Bernie Vinther, blind machinist

Challenging Vision: Machinist Bernie Vinther | Northwest Profiles (2010) | KSPS PBS

Entering into machining as a hobby can be a bit intimidating for the uninitiated, but Bernie Vinther had no fear.

The 65-year old former electrician took up the hobby 10 years ago after a medical condition forced him to retire at only 38.… Read the rest

LittleMachineShop.com founder Chris Wood

When Chris Wood started LittleMachineShop.com, it was only supposed to be a test.

Wood and a partner were writing manuals for a Japanese printer company and he realized he should learn to build e-commerce sites for the clients he worked with.  Wood had his own mini lathe at home but found he had few choices when it came to buying parts, so he decided to set up an online shop to sell them himself.… Read the rest

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