We discuss IMTS, work holding, shop safety and a lot of other random nonsense!

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We are back for season 2 of the Abom79 Podcast! We discuss what we have been up to the last several months, the tool sale and IMTS 2026. Watch on YouTube @abom79

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Episode 14: The Abom79 Podcast - Booth Machine Shop Tour Part 2

Part 2 of Adam's walk through of the old shop. This episode includes the Monarch, K&T, the electric crank shaft press, and more. It's bitter sweet to go over the history of this epic shop, but exciting things are on the horizon as we embrace both old and new. Part 2 of 2. If you missed part 1, it is episode 13.

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Episode 13: The Abom79 Podcast

Different format for this one! Adam walks us down memory lane as we go through the Old Shop discussing each machine's history before things start their journey down to the New Shop. It's bitter sweet to go over the history of this epic shop but exciting things are on the horizon as we embrace both old and new. Part 1 of 2. The conversation continues next week in episode 14.

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Episode 12: The Abom79 Podcast
In this episode we discuss the Gerstner/Starrett Collaboration, our favorite things about visiting each of these companies for a factory tour, Adam's love for the Starrett 670 and 671 Indicator attachments and other Shop Updates.

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Episode 11: The Abom79 Podcast

Adam discusses his grandfather's shop built aluminum griddle, parking lots, and we dive into the cost of machining.

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Episode 10: The Abom79 Podcast. We discuss the most intimidating thing about machining, both manual and CNC. Adam discusses his first job, the 4th axis and his new coolant delivery lollipops.

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Episode 9: The Abom79 Podcast - Shop Updates. We discuss new machine training, the Drill Index giveaway and what really "Grinds Adam's Gears" in the shop.

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