The Lone Machinists

This week on The Lone Machinists, Jamie and Curt spiral (responsibly) through ultra-paranoid RAID backups, fiber lines getting excavated into oblivion in South Africa, and the launch of the brand-new Noughtical Workholding Shopify store. We dive into mirrored drives, M-Discs, offsite backups, and why losing your childhood photos is a trauma you only need once. Then things escalate: Haas machines booting up with ads, ChatGPT hallucinating wiring diagrams, gimbals doing unnecessary 360° flips, and the very real possibility that we're speed-running the darkest timeline. It's machining, media, marketing, mild conspiracy, and a healthy dose of "just hold it properly" — all in one episode. Links Discussed: * Noughtical Work Holding: https://www.noughticalwh.com/ * Easily Replaceable USB-C Port Spawned By EU Laws: https://hackaday.com/2026/02/26/easily-replaceable-usb-c-port-spawned-by-eu-laws/ The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ * https://www.noughticalwh.com/ * Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/

This week on The Lone Machinist, the "Original Kurt" returns to reclaim his throne (or at least a guest spot) as we welcome Jon Dillehay from 2SM Performance and Engine Trix. We dive deep into the mechanical prowess required to maintain a garage-based empire, the tragedy of the Harbor Freight bandsaw graveyard, and why Jamie is currently machining at a feed rate of "boobs millimeters per minute". In this episode, we tackle the hard-hitting questions, such as: Can Curt actually read?  Is John a psychic? How many bandsaws is too many? Why are anodizers the devil? The Garage Dream: Waking up at 2:00 a.m. to the sound of money (and Shopify notifications), sipping coffee in a bathrobe, and turning on a phase converter while the rest of the neighborhood sleeps. Whether you're here for the two-stroke engine talk, the "dust maker" end mill that evaporates aluminium, or Curt's latest obsession with self-hosting his photos to escape the cloud, there's something for every machinist who's ever felt alone with their machines. Links Discussed: * Hofmann and Vratny: https://hitech.co.za/products/hofmann-and-vratny * Engine Trix: https://www.enginetrix.com/ * Mini Monster: https://minimonster.ca/ The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jon: * https://www.instagram.com/2smperformance * https://www.2smperformance.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/

Welcome to the Loan Machines Podcast, also known as the Schrödinger's Guest Episode, where we ponder whether John is actually joining us or remains a ghost in the machine. In a harrowing turn of events, Curt recounts his battle with a porcelain ramekin that nearly claimed his eye during a routine oatmeal delivery for his rats—proving that while he wears safety glasses in the shop all day, the kitchen is a lawless wasteland. Meanwhile, Jamie has declared "open season" on expired patents to launch his Nautical Workholding line, including the new Keel Clamps and a control panel he is wiring with exclusively blue wire to ensure maximum "savage" confusion for anyone attempting to troubleshoot it later. Between reviews of the DC Collet system and its unexpected flex, we dive into the quest for acetone-resistant archival ink for the perfect pen refill and the logistics of punching half a million nails "for her pleasure" on an eccentric press. Whether you are here for the debate on "piss plastic" (Ultem), the shocking logarithmic power of 30W lasers, or Curt's four-year-old's deep dive into classic Pokémon, we've got you covered. Links Discussed: * Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs_UgsQg7Vs/?igsh=MzhnMGEwaTU5MzZz The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/

Buckle up for another episode of the Lone Machines Podcast, where we discuss the fine line between professional machining and absolute shop chaos. In this episode, Jamie recounts his harrowing experience performing spindle surgery with tweezers to float solder into a corroded via—all because his probe decided to quit after being "slightly squished" at 12,000 RPM. He also explains how he's balancing a 700-enclosure production run with a new side hustle: serving as a personal chauffeur for his mother-in-law, conveniently timed to 18-minute machine cycles. Curt shares his plan to escape the "brain-sucking algorithm" of Instagram by building a custom media site powered by RSS, ensuring his content reaches humans instead of robots. He also reviews his latest purchase: a 90-centimeter parabolic softbox that has effectively turned his garage into the brightest spot on Earth. Whether you're here for the 3D printing drama, the AliExpress turbo scams, or the tax-deductible commercial vehicles, we've got you covered. Links Discussed: * Grimsmo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSNo8pVeSZs * ano video: https://youtu.be/btjaRaaXCBM?si=oC3BU-5KsRTT69S8 * Story Telling Is Important: https://youtu.be/Ayhk9HXvZEE?si=m8-AT_ZkVfoX3rLi The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/

In this episode of The Loan Machinist, Jamie and Curt dive into the chaotic reality of running a machine shop while battling the elements and outdated technology. Jamie recounts a rough Monday in South Africa where 30mm of rain and a lightning strike claimed a workshop monitor, while his wife "swore at him" over comments regarding his machine's nicknames. Meanwhile, Curt reveals his seizure-inducing Home Assistant automation that flashes every light in the workshop the moment a delivery driver touches his walkway. The duo discusses the "magic" of VS Code and the necessity of adding dates to post-processors to stop the confusion of "reposting the same program". They also explore the merits of Grip CNC for spindle grippers, which Jamie claims can turn a two-day programming nightmare into a ten-minute breeze. Finally, Jamie explains why he pays a bean counter to handle his financials: "If I do it, I'm going to jail". Whether you are here for the Pi 5 case talk or the Bridgerton rage-bait, this episode is packed with shop talk and shenanigans Links Discussed: * Smart lathe response to Caleeys cans: https://youtu.be/xt2YxyMm-9o?si=y9kEQaJ4TSfzd4pC   [https://youtu.be/xt2YxyMm-9o?si=y9kEQaJ4TSfzd4pC] * Maritool adjustable runout hydraulic sleeves: https://www.maritool.com/Collets-And-Sleeves-Hydraulic-and-Milling-Chuck-Sleeves-Adjustable-Runout-Hydraulic-Sleeves/c21_913_1888/index.html      [https://www.maritool.com/Collets-And-Sleeves-Hydraulic-and-Milling-Chuck-Sleeves-Adjustable-Runout-Hydraulic-Sleeves/c21_913_1888/index.html] The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/

In this episode of the Lone Machinist Podcast, Jamie and Curt dive head-first into shop chaos, questionable safety decisions, and machines that just won't stop printing money. Jamie introduces the Bukkake Blaster 7000, a new coolant manifold upgrade that blasts hardcore, while Curt reflects on the joy of a machine running nonstop for hours—hot, moist, and perfectly intolerant from the first part to the last. Along the way, they cover long-run machining, thermal stability, laser mishaps, intrusive pneumatic ideas, and why sometimes the correct fix is simply unplugging the wire. There's also a surprise structural failure, a wall that absolutely "didn't need to be there," and a healthy reminder that lasers do not care about your eyesight—no matter how confident you feel in the moment. Machining, lasers, money printers, and safety third. Just another day in the shop. Links Discussed: * smart lathe: https://youtu.be/on5yTSBz2tM?si=cNUjLE2XIThAa24l   [https://youtu.be/on5yTSBz2tM?si=cNUjLE2XIThAa24l] * a1 changer: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005010477325746.html   [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005010477325746.html] * Tiny Trains: https://youtu.be/DlL3AunnM_I?si=TbpS-hlauXLah6-R     [https://youtu.be/DlL3AunnM_I?si=TbpS-hlauXLah6-R] The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/

In this episode of the Loan Machines Podcast, Jamie and Curt bounce between small wins and absolute disasters in the shop. Jamie dives into poking around a PLC "just to see how hard it could be," accidentally saving himself hundreds of dollars and making his machine do exactly what he wants. Curt, meanwhile, declares war on an inkjet printer in the name of responsibility… and loses badly. Along the way, they talk garage "statues" that never move, clearing mental clutter by throwing things out, fiber lasers and why they're terrifyingly cool, and why some projects really should've gone in the bin years ago. It's shop talk, light swearing, questionable decisions, and the kind of stories that only happen when you try to fix things yourself. Links Discussed: * Jet trains: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h4lLYmFtgY   [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4h4lLYmFtgY] * Slow Mo Guys - Virtual Boy: https://youtu.be/jW7M8H99x7Y?si=aw0EbklFztmt6S8b * Brother horizontal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwvuYcKNcZ0   [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwvuYcKNcZ0] * GTEL Train: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXXi3siVA_Q   [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXXi3siVA_Q] The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/

In this episode of the Loan Machinist Podcast, Jamie and Curt dive into fixing machining problems from opposite sides of the planet, building spindle grippers for unattended automation, and discovering exactly how much force is too much force. Along the way, Jamie accidentally starts a small fire, Curt fights Windows' refusal to stay awake, and both agree that modern operating systems might just be adware in disguise. Expect deep machining talk, real-world automation lessons, AliExpress economics, and the unexpected debut of the "butt plug driver." Links Discussed: * Canada's lumber may go metric: https://youtu.be/V6HCKamszmw?si=49bLKRiOoZsR5SEz   [https://youtu.be/V6HCKamszmw?si=49bLKRiOoZsR5SEz] * mega grip: https://www.maritool.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=mega+grip * curts tumbler:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8Y3pJM1VEA          [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8Y3pJM1VEA] The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/

In this year-end wrap-up episode of The Lone Machinist, Jamie and Curt unpack the wins, losses, and lessons of 2025 while looking ahead to 2026. From broken thread mills and tool break detection paranoia to shop layout upgrades, anchor point workflows, and the mental inertia of one-man shops, this conversation is packed with practical insights and plenty of laughs. They dig into why small annoyances matter more than big purchases, debate the true ROI of sticker printers, dream about overbuilt anodizing setups, and agree that sometimes the smartest move is just making life easier. If you've ever driven the struggle bus, overthought a workflow, or bought a tool just to remove friction, this one's for you. Links Discussed: * cheap lathe video (must watch): https://youtu.be/h-8BlX8pxAg?si=inSjol-Yo5pNf5Sm * Fiber Laser Coin Video: https://youtu.be/p-GXAnlnAxg?si=sya0FS2GEpWEKJDX  [https://youtu.be/p-GXAnlnAxg?si=sya0FS2GEpWEKJDX] * Local Raspberry Pi AI: https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/whisper-qwen3-mellotts/         [https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/whisper-qwen3-mellotts/] The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/

This week on The Lone Machinist, Jamie and Curt catch up after a chaotic end to the year that included sick days, machine crashes, voltage gremlins, and at least one deeply buried electrical landmine. They break down how being a few volts out of spec can derail an entire shop, why automation math is often more depressing than helpful, and what happens when Fusion gives you just enough confidence to crash a machine. There's also talk of tool changers, transformers, misprinted wiring diagrams, and why machines love to misbehave right before the holidays. If you've ever trusted a setup because it "ran fine last time," this episode is for you. Links Discussed: * Cheap lathe video (must watch): https://youtu.be/h-8BlX8pxAg?si=inSjol-Yo5pNf5Sm * Train book link: https://craftsmanshipmuseum.com/artisan/kozo-hiraoka/   [https://craftsmanshipmuseum.com/artisan/kozo-hiraoka/] * BixAxe Lottery Miner:  https://bitaxe.org/         [https://bitaxe.org/] The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/

In this canned episode of The Lone Machinist, Jamie and Curt go full laser-brain and unapologetically geek out over CO₂ lasers as shop support tools — specifically for packaging. From hacked-up K40s and DIY laser builds to cutting foam, cardboard, MDF, acrylic, sandpaper, and occasionally setting things on fire, they break down why lasers quietly become one of the most valuable machines in a modern shop. The conversation drifts through parametric packaging, origami-grade box design, why cardboard is terrifying, why bubble wrap is the devil, and why making your own packaging still beats outsourcing — even when it absolutely shouldn't. They also cover diode vs CO₂ vs fiber lasers, bed-of-nails workholding, extraction mistakes, dying laser tubes, LightBurn evangelism, and the harsh reality of competing with retirees charging five cents a minute. If you've ever thought "maybe I should get a laser," this episode will convince you — and then warn you why you probably shouldn't. Links Discussed: * LightBurn: https://lightburnsoftware.com/ * OpenBuilds: https://builds.openbuilds.com/        [https://builds.openbuilds.com/] The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/

In this episode, Jamie and Curt dismantle some of the biggest myths in home and garage machining. No, you don't need 100 horsepower. No, a bigger phase converter won't magically create more power. And yes, you will destroy your driveway at least once. From machine layouts and electrical realities to coolant disposal horror stories and scrap economics, this episode is a practical — and occasionally unhinged — guide to making industrial equipment behave in residential spaces. The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/

Join Curt, Jamie, and special guest Dylan as they navigate a week packed with cursed tolerances, and unhinged workholding ideas. They dive into Dylan's questionable engineering philosophies, the psychology of over-tightening everything, and why some jobs require therapy instead of tooling. Expect chaos, CNC heresy, and the kind of unfiltered commentary that should probably require a permit. Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/ Dylan: * Proteum Machining: https://www.proteummachining.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proteummach/ * Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ProteumMach * Within Tolerance Podcast: https://www.withintolerancepodcast.com [https://www.withintolerancepodcast.com/]

Join Curt and Jamie as they flirt with disaster via stainless chip-welds, rogue wave springs, and Spinderella doing witchcraft-level tolerances. They also endure pot-plant side quests, vacuum-fixture dark magic, and a Chop-o-Matic jailbreak that dumps 10 kilos of pins on the floor. Peak chaos, peak craftsmanship, peak "why are we like this?" Links Discussed: * VERY INTERSTING VIDEO: https://youtu.be/vjvudx-6RV4?si=cpjbjOhjm8xtCJDi         [https://youtu.be/vjvudx-6RV4?si=cpjbjOhjm8xtCJDi] The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/

Join Curt and Jamie as they dive into coated-tool alchemy, German cans of death, and the eternal struggle against stupid-long gauge lengths. They also unpack hydraulic holder upgrades, the Imperializer's grand return, pallet fever dreams, sublimation spray sorcery, and why making tiny brass parts is sometimes better than dealing with tool steel tantrums. It's another episode of precision, profanity, and questionable engineering philosophy — powered by short tools, long opinions, and even longer rants. Links Discussed: * Prusa Video: https://youtu.be/FG75hVA0xsw?si=kQbDsEzZRby5q0Va   [https://youtu.be/FG75hVA0xsw?si=kQbDsEzZRby5q0Va] * Blender 3D: https://www.blender.org/         [https://www.blender.org/] The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/

Join Curt and Jamie as they dive into a week of machining mayhem, including the saga of the impossible tool stick-out, eight-sided geometry gymnastics, and a near-miss crash that proves physics always wins. They also get into probe repeatability experiments, neighbor-induced noise paranoia, hand-crafted chamfers, and the eternal battle between fancy 3D toolpaths and good old common sense. It's another episode of chatter, chaos, and questionable overhangs — held together by coffee, carbide, and pure stubbornness. Links Discussed: * Michael Reeves gaslighting ai: https://youtube.com/shorts/WP5_XJY_P0Q?si=IUFpwV_guSkmgj3r   [https://youtube.com/shorts/WP5_XJY_P0Q?si=IUFpwV_guSkmgj3r] * electronic lead screw: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009697369216.html        [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009697369216.html] The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/

Join Curt and Jamie as they discuss their week, including Spinderella's royal crown upgrade, the great ABS hoard, Brick Shit House's tournament domination, and Fondler 2's triumphant debut. They also dive into AI-assisted customer service, VFD tuning woes, round-bar philosophy, and why every shop should have bathroom SOPs. It's another week of chaos, craftsmanship, and coolant fumes, with a touch of royalty. Links Discussed: * Once we were Spacemen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdcjiLEtcVM  [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdcjiLEtcVM] * Local AI: https://localai.io/   [https://localai.io/] * Self-Centering Vices (AliExpress): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008804700687.html      [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008804700687.html] The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/

Join Curt and Jamie as they discuss their week, including topics such as Bertha's farewell move, the Coolant Flood Disaster, Carl's lucky retrofit, Spinderella's VFD woes, and why admin work might just be the real horror show. Links Discussed: * Jamie's phase converter: https://arcweld.co.za/phase-converter-single-three-phas [https://arcweld.co.za/phase-converter-single-three-phase/] * Wild DIY CNC: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSuntravel   [https://www.youtube.com/@TheSuntravel] * M66: https://linuxcnc.org/docs/devel/html/gcode/m-code.html#mcode:m66   [https://linuxcnc.org/docs/devel/html/gcode/m-code.html#mcode:m66] * Mediocre maker syil x4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC6kKlsh2sQ&t=638s        [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bC6kKlsh2sQ&t=638s] The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/

Join Curt and Jamie as they discuss their week, including topics such as Retrofitting Spinderella, Phase Converters, and Fancier tool options.. Links Discussed: * Delta EMI Filter: https://www.deltaww.com/en-US/products/EMI-Filters/ALL/      [https://www.deltaww.com/en-US/products/EMI-Filters/ALL/] The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/

Join Curt and Jamie as they discuss their week, including topics such as The Arival of Spinderella, the magic of the Siemens Oscilliscope, and the frustration of Facebook Scams. Links Discussed: * Star gazing binoculars: https://www.analogsky.co/   [https://www.analogsky.co/] * Alternative Camera Firmware: https://thingino.com/   [https://thingino.com/] * fudion for linux: https://github.com/cryinkfly/Autodesk-Fusion-360-for-Linux    [https://github.com/cryinkfly/Autodesk-Fusion-360-for-Linux] The Lone Machinist: * Website: https://thelonemachinists.com/ * Bonus Content: https://thelonemachinists.com/#bonus-content * Merch: https://www.jspeceng.com/online-store * Patreon: https://patreon.com/TheLoneMachinists Need Work Done? Check out Subtract Manufacturing at: https://subtractmanufacturing.com/ Want to try out Toolpath [https://toolpath.com/]? Give it a go and get 10% off by using the code TLM10 at checkout: https://toolpath.com/ Jamie: * http://instagram.com/jspec_engineering * https://www.jspeceng.com/ Curt: * https://www.instagram.com/confoundedmachine/ * https://www.confoundedmachine.com/