The trade is changing. Stay ahead of it.
A no-BS newsletter for working tradespeople — the industry shifts, the skills, and the gear that keep you employed. Written by someone who actually does the work, not a marketer who's never held a tool.
What's Inside Each Issue
The Rundown — The industry news that actually affects your paycheck, in three fast hits.
The Deep Dive — One skill, technique, or shift broken down like a coworker explaining it, not a textbook.
RTFM (Read The F... Manual) — One thing you can use today. No setup, no theory. Just do this.
The Tool Spotlight — An honest take on one tool. The kind of word you'd get from a coworker you trust, never a sales pitch.
Who It's For
Electronics and repair techs. Machinists and CNC operators. Watchmakers and jewelers. Automotive, welding, woodworking, and more on the way. If you work with your hands and your livelihood depends on staying good at it, this is for you. If you'd rather read theory than do the work, it isn't.
Who’s Behind It
Started by a working Electronics Technician — somebody who actually knows how solder smoke smells, chased down an open circuit, and is watching the industry try to phase repair people out. No corporate desk. No fluff. Just what works, from someone who does it.