"YOUR TRUSTED RESOURCE FOR MANUFACTURING PROFESSIONALS"
Welcome to Shop Topics
Shop Topics was built for the people who keep the shop running — the safety managers, production teams, engineers, supervisors, technicians, and operators who need accurate information right now, not after a long search.
This online membership platform delivers practical, easy‑to‑find shop knowledge designed for real‑world industrial and manufacturing environments. Whether you work in a machine shop, fabrication shop, production floor, maintenance department, or engineering office, Shop Topics gives you instant access to the tools, charts, guides, and training materials that keep your operation safe, efficient, and informed.
What You’ll Find Inside...
Safety
- Hand safety
- Eye protection
- Back strain prevention
- Machine guarding
- Lockout/tagout basics
- And many more
Each topic includes:
- A full written article
- An audio conversation version
- A study guide
- A subject test
- A subject poster
Engineering & Technical
- Torque calculations
- Fraction‑to‑decimal charts
- Drill and tap charts (machine screws & pipe)
- Wire size and amperage load tables
- Mechanical and electrical quick‑reference guides
Mentoring & Motivation
Calendars & Daily Tools
- Short, practical articles designed to support leadership, communication, team development, and workplace culture.
- Great for production managers, supervisors, and team leads.
Calendars & Daily Tools
Calendars & Daily Tools
Calendars & Daily Tools
- Five‑minute safety talks
- Julius calendars
- Team schedules
- Production planning aids
How‑To Instructions
Calendars & Daily Tools
How‑To Instructions
- Step‑by‑step guides for common shop tasks
- Troubleshooting basics
- Maintenance best practices
Quality Assurance
Calendars & Daily Tools
How‑To Instructions
- General quality topics
- Proper tools and usage
- Data logging
"Your Trusted Resource for Manufacturing PROFESSIONALS"
Why Subscribe to Shop Topics?
- Instant Access Find the information you need in seconds — no searching through binders, old files, or scattered online sources.
- Built for Real‑World Shops Every topic, chart, and guide is designed specifically for industrial and manufacturing environments.
- Always Growing New safety topics, engineering tools, how‑to guides, and leadership content are added regularly.
- Affordable for Any Team A low‑cost subscription gives your entire shop access to a powerful knowledge hub.
- Supports Training & Compliance Articles, study guides, tests, and audio versions make safety training easier and more effective.
- Improves Productivity Quick answers reduce downtime, support better decisions, and help teams work smarter.
Get Started Today
Whether you’re preparing tomorrow’s safety meeting, checking a torque value, mentoring a new operator, or planning next week’s production schedule, Shop Topics is here to support you.