The Impractical Machinists
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<div>Welcome to The Impractical Machinists, a podcast for machinists’ who are creative, innovative and a cut above the rest. Join hosts Bradley, Cameron, and Patrick as they discuss everything from CNC machining, tool innovations, shop floor challenges, business strategies, and the latest trends and techniques shaping the industry. <br>Our episodes provide valuable insight and actionable tips from real machinists that you can apply in your own shops. Whether you’re a veteran machinist or just starting out, tune in and turn up the productivity on your machining operations.</div>
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Recent Episodes
May 12, 2026
Big Shop Rules vs. Small Shop Freedom: Which One Destroys You Faster? | 49
What's actually killing machinists faster — big corporate shop rules or the chaos of running your own place? This week Pat jumps in as guest host and we go deep on all of it. Lead time strategy that keeps customers off your back, why a $350 pizza might be the best business investment you make this year, and the real reason good machinists walk out the door and never come back. We get into scrap part confessions, exotic material nightmares, G-code quizzes that stumped everyone, and the one que...
April 28, 2026
Shop Owners Unfiltered: Finding Work, Quoting Jobs & Staying Profitable | 48
Shop owners Brad from Marvel Machining, Ian from Lakewood Machine & Tool, and Luke from Progressive Turnings / Crusader Machining share unfiltered insights on finding work, quoting jobs, and maintaining profitability in this interview.
April 14, 2026
How Much Work Do You Need Before Going Full-Time? | 47
Pat, Cameron, and Brad catch up on what’s been going on in their shops—from current projects and production challenges to the reality of keeping work on track. They also dive into a listener question about when to go full-time with a side shop, breaking down the financial side, the risk, and what that transition actually looks like. The conversation touches on balancing a day job while building something on the side, using your job to fund equipment, and what happens when that decision gets m...
49 total episodes available with 44 transcripts
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- What is The Impractical Machinists?
<div>Welcome to The Impractical Machinists, a podcast for machinists’ who are creative, innovative and a cut above the rest. Join hosts Bradley, Cameron, and Patrick as they discuss everything from CNC machining, tool innovations, shop floor challenges, business strategies, and the latest trends and techniques shaping the industry. <br>Our episodes provide valuable insight and actionable tips from real machinists that you can apply in your own shops. Whether you’re a veteran machinist or just starting out, tune in and turn up the productivity on your machining operations.</div> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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