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Lesson #22: Confessions of a Mold Maker

Lesson #22: Confessions of a Mold Maker

by Phil Kerner | Apr 2, 2012 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Shop Stories

What is tool and die making? What do tool and die makers do? Are you interested in becoming a tool and die maker, or do you just want to learn new skills to use in your home-based machine shop? What is the difference between a machinist and a tool and die maker? A...

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