Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast

Join the Discord by subscribing on patreon - https://patreon.com/tapsandpatience Get Parts Made! - https://subtractmanufacturing.com-----In the 176th episode of Taps and Patience, hosts AJ, Jacob, and Jamie discuss their experiences at a live podcast recording and their recent adventures at HGR, where they explored equipment and made some interesting purchases. They share travel stories, including a long journey from South Africa, and the challenges of adjusting to different time zones, as well as humorous anecdotes about their interactions and shop experiences. Additionally, they cover topics related to product marketing, metrology tools, and the dynamics of running a business while balancing creative pursuits like podcasting and video editing.-----Check out the hosts on Instagram:https://instagram.com/audacity_microhttps://instagram.com/jspec_engineeringhttps://instagram.com/zonumprecision

Join the Discord by subscribing on patreon - https://patreon.com/tapsandpatience Get Parts Made! - https://subtractmanufacturing.com-----In the latest episode of the Taps and Patience podcast, hosts AJ and Harrison discuss their experiences over the past week, including Harrison's challenges with machine operations and family matters, while AJ shares his experiences with teaching and working on parts. Harrison reveals that he is expecting a daughter, which adds an exciting new chapter to his life. The episode also tackles listener questions, focusing on productivity improvements in their respective machine shops, the value of automation, and debts associated with equipment purchasing, emphasizing the importance of making informed decisions based on their current business situations.-----Check out the hosts on Instagram:https://instagram.com/audacity_microhttps://instagram.com/precisioningenuity

Join the Discord by subscribing on patreon - https://patreon.com/tapsandpatience Get Parts Made! - https://subtractmanufacturing.com-----In the podcast episode, AJ, Harrison, and guest Jacob Stout discuss Jacob's background as a knife maker and his experiences working in the manufacturing industry. Jacob shares insights about his craft, the technical aspects of knife making, and the challenges he faces while balancing projects at his own brand and his role at Subtract Manufacturing. The conversation also touches on various topics, including shop management, projects in progress, and the future of Jacob's knife-making endeavors.-----Check out the hosts on Instagram:https://instagram.com/audacity_microhttps://instagram.com/precisioningenuity

Join the Discord by subscribing on patreon - https://patreon.com/tapsandpatience Get Parts Made! - https://subtractmanufacturing.com-----In the 173rd episode of "Tap Some Patience," hosts AJ and Harrison discuss the return of their podcast's music, highlight their recent busy work schedules, and share experiences using a Mazak VTC 300C milling machine, emphasizing its unique features and control challenges. They also reflect on the aftermath of a devastating storm that flooded the area, causing varying degrees of damage to their properties and equipment while expressing gratitude that their situations weren't worse. Lastly, the hosts explore topics related to product pricing strategies, lean manufacturing, and rapid quoting processes, alongside their thoughts on upcoming IMTS events and the state of the desktop CNC market.-----Check out the hosts on Instagram:https://instagram.com/audacity_microhttps://instagram.com/precisioningenuity

Join the Discord by subscribing on patreon - https://patreon.com/tapsandpatience Get Parts Made! - https://subtractmanufacturing.com-----In the 172nd episode of the "Taps and Patience" podcast, hosts AJ and Harrison are joined by Ben from Black Fox Machining to discuss a variety of topics including Ben's transition from engineering to a sales role, his work with a software company called Arda, and the importance of Kanban systems in inventory management. The conversation also touches on domain name strategies, personal experiences in machining, and the challenges of maintaining efficient production processes in a machine shop. They explore innovative solutions for managing purchases and inventory while sharing anecdotes about their experiences in the industry.-----Find the Arda Booth at IMTS in the East Building - Level 3 - Booth#: 135836Check out the hosts on Instagram:https://instagram.com/audacity_microhttps://instagram.com/precisioningenuity