Business of Machining

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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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#462 LLM's and software/hardware projects

Jul 24th, 2026 5:00 AM

Topics: Leave yourself a good starting point LLM's and software/hardware projects Linear gage projects Vision system, Keyence vs DIY Blum laser install fixed Air compressors down

#461 DIY metrology

Jul 17th, 2026 4:00 AM

Topics: Blum laser air upgrade and calibration Air compressor bearing issue Hardmilling endmills vacuum workholding Interferometers DIY metrology

#460 Toilet bowl float coolant sensor

Jul 10th, 2026 4:00 AM

Topics: Grimsmo installs a NAS Computer history museum Machine tool manufacturers Toilet bowl float coolant sensor Total process reliability with Blum laser Foam machining Home assistant

#459 Hardening the automation system

Jun 26th, 2026 4:00 AM

Topics: Air filtration upgrades ADD AIR FILTER NOTES Horizontal is gone Hardening the automation system Low temp alloys tested! Challenge - elegant solution, want a way for compressors to shut off

#458 Being proud of yourself

Jun 19th, 2026 4:00 AM

Topics: Being proud of yourself Low melt alloys, again Willemmin robot down Norseman lock insert accuracy Sole sourcing material

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