The Impractical Machinists - What REALLY Defines Success in the Machining Trade? | 16

What REALLY Defines Success in the Machining Trade? | 16

02/04/25 • 82 min

What does it truly mean to be successful as a machinist?
Dive into this electrifying episode of the Impractical Machinist Podcast where hosts Patrick, Cameron, and Bradley discuss the ups and downs of the machining trade. Get insights on deep hole drilling and boring, learn about overcoming shop maintenance woes, and hear about their personal definitions of success in both professional and personal life.
Plus, catch their real talk on training the next generation of machinists and why paying attention is crucial. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking conversation packed with valuable tips and shared experiences!

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

🎙️ 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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From the Air Force to a Machine Shop…Then I Lost It All | 17

🚨 He risked it all to build a machine shop from scratch—then one bad deal took everything.

Charles Sanborn IV’s journey is a rollercoaster of risk, redemption, and hard business lessons. At 18, he was on the verge of going to prison. Instead, he joined the Air Force, a decision that changed the course of his life. But the real story starts after that—when he turned his passion for machining into a full-blown business.

While still serving, Charles built a machine shop from the ground up, growing it into a thriving business. But one massive contract, a bad deal, and a costly mistake led to losing everything—his shop, his home, and everything he worked for.

This episode of Impractical Machinist is a must-watch for anyone who’s dreamed of running their own shop, taken big risks, or learned the hard way that success in machining isn’t just about making parts—it’s about making the right decisions.

💬 Have you ever taken a business risk that didn’t go as planned? Let’s talk about it in the comments.

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