Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast

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 time, fixing counter bores, and dealing with mistakes during the machining process. The hosts share their experiences with setting up work coordinate systems, including instances of crashing the machine due to errors in coordinate system selection. They also touch upon issues with coolant not turning on, potential power problems, and the importance of checking voltage levels. The hosts share their experiences with tool offset discrepancies, emphasizing the need for careful calibration and checking for changes in offsets. Additionally, they discuss challenges related to shop space and material storage, including the dilemma of optimizing for cash flow versus other business goals. Overall, the segment provides insights into the day-to-day challenges and problem-solving aspects of machining in a shop setting.

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 long-term project involving reverse engineering a muzzle compensator. They also touch on the progress of a pen artwork project and the recently sold-out Kickstarter campaign for coins. The hosts discuss their plans for future Kickstarter campaigns and the balance between big and small projects. Overall, it's a casual conversation about tools, projects, and business decisions.

In this episode AJ is frazzled, Harrison gets a HUGE Etsy order, and long term projects start to come to fruition. 

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. https://www.patreon.com/c/TapsAndPatience