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452 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
John Grimsmo & John SaundersExplicit
No
Date created
2017/02/16
Latest episode
2026/04/17
Average duration
50 min.
Release period
10 days
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John Grimsmo of Grimsmo Knives and John Saunders of Saunders Machine Works discuss their success, struggles, goals and more as machinists, business owners and entrepreneurs.
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#452 Mammoth Summit
2026/04/17
Topics:
Chairlift conversations
#451 Claude programming
2026/04/10
Topics:
Mammoth ski trip Shantaram book Claude programming Internal purchase orders UR robot deburring Custom step drills
#450 Growth eats cash for breakfast
2026/03/27
Topics:
SMW buys more machines - growth eats cash for breakfast Oil contaminating encoders Fusion sketch slowness and diffraction gratings Coolant maintenance ShopVR Watchmaking deep dive
#449 Don't go chasing waterfalls
2026/03/20
Topics:
Dollhouse of SMW custom tips for dial indicators bismuth, wax, thermopolymers Blade fixturing Ai automations Don't go chasing waterfalls Precision microcast podcast
#448 Everything in the world is triangles
2026/03/13
Topics:
Shipping and tarrifs Fishbone diagram Clamping induced distortion Managing our growth
#447 Shop layout in CAD
2026/03/06
Topics:
Shop layout in CAD Slip roll? UR robot on Speedio Haas machine for sale White Light interferometer Non contact measurement
#446 Speedios automated
2026/02/20
Topics:
UMC400 coolant dribble Speedio automation White Light interferometer Ai Agents Johnny Five
#445 SendCutSend machining
2026/02/13
Topics:
Motorized ball valves and "Shelley plus one" and "switchbot" Diffraction Limited "Micro Manipulator Project" White light interferometer SendCutSend machining Scrapped 30 blades Put a moat in the calendar
#444 Stuff I forget
2026/02/06
Topics:
Shop renovations and office updates Grimsmo lathes are back up and running Shop phone systems Stop the bleed course Vibration sensors Best productivity tip: "Leave yourself an unbelievably easy spot to pick it up the project again" Stuff I forget Speedio automation cells
#443 Webcams watching our robots
2026/01/30
Topics:
POE camera tracking machine alarms Python programs to display DPRNT data Measuring systems Grimsmo's office update Lathe updates Trond power strips with mounting ears on Amazon
#442 Speedio automation
2026/01/23
Topics:
Speedio automation Social media addictions Mammoth Ski Trip White Light Interferomety! Johnny Five update Grinding
#441 Keyence microscope demo
2026/01/16
Topics:
Tool life and strategy Okuma Horizontal for sale Keyence microscope demo Custom python programs Bar-feedio Expectations in a shop
#440 Be present
2026/01/09
Topics:
2026 goals for the year Be present Speedio automation cell Evaporating coolant Grimsmo is on a quest to learn everything there is to know about ultraprecision manufacturing
#439 Checklist for buying machines
2025/12/19
Topics:
Latest obsessions - recycling used coolant - foam 2026 roadmap - what do people want? - execution. - collaborative planning - Complete each task in a way you're proud of Checklist for buying machines SMW Brother is installed! Grimsmo Speedio quest for ultra precision Embarassing Babmu moment
#438 Pissed: Motion sensors when moving machines
2025/12/12
Topics:
Within Tolerance podcast shoutout Pissed: GPS sensors when moving machines First part on SMW's Brother Speedio optimization at Grimsmo SMW Dec 18th hosting Toolpath webinar Grimsmo vision system deep dive Ai tip - feeding it the right imformation Shopify integration
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TurboMacNy 2023/08/29
Just two guys on a call
This show is an entrepreneurial rallying cry. I have learned so much from listening to this show. Thank you both for doing this so dependably. And tha...
Round Parts 2022/07/31
Running your machine with heightened senses
I believe its good, especially when you make a part for the 1st time to run your machine a little bit scared.
I don’t mean be scared of your machine ...
Morgan Barnette 1992 2022/06/24
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS…
I’ll start off by saying this. I love watching both of y’all on YouTube and I love listening to your podcast. I am subscribed to every social media bo...
jameson72 2021/09/27
Couldn’t have done it without you!
I just got my first cnc machine (a state of the art in 1997 Fadal) AND got my first paying machining job. John and John have been the single most valu...
dmholcomb 2021/09/15
Great Show
Just listened to your podcast for the first time. Great show.
I think shooting some videos on making more money and/or profits is a great idea. Looki...
thirschi 2020/08/07
Some BOM dudes here
I’ve been listening to Grimsmo and Saunders since the they started this podcast and it’s been a great way to spend my Friday morning (and sometimes af...
awsomeness_62 2020/03/09
Amazing Podcast
One of my all time favorites and always excited for the new episode to listen too
allthestupidnicknamesaretaken2 2020/03/05
Fantastic!
I listen while working at my lathe while starting my business. Very inspiring.
bunnyboy42 2019/05/17
Highlight of every Friday
Highlight of every Friday, great complement to the youtube/instagram content too
Ian Tiggemann 2019/05/09
Awesome Podcast
I look forward to listening to this each week. I enjoy the different perspectives shared and the no bs approach of holding one another accountable.
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