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Parts Department

Parts Department

Written by: Justin Brouillette & Jem Freeman
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 Justin Brouillette (Portland CNC) & Jem Freeman (Like Butter) discuss CNC machines, their product design and manufacturing businesses, and every kind of tool that they fancy. Show Website - https://dept.partsCopyright 2026 Justin Brouillette & Jem Freeman Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • 179 - Bill me later, daddy

    179 - Bill me later, daddy
    May 5 2026
    Justin caught a facing issue on fresh UMC pallets before they could ruin parts, while his Shopboard reel blew up on Instagram. Jem survived a surprise WorkSafe inspection and a brutal $8k robot service bill. The guys talk selling out of ATC Pedestals, $5 McMaster parts versus Haas tax, custom ERP dashboards, and a new quest for decent video editing help. Home Assistant just works.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicShopboard goes off, AirShop integrated$5 skimmer belts on McMaster from Langerman Machine #9452K451Dumb setup for dumb reasonWorkSafe visit (OSHA)Robot maintenance?Justin requests:Video Editing rec?Industrial Engineer rec? IANAE (like IANAL)Lutron Pico 🧑‍🍳💋Shelly 1PMDashboards---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
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    46 mins
  • 178 - A popup worth thousands

    178 - A popup worth thousands
    Apr 28 2026
    Jem powers through a sick week and sales slump while Justin accidentally nukes his revenue with a premature sale popup. They swap stories about migrating to Obsidian, testing Parakeet voice dictation, and rant about industrial e-commerce still living in 2005. Also: Allbirds going full GPU, Cursor buyout fears, and why keeping credit cards on scrap paper is a bad idea.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a TopicUMC shop organizationSick DaddyI killed our salesBuy now, think laterInternet debrisTypeWhisper free / MacWhisperObsidianBack to the Cloud 2.0AllBirds -> AICursor toLack of grip will do thatPumpkin PlanJustin's rant: State of Ecommerce in MFG industryApproved to order 🤦‍♂️Prices not public 🤦‍♂️Added addresses prior to approval🤦‍♂️"wait up to next hour till addresses live"No idea what shipping costs 🤦‍♂️I might as well send in a telegram for an order and wait a fortnight for a response---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem FreemanCastlemaine, Victoria, AustraliaLike Butter | Instagram | More LinksJustin BrouillettePortland, Oregon, USAPDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
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    53 mins
  • 177 - Chippy, don't do it

    177 - Chippy, don't do it
    Apr 14 2026

    Justin wrestles with a backwards-wired Tormach AF50 saw and delegates tasks to his new hire. Jem rebuilds his job management system on a local server. They discuss 150% increase in aluminum, meeting fatigue, and their skepticism about SimTheory's Canva acquisition. Roomba learning to clean pegboard.

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    DISCUSSED:

    ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic

    • Tormach AF50 Saw, no bueno
    • Linux server?
    • Shopboard
    • Traction - Issues List
    • 150% increase cost Aluminum
    • Simtheory bought by Canva

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    Classic Episodes Playlist

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    Show Info

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    • Contact Jem & Justin
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    Please note: Show notes contains affiliate links.

    HOSTS

    Jem Freeman

    Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia

    Like Butter | Instagram | More Links

    Justin Brouillette

    Portland, Oregon, USA

    PDX CNC | Instagram | More Links
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    1 hr and 8 mins
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