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348: Food For Thought

348: Food For Thought

by Phil Kerner | Nov 29, 2018 | Fixture Building, Fixtures, Members Only: The Tool Room, Set-Ups, The Basics - Milling

Just a reminder:  one of my main tasks at work is to "prove out" first-time jobs quickly. Once we get a handful of parts through the inspection department, it's usually time for me to move on. I have a lot of leeway in regards to how I approach a new project, but my...
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...
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...
334: A Nifty Little Sub-Plate With Many Uses

334: A Nifty Little Sub-Plate With Many Uses

by Phil Kerner | Sep 18, 2017 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Milling, Set-Ups

333: One Small Part…13 Setups to Complete It

333: One Small Part…13 Setups to Complete It

by Phil Kerner | Sep 18, 2017 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Milling, Real Manufacturing Experiences, Set-Ups

Not much to write about, as the video explains it all.
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