19 May 2008

Toolmaker care

Len Johnson was caught working outside in the autumn sunlight, taking extreme care in the construction of a template for toymaking.

When quizzed about his use of vernier calipers Len was quite willing to assure that it was a necessary part of the process. If these steps were not taken to ensure accuracy on the construction of the template then the alignments for the axles would be wrong, the metal guides for the drill would become damaged and the toy would not travel true.

Len has effectively turned his many years in the toolmaking trade into a sophisticated skill in toymaking. (whispers say he is being headhunted by Santa for Christmas scheduling problems)

Accuracy makes for good toys !!



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