by Michael Barnes | Jun 26, 2013 | Tips
Even as adults, we get that feeling. That rush of excitement tingling up our spine when we hear the knock of the delivery person at our front door or we see the package waiting for us on our front steps. We got something we’ve been waiting for … it’s the beginning of...
by denh5@hotmail.com | Jun 24, 2013 | Tips
I am writing this on a powerful machine built by one of the most powerful companies on Earth that makes financing a purchase difficult. I speak of Apple and my 15” MacBook Pro. A little more than six months ago, I was in the market for a new computer. My old MacBook...
by Michael Barnes | Jun 21, 2013 | News
You’ve heard of tricking out old cars like putting a six-cylinder engine in your ’62 Chevy. Ever thought about tricking out a manual machine tool like a lathe? Willenborg Associates can do it. And do it with style. The Michigan company remanufactures LeBlond lathes as...
by Michael Barnes | Jun 20, 2013 | News
I was at a fact-finding mission at a South Florida machine shop. The machine tool veterans talked of decades of sweat and toil in a proud industry. They ended the interview on a dramatic note. I should explore in our newfangled blog how NAFTA killed the American...
by Michael Barnes | Jun 17, 2013 | News
Choose the correct answer. Which is the oldest of these revered brands: A. BMW B. Coca Cola C. LeBlond D. Colgate toothpaste If you guessed C, you’re right! Although LeBlond might not have the name recognition (and advertising budget!) of these other venerable brands,...
