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Many times I have said ”that would be interesting to talk about over a beer or two.” So here it is. Over real or virtual beers, conversations with engineers about why they are an engineer, what they like about it, and some tips that they would share with others. And then anything else interesting or humorous that comes up...
#46 – Noel LaFlamme: Hammer and Forge Metallurgist
Always interested in how things work and making it better.
Which led to blacksmithing - by way of archery
Made arrowheads out of rebar.
Which (of course) led to a sword.
Rules of thumb for temperature of steel.
Blacksmithing is a hobby that makes a few bucks.
Specialty is chef’s knives
Good knives are tapered from spine to edge and from bast to tip.
YouTube videos on knife making are a mixed-bag.
1st job out of college was at a venture capital firm.
Left to be more involved in the actual creation.
Three most important factors for a startup – the team, the team, and the team.
Good innovation often comes from startup pivots.
“Getting around” patents
Really enjoys flyfishing – and makes his equipment
Did fly fishing make Ted Williams a great hitter or vice versa.
Craft food for the movie filming of Moonrise Kingdom was in his front yard.
Apolo Anton Ohno is often confused for … Apolo Anton Ohno.
Reach Noel at www.Laflammeforge.com
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Beers with Engineers
Many times I have said ”that would be interesting to talk about over a beer or two.” So here it is. Over real or virtual beers, conversations with engineers about why they are an engineer, what they like about it, and some tips that they would share with others. And then anything else interesting or humorous that comes up...
