Business of Machining
Episodes
Filtering Advice, and Measuring Tools
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Taking it to the NEXT LEVEL Should The Business of Machining be more than a conversation between machinist/entrepreneur buddies? Saunders and Gr...
Business of Machining - Episode 138
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SHUT IT DOWN FOR CMTS! Grimsmo and the gang are shutting down the shop and heading to CMTS to learn! Everyone has an eye out for things that could imp...
Business of Machining - Episode 137
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up for this EPIC episode of BOM! Saunders and Grimsmo both have a LOT to talk about as Grimsmo bargains for the shop of his dreams, and Saunder...
Business of Machining - Episode 136
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
#INSTAMACHINIST WARM FUZZIES & GERMAN CHILL A simple, offhanded comment in episode 134 generates a heart-warming response from the machining commu...
Business of Machining - Episode 135
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you even lathe, bro? “I LOVE LATHES!” - Not who you’d expect As Saunders gets deeper into research for his potential lathe, he plays 20 (000)...
Business of Machining - Episode 134
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
LET'S DO THIS THANG. If you're a parking lot circler, share the podcast for a chance to WIN! Submission Deadline: Tuesday September 17th, 2019...
Business of Machining - Episode 133
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: NEW IDEAS: “It’s amazing what can happen when you Palletize your life!” - Saunders Grimsmo’s new love...The BUYER’S C...
Business of Machining - Episode 132
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Settling In Nicely Anyone remember what it felt like to push that clunky snooze button on an LED Panasonic alarm clock? The Grimsmo family is settled ...
Business of Machining - Episode 131
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Work/Life Balance Saunders had a great time at Autodesk Fusion 360! Now it’s onto the Field Museum in Chicago with his family. “Your b...
Business of Machining - Episode 130
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Portland, Oregon. Autodesk Fusion 360 Academy Day 2. Sans the glitz, glam, and exuberance of Autodesk University Las Vegas, the close-nit vibe and Fus...
Business of Machining - Episode 129
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our podcast name is DA’ BOM In other words, welcome back to the Business of Machining folks, where we talk about business, machining and in this cas...
Business of Machining - Episode 128
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THE SCOOPS AHOY OF CNC MACHINING Grimsmo's KERN will be used as a positional 3-axis for knife making at first, meaning he doesn't need crazy tool or g...
Business of Machining - Episode 127
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hungry...for SUCCESS? If you wanna be an entrepreneur, you've gotta HUSTLE! And if you're in the manufacturing industry, you're also making parts. Gr...
Business of Machining - Episode 126
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Apollo 11. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. 50th Anniversary. Adam Savage. Project Egress---need I say more!? SMW was given an amazing oppor...
Business of Machining - Episode 125
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Elements of a Machine Shop: Coffee, Coolant, Oil, and FIRE! Swiss Lathe Update? “I have both crashed it and set it on fire” - Grim...
Business of Machining - Episode 124
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Apollo 11. PARTS. NASA. SMITHSONIAN. ADAM SAVAGE?? Breaking the Silence on Project Egress! This "Top Secret" mission is a collaborative, maker-inspire...
Business of Machining - Episode 123
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Easy as 1-2-3! It's easy to commit to recording this podcast every week when you love it! “This is one of my favorite things to do each ...
Business of Machining - Episode 122
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
YOU BETA NOT MISS THIS! Saunders and his team gear up to launch their biggest project yet: redefining how the machining world consumes and learns spee...
Business of Machining - Episode 121
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Saunders pushes through the pain of a bowling injury. He's still tough enough to make parts on his new 5-axis machine! And there's SO MUCH to learn ab...
Business of Machining - Episode 120
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
BE AWESOME: BE BETA! For over a year and a half, Saunders and his team have been pouring themselves into a new business venture! John considers this "...
Business of Machining - Episode 119
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You won’t be driving around in a parking lot for this episode, folks. It’s our shortest one EVER! Grimsmo's got some swiss lathe installation guys...
Business of Machining - Episode 118
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
IT'S HAPPENING AGAIN.... BLADESHOW 2019 is just shy of 3 weeks away and GK is ready. On their 8th year of attendance, something is different. The usua...
Business of Machining - Episode 117
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Survival Mode Although this term is usually in reference to stress, this time it's literal. Saunders gears up for a lesson in bushcraft. Routine Maint...
Business of Machining - Episode 116
03 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Topics of Discussion: People are different, but the Johns have more than just their name in common. They also think too much. “Everyone thinks they...
Business of Machining - Episode 115
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Talking Growth and the Entrepreneur Mindset Having a team doesn’t mean you’re not an entrepreneur anymore. You still have to clean those toilets! ...
Business of Machining - Episode 114
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Joint Open House - 8 Years Strong Grimsmo remembers how he felt when he first went to a trade show: out of place. Tip from a veteran attende...
Business of Machining - Episode 113
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Grimsmo Team is headed to a local machine show! The Joint Open House Participants include: Elliott Matsuura, SST, Ferro Technique, and DMG Mori. I...
Business of Machining - Episode 112
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
EUROTRIP 2019: A Dream Come True First off, apologies for the missing podcast last week but it wasn't because they didn't try! With Laurens Wijnschenk...
Business of Machining - Episode 111
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Let the podcast go on! Saunders may have lost his voice, but that’s not stopping these two from putting out another episode. Get ready, goal set, go...
Business of Machining - Episode 110
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Word of the day: 5-axis In other words, Saunders has his 5-axis Haas machine, and he’s spending some time lately getting to know it and CAMplete. He...
Business of Machining - Episode 109
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A Stone's Throw Away The parallels in the lives of Grimsmo and Saunders are uncanny to say the least. Both get the chance to clear their heads--one on...
Business of Machining - Episode 108
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When high production is vital to your business, planning ahead for down time when employees are down for the count could make or break. Although Skye...
Business of Machining - Episode 107
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Maximizing use of the Mill Grimsmo’s mill was STILL running when he came in this morning! That is one. Great. First. On top of that, last week was t...
Business of Machining - Episode 106
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Proud Machining Moments Hit Home Sometimes you only need an upward glance to find comfort and strength. Click Image Below to See the IG Post: &...
Business of Machining - Episode 105
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Pen and Knife Balance With limited machines, Grimsmo is always trying to balance knife and pen production. Sometimes he has to get creative. Saund...
Business of Machining - Episode 104
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's cold. It's winter. Who cares? Moving on. This episode is a hodgepodge of entrepreneurial and philosophical gold nuggets. From Maslow's Hierarchy ...
Business of Machining - Episode 103
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Getting Social In 2019, and sharing reality! Grimsmo starts to post Instagram stories daily. Bonus: We get more info on the upcoming Saga Pen! BUT Sau...
Business of Machining - Episode 102
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Spoke Too Soon. Last week's episode featured Great Mood Grimsmo. He was in high spirits only to find Norseman fixture alignment issues that woul...
Business of Machining - Episode 101
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a good mix of strategic philosophy and technical discussions. Stay tuned for talks about how to stay motivated AND motivate your team ...
Business of Machining - Episode 100
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 2019! The guys elaborate on the first time they met in person at the 2015 Tormach Open House. Did Grimsmo inadvertently set a precedent when he ...
Business of Machining - Episode 99
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Last podcast episode of the year! BUT how important is the calendar year anyway when you’re constantly trying to achieve your goals? “I’m alread...
Business of Machining - Episode 98
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Down for the Count An illness drags Grimsmo home to recuperate for a few days. Did it have a negative effect on GK production? Urban Survival Gear: Th...
Business of Machining - Episode 97
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Starts off on a SUPER positive note: “We’ve got the recipe down!” The team is taking initiative, and making projects their own. “You need the ...
Business of Machining - Episode 96
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE...where you might get a little misty-eyed. The cycle has ended; the coolant is off so WHY is the foam still growing!? With no th...
Business of Machining - Episode 95
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It feels like winter in Canada (brrr), but America just had their thanksgiving weekend! Just remember, big data collection never takes a vacation. Dir...
Business of Machining - Episode 94
23 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THAT STINGS. Verbal agreements feel warm and fuzzy at first but have nasty side effects. While it feels awkward to request a written agreement from a ...
Business of Machining - Episode 93
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Autodesk University With a focus on Fusion and Manufacturing Special guest for this episode: Rob Awesome Lockwood! Here is the link...
Business of Machining - Episode 92
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Anodizing Paintball Guns, a Brochure, and a Parking Lot Jay Pierson's story of past failure in his MHub speech conjures entrepreneurship jitters of 2...
Business of Machining - Episode 91
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween! Dry Ice anyone? It’s super cool! (pun intended) Check out this project another machinist did with dry ice. Grimsmo...
Business of Machining - Episode 90
26 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Shootin' the Breeze Grimsmo and his son, Leif, pay Saunders a quick visit. TURNS out, machining isn't the only thing he's precise about. Saunders digs...
Business of Machining - Episode 89
19 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Grimsmo is putting pens write back into the game! He and Angelo had a nice long meeting where they made A TON of changes to the internal workings of t...
Business of Machining - Episode 88
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
:: Solving a toolpath mystery :: :: The John Saunders Turkey Machine :: :: Don't judge a fish by how it climbs trees :: DEFINING BUSINESS OBJECTIVES S...
Business of Machining - Episode 87
05 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What processes work best for your shop? Sometimes it’s as simple as wrapping green tape around material you’re not using or using google sheets mo...
Business of Machining - Epsiode 86
28 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Get Well Soon, Grimsmo! He might be under the weather but shop life waits for no one... --BURNOUT-- When you enjoy working, you have to be more consci...
Business of Machining - Episode 85
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready to talk technology and tools from IMTS with Saunders and Grimsmo? I hope so! Because this episode gets nice and technical The Johns are ...
Business of Machining - Episode 84
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
THIS IS NOT YOUR ORDINARY PODCAST! THIS IS AN AWESOME, IMMERSIVE AUDIO EXPERIENCE OF IMTS! Energy = Kinetic People = Inspirational Podcast = S...
Business of Machining - Episode 83
07 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Buying Machines for your Business Grimsmo and Saunders talk about the importance of Customer Service when it comes to buying a machine. “Just sell m...
Business of Machining - Episode 82
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Grimsmo Grapple: Touchy Subjects The guys do their best to be open and honest but some topics are hard to discuss! Compartmentalizing family vs. b...
Business of Machining - Episode 81
24 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
Business of Machining - Episode 80
17 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Johns share heartwarming entrepreneurial moments that hit them RIGHT IN THE FEELS. Square One No matter your experience level, the learning s...
Business of Machining - Episode 79
10 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Work/Life Balance: how kids can make you sleep better Sound like an oxymoron? Sometimes we need an escape from work; you can get stressed because you’...
Business of Machining - Episode 78
03 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Importance of Self-Care Take a second to think about YOU. Have you slept well? Eaten well? If you're used to running on empty, it's time to refuel...
Business of Machining - Episode 77
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Both Saunders and Grimsmo have been working towards the success of their business for about a decade, and an article written about NYC CNC helps them ...
Business of Machining - Episode 76
20 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What today's episode lacks in pep, it makes up for in realism: Entrepreneurship can be exhausting--and it isn't necessarily a bad thing. After the Jo...
Business of Machining - Episode 75
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Friday today, which means that Saunders picked Grimsmo up yesterday morning to take him on a trip to Kitchener, ON, and visit CAMplete. Saunder...
Business of Machining - Episode 74
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a parallel version of you? Maybe it's time to give them a shout and review the first half of the year with them, you may be surprised...
Business of Machining - Episode 73
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven't felt STUPENDOUS lately, this podcast will brighten your day. Get ready for a game of Not Metalurgist Part 1 & 2, a nugget of advice...
Business of Machining - Episode 72
22 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Where in the world is Saunders now? Stockholm, Sweden! And it’s “life-changing” How could it not be when it's this beautiful? This episode is a...
Business of Machining - Episode 71
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Grimsmo: I'm back...I think. GK: You sure? Grimsmo: *rolls into shop at 11pm to feed the lathe* Yep! Grimsmo's recovered from Blade Show 2018! VIDEO: ...
Business of Machining - Episode 70
08 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
First thing’s first: Grimsmo’s back from BLADE SHOW, BABY! To sum up: Awesome team bonding experience. The Grimsmo crew and Brad Southard shared ...
Business of Machining - Episode 69
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There Ain't No Rest for the....Knife Maker? Grimso's dragging from pulling a 14.5 hour shift to get the SAGA ready for Blade Show! Speaking of Blade S...
Business of Machining - Episode 68
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
GOOD OL' TUG AND PULL Grimsmo's laser focus on the SAGA means that attention to other business areas may be lacking a teensy bit. Machinist Woes The p...
Business of Machining - Episode 67
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Saunders is in Connecticut for a Yamazen/Matsuura event. A new technical center was opened; there’s going to be lots of learning to do! Getting info...
Business of Machining - Episode 66
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
*YAWN* Saunders is s bit sluggish from last night's informative and intoxicating brain picking session after a DMG event in Chicago. At a customer pan...
Business of Machining - Episode 65
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring is RISKY business... But Grimsmo’s gotten super lucky so far! Saunders points out that Skye might just have been Grimsmo’s riskiest hire, b...
Business of Machining - Episode 64
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
New INTERN for Grimsmo Knives! At the risk of making the podcast solely congratulatory, Saunders gives his pal a pat on the back. GK Mother of Pearl ...
Business of Machining - Episode 63
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
IT’S JOH TIME! And no, that’s not just John’s name misspelled. The Grimsmo team took a field trip to the 2018 Joint Open House last week! ...
Business of Machining - Episode 62
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Even amidst the morning grogg, the Johns still manage to talk big picture. Today, is a Matsuura day and MAM-OH-MAM it's going to be awesome. While Sau...
Business of Machining - Episode 61
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Grimsmo’s wish list is GROWING! He's lapping up a ton of information about Lapping Machines as the Grimsbros get “pickier with age.” And hey, a ...
Business of Machining - Episode 60
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
GOOOOD MORNING GRIMSMO! Lego Batman and Knife #1000 make for an awesome start to the day. Between us, this knife is gonna be a MOTHER! Knife #1000 on...
Business of Machining - Episode 59
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If winter is over, how can Saunders get chilled out? By CHILLING OUT in Australia, of course. Saunders is back from his 12 day vacation with his wife,...
Business of Machining - Episode 58
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, the Johns are 1000 miles away--literally! Well, 15130 km or 9400 miles to be more exact. Saunders Soup for the Soul While in Sydney, Austrailia...
Business of Machining - Episode 57
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast flashback last week sent the John’s into a whirlwind of comments about what they were up to around Christmas time. It’s amazing how mu...
Business of Machining - Episode 56
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're time traveling back to December 20th, 2017. This episode is the ultimate podcast throwback! Saunders tiptoes around a sabotage situation. ...
Business of Machining - Episode 55
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Grimsmo returns from L.A. beaming with excitement after meeting with producers in Hollywood and touring Pierson Workholding. Good friends tell you wha...
Business of Machining - Episode 54
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The John’s celebrate Valentine's Day with episode 54 of the podcast, but Saunders doesn’t have much love for the accounting frustrations he experi...
Business of Machining - Episode 53
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday, the SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launched. For all of us, it is a testament to our ability to keep pushing the limits.&n...
Business of Machining - Episode 52
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
**HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BUSINESS OF MACHINING!** Machine for 10 years, clean your coolant once. Grimsmo is reunited with his lost chips in this recent Cool...
Business of Machining - Episode 51
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The business of the business of machining podcast (you read that right) Although the podcast is first and foremost a conversation, the Johns real...
Business of Machining - Episode 50
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Business of Machining Podcast has hit the big 5.0.! That is, their 50th episode. Hunger: A Common Denominator for Successful Entrepreneurs Success...
Business of Machining - Episode 49
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"If we don't have fun, we die." - Grimsmo A lack of fun and creativity could send you spiraling downward; away from the top of Maslow's Hierarc...
Business of Machining - Episode 48
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dreaming of Air Bearings Air bearings do what? Keep Grimsmo up all night, apparently! Every Minute Counts Customer service inefficiencies...
Business of Machining - Episode 47
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Have a holly, jolly--uh, happy...Merry Christmas! No matter how you say it, it's a time of reflection, peace, joy, and hope. Today'...
Business of Machining - Episode 46
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
“Share 90% of what you do, and charge like heck for the last 10%” - Grimsmo’s dad Employer Vs. the employee. With businesses expanding, they res...
Business of Machining - Episode 45
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Is this real life? Entrepreneurship is filled with surreal moments that leave your head spinning in a good way--and sometimes they c...
Business of Machining - Episode 44
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
“The business is becoming its own entity, and we all work for that business” - Grimsmo quoting Pierson Saunders and Grimsmo reunite after missing ...
Business of Machining - Episode 43
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Everything you do is a representation of who you are, even down to how you wash the dishes." - Grimsmo Saunders returns from his 3rd round of ...
Business of Machining - Episode 42
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"It's a good time to be alive." - Grimsmo It doesn't get any better than having the world of information at your fingertips. SAYONARA lag time!...
Business of Machining - Episode 41
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Grimsmo's frowning at me with disdain--" "I'm THINKING!" With Thanksgiving rounding the corner, this episode of Business of Mac...
Business of Machining - Episode 40
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The car is kaput. Grimsmo makes due with his mic from home. If you've successfully changed the insert on a boring bar while holding your child...