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Build Your Own Makerspace With Mike Heidrick

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Build Your Own Makerspace With Mike Heidrick CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 44 Build Your Own Makerspace with Mike Heidrick. In the episode we talk with Mike Heidrick about why you should build your own makerspace. After trying unsuccessfully to work with local government to bring a makerspace to his community, Mike Heidrick decided to build his own makerspace. Aptly named the Mikeyspace, Mike built a 40’X64’X16’ polebarn with a 10’X24’ porch – two 14’X14’ overhead doors, 3 pedestrian doors, and 4 36”X48” double hung windows, and 5″ thick concrete floor with radiant heat. The project has taken nearly 3 […]

WHY I BOUGHT A TORMACH CNC MILLING MACHINE

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Why I Bought A Tormach CNC Milling Machine. Investing in my business. CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 45 Why I Bought A Tormach CNC Milling Machine. I just bought a Tormach CNC Milling machine. In this episode I discuss why I bought a Tormach CNC Milling Machine, what my thought process was and how I plan to use it to build my business. The Tormach PCNC 1100 is a CNC milling machine with a 5100 RPM 1.5 HP spindle.   It has a work envelope of 18″ x 9.5″ x 16.25″ (X,Y,Z). It has a 34” x 9.5” table and weighs […]

When Your Home Based Business Needs Commercial Insurance

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When Your Home Based Business Needs Commercial Insurance. Protecting my business assets. Listen to “CNCRT 46: When Your Home Based Business Needs Commercial Insurance” on Spreaker. CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 46 When Your Home Based Business Needs Commercial Insurance. CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 46 CNCRT 46: When Your Home Based Business Needs Commercial Insurance. When your home based business needs commercial insurance you should talk to an agent who specializes in commercial insurance. We chat will Bill Basher of the Tanner Insurance Agency Inc. about insuring your home based business, the differences between Commercial insurance and home owners […]

Sharing And Growing A CNC Business On Youtube With John Grimsmo

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Why I Bought A Tormach CNC Milling Machine. Investing in my business. Listen to “CNCRT 47: Sharing And Growing A CNC Business On Youtube With John Grimsmo” on Spreaker. CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 47 Sharing And Growing A CNC Business On Youtube With John Grimsmo.   John Grimsmo has been sharing and growing his CNC business On Youtube for several years. We have watched the growth of his company Grimsmo Knives through his many Youtube videos. Grimsmo started building his business with less than $5000 in equipment and grew it into over a half million in equipment through the […]

Visualize Your Perfect CNC Business With John Grimsmo

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Visualize Your Perfect CNC Business With John Grimsmo Growing Your CNC Business. Listen to “CNCRT: 47B Visualize Your Perfect CNC Business With John Grimsmo” on Spreaker. CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 47B Visualize Your Perfect CNC Business With John Grimsmo. CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 47B We continue our chat with John Grimsmo, Custom Knife maker and Youtube Star. John shares how he uses Visualization to create your Perfect CNC Business. We have watched the growth of his company Grimsmo Knives through his many Youtube videos. Grimsmo started building his business with less than $5000 in equipment and grew it […]

How To Surface Your Spoil Board

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How To Surface Your Spoil Board Get Better , Flatter cuts CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 39 How To Surface Your Spoil Board Get Better, Flatter Cuts One question that always pops up from beginners is how to surface your spoil board. In this edition of the CNC Router Tips Podcast we show the ins and out of this process. We discuss the types of router bits to use and how fast they need to spin. We also talk about a CNC Router Bit starter set and much more.   Bill Griggs contact info:Twitter: @BillGriggsWebsite: http://cncroutertips.com SHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/39   […]

Should You Buy Or Build A CNC Router

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Should You Buy Or Build A CNC Router Concerns, Considerations & Conclusions Listen to “CNCRT 40: Should You Buy Or Build A CNC Router” on Spreaker. CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 40 Should You Buy or Build A CNC Router? Should you Buy a CNC Router Table or Build one? This question come up quite a bit and can have a variety of answers depending on your ultimate goal. People who are using a CNC Router Table to build a business may have a very different answer than someone who is using one as a hobby. Time and money are […]

Have You Met Ms. Jones?

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HAVE YOU MET MS. JONES? CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 27 Have you met Ms. Jones? In this episode we speak with Melissa Jones, sign maker to the stars. Melissa explains how she and her husband built Nice Carvings a thriving sign making business using both hand carved and CNC routed signs. Melissa Jones has made signs for many Hollywood films and television. Let’s hear about her latest venture importing CNC Router tables and Laser Cutters. This is part of a series of interviews with people who have created CNC Startup businesses. Melissa Jones Contact Info: mj@sign.mn Email – mj@sign.mn […]

How to add draft to a 3D model for Molding

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How To Add Draft To A 3D Model For Molding. CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 6 How To Add Draft To A 3D Model. This is the CNC Router Tips podcast, a show which answers one question from you, the listener about cnc router tables, cnc software, hardware, web hosting and business. I’ll help you get started in your CNC hobby or business and help you CUT THROUGH THE CONFUSION. Q: Dylan asks: How do you add a taper between two vectors for molding. We discuss how to add Draft to a 3D model to make it easier when molding. […]

CNC Startup Circus with Jesse Hughson

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CNC Startup Circus With Jesse Hughson CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 28 CNC Startup Circus with Jesse Hughson In this episode we talk with Jesse Hughson, Designer, Performer and Entrepreneur about his CNC Startup Circus equipment business Cyrcraft Custom. http://cyrcraft.com. Jesse explains how his love of Street performance art and Making helped him escape the 9-5 rat race to develop a CNC business making custom made Circus equipment. This is part of a series of interviews with people who have created CNC Startup businesses. Jesse Hughson’s Contact Info: Jesse’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JesseJamesHughson?ref=br_rs websites: Crycraft Customs http://cyrcraft.com WEBSITES MENTIONED Websites Mentioned […]