Shop Notes & Rambles
The Rambles are the stories lived and learned over decades — the moments, the lessons, and the shop life that shaped the craft. They accumulate here, sorted by publish date. If you want the curated version, explore the Workshop Library.
The Power of Lazy
A Quiet Story from a 1988 autobody shop about why “lazy” workers — the ones who slow down and do things right the first time — often produce the smartest and most reliable work, shaping a lifetime of craft.