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Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast

Join Harrison from Precision Ingenuity and AJ from Audacity Micro on their weekly phone call about business, life, and of course, machining.

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00:54:26

Life with Employees - Ep. 118

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2025/06/04

In the 118th episode of Taps and Patients, hosts AJ and Harrison discuss their recent experiences, including Harrison's kayaking adventure where he and his wife lost and recovered her phone, and AJ's uneventful week spent in a shop with apprentices. The conversation shifts to machining topics, touching on the challenges of training new employees, and the importance of teaching foundational skills and troubleshooting techniques. Throughout the episode, they also address various listener questions

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01:09:37

Harrison's new Employees! - Ep. 117

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2025/05/27

In the 117th episode of Taps and Patients, hosts AJ and Harrison discuss recent events in their respective businesses, including Harrison's hiring of two part-time employees, Ben and Parker, and their training progress in utilizing CNC machines. They also touch on the challenges of managing workloads amidst personal commitments and share insights about their experiences with various manufacturing technologies and equipment. The episode highlights the importance of documenting processes,

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01:05:23

3 Doosan Spindles Later... - Ep. 116

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2025/05/21

n the 116th episode of the Taps and Patience podcast, AJ and Harrison discuss various topics related to manufacturing, including machine issues, job management, and financial planning for their businesses. Harrison shares a recent experience of successfully rapid prototyping parts for a customer while also recounting the challenges faced with machine tool breakages and spindle issues. The episode concludes with discussions about shop setup preferences, including maximizing efficiency and managing

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02:01:27

I'm Starting a New Business -- Ep. 115 with Producer...

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2025/05/12

In the 115th episode of "Taps and Patients," hosts AJ, Harrison, and Jacob discuss various topics related to their respective businesses and collaborations. Jacob, who is the producer of the podcast, shares insights about his machining business and the secret project they are working on together, which involves creating a new business model focused on providing parts and services through a network of small shops. The hosts also delve into the challenges of working with larger companies like Xometry,

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01:08:13

Im quitting Xometry... -- Ep. 114

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2025/05/05

In the 114th episode of Taps and Patients, AJ discusses his upcoming teaching responsibilities, which will involve a new class for General Motors alongside his existing commitment to the Department of Corrections. He mentions a significant pay increase of 60% for taking on the additional class, which will help him transition from a job shop focus to more consistent teaching work. Harrison shares his experiences with customer acquisition strategies, reflecting on how they have moved away from relying

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01:08:51

A Tormach in a Computer Shop? -- Ep. 113 with Luke of...

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2025/04/28

In the 113th episode of "Taps and Patients," host AJ, alongside Harrison and guest Luke Aquilina from Computer Mechanics, discuss Luke's journey in the machining industry, which began with a hobbyist approach and evolved into a successful job shop using Xometry. Luke shares insights about his experiences with CNC machining, the challenges of running a small computer shop alongside the machining business, and the rapid growth he's experienced in recent years. The conversation covers

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01:23:28

Live From Precision Ingenuity HQ -- Ep. 112

Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast ·

2025/04/14

In this live episode of Taps and Patients, hosts AJ and Harrison discuss their current work experiences, with AJ sharing his recent travels for training, challenges with machining, and organizational efforts in their shops. As they delve into their processes, they touch on the importance of making efficient procedures, the pros and cons of hiring part-time help, and their experiences with CNC machining and tooling. The episode wraps up with Q&A about CAD-CAM software, 3D printing, and the

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00:56:11

Curt from Confounded Machine... -- Ep. 111

Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast ·

2025/04/07

In the podcast, Harrison and his guest Kurt discuss their experiences managing their respective businesses, including challenges with workload and production, as they navigate through staffing and equipment changes. Kurt shares insights on his focus on automation and product development, particularly his desire to create complex mechanical puzzles, while Harrison highlights his approach to customer relations and continuous improvement of processes in his machining work. Both express the importance

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00:44:28

More Haas Problems... -- Ep. 110

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2025/03/31

In this episode of the Taps Patients podcast, AJ and Harrison discuss their busy weeks, with AJ working on a new lathe program and Harrison managing a production job involving titanium razor blade heads. They also talk about recent challenges related to coolant management in their machines and the difficulties of using specific tools for tight tolerances and other machining tasks. Finally, the two reflect on the hiring process for a new employee, emphasizing the need to build a supportive system for

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01:26:09

Harrison is hiring? -- Ep. 109

Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast ·

2025/03/24

In the 109th episode of "Taps and Patients," hosts AJ and Harrison discuss their hectic schedules balancing teaching and running machine shops, highlighting AJ's experiences grading papers and dealing with long commutes. Harrison shares insights on the busy state of his shop, including challenges with production deadlines and the financial strain from large jobs, while expressing a need for employee support and automation. The duo also touches on advice for aspiring shop owners,

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01:11:37

This job is killing me -- Ep. 108

Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Seems like episode numbers got all sorts of mixed up, please bear with us while we work through it!Also seems like AJ's camera decided to die about 2 minutes in...In the latest episode of Taps and Patients, hosts AJ and Harrison discuss their busy months filled with machining projects, including a large order and challenges with workholding and tool selection. Harrison shares insights on optimizing machine settings to improve production efficiency, while AJ reveals plans for developing new products

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01:13:45

Slightly Late -- Ep. 107

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2025/03/12

In the latest episode of "Taps the Patience," hosts AJ and Harrison discuss recent upgrades and challenges faced in their respective shops, including Harrison's new professional streaming setup and the completion of a major machine installation. They dive into technical aspects of machine operation, such as optimizing cycle times and addressing issues with part clamping, while also reflecting on their busy schedules and the impact of new projects on their workflows. The episode concludes with

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01:17:36

So Much for the January Slowdown -- Ep. 106

Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast ·

2025/03/11

In the 106th episode of "Taps and Patience," AJ and Harrison discuss their busy machines and the upcoming open house event at Harrison's shop. They share experiences about their workflows, the challenges of finding balance between one-off custom and repeat production work, and thoughts on industry trends, including the impact of automation and AI. Additionally, they address listener questions about machine purchasing decisions and the balance between sports and hobbies, while

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01:44:58

Harrison Bought a Haas UMC-500SS -- Ep. 105

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2025/01/12

In the 104th episode of Taps and Patients, hosts AJ and Harrison discuss the challenges they faced over the past few weeks, including illnesses and busy schedules. Harrison shares an update about acquiring a new Haas machine, citing a large order that necessitated the purchase, as well as potential plans for shop expansion. The duo also explores various topics related to their machining businesses, such as effective workflows, shipping logistics, and the evolving nature of their methods and tools,

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01:48:55

Christmas! --- Ep. 104

Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast ·

2024/12/25

The whole gang is here! This week we do our annual Christmas episdoe with the Patreons!

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01:03:22

I Accidentally my TRT --- Ep. 103

Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast ·

2024/12/13

Harrison broke his 5th axis after re-posting some old code with a incorrect WCS Set--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tapsandpatience/support

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01:23:32

Out Of Alignment - Ep. 101

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2024/11/17

In the 101st episode of Taps and Patience, hosts AJ and Harrison discuss their recent challenges and progress in their respective machining businesses, including equipment issues and project setbacks. Harrison shares a series of struggles with machine alignment and production deadlines, while AJ updates on his new Tormach machine and the difficulties he faced during its setup and initial jobs. They also touch on topics such as tool holders, air filtration systems, and their new teaching roles, as

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01:57:38

Dylan Jackson and Cerven Solutions! -- Ep. 100!

Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast ·

2024/11/15

In this 100th episode of Taps and Patience, AJ and Harrison are joined by Dylan and James as they reflect on the journey of their podcast and share updates about their respective machining businesses. The discussion touches on various topics, including machine upgrades, operational improvements, and the challenges of coolant management. The episode concludes with insights about motivation in manufacturing, the pros and cons of different automation strategies, and the relevance of certifications in

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00:51:49

Too Much Honesty, Apparently -- Ep.99

Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast ·

2024/11/06

in the 99th episode of "Taps and Patients," AJ and Harrison discuss AJ's preparations for receiving a new machine while dealing with challenges in producing precise small parts that have been problematic to hold during machining. Harrison shares a series of frustrating issues at his shop, including complications with a fiber laser and problems with a Haas lathe, culminating in a stressful day and unexpected expenses like buying a new laptop for his wife. The conversation shifts toward their

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01:40:04

How to Not Be a Sh*tty Machine Shop with Chris Zap --...

Taps and Patience | Business and Machining Podcast ·

2024/10/17

In the 98th episode of the Taps and Patience podcast, hosts AJ and Harrison converse with Chris Zap of Zappettini Consulting about his extensive travel for work, trends in the manufacturing industry, and the challenges of scaling a consulting business. Zap shares insights on the importance of building systems to ensure efficiency and sustainability in operations, noting that good processes differentiate the best shops from the poor ones. The episode also discusses the current landscape for starting

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