TOOLMAN TIMES
Bendix Academy’s
Quarterly Newsletter
Vol. 1, No. 3 – Summer 2025
Preview full-length articles from the Third Issue of Toolman Times below! You’ll read about Why Mentors Matter, including the stories of Jude Louria and Roger Ashley, both great toolmen who demonstrate the value of restoring mechanical self-reliance. You’ll see behind-the-scenes snapshots of our recent Open House, and learn of the tremendous generosity from the folks of HockeyNight to Bendix Academy. Don’t forget Toolman Tip on how to fix that frustrating cabinet door hinge alignment. We at Bendix Academy thank everyone who contributed to the events of this spring and to our third issue of Toolman Times!
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TOOLMAN TIPS – Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Door Conundrum: Fixing that frustrating hinge alignmentEver faced a problem at home that seemed minor but frustrating? Toolman Tips is here to share simple, practical solutions like this— fixes anyone with basic toolmanship skills can handle. At Bendix Academy, we teach students to...
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Vol. 1, No. 2 – Winter 2025
Second issue, hot off the press! Download full issue or read full-length articles below about the benefits of Learning Mechanical Self-Reliance, how this is A Skill for Life, a Parent’s Perspective, and Reviving Toolmanship, for anyone who remembers shop class.
NEW this issue: Toolman Tips, a column with tips and hints about DIY projects possible with basic toolmanship skills! This issue provides steps for reversing and appliance door.
Spring is in the air, so SAVE THESE DATES for two upcoming events, Hockey Night on April 5, tickets here, and Bendix Academy OPEN HOUSE on May 2-3, free event but registration required here.
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Vol. 1, No. 1 – Fall 2024
Our inaugural issue! Download full issue or read full-length articles below about Bendix Academy’s successful pilot, planned expansion, new board chair, a mentor’s mission, and the experience of Bendix Academy from a student’s perspective.
In our area? Contact us to arrange a visit, we’d love to show you what’s new at Bendix Academy!
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