Business of Machining
Episodes
#239 - Week Of Programming & Dealing With Knockoffs
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPCIS: Saunders chats about LEX and what ERP systems cannot handle. Grimsmo had a week off from the shop and was able to get tons of programming don...
#238 - Conditions are NEVER Perfect
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: - Power Surges at GK after a night of thunderstorms - Haas Tap Recovery is GREAT! - Scary Haas Software Bug on Haas - Internet Speed: Do...
#237 - How To Run & Operate A Small Business
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPCIS: Saunders toured 3rd gen machine in Utah. John & Erik finished their latest book and are working closer than ever. Inventory management. T...
#236 - What gets measured gets managed
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Spindle Utilization - Both Johns calculate the weekly percentage of working hours for their machines and discuss factors that affected ...
#235 Planning For The Future & Asking Why
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPCIS: Mental health in running a business. Asking why 5 times. Saunders got a new machine! Okuma M660! All about surface grinding and finishing. Ro...
#234 Tool Time! Endmills, Process Reliability, Cost Per Edge, and Hardmilling
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Accountabilibuddies & Truth Relentless by Tim Grover Hardmilling Speeds & Feeds CBN Endmills for Norseman Variable Feedrate &am...
#233 - Pouring gas on the fire
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: CBN Endmill testing. Humble vs confidence. Saunders building accounting data to LEX. Grimsmo is going to use oil on the willemin. Rush...
#232 - Business and Product Nomenclature, Willemin Oil VS. Coolant, and More
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Naming Products and Businesses Willemin Update: Oil or Coolant? While the machine can run both, after a 17- year run with oil, the experts ad...
#231 How To Be Eternally Optimistic
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Grimsmo got their Willemin delivered. How to be eternally optimistic. Ted Lasso - Show The Last Dance - Show Atomic Habits - Book Re...
#230 CNC Machine Washdown System Update, Shipping, Customer Service, and Freight Debacle, Threading 4140 Steel, Exciting Fusion 360 Updates & More!
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Saunders Get Hosed by the DIY CNC Machine Washdown System Plastic VS Brass Quick Disconnects Grundfos MQ3-35 Pump The Worst Freightmare Ever:...
#229 - "You're an owner, act like it!"
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Saunders' grandfather has a great quote: "if something is wrong, and it can be fixed, fix it, and if you can't, don't worry about it". Intern...
#228 - CMMs, Norseman Tolerances, Business Visions, & Tours to Miltera and Born & Koch
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Tour of Miltera CMM machines and Tolerances on Norseman Features Born & Koch - Grinding Wheels on a Mill Sweetwater Sound, Inc. - B...
#227 - Javascript Courses, Work Offsets In 5 Axis & Kern Alarms
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Grimsmo tries to figure out a Kern alarm he has never seen before. SMW got their new DT2 milling machine and it is QUICK! Saunders is ...
#226 DIY Coolant Washdown, Shipping & Customer Service, KERN Mid Routine Program Restart & More!
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Business Problem Solving & Developing Systems DIY Coolant Washdown System Shipping, Customer Service Air Compressor/Drain System IoT Fail...
#225 - Chip Management, Core Values & Reorganizing
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Being vulnerable & making decisions. Moving and reorganizing areas of both shops. CORE VALUES. Traction by Gino Wickman Saunders i...
#224 This SUCKS - Coolant Cleaners, Broken A/C, Endmills, 3D Printing, and Communication.
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: - Chip Trapper VS. Freddy - Machine Shops & Climate Control - Regularly Scheduling Maintenance - DIY Washdown system for the Haas? - 3D Pr...
#223 - Machining Acrylic & Monitoring The Most Important Numbers In A Business
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Both John's are reading Traction by Gino Wickman. Has tons of great information. What are the most important numbers to monitor in you...
#222 Firing Employees, ERP Inventory Quantity Tracking, Saunders Meets an Astronaut, Grimsmo's Experience Owning Swiss Lathes, & More!
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Topics: Grimsmo shares an update about firing his father How the justice system relates to owning a business Saunders leans toward LEx tracking inve...
#221 - A Business Is Only As Strong As Its Employees
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: This week Saunders & Grimsmo give a deep dive into all their employees and what they do.
#220 - Purchasing & Procurement, ERP System, Raw Material Shortage Concerns, Willemin, Haas DT-2, Tool Life, KERN production, Higby Threads, and MORE!
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Grimsmo quits (this is a good thing, we promise)! ERP Systems & Purchase Orders Raw Material Shortages Willemin (Mill-ish) coming to Grim...
#219 - Area 419 Tour & 15+ Hour Run Times!
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: How do business leaders spend their time inside their company? Saunders wants to hire a machinist or an operations manager. Saunders did an a...
#218 Willemin, Area 419's NEW SHOP, Cashflow, Post Covid Economics, & More
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Area 419 Tour will be premiered on YouTube Monday April 19th, 2021 at 1:30 PM EDT! Cashflow, Loans, and Post Covid Economic Impac...
#217 - Coolant Dispensing Vs Oil? Grimsmo Ordering Two New Lathes. Cycle time speed increases!
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Saunders is settling in and working very hard on some updates to the shop this past year. Grimsmo dives into new coolant dispenser. Being a p...
#216 - Renishaw Probe Replacements, Selling more SAGA pens, Swiss Lathes, Willemin, & Area 419 Shop Tour
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: SMW and Grimsmo in limbo between the lone bootstrapper and leader of a team Plurality of Swisses. Saunders and Grimsmo discuss production vol...
#215 - Crashing Spindle Probes & Making Johnny Five Parts!
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Grimsmo crashed a Renishaw spindle probe on the Mori. Saunders hired an intern just to focus on Johnny Five! Orbit mechanical water ti...
#214 - Entrepreneurship Advice is Relative, Scheduling Production on KERN, Shapeoko upgrades, Selling Machines, Flooding the Shop, and MORE!
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Just Start! Saunders and Grimsmo discuss the importance of context and relativity when it comes to business advice. SNAP OUT OF IT! You may ...
#213 - Fusion 360 Tool Library & Swiss Lathe 101
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Saunders' makes something awesome that went to the bottom of the ocean! Machining titanium Fusion 360 Tool Library issues and fixes Ca...
#212 - Quitting Your 9-5, Lights Out CNC Machining, 3D Printers for Dual Extrusion, Collecting Payments from Difficult Clients.
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS Learning - The importance of Curiosity and the Dunning-Kruger Effect (overestimating your competence) 3D Printers for Dual Extrusion Pivotal M...
#211 - So When Should You Quit Your Day Job?
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Saunders talks about his experience with quitting his day job and when you should to. Do you spot holes in machining? Saunders goes into a hu...
#210 - Dude, I think you solved my problem! Education, Hiring, Macros for Probing, and MORE!
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS Does a College Education Matter? Grimsmo and Saunders share their different paths and initial interests BEFORE they got into CNC machin...
#209 - The Return Of Johnny Five
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Reaming holes. Endmill coatings and storage. Grob factory tour. Tool like time and replacement methods. Johnny Five returns. Links: h...
#208 - Creative Workholding & Fixturing, 3D Printers, Must Have Tools from McMaster, & More!
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Trusting Instincts Social proof for marketing and branding Creative Fixturing and Workholding Grimsmo and Saunders Approved Tools! Grimsmo's...
#207 - Growing A Business In 3 Stages
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Ordering Lathe Material - Purchasing/procurement Finances in Business What makes you happy? Growing a business in 3 stages Lathe talk ...
#206 - Systems for Success, Marketing, Accounting, & Lathe Insert Tool Life
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saunders on feeling overwhelmed and a defining moment at Pierson Workholding. Can daily tasks actually KILL your business? "You do not rise to...
Business of Machining - Episode 205
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Saunders is starting 2021 off great with their ERP system and staying busy with orders. Saunders also tells us about his broken tool on the l...
Business of Machining - Episode 204
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Grimsmo starts us off with a smooth lead in SMW Product Demand Increases & The Struggle to Reduce Lead Time Super Helpful Too...
2020 Year In Review
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2020 has been a wild year, and we are sure you are tired of hearing about it by now. But here at the Business of Machining we decide to reflect on the...
How Small Businesses Need To Think About Growth!
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: - Podcast Feedback & Developing a Consistent Opening Statment - Strategy: Learning Your Customer Base & SEO - Email from Brewery | ER...
Grimsmo Buys Surface Grinder, Saunders' Offers Insight
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Grimsmo makes a big move and purchased a Okamoto surface grinder! Saunders' offers his input and general advice on purchasing new machinery. The boys ...
Manufacturing Business Memory Lane
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Business of Machining has now reached it's 200th episode! That's 3.84 years of "private" conversations about manufacturing and growing small businesse...
Pride Replacing Arrogance
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Saunders & Grimsmo are ending of the year with expansion! Both shops are on similar growth paths in their respective shops. Grimsmo has hired on P...
CNC Machine Purchases, Growing a Small Manufacturing Company, Problem Solving, and MORE!
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Auctions, Warranties, and Riggers Is Saving Money the Ultimate Purchase Factor? Developing Decision Making Framework Formalizing the In...
"Confidence Is A Superpower"
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The boys have been crazy busy this week. Saunders' and his team have developed a little bit of a safe word around the shop. PINEAPPLE! This signifies ...
Manufacturing Entrepreneurship, New Machines on the Horizon, Surface Grinding, Developing Sustainable Processes & More
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today the Johns are reppin' each other by sporting SMW and GK tees. Grimsmo Knives Tee SMW Tee TOPICS: Orange Vise Tour Grimsmo's Next Machi...
E-Myth Mastery & Expanding The Team?
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had such a premium custom table experience that ruined every other table in the world for you? Well Saunders has! He is loving the Maker...
RASK KNIVES ON HOMESTRETCH, LIGHTS OUT MANUFACTURING, LATHE CRASHES, DATA & TOOL LIFE MANAGEMENT, MACRO VARIABLES, Q PARAMETERS, FUSION 360 BUG, PROVENCUT PART SERIES, and MORE!
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
RASK KNIVES ON HOMESTRETCH, LIGHTS OUT MANUFACTURING, LATHE CRASHES, DATA & TOOL LIFE MANAGEMENT, MACRO VARIABLES, Q PARAMETERS, FUSION 360 BUG, P...
Make vs. Buy - The never ending story
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John & John go over the never ending struggle of the classic make vs buy scenario. This time they are talking about making a custom shipping table...
Solopreneurs, Robots & Payloads, ERP + Inventory Tracking, Brix, Automated Coolant Distribution, and MORE!
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Solopreneurs, Robots & Payloads, ERP + Inventory Tracking, Brix, Automated Coolant Distribution, and MORE! Business of Machining Podcast = The Man...
Auto Grinding & Horizontal Machining
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Grimsmo has made some glorious progress on the kern. They have finalized an auto grinding routine for Rask blades. While Saunders' and their team have...
RASK PROGRESS, THREADMILLING, WORKHOLDING FIXTURES, 5-AXIS ROTARY TOOLPATHS, DIAMOND BURNISHING, GRINDING, SURFACE FINISHES, PROBING, & TOOL BREAKAGE DETECTION.
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
RASK PROGRESS, THREADMILLING, WORKHOLDING FIXTURES, 5-AXIS ROTARY TOOLPATHS, DIAMOND BURNISHING, GRINDING, SURFACE FINISHES, PROBING, & TOOL BREAK...
2020 - The Year of Custom ERP Systems
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The year 2020 has not been exactly how we have imagined it. But it is in full swing for both Saunders' and Grimsmo, especially in the ERP department. ...
GRINDING WHEEL GRITS, RASK BLADES ON THE KERN, SAUNDERS CALLS GRIMSMO OUT, CHAMFER PSA, 2D CONTOUR VS. SWARF, FRUSTRATING FREIGHT FEES, GEOMETRY SELECTION HACK in FUSION 360, HIRING EMPLOYEES, FIXTURING FOR THE NORSEMAN, 3D PRINTING, AND NEVER TRUST ZERO
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is GOOD VENTING and BAD VENTING all things manufacturing and entrepreneurship. Blade to the Grindstone After taking Saunders's advice (pe...
Progress, Progress & Even More Progress!
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Overcoming obstacles is the foundation of life. But also one of the most important parts of running any type of business is being able to see an obsta...
Grimsmo's Addiction to Raspberry Pi for ERP, Hiring Employees, Fighting the Inner Bootstrapper, Tornos Production, Cogsdill Diamond Burnishing the SAGA, New Machine to Replace RoboDrill, and MORE!
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
MANUFACTURING ENTREPRENEURS--THIS IS FOR YOU! This podcast has 186 episodes about the experience of two entrepreneurs improving their skills in their ...
The Value of Teaching Young Machinists
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What age did you get into CNC machining? This week we talk about the value of learning machining at a young age and the impact it has on the future.&n...
Eumach Runs Spindle Warm-Up, Machining Rask Lockbar Inserts & Receiving Custom Tombstones for the KERN, Saying goodbye to the Datron NEO and Fanuc RoboDrill, Fixturing Techniques, Capto Tool Holders, Faking Tools in Fusion 360, and More!
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The guys have been at this CNC machining thing for over a decade now and the amount of development in both shops in the past few months is surprisin...
Does A 5 Axis Machine Make You Money?
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode is about smart business decisions. Sometimes it is easy to get caught up in the race of buying new equipment. But its always a good...
Manufacturing Business Progress, Increasing Productivity, Parenting & Entrepreneurship, ERP Systems, & MetalQuest's INDEX MS40-8
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
THE LOONS ARE HOOTIN' AWAY! Grimsmo paints a beautiful picture of his family vacation thus far. A couple of spy-thriller books, canoes, campfires, and...
The Subtleties Of Marketing & Business Growth
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is so easy to overlook the aspect of marketing your business. The fact of that matter is that if you can bring the consumer as close as you can to ...
ERP Planning and Implementation, Eumachs, Rasks, Hobby Machines & Tooling, and Sourcing Material
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
IT'S JUST A PHASE. While Saunders and his team are busy implementing external phases of re-structuring SMW, Grimsmo's recognizing internal phases of i...
Building Up & Literally Building Out
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast has always shown both sides of the business of machining. This week is no different. Saunders' & Grimsmo are both building out sweet ...
Manufacturing Business Operation Management, Quality Control, ERP Tracking, Shop Organization, Actionable Steps to Success, Zero Point Fixturing, Probing Controls on Datron, Heidenhain, and Fanuc
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Shop Operations Shop Organization Quality Control & AQL (Acceptable Quantity Limit) ALEX ERP Rask Progress Zero-Point Fixturing Mac...
"Running a Shop, Leadership & Getting Things Done."
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being in a position of leadership is a tough thing to learn. John & John go in depth about not only leading people in the proper direction but to ...
KERN, DATRON, TOOLHOLDERS, TruePath, CAMplete, ST-20Y UPRISING, WARM UP ROUTINES, TORNOS, AND A MACHINE TOOL URBAN LEGEND.
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
QUICK MATHS The Johns have been Business of Machining it for 4.38 years (3.38 years recorded to be exact). ROI Envy Sometimes you get a machine, crank...
Learning Lessons & Making Parts
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Making parts and growing a business are very similar, just on different time frames." This week is all about learning the sometimes harsh reality of ...
CNC Manufacturing, Rigging Haas VF6ss Machines, Rasks, and a HARD Question You May Have Never Thought To Ask Yourself As An Entrepreneur!
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CNC Manufacturing, Rigging Haas VF6ss Machines, Rasks, and a HARD Question You May Have Never Thought To Ask Yourself As An Entrepreneur! "There are ...
"How To Win Friends & Influence People"
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A very important message this week by Dale Carnegie on "How To Win Friends & Influence People". Saunders is also spending some valuable time getti...
Leadership, Getting Advice, New Hands on the Tornos, Dedicated Machine Tools, Inventory Tracking & PO Software, & How to Make Credit References Easy.
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"You're in the business of being in the business of a business!" TOPICS: Leadership & Internalizing Advice Self-Reflection & The Last Dance&...
The Ultimate Person To Tell you You're Right Or Wrong Is Failure
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John & John slowly start getting back to "normal". Grimsmo knives are starting to get back to full operations again after a 7 week shut down. The ...
How to Name Products & Businesses, Process Scalability, Datron NEO, 5-C Collets, Rask Blades on the KERN
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Business of Machining: It may be simple and direct, but it's not forced or uncomfortable. BoM also happens to be a "subtle acronym" for Bill of Materi...
Managing Tool Inventory & The Kern Had A Little Accident
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John might have had a little hiccup on the Kern. A work piece flew out of the vise. Don't worry, everything is good! The Boys also had a great chat ab...
CNC LATHE BURRS, WILD WORKHOLDING TECHNIQUES, KERN & RASK BLADES ON THE TOMBSTONE
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CNC Lathes, Mills, Manufacturing & Small Business TOPICS CNC Lathe & Mill Trials and Errors Subspindle Stabilization Solutions 5-Axis Window ...
"Choose The Option That Gives The Customer The Most Confidence."
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Things are going well for both Grimsmo & Saunders! Saunders relaunched their website and saw their highest sales week! While Grimsmo has been gett...
WE LOVE CNC MACHINES! Y-Axis Lathes, 5-Axis Machining, Improving Tolerances, and Improving Workflow Processes
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Buying, Running, and Building Successful Businesses Around CNC Machines. TOPICS: ST-20Y is back in business Tolerance Creep & Squeezing the Most ...
It Is Easy To Get Overwhelmed, But It doesn't Do You Any Good.
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John & John are still adjusting to working or in some cases, not working during COVID-19. Grimsmo is slowly integrating back into work but with ve...
Manufacturing & Covid-19, How to Navigate Economic and Financial Uncertainty, & Tight Tolerance Lathe Workflow
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Two Small Manufacturing Business Entrepreneurs Learning to Navigate Covid-19. With an uncertain time frame, Grimsmo and Saunders discuss the importanc...
The Impact of COVID-19
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode is a little different than our normal conversations. John & John talk all about the effects of COVID-19 in their personal life ...
Coronavirus and Small Business: THE SHOW MUST GO ON (as long as it's safe and possible to do so)!
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: Thoughts on Covid-19 and small business The SAGA Solutions for breaking tools during internal threading Why You Need a Neon Vest In You...
John Saunders' First Sub Spindle Lathe Part!
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to listen to two grown men talk about a lathe like children in a candy store? Well this episode is for you. John Saunders goes in...
5-axis CNC machining generative parts, low tool life troubleshooting & solutions, Fusion 360 Steep & Shallow feature, and Relieved Shank Endmills.
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
TOPICS: 5-Axis Machining Generatively Designed Parts Tool life troubleshooting & solutions Steep & Shallow in Fusion 360 McMaster Coolant Fil...
Optimize Your Happiness & Machining
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can you really optimize machining and happiness at the same time? This week John & John dive in to optimizing machining while staying happy and tr...
Entrepreneurs Managing Business & Emotions, reliving KERN, touring Onsrud, Henderick Motorsports, Stewart-Haas Racing, and CAMplete's Optimize Function
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
THIS WEEK'S TOPICS: Entrepreneurs Managing Business & Emotions Reliving KERN Shop Tours | Onsrud, Hendrick Motorsports, and Stewart-H...
Stress, Happiness & Motivation. Deeper Conversations with John & John
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John & John go into some very deep discussion this week all about stress, happiness and finding continued motivation. How do you talk about past e...
Machine Shop Operations, Entrepreneurship and Insecurity, Coolant Supply/Delivery Methods, Crash Detection, & Collaborative Machining Projects
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Saunders and Grimsmo delve into entrepreneurial insecurity, how it impacts them, and ways to keep it in check. Now that the crazy month of January has...
Increasing Customer Trust & 5 Axis Training!
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week John & John talk all about "The best decision is the one that will increase the customer's trust". They raise a great discussion about m...
Mentorship & Support, Decision Making, Moving Into A New Shop, Water & Coolant Delivery Systems, & Airlines
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Plugged Into The Pipeline Having a brain trust is valuable to your business and personal growth. Whether it's social media, family, friends, a mentor,...
Saunders' First Lathe Sub Spindle Transfer! Defining Your Role While the Company Grows! Grimsmo Settles in New Shop.
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John & John have a crazy busy week ahead. Saunders' dives into great detail about his first lathe sub spindle transfer. They both go into great de...
Entrepreneurial Methods, Delegating Tasks, ProvenCut, & CNC Lathes
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Less than a week into 2020, Grimsmo's new shop is ready to be outfitted with epoxied floors, water, electric, and air in the coming days and weeks. Th...
New Year, New Shop & New Expectations!
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy new year everyone! This week John & John talk machines, promises and expectations. Grimsmo Knives gets the keys to their new shop and the ne...
Manufacturing & Automation, CNC Lathes, 3D Printing, and Business Direction 2020.
27 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Chipsmas and Happy New Year! 2020 is just around the corner and so are the Eumachs, the KERN, and the new shop! With a ton of micro-tasks that m...
Million Dollar Mill & Advanced Techniques. Is Parenting Easier Than Business?
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week both John's talk about the million dollar Kern Microtechnik coming to the Grimsmo shop! Both John's also touch on the Christmas holiday comi...
Leadership, Low Inventory & Long Lead Time, and CNC Lathes
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The guys muse about their leadership role and how seriously they take it. In order to be a better leader, you have to be willing to admit when things ...
Turning Failure To Victory, Money Buys Options But Not Happiness.
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week John & John talk about firing vendors and turning failure into a victory, and money can buy you options but not happiness. John G also c...
Machinist Position Available, Delegating Tasks, Small Business Growth, and AutoDesk University Courses
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Business of Machining Podca---I mean, Business of Machining PRIVATE conversation. What were things like for Grimsmo and Saunders pre Lo...
John Grimsmo CRASHES Swiss Lathe! John Saunders' Talks Education & Tool Management
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week both John's talk about how John Grimsmo crashed his swiss lathe. John Saunders talks about his class called "Growing Into 5 Axis at Autodesk...
Shipping Quality Products, Company Culture, and Working Capital
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneurial visions are known for being lofty, clearly defined, fixed ideas backed by extreme conviction. The truth is, visions evolve. Where you ...
Talking Future Shops & Saunders Gets a Lathe!
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about new shops and the sometimes ugly process behind it. Also John Saunders finally gets a lathe! Other topics discussed this week ...
TOOL LIFE, COOLANT, & AIR COMPRESSORS
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
ATTENTION: CALLING ALL PARKING LOT CIRCLERS! We want to feature YOU! If you're a Business of Machining podcast listener, send us an audio clip so we c...
Grow and Improve During Change
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What would Scott Harms do? We all have people we look up to, and take cues from in our lives. For Saunders, of course, that person is a machinist. Sau...
Shop Leases, Floors, Hiring Employees, and Batch VS. One-Piece Workflow - Episode 140
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE Finding a space that fits your business but still allows room for growth can be tricky. The mammoth 26,000 sg ft building turns...