Podcasts about grimsmo knives

TOPICS: John Grimsmo breaks down the barrier with a brief history of starting Grimsmo Knives. Its not always easy, but it is the most rewarding thing that they have ever set out to achieve. Personal and professional growth is immense.

TOPICS: Grimsmo quits (this is a good thing, we promise)! ERP Systems & Purchase Orders Raw Material Shortages Willemin (Mill-ish) coming to Grimsmo Knives from Ohio Haas VF-3 & Haas DT-2 for production at SMW! KERN & lights out production Diagnosing Tool Life Killers & Solutions (Chip Evacuation, Fusion 360 Adaptive with Ramp Taper Angle, tool coatings, through spindle coolant, flute count, magnetism, and more!) Higby Threads, CNC Lathe Love, Master Ring Gauges Dimension Drawings for QC at SMW Fusion 360 FINALLY allows threading with a grooving tool!  

Business of Machining has now reached it's 200th episode! That's 3.84 years of "private" conversations about manufacturing and growing small businesses.  A sincere thank you to the listeners out there--or as we've lovingly dubbed them, "parking lot circlers." In the past 4 years, this podcast has been downloaded over 1 million times!    TOPICS: - The importance of authenticity - Detailed trips down memory lane for both Grimsmo Knives and Saunders Machine Works.   - Mental Health & Tony Hseih 

This podcast is GOOD VENTING and BAD VENTING all things manufacturing and entrepreneurship. Blade to the Grindstone After taking Saunders's advice (perhaps a bit too literally) Grimsmo takes a Zedaro Miltera Endmill to a knife blade and ends up with an incredible surface finish but the grinding wheel was another story... Throughout the talk of grit, mesh, and desired results, Grimsmo casually drops a bombshell---and Saunders calls him out immediately. PSA CHAMFER OR CORNER ROUND YOUR DANG PARTS A prospective hire for SMW finds it surprising to see how much deburring is done inside the machine! The guys highlight the benefits of chamfers and creative ways they've used different types of endmills to get that beloved edge break. Plus, Saunders shares his process for the SMW Diamond Dowel Pins, which come off the lathe a fully finished product. BUT, BUT....I WANTED IT TO BE COOL! Grimsmo laments the fact that he's using something a lot more simple than a Swarf toolpath but he knows the more simple, less exciting one still gets the job done.  FRICKIN' FREIGHT Without rhyme or reason, a national freight company adds limited access fees or lift gate fees that really aren't sustainable for SMW long term. Obviously, it's a problem that will need solving but how much action does it require? Saunders decided to take action based on an interesting strategy. THE BIG GOOD VENT Saunders shares his thoughts on things he's learned about hiring people and buying machines. HACK IN FUSION Selecting multiple chains of a sketch or contour can be a hassle, especially if you want to use that same geometry for multiple operations. VIDEO COMING SOON! Grimsmo's been learning better workflows, component structures, how to organize and lay out sketches all while keeping in mind future Grimsmo Knives employees. Fixturing & Tooling Standardization Grimsmo gives an update on the Norseman and while they're still able to make 6 knives daily, he's thinking about redesigning the fixture. The 2 long dovetail clamps on at each end causes the fixture to bow. The Johns discuss possible solutions and luckily, this is what SMW is all about! Standardizing tooling doesn't sound exciting but once you've implemented it, it's like seeing something you can't unsee! MINDS THEY ARE A CHANGIN'--and that's a good thing! RoboDrill replacement was going to be a Haas DT-2 but another consideration is MUCH more important to SMW than the fast rigid tapping.        

The guys have been at this CNC machining thing for over a decade now and the amount of development in both shops in the past few months is surprising! FACING If you thought this was about face mills and decking parts, you're wrong. This is the first time the Johns have been able to video chat (reliably) during podcast recording in over a year all thanks to a sweet 220MB internet connection. EUMACH ME SO HAPPY! Grimsmo gets into detail about the Eumachs, while one is warming up its spindle, the other has a funky VFD issue and is about to have its spindle removed in order to reach the "tool unclamp" sensor. That being said, they're closer than ever to becoming a productive part of Grimsmo Knives! Spoiled Rotten When you go from the helm of a KERN to watching an old 2002 Eumach ramping up, things look...slow. Saunders is also spoiled by the lightning fast spindle and intuitive Next Control of the DATRON Neo. Phase 3 - Implementing & Evaluating Processes With the entire SMW team working on Phase 3 of rebuilding the shop, all eyes are focused on making processes easier, faster, and mistake proof. That, in turn, means it's time evaluate current machine tools and decide if they fit into the plan. Right now, the DATRON Neo is too much machine for what SMW needs and the FANUC RoboDrill (with its lack of probing and through-spindle coolant) just doesn't fit the shop right now, so it's time to let go and get the right machines! 3D Printed Poka-Yoke Hardware Counter Boxes Based on Ryan Wenner's idea of counting trays, Saunders thought of a way to count mulitple pieces of hardware, minimize human error, and pour them into poly seal bags without spills. Lost Hardware 0; Saunders 1. Check out Seneca Woodworking YouTube Channel Here! Click Photo Below to View Post! NEW TEAM MEMBERS There's so much work to do and that means Grimsmo and Saunders need more hands on deck. Two interns; one from a local robotics team and the other from a machining program have massively increased the manpower since they began a few weeks ago. The third person, who shall remain a mystery for now will be zeroing in on the benchtop/hobby machines and pushing them to their limits! The goal is to add tons of new speeds and feeds data to ProvenCut!   KERN + Window Machining + Adding Additional Material To Serve As Workholding = YES. Grimsmo was able to window machine the fixture for the Rask lockbar inserts and it's just--beautiful! The guys discuss fixturing, probing, updating tool wear offsets, custom tombstones, capto holders, livetooling, and more! MariTool may not make HSK 40 holders BUT they do know exactly what to send with your order of toolholders. Something that goes really well with lathes.... BTW, MariTool, when all this Covid stuff gets better, would you be open for a visit? Asking for a friend! CAPTO Tooling: Is Through-Spindle Coolant A Good Idea? In theory, it sounds logical to buy Capto tools that have this functionality but there's a sticking point you may want to hear before taking the plunge! Speaking Of Coolant, That Hose Is Lookin' Real Nice! Angelo is overjoyed when "garden hose" sprayers are added to the machines. MORI? No garden hose? #UNSUBSCRIBE. Saunders and Grimsmo share their plans for a central coolant/water delivery system.

CNC Manufacturing, Rigging Haas VF6ss Machines, Rasks, and a HARD Question You May Have Never Thought To Ask Yourself As An Entrepreneur! "There are no PRIORITIES, only one PRIORITY." During this weekly conversation about manufacturing, business, life balance, obstacles, solutions, and super technical, nerdy machining stuff, a lot is going on. The SMW shop just got a little heavier. 45,000lbs to be exact. On Monday, twin Haas VF6ss machines arrived. Saunders shares his initial impression, what it was like for him and his team to rig the machines themselves, and the next steps in the process. Proof that Everything is a Noodle Since the machines arrived, that also meant the VM3 (SMW's first VMC) had to move. Now, the Z-axis automatic coolant switch needs some attention. They were able to get the machine leveled in thanks to two great videos: Haas video & AT-man Unlimited. The ONE Thing Grimsmo's been programming on the KERN but while trying to run a part yesterday, it didn't cooperate. Today, he's digging in to figure out why. While thinking of the barrage of parts that eventually need to be made on the KERN, it's easy to get flustered and overwhelmed; however, Grimsmo has determined the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT thing he can do for Grimsmo Knives right now---and yer gonna love it. The ONE Thing by Gary Keller Living By The Modified Nike Slogan: Just Do It...NOW? Saunders admits he's been a lot harder on himself lately when it comes to completing tasks from the infamous to-do list. For him, the list allows too much time for procrastination or some other negative emotional reaction. So, he sees it and does it immediately. The question is, is this sustainable and scalable? WHO ARE YOU? Some entrepreneurs never consider when starting a business, they should put themselves as the head of R&D and hire in a boss that handles the day-to-day operations & management of the company. Pocket NC did just that! Bring Back The Million Dollar Question Grimsmo's surprising answer to the limitless question, "What would you do if someone gave your company a million dollars?" SYSTEMS & PROCESSES MetalQuest left a lasting impression on Saunders. Behind the robots and machines is software and processes that culminate into one high functioning organizational system. On the same note, ALEX, the SMW custom inventory tracking, purchasing, & maintenance schedule software is evolving! Click Image to Watch MetalQuest Tour

"You're in the business of being in the business of a business!" TOPICS: Leadership & Internalizing Advice Self-Reflection & The Last Dance  Grimsmo's Delegating & the Tornos Lean Manufacturing  ERP systems Credit reference tips Leadership & Advice Making the plans, the decisions, and having to steer the ship without a detailed map has its own set of unique struggles. The Johns mull over the abstract concepts of feedback, advice, and how timing and experiences affect their ability to receive and process it. Conviction behind the advice turns out to be a key concept. A Flowery Moment of Truth Fresh as a peach on the couch watching The Last Dance (a documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls), Saunders finds himself doubting Michael's empty gas tank. While digging up a rose bush, Saunders gets hit with some serious self-awareness. Click here for NYC CNC's Movie Recommendation List. Hardcore Machining Stuff...Well, Sort Of. The Johns usually get into nitty gritty machining detail but today, they find themselves inevitably back on the subject of business. The deeper they get, these topics seem less and less mutually exclusive! Delegating, Teaching, & Administering Responsibility Last week, Skye took the reigns of the Tornos; Grimsmo's definitive proof that he's growing as the leader of Grimsmo Knives. While he admits that handing responsibility over is difficult, he's very happy and excited about what this means for the future. Not to mention, Skye is crushing it! Click Image To See Full Post Lean Manufacturing Has Nuance (just like everything else) After a night of lights out machining, Grimsmo arrives to find an oil spill and that brings forth discourse about chip conveyors and possible solutions. Lean manufacturing can be tricky to pinpoint. Being proactive about potential problems is certainly a part of it but going overboard is easy. The old adage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," certainly applies here. Even more, the solutions MUST be simple, scalable, and sustainable. In other words, "the juice must be worth the squeeze." The Scope of Inventory Tracking Part of entrepreneurship is defining the scope of problems your business can handle versus the problems it should handle. Conflicted about investing time to develop custom inventory and PO tracking software, Saunders reaches out to the lean master, Jay Pierson, and gets a surprising response. Kanban cards, bar codes, and simple PO generation are tossed around this theoretical ERP skull session. Fusion 360 & Dr. Phil Experience (the awesome machinist, not talk-show host) Stay tuned for in-depth adaptive CAM troubleshooting videos from NYC CNC. Speaking of Fusion 360, how the heck does Dr. Phil do that!? Prompted by an IG story with "automate simple tasks" plastered on it, Saunders and Grimsmo can't help but marvel at Dr. Phil's ability to rapid prototype & machine complicated parts. Grimsmo's planning a YouTube video where they sift through his Fusion file--stay tuned! In the meantime, watch this incredible, free, Autodesk University Course by Dr. Phil on 5-Axis rapid prototyping. Click Image Below For Dr. Phil's Awesome AU Course Touch Points of Business - Interactions ARE Messages Every interaction a client has with a business is considered a touch point. They can be anything from calling customer service to how easy it is to order products. For instance, at the mention of ordering material for the KERN, it's abundantly clear that Grimsmo has stumbled upon a negative touch point surrounding credit reference forms. Luckily, Saunders has great tips on how to handle it! The Bigger Picture Negative interactions with other businesses tend to make you look more closely at your own. There is a clear difference in companies that care about customer experience and ones that don't. Each interaction, whether positive or negative sends an important message about who you are and what you value.

Two Small Manufacturing Business Entrepreneurs Learning to Navigate Covid-19. With an uncertain time frame, Grimsmo and Saunders discuss the importance of looking ahead, monitoring your burn rate, and being ready to use available programs before the cushion runs out.  Grimsmo Knives made the decision to shut their shop in response to the non-essential business shut down order.  That doesn't mean things aren't still progressing! Not only has he reached out to the Canadian government to offer GK's shop and skill sets, he's got time to LEARN THAT KERN--all in the name of the Rask!  Last episode, SMW had shut down the shop in response to the non-essential business shut down order BUT within the last week, he's busted his butt to figure out a way to be part of the solution. DELVE reached out to have his shop manufacture face-shields, the Badger Shield to be exact. This well designed, open-source file gives SMW everything they need to make PPE the right way.  Click Here To Learn More About Operation #BadgerShield Saunders shares his crazy experience with trying to secure materials to make it happen. The whole team is on board to help as many healthcare workers as possible. If you have a machine shop, it's a good idea to see what you can provide in this great time of need. For Ohioans, go to https://repurposingproject.com/ to see how you can help. TO THE LATHE, JENNAYYYY.... Saunders asks Grimsmo about whether or not wear comp on a static lathe tool should be updated in Fusion CAM or at the control.  While discussing the workflow for holding tight tolerances on the lathe, thermal expansion and tool wear enter the conversation. 5-Axis, Where Have You Been!? All the recent lathe talk has been great and all but with Grimsmo about to get knee deep in the KERN, he needs some resources to learn Steep & Shallow in Fusion 360. Watch AutoDesk University 2019 Presentations of Laurens Wijnschenk, Rob Lockwood, and Phil Butterworth      

On this episode of the Behind the Edge Podcast, the crew grills Skye, a part timer for Grimsmo Knives on his job at the company, what he does, and what they have plans for in the future. They also discuss what makes them choose a certain knife on a given day and why they buy the knives that they buy. Website: https://behindtheedgepodcast.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheedge Music: No? Yeah! by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/no-yeah Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/oHR9HZsBDJw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/behindtheedge/support

THIS WEEK'S TOPICS:  Entrepreneurs Managing Business & Emotions Reliving KERN  Shop Tours | Onsrud, Hendrick Motorsports, and Stewart-Haas Racing CAMplete | Workflows & Optimize Function  Datron NEO & Wazer for ProvenCut Speeds & Feeds Testing A Message from Justin K. Courtney | Tulster It's been 13 years and counting! Grimsmo relives how his spur-of-the-moment trip to KERN resulted in something he never thought possible. Rear View VS Windshield Are we ever truly able to live in the present? Saunders discusses the past, present, and future as it relates to entrepreneurship. If you aren't familiar with the 1-Minute "Brazilian Fisherman" story, Read it here. Managing Business = Managing Emotions Saunders shares a thought and behavior pattern that gives him emotional freedom during stressful events or circumstances. Learning how to control and manage emotional responses is easier said than done. Shop Tours - FANUC, ROMER ARMS EVERYWHERE, AND SURFACE PLATES LARGER THAN CARS? Saunders visits Onsrud, Hendrick Motorsports, and Stewart-Haas Racing in Charlotte, North Carolina and shares his experience at each shop, the things that blew him away, and a story about how he ended up machining an aluminum decal squeegee tool. CAMplete Training, Workflows, & Capabilities Grimsmo returns from a day of training with a good understanding of how to integrate Fusion 360 and CAMplete into a viable workflow for Grimsmo Knives.  At this point in time, SMW uses the software to simulate, verify, and check for possible collisions but there's a feature that sounds like a game changer: OPTIMIZE FUNCTION. DATRON NEO & WAZER ARRIVE AT SMW ProvenCut will be testing speeds and feeds on these machines and adding them to the ever-growing video database! Click Image to Visit ProvenCut.com CHIP RAG - WHERE ARE YOU?  Unfortunately for some, the newsletter is being sent directly to the spam folder. If you've signed up but haven't received the February 7th issue, check your spam folder. If you haven't already, click here to sign up! Last but not least, a message from Jusin K. Courtney with TULSTER. Visit Tulster.com Follow him on IG @tulster @justinkcourtney

Plugged Into The Pipeline Having a brain trust is valuable to your business and personal growth. Whether it's social media, family, friends, a mentor, or a business/entrepreneurship group, the benefits are innumerable. Entrepreneurship bears a shocking resemblance to parenting, especially when it comes to receiving unsolicited advice. Your Win = Crap Shoot? Saunders shares memo that brings a new perspective to evaluating decisions. Although it's easy to think a good result is from your skill and intellect, you might be surprised to find that it's more like rolling the dice. Read Howard Marks Memo  NYC CNC Chip Rag Stay updated with the shop, shop tours, upcoming events, and other important developments in the manufacturing industry by signing up for the free NYC CNC Newsletter!   Click Image for Full Post WHAT A BEAUT. All the machines are in the new Grimsmo Knives shop and it looks incredible! With a loaner grocery box truck, the team will be able to finish moving the remaining items. Watch New Shop Progress Video WATER, COOLANT, & AIR Grimsmo and Saunders talk details about water, coolant, and ways to make supplying coolant/water to the machines more efficient. BIG BADA BOOM AT SMW An air line disconnects and whiplashes wildly against the adjacent wall, scaring the crap out of everyone. Saunders shares the story on WhatsApp and Rob Lockwood has an easy solution---almost too easy. Let's just say that the Air Fuses are on order....and maybe a few new pairs of pants.  

Happy new year everyone! This week John & John talk machines, promises and expectations. Grimsmo Knives gets the keys to their new shop and the new Kern landed in Canada. This then sparked the conversation about the planning process with rigging new machines and the move in general. John Saunders all about "The Prepared" by Spencer Wright, which is a newsletter for "people working on real problems in the physical world". Click HERE to check it out! Saunders' also makes a list of some of his 2020 goals. The boys talk about struggling to drill titanium.

ATTENTION: CALLING ALL PARKING LOT CIRCLERS! We want to feature YOU! If you're a Business of Machining podcast listener, send us an audio clip so we can add it to future episodes! Make sure to listen to this episode for further details! What's Up in Saundersland? John returns from Spectre EDM in Blue Ash, Ohio. "Good EDM Shops never cut corners (pun intended)." If you have any burning questions about EDM, keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming tour video on YouTube! The comment section will be open to Q&A! Tool Life Problem Resurfaces at GK Back in episode 136, Grimsmo's 1/8" ball end mills were snapping at the collet nut. Custom tooling with a more rigid shank was working perfectly (at first). Grimsmo's making some toolpath tweaks and Saunders suggests that the issue might even be coolant related. Speaking of Coolant, What's in YOURS? Saunders gears up to release a video about H2O. The layman's version will show different ways to test and monitor water quality, clear up confusion surrounding initial fills, tap water versus pure water, subsequent top offs, and more. Saying Goodbye is Hard! Erin is leaving Grimsmo Knives for bigger and better things and we're all going to miss her! She's got a lot of exciting freelance work lined up and she's heading back to Africa! In her place, GK welcomes Fraser Cuviello to the team. Saunders agrees to trade the coolant video for a Grimsmo Knives video featuring Fraser's savvy skills. Click the Image Below! Machine Shop Stuff Goes Awry: Red Lights, Running Out of Air, and the Ontario Burn - Parts Catcher Arduino bites the dust - Maker's Choice Google Script Breaks - Saunders walks on ERP system - Running out of air

Start designing your life and that will lead you to your purpose. John Grimsmo, who is the owner of Grimsmo Knives, spent a few years working on different professions, but that didn’t stop him from discovering what he truly loves which led him to his passion for making and building things. As a self-taught machinist and perfectionist, his knives were his works of art. And they’ve been appreciated because Grimsmo Knives have a long waiting list of customers and are gaining popularity across North America every day. During this conversation, you’ll discover… The importance of pushing yourself to the next level Why it’s crucial to never stop learning Why you should accept mistakes in order to grow To find out more about John, visit https://www.thethoughtleaderrevolution.com/.

Buckle up for this EPIC episode of BOM! Saunders and Grimsmo both have a LOT to talk about as Grimsmo bargains for the shop of his dreams, and Saunders takes on multiple projects that each have BIG implications and potential.  Behind the GrimsBRO scenes  When it comes down to it, Grimsmo Knives was started by two brothers, and they continue to make big business decisions together. Grimsmo shared a chat on his Insta story (@johngrimsmoknives) between him and Erik, and it left people guessing.   BUT Grimsmo KNOWS what he wants.  After visiting his dream shop a couple days ago, he says:  “[The shop] is different than what I expected, but it’s also everything I expected. Price wise, it works” - Grimsmo NYC CNC 5-Axis Machining Class FINALIZED Saunders finalized his first 5-axis machine training class! The ROBODRILL is rigged up and ready, are you? 3/6 slots are already sold out, so reserve your slot ASAP   2 Day Class (Dates): Dec 5 - 6, 2019  Price: $1750 Hey girl, you wanna Netflix n’ LEARN?? Both Johns recommend the Netflix documentary on Bill Gates.  What is YOUR definition of success? Highlight: Everyone has a different definition of it, and yours shouldn’t be defined by someone else’s parameters for your life.  “Work and family are really the only two things I care about in the world” - Grimsmo  Saunders and Grimsmo discuss what success means, and what role happiness plays in the equation.  Book recommendation:  Delivering Happiness By Tony Hsieh Also discussed in this episode:  Google ads campaign for fixture plates. What social media platform is best for your business to advertise on? Check out Grimsmo’s video on cleaning out the Mori Mill  Saunders visit with QualiChem, and a discussion of different coolants and filtering methods (Water matters!) Cleaning parts with an Ultrasonic Cleaner, and which one to buy  Saunders admits that he’s warming up to lathes. Proof: “I have a fanuc in the shop, and I like lathes” - Saunders. Will BOM ever be the same again??

In this episode: NEW IDEAS:  “It’s amazing what can happen when you Palletize your life!” - Saunders Grimsmo’s new love...The BUYER’S Choice System If you know about Grimsmo Knives, you know about their Maker’s Choice system. This is the way they’ve been selling their knives for YEARS. The title of the Buyer’s Choice System says it all; if your name is picked, you can order a knife specific to your ideal Norseman. Check out the Grimsmo Knives website, and Grimsmo’s Instagram account for more details and to sign up.  “It’s the merger of the digital and physical world that’s so intriguing to me!” - Saunders The DIGITAL Side of the Business Saunders and Grimsmo talk ERP systems such as Airtable, ProShop and...Google Sheets?? Learn what you can do with an ERP system, what the benefits are, and when to scrap yours if it’s not working for your company.  “We love google sheets. Our business runs on google sheets” - Grimsmo  ‘Nobody should have to count inventory“ - Grimsmo Bonus tip: Get a scale for your parts Does EVERYONE need a custom system? Grimsmo and Saunders discuss if it’s possible to have a system that’s customizable to everyone’s needs. In this day and age, your business runs online.  Saunders’s Flipped the Switch on his NEW project PROVEN CUT!  “We break tools so you don’t have to” - Project Slogan   Learn about what “recipes” you can use with this service

Our podcast name is DA’ BOM In other words, welcome back to the Business of Machining folks, where we talk about business, machining and in this case, budgets.  Grimsmo and Saunders dive into all those little bits of business advice you would never think to give to a new entrepreneur if asked. They talk best budgeting software, time management, shipping, and lots of seemingly mundane, but equally important, technicalities to running a business.  Look out for a Chip Break episode on the NYC CNC YouTube channel where Saunders covers the necessity of budgets, accounting, and how to motivate yourself to get. It. Done. DREAM BIG...no. BIGGER! Grimsmo has brought Grimsmo Knives to a place he didn’t even allow himself to imagine it could be 4 years ago.  “I just didn’t understand that it was possible” - Grimsmo The Johns discuss how big to dream in the beginning, and about the importance of small steps (like when Grimsmo anodized knife handles to get his foot in the door of the knife making world.  Growth happens.  “The fixture plate we made 18 months ago was great, and there was nothing wrong with it, but the one that we shipped today was better” - Saunders PERSONALITY QUIZ!  Are you a push or a pull person? How about BOTH?  Grimsmo and Saunders discuss the difference between these two types of people, and how you can be different ways in different situations.  It ain’t always breezy bein’... an inhabitant of Canada. This summer has been HOT, and the Grimsmo crew up north has especially been feeling the heat with the AC broken for the last two weeks of July. Next step: find a new shop.  Saunders makes a new product, which he calls his “Norseman”. AKA his MASTERPIECE! What is it you may ask? Well, this description is no place to find spoilers, so you’ll just have to listen to find out!

Starts off on a SUPER positive note: “We’ve got the recipe down!” The team is taking initiative, and making projects their own. “You need the best guy to come up with the process. Then it’s trainable, it’s a recipe.” - Grimsmo Healthy shops, happy team Do your machines need filters? Where are we at in the SAGA of the Saga Pen? “Priorities, man” - Grimsmo Knives are the first priority, and the lathe has been running non-stop for the past few weeks in the Grimsmo shop. That’s awesome! But it means there’s less lathe time for pen parts (which are entirely made on the lathe). Saunders’ Challenge: What spindle to buy next? Check out Saunders’ December shop update! It breaks down how to budget, and what time of year is best to buy.   DOUBLE TROUBLE Grimsmo is successfully running two pallets(!!) at a time now on his mill, but getting this to work was no cake walk. Among the casualties: a Cogsdill Tool “I was so worried about the programming side of it, that I didn’t worry about the mechanical side” - Grimsmo Your tolerance is inTENTH!   The Johns talk machining and getting their tolerances down to tenths. Sad news: factory closing the doors after 100 years of operation 100,000 sq/ft factory closes down Saunders goes across the street to say goodbye, learn, and check out the auction Back to the Grind...ing company The Supfina fine grinding machine is no longer happening for Grimsmo. BUT Nifty Bar upped their game and meets the Grimsmo standard in grinding! Could this be better? Questions raised:  Q: Can an FAQ make up for a subroutine? A: On a shopify website, perhaps!   Tune in to hear Saunders’ and Grimsmo’s 2019 goals! Sneak peak: Grimsmo: Get a new fixture installed to allow a four pallet setup Saunders: Work steadily on improving the Shopify website

What today's episode lacks in pep, it makes up for in realism: Entrepreneurship can be exhausting--and it isn't necessarily a bad thing. After the Johns team up in Canada, the overwhelming excitement settles, leaving the need for recuperation behind. Stay tuned for the video and video podcast! GET OUT OF MY SHOP...AND INTO MY KITCHEN? A change in surroundings brings new thoughts and ideas to the table--literally. Saunders and Grimsmo discuss their trip to CAMplete Solutions, Inc.--a company that designed specific software to bridge the communication gap between CADCAM & machines. To learn more about CAMplete Truepath or CAMplete Turnmill, click HERE! Entrepreneurship & Open Minds As Saunders's confidence in 5th-Axis machining increases, he admits, "It's time for a lathe"--with a Y-Axis, of course! The guys discuss Y-Axis benefits and 3-Axis toolpath milling differences & preferences. "It's a whole new world!" - Grimsmo Finicky-FANUC While on their CAMplete adventure, Grimsmo can't help but feel responsible for alarming out the MAM72-35V. Check out Grimsmo's Hanbei Error Alarm Remedy! Torque Wrench Myth Laid to Rest? While the data isn't scientific, Saunders gets confirmation about stored torque wrench values from a reputable defense company! D'jever See This Before? Grimsmos ER11 Lindex Collet Nut Cracked! Click the photo for full IG Post: BIG ASS Fan Arrives at SMW (video coming soon) The nomenclature is fitting and it feels amazing! Grimsmo Knives blows the door WIDE open on new shop developments--Tune in to check it out! It's still a shock when people say they binge on Business of Machining podcast episodes and we want to give a sincere thank you to those who listen and show their continued support! 

New INTERN for Grimsmo Knives! At the risk of making the podcast solely congratulatory, Saunders gives his pal a pat on the back. GK Mother of Pearl Video FAST LEARNERS? New people at the shops seem to learn at an alarming rate but processes viewed through a 10-year learning experience lens seem more complicated than they truly are. If it's easy to learn, that's a good sign! Revising the Welcome Guide Driving culture is easy via paper but does it accurately reflect the in-action shop culture? The Johns don't have all the answers BUT the questions produce sparks! MAXIMUM BENEFIT THRESHOLD? Saunders praises the benefits of living in a digital age from a distance. There is a point at which things are TOO digital. When you start ignoring alerts, it's time to get physical! WW 195 Taskmaster NEW CHAPTER--or something like that. Life journeys are gradual; pinpointing the beginning or end of a chapter proves difficult. Saunders embarks on a more defined focus. The 7 things you must go through before making $1 million in revenue Delivering Happiness by Tony Hsieh on Amazon Set an M01 Should a limit be defined that triggers an automatic re-evaluation of your company? Rinse, Repeat, and RESCHEDULE? Grimsmo turns his attention to rescheduling the order of events for knife making and this simple change could be paramount! Plus, Rob Lockwood, the originator of this podcast is visiting GK tomorrow---and we're jealous!

Have a holly, jolly--uh, happy...Merry Christmas!     No matter how you say it, it's a time of reflection, peace, joy, and hope. Today's episode comes with a gift: NO MORE CRAZY LAG TIME.    Sometimes you gotta go old-school. Saunders uses sheets of paper to get ideas in order. Those little pieces of paper summon ideas to improve project organization. TACTILE INSTAGRAM POST   Is Grimsmo on the verge of a huge decision or is it a case of "LIFE-STYLE CREEPING?"   When the ball is in your court, the thought of taking a giant leap in growth is seductive.     Click HERE for NYCCNC's recommended reading list.   LLCs, sub chapter S, loans, reinvesting capital--intricate components of a business entity can be very "TAXING" to say the least.  Saunders and Grimsmo discuss financial discipline. "Money can't buy you happiness but it does buy you options." - Saunders   Coming Soon:  A new shop tour video from Grimsmo! Saunders struggles to decide whether or not to sub-out the job for creating a fixture plate for the VM3...     While you finish laps in the parking lot and get ready to watch new videos from Grimsmo Knives, the end of this podcast might leave you with a  lump in your throat!   This is a private conversation between Saunders and Grimsmo ONLY but this time, they break the 4th wall.     Happy Holidays from everyone at Grimsmo Knives and NYCCNC!  From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank you for being a part of this community.   2017 was a year of challenge, change, and growth;  a year chock-full of ups and downs, twists and turns-- and it's been great.   2018? BRING IT ON!

“The business is becoming its own entity, and we all work for that business” - Grimsmo quoting Pierson Saunders and Grimsmo reunite after missing one of their weekly chats and they have much to discuss.  As their businesses grow at a fast pace, having a great team and managing stress are becoming more important.  The guys work to advance the skills of their teams as well as their own. Jonathan Lewis is back to teach another Tig Welding class.  Superior Welding Instagram Get your pro-membership for NYCCNC here. “Find great people, get them on your team, and let them do great things” - Saunders Both of them have taken on a new team member in the past week; Saunders hired an intern from an award winning high school robotics team with a passion for engineering. Over in Canada, Grimsmo's new Media Producer (and first hire), Erin Kelly, is taking on full time duties and crushing it. Grimsmo can't stop generating ideas for his team to accomplish together and getting more excited about his work. By the time the new machinist arrives in January, it will be as if he's “split himself into four people”. Anything else? Yeah, lots! Saunders reminds Grimsmo to get excited about what you do, and John talks about how this can reduce stress levels. Having trouble with thread mills?  Saunders offers advice. Engineering students from McMaster do a presentation on Grimsmo Knives. Stay tuned to Grimsmo's YouTube channel to watch the presentation and the chat afterwards between the students, Grimsmo, and Erin. More videos coming soon! Saunders talks about custom vacuum plates. Grimsmo combats his supply problem by making Rasks instead of Norseman knives. He declares he will never run out of material again. Review of new Vibra Tumbler (spoiler: it's great!). Video of unboxing and review coming on Grimsmo's YouTube channel soon! There is a lot of power in communication, especially if you're a supplier. As Grimsmo says, “the human empathizes with personal problems, but the business doesn't' care at all.” Get ready to hear the podcast with less and less of a lag between taping and publication. With two media people, “The Business of Machining” will be much closer to real time.

"Everything you do is a representation of who you are, even down to how you wash the dishes." - Grimsmo   Saunders returns from his 3rd round of AutoDesk University feeling refreshed. His perception of AU has evolved from one of pomp and circumstance to one of understanding and appreciation.  Plus, if your're a FUSION ULTIMATE customer, GENERATIVE DESIGN access has been granted.   If you didn't make it this year don't fret. Catch the keynotes, livestreams, and more for free here!     Stop! Hey! What's that sound?    Production and quality are full steam ahead at Grimsmo Knives but the earsplitting sound of the tumbler is driving everyone nuts. With new equipment on the way and a media person to tackle branding and YouTube, John's bursting at the seams with ideas!    Check out the CMTS Video to see the Vibra Tumbler here.   Vibra Website   Leica A60 Microscope   Insize Microscope     Growing, Growing, Gone? Adding people means increasing payroll. An accountant can show you the numbers but what story does it tell?  According to a U.S. Bank study, 82% of businesses fail because of cash flow problems.     Budgeting Video     Machine Shop ROI   Generalized Business Assessment   NYCCNC struggles with demand while Grimsmo Knives struggles with supply.  The guys discuss a direction for the podcast and desire to allow people to connect in a more personal way.     How many circles the parking lot does it take to finish a Saunders and Grimsmo podcast? The fact that people tune in leave both Johns awestruck--even after all this time. 

"Grimsmo's frowning at me with disdain--"   "I'm THINKING!"    With Thanksgiving rounding the corner, this episode of Business of Machining offers a lot of food for thought.   After a night of tossing and turning, Saunders uses his inability to sleep to his advantage.   How's that Norseman pallet coming, Grimsmo?  Finishing the much improved pallet while  keeping up on production is a challenge.     HUBRIS VS HUMILITY:  The Johns are definitely not fans of arrogance but is it possible to be too humble?   Saunders contemplates the biggest business decision he's had to make thus far and it's all about ERP (enterprise resource planning).  While no holy grail of systems exists, one in particular catches his eye.   Check out ODOO here.   The Grimsmo Knives roster is set to gain some new names.  When hiring someone you know, it's not a question of their knowledge or ability.  The real question might surprise you.   "Don't forget, you're the boss." - Saunders   ROBIN RENZETTI INSTAGRAM POST   The guys talk tooling, chip formation problems, and solutions.  If you're getting  some SCUFFS, you aren't alone!   When you hear the phrase, "custom tooling," what comes to mind?  Dollar signs and hassle?   Put your mind at ease because it's much easier than you think!   Saunders and his team take Turkey Day to the extreme in a new, must-see video soon to air.   

BEEF.  That's what's for 7am. People that lack authenticity can test your nerves and leave you  feeling raw but it's easy to let it go when there are bigger fish to fry.   Today is the first day of the rest of Grimsmo Knives.   After an arduous journey with a 2.25 year pre-order, the new direction for the company becomes clear. It's like a breath of  fresh processes.    If you want to dig up the past, perhaps you should try using your Grimsmo Knife.  According to prehistoric sources, it does a DINO-mite job. Click here.    As Saunders prepares for his family vacation, he's also drilling his brain (pun intended) about incorporating re-ground tools into the workflow for the steel fixture plates.   Will he be able to leave the shop rest assured or will his brain spiral out of control?   TRELLO?  Is it me you're looking for? Saunders and Grimsmo discuss the benefits of using this app as well as others for organization, research and other tasks.     Happy belated birthday to Grimsmo! According to Saunders, they  have now reached a new milestone: Boring Dad Birthday Age.   I'll take my FANUC macro book and be on my way now, thanks.    When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. When life gives you 62 Rockwell, you become....a cannibal? Click below for a peek if you dare.   https://www.facebook.com/NYCCNC/videos/1272462719566069/    https://www.facebook.com/NYCCNC/videos/1271578749654466/   Head over to iTunes to give the co-hosts a shout, especially if the machines are running. Until the end of September, you can leave a review and get  a chance to mull things over with the guys.  

Pierson Tour: http://bit.ly/2tk4c4w Grimsmo Knives work-flow boards: http://bit.ly/2slM8T6 Pierson QC Review video: http://bit.ly/2slWfab "Goals are tools that allow me to say no"--What does that even mean?   On this episode of Business of Machining, Grimsmo and Saunders are taking action to improve workflow processes and quality control. While Grimsmo visits a machine shop at a local college, SMW hosts a TIG Welding class with Roy Crumrine and Jonathan Lewis (WELDING TIPS AND TRICKS PODCAST).  Grimsmo shares an Instagram photo that strikes Saunders in a profound way.  Pictures are STILL worth a thousand words--and shows that inspiration and perspective can be cultivated from anywhere! Saunders adds another new member to the team with a focus on Arduino and automation and Grimsmo gets a few new suggestions for a chip load issue on the lathe.               

As an entreprenuer, confidence in your tools and machines isn't all you need. Multi-tasking - is it a valuable skill or bologna?   Saunders applies Grimsmo's often stated advice, "You can do anything but it doesn't mean you should do everything" by hiring a new employee.   A dedicated Grimsmo Knives fan goes above and beyond and Saunders attends SKILLS OHIO, a state-wide machining competition for high school students. Tattoo Photo: http://bit.ly/2pxRp8H

CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 48CNCRT: 48 Leasing CNC Equipment To Grow Your Business With Lucy BurkeLeasing CNC Equipment To Grow Your Business is a valid strategy for financing. We chat with Lucy Burke of North Star Leasing about using Leasing as an option to grow your business. Leasing can have many advantages and a few challenges. we discuss all that and more. This episode is part of a series that discusses some of the key systems you need to set in place before you start a small business.Bill Griggs contact info:Twitter: @BillGriggsWebsite: http://cncroutertips.comSHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/48Websites MentionedNorth Star Leasing http://www.northstarleasing.com/Grimsmo Knives http://grimsmoknives.comFather Ed's https://www.gofundme.com/fr-eds-cnc-repair-replacementTormach http://tormach.comThe Makers Guide http://themakersguide.com#CNC Router Tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips/Mach3 Software http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3CNC Starter Bit set http://cncroutertips.com/bitsVCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demoVCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.comMaker Masters http://makermasters.comResources http://cncroutertips.com/resourcesHaas Automation http://haascnc.comHow to leave a review on iTunesGo to this page.https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cnc-router-tips-podcast-spreaker/id1031116372?mt=2Click View in iTunes.Click on ratings and reviews in iTunesClick the Write a Review buttonLeave an honest rating.Then write a review Just a few words.

CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 48CNCRT: 48 Leasing CNC Equipment To Grow Your Business With Lucy BurkeLeasing CNC Equipment To Grow Your Business is a valid strategy for financing. We chat with Lucy Burke of North Star Leasing about using Leasing as an option to grow your business. Leasing can have many advantages and a few challenges. we discuss all that and more. This episode is part of a series that discusses some of the key systems you need to set in place before you start a small business.Bill Griggs contact info:Twitter: @BillGriggsWebsite: http://cncroutertips.comSHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/48Websites MentionedNorth Star Leasing http://www.northstarleasing.com/Grimsmo Knives http://grimsmoknives.comFather Ed's https://www.gofundme.com/fr-eds-cnc-repair-replacementTormach http://tormach.comThe Makers Guide http://themakersguide.com#CNC Router Tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips/Mach3 Software http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3CNC Starter Bit set http://cncroutertips.com/bitsVCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demoVCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.comMaker Masters http://makermasters.comResources http://cncroutertips.com/resourcesHaas Automation http://haascnc.comHow to leave a review on iTunesGo to this page.https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cnc-router-tips-podcast-spreaker/id1031116372?mt=2Click View in iTunes.Click on ratings and reviews in iTunesClick the Write a Review buttonLeave an honest rating.Then write a review Just a few words.

CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 47BCNCRT: 47B Visualize Your Perfect CNC Business With John Grimsmo.We continue our chat with John Grimsmo, Custom Knife maker and Youtube Star. John shares how he uses Visualization to create your Perfect CNC Business. We have watched the growth of his company Grimsmo Knives through his many Youtube videos. Grimsmo started building his business with less than $5000 in equipment and grew it into over a half million in equipment through the sales of his custom knives.Visualizing exactly what you want can really shorten the time needed to achieve your goals. This episode is part of a series that discusses some of the key systems you need to set in place before you start a small business.Bill Griggs contact info:Twitter: @BillGriggsWebsite: http://cncroutertips.comSHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/47BWebsites MentionedGrimsmo Knives http://grimsmoknives.comFather Ed's https://www.gofundme.com/fr-eds-cnc-repair-replacementTormach http://tormach.comThe Makers Guide http://themakersguide.com#CNC Router Tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips/Mach3 Software http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3CNC Starter Bit set http://cncroutertips.com/bitsVCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demoVCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.comMaker Masters http://makermasters.comResources http://cncroutertips.com/resourcesHaas Automation http://haascnc.comBlade Show http://www.bladeshow.com/Getting Things Done http://amzn.to/2n4wnNIProfit First http://amzn.to/2n4nsfaHow to leave a review on iTunesGo to this page.https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cnc-router-tips-podcast-spreaker/id1031116372?mt=2Click View in iTunes.Click on ratings and reviews in iTunesClick the Write a Review buttonLeave an honest rating.Then write a review Just a few words.

CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 47BCNCRT: 47B Visualize Your Perfect CNC Business With John Grimsmo.We continue our chat with John Grimsmo, Custom Knife maker and Youtube Star. John shares how he uses Visualization to create your Perfect CNC Business. We have watched the growth of his company Grimsmo Knives through his many Youtube videos. Grimsmo started building his business with less than $5000 in equipment and grew it into over a half million in equipment through the sales of his custom knives.Visualizing exactly what you want can really shorten the time needed to achieve your goals. This episode is part of a series that discusses some of the key systems you need to set in place before you start a small business.Bill Griggs contact info:Twitter: @BillGriggsWebsite: http://cncroutertips.comSHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/47BWebsites MentionedGrimsmo Knives http://grimsmoknives.comFather Ed's https://www.gofundme.com/fr-eds-cnc-repair-replacementTormach http://tormach.comThe Makers Guide http://themakersguide.com#CNC Router Tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips/Mach3 Software http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3CNC Starter Bit set http://cncroutertips.com/bitsVCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demoVCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.comMaker Masters http://makermasters.comResources http://cncroutertips.com/resourcesHaas Automation http://haascnc.comBlade Show http://www.bladeshow.com/Getting Things Done http://amzn.to/2n4wnNIProfit First http://amzn.to/2n4nsfaHow to leave a review on iTunesGo to this page.https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cnc-router-tips-podcast-spreaker/id1031116372?mt=2Click View in iTunes.Click on ratings and reviews in iTunesClick the Write a Review buttonLeave an honest rating.Then write a review Just a few words.

CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 47CNCRT: 47Sharing And Growing A CNC Business On Youtube With John Grimsmo. John Grimsmo has been sharing and growing his CNC business On Youtube for several years. We have watched the growth of his company Grimsmo Knives through his many Youtube videos. Grimsmo started building his business with less than $5000 in equipment and grew it into over a half million in equipment through the sales of his custom knives. John Grimsmo has shown every aspect of growing his CNC business on Youtube. With nearly 50 thousand subscriber and millions of viewers he has brought machining to the masses. Grimsmo Knives created a series of custom made knives that enjoy a large following.This episode is part of a series that discusses some of the key systems you need to set in place before you start a small business. Bill Griggs contact info:Twitter: @BillGriggsWebsite: http://cncroutertips.comSHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/47Websites MentionedGrimsmo Knives http://grimsmoknives.comTormach http://tormach.comThe Makers Guide http://themakersguide.com#CNC Router Tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips/Mach3 Software http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3CNC Starter Bit set http://cncroutertips.com/bitsVCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demoVCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.comMaker Masters http://makermasters.comResources http://cncroutertips.com/resourcesHaas Automation http://haascnc.comBlade Show http://www.bladeshow.com/How to leave a review on iTunesGo to this page.https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cnc-router-tips-podcast-spreaker/id1031116372?mt=2Click View in iTunes.Click on ratings and reviews in iTunes Click the Write a Review buttonLeave an honest rating.Then write a review Just a few words.

CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 47CNCRT: 47Sharing And Growing A CNC Business On Youtube With John Grimsmo. John Grimsmo has been sharing and growing his CNC business On Youtube for several years. We have watched the growth of his company Grimsmo Knives through his many Youtube videos. Grimsmo started building his business with less than $5000 in equipment and grew it into over a half million in equipment through the sales of his custom knives. John Grimsmo has shown every aspect of growing his CNC business on Youtube. With nearly 50 thousand subscriber and millions of viewers he has brought machining to the masses. Grimsmo Knives created a series of custom made knives that enjoy a large following.This episode is part of a series that discusses some of the key systems you need to set in place before you start a small business. Bill Griggs contact info:Twitter: @BillGriggsWebsite: http://cncroutertips.comSHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/47Websites MentionedGrimsmo Knives http://grimsmoknives.comTormach http://tormach.comThe Makers Guide http://themakersguide.com#CNC Router Tips https://www.facebook.com/groups/cncroutertips/Mach3 Software http://www.themakersguide.com/home/products/mach3CNC Starter Bit set http://cncroutertips.com/bitsVCarve Demo Video http://cncroutertips.com/demoVCarve Software http://themakersguide.com/vcarve8Triple Edge Finder http://themakersguide.comMaker Masters http://makermasters.comResources http://cncroutertips.com/resourcesHaas Automation http://haascnc.comBlade Show http://www.bladeshow.com/How to leave a review on iTunesGo to this page.https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cnc-router-tips-podcast-spreaker/id1031116372?mt=2Click View in iTunes.Click on ratings and reviews in iTunes Click the Write a Review buttonLeave an honest rating.Then write a review Just a few words.