Feb
19
2013

Stamp of disapproval (Part 2)

I’ve thought some more on our friends at the post office canceling Saturday delivery. The more I think about it the less I like it. I need to stop thinking. (Read More…)

Feb
15
2013

Stamp of disapproval

The post office is stopping Saturday delivery. I understand the reasons, but I won’t be a happy about it – and neither will thousands of other small-business people. (Read More…)

Feb
11
2013

Pocket-sized progress

There seems to be a big boom in little CNC machines and I’m curious as to how they fit – if they do – into today’s professional shops. (Read More…)

Feb
05
2013

Exactly the same, only different

Reason No. 47 why I’d do terrible work on-contract: I never do anything the same way twice. (Read More…)

Jan
29
2013

Nothing lasts forever

To paraphrase a common saying about royalty – My favorite drill is dead. Long live my favorite drill. (Read More…)

Jan
25
2013

Bargains and barrel bottoms

I regularly visit places like eBay and Craigslist just to see what’s out there. There’s some good stuff, but also a lot of junk. Sometimes hilariously awful. (Read More…)

Jan
22
2013

Brrrr…

The northern Midwest and East are experiencing some serious cold right now. My shop is positively frigid, so I think I’ll do something else today. (Read More…)

Jan
18
2013

Playing favorites again

Ever do something you haven’t done in a long time, and are surprised to remember just how much you like it? I do this all the time in the shop. (Read More…)

Jan
15
2013

Work hard, play hard

The old saying goes, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Why can’t you play while you work, and get the best of both worlds? (Read More…)

Jan
11
2013

A good sign

I’m getting new neighbors, always an iffy situation. What will they be like? I’m not sure, but I think I have an idea. (Read More…)