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Action Camera Carrying Case Labels

We listen to our customers’ feedback!!! A customer suggested that we add labels to our case, so Paul Akers demonstrates how simple it is to use lean manufacturing techniques to improve FastCap’s new action camera case. FastCap’s FastCam includes the iPole + SuperMount, a durable ballistic nylon carrying bag, two batteries, an SD card, and all the accessories you need to capture awesome footage. For more information on this product, visit our website.

[NOTE: This product has been discontinued]

Magnetic Shims Review

Eric Clevinger sent us this video and said, “I’ve been using the Fastcap Mag shims more and more and wanted to share what I’ve been using them for.”

FastCap’s Mag Shims (magnetic shims) are the easiest way to set your blade height and fence spacing on your table saw. Simply stick the magnetic shims together to get a perfect setup in seconds! Also great for setting depth on drill presses. For more information on FastCap’s Mag Shims, visit our website.

Father’s Day Flight

Paul Akers does a quick test flight to wow the crowd on Father’s Day with his new DJI Phantom 2 Vision+. For more information on the Phantom 2 Vision+ visit their website.

The American Innovator – Bombardier Aerospace Tour

Paul Akers, of The American Innovator, takes us along on his lean tour of Bombardier Aerospace in Montréal Canada. They even let him try his hand in the flight simulator!

For more information on Bombardier Aerospace, visit their website.

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Office Supply Closet Organization

Scott sent us this video showing how they 3 s’ed (sweep, sort, standardize) their office supply closet.  Each step makes a difference.

Ultimate Miter Saw Station

Rich, of Workshop Addict, sent us this series of videos discussing his miter saw station set up in a tight space. Rich has some great ideas and does a great job explaining his set up!

Part 1

Part 2

Be Kind To Others

Watched this in our morning meeting. Thanks Ashley Bailey for sharing this beautiful video!

Take a Lean Tour of FastCap

Are you interested in Lean Manufacturing? Well take a trip to the shop floor and see a lean factory tour at FastCap in Ferndale, Washington. Paul Akers is the founder and president of FastCap, based in Bellingham, WA. FastCap is an international product development company founded in 1997 with over 2000 distributors worldwide. A prolific inventor, Paul holds US and international patents. FastCap, launches approximately 20 new innovative products per year and has won business of the year multiple times. Paul and his wife, Leanne, have built FastCap from their garage into a multi-million dollar company. At its core, FastCap is a Lean company, determined to continuously improve everything, everyday. Our products reflect the idea that things can be improved and the best ideas come from the shop floor.

2×4 Acoustic Telecaster Guitar

Steve Carmichael, of The Carmichael Workshop, entered the 2014 Summers Woodworking 2×4 Competition and made a acoustic telecaster guitar out of one 8 foot 2×4. Quite impressive and extremely lean. And, of course, he won!!!

Save Time on Ladders

Dave West, of Meadowview Construction, demonstrates how FastCap’s ProHold save time when working…particularly on ladders. The ProHold features 9 neodymium high performance magnets and a comfortable and adjustable hook & loop wrist strap. For more information on FastCap’s ProHold, visit our website.

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