Jem and Justin talking shop 139 episodes deep and Jem has finally bought the dream robots! Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic How 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 3 Overwh…

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 Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic …

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 Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic…

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 Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️…

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 Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message option Time off for Justin Monster Cable F'd with the wrong guy Super satisying letter - story …

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…

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 materia…

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 Youtube …

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 resear…

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 Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message option Inbox Zero - celebrate or be fearful? ꘎ Could an A…

Jem & Justin chat Moccamasters, bad millennial design, and coffee snobbery. They cover AirShop updates, YouTube milestones, and a barrel polishing query. Plus, Vention's new sanding cobot, post-processor woes, Cursor coding tips, and the joys of TextExpander. Laura's back on payroll, profit distribution fixed. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment…

Justin unveils AirShop, a new app to streamline inventory & quoting, born from his own shop's needs. Jem's sales are up, he's dipping dowels & using AI coding! They discuss automation, 5-axis machines, and website woes, and celebrate good weeks. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message option DexArm 😍 Oops went …

From nesting software shenanigans to exploring robot-filled shops, Jem and Justin navigate the chaos of running machine businesses. Justin tours a fantastic robot automation shop. They tackle everything from the Bambu firmware mess to pencil sharpener prototypes, while Justin shares his therapy journey. Between testing new productivity tools and fi…

Jem and Justin chat about robot training, viral videos, nesting software woes, and inspired dowel finishing methods. Features shop talk about CNC automation, Fusion 360 pains, and label printing solutions. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message option New youtube upcoming, tour UR Playtime UR Cobots and Robots…

Jem and Justin discuss 3D printing technicalities, coding with AI agents as amateur software developers, barrel finishing of timber components, the value of long form video, Jem is reading profit first again, Notebook LM from Google, the fatigue of the hustle. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message option BBL …

Jem and Justin return from holiday breaks and to discuss building cat palaces, AI scripts with Claude. They discuss shop improvements, Gridfinity strategy, and share thoughts on QR codes and self-centering drill jigs. Plus, thoughts on reading habits and notebook psychology. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice mess…

An extra special/long episode for doing dishes as you collapse into the holiday season. Thanks for listening this year! Jem and Justin. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message option Year Review - Justin Biggest things or impacts Profit First Printed product expansion Now have 4ct - X1 CNC tooling Understated i…

Jem and Justin discuss Mac hardware trends in machining, share their perpetual task management struggles, and explore workshop innovations. A bike-fluencer emerges, they debate Shopify's AI assistant, and using smart lighting for production notifications. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: Next: Year Wrap Episode - Send in here! Your Themes / Plans for ne…

Jem and Justin chat about their appreciation for 3D printing, highlighting a mostly printed filament spool winder. The conversation touches on community-driven platforms like Maker World, the complexities of print settings, and the evolving landscape of 3D printing. They also explore topics like branding, AI tools, and the cultural appreciation of …

Jem and Justin get back to Book Club with Simon Winchester's "The Perfectionists," discovering how sewing machines became precision's foundation. Between busy shipping weeks and spring production, they test shop automation with Roombas and CNC cobot sanders. Specially recommended countersink gauges, and organizing local deliveries. They find new en…

Jem and Justin celebrate the launch of ThreadBoard! They script a new chat box and let an AI agent control their workspace computer. Claude tries using the configurator, and they find Qwen2.5 Coder 32B is way less lazy than GPT-4o. They tackle measuring and QC’ing ThreadBoard chamfers, possibly with a conical chamfer probe. There’s a follow-up on t…

Jem and Justin cover a lot in this episode! Justin’s been working on Zapier SMS magic for show notes, while Jem dives into pricing blocks for the upcoming ThreadBoard launch. They also chat about using Easy CSV Editor and dynamic HTML configurators. Will Justin fire as Jem tunes out the BOM, and they discuss after-hours work and gift-giving—with Ju…

Jem and Justin explore custom configurator development, shop equipment decisions, and tool inspection methods. They answer a bunch of listener questions, discuss transitioning from premium software to DIY solutions, debate the value of time-tracking systems, and share insights on KPI tracking for small manufacturing businesses. Side conversations c…

Kids causing chaos this week as Justin and Jem tackle their small businesses amongst parenting. Conundrums of product fulfillment, shipping efficiency and laser engravers. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on Episode Kids! Product options and fulfilment Shipping via courier vs in-house delivery van Couriers are great! Automated Laser Eng…

Jem and Justin chat Fusion training, a rampant payroll tool, online guide improvements, AI eco impacts, and frustration with horizontal bandsaws. Is Jem ready to ditch Fusion? Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on Episode One-on-one Fusion training Super scare Fusion 2D outputting - MapBoards to Export 2D Files from Fusion Duplicate with …

Jem and Justin chat about 3D-printed vacuum workholding, crazy insurance lumps, a $420k robot cell, and fun with QR codes. Plus, a peek into Profit First and hitting Q3 revenue goals like butter! Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on Episode mmmmmmmachining, distracted fun 3D printed vacuum workholding Patreon longer 3D fixture walkthroug…

Jem and Justin discuss hacking CNC machines, wild AI camera tech, and share insights on Profit First, new tape vendors, and AI voice cloning. And they both start insourcing/outsourcing products where they didn't prior. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode Machine Hacks, Networking, and YCM (Fanuc) Auto Door Release seconds s…

Jem and Justin chat about Rhino AI scripting, packaging, CNC maintenance, and business analysis. They discuss machine troubles, vibration reduction, and new tools. The duo ponders business growth and laments missing IMTS. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode GPT-4o Rhino script, 🤡 Claude Sonnet 3.5 Vevor Creaser Packaging ta…

Justin and Jem talk shop every week, discussing their small manufacturing businesses, automation opportunities, AI coding tools and what might be wrong with Jem's machinist rabbit. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode Hydraulic Holder Amazing automation video (send us more) UR Cobot Woodshop integration Talking Robots here J…

Jem and Justin recap IMTS, exploring cutting-edge manufacturing tech and creative habits. They dive into industry developments, from innovative cobots to lights-out machining. The duo also discusses software updates, sales updates and Justin's surprising new machine interest. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode IMTS Dating …

Jem & Justin talk about dealing with problematic clients who like to push small businesses around, the wins of a profit first weekly distribution cycle and Justin's plan for IMTS. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode Bad customer service practices Purchase order bullies PF weekly cycle 📈 Numi Soulver New timber trials wax di…

Jem and Justin chat about AI tools, workshop equipment, and the future of social media. They ponder business management systems and dream about humanoid robots in their shops. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode ChatGPT sauce New Saw, no more OP0 - Jet HVBS-712 What's missing/broken from your current ERP? Send us a note! Hu…

Jem and Justin chat about configurator orders, HSK holders, and motivation. They cover software changes, AI advancements, and Profit First financial updates. The pair touches on creativity, skating, and the concept of play. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode 4 config orders in a week ❗️ HSK 63F Holders in-process How many …

Today’s episode is packed! We talk about the latest configurator update, the future of automated CAM, and how to streamline job shop quoting. Plus, a shoutout to the “Manufacturing Spaces” podcast with Carl Bass and AMA on customer journeys, soft jaws, and the rise of 3D printed homewares. Got insights for IMTS? Share them with us! Watch on Youtube…

Jem and Justin explore the quirky world of tape machines, share tips on optimizing online stores, and get excited about the latest 3D printing technologies. They also chat about keeping a healthy work-life balance and the fun chaos of running a bustling workshop. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode Paper tape packaging - Re…

Jem and Justin chat about product development progress, a new sticker & tape vendor, and the "Pumpkin Plan." They discuss Jem's bottleneck issues, web sales, and the need for conversion rate optimisation. Plus, updates on Pencil Sharpener 2, KittaParts, ArmorCore, and Like Butter's Quoting Calculator. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on…

Jem and Justin celebrate using Profit First bonuses to pay off loans and hitting 130 days with 88% success! They chat about international KittaParts plans, new dowel stock, and reaching 150k monthly with minimal social input. Plus, insights on Google Zero and finding your core audience. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode D…

Jem and Justin are back with Babe, exploring the product picker Venn Diagram and Kitta Parts Robe. In Software Corner, Clause Sonnet 3.5 faces off against ChatGPT4o. They chat about being on Within Tolerance, profit first, and lightweight plywood Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode Back with Babe Product Picker - Venn Diagr…

Jem is on baby leave, catching up on sleep with three kids at home. In the meantime, Justin is featured on the Within Tolerance podcast with Dylan from Proteum Machining. In this episode, Justin shares his journey of starting Portland CNC, the inspiration behind their innovative dust boot product, and the various challenges they've overcome in the …

Join us for our 100th episode! We get a bit nostalgic, discuss the challenges of product launches, reflect on lessons learned from business coaching, and explore the art of video content creation. Plus, we have a software corner, customer interactions, and potential SEO impacts of archiving products. Also, balancing custom projects with product foc…

Jem & Justin have both been up too late again, fixing website code and struggling with CNC nesting labels. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode Both up too late again Configurator updates CSS fails at 1am Nesting labels MapBoards Pro - $25 👍 ChatGPT4o productivity workflow Transcription is king IG wave has crashed Don't be s…

Justin and Jem try to remember how this works almost 100 episodes in. New ChatGPT is Jem's design assistant and Justin has launched a new range of CNC tooling! If only Siri would whip us into shape, we'd get so much more done. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode Bleeding out over dinner ChatGPT 4o access All of the knowledg…

Jem and Justin weigh in on the Drake vs Kendrick's rap beef and start their own beef with Fusion's Nesting Extension. They explore using Rhino with Python, tackle an overwhelming number of tasks, and manage browser tab overload. They also cover ongoing Instagram updates, resolve engraving issues, and tease exciting plans for the 100th episode! Watc…

Jem and Justin discuss the latest Instagram algorithm change that has exploded Jem's account, are split on re-marketing mechanics, and recap old and new Profit First practices. Also, an Airtable ERP class? Plus Llama 3 is out. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode Mr. Influencer Re-marketing mechanics Instagram off chops Kill…

Start your morning with a discussion on GPT memories, beachside podcasting, and LB's first configuration-based Kitta Parts sale. We’ve reached 600 new faces on IG, maintained low-stress levels, and managed those pesky bills. Alba also makes a cameo. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode GPT news: Memory Beach-casting First Ki…

Jem and Justin discuss the new Fusion CAD course, recap CNC Router Unicorn training, and explore SCORE mentorship, and AI support programs. They also update you on the latest inventory trends and share their newest musical creations on Udio! Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode Keynote ❤️ New Unicorns Trained New Fusion CAD …

Justin and Jem discuss the week in their small manufacturing businesses. New in-person training course prep for Justin and finally the KittaParts configurator is live for Jem. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode Sorry for the abrupt ending from Justin's weird technical glitch. Justin's making training course content Photo w…

Jem and Justin discuss CNC Unicorn Training, the juggle of multiple roles, and the nuances of financial management. They also touch on the magic of software tools like Text Expander and network setups. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode Popped my Mirka Push 3 Knock-Out II CNC Router Unicorn Training at PDX CNC Wearing all …

Jem and Justin chat task management, Siri automations, the pros and cons of benches for people vs benches for tasks, CNC aggregates, the obligatory Software Corner plus more on Profit First. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode Siri and automations I have a bench again! New Compatibility List Aggregates Software Corner Short…

Justin gets some time for "deep work." with Jem & Justin as they explore unique productivity hacks, from Pi Role Play to ditching time tracking. Plus, CNC router tips, savvy quoting strategies, and progress on managing finances with Profit First. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Send Comments on this Episode Deep Work time Pi Role Play "Stop Yapping"…