In the podcast, Harrison and his guest Kurt discuss their experiences managing their respective businesses, including challenges with workload and production, as they navigate through staffing and equipment changes. Kurt shares insights on his focus on automation and product development, particularly his desire to create complex mechanical puzzles, while Harrison highlights his approach to customer relations and continuous improvement of processes in his machining work. Both express the importance of community and sharing knowledge in the machining industry, emphasizing that their success is rooted in addressing customer needs and maintaining high-quality standards.

In this episode of the Taps Patients podcast, AJ and Harrison discuss their busy weeks, with AJ working on a new lathe program and Harrison managing a production job involving titanium razor blade heads. They also talk about recent challenges related to coolant management in their machines and the difficulties of using specific tools for tight tolerances and other machining tasks. Finally, the two reflect on the hiring process for a new employee, emphasizing the need to build a supportive system for training and skill development within their growing business.

In the 109th episode of "Taps and Patients," hosts AJ and Harrison discuss their hectic schedules balancing teaching and running machine shops, highlighting AJ's experiences grading papers and dealing with long commutes. Harrison shares insights on the busy state of his shop, including challenges with production deadlines and the financial strain from large jobs, while expressing a need for employee support and automation. The duo also touches on advice for aspiring shop owners, emphasizing the importance of financial management, the impact of good tooling on production efficiency, and the benefits of community support in their machining endeavors.https://patreon.com/c/tapsandpatience

Seems like episode numbers got all sorts of mixed up, please bear with us while we work through it!Also seems like AJ's camera decided to die about 2 minutes in...In the latest episode of Taps and Patients, hosts AJ and Harrison discuss their busy months filled with machining projects, including a large order and challenges with workholding and tool selection. Harrison shares insights on optimizing machine settings to improve production efficiency, while AJ reveals plans for developing new products and automating processes with a 3D-printed spindle gripper. They appreciate their Patreon supporters and discuss plans for future engagements, including potential live streams and collaborations to enhance the podcast and community interaction.https://www.patreon.com/tapsandpatience

In the latest episode of "Taps the Patience," hosts AJ and Harrison discuss recent upgrades and challenges faced in their respective shops, including Harrison's new professional streaming setup and the completion of a major machine installation. They dive into technical aspects of machine operation, such as optimizing cycle times and addressing issues with part clamping, while also reflecting on their busy schedules and the impact of new projects on their workflows. The episode concludes with community engagement, thanks to their Patreon supporters, and plans for an upcoming open house event, emphasizing the importance of networking within their machining community.https://patreon.com/tapsandpatience

In the 106th episode of "Taps and Patience," AJ and Harrison discuss their busy machines and the upcoming open house event at Harrison's shop. They share experiences about their workflows, the challenges of finding balance between one-off custom and repeat production work, and thoughts on industry trends, including the impact of automation and AI. Additionally, they address listener questions about machine purchasing decisions and the balance between sports and hobbies, while emphasizing the importance of finding a niche and adapting to customer needs.

The whole gang is here! This week we do our annual Christmas episdoe with the Patreons!

Harrison broke his 5th axis after re-posting some old code with a incorrect WCS Set

In the 101st episode of Taps and Patience, hosts AJ and Harrison discuss their recent challenges and progress in their respective machining businesses, including equipment issues and project setbacks. Harrison shares a series of struggles with machine alignment and production deadlines, while AJ updates on his new Tormach machine and the difficulties he faced during its setup and initial jobs. They also touch on topics such as tool holders, air filtration systems, and their new teaching roles, as well as the importance of continuous improvement in their shops.

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