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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 […]
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 […]
Visualize Your Perfect CNC Business With John Grimsmo
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 […]
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” […]
Straight As A Rail
Straight As A Rail How To Align Linear Rails CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 36 Straight As A Rail. How To Align Linear Rails CNC Router Tips Podcast looks at how to align your linear rails to make your CNC Router table more accurate. Also we hear from the winner of the VCarve Desktop Software Giveaway, discuss Makerspaces including a looked in on the Pumping Station One Makerspace in Chicago. Q: HI Bill, My names Bryce Stoddart from Australia. My question is; Do you have any tips or tricks for aligning the rails in both directions and either side for […]
First Look Stepcraft 2 600 Desktop CNC Router
First Look Stepcraft 2 600 Desktop CNC Router Table CNC Router Tips Podcast Episode 37 First Look Stepcraft 2 – 600 Desktop CNC Router Table In this episode of the CNC Router Tips Podcast we take a first look at the Stepcraft 2 -600 desktop CNC Router Table. The Stepcraft 2 will allow the use of Bill Griggs contact info: Twitter: @BillGriggs Website: http://cncroutertips.com SHOW NOTES: http://cncroutertips.com/36 WEBSITES MENTIONED Websites Mentioned Shapeoko – http://carbide3d.com/shapeoko/ Grizzly Industrial http://Grizzly.com Hoss G0704 DVD Set http://g0704.com Stepcraft http://stepcraft.us CNC Router Tips http://cncroutertips.com/18 UCCNC Software http://cncdrive.com/UCCNC.html 8020 Aluminum Extrusions http://8020.net Makerslide https://www.inventables.com/technologies/makerslide…