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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 regarding machine preferences, pricing strategies, and competition in the manufacturing industry, particularly focusing on the contrast between high-quality and low-cost production.

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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, maintaining quality control in coolant management, and the ongoing development of their companies, while also expressing gratitude towards their Patreon supporters.Sinister Machine Works: https://youtube.com/@sinistermachineworks?si=x9k8cdjY-pjlZb7cTools:Torque Wrench Adapter ER40: https://amzn.to/3SOx9AfAllen Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/3KeFYg4Pliers Wrench: https://amzn.to/3G0eqKlTumbler: https://amzn.to/3tMKlsUAir Compressor: https://amzn.to/3ilQSUYBlast Cabinet: https://amzn.to/37yYlOkBlasting Grit: https://amzn.to/3iiPpi7Rapid Air System: https://amzn.to/3uatCiqCamera: https://amzn.to/3qjtSdJMicroscope: https://amzn.to/3E3PV1Y

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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, exploring potential improvements that could benefit both shops and customers, such as better communication and inspection processes.

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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 on Xometry towards building relationships with direct clients, while highlighting the challenges and lessons learned in managing business growth.