Parts Department

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...

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...

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 |

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 & Justin

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 |

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 YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message optionMoccamaster makes better coffee than I used toHello Linda Thanks for all you that inquired about AirShopShandy Vention Sanding Robot Turnkey - website2025 PF spready upgrade ꘎New income goal, new accounts, new fixed distribution amounts, 11 months in. ꘎Added Laura back on the team officiallyJonny post-processor gold star!Getting cursor chat to talk to cursor composer? HelpTerrible LLM emails this weekNew prompt tuning to compensate, still crap.PS2 rides shotgun ꘎Slow steppers ꘎PS2 to States in – Tuesday, 13 May 2025Barrel tumbling whelp ꘎Chapters00:00 Jazzy Hands03:19 Mother-in-law Coffee Experts07:54 Launching New Ventures and Community Engagement10:51 YouTube Success and Content Creation16:34 Automation in Manufacturing and CNC Challenges22:22 AI Post-maker27:00 Navigating Post-Issue Challenges28:07 Understanding Cursor: Chat vs. Composer30:03 The Importance of Context in Coding32:03 Dictation and Its Impact on Productivity34:48 Degradation of AI Models: A Recent Concern38:01 Managing Memory in AI Agents39:53 Setting Up a Local Coding Environment43:00 Progress on the PS2 Project44:33 Timeline for Production and Shipping48:35 Spreadsheet Management and Payroll Insights51:25 Elevator Ding.mp3---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 |

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 YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message optionDexArm 😍Oops went live with AI pricing ꘎Bulk Price EditorFirst GeoCities order ꘎ !!!!Within Tolerance EP - 246🟠 AirShopHoly fugggen shit take my money ꘎Quoting, inventory, what makes an ERP?Coding in natural conversation ꘎How do I finish SQ 👉 Shopify migration? ⠄Shopify variant hell is back ꘎Is typing dead ꘎Finally a good week ꘎Sex toy dowel dipper success ꘎Two geocities orders ꘎---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 |

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 fighting cash flow battles, they keep it real about January's challenges and the constant juggle of growth. A classic episode of shop talk meets real life, with a dash of productivity theater and price increase contemplation.    Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message optionNesting storiesOpenNestBlockEditRhinonest / RhinocamThe sicknessShare Cart link80/20 Ideabuilder Extrusion configYoutube – I toured a robot workshop (😍)First Cuts on PS2 Pencil SharpenerBambu Firmware fiascoDeepSeek R1Productivity Theatre Quote Register Nonsense ꘎Justin gets a therapistUpdate Shottr ?! - annoying fellowRaycastBonkers good JanShort Week, Still BehindCash Flow StrugglesConsidering a Weekend SaleUpcoming Price IncreasesAuto Tape machinesChapters00:00 New Year Vibes01:38 Design Software Chat04:27 Cool Configurators07:22 Work-Life Balance09:41 Sick Days12:22 Workflow Tools15:06 Online Product Setup17:39 Extrusion Builds20:10 First Cuts21:38 3D Print Talk22:42 Bambu Drama25:32 AI & Sim Theory29:33 Business Talk30:58 January Numbers34:44 Marketing Tips37:07 Productivity Tools41:25 Therapy Real Talk43:52 Raycast---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 Website

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 YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message optionNew youtube upcoming, tourUR Playtime UR Cobots and RobotsPeople are so scared of new ideas (dumb white men) ⠄Millions more views, mostly hate commentsMillions all round.Oligarch eyes, vendor lock-in ꘎Jem's new museNesting in FusionMore scripts to fix Fusion's massive flawsLabel printing out of AirtablePool cue dipping rig success ꘎Dust boot recommended by Multicam New PDX Airport killeth99pi PDX Carpet EpisodeConfigurator re-skinsPlain Jane HTML hosting within ShopifyRaycast.com - 10% off with link---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, USA

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 YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message optionBBL Ideal Printing steps, 0.04mm Superb Yoda ModelConfigurator circlesCursor coding, AI code workflowDedicated DrillingBarrel finishingLong term value of long form videoLinus interview with Colin and SamirProfit first, third time luckyNotebook LMShopify API check out authenticationHustle fatigueIG popping orfRetrospective journalling value---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 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 YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message optionJem's instas serie (shelves), spouse appreciationExpensive weeks off! ꘎Cat palace for kids ꘎Hot Wheels ꘎Preorder Fiasco - 8 hrs with ClaudeEven more Cursor enthusiasmKitta Scam Product ꘎Mercury bankingScripts, scripts, scripts! – Nack fixes, Label Print on repeatNick Cave ꘎Fresh eyes, new resolutions, bad habits ꘎Notebook is a place - Verge 2:34:32 (Book) The Notebook - Roland AllenSlow to make but rewarding ꘎Where do your QR code labels go to? ⠄Veritasium QR CodeDrill Jig for DB - awesome suggestionsCheap Self-Centering ViseShirts we gotOp shop = Thrift ShopBluey Rabbit in space Sleepytime episode---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...

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 YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message optionYear Review - JustinBiggest things or impactsProfit FirstPrinted product expansionNow have 4ct - X1CNC toolingUnderstated impact of new childYear Review - JemLooking forwardCovid down time and reading profit firstSense of ownershipJustin Mantra/Theme 2025FlowFollowing 2024 lesson, do the obvious thingSimplify software stackDouble revenueOutsource and delegateFiverr, UpworkVirtual assistant?AI Agents!?!Robots, automation?CS offloading - disconnectMeditatingJem Mantra/Theme 2025OPEX creepDIY Config LaunchIncrease product % mixGet back on the tools (not too much)Default diaryOtherEric Larson's - Within Tolerance 5⭐️'sChatGPT swings and roundabouts ꘎Discovered second batteryJUSTIN - make video of offsets on YCMAnother power outage, optionsLean day upcomingGemini 2?CNC Feeds & Speeds CalculatorCursor.com---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 |

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 YoutubeDISCUSSED:Next: Year Wrap Episode - Send in here!Your Themes / Plans for next year!M4 Mac MiniFusion BenchmarkJapanese Wooden Satellite ⠄Decommissioned satellites must re-enter the atmosphere to avoid becoming space debris. Conventional metal satellites create aluminium oxide particles during re-entry, but wooden ones would just burn up with less pollution, Doi said.Something wrong with me, latest note taking sagaNegative or normalGetting Things DoneDay Plan - NackBest AI Tool Ever - I grow weary, and her time is perilously short 🤣First brand deal - Tern OroxParenting is hard AF sometimes ꘎3D Print tip - slice by object ⠄GPT-o1 tries to escape ⠄When the model was led to believe it would be "shut down" while working toward its goals in these tests, it quietly attempted to deactivate the oversight mechanism 5% of the time, OpenAI said. At one point after the AI found documentation saying it would be replaced by a new model, it tried to abandon ship by copying its data to a new server entirely. To avoid being deleted, some AI models would even pretend to be later versions of their models to trick their developers, what I assume is the equivalent of slapping on a fake moustache and saying "he went that-a-way."Shopify Sidekick ⠄PS2 modular milling machine---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow Info

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 imperfection in Japan. Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message optionFinal dash in summerDowngraded IG Japan imperfect ❤️Seconds listed ⠄Flux UltraFlux Generated images of Cobot CNC routersCan someone make an AI Mesh to Solid Body converter? I'll donate.Amazing free creationsJustin's list of amazing free printsBambu X1EGPT is fired, Claude Branding PYNOSPrinted linear waysTurn off read receipts on Instagram!2025 Nack Calendars are a Go!JOIN THE BOOK CLUBBooks we've discussedBook Club? Company of One - better not bigger---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 |

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 entertainment in Suno v4, tackle email marketing via Flodesk, and share of Bryan's Shop Stool Podcast.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Send Comments on EpisodeJOIN THE BOOK CLUBBooks we've discussedThe Perfectionists: How Precision Engineers Created the Modern WorldUsing a sewing machine as the first grinder for gauge blocks is mind blowing Guns guns gunsStuff the British StolePulley Block Machine------RouteXLSawdust Bureau - Table missionBryan's podcast - The Shop Stool PodcastDirty but effective weekend salesHuge swing to Nth Melbourne18 order shipped in a week ꘎Bit of Airtable love - delivery view and planning10 thousand springs by FridayLazy bot frustrationsSystem prompt design agentSuno v4Countersink gauge from Eric Clear IronsHot lap season ꘎I wanna get serious about robots ꘎CNC sanding headsToolstoday CNC Sanding AttachmentShop Roomba VideoFlodesk email marketing---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 & Justin

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 the Jet HVBS, Patrick from Douglas Fir Design asks about AI voice chat models, Vertical Calendars are in jeopardy, PDX CNC announces an End of Year Upgrade Sale, and they chat about laser engraving.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Send Comments on EpisodeThreadBoard is live!New chat box scripted! Keeping score.Workspace computer controlled by AI agent Claude tries to use the configurator Qwen2.5 Coder 32B way less lazy than GPT4o How to measure and QC ThreadBoard chamfers!?conical chamfer probe? Jet HVBS Follow-up ⠄Patrick (Douglas Fir Design) asks about other AI voice chat models? - Haven't tried but seems promising - Nomi.aiVertical Calendars in jeopardyPDX CNC End of Year Upgrade SaleLaser engraving - xTool F1JOIN THE BOOK CLUBThe Perfectionists: How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World---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 |

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 Justin making custom gift boxes for a special carbide gift. They wrap up by comparing web chat vs. text chat, exploring custom pop-ups, and finishing their thoughts on Extreme Ownership.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Send Comments on EpisodeJustin made Zapier SMS magic for show notesCSV - What use this junk for!? Easy CSV EditorThreadBoard Launch Product launch accountability ThreadBoard ꘎Making pricing blocks in Rhino for ThreadBoard and more productsIs Nack back?Making HTML configurators - dynamic wall sizeI love Cody for VS CodeWill Justin fire me!?!?!? Jem has stopped listening to the BOMHow much after hours work do you do? ꘎Giftgiving - Justin making gift boxes for that special carbide giftPodium SMSWeb chat vs text chat - direct contact experimentCustom pop up for chat boxLabels, CSV, data merging with Dymo app - PDX CNC VideoDebrief field ꘎Product revision trackingFinishing up: Extreme OwnershipLeading up the chain---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 |

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 cover Google Voice limitations and the merits of microscopes for tool inspection.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Send Comments on EpisodeKPIsDXF for Laser Fusion PluginOpendeskCodyKittaParts config $$$Comment to DM - KP?Hammock-ingJet 712 👎Kicked off PS2Blackhole issue, not an issue 😒Debriefing ProjectsGet a MicroscopeQuestionsjktableco - Separate phone line for the business? Whole phone or just an app to add it to your phone.jktableco - Hiring help or professionals, CPA, marketing, website, etc.debrisbrooms - What is Justin going to buy to one up Jem’s fryer? Any other non-trad tools in the shops?marc_demontigny - How much looking back at how long things actually took to CAM or cut do you do, and if you do, how do you do it?marc_demontigny - You incorporate that into future projects?CNCcut.Melbourne - Any tips to check if a used tool is sharp or blunt? Do you track tool usage in any way? - Lee---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...

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 YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Send Comments on EpisodeKids!Product options and fulfilmentShipping via courier vs in-house delivery vanCouriers are great!Automated Laser Engraving xTool F1Laser engraving with auto conveyor videoGood cash week = good mood?New TTT and TT options---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 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 YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Send Comments on EpisodeOne-on-one Fusion trainingSuper scareFusion 2D outputting - MapBoards to Export 2D Files from FusionDuplicate with Joints 🚨 Gusto - Easy PayrollQR BlasterATC Pedestal Guide - How better?Checklist ManifestoBandsaw Issues - Jet 712 broken part after 3rd use? Binding upBetter ways to make online guides?NotionJust make it better, JustinCamera off, can't be bothered making content right nowMoving away from Fusion modelling I didn't get to say goodbye, to Pi - Desktop app?macWhisperImpact of AIVoice morphingThese number crunchersFirst 1 milliGrounding - why?Philip: GtP is new and good, and yall should enbrace the change. Maybe you don't want the first component by drfault, but it far exceeds the old ground (now called pin) which is/was a timeline feature, not like ground. It does away with all of the rigid grouping, and as-build joints to origin, and it also lets you edit the inital 'free move' that we got when inserting a component.---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 |