Author Archives: Robyn Ashton

What's there to know about me? I love motorcycling and I love making things. This is why I'm in the CNC Machinist Technician Program here at BCIT. My program started in January and ran until this past August. You'll be joining me as I complete the co-op portion of our program. Becoming a machinist is a career transition for me. I've previously completed a BA and a BComm and I have over 5 years experience working in banking and finance. If you want to find out more about me you can check out my website or on twitter.

Motorcycle Motivation

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Robyn Ashton

It has been a little while since I’ve posted a motivational motorcycle video. In this video we learn what it means to build, ride, and live motorcycles from the perspective of Shinya Kimura.  What motivates someone who builds bikes that look like … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Deadline for Applications for Residence Advisor at Student Housing

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Robyn Ashton

Today is the day my friends.  If you haven’t already applied to be a residence advisor then you better get you’re act together and get your application submitted by 4pm.  The deadline is tonight. If you haven’t seen my posts … Continue reading →

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Reminder: The Residence Advisor Information Session is Tonight

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Robyn Ashton

If you’ve seen my previous post then you know that student housing is currently accpeting applications for residence advisors.  I’m a big advocate for student housing and I think this is a great job opportunity. Have a look here for the … Continue reading →

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My Motorcycle Project – 1975 Yamaha XS500 Cafe Racer

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Robyn Ashton

It should come as no surprise that the main and only reason I enrolled in the CNC Machinist program at BCIT was to improve my machinist and motorcycle fabrication skills.  Being a machinist is certainly a rewarding and challenging career … Continue reading →

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Good Morning

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Robyn Ashton

It’s 8:30am which means I’ve been hard at work for an hour and a half now. I’ve just finished cutting and cleaning 120 pieces of raw material, aluminum bars. Now I’m going to setup our Haas VF-8 to machine them … Continue reading →

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