A Ranger Point Father's Day

Dads and Daughters

Parents don’t get to build out a child like a custom rifle. Historically, that’s been the aim, but it seems like youngsters tend to choose their own mods in the end. We draw a road map, but sometimes our route is the one they choose to avoid. All part of the job. I was blessed with loving, flawed parents, and if I get the same review I’ll take it as five stars, as long as I don’t get dinged for “daddy issues.” The greatest gifts my dad–and mom–gave me were the universal tools of thoughtfulness and courage. They’re more expensive than Snap-On, and they’re worth it. 

I’m very proud of my daughter, Audrey, but not because I molded her. I’m proud of her because she has built herself an admirable character under her own steam, which is a remarkable thing for anyone, let alone a 17 year old. Years ago I could see that she was intent on making smart decisions–informed decisions–and I haven’t worried for her future, or her soul, since. Her foundation is solid, and she’s being meticulous with the framing work. I love my daughter because it’s required by law, but I really like her a lot, and that’s more important to me. I can feel proud that she finds me worthy too–I think. I dunno. I get mixed messages on that. Cue the montage anyway…  

Adam Devine,  RPP Founder and CEO  

And now from from Audrey's perspective...

I had a unique experience growing up, more than most. I got to grow up with a shop as a sibling. In my early years, my dad took his dream and started turning it into a reality. As I grew older, his dream slowly grew to be fulfilled. As his right hand lady, that was me. 

Throughout the whole process, I got to live my life through his lens. I lived a life where my toys were gun powder bottles, my headphones were shooting ear protection and my summers were spent in a small office. My life revolved around my dad’s life starting a new business and designing new things. 

Any entrepreneur spends around 95% of their time at work, or thinking about work. My best chance to spend time with him consisted of working near or with him. Starting when I was 11 years old, I was promoted from windexing the same windows 5 times a day, to driving to the shop at 5am and running my first lathe. He taught me a lot and I developed my skills even more starting my sixth grade year. I got to be with my best friend and got to be more and more like him. He didn’t just provide me with excuses to pick up a few skills here and there. He provided me with an opportunity well before I started earning my own coolant filled cuts. 

I was able to learn real skills before most others take Introduction to Manufacturing in Middle School. I was running a CNC lathe and had learned some CAD tricks, programming, and most importantly the problem solving ways of his brain. Without the knowledge he provided me, and the creativity he pulled out of my brain, I never would’ve even considered pursuing an engineering degree. Only with his teaching, was I able to understand the mindset of an engineer and understand the real value of actual creation.

Audrey Devine, RPP Mechanical Engineer in Training 

From all of us at Ranger Point Precision, Happy Father's Day!