John Grimsmo of Grimsmo Knives and John Saunders of NYC CNC discuss their success, struggles, goals and more as machinists, business owners and entrepreneurs.
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#405 Why are lathe parts not round?
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47:09TOPICS: Gorilla Stand indicator holder! Why are lathe parts not round? Thermal growth on the Speedio Okuma fake CMM Heat treating 440c and carbide clumping Dishwashing parts at homeDoor johngrimsmo
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#404 Life as a small business owner
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49:31TOPICS: Making ultra flat precision washers Fjell knives are starting to selling Custom ultra precision indicator stands Tarrifs Post heat treat hard turning Hardmilling successDoor johngrimsmo
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#403 Make decisions and dealing with the consequences.
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51:44TOPICS: Make decisions on your own, as long as you're willing to deal with the consequences. CHATTER machine monitoring Robots! Mastering youtube Dial test indicator stand Surface grinding and lapping Tormach 1500mxDoor johngrimsmo
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#402 "Delegating is sometimes just as simple as delegating"
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51:09TOPICS: "My Willy is doing great" - Grimsmo Kern was purchased by Ametek. "Delegating is sometimes just as simple as delegating". Auto serial numbers on Okuma Vapor degreaser Diamond lapping Bad 3d printingDoor johngrimsmo
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#401 Stress in your business
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51:18TOPICS: Heat treated A2 dimensions Grimsmo Fjell update Robot loading solutions Endmill consistencyDoor johngrimsmo
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Intern or full time machinist? DOITS 100 Fjell knives Hardmilling and tool life Chatter machine monitoring installed at SMWDoor johngrimsmo
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#399 Too much on my plate
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49:20TOPICS: Project management at Saunders Tolerance ranges and scrapping parts Python script deep dive Robots to change workpieces and pallets Willemin part release... magnetism? Too much on my plateDoor johngrimsmo
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#398 Python script to create the perfect toolpath!
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53:41TOPICS: NYCCNC has been purchased by DSI Hardmilling Kolsterizing process by Bodycote 5 axis automation and robotics DOITS finally work - Shrink the project - Cannot think about it Grimsmo grinding improvements - Python script to create the perfect toolpath!Door johngrimsmo
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#397 Team oriented wishlish
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50:20TOPICS: 2025 changes DOITS Leadership roles Measuring runout in toolholders 5 axis automation at Saunders? Team oriented wishlish Fjell production updateDoor johngrimsmo
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#396 Raspberry Pi in the shop
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47:00TOPICS: Oscilliscope readings on Heidenhain Tool life in A2 steel Raspberry Pi in the shop Tour of Henry Holsters Project management in 2025Door johngrimsmo
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TOPICS: Willemin air lines all replaced Saunders is using metric hardware Microscopes in the shop Tracking tool life Machining A2 The ultimate Clamps Lapping precision holesDoor johngrimsmo
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#394 DIY 3d printed machine tools with concrete!
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53:05TOPICS: DIY 3d printed machine tools with concrete! Flextures and insane tolerances Machining soft blades in the Kern is slow, but better Patterning stress Hardmlling tool life? Chatter machine monitoringDoor johngrimsmo
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#393 Fusion tips and tricks
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53:40TOPICS: Google Appscripts does awesome stuff Notes to yourself in Fusion 360 and other Fusion tips and tricks Hardmilling update! Hard grindmilling too. Heat treating ideasDoor johngrimsmo
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#392 Hardmilling puckchucks on Okuma
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51:21TOPICS: Hardmilling puckchucks on Okuma Heat treating ovens Fjell pocket clip success! Prusa new printersDoor johngrimsmo
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#391 50 tidbits by Dave Arneson
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41:01TOPICS: Hardmilling endmills came in Heat treating and worried about warp Kern still dropping tools Kind words from a listener Solution to Saunders' tolerance issue 50 tidbits by Dave Arneson https://www.airbearings.com/old-pages/news/50-tidbits Lapping for flatness and shiny!Door johngrimsmo
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#390 Take your kid to work day
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48:12TOPICS: Take your kid to work day Saunders bought another lathe "I'm stumped" - Saunders Wazer waterjet at Grimsmo HardmillingDoor johngrimsmo
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TOPICS: Kern is down! Internal inventory levels HARDMILLING!! Magnetic chucks Seville Classics cabinets and tablesDoor johngrimsmo
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#388 Creating videos for Youtube
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51:32TOPICS: Kern tool changers issues Creating videos for Youtube 11:-- error, 30 seconds missing Replacing glass on CNC machines Video - "The universe is hostile to computers" - Veritasium Artwork at home Flocking tumbler liquids DIY fixture rackDoor johngrimsmo
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#387 How do you spend your day
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51:58TOPICS: Saunders: "Grimsmo, project management is not your strong suit" How do you spend your day DSI free Fusion Fridays Regofix tool change station What's a good 5 axis with pallet changer? Heat treating in argon?Door johngrimsmo
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#386 Leading and coaching strategies
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55:50TOPICS: Safe start all operations Listening to the "Aquired" podcast Leading and coaching strategies Hardmilling blades and Puckchucks Laser probing grinding wheel accuracyDoor johngrimsmo
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#385 How to hold incredible tolerances reliably?
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51:58TOPICS: Checking in with your team after being on vacation Veritasium video on QR codes Grimsmo Fjell updates! How to hold incredible tolerances reliably Forcing a pause between each operation in Fusion HardmillingDoor johngrimsmo
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#384 Consultants in manufacturing?
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47:32TOPICS: Podcast feedback from IMTS Threadmill design change caused issues Hardmilling features after heat treat Saunders recap of IMTS Consultants in manufacturing?Door johngrimsmo
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#383 Saunders is at IMTS in Chicago
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31:37TOPICS: IMTS tools and technologies Hard gaging CMM Machines Grimsmo played with a Wire EDMDoor johngrimsmo
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#382 Morning Chats, Machining Hacks, and Fatherhood Facts
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47:06TOPICS: Family vs business Aluminum fixtures Autodesk CAM Challenge IMTS 2024 planning Rego-Fix PG hydraulic pressing unit Wire EDM MachinesDoor johngrimsmo
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#381 Being in the right mindset to make good decisions
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52:29TOPICS: Grimsmo's family vacation Alarms on Machines American Precision Museum in Vermont Kern toolsetter issues Okuma break detect issues Electropolishing metalsDoor johngrimsmo
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