Dennis Kirk

Reasons Why Motorcycle Repairs Get Expensive

You have to do some repair work on your Harley and you notice that the price tag is already getting pretty high just after you talk to...

Why Do Cyclists Shave Their Legs?

Most of you probably know that competitive road cyclists shave their legs. While the idea might sound crazy to you, there is in fact reasoning behind it. You’re probably used to legs being shaved for aesthetic purposes, but there are many other important reasons for a cyclists to make this decision. Professional cyclists have been …

Suzuki Outboard Motors Model Identification Charts

Select your Suzuki Outboard model from the listing below. Each model will take you to the respective page that breaks each Suzuki Outboard Model down by year &amp; serial number. NOTE: After 2011 Suzuki no longer categorizes motors by Model Year. Refer to your serial tag (read more) to find the location of your serial tag to determine the specific serial number for your motor.<br>4-Stroke (DF) Outboard Models

Authorities ID Iowa pilot who died in Nebraska glider crash

BLAIR, Neb. (AP) – Authorities say the fatal crash of a glider near Blair Airport occurred soon after the aircraft’s canopy opened unexpectedly as the glider was being towed aloft. Nebr…

Should a Machine Shop Have a Blog?

I am revising my opinion about machine shops and blogging. Here's why.

11 Great Ideas for Machine Shops

Forward-thinking machine shops must watch for emerging technologies. Here are 11 ideas we found this week for set-up, tooling, machining, and shop operations.

High-Precision, High-Efficiency Ideas for Machine Shops

Precision is at the core of every effort in every machine shop, not simply to complete turning, grinding, milling, etc. with exceptional accuracy and finish quality — but to get every task, every problem, every idea or inquiry addressed effectively, efficiently and profitably. No wasted steps, no missed opportunities.

New Machine Shop Ideas Emphasize Productivity, Flexibility, Connectivity

Productivity, flexibility, and connectivity have simple meanings and big implications for machine shop operators and machine tool programmers.

Study Finds Brass Has Profit Potential for High-Speed Machine Shops

For machine shops with high-speed equipment already on the floor, brass represents an opportunity to capture new profits they might otherwise miss with other materials, according to the study.

How to remove broken, rusted studs (with a full machine shop)

With summer just around the corner, you should probably start putting the final pieces on your winter project. For some, that could mean finally getting the broken studs out of those rare dual exhaust ...

The Ultimate Guide to Improving Machine Shop Efficiency

Making everything work together synchronously and efficiently is a balancing act

Machine shop helps students find success

College is not for everyone.The Temple Independent School District acknowledges this. They have developed different paths for students which still allow them to reach their goals and find success.

Metal AM in a Machine Shop? Ask the Marines

A hybrid system combining metal 3D printing with machining gives the Marine Corps perhaps its most effective resource yet for obtaining needed hardware in the field. It also offers an extreme version of the experience a machine shop might have in adding metal AM to its capabilities.

CNC Machine Shop Reaps Benefits of Hiring an IT Person

A database guru combined off-the-shelf technology with an elaborate proprietary shop management software to drive efficiency throughout all areas of a machine shop.&gt;

The 4 Essential Tips For Safety In Your CNC Machine Shop

Building a Better Business: Lessons for Machine Shops From an Unexpected Source

Learning how to be a great manufacturer by listening to the insights of a different industry, homebuilding (which perhaps is not so different after all).

10 Lean Manufacturing Ideas for Machine Shops

In addition to the right mix of traditional strategies, a new lean manufacturing toolkit can make high-mix, low-volume machining faster, more predictable and less expensive.

How Scrap Metal from Machine Shops gets Recycled

Ever wonder what happens to scrap metal from machine shops? Learn about the recycling process and how scrap gets from the floor back to the factory.

How to Prep Your Snowmobile for Summer Storage

Spring is a welcome sight for most people, but when it arrives, it puts a frown on the faces of many snowmobilers. We keep trying to eek out one more ride, but with the snow disappearing, it’s time to put the sleds away for the summer. Your snowmobile is a big investment and it is important to take the time to store it properly. When you take the right steps for storing your snowmobile, it will help slow down its aging and you…

How to Finance a Snowmobile