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When Your Home Based Business Needs Commercial Insurance
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
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 […]
How Much Should You Charge For CNC Work?
How Much Should You Charge For CNC Work? How To Think Like A CEO Instead Of Like A Worker. CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 41 How Much Should You Charge For CNC Work? How much should you charge for CNC Work? This question comes up all the time. We look at what the average wage is for a CNC machine operator versus what the average shop rate is for a machine owner. If you are using your CNC Router as a business you have to think more like an owner than an operator. You are the CEO of your company […]
What Would Henry Do? Words Of Wisdom From Henry Ford.
HENRY FORD What Would Henry Do? Words Of Wisdom From Henry Ford. Listen to “CNCRT 42: What would Henry Do? Words of Wisdom From Henry Ford.” on Spreaker. CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 42 What Would Henry Do? Words OF Wisdom From Henry Ford. What would Henry Do? I ask myself this question whenever I have a tough decision to make. If you have ever struggled with the decision to buy a CNC Router or other machines this episode may help you. We examine what risks and advantages are when purchasing new equipment. We also talk about the opportunity cost […]
Finding Your Audience With Bob Warfield
Finding Your Audience. With Bob Warfield CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 43 Finding Your Audience With Bob Warfield. Finding your audience is a key step before you design your product. Knowing what it is that your audience needs and what problems they have are key designing a solution. We talk with Bob Warfield, Software Startup founder, Former Borland VP of Engineering and Solo-preneur about his passion project CNC Cookbook and the GWizard Calculator software. Bill Griggs contact info: Twitter: @BillGriggs Website: http://cncroutertips.com SHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/43 Websites Mentioned Podcast By Friday http://podcastbyfriday.com Maker Masters http://makermasters.com The Makers Guide http://themakersguide.com #CNC Router […]
Build Your Own Makerspace With Mike Heidrick
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
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 […]
IS IT OK TO USE OTHER PEOPLE’S WORK?
Intellectual Property Copyright Materials IS IT OK TO USE OTHER PEOPLE’S WORK? CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 32 Is it OK to use other people’s work? In this episode we discuss intellectual property and answer the question “ Is it OK to Use Other People’s Work”? We examine what intellectual property is and how to respect the work of others. Also in this episode we talk a bit more about the upcoming contest to celebrate reaching 3000 members in the #CNC Router Tips Facebook Group. You can enter at http://cncroutertips.com/contest. Bill Griggs contact info: Twitter: @BillGriggs Website: http://cncroutertips.com SHOW NOTES: […]
Comparing Six CNC Router Tables
Comparing Six CNC Router Tables CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 33 Comparing Six CNC Router Tables. In this episode we are comparing six CNC Router Tables. By comparing six CNC router tables we can examin what features and limitations each level of machine has. We examine the question asked by our listener James Trimble about differences in CNC Router tables, what they were designed to do and how they stack up against each other. Q: My question is regarding the differences between different levels of machines. I am currently building the mostly printed CNC which is an extremely low budget […]
CNC Router Bit Starter Set
CNC Router Bit Starter Set CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 34 CNC Router Bit Starter Set. In this episode we look at the best bits to have in your CNC Router Bits Starter Set. We look at what each types of bit does. We will put together a list of the most commonly used bits and what would make up a good starter pack. Q: Can you go over what would be a good starter pack for someone in terms of bits, that are endmills ballmills tapered mills two flute, 4 flutes, carbide, coated carbide all kinds of features, 1/8” […]