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Brians Questions: Hello! I recently got into woodworking in part after being inspired by finding a local lumber yard and not being beholden to the big orange box. I've realized my next step is to figure out a planing method - the wood I buy is rough sawn, and I'm not in a position to buy a planer or jointer given the size of my garage shop/price constraints. I've done some research on hand planes and plan to start experimenting with some used/refurbished ones. Do you think this is a reasonable method for small/medium projects (bookshelves and tables would be largest I'd do), or should I jump right to other methods like a router or electric planer. Thanks! Ryan Zach from Minnesota here. I heard you're in need of questions, so I figured I'd come to the rescue. My question is regarding developing and learning new techniques and skills in the shop. You guys have previously made the suggestion that when trying to learn new skills, the best approach is to take on a project which incorporates one new skill (the one you would like to learn) versus diving into a project that's going to involve several unfamiliar skills. While I think that's a great approach, my question is: how do I know when it is time to move on to another new skill? For example, if I decide I want to learn how to use dovetails, how many projects in a row should I spend focusing on that technique before progressing to learning another new one? Should I keep at it until I feel that I've mastered dovetails, or should I just practice it until I feel like I have a firm understanding of the process? Thanks again for all of your expertise and your dedication to the woodworking community at large. I eagerly anticipate each new episode. I hope all of your projects are doing well, and I hope you are doing even better. Guys Questions: Hello, I'm really enjoying the podcast—it's become one of my favorites to listen to. I appreciate how genuine and down-to-earth you all are. I'm currently building a small part-time crafting business using a Onefinity CNC and an xTool laser. For software, I use LightBurn and Carveco Maker+. I recently heard Guy talking about using his laser, and I think I've also heard you discuss CNC work in past episodes. I was curious if either of you have any advice for laser engraving softwoods like pine. I often get blotchy or inconsistent results because of the varying grain density, and I'm always looking for ways to improve my finished products. On the CNC side, I'd love to hear your thoughts on workholding methods. My spoilboard has dovetail tracks, so I use homemade clamps quite a bit. I also use double-sided tape regularly. Surprisingly, the foam double-sided tape from Dollar Tree (three rolls for $1.25) has worked far better for me than some of the CNC-specific tapes I've tried, which didn't seem to hold very well. For two-sided projects, I've also made a few fixture boards with dowel-pin locators, and those have been a huge help with alignment. I've learned that there's always something new to learn in this hobby, and I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Thanks for the great content, and keep up the awesome work! Have a great day! Kevin I'm building a round table with an x-frame base. The top 60” in diameter and 1 1/4” thick hickory. The x-frame is 37” across. I also plan on adding an apron about 3 1/2” tall to the table. I have heard more cons than pros on c-channel but would like your guys opinion on this. I definitely can't have this thing droop. Also, while I have your attention, how would you attach the apron to the top taking into account wood movement. Thanks for having a great podcast. You have helped me a number of times in the past with valuable advice. Tom Huys Questions: I have an old park bench that I rebuilt three years ago using white oak. I applied 3 coats of Minwax spar urethane over the wood, sanding with 240 grit sandpaper between coats. Now, after 3 years, the finish has failed and the wood has noticeable splintering, peeling, and bowing. While I think I can salvage the wood on the back with sanding and refinishing, the seat slats will need to be replaced. I wanted to use quarter sawn white oak, but my lumber supplier only had rift sawn white oak in stock at the time. I feel this will be adequate, but would appreciate your opinions regarding wood choice. My main question is about finishing: will I be further ahead to use a penetrating oil first, such as tung oil, before the spar urethane? Will this add to the longevity of the wood? I realize that the sun and the elements will degrade any finish over time. Thanks for what I would consider to be the top woodworking podcast available! Kurt Thank you for all your good work. As in a previous question, I am the one who makes furniture for immigrants. In your last podcast you discussed the importance of color match and grain pattern when assembling a table top. I am experimenting with a 3rd: "Feel", and would like to know your take on this. I am working with cherry so it easy to manage. I find that commercial furniture finishes, particularly on table tops are so smooth that if you close your eyes and pass your fingers over them, you can't tell it was made of wood. I have felt that the "texture" and feel of a finished top should reflect the purpose of the piece. A "boot bench" ( I live in Maine) was prepped to have a deliberate grainy feel, a hallway table was hand planed with an LN 5 set to produce medium shavings to smooth it somewhat, and finally a coffee top was hand planed to fine shavings and then finished with 1000 grit sandpaper that left a top almost glass like. The first two were finished with shellac and some wax. The last was finished with shellac and "Tried and True". Question: do you vary the prep before finishing a piece in order to convey a different "feel" to the top based on customer preference, or purpose of the piece? Do you think "feel' has a role as do "color match" and "grain"? Do you take this into consideration when doing your preps? thanks for reading this far, John Vogt Falmouth ME
We're back! All 3 of us this time. And in this week's episode, Jason hasn't done diddly squat in the shop, so he is eager to get back at it next week starting with some lumber storage organization thing. But he is fraught with fright as the OR wildfires move closer and closer to his cabin build. Mary shares a miraculous story of the wildfires in CO and her brothers house, while telling us of the tragedy that befell her latest stained glass piece. Now that Keith has finished the red oak audio desk, he hasn't done jack squat either, but he has install stories and shares details on his next project.Be sure to check out Bits & Bits at www.bitsbits.com and use coupon code MORSELS15 to save 15% on your order of router and/or CNC bits. Be sure to hit up Katz-Moses Tools at www.KMTools.com - cool tools at a fair price. If it's on their website, it's in Jonathan's apron. www.kmtools.com **And check out the new Katz Moses toolless adjustable countersink and new sharpening jig and sliding stop block. Oh, and don't forget about his new aluminum channel French Cleat system with some bad azz 3D printed accessories that lock in place!! And be sure to check out WTB Woodworking in person at 390 Pike Road, Unit 2, Huntingdon Valley, PA for lumber, slabs, woodworking tools and MORE!! Or shop online and earn yourself some Burkell bucks for every dollar you spend! Go to wtbwoodworking.com to shop online.GorillaWood Glue is the #1 most-used wood glue brand among woodworking pros! Go to gorillatough.com/shopsounds to learn more about their amazing line up of products! Gorilla. Trusted by pros, easy for everyone.The Bourbon Blade: https://www.bourbonmoth.com/shop/p/the-bourbon-blade-original-pocket-chiselIf you'd like to support us on Patreon and have access to our irreverent aftershow, you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/shopsoundspodcastYou can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and TikTok (maybe): Bourbon Moth Woodworking and Keith Johnson Woodworking and Kodamari Design
✔️ A Potential Bitcoin scenario ✔️ Has BTC entered the summer lull phase✔️ Imagine missing a +500% move because ‘it might go a bit lower'. ✔️ Bitcoin whales accumulated 66,700 BTC over 60 days✔️ All roads lead to higher.✔️ I came here for moon.✔️ Copper/gold ratio has definitely made a positive turn ✔️ BTC will most likely have one more "exciting" event lower✔️ BTC continues to bounce sideways and up✔️ $64,000 is a fire sale, $57,700 was likely the bottom. ✔️ Bitcoin Treasury Capital ($BTCB) has just launched Europe's first BTC-backed preferred stock✔️ What Does BIP110 Mean for the Lightning Network?✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/washigorira/status/2078857384433528868► https://x.com/cryptojellenl/status/2079163157483078076► https://x.com/jameseastonuk/status/2078956319726338088► https://x.com/cointelegraph/status/2079114343157846139► https://x.com/sykodelic_/status/2079089466346750304► https://x.com/ghostawyeebob/status/2079265497875353703► https://x.com/ghostawyeebob/status/2079307771904700693► https://x.com/sminston_with/status/2079217561695322412► https://x.com/jesseolson/status/2079066942338629658► https://x.com/jesseolson/status/2079016601417109585► https://x.com/seth_fin/status/2079133316440006777► https://x.com/btctreasuries/status/2079140073992520120► https://cryptobriefing.com/bitcoin-treasury-capital-europe-btc-preferred-stock/► https://x.com/ambosstech/status/2079310126024999117?► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Most machine shop owners spend twenty years learning the lesson Stone figured out before he turned 21: get great at one thing, and say no to almost everything else. He bought his first CNC at 15 to make knife handles, started taking billable work at 19, and now runs a precision shop in North Phoenix that goes after the tight-tolerance medical work a lot of shops won't touch. This one is part of our GenCNC series, and our co-host Nush, who's part of this generation herself, jumps in with the questions the rest of us wish we'd asked at that age. We get into how he actually built it: growing on cash flow and machine loans instead of outside investors, learning to program after hours with a tool and die mentor, and figuring out how to price work when you're brand new and have no idea what the market will bear. Stone's edge isn't a secret process. It's consistency, a refusal to send anything out of spec, and a willingness to take on parts he doesn't yet know how to make. He's also refreshingly honest about the parts nobody posts. The crashes, the jobs that go sideways, the days the whole thing feels like it's crumbling. His answer is mentors, a tight network of shop owners who actually pick up the phone, and the discipline to keep the lows from getting too low. Whether you're thinking about starting a shop or you've run one for thirty years, there's something here. Know where to spend money and where not to. Build a small team of people you can pay well. And find the niche where being excellent actually pays. That's making chips. What's Covered in this Episode (0:52) Kicking off another GenCNC episode with co-host Nush (1:29) Meet Stone: from reselling balisong knives and 3D printing to buying a Tormach 440 at 15 (4:21) Quitting two jobs to go all in at 19 (and quickly building a team) (6:41) Solve your biggest headache with CLA (7:50) Funding growth through profit and machine loans, not investors (11:04) Moving out of the garage and into a commercial space (12:11) Learning to program after hours with mentor John Schaefer (13:34) The art and science of quoting and pricing work (16:25) Focus on what you're good at instead of chasing every job (18:16) Why consistency and never shipping out-of-spec parts wins customers (21:45) Why young entrepreneurs need to be on LinkedIn (23:17) The opportunity gap and getting young people into manufacturing (25:27) How Stone started building his team (and who does what) (27:15) Find people who actually fit with Hire MFG Leaders (27:44) The process of hiring employees (and the paperwork that comes with it) (30:01) How saying yes to jobs you don't know how to do can pay off (32:25) It's never too late for a mentor—at any stage of your career (36:45) Success is perseverance and the mental game, not just great parts (39:44) Advice for young shop owners: know where to spend money (42:15) Expanding to a bigger building and going after big work with a VF-9 (43:20) Take your shop to the next level with DN Solutions (44:33) The five-year vision: five employees, twelve machines, automation (53:00) Why 100% inspection and a CMM are worth it Resources Mentioned ST1 Precision ProShop ERP Xometry Tormach Haas Automation Saunders Machine Works CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) Hire MFG Leaders DN Solutions Connect with Stone ST1 Precision Connect with MakingChips Website: www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube
✔️ THIS is what CAPITULATION looks like✔️ Every Bitcoin bear market has established a higher floor than the last.✔️ Bears will be punished soon.✔️ We just tested a significant level for the first time✔️ All BTC needs now is one final capitulation✔️ BTC looks great for a bullish breakout into this week.✔️ Wait for $180k and beyond.✔️ Bitcoin has bottomed.✔️ Bitcoin NEVER bottomed above the Realized Price.✔️ Drawing a big arrow on #Bitcoin chart✔️ Routing nodes continue to see rising activity on the Lightning Network✔️ Broken incentive structure behind Bitcoin treasury companies.✔️ New Hampshire is setting the standard for Bitcoin policy.✔️ Asian countries will try to get ahead of the US in crypto by passing their own versions of the CLARITY Act.✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/dmweisberger/status/2078146395458977879► https://x.com/iiicapital/status/2078087460739813785► https://x.com/gordongekko/status/2078071768124645598► https://x.com/cryptojellenl/status/2078130099954557148► https://x.com/tedpillows/status/2078125848033407289► https://x.com/cryptomichnl/status/2078446685773234349► https://x.com/jameseastonuk/status/2078168576800780417► https://x.com/ghostawyeebob/status/2078613169438625829► https://x.com/cryptorover/status/2078722251738759233► https://x.com/nebraskangooner/status/2078129378949554499► https://x.com/ambosstech/status/2078220194284216768► https://x.com/nebraskangooner/status/2078129378949554499► https://x.com/TFTC21/status/2078158785848471648► https://x.com/satoshiactfund/status/2076784876326638022► https://x.com/bitqua/status/2078822570929844247► https://www.theblock.co/post/408843/us-regulators-miss-genius-acts-one-year-deadline-for-final-stablecoin-rules?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Are you afraid to carry an affordable revolver because you think you're compromising on quality? In this episode of the Guns Podcast, Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington break down the myths surrounding budget snub-nosed revolvers. They explore whether you really need to spend $1,000+ for a reliable everyday CCW carry piece and explain why many modern, lower-cost revolvers are actually well-made, dependable tools. From the rise of CNC manufacturing to the best ways to break in your new firearm, the hosts share practical, expert-level advice on how to test, clean, and maintain your revolver to ensure it performs when you need it most. If you've been wanting a pocket revolver but have been held back by budget concerns or the fear of being judged at the range, this honest, no-nonsense conversation is for you. Key Takeaways · Modern, affordable revolvers are not 'cheap' or 'sub-premium'; they are standard-price tools that get the job done. · Advances in CNC machining have significantly narrowed the quality gap between budget and high-end firearms. · Dry-firing a new revolver hundreds of times is the most effective way to smooth out a crunchy action and uncover hidden mechanical hitches. · Never carry a new gun without range-testing it extensively; even premium guns can have quality control issues out of the box. · Don't worry about being 'judged' for carrying an entry-level brand; focus on your own competence and reliability with the platform. · If you want to customize your revolver, break it in thoroughly first before installing aftermarket springs. -- Have a topic idea or a guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email editor@gunspodcast.us Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel @gunspodcastus or sign up for our newsletter to get the Guns Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week. Buy our Merch! Visit Gunspodcast.us
✔️ BTC continues to bounce ✔️ Selling BTC now is a crime✔️ Last bull run was HEAVILY suppressed.✔️ Bitcoin WYCKOFF pattern continues ✔️ BTC is printing a third bear trap ✔️ The longer the base, the more explosive the markup.✔️ Now the real test begins.✔️ BTC is back above the 50-day EMA✔️ Bitcoin PUMPED above the 200W moving average again. ✔️ No pardon for SBF(Sam Bankman fried)✔️ Trump Approves Final Text of Crypto Market Structure Bill✔️ Debanking, defunding and disruption✔️ New Nunchuk mobile release.✔️ BoldWallet 4.0.2 now verifies merchants with Branta.✔️ New Bitcoin mining pool called “Parasite”✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/jesseolson/status/2077453642727092271► https://x.com/seth_fin/status/2077476129040966026► https://x.com/seth_fin/status/2077543939389686087► https://x.com/jameseastonuk/status/2077679645374185677► https://x.com/gertvanlagen/status/2077715092527878535► https://x.com/gertvanlagen/status/2077668264079970429► https://x.com/washigorira/status/2077694770739318854► https://x.com/cryptojellenl/status/2077716121998827730► https://x.com/cryptorover/status/2077446092556575110► https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5971943-senate-rejects-bankman-fried-pardon/► https://www.kucoin.com/news/flash/trump-approves-final-text-of-crypto-market-structure-bill► https://x.com/odellxyz/status/2077916269991383426► https://x.com/nunchuk_io/status/2077392910161703064► https://x.com/boldbtcwallet/status/2077795321376071746► https://branta.pro/► https://x.com/documentingbtc/status/2077541655691874766► https://parasite.space/► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
What happens if your cabinet shop loses every drawing overnight? It happened. A server failure left an entire drafting department without access to critical design files, bringing production to a halt. In this episode, Dominic Rubino talks with Brian Hamilton, an IT specialist who grew up in the cabinet industry, about protecting cabinet shops from data loss, downtime, ransomware, and technology failures. They discuss practical ways to protect your business before disaster strikes. ✅ In this episode you'll learn: ✅ Why backups matter more than most owners realize ✅ Cloud vs. on-premise servers ✅ Password management best practices ✅ Protecting CAD and engineering files ✅ Cybersecurity for cabinet and millwork shops ✅ Planning IT around business growth ✅ How insurance requirements are changing ✅ Why technology should support your operations not slow them down If your business depends on engineering, drafting, CNC programming, or customer data, this episode is essential listening.
✔️ Bitcoin momentum is looking pretty good✔️ BTC Something like this?✔️ Bitcoin will never trade below 60k again✔️ BTC is still playing out similarly to the 2022 bottom structure.✔️ Looks like the pattern worked for a fourth time!✔️ Was the bear market in 2022 an exception or the new norm? ✔️ The BTC bottom will have been so obvious in hindsight✔️ Bitcoin continues to ping pong✔️ The Great Bitcoin distribution✔️ 'ORANGE JUICE' Raises $40 million to launch a permanent capital holding company✔️ Clarity Act update ✔️ Fort Knox Gold confirmed!✔️ Jason Hughes VP of Ocean discusses BIP-110✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/frankafetter/status/2076356736206655490► https://x.com/crypto_moe84/status/2076093177576997128► https://x.com/cryptofergani/status/2077066929525637136► https://x.com/cryptojellenl/status/2077010975740305718► https://x.com/cryptojellenl/status/2077041174666264922► https://x.com/bitcoinisaiah/status/2077408650562285666► https://x.com/pricedinbtc/status/2077382287096729814► https://x.com/benjamincowen/status/2077432754623705322► https://cryptobriefing.com/galaxy-digital-dormant-bitcoin-redistribution/► https://x.com/bitcoinmagazine/status/2077470068493910286► https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/trump-senators-clarity-act-ethics-meeting-crypto-thursday/cZZPau2R7rB► https://x.com/wsbgold/status/2077220131919519964► https://x.com/wk057/status/2077444826232955365► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Born with no intention of becoming a machinist, Greg Knight says he was drafted into “indentured servitude” at age 16 when his father started a Brown & Sharpe machine shop in their garage. Despite his initial distaste for manual labor, fate had other plans for the psychology, philosophy, religion, and sociology major. I ran into Greg at PMTS 2025 in Cleveland last week, working in the Absolute Machine Tools booth despite being retired for several years after being diagnosed with ALS. I’ve always found Greg fascinating and fun to talk to since we met 20 years ago at my first PMPA event in San Antonio. As you can tell from this episode title, we’re going to unpack a lot of intriguing topics in this interview. Listen on your favorite podcast app using pod.link. View the podcast at the bottom of this post or on our YouTube Channel Follow us on Social and never miss an update! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swarfcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swarfcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/todays-machining-world Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmwswarfblog ************* Link to Graff-Pinkert's Acquisitions and Sales promotion! ************* Interview Highlights When Gregs father’s health declined, Greg’s mother pleaded with her only child to help run the family business. What began as temporary assistance evolved into a 20-year career. His father’s shop, which remarkably turned a profit from its first year, eventually expanded from primarily Brown & Sharp machines to include CNC lathes and mills while maintaining its identity as a screw machine house. Greg's expertise with Brown & Sharpe machines caught the attention of American Adaptive Machine Technology (AMT), who sought his insights while developing ServoCam technology—a modernization that brought CNC capabilities to traditional Brown and Sharpe machines. Greg eventually joined AMT to lead this innovation, selling his shop at his mother’s behest. The ServoCam technology, which initially cost about $15,000 per upgrade in 1998, eventually evolved to complete machine rebuilds priced at $150,000. Greg later formed connections with Taiwanese manufacturer Lico, bringing their full CNC screw machines to the American market. His industry journey concluded at Absolute Machine Tools, where he ran their production turning division for eight years. In 2019, Greg was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Initially told he had 3-5 years to live, he now believes he has a slower-progressing variant that might give him 10-12 years. The disease has affected his right arm’s functionality and is beginning to impact his back and legs, requiring adaptations in daily activities. Greg has practiced Tai Chi for over 40 years, approaching it as both a martial art and philosophical practice. Fortunately he has always embraced the finesse-oriented approach rather than relying on his natural size and strength, explaining that he thought, “Someday I’m going to be old and infirm and that strength is going to fail me. This stuff will work forever.” Greg continues to practice Tai Chi despite his condition, using it to stay active and mobile. His pragmatic approach to life’s challenges emerges clearly, telling me: “It is what it is. So now what are you going to do with it?” Rather than dwelling on limitations, Greg adapts and continues moving forward. He is still the fun, and fascinating guy I met at the PMPA management update when I was 25. Question: What events transpired to lead you to your career? This summary was assisted by claude.ai. The post Best of Swarfcast: Tai Chi, Machine Tools, and ALS, with Greg Knight — EP 240 appeared first on Today's Machining World.
✔️ The BTC bear market is almost over…✔️ The business cycle tells us Bitcoin is about to go parabolic✔️ Biggest bull run ever starting .... now!✔️ The bitcoin set up is sickening.✔️ This is a Fake Out, lock the F in! ✔️ Early Q4 for a bear market bottom? ✔️ The US debt crisis has no end in sight.✔️ Almost 4000 BTC moved by US government✔️ BIP-110 update ✔️ Upcoming fork Your first question should not be: “How do I claim them?” It should be: “Should I claim them at all?”✔️ Coinicarus, question as a fellow node runner about stablecoins on bitcoin✔️ New Bitcoin mining machine factory✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/cryptocaesarta/status/2076640305604874270► https://x.com/shibspain/status/2076722583139926238► https://x.com/cryptofergani/status/2076606330152878419► https://x.com/philc411/status/2076812353052512344► https://x.com/JamesEastonUK/status/2076324591996158388► https://x.com/cryptofergani/status/2076726264157643242► https://x.com/cryptojellenl/status/2076981531734605873► https://x.com/kobeissiletter/status/2076718083150852328► https://x.com/intangiblecoins/status/2076738815792742799► https://x.com/glxyresearch/status/2076738317895479498► https://x.com/dlay_on/status/2076762204670722429► https://x.com/phil_geiger/status/2074945611137175608► youtu.be/9NNW1aHIWwE► youtu.be/j8v3gz0W_bU► https://x.com/wk057/status/2076931480987570357► https://x.com/saltycrayon_/status/2077012164087255244► https://cryptobriefing.com/tether-usdt-bitcoin-rgb-utexo/► https://x.com/documentingbtc/status/2076666181184839686► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
✔️ The BTC bear market is almost over…✔️ The business cycle tells us Bitcoin is about to go parabolic✔️ Biggest bull run ever starting .... now!✔️ The bitcoin set up is sickening.✔️ This is a Fake Out, lock the F in! ✔️ Early Q4 for a bear market bottom? ✔️ The US debt crisis has no end in sight.✔️ Almost 4000 BTC moved by US government✔️ BIP-110 update ✔️ Upcoming fork Your first question should not be: “How do I claim them?” It should be: “Should I claim them at all?”✔️ Coinicarus, question as a fellow node runner about stablecoins on bitcoin✔️ New Bitcoin mining machine factory✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/cryptocaesarta/status/2076640305604874270► https://x.com/shibspain/status/2076722583139926238► https://x.com/cryptofergani/status/2076606330152878419► https://x.com/philc411/status/2076812353052512344► https://x.com/JamesEastonUK/status/2076324591996158388► https://x.com/cryptofergani/status/2076726264157643242► https://x.com/cryptojellenl/status/2076981531734605873► https://x.com/kobeissiletter/status/2076718083150852328► https://x.com/intangiblecoins/status/2076738815792742799► https://x.com/glxyresearch/status/2076738317895479498► https://x.com/dlay_on/status/2076762204670722429► https://x.com/phil_geiger/status/2074945611137175608► youtu.be/9NNW1aHIWwE► youtu.be/j8v3gz0W_bU► https://x.com/wk057/status/2076931480987570357► https://x.com/saltycrayon_/status/2077012164087255244► https://cryptobriefing.com/tether-usdt-bitcoin-rgb-utexo/► https://x.com/documentingbtc/status/2076666181184839686► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Think playing it safe protects your CNC shop? It might be the most expensive decision you never made. In this episode of Talkin' Shop, Brandon Bombardo and Nick Peters break down how real business owners weigh risk against reward, and why the shops that grow are the ones willing to move before every question has an answer. You will hear the questions every owner wrestles with. Should you finance or pay cash for that next machine? How do you know when it is time to add a second CNC? Is the "safe" choice to wait actually leaving work and profit on the table? Brandon and Nick answer real listener questions, then get into the part nobody talks about: the true cost of a decision goes way past the dollar amount on the invoice. They break down the cost of time, the cost of lost opportunity, and the cost of the stress you pile on your team when you refuse to invest. They explain why the cheapest option is almost never the lowest cost option, and why standing still while your competitor automates is the biggest gamble of all. If you own a shop, run a crew, or keep putting off a big decision, this one is for you. 00:00 - Why Every Business Decision Is Really a Risk Decision 04:33 - Finance vs. Cash for CNC Equipment: Why Financing Keeps Your Cash Working 07:17 - How to Know When It's Time to Add a Second CNC Machine 11:00 - Why Zero Risk Doesn't Exist: The Real Question Is Which Risk You Accept 13:47 - The Hidden Risk of Doing Nothing: Why Standing Still Costs More Than Investing 19:27 - The True Cost Beyond the Dollar: Time, Opportunity, Operational, and Emotional Cost 22:28 - Why ShopSabre Builds In-House Instead of Importing Frames From Overseas 35:43 - The Risk-to-Reward Formula: Weighing the Realistic Worst Case Against the Upside #CNC #ShopSabre #CNCBusiness #TalkinShop #CNCMachine #CNCRouter #PlasmaTable #FiberLaser #Manufacturing #SmallBusinessTips #BusinessRisk #MadeInUSA #CNCShop #Entrepreneurship Hit like if this hit home, drop your biggest business-risk question in the comments, and subscribe so you never miss an episode of Talkin' Shop. Discover all our CNC machines and accessories: https://www.shopsabre.com/ Follow ShopSabre for daily updates, tutorials, and expert tips: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopsabre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsabre Twitter/X: https://x.com/ShopSabreCNC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shopsabre LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shopsabre-cnc/ Since 2000, ShopSabre CNC has delivered high-quality CNC routers, plasma cutters, and laser engraving machines built in the USA to businesses and hobbyists worldwide. Subscribe for more insights on CNC technology, project builds, and industry-leading machine performance.
Double Tap - Ep 470 This episode of Double Tap is brought to you by: Foxtrot Mike (Code: WLSISLIFE) Gideon Optics (Code: WLSISLIFE) Rost Martin (Code: WLSISLIFE) Otis Technology (Code: WELIKESHOOTING15) Bowers Group (Code: WLS) Giveaways!! GAW Text Dear WLS or Reviews +1 743 500 2171 Public Show Titles GOA GOALS Aug 1-2 in Iowa. https://goals.goa.org/ DEAR WLS Question from DustyBob Hey guys, I have been listening long enough to remember when savage would bubba stuff together. Can that happen again? So the real question is what is the best non-AR semi auto rifle chambered in 5.56? Question from Scott H Greetings to the best gun podcast ever. My dad lives in another state and wants to pass down a gun to me. I can bring it back with me after visiting him and deal with the airlines. Have him ship it to an FFL by me. Or I can get a C & R license thru the ATF and he can ship it directly to me because the gun is over 50 years old and has collector value. What would you guys do? Question from AinYourFace This last year I have been playing (poor) with some night vision. Specifically a Sionyx Pro with a helmet mount setup (mono only). I mainly use it walking at night and stalk hunting pigs. I know there are better setups, but my question is more about aiming with night vision. I currently use a rifle mounted IR laser as my point of aim. It works, but is there a better sighting setup or are lasers the way to go when using some type of helmet mounted nods. #SSB #Finding myself agreeing with Jerambe too much these days Question from JoeMama I was a decent pistol shooter out to 25 yards with no issues and consistent. I went to the range after 6 months of no range time and I'm jerking the trigger and my groups have gotten horrible. I can't seem to shake these issues. What would be the best way to shake these bad habits that have popped up? Question from Matt A What's the casts thoughts on the company and model of AmmoSquared? When doing research on ammo, most instructors and even content creators say shoot and try the ammo you plan to use and carry, which I totally agree with. This is why I'm asking my question. With AmmoSquared, they stockpile different manufacturers' ammo for you based upon your selection of the type of ammo you want, such as “practice, practice special, defense, or defense special”, and among the inventory stockpiled for you, you could get a mixture of 124 grain, 115 grain, and some +p boxes of ammo, all from various manufacturers. I get in the situation of the SHTF, any ammo will be used ammo, especially if there were to be an ammo shortage, but still curious about the crew's thoughts because all the ads I've seen for the business make it sound like you pick the ammo you want and they just store it for you. Thanks for the feedback, love the show. Question from non anonymous brave person from oh Do you guys have any recommendations on a good backpack to combine EDC and work? I currently run two separate bags, one is my work bag with files, tablet, work supplies, and one is my murse that has my gun, first aid, phone chargers and whatnot. I would like to consolidate into one bag so I can carry my gun with me and so I don't look like I'm moving out every time I leave my house. My work bag isn't CCW friendly and I don't want to just toss the gun in there and my murse is too small to carry my work shit. So I need to combine the two into one bag that has some sort of concealed carry pocket I can secure the gun as well as hold my tablet and files. Do you have any hands on experience with Eberlestock or Vertx or any other brands in the similar category? I don't want to blindly drop a couple hundred on a bag and it potentially be the wrong one. Obligatory Jermey is not a cunt, Nick is a cool cat, Shawn runs a great show, and Aaron… GUN INDUSTRY NEWS THEFIREARMBLOG FirstSpear Frogskin Collection Re-Release FirstSpear has re-released a limited run of its Frogskin Collection featuring the historical WWII USMC Raiders Frogskin camouflage pattern. The collection includes seven purpose-built gear items constructed to FirstSpear standards for real-world use. Items are available now at First-Spear.com with no planned restock once inventory is sold. THEFIREARMBLOG SIG Custom Works Jack Carr + Winkler Knives Limited Edition MK25 The SIG Custom Works Jack Carr + Winkler Knives Limited Edition MK25 is a full-size 9mm DA/SA pistol based on the MK25 platform, featuring a 4.4-inch carbon steel barrel, stainless steel slide with Vietnam Tiger Stripe Cerakote finish, SIGLITE night sights, deep-engraved crossed tomahawk logo, curly maple grip panels with matching medallions, three 15-round steel magazines, a custom challenge coin, and packaged in a waterproof Pelican 1450 case. It is produced in a strict run of 213 units, tying to Jack Carr's BUD/S class number and his 20-year special operations career with the P226/MK25, which also appears in his novel The Terminal List. The limited edition includes a matching Winkler RnD Compact Hawk knife in the collector's package. THEFIREARMBLOG Primary Arms CLx Optics Family Launch Primary Arms introduced the CLx line of budget red dots and prism scopes on July 9, 2026, positioned below the SLx series while retaining fully multi-coated lenses, nitrogen-purged waterproof housings, night-vision compatible illumination, and a lifetime warranty. The initial four models target accessible performance for general use. THEFIREARMBLOG New Vortex Crossfire Ii Red Dots Motion Activation Solar Options 44829406 https://pew.report/c/eXSW29 THEFIREARMBLOG Leupold Adds Three Illuminated Reticles To Mark 4hd Riflescope Line 44829403 https://pew.report/c/XG5YuB SHOOTINGWIRE Tac Shield Operator Sling Brings No Look Quick Adjustments To Tactical Carry https://pew.report/c/G3tMZf SHOOTINGWIRE Bear Ops Introduces The Nekema Ii Pocketknife https://pew.report/c/WYzcw2 THETRUTHABOUTGUNS Cold Metal Fusion Suppressors The article discusses Cold Metal Fusion (CMF), a sinter-based additive manufacturing process developed by Headmade Materials that combines selective laser sintering of metal-polymer powders with debinding and sintering. It is presented as a potential game-changing technology for suppressor production, offering advantages in cost, throughput, and design freedom compared to traditional CNC or laser powder bed fusion methods. The piece highlights its possible adoption by U.S. manufacturers, with a new CMF facility established by CADmore in South Carolina near major arms producers like FN Herstal. TAURUSUSA Taurus TX9 Full 9mm Pistol The Taurus TX9 Full is a full-size, striker-fired 9mm pistol built on a modular chassis system with a serialized core that allows swapping between full-size, compact, and subcompact frames. It features a 4.5-inch barrel, 17+1 capacity, optics-ready T.O.R.O. mounting system, ambidextrous controls, interchangeable backstraps, and standard dovetail iron sights. Constructed with a stainless steel frame, gas-nitride finished alloy steel slide, and alloy steel barrel, it includes a firing pin block and trigger safety for duty, defensive, and competition use. AMAZON Gideon Optics Omega Green Dot Sight The Gideon Optics Omega is a compact green dot sight listed on Amazon under ASIN B0CWVNRZVH. Product details including specifications, pricing, and availability could not be extracted from the provided page content. THEFIREARMBLOG CrossBreed Releases Five Holster Fitments for Staccato HD C4X CrossBreed has introduced five holster options specifically molded for the Staccato HD C4X compact 2011-style pistol. The lineup includes the Reckoning hybrid, Reckoning System with magazine carrier, Hybrid ST2, Chest Rig, and Chest Rig Nomad, each featuring adjustable trigger-guard retention, material and carry-position options, plus lifetime warranty and two-week try-free guarantee. All are now available for order directly from CrossBreed. SHOOTINGWIRE Charter Arms Introduces Walker Revolver Series Charter Arms has released the Walker Series, an ultra-compact 8-shot rimfire revolver line featuring an aluminum frame, steel barrel and cylinder, concealed hammer double-action-only operation, fixed sights, and compact rubber grips. The 2-inch barrel models weigh 15 oz and are offered in .22 LR and .22 WMR with black passivate, pink hi-polished, or blue hi-polished finishes. Announced on July 13, 2026, the series targets concealed carry, personal protection, and trail use with MSRP ranging from $461.72 to $486.16 depending on model and caliber. OUTDOORHUB Montana Knife Company The Montana First Folding Knife Montana Knife Company (MKC), founded nearly six years ago by Josh Smith in Missoula, Montana, released its first folding knife called The Montana. The American-made liner lock folder features a MagnaCut blade with stonewash finish, G10 handle, and is designed for daily carry and generational use. The initial batch sold out quickly following the May 2026 announcement. Before we let you go – JOIN GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA We'd love if you supported the show, join Agency 171 at agency171.com. Lot's of prizes, rewards and kick ass swag. No matter how tough your battle is today, we want you here fight with us tomorrow. Don't struggle in silence, you can contact the suicide prevention line by dialing 988 from your phone. Remember – Always prefer Dangerous Freedom over peaceful slavery. We'll see you next time! Nick – @busbuiltsystems | Bus Built Systems Jeremy – @ret_actual | Rivers Edge Tactical Aaron – @machinegun_moses Savage – @savage1r Shawn – @dangerousfreedomyt | @camorado.cam | Camorado
Send us Fan MailI sat down with Dan Lee, a self-taught wooden boat builder based in the Cotswolds, who turned a lifelong obsession into a full-time business, funded almost entirely by online courses he runs from a farm workshop. It's a genuinely great story.Dan started building model boats at eight and full-size ones at seventeen. When COVID hit and his previous business, making tree-shaped bookcases, looked like it was going to collapse overnight, he decided to go all in on something he'd always wanted to do. He built a website, started modernising old wooden boat plans using CAD and CNC technology, created his first online course on varnishing, and never really looked back.What I found fascinating talking to Dan is how clearly he's thought about why online teaching actually works better than in-person for hands-on crafts. The camera angles, the controlled lighting, the ability to overlay animations showing wet edges drying in real time. It's not a compromise on the in-person experience, it's genuinely better for teaching the foundations.We also got pretty honest about where Dan's business has room to grow. He's doing well with Facebook ads and his courses are covering his workshop overheads, but his email list is sitting mostly untouched. We talked through what that could mean if he actually started using it properly, and the numbers are exciting.If you're building a course business around a physical craft or a niche skill, I think you'll get a lot from this one.Check out Dan's work:
✔️ BTC doesn't need someone to pull it higher. ✔️ Bitcoin is starting to look like the bottom from 2022✔️ BTC's weekly DEATH CROSS signal has flashed!✔️ Just 84 more days of waiting lads✔️ Relative strength indicator has flashed a quadruple buy signal ✔️ For a lot of people, even Bitcoin at $1M won't be enough✔️ The COMEBACK will be DISGUSTING.✔️ Bitcoin is improving the odds of a durable bottom.✔️ Bitcoin is at the production cost band✔️ Day 2 of drawing a big arrow on Bitcoin chart ✔️ OCEAN is launching two additional Stratum endpoints/Chainsplit support ✔️ libsecp256k1 repo has found a new maintainer✔️ A Cashu wallet ✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/david_eng_mba/status/2076330026690400538► https://x.com/bitcoinarchive/status/2076377091101094284► https://x.com/cryptojellenl/status/2076588189616132531► https://x.com/byzgeneral/status/2076330950795866597► https://x.com/sykodelic_/status/2076672271893360812► https://x.com/sminston_with/status/2076737315679220117► https://x.com/jameseastonuk/status/2076690080404484211► https://x.com/superbitcoinbro/status/2076571348554727832► https://x.com/seth_fin/status/2076683820284449201► https://x.com/nebraskangooner/status/2076678417093681661► https://x.com/ocean_mining/status/2074825828731342880► https://x.com/ocean_mining/status/2076763510596407616► https://x.com/lopp/status/2076772419902066853► https://x.com/fanquake/status/2076766713404625291► https://x.com/cashubtc/status/2076700928569426026► https://cashu.me/► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
✔️ Time to pay attention.✔️ What if we bounce right from the bottom percentile? ✔️ Potential inverse H&S targets north of $70K✔️ Bitcoin is going to $437k and then higher✔️ HUGE Signal.✔️ Bitcoin bears are in for a HORRIBLE time.✔️ MACD has just flipped BULLISH!✔️ Day 1 of drawing a big arrow✔️ Grok Does TA ✔️ Bitcoin has never had more than 9 red months-candles in bear markets✔️ The consensus price target we should be seeing by year end is 140k✔️ Power law projections for the next cycle top November 2029✔️ Exchange reserves are 10,088 BTC from making a new ATH✔️ EMPD just sold most of their bitcoin!✔️ Website that turns the 1 second bitcoin chart into an actual war✔️ I turned the entire bitcoin price chart into a one-tap addictive arcade game✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/cryptojellenl/status/2075490204631073198► https://x.com/snz_btc/status/2075366013948841995► https://x.com/superbitcoinbro/status/2075332025008242706► https://x.com/frankafetter/status/2075620745447620791► https://x.com/jameseastonuk/status/2075594752901161458► https://x.com/jameseastonuk/status/2076063990958948602► https://x.com/philc411/status/2075759848579281309► https://x.com/nebraskangooner/status/2075606499150160043► https://x.com/seth_fin/status/2075662816690745475► https://x.com/grok/status/2075663358980681769► https://x.com/nobrainflip/status/2075689744038527014► https://x.com/alemzadehc/status/2075922415234748818► https://x.com/philc411/status/2075732562232656357► https://x.com/TFTC21/status/2075668632248684651► https://x.com/saniexp/status/2076238535938507068► https://x.com/Pledditor/status/1958887916043678112► https://x.com/zappitys/status/2075608586013876362► https://x.com/motionbynick/status/2075399122316558693► bitcoin-battlefield.pages.dev► https://x.com/galaxymind/status/2075428296922198120► https://galaxymind.space/runner► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Episode 306Onefinity CNC:The industry standard for at home production CNCs. Ball screw and linear rail construction - No beltsCompatible with all popular software, 15 minute setup, infinitely upgradable, and world class tech support!And its made in Canada. Which means Maple Glazed Rails!One Machine - Infinite possibilitiesUse the link below to order:https://www.onefinitycnc.com/?ref=AWP Sign up for Patreon for Early access, and special Patreon-only content:https://www.patreon.com/anotherwoodshoppodcastPATREON GIVEAWAY!Donate to Maker's For St. JudeEvery $5 earns you an extra entry in the Patreon Giveaway (Paid Patrons Only)https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=8679481&fr_id=134326&pg=personal Whats on our bench:
✔️ Bitcoin never went parabolic this "cycle" ✔️ 5-digit Bitcoin is a legendary buying opportunity✔️ Every BTC bottom needs a crowd convinced there's one more leg down✔️ This is a textbook bitcoin bottom✔️ 2026 is the first time in Bitcoin history that this Indicator did not pick the top of the bull market✔️ If the low holds through month-end, something has changed!✔️ Bitcoin ETFs finally reversing massive outflows✔️ VanEck: you wanna have your full bitcoin position by October✔️ CFTC Chair on passing the Clarity Act: "It's absolutely critical that we have a federal standard for crypto assets."✔️ Morgan Stanley's E*TRADE begins crypto trading ✔️ The “abandoned bitcoin” lawsuit just quietly dropped 44 of its 39,069 defendants✔️ USDT Returns to Bitcoin✔️ Saylor Weighs in on BIP-110.. in a way✔️ AI partially to blame for core inflation ✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/ghostawyeebob/status/2074657632409858292► https://x.com/bitqua/status/2074487454967451723► https://x.com/durdenbtc/status/2074856814185722265► https://x.com/frankafetter/status/2074621639749226780► https://x.com/bitcoinarchive/status/2074835261968568612► https://x.com/superbitcoinbro/status/2074932923686691249► https://x.com/bitcoinarchive/status/2074828675678101747► https://x.com/altcoindaily/status/2074582834468286962► https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/2074887847161614501► https://us.etrade.com/what-we-offer/our-accounts/crypto► https://x.com/intangiblecoins/status/2074649310277374380► https://x.com/juansgalt/status/2074187114430837121► https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/usdt-returns-to-bitcoin-rgb-and-utexo-enable-private-lightning-settlements► https://x.com/saylor/status/2074887855868915781► https://x.com/zerohedge/status/2074918936039260666?► https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/fomcminutes20260617.htm► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
✔️ We just got our first buy signal on the Bitcoin Capital Allocation tracker✔️ Bitcoin is off to a good start in July 2026✔️ Bitcoin An update.... But there's no update✔️ Business cycle now looks ripe for expansion!✔️ Next important level is $67k, above that cements the reversal✔️ Bitcoin Retest complete!✔️ Keep shorting, bears... Your time has come.✔️ SBR update✔️ New Hampshire Governor & Executive Council hearing on "$100,000,000 bonds for a project to acquire and hold" Bitcoin✔️ iShares Preferred & Income Securities its position in Strategy's preferred✔️ Strike is rolling out "volatility-proof" bitcoin-backed loans✔️ BONK REKT✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/sykodelic_/status/2073438662386143562► https://x.com/benjamincowen/status/2074160874793705670► https://x.com/superbitcoinbro/status/2074195213179031570► https://x.com/cantonmeow/status/2074165915088719949► https://x.com/philc411/status/2074249028473135532► https://x.com/ansellindner/status/2074206539510845749► https://x.com/washigorira/status/2074465774513868865► https://x.com/lp_nxt/status/2074200584580632835► https://x.com/tftc21/status/2074254355050758447► https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/strategic-bitcoin-delayed-treasury-commerce-124234489.html► https://www.kucoin.com/news/flash/new-hampshire-considers-100m-bond-proposal-for-bitcoin-acquisition-via-cleanspark-linked-trust► https://x.com/bitcoinmagazine/status/2074538489366913232► https://x.com/btctreasuries/status/2074233171793555788► https://x.com/coindesk/status/2074576685677031459► https://x.com/jackmallers/status/2074542188306759954► https://x.com/ToxiKat27/status/2074579214444159388?s=20► https://x.com/bonk_inu/status/2074191403781906800► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
How much does an employee really cost a small business beyond their hourly wage? In Episode 255 of Talkin' Shop with ShopSabre, hosts Brandon Bombardo and Nick Peters answer that question directly for shop owners and small manufacturers. The short answer: an employee's true cost runs well past base pay. Once you add payroll taxes, workers' compensation, health and dental benefits, a 401(k) match, paid time off, training time, onboarding, tools, and software, a worker's real cost can land about 25 percent above their wage, and in extreme cases up to 50 percent higher. A $25-per-hour employee who looks like a $60,000 salary can actually cost the business closer to $30 to $38 per hour. Brandon explains why time, not money, is the real trade. A business is not buying labor; it is buying time applied to an outcome. Clock-in time is nearly guaranteed, but output during that time is not, which is why two employees on the same wage can deliver very different value. His benchmark: a $30-per-hour worker producing $100 per hour of output is a strong model, while one producing $30 per hour is a wash. The episode also makes the case for automation over adding headcount. As Brandon puts it, you don't need more labor; you need to make the labor you already have more efficient. A CNC machine empowers existing workers instead of replacing them. The show opens with real viewer questions. Brandon confirms the ShopSabre laser alignment tool is the Wi-Fi version, not Bluetooth; explains that ShopSabre CNC tables do not have vacuum built into the tabletop but offer an optional vacuum table with vacuum pumps; and names the biggest mistake CNC buyers make, which is shopping on price instead of researching value. ShopSabre is an American manufacturer of CNC routers, plasma tables, and fiber lasers based in Lakeville, Minnesota. This episode is for cabinet shops, metal fabricators, and small manufacturers weighing whether to hire or automate. Discover all our CNC machines and accessories: https://www.shopsabre.com/ Follow ShopSabre for daily updates, tutorials, and expert tips: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopsabre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsabre Twitter/X: https://x.com/ShopSabreCNC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shopsabre LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shopsabre-cnc/ 00:00 - Why Every Business Owner Miscalculates the Cost of Labor 04:02 - Customer Questions: Wi-Fi vs Bluetooth Laser Tool, Vacuum Tables, and the Biggest CNC Buying Mistake 09:46 - What a $25-an-Hour Employee Actually Costs: Taxes, Benefits, and the 25 to 50 Percent Markup 12:54 - Why You Hire Time, Not Tasks: Clock-In Is Guaranteed, Output Is Not 20:28 - How Labor Cost Drives Your Pricing and Margins, and Why a $50 Minimum Wage Backfires 25:33 - The Real Goal Is Maximum Output Per Labor Dollar, Not Fewer People 29:31 - Why Small Inefficiencies Scale, and What Happens When You Value Your Time at $0 37:24 - Roosevelt on Work Worth Doing, Plus Why American-Made CNC Makes Sense #CNC #SmallBusiness #ShopSabre #CNCRouter #CNCPlasma #FiberLaser #Manufacturing #CabinetMaking #MetalFabrication #Automation #BusinessGrowth #MadeInUSA #TalkinShop #CostOfHiring Since 2000, ShopSabre CNC has delivered high-quality CNC routers, plasma cutters, and laser engraving machines built in the USA to businesses and hobbyists worldwide. Subscribe for more insights on CNC technology, project builds, and industry-leading machine performance.
Nir Levy was nineteen years old when he was already commanding a unit in the Israeli army. He managed hundreds of people and logistics with life or death stakes, at an age when most of us were figuring out laundry. After the Israeli army came Amazon, where Nir eventually ran a full manufacturing facility. There, he learned to live by the company's obsession with getting it right, every package, every time. Now he’s Vice President of Operations at Final Frontier Manufacturing, a high precision aerospace shop in Colorado. A company that pulled him out of Chicago because they wanted someone who could build a world-class operation from the ground up. ******** Listen on your favorite podcast app using pod.link. . View the podcast at the bottom of this post or on our YouTube Channel. Follow us on Social and never miss an update! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swarfcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swarfcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/todays-machining-world Twitter: https://twitter.com/tmwswarfblog ************* Link to Graff-Pinkert's Acquisitions and Sales promotion! ************* Interview Highlights The Israeli Army Was His First School of Management In Israel, mandatory military service begins at eighteen, with assignments based on testing and advancement based on merit. Within a year and a half, Nir was a commanding officer, first as a frontline mechanic for a Navy SEALs unit, then staffing a maritime border patrol unit on the Gaza coast, then running HR and logistics for a unit of about 500 people in the Red Sea. “At a very impressionable age, you see what a world class operation looks like,” he said. The Amazon Standard: 99.65 Percent On Time After the army, Nir did his undergrad, worked in management consulting, and got an MBA from the University of Chicago. Amazon recruited him during his MBA through their Pathways program, which started him as a manager in a warehousing and fulfillment facility. After a few roles and promotions, he ended up running the manufacturing side, printing and binding books on demand with zero inventory sitting around. “Books are somewhat simple,” he told me, “but they can vary by any means.” Different paper, laminate, covers, cuts. Ninety five percent of orders shipped within four hours of the click. “That’s a world class operation right there,” he said. Across everything Amazon shipped, the standard was 99.65 percent on time or better. He says the principle behind it is customer obsession, treating every package like it has to arrive in time for Christmas, and building every process backward from the moment the customer needs it. The Amazon Playbook Meets Aerospace Final Frontier makes CNC parts for aerospace and defense, including a gear housing that sits on top of a rocket engine (pictured above). Cost runs anywhere from double digits to five figures depending on the part. Manufacturing at Final Frontier isn’t linear the way book printing was. Scheduling has to account for outside processing and raw material lead times on top of the work itself. Nir is applying what Amazon taught him about backlog management, planning weeks out instead of days, to a business with more variables. Near the end of the interview, I asked Nir what he enjoys outside of work. “I like organizing my pantry,” he said. “My pantry is very organized.” Somehow, knowing that, all of it made a little more sense. The post Army, Amazon, Aerospace, with Nir Levy — EP 269 appeared first on Today's Machining World.
✔️ This is a big weekly close.✔️ Bitcoin Potential July Rally✔️ This is how bottoms are formed✔️ Bears are in shambles ✔️ Quite a few high-timeframe bottoms have formed ✔️ We're in the DCA Channel✔️ Buy BTC on 13th January 2027 ✔️ Strategy has sold 3,588 BTC✔️ Germans will soon be able to buy and sell crypto directly through their local banks✔️ BISQ halts trading again✔️ BARK is lowering the barrier to entry for simple Bitcoin payments. ✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/sykodelic_/status/2073782865741910260► https://x.com/washigorira/status/2073077185141944623► https://x.com/lp_nxt/status/2073047470959944016► https://x.com/mylesginvest/status/2073015735945728184► https://x.com/cryptojellenl/status/2074074627572384080► https://x.com/onchainmind/status/2073743273844244818► https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Fd2JiEjZB/► https://x.com/thescalpingpro/status/2074032534758051865► https://x.com/saylor/status/2074101854875656316► https://x.com/cointelegraph/status/2073368840398831843► https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/german-local-banks-expand-crypto-080721244.html► https://x.com/toxikat27/status/2073798887413051750► https://x.com/bisq_network/status/2073791077648412905► https://x.com/notgrubles/status/2073903451654721587► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
This week on *Oil & Whiskey*, we're joined by Roadster Shop's Kyle Blanas and Jimmy Emiley for the next installment of our behind-the-scenes RS department episodes.Kyle and Jimmy have both spent over a decade at Roadster Shop, starting at the bottom and working their way through chassis production, frame rails, TIG welding, CNC/plasma/laser work, assembly, crating, and eventually into leadership roles overseeing RS1 and RS2.In this episode, we get into the evolution of Roadster Shop chassis production, how the team has grown, what changed when the shop moved from plasma cutting to laser cutting, the balance between process and “cowboy,” and what it takes to keep chassis moving out the door without losing sight of quality.We also talk about customer pickups, the importance of the final details, shop stories from the early days, moving from the floor into management, and why the last thing the chassis team touches is often the first thing the customer sees.
To mark 250 years of American independence, we're revisiting one of our favorite conversations: our sit-down with Josh Shapiro, the American independent watchmaker behind the Resurgence — the only watch that currently meets the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's standard for "Made in America." It's a fitting week to ask a question that feels newly urgent in an era of tariffs and reshoring: what would it actually take to bring watchmaking back to the United States at scale? Josh takes us from the industry's staggering height — when American factories employed over 100,000 people and produced millions of chronometer-grade watches a year, so far ahead that the Swiss crossed the Atlantic in 1876 to study our methods and race to catch up — through the forces that dismantled it: the pivot from pocket watches to wristwatches, an aggressive Swiss cartel, Depression-era trade deals, and a postwar collapse that was already terminal long before the quartz crisis delivered the final blow. Along the way he explains why the single hardest thing to rebuild isn't machinery or capital, but people, and why "Swiss Made" and "Made in America" are two very different promises. Told through the lens of building the Resurgence in his Los Angeles workshop — the CNC machines, the $150,000 balance-staff breakthrough, the North Dakota jeweler he coaxed out of retirement — this is a clear-eyed look at the slow, deliberate work of rebuilding an industry from the roots up, and what any of us can do to support it. Openwork is a weekly podcast about how the watch industry actually works. An unfiltered look behind the scenes — no press releases, no hype, and no sponsored takes. Hosted by Asher Rapkin and Gabe Reilly, co-founders of Collective Horology. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can find us online at collectivehorology.com. To get in touch with suggestions, feedback or questions, email podcast@collectivehorology.com.
✔️ Classic Bullish Divergence on the Bitcoin weekly chart.✔️ BTC potential double bottom✔️ What if... bitcoin Wyckoff accumulation ✔️ The comparisons here to the April 2025 bottom are pretty staggering.✔️ BTC mean reversion index sits at 14.3%✔️ The local bottom is in!✔️ The Dorito indicator has flashed ✔️ The bull run you deserve is coming.✔️ Bitcoin is performing the strongest it EVER has in a bear market ✔️ SEC Chairman Paul Atkins delivers speech on the Clarity Act✔️ K Wave Media sells all Bitcoin holdings✔️ Smaller treasury companies have been silently dumping during the bear✔️ Ordinals are now BIP-110 ready.✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/philc411/status/2072712982048411688► https://x.com/superbitcoinbro/status/2072770920037626281► https://x.com/seth_fin/status/2072721220043170181► https://x.com/sykodelic_/status/2072631025331483131► https://x.com/durdenbtc/status/2072710683540520974► https://x.com/cryptoposeidonn/status/2072752200841830502► https://x.com/cryptojellenl/status/2072947031199318443► https://x.com/jameseastonuk/status/2072938146715644163► https://x.com/bitcoinmagazine/status/2072732296554123618► https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/2072764989203517900► https://cryptobriefing.com/k-wave-media-sells-bitcoin-holdings-debt/► https://x.com/pledditor/status/2073216958774845823► https://x.com/lifofifo/status/2072828299097555000► https://x.com/stackingsaunter/status/2073004394975555703► https://x.com/callebtc/status/2072580356100796492► https://x.com/coinjoined/status/2073033621716324699► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
In this episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, host Jennifer Alger sits down with three team members from Edmund Allen Lumber out of Illinois: Nick Morrison, Sales Manager; Brian Studebaker, Millwork Manager; and Brandon Romine, Marketing Director. Together they reveal how a 129-year-old cedar and Douglas fir wholesaler has evolved into a full-service custom millwork operation that regularly takes on projects nobody else will touch. The company serves a dealer network of roughly 450 customers across Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Indiana, sourcing the bulk of its Western Red Cedar from Canadian mills and manufacturing everything else in-house. Brian walks through the millwork department's capabilities, from a 54-inch McDonough resaw and six-headed molder to a CNC that lets them replicate any historical molding profile. Brandon explains how he moved from sales into marketing and rebuilt the company's web and Instagram presence to solve a recurring problem: customers kept saying, "I didn't know you did that." The standout story is a clock tower restoration in Madison, Wisconsin. Lightning struck the tower, and the team had to replicate nine or ten unique molding profiles, fabricate stack-laminated corbels, and get everything hoisted by crane a hundred feet in the air while watching pieces swing in the wind. It captures exactly what Edmund Allen Lumber does best: the work nobody else wants to figure out. The conversation also covers the custom design process from architect sketch to final CAD, the economics of quoting without charging design fees, tariffs pushing cedar costs up as much as 45 percent, and the shift from new single-family construction toward remodels and multifamily. The team's message is simple: if you can dream it, they can probably make it. Chapters 00:00 What Edmund Allen Lumber Sells: Cedar, Douglas Fir, and Beyond 03:27 Inside the Millwork Department 05:24 Wholesale Model, Dealer Network, and Architect Partnerships 06:35 From Instagram Screenshot to Final CAD 09:51 The Clock Tower Restoration in Madison, Wisconsin 14:34 Brandon's Journey from Sales to Marketing Director 23:12 Where to Find Edmund Allen Lumber 32:36 Educating Customers on Checking in Cedar Timbers 35:11 Tariffs, Supply Chain, and the State of the Market 41:18 Fifteen Years of Change: Expanding the Mill Shop 44:41 New Construction vs. Remodels and Where the Market Is Heading The Woodpreneur Podcast brings stories of woodworkers, makers, and entrepreneurs turning their passion for wood into successful businesses - from inspiration to education to actionable advice. Hosted by Steve Larosiliere and Jennifer Alger For blog posts and updates: woodpreneur.com See how we helped woodworkers, furniture-makers, millwork and lumber businesses grow to the next level: woodpreneurnetwork.com Empowering woodpreneurs and building companies to grow and scale: buildergrowth.io Connect with us at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sawmillsnearme/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woodpreneurnetwork/ Join Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/woodpreneurnetwork Join our newsletter: https://substack.com/@woodpreneurnetwork Connect with Edmund Allen Lumber Team at: https://edmundallen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/edmundallenlumber https://www.linkedin.com/company/edmund-a.-allen-lumber-company/
Most workforce development advice sounds good until you try to scale it. Today we get specific, practical, and a little disruptive with PJ McGrew, Senior Vice President of Talent Strategy and Programming at Conexus Indiana, on why the Swiss apprenticeship model works and what it takes to adapt it for modern manufacturing in the United States.We talk about the real bottleneck nobody wants to admit: education systems cannot sustainably deliver dozens of employer-specific training plans. PJ shares how an industry talent association can bring manufacturers together to define shared occupational standards, then translate those standards into repeatable high school CTE courses and work-based learning. The goal is a clearer, employer-led pathway that starts in a student's junior year, navigates hazardous occupation rules, and builds job-ready skills that reduce retraining on day one.We also zoom out to the bigger picture: changing how families define a “good job,” opening factory doors so students can see clean, tech-enabled facilities, and building foundational skills that let people specialize later. That includes CNC, automation and robotics, PLC concepts, and especially troubleshooting and adaptability. We wrap with what manufacturers can do right now to start small, train supervisors to mentor teens, and connect talent strategy with digital adoption, including the rising pressure to add AI literacy and prompt-writing skills.If you found this useful, subscribe for more conversations on industrial automation careers, share the episode with a manufacturer or educator, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the show_________________________________________________________________
✔️ Bitcoin Price July 4th for the last years ✔️ Bitcoin is actually dead this time✔️ Bitcoin posts worst month since July 2022 ✔️ Citi cuts 12 month bitcoin forecast✔️ BTC is slowly bleeding through the 2024 price range✔️ The bottom signal i've been waiting for just fired.✔️ $100k was the magic psychological barrier this cycle✔️ Still glued to the February low, sellers unable to break it down✔️ Why are whales accumulation Bitcoin at the rate they are?✔️ This is the city you want to live in.✔️ UAE-Based Goldman Lampe Private Bank Acquires $137 Million in Bitcoin✔️ American Bitcoin Announces Effective Date of Reverse Stock Split✔️ Nancy Guthrie kidnapping update✔️ P2Poolv2 is a peer-to-peer Bitcoin mining pool ✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/robustus/status/2072011340609474899► https://wmbdradio.com/2026/07/01/citi-cuts-bitcoin-ether-forecasts-as-etf-flows-turn-negative/► https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/article/bitcoin-posts-worst-month-since-june-2022-as-one-strategist-says-token-could-drop-to-40000-141926609.html► https://x.com/cryptojellenl/status/2072246330399838249► https://x.com/durdenbtc/status/2070884402276524032► https://x.com/tsartoshi/status/2072299504661905912► https://x.com/superbitcoinbro/status/2072352854237757543► https://x.com/alemzadehc/status/2072297411758710959► https://x.com/moneyordebt/status/2072156977355215014► https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/goldman-lampe-bank-acquires-137m-in-btc► https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-bitcoin-announces-effective-date-of-reverse-stock-split-302815796.html► https://x.com/Braiins/status/2072364944486498544► https://x.com/kristiancsep/status/2072367730678792466► https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/nancy-guthrie-kidnapping-bitcoin-cybercrime/► https://x.com/kortik456585/status/2069078198022021320► https://github.com/p2poolv2/p2poolv2► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
In this week's episode, Mary is noticeably absent, but Jason returns from a 3 week bender in Ireland where he was greeted with some paranormal activity. He then went straight to Seattle to finish a Seahawks studio build-out, which he underbid badly. Keith's been buried in a red oak client audio desk, losing 40–50 hours to his most monumentally time consuming mistakes he's ever made on a project.Be sure to check out Bits & Bits at www.bitsbits.com and use coupon code MORSELS15 to save 15% on your order of router and/or CNC bits. Be sure to hit up Katz-Moses Tools at www.KMTools.com - cool tools at a fair price. If it's on their website, it's in Jonathan's apron. www.kmtools.com **And check out the new Katz Moses toolless adjustable countersink and new sharpening jig and sliding stop block. Oh, and don't forget about his new aluminum channel French Cleat system with some bad azz 3D printed accessories that lock in place!! WTB Woodworking's latest giveaway is a ~$1,000 JET Power Tools DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector with Vortex Cone! Suck me sideways! Register at wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway. Registration is good through midnight EST on Thursday, July 24th. And be sure to check out WTB Woodworking in person at 390 Pike Road, Unit 2, Huntingdon Valley, PA for lumber, slabs, woodworking tools and MORE!! Or shop online and earn yourself some Burkell bucks for every dollar you spend! Go to wtbwoodworking.com to shop online.GorillaWood Glue is the #1 most-used wood glue brand among woodworking pros! Go to gorillatough.com/shopsounds to learn more about their amazing line up of products! Gorilla. Trusted by pros, easy for everyone.The Bourbon Blade: https://www.bourbonmoth.com/shop/p/the-bourbon-blade-original-pocket-chiselIf you'd like to support us on Patreon and have access to our irreverent aftershow, you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/shopsoundspodcastYou can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and TikTok (maybe): Bourbon Moth Woodworking and Keith Johnson Woodworking and Kodamari Design
Ser Ulric, Coinicarus and HumbleWarrior are back with this weeks Bitcoin tonight, join us for an Awesome Chat!Topics for Bitcoin Tonight - 030► Scam Altmanhttps://x.com/KatieMiller/status/2069090869819392079► Boys Will Be Boyshttps://x.com/tiffanyfong/status/2069936522980377085► "Saylor a Criminal", Says Scammerhttps://x.com/chooserich/status/2070223199229432237► Meme Modelshttps://x.com/heavilyarmedc/status/2070223456134729816► Hodlnaut Criticizes Backhttps://x.com/hodlonaut/status/2070432841553391891?s=52► Rochard Criticizes Armstronghttps://x.com/BitcoinPierre/status/2071054092009406482► Rochard Doesnt Criticize Stock Scammershttps://x.com/Pledditor/status/2071056643459080364✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoins The information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
✔️ Everyone's watching Bitcoin's all-time high. They're watching the wrong number.✔️ Bitcoin closed below the 200-week moving average for the first time in 4 years.✔️ Whale Holdings for Bitcoin just put in the largest spike in its history.✔️ It's not the tourists underwater this time.. ✔️ How deep below it do we go before the market finds a bottom?✔️ Bitcoin reverting to its mean trend is a +150% move from here✔️ This Bitcoin setup has never failed✔️ Most cryptocurrencies don't survive more than a few years.✔️ Vanadi Coffee buys additional 10 Bitcoin✔️ Aptos, Visa and BlackRock among 140 firms launching new stablecoin✔️ New Bitcoin mine under construction in Indiana✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/olvelez007/status/2071821547971477606► https://x.com/bitcoinnewscom/status/2071948669700685884► https://x.com/sykodelic_/status/2071922281618579499► https://x.com/durdenbtc/status/2071957713144144115► https://x.com/cryptojellenl/status/2071951890091217155► https://x.com/frankafetter/status/2071763908898038115► https://x.com/philc411/status/2071929582886736000► https://x.com/Vivek4real_/status/2071924710880038974► https://x.com/superbitcoinbro/status/2072047657863008385► https://x.com/river/status/2071962785232085422► https://cryptobriefing.com/vanadi-coffee-buys-bitcoin-223-btc/► https://sg.finance.yahoo.com/news/aptos-visa-blackrock-among-140-180421764.html► https://x.com/documentingbtc/status/2071764757112115337► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
When does buying a CNC machine make more sense than hiring another employee or outsourcing the work? On this episode of Talkin' Shop with ShopSabre, hosts Brandon Bombardo and Nick Peters answer that question for shop owners weighing automation against labor. The conversation breaks down how to calculate the real return on investment (ROI) of CNC automation — and why most shop owners get the math wrong. Brandon explains the difference between calculating ROI literally (only the time a task takes) and "paralysis by analysis," then reframes the core question every owner asks. It isn't "how many people does this replace?" — it's "how much inefficiency, does this eliminate?" Using a cabinet shop example, Brandon contrasts a CNC machine cutting a full base cabinet — dados, shelf holes, hinge pockets and all — in roughly 4 to 8 minutes against an employee doing the same work by hand in 60 minutes or more, with far more room for error. He also walks through a $100,000 job to show that automation doesn't change the price a customer pays; it changes the profit and the lead time the shop keeps. They cover the hidden costs of labor that spreadsheets ignore — recruiting, training, turnover, benefits, payroll taxes and absences — and why a $75,000 employee actually costs far more every year, while a machine is a one-time investment that compounds. Brandon and Nick also explain how ShopSabre customers regularly discover entirely new revenue streams after adding equipment they originally bought for a single task. This episode is for cabinet makers, woodworkers, metal fabricators and manufacturing business owners deciding whether to scale with automation or more labor. ShopSabre is an American CNC manufacturer based in Lakeville, Minnesota, building CNC routers, plasma tables and fiber lasers. Watch the full episode for Brandon's formula for sustainable growth — great people, great processes and great equipment — and why nothing changes if nothing changes. Subscribe to Talkin' Shop with ShopSabre for new episodes every week. 00:00 - Intro & Cold Open 01:03 - Today's Topic: Automation vs. Labor 04:14 - Listener Q&A: Vacuum Noise, Dust Doc & Feedback 09:30 - The Right Way to Calculate Automation ROI 13:09 - The Hidden Costs of Labor 16:24 - How Automation Creates Leverage 19:09 - Saving Money vs. Making Money 23:28 - Cabinet Build: Machine vs. By Hand 26:28 - The $100K Job That Changes Everything 28:44 - Don't Wait for the Bottleneck 33:26 - The True Cost of a $75K Employee 36:46 - Work Smarter, Not Harder 40:10 - Wrap-Up & What's Next Discover all our CNC machines and accessories: https://www.shopsabre.com/ Follow ShopSabre for daily updates, tutorials, and expert tips: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopsabre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopsabre Twitter/X: https://x.com/ShopSabreCNC TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shopsabre LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shopsabre-cnc/ Since 2000, ShopSabre CNC has delivered high-quality CNC routers, plasma cutters, and laser engraving machines built in the USA to businesses and hobbyists worldwide. Subscribe for more insights on CNC technology, project builds, and industry-leading machine performance.
Fabrika zemininde, üretim hatlarında ve ham madde seçiminde Endüstri 4.0 rüzgarları estirirken; iş o üretilen tonlarca malı, paletleri ve konteynerleri küresel alıcılara satmaya geldiğinde neden hala 1990'ların refleksleriyle hareket ediyorsunuz?Filtresiz Dijital'in 96. bölümünde, masadaki parayı rakiplerine kaptırmak istemeyen sanayiciler, büyük toptancılar, ihracatçılar ve B2B marka liderleri için küresel ticaretin yeni ve ödünsüz matematiğini masaya yatırıyoruz. Konumuz: B2B Pazarlamada Yapay Zeka ve Küresel Satışın Yeni Kuralları!Türkiye'de büyük ölçekli ticaret yapan birçok şirketin düştüğü çok ciddi bir paradoks var. Milyonlarca liralık otomasyon yatırımları, CNC tezgahları ve dünya standartlarında bir üretim gücü… Fakat iş küresel pazardan müşteri bulmaya geldiğinde başvurulan yöntemler hala taş devrinden kalma: Yılda bir kez düzenlenen yorucu global fuarlara devasa bütçeler gömüp 15 metrekarelik standın önünden bir satın almacının tesadüfen geçmesini beklemek ya da internetten toplama e-posta listelerine "Biz Türkiye'nin en büyük üreticisiyiz" diye başlayan, doğrudan spam klasörüne düşen soğuk mesajlar göndermek. Sektörün üzerine çekilen o sahte başarı illüzyonlarını bir kenara bırakıyoruz. B2B toptan satışta veya ihracatta sizin web sitenize gelecek binlerce organik tıklamaya ihtiyacınız yok. Sizin, Münih'te mevcut tedarikçisiyle teslimat krizi yaşamış ve acil olarak alternatif bir üretici arayan o 1 tane satın alma direktörüne ihtiyacınız var. Peki, dünyanın öbür ucundaki bu adamın "tam şu anda" bu arayışta olduğunu nasıl tespit edeceksiniz?İşte tam bu noktada yapay zeka destekli Sinyal İstihbaratı (Intent Data) ve Tahmine Dayalı Analitik (Predictive Analytics) devreye giriyor. Küresel arama trendlerini, IP hareketlerini ve kurumsal dijital ayak izlerini takip ederek hedef pazarınızdaki sanayi devlerinin satın alma niyetlerini daha onlar resmi bir ihale (RFQ) açmadan nasıl görebileceğinizi tüm şeffaflığıyla deşifre ediyoruz.İşin kurumsal karar süreçleri ve nöropazarlama boyutunda ise büyük bir hatayı ortadan kaldırıyoruz: Karar Verme Birimi'ni (DMU) hacklemek. Tonajlı satışlarda masada tek bir kişi oturmaz; CEO pazar payına, CFO birim maliyete, Fabrika Müdürü ise teknik dayanıklılığa bakar. Yapay zekanın Hiper-Kişiselleştirme yeteneğini kullanarak, bu üç farklı karar vericinin zihinsel bariyerlerini ve kurumsal yüklerini hafifletecek nokta atışı stratejileri nasıl kurgulayacağınızı somut adımlarla anlatıyoruz. Bölümde ayrıca, Joykek tarafında bizzat masasında oturduğum, yapay zekanın zamanlama istihbaratını kullanarak bir endüstriyel üreticinin 12 ay süren hantal satış döngüsünü nasıl 3 aya indirdiğimizin çok gerçekçi ve yaşanmış başarı hikayesini (case study) paylaşıyorum.Üretim bandındaki o büyük emeğin hak ettiği vizyoner pazarlama altyapısını kurmak, küresel pazarda feneri açık bir şekilde ilerlemek ve algoritmaları markanızın en güçlü satış neferi yapmak için bu bölümü kaçırmayın.B2B şirketinizi, fabrikasını ve ihracat hacmini yapay zekanın gücüyle lazer güdümlü bir sisteme dönüştürmek, masadaki parayı kasanıza sokmak istiyorsanız faruk@joykek.com adresinden bana doğrudan yazabilir veya joykek.com üzerinden stratejik hizmetlerimizi inceleyebilirsiniz. Video podcast bölümlerimiz, sahada bizzat test edilmiş vaka analizlerimiz ve dijital dünyanın perde arkası için YouTube, Instagram ve TikTok'ta "filtresizdijital" yazarak ekosistemimize dahil olabilirsiniz!
✔️ BTC is entering it's final stage of the bear market.✔️ If Bitcoin was gonna break down This would have happened already✔️ 47 Months✔️ Be thankful that this is not obvious✔️ Every time BTC closed 2 red 6 month candles in a row, it was followed by a 3-year uptrend.✔️ Now a megaphone forming on the highs.✔️ All you have to do, is buy BTC spot.✔️ A BTC supply shock is not imminent✔️ Strategy Announces Digital Credit Capital Framework✔️ Ukraine Takes $8.3M in Seized Crypto✔️ NC House passes crypto ATM bill to curb scams✔️ IMF tokenization marketing ✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/jesseolson/status/2071427257953063271 ► https://x.com/superbitcoinbro/status/2071093979521970680► https://x.com/washigorira/status/2071164997104009508► https://x.com/alemzadehc/status/2071209786721349768► https://x.com/nobrainflip/status/2071213289410097663► https://x.com/mithcoons/status/2071556787191545921► https://x.com/merlijntrader/status/2071262354948731021► https://x.com/killaxbt/status/2071567472377860149► https://x.com/bitcoinnewscom/status/2071265026661400982► https://x.com/saylor/status/2071565162377568377► https://x.com/scottmelker/status/2071575407938215998► https://www.strategy.com/press/strategy-announces-digital-credit-capital-framework_06-29-2026► https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/ukraine-takes-8-3m-seized-104833006.html► https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article316063315.html► https://x.com/imfnews/status/2071421996127093043► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
In this episode of Compassion & Courage, Madison Wood-Gonzalez shares her inspiring work with Morning Light, a nonprofit providing compassionate end-of-life care and housing for hospice patients. Marcus and Madison explore the meaning of hospice, the importance of caring for caregivers, and how community support can transform lives at their most vulnerable. Resources for you: More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: https://marcusengel.com/freeresources/Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Learn more about Morning Light: https://morninglightinc.orgLearn more about Marcus' Books: https://marcusengel.com/store/Subscribe to our podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastSubscribe to our podcast through YouTube: https://bit.ly/Youtube-MarcusEngelPodcast About Madison Wood-Gonzalez, CNE, CND, CNC:Madison has been with Morning Light since 2017. She has a passion for using her communication, organization, and event knowledge to make a difference in the lives of others in the community. Since Madison joined Morning Light, the organization has nearly quadrupled its fundraising efforts, started a State Certified CNA school, and won education and storytelling awards. Madison has also brought holidays, celebrations, and quality of life activities to the organization and the Abbie Hunt Bryce Home. “For me, it's about the celebration of life up until the end,” she says.Madison has been responsible for coordinating the highest grossing fundraising events in Morning Light history, and the organization continues to break fundraising records year over year with her involvement. She is primarily responsible for staff leadership, organizational oversite, community partnerships, business development initiatives, media and press collaborations, promotional materials, and communications.Madison works hard to cultivate community awareness and collaboration. Because of her work, the organization has been featured in the Indianapolis Star, received a wide variety of coverage on local radio and television stations, and has received both local and national awards. She now teaches her nonprofit communication and leadership methods nationally to help other organizations advance their missions as well. Date: 6/29/2026 Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare Episode number and title: Episode 183 – The Power of Compassion in End-of-Life Support with Madison Wood-Gonzalez, CNE, CND, CNC keywordshospice, end-of-life care, nonprofit, compassionate communication, caregiver support, community impact
Greg Kerkstra is part of a family business that leads in the precast concrete industry. They’ve now turned to Progress Group’s large-format binder-jet concrete technology, which we covered here in a podcast with Andreas. Greg is exploring applications, products, and go-to-market with his family business. What will work? Where is the value? What is interesting and profitable in concrete 3D printing? We contrast their printing method with the usual concrete deposition technologies and look at what they can make and want to make. We look at Mangrove‘s options, its goals, and try to divine where the business is in this novel market. This episode of the 3DPOD is brought to you by FacFox, where your next product starts as a file and ends as a custom-made reality. With instant quoting, rapid design feedback, and on-demand 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and more, FacFox makes it easier to test out ideas, fine-tune every detail, and manufacture with confidence. Curious what your design could become? Upload it and find out.
✔️ Price will be through the previous high in the 4th quarter of next year.✔️ Big money has been sitting on the $60k bid all year✔️ The Bitcoin fractal you don't want to ignore.✔️ The most important line to watch ✔️ Josh Mandel might be on to something with 444k after all.✔️ The monthly close will tell us if Bitcoin is in 2019 vs 2022.✔️ Power law is holding on by a thread ✔️ Bear markets are just giant bull flags in the making✔️ Fear & Greed felt too simplistic, so I set out to analyze the Bitcoin community's mood more granularly ✔️ Old billionaire says Bitcoin “shouldn't be worth a bucket of warm spit.”✔️ CZ suggests the Bitcoin community should give Satoshi a 12-month window to move his coins✔️ Crypto VCs are all either bankrupt or they've pivoted to ai✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/davthewave/status/2070299421229863382► https://x.com/mithcoons/status/2070533600764739720► https://x.com/washigorira/status/2070858896756121940► https://x.com/washigorira/status/2070433144340361591► https://x.com/superbitcoinbro/status/2070637789889343602► https://x.com/bitcoinmunger/status/2070508119545839764► https://x.com/bitcoinisaiah/status/2070663951059194296► https://x.com/blackwidowbtc/status/2070626233847886116► https://x.com/sullymichaelvan/status/2070500443269079276► https://x.com/bitcoinnewscom/status/2070681909718307144► https://x.com/documentingbtc/status/2070660709491376364► https://x.com/coinbureau/status/2070438766200963101► https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2019/05/08/binance-considered-pushing-for-bitcoin-rollback-following-40-million-hack► https://x.com/sullymichaelvan/status/2070500443269079276► https://x.com/bitpaine/status/2070717265767715265► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
As strength and nutrition coaches, Dante and Ren help people reconnect with their bodies through intentional movement, strength, mindfulness, and outdoor adventure. We sit down with Dante Liberato and Ren Thorpe of The Den Somatics in Manitou Springs. From MMA fighters and endurance athletes to people from all walks of life, they take a holistic approach to health and performance that challenges traditional fitness norms.Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortGuests:Dante Liberato, Coach, Trainer - The DenRen Thorpe, CPT, CNC,CES, Strength & Nutrition Coach - The DenAs fellow bike commuters and cycling enthusiasts, Dante and Ren share their perspectives on movement, community, and training with purpose. We talk about The Den's growing cycling community, their Monday night rides, Dante's cycling roots, and his upcoming documentary Dante: 500 Miles on Psychedelics, which follows an extraordinary running journey. Whether you're a cyclist, athlete, or simply curious about living a healthier, more connected life, this conversation offers plenty of insight and inspiration.Follow Dante:Instagram: @buffalowarriorFacebook: Dante LiberatoStrava: Dante LiberatoThis Episode on Video: https://youtu.be/ey5KbI6SRbE?si=kGPDbXHwwzSTbSw9Learn More:Bicycle Day Albert Hofmann: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_Day_(psychedelic_holiday)Couchmilk: https://couchmilk.com/The Film Dante: 500 Miles on Psychedelics https://dante500.com/The Den Somatics: https://www.thedensomatics.com/The Feed: https://thefeed.com/Lifetime Fitness: https://www.lifetime.life/locations/co/colorado-springs.htmlTwisted Spoke: Spoke Break https://www.twistedspokecbd.com/Follow Pedal The Springs for more stories from the people, places, and events that make Colorado Springs one of America's great cycling communities.Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public&Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.comDon't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.
✔️ Tell me why all the people who have always said it's a scam and going to zero are wrong✔️ Noobs have been celebrating every green Bitcoin candle since Feb 2026✔️ Bitcoin has entered a historic bounce zone. ✔️ This indicator has been remarkably effective at identifying optimal BTC accumulation windows✔️ The worst-case outcome for BTC over the next six months is a 59% gain.✔️ Listen to Warren Buffett✔️ Price printing higher lows while RSI sweeps lower lows✔️ You need a “maximalist” belief system to justify Bitcoin's value.✔️ Bitcoin clock is ticking✔️ BTC daily testing linear trendline from 2022 & 2023 lows✔️ I am not a "permabull" on Bitcoin, I have conviction.✔️ BlackRock says Bitcoin will likely see a "renewal"✔️ Franklin Templeton files for ETFs that reinvest stock dividends into Bitcoin✔️ Bitcoin Mining tax clarity bill gains industry backing/Clarity act update ✔️ The ilbtccouncil X account has been suspended ✔️ Bull Bitcoin has obtained the MICA license in France✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/stoolpresidente/status/2069833701966393770► https://x.com/stockmoneyl/status/2069438204806127707► https://x.com/ao_btc_analyst/status/2068706526936617259► https://x.com/washigorira/status/2069467091187753089► https://x.com/durdenbtc/status/2069421756662599924► https://x.com/frankafetter/status/2069600311400870171► https://x.com/gertvanlagen/status/2069664213874741547► https://x.com/BitcoinNewsCom/status/2069753036839203317► https://x.com/mithcoons/status/2069763050714943882► https://x.com/superbitcoinbro/status/2069827106092232992► https://x.com/jameslavish/status/2069855787548344406► https://x.com/bitcoinmagazine/status/2069105338540794163► https://x.com/bitcoinarchive/status/2067927356333797793► https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/franklin-templeton-files-etfs-funnel-100157393.html► https://x.com/bitcoinnewscom/status/2069097357132640437► https://x.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/2069873512525779242► https://x.com/tim_niemeyer_/status/2069164048176820284► https://x.com/francispouliot_/status/2069404801662619925► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
✔️ Bitcoin. For the fearless.✔️ Historical BTC bottom signal✔️ BTC (6M) - The final red candle?✔️ Treat Bitcoin like a house, not a trading account!✔️ Power Law vs. Price✔️ Much lower targets for BTC are trending✔️ BTC The bull phase is loading…✔️ Bitcoin is a power law✔️ Bitcoin quietly hit an ATH for transactions this last week✔️ Ethereum Foundation Cuts 20% of Staff ✔️ US Senate PASSES bill that bans the Federal Reserve from issuing a CBDC until 2030✔️ Sparrow developer account terminated by Apple for dishonest activity ✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/jameseastonuk/status/2068774264874910133► https://x.com/cw8900/status/2068677349441433856► https://x.com/_crypflow_/status/2068782297034187190► https://x.com/coindesk/status/2068790688989229168► https://x.com/snz_btc/status/2069081731001421965► https://x.com/geometric_9/status/2069076202405372152► https://x.com/cryptocaesarta/status/2068988621344903571► https://x.com/holger21m/status/2068885908297035866► https://x.com/coincornerdanny/status/2069103439628386757► https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/ethereum-foundation-cuts-20-staff-172319275.html► https://x.com/bitcoinmagazine/status/2069391212641960241► https://x.com/bitcoinmagazine/status/2069441258498457831► https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/crypto/articles/congress-taking-clarity-act-york-174338323.html► https://x.com/craigraw/status/2069124643223445854► https://x.com/sparrowwallet/status/2069486312239894771► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Ser Ulric, Coinicarus and HumbleWarrior are back with this weeks Bitcoin tonight, join us for an Awesome Chat!► Topics for Bitcoin Tonight 029 - Jun 23► Hopium with Holeshttps://x.com/Bitcoin_Teddy/status/2068123413277704267► A Prideful Sloth's Envious Wrathhttps://x.com/dissentfu/status/2065576956251590951► First Time in a Bear Market?https://x.com/mechanakamoto/status/2068145941765390501► Mr. Rogers Slow, Media Ads GO!https://x.com/anishmoonka/status/2066460712763801819► "Official Non-Official" Fed Policyhttps://x.com/jameslavish/status/2067366913404240080► Is Saylor Captain Ahab?https://x.com/davidzmorris/status/2067222911228711425► Dad What Was Saylor Like in 2022?https://x.com/saylor/status/2068278654455488789✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoins The information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Taylor Jenkins didn't start out wanting to be a machinist. He wanted to fly planes.Then COVID hit, his plans changed, and he ended up in a composites program working with carbon fiber instead, chasing the same hands-on itch he'd had since high school building RC gliders and racing drones. From there he landed a job as a CNC operator in southern Utah almost by accident, just because he could already read a blueprint.A few shops, a few good mentors, and one really bad boss later, Taylor ended up running his own shop, Lone Wolf Precision, completely solo. No crew, no robots, just him, two Brother mills, and an auto saw he's genuinely proud of.In this episode, we get into:- His path from drone racing and RC planes into machining (it's a weirder story than you'd think)- The probe crash that almost killed his new Brother machine, and what it taught him about automation actually eating your "free time" instead of giving you more of it.- The aerospace shop that trained him right, including learning the CMM inspection feedback loop the hard way- The bad coworker situation that finally pushed him to leave that job for good- The six weeks he had to buy a machine and make a brand new production contract work, after turning down a job offer to do it- How he finds new work (hint: it's not LinkedIn), and why he fires customers who aren't worth the headache- The saw stop he designed because every shop bandsaw stop he's ever used has been garbageIf you're running your own shop, thinking about starting one, or just like hearing how somebody actually built theirs from the ground up, this one's worth the listen.
6K Additive is roaring ahead with a recycling solution for metals. Their path from scrap to powder is helping the US to be more resilient, produce powder locally and perhaps be more cost effective and sustainable as well. But, what does 6K want to do? Where is it headed? What does it want to accomplish? How does it’s process stack up to others? And how will it go about it? Frank here talks us through their strategy, goals, plants, capacity, operations and the future role 6K wants to play at the core of the US defense and industry. This episode of the 3DPOD is brought to you by FacFox, where your next product starts as a file and ends as a custom-made reality. With instant quoting, rapid design feedback, and on-demand 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and more, FacFox makes it easier to test out ideas, fine-tune every detail, and manufacture with confidence. Curious what your design could become? Upload it and find out.
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We Like Shooting - Ep 667 This episode of We Like Shooting is brought to you by: Foxtrot Mike (Code: WLSISLIFE) C&G Holsters (Code: WLSISLIFE) Midwest Industries (Code: WLSISLIFE) Gideon Optics (Code: WLSISLIFE) Blue Alpha Second Call Defense Otis Technology (Code: WELIKESHOOTING15) Guests: Paul Noonan, Foxtrot Mike Products – https://fm-products.com – @foxtrotmikeproducts Text Dear WLS or Reviews +1 743 500 2171 Public Show Titles GOA GOALS Aug 1-2 in Iowa. https://goals.goa.org/ JUNE 20th, 2026 GunCon.net Tickets on sale now. Use code AGENCY171 GEAR CHAT Foxtrot Mike Products Foxtrot Mike THEOUTDOORWIRE Hi-Point Hush-Point Cigar 22 Suppressor The Hush-Point Cigar 22 is a limited-run monocore .22 suppressor developed through a collaboration between Hi-Point Firearms, Taylor Customs, and Orion Wholesale. Released June 10, 2026, it is styled to visually resemble a premium cigar with a hard-anodized dark brown finish and gold accents. 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BULLET POINTS FOREST SERVICE DEBUTS NEW RECREATION MOBILE APP USDA Forest Service National Forests and Grasslands Mobile App The Forest Service launched the National Forests and Grasslands mobile app for iOS and Android during Great Outdoors Month. The app provides the most complete collection of Forest Service recreation sites, safety alerts, closures, and offline maps for the 164 million annual visitors to national forests and grasslands. The USDA Forest Service launched the National Forests and Grasslands mobile app on June 4, 2026 to provide a single comprehensive visitor information platform. It consolidates data from nearly 30 legacy apps, offering complete recreation site details, safety alerts, closures, amenity information, activity search, offline maps, and optional map layers for fire and weather data. The free app is available on iOS and Android for the 164 million annual visitors to national forests and grasslands. ATHLON OUTDOORS EXCLUSIVE FIREARM UPDATES, REVIEWS & NEWS NRA 2026 New Guns & Gear That Stole the Show Uncover the exciting NRA 2026 new products unveiled at the Annual Meetings & Exhibits, perfect for shooters and collectors. The article by P.E. Fitch highlights standout new firearms and accessories debuted or featured at the 2026 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Houston, positioning the event as the industry's encore to SHOT Show. Coverage includes innovative designs from multiple manufacturers, with particular attention to eye-catching or controversial products that drew significant attendee interest. Specific product details, dimensions, weights, and pricing are not extractable from available page metadata and previews. INSIDE SAFARILAND Do Handgun Silencers Have a Place in the Self Defense World Do silencers have a place in the self defense world? They may not have completely made it there yet, but I think they will be. Safariland blog article examines whether handgun silencers (suppressors) belong in self-defense applications. The author gives a cautious but optimistic ‘yes,' particularly highlighting advantages for home defense scenarios while acknowledging practical limitations. The piece discusses benefits like hearing protection for the shooter and reduced disturbance to bystanders or family members, alongside typical drawbacks such as added size, weight, and legal/regulatory requirements. SOLDIERSYSTEMS Roni Nano Roni Pistol-to-Carbine Conversion Kit Houston, TX – Roni Corporaton, the leading designer and manufacturer of the renown Micro-Roni, PDW-style pistol-to-carbine conversion kits and other fi … The Nano Roni is Roni's most compact pistol-to-carbine conversion kit that installs a handgun into a chassis in seconds without tools, transforming it into a pistol-braced PDW. It includes a complete system with chassis plus accessories such as magazine holders, light mounts, Picatinny rails, charging handles, optics mounts, slings, and a belt holster. Initial compatibility covers multiple Glock models with additional Glock, SIG Sauer, Taurus, and Canik models planned; available in black, OD Green, and Flat Dark Earth. THE TRUTH ABOUT GUNS Can You Shoot 5.56 Through a .22 Suppressor? – The Truth About Guns Can you shoot 5.56 through a .22 suppressor? Usually no. Here's why pressure, heat, and gas volume matter so much. The article addresses whether .556/.223 ammunition can be safely fired through a standard .22LR (rimfire) suppressor. In the general case, it is not safe or recommended. Most dedicated rimfire suppressors are engineered only for the much lower pressures, smaller gas volumes, and reduced heat produced by .22LR, .22WMR, or similar rimfire cartridges. NSSF NSSF Releases Most Recent Firearm Production Figures (ATF AFMER 2023) Over 32 million Modern Sporting Rifles in Circulation WASHINGTON, D.C. — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, released the Firearm Production in the United States including the Firearm Import and Export Data 2025 Edition (reporting 2023 data) to its members. The report compiles the most up-to-date information based on data sourced from the Bureau of Alcohol, […] According to the NSSF article dated January 15, 2026, ATF AFMER data shows 2023 U.S. domestic firearm production at 8,466,729 units, a 15.4% decrease from 2022. Total firearms made available for the U.S. market in 2023 were 13,574,653 (handguns 8,176,535; rifles 3,899,907; shotguns 1,498,211). Cumulative civilian firearms in possession 1990–2023 reached 506.1 million, with modern sporting rifles (MSRs) in circulation estimated at over 32 million. GUN FIGHTS Play the best Price Is Right-style GunBroker game on the internet. BANGRANK A live cast ranking segment for anything and everything in the gun world, powered by questionable certainty, strong opinions, and audience voting. THE AGENCY BRIEF Agency Update 1. AGENCY BRIEF: STREET SWEEPER / USAS-12 DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE RECLASSIFICATIONWhat this really was: In 1994, ATF took lawfully owned shotguns and shoved them into the NFA “destructive device” category. No vote in Congress. No new statute. Just an agency ruling that turned specific 12-gauge shotguns into the same legal category as grenades. The targets were the Striker-12, the Street Sweeper, and the USAS-12. The Striker and Street Sweeper used revolving cylinders. The USAS-12 was a semi-auto, magazine-fed shotgun. They all fired ordinary 12-gauge shells, the same kind of ammunition people put through hunting pumps all over the country. The legal hook was buried in the National Firearms Act, specifically 26 U.S.C. § 5845(f). That section says a weapon with a bore over one-half inch can be treated as a destructive device unless the government decides it is “generally recognized as particularly suitable for sporting purposes.” A 12-gauge shotgun has a bore of about .73 inches. So every 12-gauge in America avoids the NFA only because ATF treats it as sporting enough. That is the trapdoor. In 1994, during the Clinton administration, ATF issued Rulings 94-1 and 94-2. The agency said these shotguns had no recognized sporting purpose, pointing to their weight, capacity, and military-style features. Once ATF withdrew that exemption, the guns became destructive devices. The pattern was simple: Start with a broad statute and an elastic test like “sporting purposes.” Use subjective factors, including appearance, to pull back prior approval. Reclassify the guns by agency ruling. Open a short amnesty period for tax-free registration. Turn missed paperwork into felony exposure. Confirmed fact: ATF used the sporting purposes clause to reclassify these firearms and require NFA registration without Congress passing a new law. What is less clear is how many legacy owners actually got notice before the amnesty window closed. But the legal threat was real, and the policy result stuck....
In this week's episode, Jason is in Ireland finding himself so Mary and Keith welcome the crew from Woodworking is Bullsh*t, Paul Jasper and Erik Curtis, to talk about the rise and fall of social media, procrastination, motivation, how to raw dog your downtime and GLP-1?? But somewhere in all the palaver, we make some good points...we think...Check out Paul and Erik's AMAZING Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/be/podcast/woodworking-is-bullshit/id1724046445Be sure to check out Bits & Bits at www.bitsbits.com and use coupon code MORSELS15 to save 15% on your order of router and/or CNC bits. Be sure to hit up Katz-Moses Tools at www.KMTools.com - cool tools at a fair price. If it's on their website, it's in Jonathan's apron. www.kmtools.com **And check out the new Katz Moses toolless adjustable countersink and new sharpening jig and sliding stop block. Oh, and don't forget about his new aluminum channel French Cleat system with some bad azz 3D printed accessories that lock in place!! WTB Woodworking's latest giveaway is a ~$1,000 JET Power Tools DC-1100VX-CK Dust Collector with Vortex Cone! Suck me sideways! Register at wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway. Registration is good through midnight EST on Thursday, July 24th. And be sure to check out WTB Woodworking in person at 390 Pike Road, Unit 2, Huntingdon Valley, PA for lumber, slabs, woodworking tools and MORE!! Or shop online and earn yourself some Burkell bucks for every dollar you spend! Go to wtbwoodworking.com to shop online.Help us support Grit-Grip!! A revolutionary new breed of double-sided sanding sponges that we all LOVE! Check it out at https://grit-grip.com/ and use code "shopsounds" at checkout to get a free sanding block!GorillaWood Glue is the #1 most-used wood glue brand among woodworking pros! Go to gorillatough.com/shopsounds to learn more about their amazing line up of products! Gorilla. Trusted by pros, easy for everyone.The Bourbon Blade: https://www.bourbonmoth.com/shop/p/the-bourbon-blade-original-pocket-chiselIf you'd like to support us on Patreon and have access to our irreverent aftershow, you can sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/shopsoundspodcastYou can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and TikTok (maybe): Bourbon Moth Woodworking and Keith Johnson Woodworking and Kodamari Design
Keith and Patrick Lee didn't start their machine shop with a giant facility, a full team, or a fleet of high-end equipment. They started with a Tormach in a one-car garage, a willingness to learn, and the belief that if they kept showing up, solving problems, and doing what they said they would do, they could build something real. In this episode of MakingChips, Keith and Patrick share the story behind their South Jersey machine shop, from discovering CNC through high school STEM projects and YouTube videos to slowly building the business on nights and weekends. Keith brings the hands-on machining background, including time in the Air National Guard and aerospace manufacturing, while Patrick brings a mechanical engineering background and experience in heavy construction operations. Together, they've had to figure out not just how to make parts, but how to build a business from scratch. Their journey is full of the kind of lessons every shop owner can relate to: learning CNC by doing, finding early work through Xometry, using LinkedIn to build real customer relationships, deciding when to invest in equipment, and building processes before hiring or automating. They also talk openly about what it's like to work with a sibling, how they handle disagreements, and why "family before the business, family after the business" has become a guiding principle. What sets Keith and Patrick apart isn't flashy equipment or decades of experience. It's their ethos: ownership, duty, discipline, honesty, and a commitment to bringing honor back to American manufacturing. They want to build a shop that treats customers like partners, pays skilled people well, and proves that doing the right thing still matters. What's Covered in this Episode (0:00) Keith's "fake it till you make it" CNC job story (0:47) Keith and Patrick Lee's origin story in manufacturing (STEM, John Saunders, and more) (3:47) Launching the business and building out the shop themselves (4:48) First real machines and early customers: Xometry to get started, then upgrading to a Haas mini mill and Prototrack lathe scored at auction (6:29) Take your shop to the next level with high-end DN Solutions Machining (7:40) Current equipment: multiple Haas machines and why standardizing on one brand makes sense at this stage (8:23) Learning CNC: Keith's self-taught journey through YouTube, a year at a job shop, and why high-mix/low-volume is the best education (12:00) Customer acquisition and sales challenges they're tackling (13:55) What actually works on LinkedIn: personal content, authentic connections, and targeted warm outreach to local companies (17:42) Networking group: Brett Lister's local machinist community and how generously this industry shares (19:12) Your buyers have technical questions. Navu delivers reliable, accurate answers. (20:25) Building a process from scratch: why developing process is harder than improving one; the need for standards before automation or hiring (23:09) QMS and documentation: how they built their QMS, use travelers and job sheets, and adopted Infab ERP (25:42) Knowledge retention challenges: capturing speeds, feeds, and setup know-how before the next hire (28:03) Delegate and elevate: having Patrick program and set up jobs as a test run for future onboarding (30:15) Brand and values: ownership, duty, discipline; what actually sets a two-Haas shop apart in a crowded market (33:00) High say-do ratio: doing what you say you will do as the primary differentiator; treating customers like family (36:55) Check out the Hennig Workflow (an automated pallet delivery system) (41:31) General vs. niche: why being a general job shop makes sense at the start; focusing on milling in a specific size range as a core competency (43:44) QMS as foundation for certification: AS9100 vs. ISO 9001; getting into aerospace overflow work first before pursuing the cert (48:09) Closing advice: working with a sibling means family before business and family after business (49:38) Starting a shop: do it before it is too late; it takes twice as long and costs twice as much, and neither is a reason not to (50:39) Gates's Law: overestimate what you can do in one year; underestimate what you can do in five Resources Mentioned Tormach Haas Automation Xometry NYC CNC (John Saunders) — YouTube DN Solutions Navu Hennig Workflow Automation The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber Connect with Keith & Patrick Lee Liberty Manufacturing Keith Lee on LinkedIn Patrick Lee on LinkedIn Connect With MakingChips www.MakingChips.com On Facebook On LinkedIn On Instagram On Twitter On YouTube
Episode 302Onefinity CNC:The industry standard for at home production CNCs. Ball screw and linear rail construction - No beltsCompatible with all popular software, 15 minute setup, infinitely upgradable, and world class tech support!And its made in Canada. Which means Maple Glazed Rails!One Machine - Infinite possibilitiesUse the link below to order:https://www.onefinitycnc.com/?ref=AWP Texas Woodworking Festival:A woodworking convention showcasing new tools and trends. Featuring woodworking retailers, makers, manufacturers and a whole plethora of classes taught by the masters of their craft!September 25TH - 27TH 2026 at the Palmer Events Center. This event is a unique blend of an industry trade show, tool sale, educational seminar, and woodworking-themed festival. Get your tickets today at texaswoodworkingfestival.com Gorilla GlueA trusted brand with decades of experience! From glue, to woodfiller, to workshop floor kits, they have everything you need for your next project. Check out their new products along with great deals on all your trusted favorites at: www.gorillatough.com/AWP Sign up for Patreon for Early access, and special Patreon-only content:https://www.patreon.com/anotherwoodshoppodcastPATREON GIVEAWAY!Donate to Maker's For St. JudeEvery $5 earns you an extra entry in the Patreon Giveaway (Paid Patrons Only)https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR?px=8679481&fr_id=134326&pg=personal Whats on our bench:
Brians Questions: Hey guys, thanks for answering all of my questions in the past. I have something a little different this time. While cutting a mortise on the router table into a leg, I accidentally touched the outside of the leg to the router bit and did some damage. I happen to have the offcut and the grain is a perfect match (see photo). What would be your process to go about repairing this so it is near invisible? My thought was to use a wheel marking guage and chisels to remove a sliver of the leg. I have no idea how to cut a perfectly matching piece from the offcut to fit into that removed material. In order for the grain to match, the repair piece can't be oversized and would have to fit perfectly. This is on the outside of the leg and will be seen. Or is that a little unreasonable and would you not match the grain perfectly? Thanks, Jeff Howdy fellas, Love the podcast, thanks for what you do. For the sake of space and cleanliness, I've decided to get rid of my table saw. It's an 80's era Delta Unisaw that runs great, but doesn't have any safety features and the dust collection is wanting. Rather than upgrading, I plan to use my bandsaw + planer/jointer for ripping, tracksaw + MFT for cross cutting and router table for joinery. The only thing I haven't quite figured out is cross cutting short pieces, anything