In the 86th episode of "Taps and Patience," AJ and Harrison kick off with a humorous recount of AJ's recent mishap involving his phone. AJ describes how he accidentally bent his phone while setting up parts for machining, turning it into a "taco" shape. The incident happened while he was watching YouTube videos and setting a tool on his mill, which led to an unexpected rapid movement that crushed his phone. This leads to a discussion about AJ's plans to replace his phone and his temporary enjoyment of being phone-free.

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The conversation shifts to Harrison, who updates listeners on the sudden interest in his Tormach machine. Harrison shares that he has received inquiries from three potential buyers in one day, a significant change from the previous lack of interest. He also mentions the challenges of balancing his current workload, as his shop went from having no work to being overloaded with jobs. Harrison discusses his preference for a Speedio machine over a Doosan, despite his cousin's preference for a 40-taper machine, due to the Speedio's capabilities for light, fast cuts.

Towards the end of the episode, Harrison talks about the implications of a local shop closing down. This closure could lead to more work for his business in the long term but has temporarily reduced their workload as their main customer acquired a large inventory of parts. Harrison also shares exciting news about a new customer who has given him a substantial order, with the potential for an ongoing high-volume contract. This development underscores the need for diverse machining equipment to handle both small, high-volume parts and larger, more complex components.