well when they fit perfectly. Machining them to match, … More

Fit serves neatness, order and efficiency. Expected results count on fit. Change however…might need a misfit. Better doesn’t always go … More

Obsession with detail creates an emotional stir. Most of remarkable happens when someone dives in even deeper into their craft. … More

Producing something to specification, to “spec”, means it’s predictable. It’s going to work precisely as promised. Quality, on the other … More