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  • 145 - LLM'd myself

    145 - LLM'd myself
    Jun 24 2025

    Jem and Justin dive into decoding coding posers—because who hasn’t faked it till they made it? They tackle the nightmare of a salesperson who just doesn’t sell and brainstorm clever fixes. Notebook LM and CNC router sanders get a shoutout, plus a cheeky chat on submitting products to GPT. Oh, and why an API script beats Zapier for your workflow hustle.

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    • Coding posers
    • What to do when your sales person sucks?
    • Notebook LM
    • CNC Router Sander
    • Submit your products GPT
    • API Script instead of Zapier

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    HOSTS

    Jem Freeman

    Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia

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    Justin Brouillette

    Portland, Oregon, USA

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  • 144 - Unhinged fencepost discussion

    144 - Unhinged fencepost discussion
    Jun 17 2025
    Jem and Justin kick off with robot arrival update, plus a rapid coding and with YAML magic. They rave about Help Scout, the best AI chat sidekick ever. SMED shines in action, while the A1 Swapper takes a nosedive. Yeti vlogs sneak in a cheeky ad, and a new mousepad earns ✨life-changing✨ status.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicApologies late show, Justin meddlingRobot updateRapid coding projectYAMLDouble time (chats)Best AI help chat I've used - Help ScoutSMED in actionA1 Swapper 📉Yeti vlogs - Integrated advertisement?!Apps guyNew Mousepad ✨life-changing✨---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
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    51 mins
  • 143 - Please, self service

    143 - Please, self service
    Jun 11 2025
    From slippers in the spray booth to AI in the inbox, Jem and Justin spiral through another classic catch-up, this time knee-deep in robots, CNC automation, and YouTube imposter syndrome. Jem’s moving ABB arms across Victoria in a horse float, Justin’s scripting support bots while dodging scams, and both are obsessing over vacuum cycles and TPU bellows. They chat about vibe coding guilt, the future of toolpaths, and whether sharing too much online is a threat or a gift. Bonus: punting ABBs around the workshop on skates.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicVideo Chat GPT 💛Defense of the Dark Arts (Vibe coding)Tiny boots up! ꘎Auto CleaningAuto hole clearingAdamCAD - is it here?Landscape footage in my phoneA1 Swapper imminentHelpScout to replace FreshdeskCAT50 Tool Tags LiveSubscribe Parts Dept YoutubeWireless mics---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC |
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  • 142 - Conjugal visit with my machinist

    142 - Conjugal visit with my machinist
    Jun 3 2025

    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.

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    DISCUSSED:

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    • CAT50 Tool Tags incoming
    • Robot conjugal visits
    • Pecker laser 👍
    • Milwaukee Packout in my Kitchen - Fabworks 50% off
    • 🧈 Buttertube 👈 subscribe now
    • Jem before kids video
    • Claude 4 killed it in a single shot ꘎
    • Add to cart now live after fixing caps and feet
    • Android app for Laura ꘎
    • Tax account 18k spot on PF ꘎ 👏👏👏
    • Justin 70% of last years pay in 2025
    • Mercury consulting
    • Thanks 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


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    HOSTS

    Jem Freeman

    Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
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    57 mins
  • 141 - A Nasty of case of SMED

    141 - A Nasty of case of SMED
    May 27 2025
    Justin’s migrating off Freshdesk, grumbling about outdated UIs and dreaming of integrated tools. He’s knee-deep in Shopify, site redirects, and pondering injection moulding and SMED like it’s a lifestyle. Meanwhile, Jem’s grappling with KittaParts hardware complexity, designing 19” rack kits, inventing dowel-pivot hinges, and vibing with NotebookLM podcasts about ABB RAPID while secretly plotting to laser-engrave everything.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicFreshdesk "free" endingDisposable software ꘎ Laura 3D viewerHenry Holsters Tour - Audacity Micro ⠄ BEPNo door APC BrothersSMED (Single Minute Exchang of Dies)Lean stationShipping areaLLM robot programming ꘎Best part of owning business ⠄Urg. Laura says the coffee.Phew Shopify back to normal ꘎PDX CNC DistributorsAPSX PIMChatter Sync update Masso vs MulticamFricken Lasers ꘎ Notebook LM ꘎ - Learn ABB robotsCities Skylines with JustinFactorio - Factorio does not fill the niche. It creates the niche.---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin...
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  • 140 - Sacrifices to the CNC Gods

    140 - Sacrifices to the CNC Gods
    May 20 2025

    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.

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    DISCUSSED:

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    • Workshop layout
    • Chatter Sync
    • GH chops
    • Hydraulic for ISO30?
    • ISO30 drill chucks? - runout?
    • RTFM GPT - Shared (Zap)
    • YCM Dilemma
    • Upgrade Storage
    • Sell
    • Scissors
    • High stakes machining ꘎ Eagles
    • Arbour rebuild, awesome old school shop ꘎
    • Farken CF cards!!!
    • Hourly rate assessment ꘎
    • What happens if you scrap client material? ꘎


    • 00:00 Workshop Challenges
    • 02:49 Designing Efficient Workshop Layouts
    • 05:40 Exploring CNC and Raspberry Pi Integration
    • 08:42 Managing High-Value Client Projects
    • 11:31 Tool Holder Innovations and Challenges
    • 14:31 Cash Flow and Robotics in Manufacturing
    • 21:07 Simulation and Toolpath Innovations
    • 23:32 Programming Challenges with Different Robotics
    • 24:50 Dealing with Mechanical Issues
    • 26:55 Collaboration and Community Support
    • 27:41 Machining Techniques and Precision
    • 30:22 Pricing Strategies in Machining
    • 35:44 Evaluating Equipment and Automation Needs
    • 37:59 Leveraging Technology for Efficiency
    • 40:24 Navigating Documentation and Resources


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    Jem Freeman

    Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia

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    Justin Brouillette

    Portland, Oregon, USA

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    43 mins
  • 139 - How many robots, Jem?

    139 - How many robots, Jem?
    May 12 2025

    Jem and Justin talking shop 139 episodes deep and Jem has finally bought the dream robots!

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    DISCUSSED:

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    • How many robots did Jem buy? ꘎
    • 7robotics wood MFG ⠄
    • AWESOME Lean Machine Shop Tour: Pierson Workholding!
    • Giant ALU parts. 90% reduction - 15.7lbs to 1.55 lb (7.12kg to 0.70kg)
    • Pierson SmartVac 3
    • Overwhelm = high
    • Selling machines
    • Upgraded Controllers
    • Snazzy Labs Self Driving for $999
    • New AirShop Developer?
    • Holy shit balls RAPID is good ꘎
    • Crashing windows 98 CNC with 3D surfacing code ꘎
    • Chatter Sync
    • Midnight twerking tool offsets ꘎
    • New regulations on shelving tip over risks ꘎
    • Blowin' the Ass Sale record away
    • Brain melt Australian manufacturing week ꘎
    • Giant ALU parts. 90% reduction - 15.7lbs to 1.55 lb (7.12kg to 0.70kg)
    • Pierson SmartVac 3

    Chapters

    • 00:00 It begins
    • 01:47 Robot Acquisition and Negotiation
    • 04:40 Understanding Robot Capabilities and Industry Impact
    • 07:58 The Future of Automation in Manufacturing
    • 10:44 Programming Robots and Learning New Skills
    • 13:48 Hands-On Training with Robots
    • 16:45 Challenges in Material Handling and Job Quoting
    • 19:42 Innovations in CNC and Vacuum Systems
    • 22:46 Exploring New Technologies and Safety Regulations
    • 30:37 Technical Challenges and Machine Troubleshooting
    • 33:05 The Future of Robotics and Automation
    • 36:38 Innovative Solutions in Manufacturing
    • 37:46 Developing New Projects and Collaborations
    • 39:48 Sustainable Practices in Agriculture
    • 41:44 Sales Strategies and Business Growth
    • 44:47 Product Safety Regulations and Compliance

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 138 - Lust for Robot

    138 - Lust for Robot
    May 6 2025

    Jem and Justin talk shop robots and multi axis dreams alongside workflow struggles. They share surprising AI insights on personal blind spots, discuss shop music issues, and recount tales of tool discoveries 3D printed clamps and even a shop fire. Plus E Ink displays and hardware platforms.

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    DISCUSSED:

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    • Virtual Live Machining with Client
    • Sick E-ink Dashboard - usetrmnl.com - Justin10 for $10 off
    • Goebel Insurance - Goebel Furniture
    • Saved OP3 with a printer ⠄
    • Simtheory Model Catalogue
    • Artifical Analysis
    • Six axis ꘎
    • Big Ass Annual Sale - May 5-9
    • Sprutcam
    • Offensively bad Jazz
    • M5Stack

    Questions!
    • @proteummach: What is a project that each of you have shelved that you wish you could restart?
    • @astonjcreative: How do you track and maintain random non work ideas and thoughts throughout the day
    • Drafts & Voice Notes
    • @likebutter.au: How many robots should I buy?
    • @debrisfactory: Style of Endmill or other tool you wish you knew about five years earlier
    • @forestbirdoriginals: What is the biggest external factor that has impacted your businesses ability to grow ? (positive or negative impact, other than COVID)
    • @patrickbeseda: Do you use headphones, speakers, or no music in the shop? Or prefer podcasts?


    00:00 Morning Routines

    01:47 Reflections on Work and Productivity

    04:35 Sales Insights and Financial Tracking

    07:38 Exploring New Products and Innovations

    10:38 Client Interactions and Training Experiences

    13:30 Shelved Projects and Future Aspirations

    16:21 Robotics and Automation in the Workshop

    22:23 Software and Programming for Robotics

    24:32 Maintaining Creativity and Idea Management

    30:07 Capturing Random Thoughts

    31:34 Utilizing Technology for Productivity

    33:01 AI and Self-Reflection

    36:09 Identifying Personal Bottlenecks

    39:12 Navigating External Business Challenges

    39:43 Music and Work Environment

    45:46 Innovative Tooling Techniques

    53:17 Exploring New Technologies

    58:17 Insurance and Business Risks


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