Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast

AJ and Harrison engage in a conversation about the challenges of operating in a job shop environment, where unpredictability in workload creates highs and lows. They discuss the difficulty of planning and workholding strategies for small ring-shaped parts, particularly addressing issues with fixtures and soft jaws. Harrison shares insights on the benefits of transitioning to the product space for...

In this video not only does AJ's wife join us, but so do many of our past guests. Grab some coffee and fruit cake, and come hang out with us! Guests: Elizabeth: https://www.instagram.com/sheepysheepycrafts/ Norman: https://www.instagram.com/footpetaljones/ Derek: https://www.instagram.com/fidgetthings/ Ken: https://www.instagram.com/fluxworkholding/

This week AJ and Harrison discuss a range of topics. They talk about creating videos, reworking the SWM threadmill Calculator, dealing with high workload, and technical details about torque and power curves. They also mention their podcast recording schedule, a Patreon account, and the possibility of an end-of-year summary for the last episode. Patreon: patreon.com/TapsAndPatience

In this thrilling Episode AJ and Harrison discuss inspection tools, a tricky peek part, the AJ's new Flux Vise, Harrisons first venture into wear comp, and precision NPT threads. Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/TapsAndPatience

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Fund our IMTS Meetup: https://patreon.com/TapsAndPatience In this podcast, the Harrison and AJ discuss various issues and experiences related to machining, particularly with a Tormach CNC machine. The conversation covers topics such as tolerance challenges, using a real vice for the first time, fixing counter bores, and dealing with mistakes during the machining process. The hosts share their expe...

The podcast segment features a conversation between AJ with Audacity Micro and Harrison from Precision Ingenuity, about their experiences in the machining business. Harrison talks about the history of his company, Precision Ingenuity, and how they chose the name and logo. AJ discusses the challenges of having a long business name, like "Design the Everything," and the decision to rebrand...

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Harrison and designtheeverything discuss recent experiences with their respective machines. Harrison shares his efforts in troubleshooting and repairing his board, using unconventional methods such as washing it in an oven to evaporate water. They touch upon using isopropyl alcohol to clean electronics and delve into the intricacies of circuit boards and their components. Harrison recounts his con...

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Harrison goes on a trip, and our voice transcription didn't work, so we can't have ChatGPT write our episode description today.

In this episode, AJ and Harrison discuss various machining challenges they've encountered, including issues with the Xoomspeed probe, difficulties with machining oil-impregnated bronze material, and the use of cobalt drills. They also touch on their strategies for organizing and prioritizing machining tasks and optimizing setup times in their machine shop. Towards the end of the episode, AJ re...

The title says it all! Also our auto-transcript didn't work, and I don't remember what we talked about 🤷‍♂️

Sorry Folks! We had some technical difficulties and lost the video on this one. Audio still works though! AJ's audio is a little rough for the first 20 minutes, but it's fixed after that. Maker Spotlight: Jspec Engineering https://www.jspeceng.com/fluk

In this episode we talk with Ken about purchasing Flux Workholding!

In this podcast episode segment, the hosts, AJ and Harrison, welcome special guest Dylan Jackson from Proteum Machining. They discuss various aspects of starting and growing their machining businesses. The conversation touches upon topics such as transitioning from regular jobs to full-time machining, the challenges of managing work-life balance, dealing with machine breakdowns, and the importance...

This episode is a quick recap of the last few weeks. We keep it short this time. since we plan on doing a longer episode on Wednesday with a special guest! Free Small Business plug: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RJMCNC AJ's Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/selthar/fidget-art-04

In the forty-ninth episode of "Taps and Patience," join the hosts as they chat with Curt of Confounded Machine. Curt shares his journey from building parts for RC airplanes to unintentionally diving into pen machining, discussing his unique pen designs, hand-finishing processes, and challenges. They explore topics like smooth mechanism action, innovative anodization techniques, and the d...

In this episode, the Harrison and AJ discuss recent issues with AJ's CNC machine's touch probe and spindle. AJ describes troubleshooting the touch probe's reliability problems, involving a stuck probe and flickering issues during rapid movements. AJ shares his solution of modifying the probe's spring and adjusting debounce settings in the configuration files to eliminate false trig...

Join hosts Harrison and AJ as they explore the fascinating journey of expanding their machine shops. Delve into their candid discussions about spindle choices, comparing the benefits of the Syil X5 and X7 models, including power considerations and space efficiency. Discover how automation possibilities unfold, with insights from Harrison's industry event visit where he explores integrating a v...

Hosts AJ and Harrison discuss their experiences with CNC machines and troubleshooting issues they've encountered. AJ has been facing challenges with the motor coupler on the axis and has made adjustments to fix the issue, though false triggers with the probe have become problematic. They talk about the complexity of macro programming and how certain settings affect the probing process. Despite...

In this episode of the "Taps and Patience" podcast, hosts AJ from Design the Everything, Harrison from Precision Ingenuity, and Benjamin from Black Fox Machining. Benjamin, runs a small side hustle in his garage using a CNC machine he built. He specializes in making knives and wallets. He shares his experiences with different machines, including a homemade CNC router and a self-built CNC...

In this episode of the "Taps and Patience" podcast, hosts AJ from Design the Everything, Harrison from Precision Ingenuity, and James from Cerven Solutions discuss their recent podcast updates and the challenges they faced with the implementation of a new machine. They delve into the intricacies of 5-axis machining, including the options for true 5-axis movements and the limitations of t...

In this episode of Taps And Patience, hosts Harrison and AJ dive into a range of topics. They start by discussing their ongoing work and the challenges they face, particularly related to a bandsaw that recently stopped working. The conversation then shifts to Harrison's plans for a new building, which he has been negotiating for and are excited about. They talk about the increased space it wil...

In this episode, join Harrison and AJ as they discuss the importance of managing external costs and optimizing cash flow for a healthy business. Harrison starts the conversation by highlighting the problem of running out of money due to high external costs. He explains the current allocation of funds, with 50% for operating expenses (Opex), 30% for owner's pay (split between him and Weston), 1...