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

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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SUPPORT THE SHOW

• Become a Patreon - Get the Secret Show
• Review on Apple Podcast
• Share with a Friend

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Show Info

• Show Website
• Contact Jem & Justin
• Instagram | Tiktok | Facebook | Youtube

Please note: Show notes contains affiliate links.

HOSTS

Jem Freeman

Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia

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Justin Brouillette

Portland, Oregon, USA

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