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Jem's dealing with wrong-white paint drama and bushfire heat waves while Justin finally cut steel and loved it. They nerd out on slitting saws, spindle grippers, and robot pick-and-place logic. Justin's close to launching AirShop billing, got a tenant for his extra shop space, and is scheming ways to script Blender renders without learning Blender. Classic shop talk with a side of automation dreams. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic Charged 70% less, cost wage ~$25/hr 😂Justin cut steel 🤦IPA vs EthanolSubleasedReally excited about Gimbel UMC automation - WafflesandpremixSaunders Expanding PinsRobot Probing ideaBlender automation renderings?New Hoffmann Slitting Saw --- Profit First Playlist Classic Episodes Playlist --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a Friend Discuss on Show Subreddit Show Info Show WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | Youtube Please note: Show notes contains affiliate links. HOSTS Jem Freeman Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia Like Butter | Instagram | More...

Jem's recovering from bushfire evacuations and finding thinking work tough after the chaos. Justin's got a glorious new hole between his shop spaces and AirShop is streamlining daily operations nicely. Both are geeking out over Random Routing's insane 48-tool carousel upgrade. Jem's dumped ChatGPT for Gemini, and Justin's testing coated CNC tooling. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic Fires near Jem5th Axis Kurt DX6 96 AdapterQuitting my 3 axis reelConverting Pierson Pallets to Lang 96AirShop is really smoothing daily operations (Beta users wanted!)Post Edits, Github shared Haas postGemini backing SiriHome battery project ꘎Time on the tools ꘎Hole in the wall! GloriousChatty G I've dumped you ꘎Reanimating grasshopper challenges ꘎Diode was the right diagnosis ꘎Home Assistant GreenFire Ball 🔥Random Routing with a bangerAluminum finish quality 😍Love the KimlaPost drives the robot48 toolsSimplicity of PC...

Justin's been deep in AirShop development over the holidays while Jem dealt with diesel generator drama amid fire danger. They chat five-axis workflow wins, a $30 kid's microscope that's surprisingly shop-worthy, permit nightmares for a simple door, and SendCutSend's wild live machining stream. Plus Chippy vs forklift round two. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic AirShop Incorporated 🟠 Signup airshopapp.comDigital stocktake ⠄We got Covid for ChristmasAmazing Microscope - this got me5ax flowFull-time Diesel Mechanic ꘎Lack Gloucester, but once again finding more hours in the day magically ꘎Chippy Death PlotKitta BuilderBridge Builder game downloadSendMillSend 00:00 Back in 202602:29 Business Developments and Product Launches05:35 Sales Performance and Inventory Management08:33 Family Life and Holiday Reflections11:14 Innovative Tools and Equipment14:13 Production Challenges and Strategies17:04 Customer Engagement and Sales Trends20:00 Robot River Table20:28 5 axis Flow23:22 Project Management and Workflow Optimization26:23 Community Engagement and Social Media29:19 Permitting Challenges and Bureaucracy32:01 Work-Life Balance and Productivity Insightsli...

Jem and Justin wrap up the year with tales of inventory headaches, Home Assistant tinkering, and soft jaw frustrations on the new UMC. Dylan Jackson from Within Tolerance drops by to show off his fresh Hermle 250 setup. Plus: electrocution survival stories, air compressor mysteries, and why bricking your phone might be the ultimate productivity hack. Happy holidays from the shop floor. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic Shop automation with Home Assistant (green hub)Stream DeckHacs - obscure 3rd party stuff for HAMains cable failureFusion MCPAir leak on UMCPS2 Turbine experimentsDylan Jackson joins the show! Within Tolerance - his podcastDylan's business, Proteum MachiningDylan’s sick headphones from 3MAnyShortcut | Fusion | Autodesk App StoreProduct devNew ATC Pedestal versionsNew CNC ToolingNew CNC Tool holdersNew Fang Stock --- Profit First Playlist Classic Episodes Playlist --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a Friend Discuss on Show Subreddit Show Info Show WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | Youtube Please note: Show notes contains affiliate links. HOSTS Jem Freeman Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia Like Butter | Instagram | More Links Justin Brouillette Portland, Oregon, USA a...

Jem and Justin chat new computers, shop reorganizations, and the joy of Facebook Marketplace finds like conveyors and what was sticky in Justin's new IBC tote. They swap notes on year-end revenue wins, FedEx driver diplomacy, and why thermostats are amazing ROI. Plus: Home Assistant rabbit holes, AI voice chat absurdity, and holiday shipping plans. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicGot schooled by AppMan ꘎Home assistant rabbit hole Todd ꘎Filled the big hole fast2026 calendars49 current small projectsMetaphorical hikingAbsolutely disgusting state of affairsRoller conveyor2025 End of YearChristmas Live Show - join the recording 🇺🇸 Dec 18 - 11:30am PST or 🇦🇺 Dec 19 - 6:30am AEDT --- Profit First Playlist Classic Episodes Playlist --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a Friend Discuss on Show Subreddit Show Info Show WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | Youtube Please note: Show notes contains affiliate links. HOSTS Jem Freeman Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia Like Butter | Instagram | More Links Justin Brouillette Portland, Oregon, USA PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin catch up after Thanksgiving, celebrating the sale of Justin's YCM mill and his new fiber laser adventures. They swap stories about home automation dreams, robot programming, and the joys of hiring with AI assistance. Plus, a touching tribute to the generous soul who gave Jem his robots. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic UMC Ep2 YoutubeChatty G voice feels so dumb ꘎Oh my Packout fever ꘎Claude 4.5 Haiku looses the plot again ꘎Opus 4.5 daily driveImportance of a good sumpGetting daily fiberJustin bought this 30w Fiber laserDeathNew Hire for PDX CNC?Home Assistant? - Hacksmith / GrimsmoHacksmith Knife Vlogs --- Profit First Playlist Classic Episodes Playlist --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a Friend Discuss on Show Subreddit Show Info Show WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | Youtube Please note: Show notes contains affiliate links. HOSTS Jem Freeman Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia Like Butter | Instagram | More Links Justin Brouillette Portland, Oregon, USA PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem records from a van battling massive audio lag while engineers occupy his shop floor. He celebrates winning Business of the Year and permits for the new home shed. Justin is drowning in rush jobs, finding a surprise in the YCM sale, and daycare lice. Plus, they discuss buying fiber lasers, upgrading the Fusion Bulk importer, and fancy 5-axis calibration tools. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic Rush the rushElephant Robotics - Nestworks CNC.0003,.0006,.0006 (.0076, .0015, .0015mm)Focused TrainingUpdated Fusion Bulk Importer to v.2 Add-inLocal awardsBuilding workshops for other peoplePlanning permitJustin buying this 30w Fiber laserJem's laserpecker --- Profit First Playlist Classic Episodes Playlist --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a Friend Discuss on Show Subreddit Show Info Show WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | Youtube Please note: Show notes contains affiliate links. HOSTS Jem Freeman Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia Like Butter | Instagram | More Links Justin Brouillette Portland, Oregon, USA PDX CNC | a href="https://www.instagram.com/pdxcnc"...

Jem's been grumpy after a slow studio sale, while Justin's juggling rush jobs solo. They chat about robot vacuums saving thousands in labor costs, Justin's new task app that harasses you into productivity, coolant mixers, and why reflection time keeps slipping away. Plus hacked Unitree robots spreading viruses like worms. Both feeling the squeeze between email and actual work. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic Solo humpinGlue upsCreative Woodworking mini tourSlave to email ⠄Unicorn Sales and Support hires?Luddite floor cleaning ꘎Grumpy boss ꘎I need your app ꘎Shopify MCP coming STNo reflection makes Jem a dull boy ꘎More grumpy ꘎Spray booth build ꘎Two new robots at PDX CNCBoss capacity limitingUnitree robots hacked --- Profit First Playlist Classic Episodes Playlist --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a Friend Discuss on Show Subreddit Show Info Show WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | Youtube Please note: Show notes contains affiliate links. HOSTS Jem Freeman Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia Like Butter | Instagram | More Links Justin Brouillette Portland, Oregon, USA PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin geek out over Jon Klassen. Jem’s selling equipment. They chat UMC updates, marketing consultant wisdom, and why email rules sales plus thoughts on pneumatic air line strategy. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic Jon Klassen books are goodWhere is my hat So many jobsUMC update, closerJem sells his Multicam RouterMay sell YCM?Unhook, dismantle roomTalked to a consultantEmail is best method for sales, don't worry about unsubWebsite conversionAI managementUses social media to confirmFinalist business awards in AUPneumatic air lines workshop optimisation MaxlineCamaster Out of Business? --- Profit First Playlist Classic Episodes Playlist --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a Friend Discuss on Show Subreddit Show Info Show WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | Youtube Please note: Show notes contains affiliate links. HOSTS Jem Freeman Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia Like Butter | Instagram | More Links Justin Brouillette Portland, Oregon, USA PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Our biggest Profit First review yet. Jem and Justin break down why the system saved their businesses, how Mercury Bank automation beats manual tracking, and why you don't need to be perfect with it. Plus the psychology of fake scarcity, stealing from the right accounts, and what happens when sales are better than you hoped. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic UMC 🤘Phil's AU 2024 Fusion Workflow Template TalkHot, stressed, sunburnt feeling but great salesBaby pants obsessionDian Jin Vise DJ-1217 PROFIT FIRSTProfit First Resources PageEric Larson start PF (10%)2sec lean itJustin's bank - MercuryST AssistantRestructure - Split Lease and PayrollNew Debt accountNew Mercury Distro Days (Fridays)Weekly vs Fortnight91% elusive - broke it finallyKittaParts 50%Trust the system Starting Accounts IncomeProfitOpExMaterials & FreightPayrollLeaseTax --- Profit First Playlist Classic Episodes Playlist --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a Friend Discuss on Show Subreddit Show Info Show WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | Youtube Please note: Show notes contains affiliate links. HOSTS Jem Freeman Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia Like Butter | Instagram | More Links Justin...

Jem and Justin catch up after Justin's anniversary trip, discussing his new Haas UMC 5-axis mill installation and Jem's late-night robot programming sessions. They explore the Lang workholding system, debate the death of traditional rendering with AI tools like Nano Banana, and share skepticism about Sora video generation. Justin turns down a massive aluminum router job due to equipment limitations while Jem perfects his ABB dual-robot sanding setup. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic UMC landed, Ep 1 on YoutubeJem's Robot WorkholdingLang QP 45963$20k parts no quoteRendering is dead. ꘎Nano Banana DaddySora 2Casey Neistat on AIFang shipped!HTX new video --- Profit First Playlist Classic Episodes Playlist --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a Friend Discuss on Show Subreddit Show Info Show WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | Youtube Please note: Show notes contains affiliate links. HOSTS Jem Freeman Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia Like Butter | Instagram | More Links Justin Brouillette Portland, Oregon, USA PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem and Justin welcome their first-ever planned guest, Matt Swaidan of Simple Wood Goods. The Ohio-based maker discusses his decade-long journey building a modular vinyl storage business, custom CAM software called Beaver, and automated UR robot finishing lines. They explore surviving the 2022 Baltic birch crisis, intentional downsizing, digital marketing strategies, and maintaining boundaries with four kids under six while running a focused manufacturing operation. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic We have our first planned guest, Matthew Swaidan of Simple Wood GoodsYour business, GOYour background?So many boxes, did you set out to be a box lord?Assembly line with UR robotSoftware dev experiencehttps://speckle.systems/Explain Beaver - Production CAMAnderson Stratros Nest CNC routerEdge sealing experimentsOdooThe edge bander retrofit?How dig out of baltic birch?Change your design or practices?New products in mind? How much does the production line limit that?Online marketing experienceAd spends 10% of revenueEpoxy floors? --- Profit First Playlist Classic Episodes Playlist --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a Friend Discuss on Show Subreddit Show Info Show WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | Youtube Please note: Show notes contains affiliate links. HOSTS Jem Freeman Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia Like Butter | Instagram | More Links Justin Brouillette Portland, Oregon, USA PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem fights corrupted robot flash disks while Justin battles predatory bank loans for his new mill. They discuss 5-axis machining mindset shifts, announce the Fang workholding clamps, geek out over Nano Banana's rendering magic, and debate Notebook LM vs custom AI agents. Plus: PS2 updates and Fusion's new text parameters. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic I bricked the robot ꘎Brother 100 tool machineNotebook LM (again) ꘎Probing lustSingularity graphs ꘎Lieing LoanersFang Workholding ClampsLang Technik --- Profit First Playlist Classic Episodes Playlist --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a Friend Discuss on Show Subreddit Show Info Show WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | Youtube Please note: Show notes contains affiliate links. HOSTS Jem Freeman Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia Like Butter | Instagram | More Links Justin Brouillette Portland, Oregon, USA PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem achieves lights-out ABB robot sanding with 3D printed horns and Grasshopper programming. Justin loses one CNC machine deal, finds another, signs the paperwork live on air. They explore Twig and Bot's robot probing, Jem's latest guesting on the Shop Stool Podcast, therapy for humans, and negotiation philosophy. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic High and lowsHook em hornsJem on Shop Stool Podcast💰 UMC?Twig and Bot Robot ProbingBuy the YCM - reach out, lets make a dealAlways negotiate - lease, machines, jobsMatthew - Simple Wood Goods12 inch duct printMr Freon AND Leaded gasoline --- Profit First Playlist Classic Episodes Playlist --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a Friend Discuss on Show Subreddit Show Info Show WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | Youtube Please note: Show notes contains affiliate links. HOSTS Jem Freeman Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia Like Butter | Instagram | More Links Justin Brouillette Portland, Oregon, USA PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links

Jem gets deep into Grasshopper software building custom robot CAM while Justin keeps drilling thousands of holes on his ShopSabre. They chat about wild HTX Studio YouTube automation, scary tool changer malfunctions, and the eternal struggle of buying used vs new CNC machines. Plus Justin upgrades to a bigger 3D printer and teases his AirShop inventory & quoting software. Plus koala vaccines, and 8020 extrusion workholding in the future? Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic Koala VaccineJem in love with GrasshopperGrasshopper Tutorial VideoHTX Studio! ꘎Justin is still drilling thousands of holesMulticam Trident CNC Tool Changer issueShopping for mills, how can you tell if a secondhand machine is any good!?Plywood tombstones no so much good ꘎Should I use 8020 extrusion for fixtures!?Robot work holding!? ꘎ExtrusionJ moves are sketchy as in Robot programmingPierson videoH2S on the way AirShop update Kanban cards done, testers signup hereEric Trine like wine --- Profit First Playlist Classic Episodes Playlist --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a Friend Discuss on Show Subreddit Show Info Show WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | Youtube Please note: Show notes contains affiliate links. HOSTS Jem Freeman Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia Like Butter | Instagram | a...