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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 - dept.parts

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Justin Gray joins Jem and Justin to talk vibe coding, from NASA open source to CNC tool library nightmares. They riff on AI security traps, why machinists need GitHub, and the chaos of managing 400 tool holders. Plus toddler nostril emergencies and w... more

Justin just crushed a record sale. Jem is actively avoiding his books. Together they navigate code benders, steel headaches, and the beautiful disaster of trying to keep a shop running.

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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... more

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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... more

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Justin Brouillette
Co-host of Parts Department; host with a focus on CNC, product design, and manufacturing experiences.
Jem Freeman
Co-host of Parts Department; discusses tooling, automation, and the maker lifestyle.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Justin and his money issues

    To brief this podcast Jem is awesome and Justin whines about money issues and would rather search for the “easy button” then just do work. His pre-order has taken way to long to process now that he already took the money and spent it on a vacuum

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    HRE87
    United States3 years ago
  • Inspiring

    I run a very similar business to both these guys, in the same niche industry, and have followed them both on Instagram for years, so it almost feels like this is being produced just for me.

    I’ve often felt like I’m all on my own out here trying to figure out what I’m doing. It’s both comforting to hear how other people are experiencing the same challenges, and inspiring to hear how they are solving them. Every episode gives me at least one idea or thing to try.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    superbad777
    United States4 years ago
  • Brilliant machinist listening

    This is a fantastic insight into running custom fabrication business. I have already picked up so much info from just the workflow software chats alone. There is so much spoken about that I thought I was alone in experiencing so it’s a great relief to find it’s not just me! I will be listening for as long as these are released!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fit wookie
    Australia4 years ago
  • Great conversations about CNC work!

    Justin and Jim are great to listen to if you’re interested in any type of CNC shop content. Looking forward to learning from them in the future episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    itsmrbeaumont
    United States4 years ago

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Shows practical CNC and manufacturing tips from shop owners.
Audience loves inspiration and industry-specific workflows.
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Feels like real-world lessons with actionable ideas.

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A practical, maker-focused show that centers on CNC machining, product design, and running small manufacturing businesses. Episodes frequently explore workflow optimizations, automation, and the realities of tooling, software, and project delivery, with a steady emphasis on hands-on techniques, shop management, and balancing entrepreneurship with family life. Notable for its candid banter, clear problem-solving discussions, and a willingness to dive into both hardware and software challenges, making it a potential fit for audiences seeking real-world, actionable insights for their own shops or product ideas.

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1. The Lone Machinists
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Parts Department launched 4 years ago and published 183 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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