Jem and Justin talking shop 139 episodes deep and Jem has finally bought the dream robots!

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• 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
• Overwhelm = high
• Selling machines
• Upgraded Controllers
• Snazzy Labs Self Driving for $999
• New AirShop Developer?
• Holy shit balls RAPID is good ꘎
• Crashing windows 98 CNC with 3D surfacing code ꘎
• Chatter Sync
• Midnight twerking tool offsets ꘎
• New regulations on shelving tip over risks ꘎
• Blowin' the Ass Sale record away
• Brain melt Australian manufacturing week ꘎
• Giant ALU parts. 90% reduction - 15.7lbs to 1.55 lb (7.12kg to 0.70kg)
• Pierson SmartVac 3

Chapters

• 00:00 It begins
• 01:47 Robot Acquisition and Negotiation
• 04:40 Understanding Robot Capabilities and Industry Impact
• 07:58 The Future of Automation in Manufacturing
• 10:44 Programming Robots and Learning New Skills
• 13:48 Hands-On Training with Robots
• 16:45 Challenges in Material Handling and Job Quoting
• 19:42 Innovations in CNC and Vacuum Systems
• 22:46 Exploring New Technologies and Safety Regulations
• 30:37 Technical Challenges and Machine Troubleshooting
• 33:05 The Future of Robotics and Automation
• 36:38 Innovative Solutions in Manufacturing
• 37:46 Developing New Projects and Collaborations
• 39:48 Sustainable Practices in Agriculture
• 41:44 Sales Strategies and Business Growth
• 44:47 Product Safety Regulations and Compliance

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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.

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DISCUSSED:

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• Virtual Live Machining with Client
• Sick E-ink Dashboard - usetrmnl.com - Justin10 for $10 off
• Goebel Insurance - Goebel Furniture
• Saved OP3 with a printer ⠄
• Simtheory Model Catalogue
• Artifical Analysis
• Six axis ꘎
• Big Ass Annual Sale - May 5-9
• Sprutcam
• Offensively bad Jazz
• M5Stack

• @proteummach: What is a project that each of you have shelved that you wish you could restart?
• @astonjcreative: How do you track and maintain random non work ideas and thoughts throughout the day
• Drafts & Voice Notes
• @likebutter.au: How many robots should I buy?
• @debrisfactory: Style of Endmill or other tool you wish you knew about five years earlier
• @forestbirdoriginals: What is the biggest external factor that has impacted your businesses ability to grow ? (positive or negative impact, other than COVID)
• @patrickbeseda: Do you use headphones, speakers, or no music in the shop? Or prefer podcasts?

00:00 Morning Routines

01:47 Reflections on Work and Productivity

04:35 Sales Insights and Financial Tracking

07:38 Exploring New Products and Innovations

10:38 Client Interactions and Training Experiences

13:30 Shelved Projects and Future Aspirations

16:21 Robotics and Automation in the Workshop

22:23 Software and Programming for Robotics

24:32 Maintaining Creativity and Idea Management

30:07 Capturing Random Thoughts

31:34 Utilizing Technology for Productivity

33:01 AI and Self-Reflection

36:09 Identifying Personal Bottlenecks

39:12 Navigating External Business Challenges

39:43 Music and Work Environment

45:46 Innovative Tooling Techniques

53:17 Exploring New Technologies

58:17 Insurance and Business Risks

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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.

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• Flip flops economics
• Price rises?
• OK Go - Love - Sense of loss
• Nack iMac stand legacy
• Threads on PS1
• Can we still make good kids? Good Podcast
• PF Distro
• New Sheet
• Taxes ))<>((
• Monday bakery cash slump
• Found the best soldering iron TS101 ꘎
• KittaParts Beta configurator revenue update
• $24,661.42 in 2 months
• 🚨 Jem to turn cart on again by next week! 🚨
• High School Teachers – Justin needs you!
• Debris - Zero Dollar Product
• Vortex tube cooling, can I 3D print one
• Goodfellas

• 00:00 ello
• 02:20 Supply Chain Forced Fiasco
• 09:00 Navigating Pricing Strategies
• 10:51 Love for Love
• 13:10 Technical Difficulties.mp4
• 16:08 Robotics in Filmmaking
• 18:59 Machinery and Tooling
• 22:01 Innovation in Sanding Techniques
• 25:05 3D Printing + Custom Tooling
• 28:04 Threading and Machining Strategies
• 30:51 Soldering for Two
• 32:01 Personal Productivity Tools
• 33:14 Financial Management and Profit Distribution
• 35:40 Saving for Taxes
• 36:51 Debt and Business Cash Flow
• 43:00 Revenue Targets and Seasonal Slumps
• 45:01 Sales Workflow and Customer Engagement
• 48:59 Education Products - Get at Justin!

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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.

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• Time off for Justin
• Monster Cable F'd with the wrong guy
• Super satisying letter - story from his site
• KittaParts Builder gaining momentum
• Text line running hot with beta builders ꘎
• Thinking about moving Like Butter to the home shop
• Patreon Video on Simtheory - another coming
• Consulting on manufacturing and Christini (haha) fantasies ZAPPETTINI ꘎
• GPT Report writing on the road ꘎
• GPT 4.5 nailed my copy writing brief, make me smile and lol ꘎
• Passed the Laura test ꘎
• GPT 4.5 blew my tokens in 30 mins
• Simtheory assistant scraping
• AI saves my old robot vacuum ꘎
• Put my phone away for 10 minutes and did something I've been wanting to do for years ꘎
• Big Guests?!⁉️
• PF: Had ALL OF IT
• Fake smiles, show time, baby!
• Prop on the news ꘎ - Kickerstarter hair archives
• Slim Spacers

Chapters

• 00:00 Goood Morning
• 01:34 Reflections on Time Off and Parenting
• 04:37 Legal Battles and Patent Trolls
• 07:24 Business Challenges and Supplier Issues
• 09:21 Nostalgia and Early Business Ventures
• 13:22 Product Development and Innovations
• 17:57 Sales Strategies and Customer Engagement
• 22:51 Future Plans and Business Expansion
• 27:13 Exploring Lithium Battery Opportunities
• 30:29 Navigating Sim Theory and Marketing Challenges
• 33:32 Consulting in Manufacturing: Insights and Experiences
• 37:36 The Impact of AI on Writing and Creativity
• 45:44 Balancing Work and Personal Life
• 47:36 Hidden Phone, Happy Daughter
• 51:01 Future Plans: Guests and Collaborations

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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.

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DISCUSSED:

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Whoops - Justin published day early on accident

• Watching a truck wreck
• Hiring: can't imagine ... then ⠄
• Justin's got that new Pod Cam
• Suzie helping ꘎
• Bad Replika AI, "I am useful!"
• Low point weekend ꘎
• Fuggen public holidays
• Trapped vibes
• New dowel stock!
• Slow here too - worst weekly sales in memory
• Audacity Micro "Self Robot"
• Cobot vs Humanoid?
• Shipping Area Revision
• Love my text chat ꘎
• Succumb to filthy vanilla cabinetmaking to fill gaps ꘎
• Block script success ꘎
• Dispatch standup ꘎

00:00 Slow motion truck crash

01:46 Production Process and Material Changes

04:17 Jem's New Stick

06:58 Hiring and Employee Management

09:46 Documentation and Process Standardization

14:40 Fire as well as you hire

17:53 Public Holidays and Work-Life Balance

27:05 Navigating Business Pressures and Personal Well-being

29:11 Unexpected Sales and Client Relationships

31:51 The Challenges of Product Sales vs. Custom Work

34:24 Exploring AI and Automation in Business

36:13 Software Tools for Cabinet Making

38:43 Improving Shipping and Dispatch Processes

50:44 Enhancing Customer Experience and Feedback

54:15 The Future of 3D Scanning and Its Applications

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