I have created this blog for the purpose of helping anyone out there in the machining industry. In my current job I oversee the operations of 2ND shift in a general machine shop. There are about a dozen employees on this shift. I've been employed with this company for about seven years. Previous to this I was employed in the tool and die industry .I have around 30 years of experience in the tool and die trade. If you are interested in becoming a machinist or if you are just starting out in the machine shop trade I'm here to help. I will try to post often and more than willing to answer any questions that you may have.