Not a publisher. Not a content farm. A hobbyist who got tired of guides that stopped before the hard part.
Hood's Finds started with a simple frustration: every electronics build guide on the internet stops at the interesting part. You get the theory, maybe a schematic, and then a vague "assemble as shown." No real parts list. No bias setup. No troubleshooting. No math.
We fix that. Every Hood's Finds guide covers the full build from first principles to final smoke test. 11 mandatory sections in every volume — theory, complete BOM, tools required, safety warnings, SVG schematics, step-by-step construction, component testing, performance testing, and a comprehensive troubleshooting guide.
The catalog covers CB radio, ham radio, linear amplifiers, antennas, calculators, schematics, and subwoofer builds — with real offline HTML guides that work from a CD-ROM, a USB drive, or your hard drive without any internet required. No login. No expiry. No subscription. You buy it once and it's yours forever.
The eBay store (hoodsfinds) has been running since April 2025 and has earned Top Rated Seller status and a top 1% ranking in the Ham Radio Amplifiers category. The Gumroad digital store runs alongside it with 53+ instant-download products available worldwide.
Based in Reno/Sparks, Nevada.
11 mandatory sections in every single build guide. This is non-negotiable. A-Z or it doesn't ship.
What you're building, why it matters, and what makes this design worth your time.
Honest assessment of the skill level required and realistic time estimate.
RF exposure, high voltage, heat, fire risk — everything that can hurt you, documented.
Every component, every value, every quantity. Ready to order before you start.
Every tool you'll need. No surprises halfway through the build.
Minimum 2 original SVG schematics per build. Readable, printable, accurate.
How to verify every component before it goes on the board.
Every step. Every solder joint. Every measurement. In order.
How to verify the build works and what numbers to expect.
How to squeeze the best performance out of what you just built.
What went wrong, why, and how to fix it. Every common failure mode.
Browse the full catalog or grab the Master Bundle and get everything at once.