• 123 - Christmas Special
    Dec 24 2024

    An extra special/long episode for doing dishes as you collapse into the holiday season. Thanks for listening this year! Jem and Justin.

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    DISCUSSED:

    ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message option

    Year Review - Justin

    Biggest things or impacts

    • Profit First
    • Printed product expansion
    • Now have 4ct - X1
    • CNC tooling
    • Understated impact of new child

    Year Review - Jem
    • Looking forward
    • Covid down time and reading profit first
    • Sense of ownership

    Justin Mantra/Theme 2025
    • Flow
    • Following 2024 lesson, do the obvious thing
    • Simplify software stack
    • Double revenue
    • Outsource and delegate
    • Fiverr, Upwork
    • Virtual assistant?
    • AI Agents!?!
    • Robots, automation?
    • CS offloading - disconnect
    • Meditating

    Jem Mantra/Theme 2025
    • OPEX creep
    • DIY Config Launch
    • Increase product % mix
    • Get back on the tools (not too much)
    • Default diary

    Other

    • Eric Larson's - Within Tolerance 5⭐️'s
    • ChatGPT swings and roundabouts ꘎
    • Discovered second battery
    • JUSTIN - make video of offsets on YCM
    • Another power outage, options
    • Lean day upcoming
    • Gemini 2?
    • CNC Feeds & Speeds Calculator
    • Cursor.com

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • 122 - Blue Unicorns & Task List Trauma
    Dec 17 2024

    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.

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    DISCUSSED:

    Next: Year Wrap Episode - Send in here!

    Your Themes / Plans for next year!

    • M4 Mac Mini
    • Fusion Benchmark
    • Japanese 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 saga
    • Negative or normal
    • Getting Things Done
    • Day Plan - Nack
    • Best AI Tool Ever - I grow weary, and her time is perilously short 🤣
    • First brand deal - Tern Orox
    • Parenting 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


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    48 mins
  • 121 - Filament Fantasies
    Dec 10 2024
    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 |
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    54 mins
  • 120 - Low effort flow
    Dec 3 2024
    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
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    55 mins
  • 119 - Conical Chamfering
    Nov 26 2024
    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 |
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  • 118 - Heavy Couch Work
    Nov 18 2024

    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.

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    • Justin made Zapier SMS magic for show notes
    • CSV - What use this junk for!? Easy CSV Editor
    • ThreadBoard Launch Product launch accountability ThreadBoard ꘎
    • Making pricing blocks in Rhino for ThreadBoard and more products
    • Is Nack back?
    • Making HTML configurators - dynamic wall size
    • I love Cody for VS Code
    • Will Justin fire me!?!?!? Jem has stopped listening to the BOM
    • How much after hours work do you do? ꘎
    • Giftgiving - Justin making gift boxes for that special carbide gift
    • Podium SMS
    • Web chat vs text chat - direct contact experiment
    • Custom pop up for chat box
    • Labels, CSV, data merging with Dymo app - PDX CNC Video
    • Debrief field ꘎
    • Product revision tracking
    • Finishing up: Extreme Ownership
    • Leading up the chain

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    59 mins
  • 117 - No time for tracking
    Nov 12 2024
    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...
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  • 116 - Broken Blackholes
    Oct 29 2024

    Kids causing chaos this week as Justin and Jem tackle their small businesses amongst parenting. Conundrums of product fulfillment, shipping efficiency and laser engravers.

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    DISCUSSED:

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    • Kids!
    • Product options and fulfilment
    • Shipping via courier vs in-house delivery van
    • Couriers are great!
    • Automated Laser Engraving xTool F1
    • Laser engraving with auto conveyor video
    • Good cash week = good mood?
    • New TTT and TT options

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    Jem Freeman

    Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia

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    Justin Brouillette

    Portland, Oregon, USA

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    37 mins