What is the best way to learn something? For my money it’s hard to beat the “just do it” method which may land you in hot water once in awhile. So be it. This chapter is about basic shop practices and pointing newcomers in the right direction. It’s also about avoiding blunders. Not all mistakes are of the dimensional type in a machine shop. By learning some of these basics; you’ll be in a better position to work independently and effectively in conjunction with other shop personnel. ...