Within Tolerance

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Within Tolerance Episode 110 - Jeff Tiedeken Sep 16, 2021

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The Yetiman returns! Dylan is joined once again by Jeff Tiedeken of MLS Aerospace and Cutting Time for an episode full of fun stories, lessons learned, and awesome builds. Jeff talks about his adventures spinning up a nuclear project, quantum computers, building show bikes, and accidentally buying a mine. Dylan and Jeff both have new machines with another new one on the way for Jeff, so they both lament about tearing up their shops for machine moves. Jeff tells us the story of Cutting Time, from conception to patents, to scoring a killer deal on an injection molding machine. --------------------------------- Help support the podcast at www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast Go check out Jeff's IG at https://www.instagram.com/yetiman01 And go visit Cutting Time at https://cuttingtime.com/

Within Tolerance Episode 109 - Uriel Eisen Sep 09, 2021

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All it takes is a brief glance at Uriel's website to know he loves making things. From water treatment to space suit hardware it seems like he's successfully gone wherever his interests take him. Uriel joins Dylan this week to discuss his newest company, Austere Manufacturing, where they are making some incredible soft goods buckles. Uriel talks about the steps taken to get up to speed producing the buckles as well as automation efforts to make them even more unattended. Dylan and Uriel nerd out about Brother Speedios, process reliability, and tool breakage detection. Help support the podcast at www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

Within Tolerance Episode 108 - Jason Hui Sep 01, 2021

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Joining Dylan this week is Prometheus Lights founder and owner of FourSevens, Jason Hui. Listen in as Jason shares his background in manufacturing and design, trials of acquiring another company, and dealing with sourcing issues through the pandemic. Jason and Dylan talk about 3D printers, specifically Jason's incoming printers for production and prototyping. Check out Jason's podcast, I'm No Expert at https://noexpert.libsyn.com/the-120000-mistake. Help support the podcast at www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

Within Tolerance Episode 107 - Will the Real Brad Please Stand Up Aug 25, 2021

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You asked for it and it finally happened! This week on the podcast Dylan is joined by his business partner Brad! Listen in as Dylan and Brad talk about Brad's background in machining, how they met and started Proteum, new machines, going full-time, and more! Help support the podcast as www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

Within Tolerance Episode 106 - Joe Barros of TDC Manufacturing Aug 19, 2021

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Dylan is joined this week by Joe Barros of TDC Manufacturing. Tune in to hear how Joe got started in manufacturing, what made him choose Brother's, and what TDC really stands for! Dylan and Joe talk about the tough decision of buying a new machine, hiring help, and starting new brands. The book Joe mentioned at the end is Essentialism by Greg McKeown. Help support the podcast as www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

Within Tolerance Episode 105 - Boat Parts, Hospital Visits, and a Tale of Another Axis Aug 11, 2021

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Easton and Drew join Dylan again this week to catch up and talk shop. Easton tells us of some shop injuries, lessons learned with parting tools, and sub spindle live tool lathe life. Drew shares his experience with NPT taps, new Drewfab products, and his recent experience looking into buying another business and how to value businesses. Dylan talks about his 4th axis install and some cool tools and tool holders. Help support the podcast at patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

Within Tolerance Episode 104 - Brad Southard Aug 02, 2021

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This week's episode ended up taking 2 weeks to make! The episode begins with Brad Southard joining Dylan in the shop for the first in-person podcast. Brad tells us his backstory from starting in woodworking, making handmade knives, abusing school equipment, and collaborating with Spyderco. Unfortunately both are beset by loud neighbors, and Dylan's laptop fails to record the second half. The next part of the episode Brad joins Dylan remotely and both talk about 4th axis installs, grinding blades in a CNC, attention to detail, 3d printers, and the Tucson Swales. Help support the podcast at www.patreon.com/Withintolerancepodcast

Within Tolerance Episode 103 - Brandon Poythress of MarkZero Prototypes Jul 20, 2021

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"When you quit your job, you're showing the universe that you're serious. And once the universe knows you're serious, it will conspire to help you". Brandon from MarkZero Prototypes continues to show how true this idea from Rich Roll can be with the successes in his business. A Professional Engineer and owner/operator of MarkZero, Brandon tells Dylan how he came up in the engineering world and eventually caught the manufacturing bug after a deep dive into what it would take to build a shop. Listen in as Dylan and Brandon talk about everything from the Waves to Water project and vise torque, to shifter karts, and more. Support the podcast on Patreon! https://patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

Within Tolerance Episode 102 - Aaron Gough Jul 15, 2021

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Dylan is joined this week by Aaron Gough from Gough Custom, a knifemaker who uses machining to its utmost in his process to craft his gorgeous outdoorsman knives. Listen in as Aaron shares his story, from grinding knives at a young age, to a career as a software engineer, to jumping into making knifes professionally. Aaron talks about buying his first machine, Milly, a Fadal VMC and the effort he put into rebuilding it. Dylan and Aaron also talk about 3d printing, his new kitchen knife, space, and the F-117.

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Within Tolerance Episode 101 - Dave Stanbach of Carbide Cutting Tools Jul 08, 2021

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Dylan is joined this week by Dave Stanbach of Carbide Cutting Tools, a tooling manufacturer in South Carolina. Dave and Dylan talk about cutting tool design, the machines used to make the tools, and all things carbide. Listen in to learn how CCT makes their high performance tooling. Help support the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/Withintolerancepodcast

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