by Phil Kerner | Dec 1, 2013 | Inspection, Members Only: The Tool Room
Every once in a while, I have to switch-out the point on my Interapid dial indicator. Here's a short video on what you need to know about using those "extra long" points.
by Phil Kerner | Dec 1, 2013 | Inspection, Members Only: The Tool Room
One of the "little things" I have in my collection of tools is a really cool set of blocks that I occasionally use for inspection and set-ups. Not something you need to run right out and buy, but at least you'll know what they are and what to use them for the next...
by Phil Kerner | Nov 24, 2013 | Inspection, Members Only: The Tool Room, My Tools
Back in "the day" - or more precisely my days at Anson Tools and Gauges - one of the tools I was required to purchase was a set of Starrett Telescoping Gauges. Over the years, I didn't really use them very often because I just didn't have a lot of confidence in them...
by Phil Kerner | Oct 21, 2013 | Inspection, Members Only: The Tool Room, Milling, Set-Ups
I really hope that you guys and gals appreciate that I'm always looking for a new lesson, a new teaching point, or an "ah-ha" moment that will take you to the next level. The other day, a rather routine operation - for me - turned in to one of those moments that I...
by Phil Kerner | Sep 22, 2013 | Inspection, Members Only: The Tool Room, My Tools
I haven't used these babies for a very long time...but here's what they're used for and how to use them. You'll also get a nice little "bonus" inthis video on how to use gauge blocks to scribe a line.
by Phil Kerner | Sep 13, 2013 | Inspection, Members Only: The Tool Room, My Tools, Shortcuts and Time Savers
Let's start off by saying that I think I might be showing my age when I use the term "blueprints." These days, they're known as "drawings," not blueprints...man, do I remember those days of blueprint machines with their special paper, ultra-violet lights, and loads of...
