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More from Vicki Bell
- From The Fabricator
Tough choices
- By Vicki Bell
- Sep 3, 2008
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
It's been a rough couple of weeks in the Bell household. While we normally have difficulty finding anything we care to watch among the gazillion stations available on satellite TV, for the past two weeks, we've found ourselves having to choose between watching the political conventions or...
- From The Fabricator
More than a dollar sign
- By Vicki Bell
- Aug 27, 2008
- Bending and Forming
- Blog Post
Listen up, fabricators. Looking for a new product to fabricate? One that capitalizes on the "green" movement and, therefore, stands a decent chance of finding a market? Then look to the sidewalks of New York City. Ignore any pigeon droppings and trash bags awaiting pickup. Focus instead on some...
- From The Fabricator
What price gold?
- By Vicki Bell
- Aug 20, 2008
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
As I write this, the U.S. leads in total medals (82) in the 2008 Summer Olympics. However, China has won more gold medals (45) than the U.S. (26) and Russia (13) combined, and more than the U.S. and Great Britain (26) combined. The U.S. is expected to gain ground in the gold medal race in...
- From The Fabricator
Desk rage on the rise
- By Vicki Bell
- Aug 13, 2008
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
One of my co-workers always ends her e-mails with a profound one-liner. Her current gem is: Events are less important than our response to them. My immediate reaction to these words of wisdom was also a one-liner: Truer words were never spoken. Life is a continual learning process. A lesson that we...
- From The Fabricator
What's hot—What's not
- By Vicki Bell
- Aug 7, 2008
- Bending and Forming
- Blog Post
This post isn't about the dog days of summer, nor is it a list of Paris Hilton's "that's hot" endorsements. Rather it's a glimpse of one metal bending company that has a $7.4 billion backlog of projects—now that's hot.It also is about the hottest manufacturing sectors...
- From The Fabricator
Picking up the torch
- By Vicki Bell
- Jul 30, 2008
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Confession time. At last year's FABTECH International & AWS Welding Show in Chicago, I had the opportunity, along with several of my co-workers, to try welding. Sue from ESAB graciously invited us to the company's Solutions Tour Truck Booth to suit up and weld under the guidance of a...
- From The Fabricator
The road to Jamestown: A white-collar dropout fabricates his legacy project
- By Vicki Bell
- Jul 15, 2008
- Arc Welding
- Article
Few people are lucky enough to turn their hobbies and passions into a satisfying and lucrative career. Even fewer have the opportunity to create a lasting legacy of historical proportions. One individual working under a canopy at historic Jamestown is doing both. Bravo, Bob Williams.
- From The Fabricator
Bionic boomers
- By Vicki Bell
- Jul 9, 2008
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Last week I met with my orthopedic surgeon to discuss my upcoming hip replacement procedure. I'm one of the growing numbers, particularly those in the 45 to 64 age group (baby boomers), who are having joint replacement surgery. I'm not a newbie when it comes to this surgery. My left hip...
- From The Fabricator
Commemorating history—Creating a legacy
- By Vicki Bell
- Jul 2, 2008
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
It's July, and here in the U.S., we're planning our Independence Day, celebrations. July 4 is an important day in our nation's history. On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence and set the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign...
- From The Fabricator
What fabricators need to know about REACH
- By Vicki Bell
- Jun 30, 2008
- Shop Management
- Article
The registration, evaluation, and authorization of chemicals (REACH) legislation enacted by the European Union is a complicated chemical management program that could affect manufacturers worldwide, including metal fabricators. This article sheds light on the legislation and provides resources to answer fabricators' questions about REACH.
- From The Fabricator
A matter of life or death
- By Vicki Bell
- Jun 30, 2008
- Shop Management
- Article
Journalist Tim Russert's death from a heart attack caused many of us to think about what might transpire should a cardiac arrest or other life-threatening event happen to us at work. Responsible, sensible companies have first-aid programs designed to minimize damage and increase the likelihood of survival.
- From The Fabricator
A thumbprint in the right direction?
- By Vicki Bell
- Jun 25, 2008
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
Despite efforts by lawmakers and the metals industry, scrap metal theft continues worldwide. Singapore's Straitstimes.com reported today that metal thieves there are targeting letter boxes. Apparently more than 200 metal letter boxes were stolen in the past two days. According to the report,...
- From The Fabricator
You cannot be serious
- By Vicki Bell
- Jun 18, 2008
- Assembly and Joining
- Blog Post
Although I'm an avid tennis fan, this post is not paying homage to John McEnroe, who often uttered the words "you cannot be serious" and sundry words I can't repeat to umpires and line judges in matches. Rather, the statement was the first thought that crossed my mind when I read about a...
- From The Fabricator
Silver lining in energy costs?
- By Vicki Bell
- May 28, 2008
- Shop Management
- Blog Post
These days, wherever I go & whomever I talk to & the conversation usually turns to high gas prices. When I shake my head at the ever-increasing cost of produce at the market, my first thought after "Should I buy these blueberries at this price?" is It"s those high fuel costs! It's not just...
- From The Fabricator
Good leadership comes from inside
- By Vicki Bell
- May 27, 2008
- Shop Management
- Article
How important is good leadership? Extremely important. Poor leadership can cause a massive talent drain and cripple a company. When it comes to leadership, emotional intelligence can make the difference between a good leader and one who needs work to become an asset rather than a liability.
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- 04/16/2024
- Running Time:
- 63:29
In this episode of The Fabricator Podcast, Caleb Chamberlain, co-founder and CEO of OSH Cut, discusses his company’s...
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