This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
Giving back to the community is a common theme throughout the moldmaking industry, so Charlie Harris’ story is not unique, but boy is he passionate and on a mission to pay it forward.
Here are some snippets from our quick conversation to whet your appetite:
- Charlie woke up one morning with a plan after being gifted a toolbox full of tools himself
- Started seeking out cutting tools to distribute to area shops
- My entire truck bed is full of cutting tools to give out to apprentices
- Armin Tool, A1 Tool and Pro Mold & Die were initial recipients.
- Due to such an abundance of tools from his first donator, Charlie needed to find more shops in need of a variety of cutting tools.
- He cleans and calibrates the tools as needed, and refurbishing the toolboxes too.
- Driving around Chicagoland area to pick up tools to donate from retirees ready to give back.
- Just pay it forward!
For the full quick chat, watch above, and for more MMT Chats, click here.
This episode is brought to you by ISCAR with New Ideas for Machining Intelligently.
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