Within Tolerance Within Tolerance Episode 244 - Simon and Zap-funkel
Jan 10, 2025
Chris Appadini, an innovative traveler and machinist trainer, shares exciting tales from his recent adventures, including a striking new head tattoo and insights from working with Amish machinists. Simon Hanmer, a solar energy aficionado, discusses groundbreaking solar panel projects and custom Freddy machines, highlighting both creativity and functionality. The duo also emphasizes the juggling act of work-life balance, injecting humor and personal anecdotes throughout their engaging conversation.
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Chris's Head Tattoo
- Chris Appadini got a biomechanical tattoo on his head featuring spikes and a skull.
- He described the pain as surprisingly manageable, around a 5 or 6.
Training Amish Machinists
- Chris Appadini trained Amish machinists on an NTRX machine, observing their unique lifestyle.
- He learned about their varying levels of technology adoption and social customs.
Process Improvement over New Machines
- Focus on improving processes instead of immediately buying new machines.
- This approach saved a knife company money and increased capacity.
