Author Archives: AdaptiveCurmudgeon

“You’re literally asking them to send you mail!?!” He asked. I was talking with someone much younger than me. I’d explained that I’d sold a bunch of sawhorse jigs and rigs which was super cool. But I’d flubbed the whole … Continue reading →

As y’all know I’ve been selling sawhorse jigs and rigs at https://adaptivecurmudgeon.com/sawhorses/. What you don’t know is I tossed in a little half page printed document. I considered it sort of a “value added” thing. In private responses everyone seemed … Continue reading →

[This post is basically a pointless ramble. You’ve been warned.] I’m not a misanthrope. The point is I wish the best for people but need plenty of solitude. I’m happiest if everyone’s pleasant and fulfilling lives have nothing to do … Continue reading →

It’s been snowing pretty hard but it’s not that big of a deal. Me and the tractor have been putting up a good fight. Also, it’s fuckin’ winter. What do you expect? Today, I plowed the driveway and it was … Continue reading →

This morning I feel like posting random photos from my workshop. (If you’re interested in ordering a 3d printed sawhorse gadget or jig please go to https://adaptivecurmudgeon.com/sawhorses/.) A “rig” in translucent blue: The “rigs” have magnets. Screw up the polarity … Continue reading →

Yesterday I shipped all my “by Christmas” orders. I’m open to new orders. “By Christmas” orders are first come first served and it’s only December 9th. I think it would make it. Then again we’re talking about the USPS here … Continue reading →

My last post was about all hell breaking loose at my homestead. Life is never boring! As a palate cleanser and ray of sunshine, I have positive news. In theory (and assuming I don’t break my 3d printer overnight) I … Continue reading →

[This post has nothing to do with 3d printing. You’re welcome to go to https://adaptivecurmudgeon.com/sawhorses/ and order something.] Homesteading is chaotic. So much shit can go wrong. God has a sense of humor and makes it go wrong all at … Continue reading →

[If you know the details of 3d printing, you’ll instantly know where this story is going. I present it here for the entertainment of people who don’t already know.] “There are three kinds of men. The one that learns by … Continue reading →

It’s update time! I’m making prints on my 3d printer and selling them. My low tech ordering form is at https://adaptivecurmudgeon.com/sawhorses/. I make jigs that help you build a sawhorse. The jig has all the angles you need for a simple … Continue reading →