Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast

By Audacity Micro

What's Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast about?

Join Harrison from Precision Ingenuity and AJ from Audacity Micro on their weekly phone call about business, life, and of course, machining. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tapsandpatience/support

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Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast episodes:

06.07.2024
(FIXED) Stop Teaching Manual Machining -- Ep. 84
We somehow uploaded an old episode. That is now fixed! In this episode of "Taps and Patience," AJ from Audacity Micro and Harrison from Precision Ingenuity reconnect amid a whirlwind of personal and professional demands. Harrison reflects on a particularly busy...
06.04.2024
More Tooling Troubles --- Ep. 83
Harrison keeps breaking tools or something, i don't remember https://www.patreon.com/TapsAndPatience --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tapsandpatience/support
06.02.2024
ADHD + Engineer = Machinist | Ep.82
We had some technical difficulties with Spotify, sorry this took so long to upload! We have those fixed now, and the normal schedule will resume. In this episode of "Taps and Patience," hosts Harrison and AJ dive into a week full...
05.10.2024
Pricing Precision Parts --- ep.81
The episode features a discussion between Harrison and AJ about their current machining projects and business updates. AJ talks about running long cycle parts due the next day, trying to finish them up efficiently, and avoiding a long drive to...
05.04.2024
Make Parts Faster, But Also Not Slower -- Ep. 80
Harrison and AJ delve into the intricacies of machining, sharing their experiences, challenges, and solutions. Harrison discusses the use of roughing and finishing tools, highlighting the importance of addressing scale buildup and tool breakage. He mentions the use of specific...
04.29.2024
The New Theme Music Almost Killed Harrison - Ep. 79
The podcast features a conversation between two individuals, "AJ" and "Harrison," discussing various aspects of machining and their recent experiences in the workshop. They talk about recent projects, tool mishaps, upcoming jobs, and technical details such as speeds, feeds, and...
04.27.2024
The Shop of Theseus -- Ep. 78
In this episode Harrison recounts the challenges he's facing in his machining business, including the stress of managing multiple tasks and expenses. He discusses a recent incident where a customer praised their shop's quality, pricing, and lead times compared to...
04.24.2024
Implementing Profit First in a Machine Shop -- Ep. 77
AJ sets up the Profit First System! Profit First book: https://amzn.to/3JoPK0z This podcast features a conversation between Harrison and AJ. They discuss various topics related to their work, including scheduling jobs, pricing strategies for projects, machine shop automation, and recent equipment acquisitions....
04.06.2024
More Machine Means More Work -- Ep. 76
In this episode of "Taps and Patience," AJ and Harrison discuss the challenges and successes of their machining businesses. Harrison talks about receiving an influx of new requests for quotes, leading to a busy workload for the next few weeks....
03.27.2024
3 Feet of Teflon -- Ep. 75
In this podcast, Harrison and AJ delve into the intricacies of running a machining business, sharing their recent trials and tribulations. Harrison recounts the daunting task of fulfilling a massive order of 5000 lathe parts, which required two weeks of...
03.18.2024
Trunnion Troubles --- Ep. 74
The podcast segment features AJ and Harrison discussing their recent experiences with machining and 5-axis work. Harrison shares his struggles with setting up a 5-axis machine, particularly with calibration and tramming. He mentions a program he obtained that significantly helped...
03.01.2024
Good Jobs That Just Won't Go Away -- Ep. 73
On the seventy-third episode of "Taps and Patience," hosts AJ and Harrison dive into their recent machining and manufacturing adventures. With upbeat music setting the tone, they discuss their experiences, challenges, and recent projects. AJ shares his struggle with a...
02.26.2024
Low Moments and Hard Weeks -- Ep. 72
Harrison and AJ both have rough weeks. Harrison is annoyed with Xometry, and AJ is buried in work. https://www.patreon.com/TapsAndPatience --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tapsandpatience/support
02.15.2024
The Haas Tech doesn't like Snow -- Ep. 71
Harrison has issues getting A Haas tech to come start up his machine. AJ doesn't mourn the Tormach. Floormats are nice. We got our first Patreon, and Harrison tries to design the Milling version of a Benchy. Tools: Torque Wrench Adapter ER40:...
02.15.2024
New Shop and No More Tormach! -- Ep. 70
Harrison and AJ, discuss various topics including their experiences with their respective shops and recent activities. Harrison talks about his exhaustion due to moving his shop and the excitement and stress of setting up a new space. He mentions getting...
02.03.2024
Debt and the Machine Shop -- Ep.69
Good debt, Bad Debt, and Ugly Debt Sorry for releasing this one late! It failed to upload and I didn't realize it! https://www.patreon.com/TapsAndPatience --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tapsandpatience/support
01.25.2024
Paperless Parts is Expensive -- Ep. 68
This Podcast discusses various topics related to machining, including a machine breakdown, ordering spare parts, and business decisions. The AJ mentions an incident with a broken belt on a machine, the need for spare parts, and the decision to sell...
01.20.2024
Machine Delays --- Ep. 67
AJ and Harrison discuss various topics related to their machining experiences. They touch upon issues such as delays in machine deliveries, challenges with cold weather affecting shop temperatures, and the intricacies of machining brass parts. The conversation also delves into...
01.12.2024
Fixture Fiascos and 5-Axis Fantasies -- Ep. 66
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...
12.28.2023
Christmas Party! --- Ep. 65
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/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tapsandpatience/support
12.13.2023
Learning to Focus
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...
12.04.2023
Wear Comp and Silly Parts
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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tapsandpatience/support
11.23.2023
No More Turkey
gobble gobble https://www.patreon.com/TapsAndPatience --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tapsandpatience/support
11.20.2023
Hot Take: Lean Isn't for Everyone
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...
11.12.2023
I'm a Jobshop, You are a Jobshop, Everyone is a Jobshop Now!
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...
11.03.2023
AJ Sold DTE
Yup, Really --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tapsandpatience/support
10.27.2023
New Mills, Plural?
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...
10.21.2023
Oops This Was Last Weeks Episode
Just read the title --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tapsandpatience/support
10.05.2023
Haas Demo Day
Harrison goes on a trip, and our voice transcription didn't work, so we can't have ChatGPT write our episode description today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tapsandpatience/support
09.28.2023
Machining Challenges and a New Tooling Venture
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...
09.26.2023
Fabtech and Harrison is Swamped
The title says it all! Also our auto-transcript didn't work, and I don't remember what we talked about
09.19.2023
Uriel Eisen - Austere Manufacturing
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 --- Support this...
09.07.2023
Ken from Flux Workholding and Robertson Custom Creations
In this episode we talk with Ken about purchasing Flux Workholding! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tapsandpatience/support
08.31.2023
Dylan From Proteum Machining
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...
08.29.2023
Oops, We Missed Our One-Year Anniversary
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 --- Support this podcast:...
08.18.2023
Curt from Confounded Machine!
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,...
08.11.2023
Spindle? I hardly know her
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...
08.08.2023
Feeling Syily
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....
08.02.2023
Machine Improvements
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...
07.27.2023
Benjamin from Black Fox Machining
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...
07.12.2023
Cerven Solutions Again!
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...
07.08.2023
Bigger Buildings and Kentucky Fried Bandsaw
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...
06.30.2023
Profit First
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...
06.22.2023
Sheet Metal Dies and Carabiners are Murder
In this episode, join AJ and Harrison as they discuss the challenges and progress in their projects. From dealing with tool breakages to modifying fixtures and working with different materials, AJ shares the ups and downs of their recent endeavors....
06.16.2023
Internal (and External) Stresses
In this episode both AJ and Harrison struggle with material movement. Harrison's material movement is due to thermal stresses, while AJ's is due to internal material stresses being released during machining. Both hosts are also just generally stressed as business...
06.09.2023
So Far Behind, So Far
Harrison and AJ are very worn out, Harrison gets his largest PO to date, and AJ struggles to make carabiners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tapsandpatience/support
06.01.2023
The Grind
In this podcast episode, Harrison and AJ discuss their recent experiences with tools and projects. They talk about purchasing titanium tools, breaking and replacing parts, and exploring different drill options. One of the hosts shares a success story about a...
05.28.2023
Breaking Taps Again or Something
In this episode AJ and Harrison talk about something interesting and machining related I'm sure. AJ is on vacation and posting this late, and doesn't remember what happened in the episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tapsandpatience/support
05.11.2023
This Is The Other Half --- Part 2
Woops! Technical difficulties on the last one. Here is the remainder of that episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tapsandpatience/support
05.09.2023
I Know That It Randomly Ends - Part 1
This podcast randomly ends in the middle due to a blue-screen on AJ's computer. But don't worry, we'll have the rest tomorrow. In this podcast episode, the hosts are discussing the possibility of selling a Tormach machine to pay off...

What's Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast about?

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Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast episodes:

(FIXED) Stop Teaching Manual Machining -- Ep. 84

More Tooling Troubles --- Ep. 83

ADHD + Engineer = Machinist | Ep.82

Pricing Precision Parts --- ep.81

Make Parts Faster, But Also Not Slower -- Ep. 80

The New Theme Music Almost Killed Harrison - Ep. 79

The Shop of Theseus -- Ep. 78

Implementing Profit First in a Machine Shop -- Ep. 77

More Machine Means More Work -- Ep. 76

3 Feet of Teflon -- Ep. 75

Trunnion Troubles --- Ep. 74

Good Jobs That Just Won't Go Away -- Ep. 73

Low Moments and Hard Weeks -- Ep. 72

The Haas Tech doesn't like Snow -- Ep. 71

New Shop and No More Tormach! -- Ep. 70

Debt and the Machine Shop -- Ep.69

Paperless Parts is Expensive -- Ep. 68

Machine Delays --- Ep. 67

Fixture Fiascos and 5-Axis Fantasies -- Ep. 66

Christmas Party! --- Ep. 65

Learning to Focus

Wear Comp and Silly Parts

No More Turkey

Hot Take: Lean Isn't for Everyone

I'm a Jobshop, You are a Jobshop, Everyone is a Jobshop Now!

AJ Sold DTE

New Mills, Plural?

Oops This Was Last Weeks Episode

Haas Demo Day

Machining Challenges and a New Tooling Venture

Fabtech and Harrison is Swamped

Uriel Eisen - Austere Manufacturing

Ken from Flux Workholding and Robertson Custom Creations

Dylan From Proteum Machining

Oops, We Missed Our One-Year Anniversary

Curt from Confounded Machine!

Spindle? I hardly know her

Feeling Syily

Machine Improvements

Benjamin from Black Fox Machining

Cerven Solutions Again!

Bigger Buildings and Kentucky Fried Bandsaw

Profit First

Sheet Metal Dies and Carabiners are Murder

Internal (and External) Stresses

So Far Behind, So Far

The Grind

Breaking Taps Again or Something

This Is The Other Half --- Part 2

I Know That It Randomly Ends - Part 1

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