Business of Machining - Episode 81

Moving from CNC to RNR Grimsmo takes a well deserved break. His idea of a vacation? Renting a Tesla and taking it out on the open road to Tobermory for a coupe days. No need for new windows when you’re out in nature! And sometimes you can be most productive when you're relaxed.  The Grimsmo Shop Reaction:  “Guys, John’s gone! We can do whatever we want!...LET'S CLEAN!” The Grimsmo shop has gotten cleaner since he left it on Wednesday last week.  The best advice you can give may shock you! And it’s *drum roll please*... Stay humble.   “Your company comes with merit, and it shows something good about your personality, but still be the kind of person someone would want to get stuck in an airport with” - Saunders Playing fair with your customers Saunders and Grimsmo discuss Tormach vs. vertical machining centers, and the expenses involved in software updates that you aren’t allowed to do on your own. Will their businesses have to take a page from this book in the future? Psst...Can I Rask you a question? Grimsmo answers Saunders query about whether he’s going to start getting into Rask production again anytime soon. Answer: it’s complicated. There’s a technical problem that needs fixing before production can start up again, and Saunders and Grimsmo swap ideas about how to fix it. Possible Solution: The LX 160 New Training Classes at NYC CNC! This is the first week of Saunders’ new Haas machine training classes! You can sign up for a class here Saunders is also working on a secret project, stay tuned into this podcast for him to announce it within a couple months. Quick tip to avoid buyers’ remorse: “Don’t buy the machine unless you can sell yourself on it all day long, everyday” - Saunders Saunders Answers: Should you QUIT your job? Hint: Make sure you don’t turn your passion into a burden, stressing for money can do this. Is #PaulAkersMoment a thing? Saunders gets a new setup for the camera, and reduces setup times. Still SUPER EXCITED for IMTS! Coming up! We’ll hear a lot more about it in the next episode.

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