February 2007
Intermediate to advanced
190 pages
7h 51m
English

When Kevin Binkert moved into the old Standard Metal Products (SMP) building in San Francisco’s South-of-Market neighborhood 15 years ago, all that remained of the 1920s metal foundry was a metal plaque. In homage, Binkert revived the name and built out an atelier that melds the most modern Computer Numeric Control machines with traditional hand tools.
As a maker-for-hire, Binkert has prototyped a handheld blaster for brain tumors, engineered hydrant valves for San Francisco’s fire department, produced custom parts for the city’s Italian streetcars, and restored two historic clock towers.
In between commercial jobs, he ...
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