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Justin hires his first office employee, Jem catches up on emails using Cursor, and both discuss the challenges of delegating tasks in their growing businesses of delegating tasks in their growing businesses. They cover AirShop new features and a big milestone, 3D printer mishaps, expensive robot maintenance, profit-first accounting discipline, and building new custom product configurators.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic577 daysStrict 7-day flow working wellCursor inbox catchupDelegation (email?)The Shelves draftedJustin hiring?PS2 Boxed UpRobot service in progress, they old---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Justin and Jem weigh up if expensive trade shows are worth the $15k entry or if walking the floor with a "trench coat" of products is the smarter play. Between squashing bugs in the kitchen and mourning 62% price hikes on magnets, they tackle the absolute loop of shittness that is FedEx losing custom plywood shelves. Plus, Justin notices used Mac prices are on the rise and orders a cardboard shredder.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicTool Show FUThick dentistBuy Kitta Parts in US [PLACEHOLDER]Buy Macs, like holding goldMatthew's Simple Wood Goods Edge SanderYoutube Playlist of our SongsBenn Jordan audio prompt injectionCardboard Expander---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin chat about complicated speaker parts, CAM programming headaches, and why wood routing feels less reliable than metal work. They geek out over Joe Roggenbuck's knowledge-sharing channel, discuss Jem's new Profit First spreadsheet rebuild (RIP Laura), and explore hiring challenges for a growing team. Plus: trade shows, work stops, and late-night coding sessions as a form of meditation.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicTwo Years of Profit FirstSpreadsheet rebuild, first AI redundancyCobra HQ Plus - good simple machine shop content from Joe Roggenbuck @cobraframebuildingKittaParts Builder v3 - test deployed hereTrying to consolidate or just making excuses?AirShop Start a Trial now availableAirShop to Fusion in 2-clicksGoing to tool shows?Mercury bank---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem quoted big this week while glued to his desk, ditching ChatGPT for Claude and getting his staff into Cursor. His parkour bricked iPhone became surprisingly zen. Justin scored a Tormach autosaw from Seattle, and he's hiring a Shop Coordinator. Both are wrestling with Xero bookkeeping.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicSoggy phone delights ꘎Dumping Chatty GNew role at PDX CNC - Shop CoordinatorJustin steals a bandsaw - Tormach AF50+Reconciling should be automatic by now surely!?Robots via Cursor?Getting staff into AI workflows - Jon into CursorAirShop - Bulk imports, quote billing new---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem's rocking top-tier muffs that isolate a screaming spindle while the guys talk one-click Kanban card glory. They discuss the magic of good- documentation, fighting AI amnesia with markdown, and the logistics of shipping PS2 kits to the States. From bike-ride domain buys to handling trade apathy, it's a heavy look at refining the systems that keep a modern shop running.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicCommunication in the trades, what the actual fuck? ꘎Are you driving Cursor remotely? ꘎Dylan got good muff recommendation ꘎Gemini Lead Interview Youtube @Justin Brouillette HA Dashboard for Bambuinput.buttonAirShop upatesNew Docs site 😍6 months 50% off currently!Kanban carding / printersQR Scanners are amazingPS2 Launch---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem's dialed-in tumbler workflow is pumping out thousands of little widgets with barely any intervention, while Justin redesigned the Fang clamp packaging to keep up with demand. They swap war stories about terrible powder coaters, Jem races his cousin vs Cursor on a Raspberry Pi battery project, and Justin finds a surprisingly old-school solution to stop Slacking across the shop.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicEngineer versus AI in modbus solution ꘎Clawtastic ꘎Love of tumbling ꘎Cursor is king ꘎Package Redesign for FangsLocal Open assistantsOpen ClawQuality issues other vendorsMicroscope 10 inchIntercoms---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Justin literally sold a room of his shop. Jem's questioning if his furniture business is secretly a tech company, someone stayed up til 2am installing sketchy AI agents, and plumbing codes make a surprise guest appearance. Also Fusion's new file types are confusing everyone.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicPraise for Jonny ꘎Are we a technology company? ꘎Who buys the stuff?Backflow preventer for coolantJem's new KittaParts Gallery 👈Dexter Room 👋New Jem Robot ContentBig Fusion workflow shakeup - Kevin's explainer🟧 AirShop Updates <> Help ScoutOnboarding Tour and Checklist - little steps to get startedHelp Scout integrationOpenClawHacksmith tour by Grimsmo---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem's dealing with wrong-white paint drama and bushfire heat waves while Justin finally cut steel and loved it. They nerd out on slitting saws, spindle grippers, and robot pick-and-place logic. Justin's close to launching AirShop billing, got a tenant for his extra shop space, and is scheming ways to script Blender renders without learning Blender. Classic shop talk with a side of automation dreams.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicCharged 70% less, cost wage ~$25/hr 😂Justin cut steel 🤦IPA vs EthanolSubleasedReally excited about Gimbel UMC automation - WafflesandpremixSaunders Expanding PinsRobot Probing ideaBlender automation renderings?New Hoffmann Slitting Saw---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem's recovering from bushfire evacuations and finding thinking work tough after the chaos. Justin's got a glorious new hole between his shop spaces and AirShop is streamlining daily operations nicely. Both are geeking out over Random Routing's insane 48-tool carousel upgrade. Jem's dumped ChatGPT for Gemini, and Justin's testing coated CNC tooling.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicFires near Jem5th Axis Kurt DX6 96 AdapterQuitting my 3 axis reelConverting Pierson Pallets to Lang 96AirShop is really smoothing daily operations (Beta users wanted!)Post Edits, Github shared Haas postGemini backing SiriHome battery project ꘎Time on the tools ꘎Hole in the wall! GloriousChatty G I've dumped you ꘎Reanimating grasshopper challenges ꘎Diode was the right diagnosis ꘎Home Assistant GreenFire Ball 🔥Random Routing with a bangerAluminum finish quality 😍Love the KimlaPost drives the robot48 toolsSimplicity of PC CAM---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Justin's been deep in AirShop development over the holidays while Jem dealt with diesel generator drama amid fire danger. They chat five-axis workflow wins, a $30 kid's microscope that's surprisingly shop-worthy, permit nightmares for a simple door, and SendCutSend's wild live machining stream. Plus Chippy vs forklift round two.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicAirShop Incorporated 🟠 Signup airshopapp.comDigital stocktake ⠄We got Covid for ChristmasAmazing Microscope - this got me5ax flowFull-time Diesel Mechanic ꘎Lack Gloucester, but once again finding more hours in the day magically ꘎Chippy Death PlotKitta BuilderBridge Builder game downloadSendMillSend00:00 Back in 202602:29 Business Developments and Product Launches05:35 Sales Performance and Inventory Management08:33 Family Life and Holiday Reflections11:14 Innovative Tools and Equipment14:13 Production Challenges and Strategies17:04 Customer Engagement and Sales Trends20:00 Robot River Table20:28 5 axis Flow23:22 Project Management and Workflow Optimization26:23 Community Engagement and Social Media29:19 Permitting Challenges and Bureaucracy32:01 Work-Life Balance and Productivity Insights35:04 Powerline Networking?37:58 Plans50:54 Robotic River Rodeo Full---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin wrap up the year with tales of inventory headaches, Home Assistant tinkering, and soft jaw frustrations on the new UMC. Dylan Jackson from Within Tolerance drops by to show off his fresh Hermle 250 setup. Plus: electrocution survival stories, air compressor mysteries, and why bricking your phone might be the ultimate productivity hack. Happy holidays from the shop floor.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicShop automation with Home Assistant (green hub)Stream DeckHacs - obscure 3rd party stuff for HAMains cable failureFusion MCPAir leak on UMCPS2 Turbine experimentsDylan Jackson joins the show! Within Tolerance - his podcastDylan's business, Proteum MachiningDylan’s sick headphones from 3MAnyShortcut | Fusion | Autodesk App StoreProduct devNew ATC Pedestal versionsNew CNC ToolingNew CNC Tool holdersNew Fang Stock---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin chat new computers, shop reorganizations, and the joy of Facebook Marketplace finds like conveyors and what was sticky in Justin's new IBC tote. They swap notes on year-end revenue wins, FedEx driver diplomacy, and why thermostats are amazing ROI. Plus: Home Assistant rabbit holes, AI voice chat absurdity, and holiday shipping plans.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicGot schooled by AppMan ꘎Home assistant rabbit hole Todd ꘎Filled the big hole fast2026 calendars49 current small projectsMetaphorical hikingAbsolutely disgusting state of affairsRoller conveyor2025 End of YearChristmas Live Show - join the recording 🇺🇸 Dec 18 - 11:30am PST or 🇦🇺 Dec 19 - 6:30am AEDT---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin catch up after Thanksgiving, celebrating the sale of Justin's YCM mill and his new fiber laser adventures. They swap stories about home automation dreams, robot programming, and the joys of hiring with AI assistance. Plus, a touching tribute to the generous soul who gave Jem his robots.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicUMC Ep2 YoutubeChatty G voice feels so dumb ꘎Oh my Packout fever ꘎Claude 4.5 Haiku looses the plot again ꘎Opus 4.5 daily driveImportance of a good sumpGetting daily fiberJustin bought this 30w Fiber laserDeathNew Hire for PDX CNC?Home Assistant? - Hacksmith / GrimsmoHacksmith Knife Vlogs---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem records from a van battling massive audio lag while engineers occupy his shop floor. He celebrates winning Business of the Year and permits for the new home shed. Justin is drowning in rush jobs, finding a surprise in the YCM sale, and daycare lice. Plus, they discuss buying fiber lasers, upgrading the Fusion Bulk importer, and fancy 5-axis calibration tools.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicRush the rushElephant Robotics - Nestworks CNC.0003,.0006,.0006 (.0076, .0015, .0015mm)Focused TrainingUpdated Fusion Bulk Importer to v.2 Add-inLocal awardsBuilding workshops for other peoplePlanning permitJustin buying this 30w Fiber laserJem's laserpecker---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem's been grumpy after a slow studio sale, while Justin's juggling rush jobs solo. They chat about robot vacuums saving thousands in labor costs, Justin's new task app that harasses you into productivity, coolant mixers, and why reflection time keeps slipping away. Plus hacked Unitree robots spreading viruses like worms. Both feeling the squeeze between email and actual work.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicSolo humpinGlue upsCreative Woodworking mini tourSlave to email ⠄Unicorn Sales and Support hires?Luddite floor cleaning ꘎Grumpy boss ꘎I need your app ꘎Shopify MCP coming STNo reflection makes Jem a dull boy ꘎More grumpy ꘎Spray booth build ꘎Two new robots at PDX CNCBoss capacity limitingUnitree robots hacked---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin geek out over Jon Klassen. Jem’s selling equipment. They chat UMC updates, marketing consultant wisdom, and why email rules sales plus thoughts on pneumatic air line strategy.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicJon Klassen books are goodWhere is my hat So many jobsUMC update, closerJem sells his Multicam RouterMay sell YCM?Unhook, dismantle roomTalked to a consultantEmail is best method for sales, don't worry about unsubWebsite conversionAI managementUses social media to confirmFinalist business awards in AUPneumatic air lines workshop optimisation MaxlineCamaster Out of Business?---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Our biggest Profit First review yet. Jem and Justin break down why the system saved their businesses, how Mercury Bank automation beats manual tracking, and why you don't need to be perfect with it. Plus the psychology of fake scarcity, stealing from the right accounts, and what happens when sales are better than you hoped.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicUMC 🤘Phil's AU 2024 Fusion Workflow Template TalkHot, stressed, sunburnt feeling but great salesBaby pants obsessionDian Jin Vise DJ-1217PROFIT FIRSTProfit First Resources PageEric Larson start PF (10%)2sec lean itJustin's bank - MercuryST AssistantRestructure - Split Lease and PayrollNew Debt accountNew Mercury Distro Days (Fridays)Weekly vs Fortnight91% elusive - broke it finallyKittaParts 50%Trust the systemStarting AccountsIncomeProfitOpExMaterials & FreightPayrollLeaseTax ---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin catch up after Justin's anniversary trip, discussing his new Haas UMC 5-axis mill installation and Jem's late-night robot programming sessions. They explore the Lang workholding system, debate the death of traditional rendering with AI tools like Nano Banana, and share skepticism about Sora video generation. Justin turns down a massive aluminum router job due to equipment limitations while Jem perfects his ABB dual-robot sanding setup.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicUMC landed, Ep 1 on YoutubeJem's Robot WorkholdingLang QP 45963$20k parts no quoteRendering is dead. ꘎Nano Banana DaddySora 2Casey Neistat on AIFang shipped!HTX new video---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin welcome their first-ever planned guest, Matt Swaidan of Simple Wood Goods. The Ohio-based maker discusses his decade-long journey building a modular vinyl storage business, custom CAM software called Beaver, and automated UR robot finishing lines. They explore surviving the 2022 Baltic birch crisis, intentional downsizing, digital marketing strategies, and maintaining boundaries with four kids under six while running a focused manufacturing operation. Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicWe have our first planned guest, Matthew Swaidan of Simple Wood GoodsYour business, GOYour background?So many boxes, did you set out to be a box lord?Assembly line with UR robotSoftware dev experiencehttps://speckle.systems/Explain Beaver - Production CAMAnderson Stratros Nest CNC routerEdge sealing experimentsOdooThe edge bander retrofit?How dig out of baltic birch?Change your design or practices?New products in mind? How much does the production line limit that?Online marketing experienceAd spends 10% of revenueEpoxy floors?---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem fights corrupted robot flash disks while Justin battles predatory bank loans for his new mill. They discuss 5-axis machining mindset shifts, announce the Fang workholding clamps, geek out over Nano Banana's rendering magic, and debate Notebook LM vs custom AI agents. Plus: PS2 updates and Fusion's new text parameters.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicI bricked the robot ꘎Brother 100 tool machineNotebook LM (again) ꘎Probing lustSingularity graphs ꘎Lieing LoanersFang Workholding ClampsLang Technik---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem achieves lights-out ABB robot sanding with 3D printed horns and Grasshopper programming. Justin loses one CNC machine deal, finds another, signs the paperwork live on air. They explore Twig and Bot's robot probing, Jem's latest guesting on the Shop Stool Podcast, therapy for humans, and negotiation philosophy.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicHigh and lowsHook em hornsJem on Shop Stool Podcast💰 UMC?Twig and Bot Robot ProbingBuy the YCM - reach out, lets make a dealAlways negotiate - lease, machines, jobsMatthew - Simple Wood Goods12 inch duct printMr Freon AND Leaded gasoline---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem gets deep into Grasshopper software building custom robot CAM while Justin keeps drilling thousands of holes on his ShopSabre. They chat about wild HTX Studio YouTube automation, scary tool changer malfunctions, and the eternal struggle of buying used vs new CNC machines. Plus Justin upgrades to a bigger 3D printer and teases his AirShop inventory & quoting software. Plus koala vaccines, and 8020 extrusion workholding in the future?Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicKoala VaccineJem in love with GrasshopperGrasshopper Tutorial VideoHTX Studio! ꘎Justin is still drilling thousands of holesMulticam Trident CNC Tool Changer issueShopping for mills, how can you tell if a secondhand machine is any good!?Plywood tombstones no so much good ꘎Should I use 8020 extrusion for fixtures!?Robot work holding!? ꘎ExtrusionJ moves are sketchy as in Robot programmingPierson videoH2S on the way AirShop update Kanban cards done, testers signup hereEric Trine like wine---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin chew over 100,000 holes for breakfast and why you can’t rush them. They tackle janky probing and a carbon reporting prototype that’s greener than your inbox peach emoji. From Wera distribution deals to David’s Robot Factory, plus a wild mill shopping spree and AI tools that might just save the day. Oh, and an MCP mess you don’t want to miss.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic100,000 holes for breakfastCondition the hold vac?Janky probingCarbon Reporting prototypePDX CNC is a Wera distributor8020 extrusion configurationsDavid's Robot FactoryPeople with consciousEric's call for helpThe peach of inbox 20something 🍑Shopping for mills with JustinMaybe best use of AI tools ever ꘎ !ST MCP Big Fuck up---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem tackles email chaos while Justin's mill hits the market. Machine upgrades shine as Johnny cuts pencil sharpener cycle time from 17 to 4 seconds, saving 215 hours. AI tools show promise and peril with unexpected email sends. New Bambu H2S printer tempts with bigger build volume. Tool tags expand to Tormach TTS.    Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic93 yo grandpa, "AI is not new"MacWhisperG93 G-code (time to complete)Jonny make chop chop goodah on the Pencil Sharpener13,000 minutes of wasted machine time ꘎Abby working it ꘎Mirka sandersNew Tormach TTS Tool TagsMaybe H2S?YCM sale pageTaking machine suggestionsNear Zero InboxGemini in Inbox---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem celebrates his ABB robot's first billable hours sanding dowels while planning a move to a tiny home workshop. Justin plans expansion into a second shop space and finally scores PETG filament after months of shortages. They discuss knockoff products, Profit First wins, and whether sharing manufacturing secrets helps or hurts small makers.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicVomiting childrenPF ups and downsJustin is taking more space!How to build in more cash reserveIt's back after 54 days, no warning ⊚Brick update ꘎ Robots on YouTube ꘎KPFirst KittaParts clone ꘎Share or protect ꘎99k vibes ꘎Kitta Parts Makers Interest? PF88% YOY pay increase from PF20% boost from Quarterly bonusWeekly off a cliff, the pros and cons of weekly PF cycle ꘎LB PF Update 91%Roll of the dice ⠄Simone Giertz - Cortex InterviewFirst table tennis lunch work ꘎---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin wrestle with the unstoppable em dash while debating if butter robots dream of electric toast. They test every to-do app known to humankind and geek out over 3D print infill optimizers. From selling a jet jointer planer to scripting quality-of-life hacks, this episode is a wild ride through fixtures, AI operators, and Laura’s commission win.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicButter Robot3D Print Infill Optimizer ⠄I Tried every To Do AppNew Best of RFQGippity 5I cannot stop the em dashThe unstoppable em dashbesttoolforthejob.py ꘎ scripting quality of life hacksDecapitalizing togetherSold our Jet Jointer PlanerFixtures and orientation issues ꘎We need an AI Operator of AITheoretically could have wired a motor in five minutesLaura wins commission---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Justin’s car-negotiation bot accidentally seals a deal, while Jem battles a FedEx account freeze. MCP email antics, Help Scout AI tweaks, DHL/Veeqo rates. Jem hacks Fusion posts for ABB sanding, tests soft‑servo, 3D‑prints a probe, and brings back time‑blocking.    Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicPerfect Saturday night. PP ꘎It made a deal!FedEx can eat a bag of D ꘎Time blocking again ꘎Abby sands? ꘎Deep research ABB service docs ꘎MCP enthusiastic emails ꘎Task NoveltyErratic Novelty TaskSoft Servo---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Justin returns from a family funeral pondering purpose while Jem hobbles with mystery arthritis. Sales roller-coasters, quoting scripts, and busted sanders spark shop talk. Justin battles a sketchy dust-boot customer, they rant about phone addiction, AI helpers, cramped shop plans, and chasing that elusive revenue double.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicBricked my phone ꘎FraudMark D - How you break free from habits and patterns that you know you should change.Rhino runs the showHigh custom low productEncy RobotNetworking old PC to the rescue ꘎Sander crash ꘎2-D to 3-D space constraints ꘎Meta Ray-bansMagSafe Neck Mount5700 monolithic html down to 2500 ꘎New ST 2.0! ꘎---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Justin's cooking up ATC pedestals for Avid machines with fancy PEM hardware while Jem's crushing it with 0.6% Shopify conversions. After midnight whiskey-fueled Grasshopper sessions with AI buddy Uncle Sven, Jem finally cracked multi-axis robot sanding and now dreams of weird angled fixtures. Justin unleashes AI on sleazy car dealers who play dumb professionally. Help Scout's AI actually writes decent support emails, and sick kids get robot tours that make everything worthwhile.    Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicAvid users - New ATC Pedestals coming - want to test?Shopify MCP "Help customers search, ask, and buy in natural language."Sentry Error MonitoringSyntax - MCP #920 episodeCNC sander toolGrasshopper with Uncle Sven ꘎Bevels ✅Fixture design session, 3A breakGet them back ✊Helpscout continues 📈---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin explore where new products come from: solving personal shop problems or tackling custom work. Justin rapidly builds a label-making tool, while Jem gets back to wrestling with his sanding robots. The chat shifts to their complex feelings on AI's power and future.    Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicThe early mushy design processAll five sick in a tentConf dataGrasshopper success ꘎Relief of 12 hour workday ꘎Cloudflare scraping paywallPenta Solo cancelledLabeldumper.comLots of design mental space talkCNC sander toolIsaac Sim - Robot Sim---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin tackle supply chain woes and work-life balance challenges. Justin battles a PETG shortage that's disrupting production while Jem struggles to disconnect from work during a family trip to Queensland. They dive into coding adventures with GitHub, cursor workflows, and Johnny's robot progress back at the shop. Plus brass part mishaps and the perils of not having proper drawings.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicPETG HF OOSWot a Git ꘎Parenting hole ꘎Cursor needs a wingman or woman ꘎Unlimited completion and a bottle of whiskey ꘎Cursor Auto modeWorking code from Jonny ꘎Scraping Product CADFirst time burned because of no drawingsThings We Love: Skote Outdoors Bought abandon houseTransformative Use - Copyright---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin dive into decoding coding posers—because who hasn’t faked it till they made it? They tackle the nightmare of a salesperson who just doesn’t sell and brainstorm clever fixes. Notebook LM and CNC router sanders get a shoutout, plus a cheeky chat on submitting products to GPT. Oh, and why an API script beats Zapier for your workflow hustle.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicCoding posersWhat to do when your sales person sucks?Notebook LMCNC Router SanderSubmit your products GPTAPI Script instead of Zapier---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin kick off with robot arrival update, plus a rapid coding and with YAML magic. They rave about Help Scout, the best AI chat sidekick ever. SMED shines in action, while the A1 Swapper takes a nosedive. Yeti vlogs sneak in a cheeky ad, and a new mousepad earns ✨life-changing✨ status.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicApologies late show, Justin meddlingRobot updateRapid coding projectYAMLDouble time (chats)Best AI help chat I've used - Help ScoutSMED in actionA1 Swapper 📉Yeti vlogs - Integrated advertisement?!Apps guyNew Mousepad ✨life-changing✨---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

From slippers in the spray booth to AI in the inbox, Jem and Justin spiral through another classic catch-up, this time knee-deep in robots, CNC automation, and YouTube imposter syndrome. Jem’s moving ABB arms across Victoria in a horse float, Justin’s scripting support bots while dodging scams, and both are obsessing over vacuum cycles and TPU bellows. They chat about vibe coding guilt, the future of toolpaths, and whether sharing too much online is a threat or a gift. Bonus: punting ABBs around the workshop on skates.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicVideo Chat GPT 💛Defense of the Dark Arts (Vibe coding)Tiny boots up! ꘎Auto CleaningAuto hole clearingAdamCAD - is it here?Landscape footage in my phoneA1 Swapper imminentHelpScout to replace FreshdeskCAT50 Tool Tags LiveSubscribe Parts Dept YoutubeWireless mics---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin catch up on shop developments, with Justin juggling multiple products in development while Jem shares exciting robot adventures with his machinist. They discuss AI coding breakthroughs with Claude 4, celebrate Profit First successes, and contemplate documenting Jem's robot journey on YouTube. The conversation weaves through tax management wins and four-day workweek benefits.    Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicCAT50 Tool Tags incomingRobot conjugal visitsPecker laser 👍Milwaukee Packout in my Kitchen - Fabworks 50% off🧈 Buttertube 👈 subscribe nowJem before kids videoClaude 4 killed it in a single shot ꘎Add to cart now live after fixing caps and feetAndroid app for Laura ꘎Tax account 18k spot on PF ꘎ 👏👏👏Justin 70% of last years pay in 2025Mercury consultingThanks Justin00:00 Aging Reflections02:50 Product Development Insights06:11 Robotics and Engineering Adventures09:15 Come into my Safety Zone12:06 Laser Engraving Experiences15:07 Content Creation and Branding19:58 YouTube27:46 AI Coding Updates and Innovations29:47 Claude 4: A Game Changer in Coding32:32 Creating Offline Apps with AI35:22 The Evolution of Business Operations39:09 Tax Management and Financial Planning43:08 Profit First47:01 Business Growth51:01 The 4-day Work Week and Work-Life Balance53:56 Tariff sea-saw---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Justin’s migrating off Freshdesk, grumbling about outdated UIs and dreaming of integrated tools. He’s knee-deep in Shopify, site redirects, and pondering injection moulding and SMED like it’s a lifestyle. Meanwhile, Jem’s grappling with KittaParts hardware complexity, designing 19” rack kits, inventing dowel-pivot hinges, and vibing with NotebookLM podcasts about ABB RAPID while secretly plotting to laser-engrave everything.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicFreshdesk "free" endingDisposable software ꘎ Laura 3D viewerHenry Holsters Tour - Audacity Micro ⠄ BEPNo door APC BrothersSMED (Single Minute Exchang of Dies)Lean stationShipping areaLLM robot programming ꘎Best part of owning business ⠄Urg. Laura says the coffee.Phew Shopify back to normal ꘎PDX CNC DistributorsAPSX PIMChatter Sync update Masso vs MulticamFricken Lasers ꘎ Notebook LM ꘎ - Learn ABB robotsCities Skylines with JustinFactorio - Factorio does not fill the niche. It creates the niche.---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin talk about machining big aluminum parts, setting up shop spaces, Raspberry Pi projects, file transfer hassles, tool holders, and robot programming. They share wins, frustrations, and practical tips from a busy week in the workshop.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicWorkshop layoutChatter SyncGH chopsHydraulic for ISO30?ISO30 drill chucks? - runout?RTFM GPT - Shared (Zap)YCM DilemmaUpgrade StorageSellScissorsHigh stakes machining ꘎ EaglesArbour rebuild, awesome old school shop ꘎Farken CF cards!!! Hourly rate assessment ꘎What happens if you scrap client material? ꘎00:00 Workshop Challenges02:49 Designing Efficient Workshop Layouts05:40 Exploring CNC and Raspberry Pi Integration08:42 Managing High-Value Client Projects11:31 Tool Holder Innovations and Challenges14:31 Cash Flow and Robotics in Manufacturing21:07 Simulation and Toolpath Innovations23:32 Programming Challenges with Different Robotics24:50 Dealing with Mechanical Issues26:55 Collaboration and Community Support27:41 Machining Techniques and Precision30:22 Pricing Strategies in Machining35:44 Evaluating Equipment and Automation Needs37:59 Leveraging Technology for Efficiency40:24 Navigating Documentation and Resources---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin talking shop 139 episodes deep and Jem has finally bought the dream robots!Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicHow many robots did Jem buy? ꘎7robotics wood MFG ⠄AWESOME Lean Machine Shop Tour: Pierson Workholding!Giant ALU parts. 90% reduction - 15.7lbs to 1.55 lb (7.12kg to 0.70kg)Pierson SmartVac 3Overwhelm = highSelling machinesUpgraded ControllersSnazzy Labs Self Driving for $999New AirShop Developer?Holy shit balls RAPID is good ꘎Crashing windows 98 CNC with 3D surfacing code ꘎Chatter SyncMidnight twerking tool offsets ꘎New regulations on shelving tip over risks ꘎Blowin' the Ass Sale record awayBrain melt Australian manufacturing week ꘎Giant ALU parts. 90% reduction - 15.7lbs to 1.55 lb (7.12kg to 0.70kg)Pierson SmartVac 3Chapters00:00 It begins01:47 Robot Acquisition and Negotiation04:40 Understanding Robot Capabilities and Industry Impact07:58 The Future of Automation in Manufacturing10:44 Programming Robots and Learning New Skills13:48 Hands-On Training with Robots16:45 Challenges in Material Handling and Job Quoting19:42 Innovations in CNC and Vacuum Systems22:46 Exploring New Technologies and Safety Regulations30:37 Technical Challenges and Machine Troubleshooting33:05 The Future of Robotics and Automation36:38 Innovative Solutions in Manufacturing37:46 Developing New Projects and Collaborations39:48 Sustainable Practices in Agriculture41:44 Sales Strategies and Business Growth44:47 Product Safety Regulations and Compliance---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin talk shop robots and multi axis dreams alongside workflow struggles. They share surprising AI insights on personal blind spots, discuss shop music issues, and recount tales of tool discoveries 3D printed clamps and even a shop fire. Plus E Ink displays and hardware platforms.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicVirtual Live Machining with ClientSick E-ink Dashboard - usetrmnl.com - Justin10 for $10 offGoebel Insurance - Goebel FurnitureSaved OP3 with a printer ⠄Simtheory Model CatalogueArtifical AnalysisSix axis ꘎Big Ass Annual Sale - May 5-9SprutcamOffensively bad JazzM5StackQuestions!@proteummach: What is a project that each of you have shelved that you wish you could restart?@astonjcreative: How do you track and maintain random non work ideas and thoughts throughout the dayDrafts & Voice [email protected]: How many robots should I buy?@debrisfactory: Style of Endmill or other tool you wish you knew about five years earlier@forestbirdoriginals: What is the biggest external factor that has impacted your businesses ability to grow ? (positive or negative impact, other than COVID)@patrickbeseda: Do you use headphones, speakers, or no music in the shop? Or prefer podcasts?00:00 Morning Routines01:47 Reflections on Work and Productivity04:35 Sales Insights and Financial Tracking07:38 Exploring New Products and Innovations10:38 Client Interactions and Training Experiences13:30 Shelved Projects and Future Aspirations16:21 Robotics and Automation in the Workshop22:23 Software and Programming for Robotics24:32 Maintaining Creativity and Idea Management30:07 Capturing Random Thoughts31:34 Utilizing Technology for Productivity33:01 AI and Self-Reflection36:09 Identifying Personal Bottlenecks39:12 Navigating External Business Challenges39:43 Music and Work Environment45:46 Innovative Tooling Techniques53:17 Exploring New Technologies58:17 Insurance and Business Risks---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin tackle tricky importing issues and economic uncertainty. They chat shop tech including robots and CNC sanding ideas. Updates on Profit First distributions, tax savings, and the cash flow rollercoaster. Plus, beta configurator progress, cool soldering irons, and movie tangents.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicFlip flops economicsPrice rises?OK Go - Love - Sense of lossNack iMac stand legacyThreads on PS1Can we still make good kids? Good PodcastPF DistroNew SheetTaxes ))<>((Monday bakery cash slumpFound the best soldering iron TS101 ꘎KittaParts Beta configurator revenue update$24,661.42 in 2 months 🚨 Jem to turn cart on again by next week! 🚨 High School Teachers – Justin needs you!Debris - Zero Dollar ProductVortex tube cooling, can I 3D print oneGoodfellas00:00 ello02:20 Supply Chain Forced Fiasco09:00 Navigating Pricing Strategies10:51 Love for Love13:10 Technical Difficulties.mp416:08 Robotics in Filmmaking18:59 Machinery and Tooling22:01 Innovation in Sanding Techniques25:05 3D Printing + Custom Tooling28:04 Threading and Machining Strategies30:51 Soldering for Two32:01 Personal Productivity Tools33:14 Financial Management and Profit Distribution35:40 Saving for Taxes36:51 Debt and Business Cash Flow43:00 Revenue Targets and Seasonal Slumps45:01 Sales Workflow and Customer Engagement48:59 Education Products - Get at Justin!---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Justin and Jem find a new AI obsession named Gorbo, question their sanity naming products, and discover that borderline-creepy customer texts actually make sales. Jem composts plywood (because why not?), MacBook meltdowns ensue, and robot vacuums run amok. To top it off, Eric (Mel) ends up the show’s first-ever guest.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message optionLean into the absurdGorbo's Swim hole - Wild Video AICRYPTID DATING GAMEWilliam Gibson NovelLIVE for PatronsAbandoned cart responsesHigh touch relationship building with leadsGrasshopper animationDomestic RoboVacs for workshopsPDX's Chippy Shop Robot VacuumInternational shop to a good perspective ꘎Do more shop visitsWindow server issues, have to change my ways ꘎Compost David from Sydney ꘎Blue THH🚨 New LEGO Merch out nowEric Larson is our first guest!Chapters00:00 Gorbo02:28 Cryptid Dating05:24 Product Development and Innovations08:01 Customer Engagement and Marketing Strategies10:59 Hot White Kitta Parts13:58 High-Touch Customer Service and Genuine Connections17:00 Composting Insights and Environmental Discussions37:18 Exploring Creative Projects and Challenges40:00 Visitor Insights and External Perspectives42:34 Shop Visits47:09 Shop Management and Cleanliness53:07 Grasshopper and Python Scripting58:01 Unexpected Guests and Creative Conversations---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin catch up on vacation resets, DIY solar dreams, AI wins, shop updates, consulting gigs, slow sales turning a corner, and future plans for guests and maybe a move.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message optionTime off for JustinMonster Cable F'd with the wrong guySuper satisying letter - story from his siteKittaParts Builder gaining momentumText line running hot with beta builders ꘎Thinking about moving Like Butter to the home shopPatreon Video on Simtheory - another comingConsulting on manufacturing and Christini (haha) fantasies ZAPPETTINI ꘎GPT Report writing on the road ꘎GPT 4.5 nailed my copy writing brief, make me smile and lol ꘎Passed the Laura test ꘎GPT 4.5 blew my tokens in 30 minsSimtheory assistant scrapingAI saves my old robot vacuum ꘎Put my phone away for 10 minutes and did something I've been wanting to do for years ꘎Big Guests?!⁉️PF: Had ALL OF ITFake smiles, show time, baby!Prop on the news ꘎ - Kickerstarter hair archivesSlim SpacersChapters00:00 Goood Morning01:34 Reflections on Time Off and Parenting04:37 Legal Battles and Patent Trolls07:24 Business Challenges and Supplier Issues09:21 Nostalgia and Early Business Ventures13:22 Product Development and Innovations17:57 Sales Strategies and Customer Engagement22:51 Future Plans and Business Expansion27:13 Exploring Lithium Battery Opportunities30:29 Navigating Sim Theory and Marketing Challenges33:32 Consulting in Manufacturing: Insights and Experiences37:36 The Impact of AI on Writing and Creativity45:44 Balancing Work and Personal Life47:36 Hidden Phone, Happy Daughter51:01 Future Plans: Guests and Collaborations---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Justin hosts 25 high school students at PDX CNC for a packed tour and CNC routing live Mount Hood machining session, sharing insights into education, tooling, and shop layout. Jem rebrands his custom furniture configurator to Kitta Parts Builder, phases out VividWorks. They dig into DIY automation—from cobot sanding and Rhino scripting to overnight print bed swapping—and marvel at a spotless European shop using robotic CNC loading with laser-measured sheet stock. Rounding it out: AI companions, part quoting workflows, and the existential joy of printed PETG brushes.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message optionSchool tours at PDXMachining Mount Hood - Steep & Shallow4am JSON dreams Vibe coding85% issues with Cursor! Focus MFKittaParts Builder replaces paid configuratorSo much redundant code! OoopsSamuel - Random RoutingExcuse me? Backlit racking?insane - voice to gcodeSecond Shift Mentality?Her, holds upPDX CNC's first Automated CNC on the wayPDX CNC on AmazonThrow away script saves hours of work.Pi, never left usPrinting BrushesGimbal Automation - instaRace of the Lasers ⚡Fabworks - PDX CNC referralSendCutSend - Within Tolerance - Jim BRMFG---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Justin and Jem discuss the challenges of running small manufacturing businesses - from unexpected CNC E-stops to the stress of public holidays when you're behind on cash flow. They share their experiences with production documentation, hiring/firing employees, and the constant iteration of products and processes. The conversation covers new materials for Like Butter's Kitta Parts, shipping station improvements, and the potential (and limitations) of 3D scanning for custom work.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message optionWhoops - Justin published day early on accidentWatching a truck wreckHiring: can't imagine ... then ⠄Justin's got that new Pod CamSuzie helping ꘎Bad Replika AI, "I am useful!"Low point weekend ꘎Fuggen public holidaysTrapped vibesNew dowel stock!Slow here too - worst weekly sales in memoryAudacity Micro "Self Robot"Cobot vs Humanoid?Shipping Area RevisionLove my text chat ꘎Succumb to filthy vanilla cabinetmaking to fill gaps ꘎Block script success ꘎Dispatch standup ꘎00:00 Slow motion truck crash01:46 Production Process and Material Changes04:17 Jem's New Stick06:58 Hiring and Employee Management09:46 Documentation and Process Standardization14:40 Fire as well as you hire17:53 Public Holidays and Work-Life Balance27:05 Navigating Business Pressures and Personal Well-being29:11 Unexpected Sales and Client Relationships31:51 The Challenges of Product Sales vs. Custom Work34:24 Exploring AI and Automation in Business36:13 Software Tools for Cabinet Making38:43 Improving Shipping and Dispatch Processes50:44 Enhancing Customer Experience and Feedback54:15 The Future of 3D Scanning and Its Applications---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin chat about workshop robots, tumbling systems, and e-commerce headaches. Justin battles Amazon's complex seller requirements while Jem celebrates proper hydration as his secret productivity weapon. The episode ends with Justin's rant about Fastenal's ridiculous account system preventing him from buying simple screws.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message optionAtlas HumanoidRover 6 Wheel RobotSingle phase vac pumps F4 ꘎PDX CNC BlackBox vacuum distribuitor500 meters of dowels40 years to discover this drug!? ꘎ Drink enough water!Designing interfaces with dictation whilst driving ꘎React magic ohmygawd ꘎New Rules to correct overzealous Agent CursorFixed a long standing bug on ShopifyRant: Fastenal - you sell commodity items but make it super hard to purchase them online? Idiots ⠄Created account, wouldn't let me buy screws. Contacted local store. They had to submit a "branch account creation" which takes another 48 hours.Don't be like Fastenal---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin chat about shop improvements, from Justin's new dust boot designs to Jem's successful tumbling solution using local beeswax polish. They discuss business challenges like Justin's Shopify glitch that blocked dust boot sales and Jem's Profit First distribution adjustments. Tech talk includes Claude 3.7's capabilities, AI-powered research, and Jem replacing a $350 review app with custom code. The episode wraps with Justin's bathroom heater installation and Jem's table tennis upgrades.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message optionBlocked Add to Cart Crisis ⠄Sentry.io - bug finderKittaConfig BetaBuy Fucking camera for podcastPopped a Line - YCMOops PF no profit ꘎Tumbling bees wax sloppy good ꘎AI ZONENew Claude 3.7! Party ꘎One shot config rework attempt, unfair?Saved $350 and coded a replacement in an hour ꘎Deep Research 👀 ⠄Hours and hours in cursor this week ꘎Slowwwwww cash cowsIMPROVEMENT OF THE WEEKJUSTIN - HEATERJEM - TABLE TENNIS00:00 Potato CAM 4 Lyfe01:17 Product Development and Prototyping Insights04:23 Sales Trends and Market Analysis06:33 Website Functionality and Customer Experience09:18 Coding Practices and Version Control12:23 Financial Management and Profit Strategies16:46 Shopify Add to Cart Nightmare24:27 Financial Priorities: Paying Yourself First24:56 Machine Maintenance: The Importance of Listening30:51 Innovative Solutions: Using Technology in the Workshop33:40 AI in Manufacturing: Exploring New Tools39:33 Building Custom Solutions: The Value of DIY47:21 Shop Improvements: Enhancing the Workspace---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin chat shop, managing the endless stream of emails, building AI agents for everything from Profit First to Therapy and everything in between, Jem has been a naughty boy and Toolpath has bought Chatter!Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message optionInbox Zero - celebrate or be fearful? ꘎Could an AI agent help to manage Profit First?PF home accounts out of hand, lawyers say never split up ꘎Workflowy ꘎Workflow apps, Gemini daily driver ꘎Cursor INDUSTRY NEWS:Toolpath buys ChatterAl Whatmough on Within ToleranceDust Boot product devHustle fatigueEmotional state too closely linked bank account balanceInstagram @parts.department---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links