David Lyell

Making stuff and smiling. What a refreshing trip to Oklahoma City to see some next generation automation. This image was taken in the "older" portion of the factory where secondary processes haven't been automated yet. https://t.co/t2Fgdl9lfD

"Ear vs. Load Meter" https://t.co/Q55zB6boNZ That title fell to the cutting room floor during editing, but part of me still feels that the art of running and programming CNC's utilizes both modes of feedback to make informed decisions as the machine operator.

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I spoke with @GuseMrsco about how part marking was a game changer for his shop. Since implementing, it has become hard to imagine life without laser. @MMSOnline https://t.co/OLIWHOFrgc

Get kids in machine shops. Let them see automation and hear pneumatic relays firing. Show them how to open a control cabinet and trace a PLC. Let them jog a machining center. EPISODE 4 of Modern Machine Shop podcast. https://t.co/p9sKkeRlAw https://t.co/j6fw2kqY7N

Generate all the g-code you want in the classroom, but nothing really compares to dialing in routines on a pendant. It was a privilege to come home from the high school engineering academy that my school district offered and immediately put classwork to use. Circa 2003? https://t.co/YcsMKxQYAP

Sliding back (the best kind of backsliding) into the world of manufacturing media has been such a relief. This is the industry that I know best-I was raised in it. I worked in my father's shop from an early age. Not too many photos from back then, but one from high school. https://t.co/u9zFPYUg1i

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The long through tenons will be shaped similar to the 1860 antique that I’ve drawn inspiration from on this project. It’s a great feeling to have the base together. @ College Hill, Cincinnati https://t.co/QTyM6RvWZc

That time I visited Scott Phillips!

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Step up your bandsaw game! https://t.co/RHUoSecAwQ

Sometimes when it’s your 9th anniversary, you and your wife go to the same plant shop (@fernshopcincinnati) at different times of day and get each other almost the same thing. Are plants a love language? Love you @stephlyell, @lyellphotography 😘 https://t.co/IX9XclDYvN https://t.co/vQVJE8h3Sm

Part 1 of our new I Can Do That bench is up on #youtube. @andrewzoellner and I walk you through every step of building the base. It’s 34 min, we try not to make assumptions in your #diy abilities, this is for the #woodworker who’s looking for a solid fir… https://t.co/Bns0cfTt93 https://t.co/lVpygpI2LF