Is Starting a Part-Time Machine Shop Worth It? | 15

01/21/25 • 93 min

🎙️ What Does It Take to Build a Machine Shop While Working Full-Time? 🛠️

In this episode of the Impractical Machinist Podcast, we sit down with Joe Kaslowski, a fire inspector by day and a machinist by night, who built a thriving CNC job shop in his garage. With no formal training, Joe turned his passion for machining into a side hustle without ever quitting his full-time job.

Whether you’re thinking about starting your own shop or just love hearing relatable stories from the machining world, this conversation will inspire you to keep grinding.

👉 Join the Discussion: Ever thought about starting a side shop? What’s holding you back? Drop a comment below!

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🎙️ What Does It Take to Build a Machine Shop While Working Full-Time? 🛠️

Whether you’re thinking about starting your own shop or just love hearing relatable stories from the machining world, this conversation will inspire you to keep grinding.

👉 Join the Discussion: Ever thought about starting a side shop? What’s holding you back? Drop a comment below!

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