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2 Ways to Instruct

2 Ways to Instruct

11 16 2015

If you think about it, there are two basic methods of sharing "how-to" information with others. One is teaching from the front of the class, or the "I am an expert in this and will be sharing my exper … read more
Cranial Download - Fabrication Details

Cranial Download - Fabrication Details

09 30 2015

These days, my shop consists of one person, me, and since I do all the design work as well, passing along details on construction and finish is not an issue. Not that this means I don't still screw th … read more
Are You Ready?

Are You Ready?

09 01 2015

Many years ago I was the service writer for a small three bay gas station/service center, back in the days when you actually could get repairs rather than slurpees where you bought your gas. We had a … read more
A Plug for Efficiency

A Plug for Efficiency

07 31 2015

I am always looking for more efficiency in my shop. There is a lot to do and not a lot of time to do it, so anything I can adjust to save even a few seconds at a time is worth looking at, even if they … read more
Sanding Belt Block Sander?

Sanding Belt Block Sander?

07 02 2015

Sanding blocks come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and materials. In past issues of this blog we have shown methods for making custom sanding blocks from auto body filler to packing foam to a deck of p … read more