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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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Hosts

Justin Brouillette
Co-host of Parts Department, CNC enthusiast, and owner of Portland CNC, involved in various aspects of CNC machining and product design.
Jem Freeman
Co-host of Parts Department, product designer, and CNC machine operator, with a focus on innovation and technology within manufacturing processes.

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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 States3 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
    Australia3 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 States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions surrounding CNC machining and product design, often expressing gratitude for the informative content shared by the hosts.

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Focused on the intricacies of the CNC machining and manufacturing industries, conversations explore a range of pertinent topics including product design, automation, workflow optimization, and challenges faced by small businesses. The hosts share personal experiences and technical knowledge while discussing their day-to-day operations, making complex subjects relatable and engaging. Listeners gain insights into the nuances of running CNC-related businesses, navigating supply chain issues, and evolving technology, often interspersed with humor and personal anecdotes.

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Parts Department launched 3 years ago and published 160 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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