by Phil Kerner | Apr 6, 2014 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Surface Grinding
Well, this seemed simple enough. at least at the start... You're going to learn a LOT on this video for two reasons: First, I ran into a "rippling" problem and you'll watch and learn how I dealt with it. Secondly, in this video I'm introducing a new facet into the...
by Phil Kerner | Mar 10, 2014 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Surface Grinding
I've made my case on the benefits of "moving around" in the trade a few times during the last few years... Back in the 80's - after finishing my apprenticeship at the late great Anson Tools & Gages - I took my first job as a full-fledged journeyman tool & die...
by Phil Kerner | Mar 10, 2014 | Surface Grinding
Well, at least this project has reminded me how much time it really does take to grind something flat, parallel and square...PLUS centering a "v" right in the middle and grinding the clamping slots in the sides. Fun? You bet...had a blast and also have one...
by Phil Kerner | Mar 2, 2014 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Surface Grinding
Okay, this lesson's an hour long... You're going to learn a LOT on this one...I really enjoyed not only recording it but was also very happy with the content while I was editing it. Let's get started!
by Phil Kerner | Feb 24, 2014 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Surface Grinding
I've received several emails and questions about wheel dressing and form-grinding in general. Punches, pins, etc. ... In this video, I'll talk about some different pins, punches, and techniques just to give you a little more insight into my thought...
by Phil Kerner | Feb 24, 2014 | Members Only: The Tool Room, Surface Grinding
I have to say that I was just SO "into it" when I was an apprentice back in the 70's...I made SO many of my own tools, many of which I still use today: 1-2-3 blocks, parallels, punches, and alterations to my existing stuff. I learned SO MUCH on my own by punching out...
