Machine Shop Talk

Episode 74: Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2023

Ian Sandusky from Lakewood Machine is back again to discuss some of his favorite manufacturing trends of the past year...

2 weeks ago

Episode 73: 3 Things I Consider When I Shop for Tooling

With so many tooling manufacturers and vendors out there, it can be extremely overwhelming to choose what tools...

3 weeks ago

Episode 72: Unboxing a Cutting Tools Mystery Box

This GIANT box of tooling was sent to his shop from Walter Tools and we're going to be opening it…

1 month ago

Episode 71: How To Motivate Employees To Do Good Work

How do you help motivate your employees toward excellence? On this episode of MACHINE SHOP TALK, Ian addresses this common…

1 month ago

Episode 70: Who Owns The Drawings??

You do some design work on your own time, for the company you work for. Now, another company wants a…

2 months ago

Episode 69: Is This Client Wasting My Time?

What do you do when you spend all the time quoting out a job, and now the customer wants to...Episo

2 months ago

Episode 68: Are Cutting Edge Tools Always the Best Option?

Using top-notch cutting tools will always guarantee you the best results, but is it always the best approach?

3 months ago

Episode 67: Boss Wants Me to Rework the Parts... FOR FREE?

So you run a hot job as a machinist, somehow, you messed something up along the way, and now the…

3 months ago

Episode 66: The Truth About Attending Trade Shows

Attending trade shows can be expensive. With so much available online, is there still value in attending in-person events?

3 months ago

Episode 65: My Favorite Booth Experiences at IMTS 2022

Over a million square feet of machinery, tooling, workholding, under one roof. This isn't just a machinist's wildest dream, this…

3 months ago

Episode 64: Should I Match My Competitor's Price?

You got a request for quote, you quoted the work – and now the purchaser is coming back either asking…

4 months ago

Episode 63: Breaking Bad News to Vendors?

If you got something quoted out at multiple places, do you let the other competitors know that they didn’t get…

4 months ago

Episode 62: Troubleshooting Complicated Parts? The Government Can Pay for It!

Have you ever had to spend days trying to troubleshoot a job where nothing seemed...

5 months ago

Episode 61: Don't Be Afraid of the Dark! Implementing Lights-Out Automation

Imagine walking into your shop and turning on the lights - only to find machines still running from the day…

5 months ago

Episode 60: Should You Rehire Old Employees?

What do you do when an employee leaves to seek greener pastures, only to ask for their job back weeks…

5 months ago

Episode 59: Should You be Renting out Your Machines?

What would you do if you were approached by a company looking to rent out space in your shop, and…

5 months ago

Episode 57: How to Leave a Shop the Right Way

You’ve been at a company for a decade, and you’re vital to the company – but you know it’s time…

6 months ago

Episode 56: How to Respond To a Stubborn Boss

Too often in this industry, trying to suggest improvements to your boss or supervisor can feel like talking to...

6 months ago

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