Business of Machining
John Grimsmo & John Saunders
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John Grimsmo of Grimsmo Knives and John Saunders of Saunders Machine Works discuss their success, struggles, goals and more as machinists, business owners and entrepreneurs.
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FEB 20, 2026
#446 Speedios automated
Topics: * UMC400 coolant dribble * Speedio automation * White Light interferometer * Ai Agents * Johnny Five
50 MIN
FEB 13, 2026
#445 SendCutSend machining
Topics: * Motorized ball valves and "Shelley plus one" and "switchbot" * Diffraction Limited "Micro Manipulator Project" * White light interferometer * SendCutSend machining * Scrapped 30 blades * Put a moat in the calendar
52 MIN
FEB 6, 2026
#444 Stuff I forget
Topics: * Shop renovations and office updates * Grimsmo lathes are back up and running * Shop phone systems * Stop the bleed course * Vibration sensors * Best productivity tip: "Leave yourself an unbelievably easy spot to pick it up the project again" * Stuff I forget * Speedio automation cells
50 MIN
JAN 30, 2026
#443 Webcams watching our robots
Topics: * POE camera tracking machine alarms * Python programs to display DPRNT data * Measuring systems * Grimsmo's office update * Lathe updates * Trond power strips with mounting ears on Amazon
54 MIN
JAN 23, 2026
#442 Speedio automation
Topics: * Speedio automation * Social media addictions * Mammoth Ski Trip * White Light Interferomety! * Johnny Five update * Grinding
54 MIN
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