Brandt Taylor

Machinist's Corner columnist Brandt Taylor walks readers through the key steps involved in applying for a utility patent.

Our Machinist's Corner columnist shares his experience applying for and being granted six utility patents over the course of his career.

Machinist's Corner column notes that shops today have computer-controlled feedback loops because they need to work smart to remain competitive.

Putting a 1" diameter axle in the rear wheel of a Harley motorcycle required a custom rear brake caliper bracket and custom fixturing to make the bracket.

Putting a 1" diameter axle in the rear wheel of a Harley motorcycle required a custom rear brake caliper bracket and custom fixturing to make the bracket.

Over the years I have done a huge amount of custom machine work for custom Harley motorcycles. You see, I am an old motorhead and I understand the

Make a quick, quality thread without breaking the tap.

Welding technique minimizes shrinkage and strain.

Take care with this abrasive, rapidly wearing and toxic dust producing plastic material.

Today’s machinists are more productive, and they must know more — therefore they are worth more.

How to case-harden steel inexpensively and quickly using an acetylene torch.

Machine economically and safely by estimating the forces involved with aggressive metal removal.

If you have assets—money, time, expertise, capability—there are people readying and willing to steal them.

Machinist's Corner columnist Brand Taylor provides a primer on what these measurement tools can do.

The time is ripe to expand domestic manufacturing.

Learn how to use a milling vise to clamp a casting with a curved-surface datum.