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I have decided to take my hobby and passion of automotive, and mix it up with my background in innovative design and manufacturing. We are going to add to my companies lineup and open up a new website geared towards the 4x4 overlanding enthusiast. It will allow us as a company to offer our accessory and storage solutions to existing products on the market....

Some extra curricular activities I have been up to… I have decided to take my hobby and passion of automotive, and mix it up with my background in innovative design and manufacturing. We are going to add to my companies lineup and open up a new webs…

Anyone that knows me, knows I like accessories, especially accessories that serve a purpose. After owning this for about 2 years, I would say it is my most used accessory. I could not tell you the amount of times I have needed to fill my tires, bicycles, other peoples tires, or even run the occasional air tool. It also powers my air horn....

Thoughts on my onboard ARB compressor & Horn Blasters in my Toyota Tacoma Anyone that knows me, knows I like accessories, especially accessories that serve a purpose. After owning this for about 2 years, I would say it is my most used accessory. I could not tell you the …

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INTRODUCING THE ULTIMATE MECHANIC TOOL BOX
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We have been working towards putting this box together for a while now and it’s 90% complete! We’ll add some deep 1/2in impact sockets when the next paycheck comes around!
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Here’s what we’ve got:
- Milwaukee 3Drawer rolling Packout with a seat! Custom built by me. (We’re going to do a video soon!)
- Milwaukee 2560-20 M12 3/8 Extended Ratchet
- Milwaukee 2554-20 M12 3/8 Stubby Impact
- Milwaukee 2767-20 M18 1/2 Hight torque Impact
- Craftsman Ratcheting Wrenches
- Husky Hex T Handles
- Pittsburg Impact Sockets
- Maddox Body Hammers
- Kaizen Foam Drawer Inserts
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Special shout out to for having everything on hand and a quick delivery!
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Already putting it to work on the Volkswagen build and it is a GAME CHANGER.
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A couple of foamotypes here getting ready for production
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Take a look at this compilation of clips at the shop. We get to play with all kinds of toys, I mean tools and equipment. Everything from cameras and scanning equipment to CNC routers and lasers. With the type of equipment in the shop, we can pivot our product type at any given moment. There have been times when a product was born into my brain, and within 1 day, a prototype was done, it was up on the website and ready for production and online sales. All within less than 24 hours!

http://brianpway.com/2022/06/12/is-it-work-or-play/

Is it work or play? Take a look at this compilation of clips at the shop. We get to play with all kinds of toys, I mean tools and equipment. Everything from cameras and scanning equipment to CNC routers and lasers. Wi…

PAKstraps - put the tool right where you need them!

http://brianpway.com/2022/05/08/pakstraps-accessories-for-milwaukee-packout-boxes/

PAKstraps – Accessories for Milwaukee Packout Boxes The PAKstrap is a cost effective struggle stopping product that allows you to utilize the outside of your toolbox systems by securing and hanging your most used items for the project you are workin…

My goal here was to integrate a superior sounding sound system that is completely independent of the car itself. It is run solely from the iphone. We have a restored original radio that will be re-installed with its own paper cone speakers to allow us not only to keep it original, for that original sound. The original radio does not put out clean enough sound to even consider running through an amplifier....

http://brianpway.com/2022/05/05/the-ultimate-sound-system-for-a-1961-corvette/

The ultimate Sound System for a 1961 Corvette My goal here was to integrate a superior sounding sound system that is completely independent of the car itself. It is run solely from the iphone. We have a restored original radio that will be re-…

Custom painting and masking Torq Thrust wheels for a C1 Corvette After looking at endless options of wheels, everything from EVOD to Schott, and back to the basics of American Racing, I ended up with the Torq Thrust wheels by American Racing. However, I wanted them customized/personalized to match my car. Check out the video below to see my process on how I painted the wheels to match the cove panel color of the corvette....

http://brianpway.com/2022/04/28/do-wheels-really-make-the-car/

Do Wheels really make the car? Custom painting and masking Torq Thrust wheels for a C1 Corvette After looking at endless options of wheels, everything from EVOD to Schott, and back to the basics of American Racing, I ended up wi…

Mobile work stations were the backbone of my business when I owned a millwork installation company. The Milwaukee Packout did not exist at that time, so most of our setups were custom, and towards the end we used primarily DeWalt Tstak Systems. There is always a project going on around the shop, so we figured it would be a great time to build a new mobile setup, utilizing many of our product lines!...

http://brianpway.com/2022/04/23/check-out-this-miter-saw-mobile-bench-made-for-the-milwaukee-packout-system/

Check out this miter saw mobile bench made for the Milwaukee PackOut System! Mobile work stations were the backbone of my business when I owned a millwork installation company. The Milwaukee Packout did not exist at that time, so most of our setups were custom, and towards …

The Taco Mount for the 3rd gen Toyota Tacoma(2016-currect) is part of the Kaizen KNEX line of products. The TACO-MOUNT-DSR allows you to easily link your Milwaukee Packout boxes to the backside of your rear Tacoma seat, without interference of the seat latching in the upright position. See product here: Full video with installation instructions: MORE MOUNTS AND ACCESSORIES COMING SOON!

http://brianpway.com/2022/04/14/awesome-way-to-secure-your-packouts-in-your-tacoma/

Awesome way to secure your PackOuts in your Tacoma! The Taco Mount for the 3rd gen Toyota Tacoma(2016-currect) is part of the Kaizen KNEX line of products. The TACO-MOUNT-DSR allows you to easily link your Milwaukee Packout boxes to the backside of …

We built this late spring in 2020, and I am happy to say, we do actually use it regularly! (Weather permitting...) Construction notes : - Our posts are 12'2" apart (but really should be 13', your hammock will stretch over time) Most Hammocks come with recommended hook dimensions. The hanging hooks are 60" off the ground - 8' to the bottom of the 2x12 support beam - top cross pieces are set at 16" on center - top cross pieces measure 48" across at the longest point - 6x6 posts are set in ground, each with 2 bags of quickset....

http://brianpway.com/2022/04/10/spring-is-here-whats-next-on-your-honey-do-list/

Spring is here! What’s next on your honey-do-list? We built this late spring in 2020, and I am happy to say, we do actually use it regularly! (Weather permitting…) Construction notes : – Our posts are 12’2″ apart (but really…

This locking system is something I created out of necessity for my box truck. After owning many trucks and fighting thefts and break-ins, I decided I needed a fast, easy locking system for my box truck. Because there was nothing on the market like it, I decided to build it as a universal product that can be adapted to many different types of trucks....

http://brianpway.com/2022/04/06/the-taillock/

The “TailLock” This locking system is something I created out of necessity for my box truck. After owning many trucks and fighting thefts and break-ins, I decided I needed a fast, easy locking system for my box t…

I installed these Rigid Rock Lights onto my Tacoma side steps and the work fantastic. They flood the area perfectly. Tied them into the SwitchPro and used the rear cab light as a trigger wire. The N-Fab side steps: Rigid Lights I used: Single Rigid rock light: SwitchPro System: Installation side note: I went back with a Q-tip and touched up all the drilled holes with POR-15 to prevent rusting. All wiring done by Speed of Sound Technologies in Milford, CT

http://brianpway.com/2022/04/03/install-rigid-rock-lights-to-switchpro-on-toyota-tacoma-side-steps/

Install RIGID rock lights to SwitchPro on Toyota Tacoma side steps I installed these Rigid Rock Lights onto my Tacoma side steps and the work fantastic. They flood the area perfectly. Tied them into the SwitchPro and used the rear cab light as a trigger wire. The …

Today is April 1st, It is my brothers 1st birthday; No Joke 🙂 His "second" birthday is the day he received his new marrow stem cells. There are many people all around us fighting all kinds of real battles, it should put better perspective on the things that so many people in todays day in age get hung up on....

http://brianpway.com/2022/04/01/my-bone-marrow-stem-cell-donation-experience/

My Bone Marrow Stem Cell Donation Experience Today is April 1st, It is my brothers 1st birthday; No Joke :) His “second” birthday is the day he received his new marrow stem cells. There are many people all around us fighting all k…

My Full story..... OVERVIEW: Brian way started his entrepreneurial journey in the trades at just 15 years old. His early ventures focused on carpentry, but soon he found himself specializing in foam...specifically the templates used to organize tools, cut from CNC machines. From creating a lane for himself in carpentry to going bankrupt and the rebound that brought him to where he is today, don't miss this exciting dive into how Brian found immense success in a very niche category....

http://brianpway.com/2022/03/27/feature-on-bucket-talk-podcast/

Feature on Bucket Talk PodCast My Full story….. OVERVIEW: Brian way started his entrepreneurial journey in the trades at just 15 years old. His early ventures focused on carpentry, but soon he found himself specializing in…

A clever tool with a clever name! This is a simple tool I invented for punching holes in foam, however, quite often I need to collaborate with other creative folks to come up with a product name. So, I took this tool, posted it up on Instagram, and within hours, we had a name! I am thankful to have met a great semi-local guy, from MA by the name of Lucas D'Angelo who cleverly came up with the name....

http://brianpway.com/2022/03/26/our-very-popular-kaizen-holester/

Our very popular “Kaizen Holester” A clever tool with a clever name! This is a simple tool I invented for punching holes in foam, however, quite often I need to collaborate with other creative folks to come up with a product name. S…

The Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation held the 2014 Annual Awards last night at the State Capitol, Hall of Flags. The name for the new bar was chosen in part because, dating back to the 1600s, an “ordinary” was the person at a hotel who would check in guests and offer them a drink, Sobocinski said. The bar is also meant to be an “ordinary neighborhood hangout,” he added....

http://brianpway.com/2014/04/18/not-your-ordinary-award/

Not your “Ordinary” Award The Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation held the 2014 Annual Awards last night at the State Capitol, Hall of Flags. The name for the new bar was chosen in part because, dating back to the…

I purchased this lift for 2 reasons; I need to store 2 vehicles, and I wanted the ability to work on my vehicles. This lift is an extended height version to allow for taller vehicles below the ramps. A cool feature of 4 post lifts is that you do not need to bolt it down to the floor. Also, I can use the roller options to move the lift around, or outside if needed....

http://brianpway.com/2022/03/20/4-post-car-lift-installation/

4 Post car lift Installation I purchased this lift for 2 reasons; I need to store 2 vehicles, and I wanted the ability to work on my vehicles. This lift is an extended height version to allow for taller vehicles below the ramp…

In this video I quickly talk about the steps taken to build a vacuum hold down table for my Avid CNC Router Parts table. Table Layers: 1” HDF glued and screwed to the 80/20 frame 3/4” MDF used for the milled plenum layer 3/4” ultralight used for the “sacrificial layer” Manifold and piping: The manifold was made using 3” PVC All other pipe and fittings is made with 2” PVC Black Box Hurricane Vac System & blast gates 2P-10 adhesive: Amana CNC router bits:

http://brianpway.com/2022/03/17/building-a-vacuum-hold-down-table-for-my-avid-cnc-machine/

Building a vacuum hold down table for my Avid CNC machine In this video I quickly talk about the steps taken to build a vacuum hold down table for my Avid CNC Router Parts table. Table Layers: 1” HDF glued and screwed to the 80/20 frame 3/4” MDF used for …

This process has always been time consuming to perfect. We have always used photos to generate vectors. However, the method of tracing the object has varied. This method of using reference points allows the vector to import into the software at the actual size. This is a huge time saver over the previous methods. Check out the video for a basic overview of the process!

http://brianpway.com/2022/03/13/how-we-vectorize-objects/

How we vectorize objects This process has always been time consuming to perfect. We have always used photos to generate vectors. However, the method of tracing the object has varied. This method of using reference points a…

This is NOT a HOW-TO or installation video. It is simply to show how easy it is to do the actual cutting of the OEM bumper with just a jigsaw and Multitool, although I would just do the entire thing with a Fein Multi tool if I was to do it again. ALSO, the entire install can be done by yourself quite easily with just a floor jack....

http://brianpway.com/2022/03/11/toyota-3rd-gen-tacoma-front-winch-bumper-cutout-for-sso-southern-style-offroad/

Toyota 3rd Gen Tacoma front winch bumper cutout for SSO Southern Style Offroad This is NOT a HOW-TO or installation video. It is simply to show how easy it is to do the actual cutting of the OEM bumper with just a jigsaw and Multitool, although I would just do the entire thin…

Here is a simple/repeatable insert project we did for a local company that calibrates CNC machine tool equipment. Looking for Pelican boxes? CLICK HERE! Foam Inserts? CLICK HERE!

http://brianpway.com/2022/03/09/custom-foam-inserts/

Custom Foam Inserts Here is a simple/repeatable insert project we did for a local company that calibrates CNC machine tool equipment. Looking for Pelican boxes? CLICK HERE! Foam Inserts? CLICK HERE!

In a small pickup truck, sometimes it is hard to keep things secure an from sliding around. This product was developed out of my personal need to secure my Milwaukee packout boxes in my Toyota Tacoma truck. I now have the ability to secure Packouts to the tailgate, factory bed rail, and on top of the back seat. Check out the GaterMount here! Check out the TACOMounts here! Reach out to us for custom panel designs for your TACO! [email protected] www.GaterPanels.com

http://brianpway.com/2022/03/07/gaterpanel-overview-for-mounting-milwaukee-packouts-in-toyota-tacomas/

GaterPanel Overview for mounting Milwaukee PackOuts in Toyota Tacomas In a small pickup truck, sometimes it is hard to keep things secure an from sliding around. This product was developed out of my personal need to secure my Milwaukee packout boxes in my Toyota Taco…

I am huge into accessories that look OEM, meaning something that looks like it was installed from the factory. I found these Rigid brand flanged lights, ant that they would be perfect to integrate with my 2021 Tacoma. Here Is the Diffused Rigid lights I used on the project: Another option is the same style, but in a FLOOD version: …...

http://brianpway.com/2022/03/06/toyota-tacoma-rear-bumper-lights-install/

Toyota Tacoma rear bumper lights install I am huge into accessories that look OEM, meaning something that looks like it was installed from the factory. I found these Rigid brand flanged lights, ant that they would be perfect to integrate …

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Sometimes it’s the simple things that are difficult, I have been looking for picture frames for my office for a while. Not just for any picture, but something that can showcase the photos that my son has taken. Since we cut acrylics regularly, I decided to make a sandwich picture frame, black acrylic on the back and obviously clear on the front....

http://brianpway.com/2022/03/02/if-you-cant-find-what-you-like-just-make-it/

If you can’t find what you like, just make it! Sometimes it’s the simple things that are difficult, I have been looking for picture frames for my office for a while. Not just for any picture, but something that can showcase the photos that my s…

My friend Mark is a woodworking teacher at a local high school. He was inspired by my friend to do some turning on the tablesaw. So he has his students turning these bowls on the tablesaw, thanks for inspiring people Izzy!

Found these old pictures while cleaning some stuff out this weekend, this deck I built on my own house made it on the calendar of Correct Deck, who went out of business due to a faulty product. 20 years later and now it needs to be replaced.... major project -

Another event hosted by - who made the cut?

Had an amazing opportunity to attend the Global Lean Summit while prepping for the bone marrow donation. I’m standing with 2 amazing people here, Sherri Behrendt of Vantec Industries and of

It’s the end of an era, just sold my 2003 F350 superduty - the only truck I ever purchased brand new. #2003

Just hanging around today....

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Got a nice tour of - 55,000 sq feet of equipment. They assemble and ship all of their CNC machines from this facility - watch the story on for the lasers

Will we get any more snow here in Northford, CT? Not sure,.... check out my 2 cents review on this cordless snowblower. The link is in my bio.