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...
by Phil Kerner | Jul 28, 2013 | Members Only: The Tool Room, My Tools
Over the years, I had the chance to work with - and own - some really nice equipment and tools. At the top of that list were the grinding and inspection tools made by Hermann Schmidt. I actually had a chance to meet Mr. Schmidt personally many years ago when he swung...
by Phil Kerner | May 5, 2013 | Inspection, Members Only: The Tool Room, My Tools, Set-Ups
Here's a "twofer." I have had a few of these old Starrett clamps with me for most of my career. I don't use them often, but nothing takes the place of them when they're needed. Just another "one of those things" to add to your "wish-list" but I can tell you that I...
by Phil Kerner | Apr 28, 2013 | Inspection, Members Only: The Tool Room, My Tools, Shortcuts and Time Savers
The other day, I needed to dig out my collection of v-blocks and find a matched set, at least as far as the height goes. Here's a quick video on how I put together a matched set.
by Phil Kerner | Apr 28, 2013 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Milling, My Tools, Set-Ups
I got this very cool electronic edge-finder about a month ago, and decided that today was the day to see how it stacks up as far as accuracy goes...now I know, and you will, too.
by Phil Kerner | Apr 16, 2013 | Members Only: The Tool Room, My Tools
Most of us look at countersinks as a deburring tool. I used to do the same thing. In the Tool Room, that's what countersinks are usually used for. But there are a few variations that you need to know about. This informal video explains the basics of...
