About Shoprat

Shop Rat Associates is designed for individuals who enjoy inventing, building, maintaining, repairing, assembling, modifying and engineering, whether it be a personal project or the way you make your living every day. We salute these individuals and give them the honor and respect they deserve. The Shop Rat project is about learning from the past to build the future and embracing the values of teamwork, creative problem solving, and ingenuity.

What is a Shop Rat?

A Shop Rat is a skilled craftsman capable of fine works and is worthy of the title "Artisan."
A Shop Rat is willing to roll up his sleeves and show initiative. His deeds speak for themselves.
A Shop Rat enjoys a challenge. A Shop Rat is a problem solver, not a procrastinator.
A Shop Rat has honor, intelligence, curiosity, and imagination.
A Shop Rat realizes that every day is an opportunity to learn.
A Shop Rat is the teacher and the student.
A Shop Rat is someone you can rely on.
This nation was built by the hard work of Shop Rats.
Shop Rats—Seldom Seen but Always There!

Vision Statement

To build a community of young Shop Rats who will excel in challenging careers dedicated to creative and innovative advancements in engineering, manufacturing and construction.

Mission Statement

Promote and protect the future of the skilled craftsman (Shop Rat).
Establish a universal understanding of the value, importance, and necessity (VIN) of Shop Rats.
Provide assistance, encouragement, and opportunities for the next generation of Shop Rats.