THAT STINGS. Verbal agreements feel warm and fuzzy at first but have nasty side effects. While it feels awkward to request a written agreement from a friend or a service provider you've worked with before, be assured; there are far worse consequences.

"Free is the most expensive price you could ever pay for something." Offering "blem" products at a discount to the public initially sounded like the obvious thing to do; however, when customers started relying on blems instead of purchasing a full priced product, it robs your business.

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas...including an Urban Technical Gear pen. That means, someone's in the market for a new pen--eagerly awaiting the commencement of SAGA production.

Nerding Out Level: Business Operation The guys discuss the benefits of FREIGHT SHIPPING.

Alarm Bells The anodizer discovers corrosion on the fixture plates. Will the plates be saved? More importantly, can the SMW team solve the mystery?

After a day-long bearing cage setup, GK is rearing and ready to make tons of them...but there's a problem: Tiny way oil tank runs out way too fast. Production screeches to a halt during the night and at daybreak, with half of the expected quantity in hand, the guys formulate possible solutions for keeping that oil level in check.

Linear Scales and Servo PID Loops Anyone know how it works? Saunders is curious to find out whether the scales or the servo's loops take precedence.

ERP. DO YOU EVEN KANBAN, BRO? If you think procurement is the same as purchasing, think again. Grimsmo continues to utilize ProShop for purchase orders while Saunders scratches his head at his current kanban problem.