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  • 168 - Hole in the wall, glorious

    168 - Hole in the wall, glorious
    Jan 27 2026

    Jem's recovering from bushfire evacuations and finding thinking work tough after the chaos. Justin's got a glorious new hole between his shop spaces and AirShop is streamlining daily operations nicely. Both are geeking out over Random Routing's insane 48-tool carousel upgrade. Jem's dumped ChatGPT for Gemini, and Justin's testing coated CNC tooling.

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    DISCUSSED:

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    1. Fires near Jem
    2. 5th Axis Kurt DX6 96 Adapter
    3. Quitting my 3 axis reel
    4. Converting Pierson Pallets to Lang 96
    5. AirShop is really smoothing daily operations (Beta users wanted!)
    6. Post Edits, Github shared Haas post
    7. Gemini backing Siri
    8. Home battery project ꘎
    9. Time on the tools ꘎
    10. Hole in the wall! Glorious
    11. Chatty G I've dumped you ꘎
    12. Reanimating grasshopper challenges ꘎
    13. Diode was the right diagnosis ꘎
    14. Home Assistant Green
    15. Fire Ball 🔥
    16. Random Routing with a banger
    17. Aluminum finish quality 😍
    18. Love the Kimla
    19. Post drives the robot
    20. 48 tools
    21. Simplicity of PC...
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    52 min
  • 167 - Australian diesel spa

    167 - Australian diesel spa
    Jan 13 2026

    Justin's been deep in AirShop development over the holidays while Jem dealt with diesel generator drama amid fire danger. They chat five-axis workflow wins, a $30 kid's microscope that's surprisingly shop-worthy, permit nightmares for a simple door, and SendCutSend's wild live machining stream. Plus Chippy vs forklift round two.

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    DISCUSSED:

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    1. AirShop Incorporated 🟠 Signup airshopapp.com
    2. Digital stocktake ⠄
    3. We got Covid for Christmas
    4. Amazing Microscope - this got me
    5. 5ax flow
    6. Full-time Diesel Mechanic ꘎
    7. Lack Gloucester, but once again finding more hours in the day magically ꘎
    8. Chippy Death Plot
    9. Kitta Builder
    10. Bridge Builder game download
    11. SendMillSend


    1. 00:00 Back in 2026
    2. 02:29 Business Developments and Product Launches
    3. 05:35 Sales Performance and Inventory Management
    4. 08:33 Family Life and Holiday Reflections
    5. 11:14 Innovative Tools and Equipment
    6. 14:13 Production Challenges and Strategies
    7. 17:04 Customer Engagement and Sales Trends
    8. 20:00 Robot River Table
    9. 20:28 5 axis Flow
    10. 23:22 Project Management and Workflow Optimization
    11. 26:23 Community Engagement and Social Media
    12. 29:19 Permitting Challenges and Bureaucracy
    13. 32:01 Work-Life Balance and Productivity Insights
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    53 min
  • 166 - Dylan shows us the Hermle C250

    166 - Dylan shows us the Hermle C250
    Dec 23 2025
    Jem and Justin wrap up the year with tales of inventory headaches, Home Assistant tinkering, and soft jaw frustrations on the new UMC. Dylan Jackson from Within Tolerance drops by to show off his fresh Hermle 250 setup. Plus: electrocution survival stories, air compressor mysteries, and why bricking your phone might be the ultimate productivity hack. Happy holidays from the shop floor.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicShop automation with Home Assistant (green hub)Stream DeckHacs - obscure 3rd party stuff for HAMains cable failureFusion MCPAir leak on UMCPS2 Turbine experimentsDylan Jackson joins the show! Within Tolerance - his podcastDylan's business, Proteum MachiningDylan’s sick headphones from 3MAnyShortcut | Fusion | Autodesk App StoreProduct devNew ATC Pedestal versionsNew CNC ToolingNew CNC Tool holdersNew Fang Stock---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USA
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    53 min
  • 165 - Salt on the IBC rim

    165 - Salt on the IBC rim
    Dec 16 2025

    Jem and Justin chat new computers, shop reorganizations, and the joy of Facebook Marketplace finds like conveyors and what was sticky in Justin's new IBC tote. They swap notes on year-end revenue wins, FedEx driver diplomacy, and why thermostats are amazing ROI. Plus: Home Assistant rabbit holes, AI voice chat absurdity, and holiday shipping plans.

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    DISCUSSED:

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    • Got schooled by AppMan ꘎
    • Home assistant rabbit hole Todd ꘎
    • Filled the big hole fast
    • 2026 calendars
    • 49 current small projects
    • Metaphorical hiking
    • Absolutely disgusting state of affairs
    • Roller conveyor
    • 2025 End of Year
    • Christmas Live Show - join the recording 🇺🇸 Dec 18 - 11:30am PST or 🇦🇺 Dec 19 - 6:30am AEDT


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    HOSTS

    Jem Freeman

    Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia

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    Justin Brouillette

    Portland, Oregon, USA

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    52 min
  • 164 - The filthy assistants

    164 - The filthy assistants
    Dec 9 2025
    Jem and Justin catch up after Thanksgiving, celebrating the sale of Justin's YCM mill and his new fiber laser adventures. They swap stories about home automation dreams, robot programming, and the joys of hiring with AI assistance. Plus, a touching tribute to the generous soul who gave Jem his robots.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicUMC Ep2 YoutubeChatty G voice feels so dumb ꘎Oh my Packout fever ꘎Claude 4.5 Haiku looses the plot again ꘎Opus 4.5 daily driveImportance of a good sumpGetting daily fiberJustin bought this 30w Fiber laserDeathNew Hire for PDX CNC?Home Assistant? - Hacksmith / GrimsmoHacksmith Knife Vlogs---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
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    59 min
  • 163 - Jokes don't work in space

    163 - Jokes don't work in space
    Nov 25 2025
    Jem records from a van battling massive audio lag while engineers occupy his shop floor. He celebrates winning Business of the Year and permits for the new home shed. Justin is drowning in rush jobs, finding a surprise in the YCM sale, and daycare lice. Plus, they discuss buying fiber lasers, upgrading the Fusion Bulk importer, and fancy 5-axis calibration tools.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicRush the rushElephant Robotics - Nestworks CNC.0003,.0006,.0006 (.0076, .0015, .0015mm)Focused TrainingUpdated Fusion Bulk Importer to v.2 Add-inLocal awardsBuilding workshops for other peoplePlanning permitJustin buying this 30w Fiber laserJem's laserpecker---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC |
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    44 min
  • 162 - Grumpy boss mans

    162 - Grumpy boss mans
    Nov 11 2025
    Jem's been grumpy after a slow studio sale, while Justin's juggling rush jobs solo. They chat about robot vacuums saving thousands in labor costs, Justin's new task app that harasses you into productivity, coolant mixers, and why reflection time keeps slipping away. Plus hacked Unitree robots spreading viruses like worms. Both feeling the squeeze between email and actual work.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicSolo humpinGlue upsCreative Woodworking mini tourSlave to email ⠄Unicorn Sales and Support hires?Luddite floor cleaning ꘎Grumpy boss ꘎I need your app ꘎Shopify MCP coming STNo reflection makes Jem a dull boy ꘎More grumpy ꘎Spray booth build ꘎Two new robots at PDX CNCBoss capacity limitingUnitree robots hacked---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
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    54 min
  • 161 - I want my hat back

    161 - I want my hat back
    Nov 4 2025

    Jem and Justin geek out over Jon Klassen. Jem’s selling equipment. They chat UMC updates, marketing consultant wisdom, and why email rules sales plus thoughts on pneumatic air line strategy.

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    DISCUSSED:

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    • Jon Klassen books are good
    • Where is my hat
    • So many jobs
    • UMC update, closer
    • Jem sells his Multicam Router
    • May sell YCM?
    • Unhook, dismantle room
    • Talked to a consultant
    • Email is best method for sales, don't worry about unsub
    • Website conversion
    • AI management
    • Uses social media to confirm
    • Finalist business awards in AU
    • Pneumatic air lines workshop optimisation
    • Maxline
    • Camaster Out of Business?

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    HOSTS

    Jem Freeman

    Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia

    Like Butter | Instagram | More Links

    Justin Brouillette

    Portland, Oregon, USA

    PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
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    46 min