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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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
JAN 16, 2026
#441 Keyence microscope demo
Topics: * Tool life and strategy * Okuma Horizontal for sale * Keyence microscope demo * Custom python programs * Bar-feedio * Expectations in a shop
53 MIN
JAN 9, 2026
#440 Be present
Topics: * 2026 goals for the year * Be present * Speedio automation cell * Evaporating coolant * Grimsmo is on a quest to learn everything there is to know about ultraprecision manufacturing
52 MIN
DEC 19, 2025
#439 Checklist for buying machines
Topics: * Latest obsessions * - recycling used coolant * - foam * 2026 roadmap * - what do people want? * - execution. * - collaborative planning * - Complete each task in a way you're proud of * Checklist for buying machines * SMW Brother is installed! * Grimsmo Speedio quest for ultra precision * Embarassing Babmu moment
52 MIN
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