XYZ - The CNC Podcast
by The Makery Network
A show for hobbyists & professionals using CNC machines.
Episodes
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The tale of buying a house!
The boys are finally back! Aaron bought a house, Nick crashed his HAAS 🥳
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Fixtures, Litterbugs and Gold Leaf Guitars
Aaron and Nick talk about applying gold leaf to a guitar (so cool!), tiny offices, vacuum fixturing, and what to do about litterbugs...
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Ukraine, Contractor Tools and Space News
Donate to the Canadian Red Cross's Ukraine Relief Fund: https://donate.redcross.ca/page/100227/donate/1?locale=en-CA Aaron and Nick express their sadness about what's happening in Ukraine, as well as trying to cover some normal topics like contractor tools in the machine shop and a dose of space...
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Telephone Robots, Skepticism, and the James Webb Space Telescope!
Aaron and Nick catch up and talk about how difficult it is to remain rational amidst a sea of conflicting information, how Aaron nearly fell in love with a telephone robot, and the amazing technology that went into the James Webb Space Telescope!
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Bad Pies, Prototype Machining and GOALS
Aaron eats a dodgy pie and makes some prototype parts. Aaron and Nick talk about goals, new workshops and their equipment regrets...
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Let's Talk Business!
Aaron and Nick catch up after taking a bit of a break over Christmas, well at least Aaron did, Nick doesn't believe in vacation!? The guys talk about hiring, company culture, lean, process improvements and more!
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Racing wheels, CNC controllers and the wrap-up!
Aaron and Nick catch up for the last time in 2021! They talk about sim racing, CNC controllers, lights out machining and more!
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Toolholders, CNC Controllers, and SPACE DARTS!
Aaron and Nick catch up and talk about Nick's new toolholders, how hard it is to manage emails and social media while also running a business. Aaron nerds out about building a CNC controller, and we talk about throwing DARTs in space!
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Vacuum Pumps, Machine Reps and Yeeting Things Into Space!
Aaron and Nick talk about Nick's vacuum pump woes, Aaron relates his frustrating experience with a machine tool rep, and the guys discuss SpinLaunch, the company that is literally chucking things into space! SpinLaunch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGO4LtCctTk Scott Manley's commentary...
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Near Misses, Blown Motors and Automated Finishing!
Aaron and Nick return after a few weeks off. Nick tells us about his brown trousers moment, Aaron cries about a broken spindle motor, Aaron investigates automated finishing in the VMC, and the guys talk about the Firefly Aerospace factory tour!
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CMTS and LIGHTS OUT
Aaron and Nick talk about their fun field trip to CMTS, and about Aaron finally getting back to lights-out machining!
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Machine Crashes, Broken Tools and CMTS
Nick crashes his CNC router, Aaron explodes some tools and both are looking forward to CMTS!
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CMTS, Chip Fans and 3D Printing, Oh My!
Aaron and Nick invite everyone to come checkout out CMTS with them, talk about Aaron's awesome new chip fan, the process of hiring new people, discuss 3D printers and answer some listener questions!
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Vacuum Fixturing, Maintenance, and What Are Tiles Made From??
Aaron and Nick talk about vaccum fixturing (again), machine maintenance, and ponder what the hell those SpaceX heat-shield tiles are made from???
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The king of fixtures: Superglue!
Aaron and Nick talk about how magical superglue is as a fixturing solution! Aaron tells us how he fixed a stuck bolt with a welder, Nick creates a problem for 'future Nick' and the guys finally get around to answering listener questions!
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House Buying and A Wooden Spoon From Space...
Aaron and Nick catch up after Aaron was away for a week... Aaron fills us in on how he nearly bought a house accidentally, Nick tells us about the hunger games style competition between his CNC machines, and Aaron blathers on about space, as usual!
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First Chips, Spindles and Space Cadets
Nick makes the first real parts on his HAAS, Aaron gets some shiny hydraulic toolholders and on the same day destroys an ER collet holder. Nick learns about CNC spindles, and Aaron yammers on about Space!!
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Jeff Bezos and Diamond Tooling
Nick and Aaron talk about Jeff Bezos's recent journey to space, SpaceX's Super Heavy Booster static fire, whether to buy a used high-end CNC machine and dive into the pros and cons of diamond tooling!
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The Incredible Allure of Shiny New Machines
Nick and Aaron talk about shiny new machines they wish they could own, Nick tells Aaron about space news for once, and Nick tells us about the incredibly dangerous router bit that he made! Things mentioned in the show: The 'Just Machining' YouTube channel:...
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Downtime, Space Rideshares and Homebrew Metal Casting
Aaron and Nick talk about how difficult it can be to ride out the slow periods, Aaron gives us an update on progress with the kitchen knife, Nick tells us how much he hates shipping, we catch up on what SpaceX is up to, and finally talk about resin 3D printing and how it can be combined with…
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Mr. Safety Rides Again
Aaron has a good whinge about a shitty week, Nick helps a listener with advice about jointers and planers, we talk about the crazy amount of conflicting advice regarding pressure vessels, and commiserate together regarding the difficulty of running a small business!
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Tooling, Pressure Vessels, Telescopes and a Guitar in the Freezer!
Aaron and Nick talk about the lengths they have to go to in order to get a process running right. Nick tells us why he has a guitar in his freezer, Aaron says 'mea culpa' regarding SK collets (even though he's actually right 🤣) and then the guys talk about telescopes! Videos mentioned in the…
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The Return of Space Talk
Nick fills us in on the latest updates regarding his new HAAS, Aaron yammers on about hard-milling, glue-ups and how excited he is about space! We even answer some listener questions this time around! If you have questions for us or would just like to see what we're up to day-to-day you can…
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Big Crashes, Fixtures and Materials Sourcing...
Nick and Aaron chat about the last couple of weeks! Nick had some hard stuff to deal with, Aaron crashed a big tool and nearly destroyed some fixtures, and they both talk about how incredibly hard it is to source high quality materials.
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Big Batches, First Chips and Raccoon Attacks
Nick and Aaron talk about 'first chips' on new machines, batch vs serial production, servo and steppers, and raccoon attacks! Flycutter accident video: https://youtu.be/q_Lzw0VBu-I?t=24
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Broken Tools & Diamond Pins
In this episode Aaron & Nick catch up and have a free-flowing conversation covering fixturing, batch work vs one piece flow, the impact of process on business, breaking tools and more!
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Small CNC Routers, Glue-Ups, and a Button Pushing Robot
Nick and Aaron talk about fixing machines, building a lean glue-up process, customization processes, being the noisy neighbour and take a look at small CNC routers!
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Fixtures, Robot Spiders and Space!
This week Aaron and Nick talk about fixturing, a lot! They also cover some of the creepier robots that may potentially crush humanity in an uprising and cover the latest space race developments! Links from the show: Starship SN15 Test Launch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9eoubnO-pE…
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Big Machines, Fret Slotting and Mean Comments
This week we talk about big CNC machines, control upgrades, and fret slotting. Aaron cries as he reads mean comments :)
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Sandblasting Robots, Engraving, and Dubious Shop Practices
Sorry for the bad audio on Aaron's side, we're still getting things ironed out! Aaron and Nick talk about building custom machinery, Nick's new HAAS, dubious shop practices as well as answering some listener questions!
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New beginnings...
Aaron is joined by a new co-host, Nick Frank of the Frank Brothers Guitar Company! In this first episode Nick introduces himself and talks about what he and his company do! Nick and Aaron are old friends and take this as an opportunity to talk about what is new and changing in their businesses…
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Resins, Textures and Au Revoir
A deep dive into different 3D printing options, we compare Tormach and Hass mills and Craig has an announcement.
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Questionable Software and Dangerous Machines
Craig and Aaron talk about resin printers and things go a little dark when they talk about dangerous machines and accidents in the shop.
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Explosions and Tiny Lathes
Aaron & Craig talk about things going bang and the death of Craigs laser. Aaron also gets a lathe and has an idea for yet another machine. *Ballscrew Source:* “Service Quality After Sales Store” on AliExpress. $85 USD for 450mm long 1605 ballscrew with thrust bearing and end bearing, plus an...
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The Speed of Amazon
Craig and Aaron discuss a 'Just In Time' way of working and the problems of inefficient recycling.
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Ball Screws & Lube
Craig sings the praises of Mach3 and his 'shitty little CNC' whilst Aaron spends 3 days cleaning his shop. The benefits of ball screws, proper lubrication and much more are discussed.
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Cheap CNC's & 3d Printed Meat
Craig & Aaron talk about the Toyota way, perceptions of Chinese manufacturing and 3D printed meat. 3D printed steak: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2021/02/09/3d-printed-ribeye-steak-usda-fda The toyota way: https://www.amazon.com/Toyota-Way-Second-Management-Manufacturer/dp/1260468518...
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Mould Making and Unlimited Budgets
Aaron and Craig talk about what they have been up to this week and the importance of making to time to play and experiment. The guys also answer some listener questions and dream of having unlimited budgets.
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2.5D, Printing in Space and Fusion 360 planning
Craig & Aaron discuss planning projects in Fusion 360, advances in 3D printers and Aarons plans to 'enhance' his 3 legged puppy. Pellet extruder for 3D Printing: https://mahor.xyz/producto/v4-pellet-extruder-24v/ 3D printing ceramics, IN SPACE....
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3D Printing, GRBL and Linux CNC
Aaron and Craig talk about 3D printers in a production environment and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of GRBL & Linux CNC mills.
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DIY CNC Conversions & Affordable Machines
Craig & Aaron answer listener questions and talk about various affordable options for newcomers to CNC milling. Boston Dynamics dance video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fn3KWM1kuAw The tools Arraon uses for hard milling from Maritool…
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The Dark Side of Tech
Aaron & Craig chat about emerging technology that will power the next generation of CNC machines and go down a rabbit hole about the consequences of free software and services.
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Speed, Material and Die Hard
Craig and Aaron answer some listener questions about feeds rates and cutting speeds. Aaron gives the pros & cons to various cutting tool materials and the guys talk about the differences between CNC routers and mills.
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Upright Machining & EDM
Aaron & Craig discuss process, failures and dream purchases. A listener asks for tips for small businesses and Aaron gets frothed up about the latest rocket launch from SpaceX.
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A Day Late and a Dollar Short
Aaron & Craig discuss what they have been doing this week as well as the benefits and pitfalls of ordering parts from China. Aaron has a new kitchen knife and Craig has been 3D printing prototypes of a folding knife.
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Lead or Ball Screws
Aaron & Craig are back with an episode where they discuss the differences between lead and ball screws and the French attitude towards health & safety. I'm off to buy a dog, it's freezing here.
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Introductions
Aaron Gough (www.goughcustoms.com) & Craig Lockwood (www.chopknives.com) are here with a brand new show all about CNC machines. This weekly show will follow the guys as they chat about how they are using CNC machines in their workshops.
About this show
A show for hobbyists & professionals using CNC machines.
Hosted by
The Makery Network
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