The 2025 SOFA Quadstate was a great success! We're telling stories of our time in Ohio this past weekend and making plans for next years Quadstate!COALIRON.COMMusic provided by Chillhop Music - https://chillhop.com/creatorcred

Greg and Nigel are taking over the Coal Cast today with the rest of our crew out at Quadstate! In this Coal cast takeover, they discuss topics ranging from guitars to dead industrialists. They might even talk about forging! This episode promises a fun and unpredictable discussion.

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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