How do I get across the Stream of Consciousness?

Hint 1 of 9:

Try being helpful.

Hint 2 of 9:

Listen to what the workman says to you.

Hint 3 of 9:

He'll need a few parts, and you're the only one who can help.

Hint 4 of 9:

The bolt is in the hardware store.

Hint 5 of 9:

You will find a ratchet after the sand castle contest.

Hint 6 of 9:

Unfortunately, it's the wrong kind of ratchet.

Hint 7 of 9:

You need to change the ratchet ever so slightly.

Hint 8 of 9:

How are left-handed ratchets and right-handed ratchets related?

Hint 9 of 9:

They're opposites.