Parts Department

Justin Brouillette & Jem Freeman
Parts Department

Justin Brouillette (Portland CNC) & Jem Freeman (Like Butter) discuss CNC machines, their product design and manufacturing businesses, and every kind of tool that they fancy. Show Website - https://dept.parts

  1. JUN 3

    Conjugal visit with my machinist

    Jem and Justin catch up on shop developments, with Justin juggling multiple products in development while Jem shares exciting robot adventures with his machinist. They discuss AI coding breakthroughs with Claude 4, celebrate Profit First successes, and contemplate documenting Jem's robot journey on YouTube. The conversation weaves through tax management wins and four-day workweek benefits.     Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic CAT50 Tool Tags incomingRobot conjugal visitsPecker laser 👍Milwaukee Packout in my Kitchen - Fabworks 50% off🧈 Buttertube 👈 subscribe nowJem before kids videoClaude 4 killed it in a single shot ꘎Add to cart now live after fixing caps and feetAndroid app for Laura ꘎Tax account 18k spot on PF ꘎ 👏👏👏Justin 70% of last years pay in 2025Mercury consultingThanks Justin 00:00 Aging Reflections 02:50 Product Development Insights 06:11 Robotics and Engineering Adventures 09:15 Come into my Safety Zone 12:06 Laser Engraving Experiences 15:07 Content Creation and Branding 19:58 YouTube 27:46 AI Coding Updates and Innovations 29:47 Claude 4: A Game Changer in Coding 32:32 Creating Offline Apps with AI 35:22 The Evolution of Business Operations 39:09 Tax Management and Financial Planning 43:08 Profit First 47:01 Business Growth 51:01 The 4-day Work Week and Work-Life Balance 53:56 Tariff sea-saw --- Profit First Playlist Classic Episodes Playlist --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a Friend Discuss on Show Subreddit Show Info Show WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | Youtube Please note: Show notes contains affiliate links. HOSTS Jem Freeman Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia a...

    57 min
  2. MAY 20

    Sacrifices to the CNC Gods

    Jem and Justin talk about machining big aluminum parts, setting up shop spaces, Raspberry Pi projects, file transfer hassles, tool holders, and robot programming. They share wins, frustrations, and practical tips from a busy week in the workshop. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic Workshop layoutChatter SyncGH chopsHydraulic for ISO30?ISO30 drill chucks? - runout?RTFM GPT - Shared (Zap)YCM DilemmaUpgrade StorageSellScissorsHigh stakes machining ꘎ EaglesArbour rebuild, awesome old school shop ꘎Farken CF cards!!! Hourly rate assessment ꘎What happens if you scrap client material? ꘎ 00:00 Workshop Challenges02:49 Designing Efficient Workshop Layouts05:40 Exploring CNC and Raspberry Pi Integration08:42 Managing High-Value Client Projects11:31 Tool Holder Innovations and Challenges14:31 Cash Flow and Robotics in Manufacturing21:07 Simulation and Toolpath Innovations23:32 Programming Challenges with Different Robotics24:50 Dealing with Mechanical Issues26:55 Collaboration and Community Support27:41 Machining Techniques and Precision30:22 Pricing Strategies in Machining35:44 Evaluating Equipment and Automation Needs37:59 Leveraging Technology for Efficiency40:24 Navigating Documentation and Resources --- Profit First Playlist Classic Episodes Playlist --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Become a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a Friend Discuss on Show Subreddit Show Info Show WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | Youtube Please note: Show notes contains affiliate links. HOSTS Jem Freeman Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia Like Butter | Instagram | More Links Justin Brouillette Portland, Oregon, USA PDX CNC | a...

    43 min
4.4
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Justin Brouillette (Portland CNC) & Jem Freeman (Like Butter) discuss CNC machines, their product design and manufacturing businesses, and every kind of tool that they fancy. Show Website - https://dept.parts

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