Coronavirus and Small Business: THE SHOW MUST GO ON (as long as it's safe and possible to do so)!

Business of Machining

TOPICS:

• Thoughts on Covid-19 and small business
• The SAGA
• Solutions for breaking tools during internal threading
• Why You Need a Neon Vest In Your Shop

BREATHE. Yes, they talk about Coronavirus. Yes, they are washing their hands. What you won't find are hosts hoarding toilet paper or coming up with conspiracy theories. What you will find is hope and perseverance!

If you want to know how you can help fight Covid-19, please visit https://www.nyccnc.com/covid/

EDC > Safe Queen During a hiking/shooting trip with a friend, Saunders notices a spectacularly crafted GK SAGA pen sticking out of his friend's shirt pocket. After spending some time outdoors, Saunders realizes he's lost his OWN SAGA...let's just say this pen has a SAGA of its own.

Grimsmo shares how the clips are uniquely and perfectly tensioned.

Internal Threading Problems Sub-spindle threading cycle = Butt Clench 100 Find out why Saunders uses masking tape on the lathe. Grimsmo switches to making knife thumb studs on the Tornos instead of the Nak. A very tiny threaded hole causes 5-6 tools worth of headache. He searches for the problem, only to kick himself later.

Grimsmo explains GO, NO-GO Listen to the one and only Go, No-Go explanation that actually makes sense!

SMW Fixture Plate Tops Now that all Pierson Workholding Mini Pallets are compatible with SMW Fixture plates, Saunders turns his attention to diamond dowel pins that require tight tolerances. When it comes to QC, keep it simple!

IN THE STUDIO Fraser has fashioned a sweet sound-proof audio/visual room for GK videos and products!

NEON VESTS What is it good for? Absolutely nothing---if it's not in use.