Lean was built for large scale purposes- but can be applied to small scale manufacturing or just a workspace in general. Cut the fat and fix what bothers you within your process. COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Charlie Ellis, the “Willy Wonka of the knife world,” joins us to talk imagination, craft, and community. Plus: Quad State updates, SOFA, and what’s next at Coal Iron Works.

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Logan Gillihan has added a major asset to Northwest Bladeworks that just happens to fit into his garage. Barely. Manufacturing processes and lean techniques can be applied at your home workshop. COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Chris Choate has been working to revamp our inventory management and operations for the last few years to give us a better understanding and utilization of our lean manufacturing endeavors. It's hard to work lean if you don't know what you have and what you need. An inventory manager, a management system, and lean processes is essential to successful lean workflows.

What are the newest advancements in shop tech, what's realistic to have in your shop, and what new tools are overrated? COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Rob Hough is an integral member of the Indiana Blacksmithing Association and a constant teacher to those looking to learn more about the craft. We mention Rob a lot on the podcast, so now you get to see why he's so widely revered and highly respected amongst blacksmiths.

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Nate Howett is an educator and blacksmith from Warsaw Indiana that is leading the charge on helping students find their way in the metal fabrication and blacksmithing worlds while focusing on growing the confidence and skills of the lives he's impacting.

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AJ is a serial entrepreneur and business owner who is pioneering some new waters here in Indiana and utilizing his platform to explore and work with other local manufacturers. COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Kevin and Noah Hickman are an inspiring blacksmithing duo who train under the amazing Kurt Fehrenbach and the many masterful smiths he draws around him. Noah has recently earned the IBA "Rookie blacksmith of the year" for his incredible discipline and excellent work and work ethic at such as young age. Check out their story in this week's episode of the Coal Cast.COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Jeff Dauterman is deeply involved at high levels of manufacturing in American workforces. He helps automate and optimize work cells and tasks for many businesses and companies across the states. He's got a lot of insight of where we are, and where we need to go as a nation.COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred