Category Archives: Made in the USA

My first Kickstarter is live!

January 6, 2021

I have been building electronics for over 15 years and designing for almost as long. For the first time though I am hoping to start selling my project as a kit – under the brand SSGuitar.com. Enter the “Honey” amp, … Continue reading →

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Repair Manifesto

January 19, 2017

iFixit.com has posted their “Repair Manifesto” and it just so happens to be everything that I believe in. Why waste by throwing things out when it could just be fixed? I repair everything I can from electronics, cars, plumbing, lawn … Continue reading →

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Skowhegan Wooden Rule Company

November 28, 2016

I love wooden rulers, and even more so, wooden yard sticks. I just found out about a local company that makes them, and they even do the brass end plates that I love so much on the end of the … Continue reading →

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The Clicky Keyboard

March 31, 2016

Ever since I was a little kid, I had an infatuation with the “clicky” keyboard. Anyone older than probably 25 that is into computers probably knows the keyboard I’m talking about. IBM’s majestic “Model M.” Technically there were some other … Continue reading →

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My version of the Shinola Runwell

January 11, 2016

I love the aesthetics of the Shinola Runwell Men’s Green Face. However, it is quite pricey at $550 for a watch. Sizing is reasonable on the small version (36mm) and ridiculous on the largest (47mm). They are all the same … Continue reading →

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