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Lesson #360: More “Real Life” Manufacturing

Lesson #360: More “Real Life” Manufacturing

by Phil Kerner | Apr 3, 2021 | Inspection, Members Only: The Tool Room, Real Manufacturing Experiences, Set-Ups

347: Machining an Aluminum Extrusion

347: Machining an Aluminum Extrusion

by Phil Kerner | Nov 26, 2018 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Milling, Real Manufacturing Experiences, Set-Ups

A bit tricky for me. But it won't be for...
342: 50 Kick-Ass Ways To Do Your Work Faster Than Ever

342: 50 Kick-Ass Ways To Do Your Work Faster Than Ever

by Phil Kerner | Jul 22, 2018 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Real Manufacturing Experiences

This is an online course that I taught in August of 2017. In this video - over an hour long - I'll show you all of the little tricks and tools I use on a daily basis to get my work done as quickly and as accurately as possible. I think I've made this point a few...
338: A Head Scratcher And How I Solved It

338: A Head Scratcher And How I Solved It

by Phil Kerner | Apr 23, 2018 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Real Manufacturing Experiences

One of the things that keeps me interested at work is when I get a challenge. Yes, after 40+ years...I have to put on my thinking cap. I have to admit that after I figured it out, the answer was quite obvious. But I will admit that I did have to think about this one...
337: The Starrett Center-Head

337: The Starrett Center-Head

by Phil Kerner | Apr 23, 2018 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Real Manufacturing Experiences, Set-Ups, Shortcuts and Time Savers, The Apprentice

Interesting: working with my apprentice, Mike, helping him with his NIMS certifications and pre-test questions, we got into an interesting conversation this past week during our weekly session. I am happy to report that one of his lessons was on the lost art of...
335: A Simple Way To Keep Track of Small Gauges

335: A Simple Way To Keep Track of Small Gauges

by Phil Kerner | Apr 23, 2018 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Real Manufacturing Experiences, Set-Ups

Unlike a lot of folks online, I have absolutely no shame in posting very short "tips," as I see no need to over-explain things to make it seem like my members are getting more "content." Almost every single day, something "pops up" that I think you guys might be able...
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