Parts Department

By Justin Brouillette & Jem Freeman

Justin Brouillette (Portland CNC) & Jem Freeman (Like Butter) discuss CNC machines, their product design and manufacturing businesses, and every kind of tool that they fancy.

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How many episodes does Parts Department have?

The podcast currently has 155 episodes available.

Parts Department episodes:

October 01, 2024112 - Wax Dipper Script Job
Jem and Justin chat about Rhino AI scripting, packaging, CNC maintenance, and business analysis. They discuss machine troubles, vibration reduction, and new tools. The duo ponders business growth and laments missing IMTS.
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GPT-4o Rhino script, 🤡 Claude Sonnet 3.5
Vevor Creaser
Packaging talk, making our own packaging
Masso CNC conversions
Loose wires
Machine servicing
Preventative maintenance
IT manager Jem, fixing all the things
Main CNC PC down
Hydraulic holder much less vibration
Uncomfortable sense when things are going well
SWOT analysis of our businesses
How to take the next steps?
IMTS FOMO
New O Flute Tools - Aluminum

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HOSTS
Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links

Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
...more
55min
September 24, 2024111 - Dreaming of Automation
Justin and Jem talk shop every week, discussing their small manufacturing businesses, automation opportunities, AI coding tools and what might be wrong with Jem's machinist rabbit.
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DISCUSSED:
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Hydraulic Holder
Amazing automation video (send us more)
UR Cobot Woodshop integration
Talking Robots here
Justin IMTS 2024 Recap video
Fusion scripting success
AI Inception
Cursor AI
Dall-E two years on, Sep '22 to Sep '24
KittaParts 2D Configurator now with musak
01-preview coding trials
60 second reasoning
ChatGPT 01-mini most impressive single shot response
All failed
GPT4o multi-shot refinement worked

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HOSTS
Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links
Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
...more
35min
September 17, 2024110 - IMTS: (Cheap) Cobots took our jobs
Jem and Justin recap IMTS, exploring cutting-edge manufacturing tech and creative habits. They dive into industry developments, from innovative cobots to lights-out machining. The duo also discusses software updates, sales updates and Justin's surprising new machine interest.
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IMTS
Dating your creative self
Twyla Tharp - The Creative Habit
Community connections
Cheap Cobot Robot - Igus ReBel
Justin needs a lathe!
Lights Out & Zap - UMC 500 with 25 unique parts Cobot Loaded

PO issues continue, deposit paid
Social media vacay
Wax dipping ice rink
Depth of wax untested

Software Corner
Friction with SimTheory
New OpenAI O1 models
iOS 18 updates

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Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links

Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
...more
50min
September 10, 2024109 - Open the Pricing Kimono
Jem & Justin talk about dealing with problematic clients who like to push small businesses around, the wins of a profit first weekly distribution cycle and Justin's plan for IMTS.
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DISCUSSED:
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Bad customer service practices
Purchase order bullies
PF weekly cycle 📈
Numi
Soulver
New timber trials
wax dipper
deep fryer
IMTS - millions of square feet of hotdogs
LB Studio Sale
Gorgias?
Clickup
Next Secret Show Topic - send us questions?

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HOSTS
Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links
Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
...more
41min
September 03, 2024108 - The Power Stroker 9000
Jem and Justin chat about AI tools, workshop equipment, and the future of social media. They ponder business management systems and dream about humanoid robots in their shops.
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DISCUSSED:
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ChatGPT sauce
New Saw, no more OP0 - Jet HVBS-712
What's missing/broken from your current ERP? Send us a note!
Humanoid bots, cheaper than cobots

Where to after Instagram?
Forming a connection
Is Patreon the future of the internet?
nest.pdxcnc.com

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Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links

Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
...more
44min
August 27, 2024107 - Power down, profits up
Jem and Justin chat about configurator orders, HSK holders, and motivation. They cover software changes, AI advancements, and Profit First financial updates. The pair touches on creativity, skating, and the concept of play.
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DISCUSSED:
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4 config orders in a week ❗️
HSK 63F Holders in-process
How many times per week do you have 'stuff this' thoughts?
Motivation, direction.
Power Dump
Skating and creativity
Andy Anderson
Play

Software corner
Dumped Adobe and ChatGPT
Crawling back to Lightroom
Capture One
SimTheory AI
Flux
iOS 18 transcription promise
So ready for AI Siri
Config DIY a year later - GeoCities here we come!

PF
Added Timing and Capital / Repairs Investment accounts
Sofa accounting
6 months in report from LB
Xero vs 'real' numbers

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HOSTS
Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links

Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
...more
45min
August 20, 2024106 - Automate or bust
Today’s episode is packed! We talk about the latest configurator update, the future of automated CAM, and how to streamline job shop quoting. Plus, a shoutout to the “Manufacturing Spaces” podcast with Carl Bass and AMA on customer journeys, soft jaws, and the rise of 3D printed homewares. Got insights for IMTS? Share them with us!
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DISCUSSED:
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Jam Packed today
Getting my ass kicked
Configurator update?
Ask: if going to IMTS, what are you seeing?

New Podcast: Mfg Spaces - Carl Bass
Fusion godfather, CEO of AD
DFM tool 👏
Automated CAM (obvi but what does that mean for jobs ?)
How do we automate router work?
Job shop work needs automated quoting. Wasting WAY too much valuable time.
Engineers and designers learn better faster with instant tools (quotes, DFM)
integrated data in model files - drawings are silly when we have “perfect models that are just missing how far from the model they can go”
Carl - “it’s like if you feed your dog then pick up the shit and try to figure out what you fed your dog”

AMA
Patrick - I’d love to hear the difference or similarities between the “customer journey” at PDX CNC vs LB. What’s the customer service experience, ya know?
Dylan - On a scale of 1-10 how much do you like softjaws, and why did you say 1?
debrisbrooms - You magically receive 1000 sq/ft to your shop. What do you do with it?
astonjcreative - For Jem Tymbr and Justin increase of 3d printed homewares and their longevity
Alex (masterbowater) - configurations!

Andy Anderson interview on Hawk vs Wolf

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Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links

Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
...more
50min
August 06, 2024105 - Lust has been reactivated
Jem and Justin explore the quirky world of tape machines, share tips on optimizing online stores, and get excited about the latest 3D printing technologies. They also chat about keeping a healthy work-life balance and the fun chaos of running a bustling workshop.
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DISCUSSED:
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Paper tape packaging - Repair Job
Olympics - Rugby womens 7s
Women's Road Cycling winner
Table Tennis
So bored of socials
Opal
CRO couch time
So far behind on quote it's embarrassing
How are leads being generated in Quotient?
Zapier
Tumbling timber parts
Systems!?
PS2 Progress
International Conversations
IMTS

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HOSTS
Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links

Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
...more
52min
July 30, 2024104 - D Grade Gucci Board
Jem and Justin chat about product development progress, a new sticker & tape vendor, and the "Pumpkin Plan." They discuss Jem's bottleneck issues, web sales, and the need for conversion rate optimisation. Plus, updates on Pencil Sharpener 2, KittaParts, ArmorCore, and Like Butter's Quoting Calculator.
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DISCUSSED:
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Development Humming
Pumpkin Plan
New Sticker Tape Provider
E-myth Franchisability
Bottleneck Jem - too reliant on
Too much custom work balance
Web slooooooow down 57% YOY
Not making time for conversion rate optimisation
Shut down CNC SEO
PS2 progress
KittaParts materials change challenge
ArmorCore
Like Butter's Quoting Calculator

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HOSTS
Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links

Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
...more
42min
July 23, 2024103 - No Wuckas
Jem and Justin celebrate using Profit First bonuses to pay off loans and hitting 130 days with 88% success! They chat about international KittaParts plans, new dowel stock, and reaching 150k monthly with minimal social input. Plus, insights on Google Zero and finding your core audience.
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DISCUSSED:
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Danny Meyer, “Customers are not always right, they just need to be heard”
Got me again
used PF bonus to pay off loan 💪
130 days of PF 88% success
International KittaParts plans
New dowel stock incoming
Extruder
6 weeks of low input socials and still 150k monthly reach
Google Zero - Where is your core audience?

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HOSTS
Jem Freeman
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Like Butter | Instagram | More Links
Justin Brouillette
Portland, Oregon, USA
PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
...more
34min

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How many episodes does Parts Department have?

The podcast currently has 155 episodes available.

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