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Within Tolerance Episode 279 - Down the Rabbit Hole with Justin Gray
Jun 12, 2026
1h 06m 03s
Within Tolerance Episode 278 - Post Summit Clarity with Zap
Jun 8, 2026
2h 20m 10s
Within Tolerance Episode 277 - Matt Blackwell of Blackwell Engineering
May 1, 2026
1h 55m 45s
Within Tolerance Episode 276 - Joseph Alonso of Novo Modo
Apr 11, 2026
2h 44m 57s
Within Tolerance Episode 275 - Still Powerless with Zap
Mar 31, 2026
2h 29m 35s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12/26 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 279 - Down the Rabbit Hole with Justin Gray✨ | life updatescoding kits+3 | Justin Gray | vibe coding kitsfidget pistons+6 | — | Justin GrayToolpath+4 | — | 1h 06m 03s | |
| 6/8/26 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 278 - Post Summit Clarity with Zap✨ | Toolpath SummitERP systems+3 | Zap | C250Flex+4 | Boise | Toolpath SummitERP+4 | — | 2h 20m 10s | |
| 5/1/26 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 277 - Matt Blackwell of Blackwell Engineering✨ | engineeringbusiness+3 | Matt Blackwell | Blackwell Engineering | — | fiber laserengineering+4 | — | 1h 55m 45s | |
| 4/11/26 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 276 - Joseph Alonso of Novo Modo✨ | entrepreneurshipbusiness culture+4 | Joe Alonso | Novo ModoMicrosoft+1 | — | Novo ModoJoe Alonso+5 | — | 2h 44m 57s | |
| 3/31/26 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 275 - Still Powerless with Zap✨ | business expansioncustomer visits+5 | Zap | QuickBooksFusion | BoiseTexas | BoiseTexas+7 | — | 2h 29m 35s | |
| 3/6/26 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 274 - Brian Kippen of KAD Models✨ | business growthmachine automation+3 | Brian Kippen | KAD Models | — | KAD ModelsBrian Kippen+5 | — | 2h 40m 28s | |
| 2/13/26 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 273 - Wrapping Up 2025 With Zap✨ | year in reviewlive podcast+3 | Zap | FR-S01FI-C20D+2 | — | live podcast2025 review+3 | — | 2h 05m 03s | |
| 1/21/26 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 272 - Ethan Perrin✨ | Formula SAEprototyping+3 | Ethan Perrin | MIT Formula SAEMiters West+2 | — | Ethan PerrinMIT Formula SAE+5 | — | 3h 32m 44s | |
| 12/20/25 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 271 - Pre-Flexing with Zap✨ | pre-flexingrigging+4 | Zap | HyperMillzap.consulting | Boise | pre-flexingrigging+5 | — | 2h 18m 42s | |
| 11/14/25 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 270 - Wait, You Take Breaks? With Zap✨ | business systemsproductivity+4 | Zap | Speedio FilterHermle HSFlex+2 | UK | breakssystems+5 | — | 1h 43m 56s | |
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| 10/31/25 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 269 - Devin Bodony of Lichen Precision | From an 800 sq ft pole barn to a 4,000 sq ft shop, Devin shares how Lichen leveled up: team, layout, and automation. We cover the R450 cobot project, M300 wins, live‑tool lathe realities, and building a stable, sustainable operation without the chaos. Check out Devin’s IG @lichen_mfg and check out his podcast Incremental at https://open.spotify.com/show/5pjzm7sFZrumDHv2eqytg5-----------------------------------------Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast | — | ||||||
| 10/22/25 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 268 - Curt Van Filipowski of Confounded Machine | Curt of Confounded Machine shares how a garage hobby became a thriving EDC pen brand. We dive into retrofitting a Hardinge, moving to a Syil X5 , iso-grid grips, entropic anodizing, and his new “Mech One” mechanism. Rigibore RADS video mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0pM5cKUKSACheck out Curt’s IG @confoundedmachine-----------------------------------------Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast | — | ||||||
| 9/19/25 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 267 - Jamie Peacock of JSpec Engineering | Jamie Peacock of JSpec Engineering and The Lone Machinists podcast joins to talk one‑man‑shop reality, from building and retrofitting machines to launching the Anchor Point zero‑point system. We hit in‑house anodizing, adding a 4th on Siemens, and why relationships beat everything in business.Link to the article discussed in the episode: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/lets-talk-cheap-labour-expensive-mistakes-danica-peacock-cqrsf/ Check out Jamie's IG @jspec_engineering-----------------------------------------Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast | — | ||||||
| 9/5/25 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 266 - Pallets, Payments, and Performance | California updates with Zap, CMM finally dialed in, HyperMill setup progress, pin finisher optimization, RO water planning, and some honest programming errors. Topics include surface roughness tools, machine comparisons, cost tracking, floating tap holders, and technology perspectives.Check out Zap's IG @zap.consulting-----------------------------------------Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast | — | ||||||
| 8/25/25 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 265 - Juan March and Blake Nazario of InFab | Juan March returns with InFab co‑founder Blake Nazario to share how a shop-floor problem became a purpose-built ERP for high-mix job shops. We cover InFab’s beginnings, its rebuild for multi‑tenant use, ITAR/GovCloud and CMMC, plus AS9100 tools. Juan also updates us on Jax’s growth: a larger facility, a Datron ML Cube, DMG DMC 85 with integrated pallet pool, a new CMM, and an industrial “Roomba.” We wrap with quoting realities, roadmap, and practical lessons on communication and traceability. Check out Juan’s IG @jaxmfgInFab's IG @infab.appand learn more about InFab at infab.app-----------------------------------------Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast | — | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 264 - Three Mics, One Shop with Zap and Justin | Zap, Justin Gray, and I trade wins, war stories, and hard lessons. Justin breaks down Toolpath’s CAM automation progress—constraints, search space control, and getting from “seven ops” to the three you actually want—plus new work on undercuts and 3+2. Zap brings DMG mill‑turn tales, a 1.5× tool life bump, and the hidden cost of tool library drift. I talk CMM headaches and adding a newer manual machine. Then rapid‑fire Q&A: VF‑2 vs. higher‑end 30×16 choices, our aluminum rougher, Blum Z‑nano supremacy, zero-point with no probe, wear comp best practices, zero‑point/G10 for legacy setups, and real ways to recruit students (FIRST and desktop CNC done right). Stick around for a Mastercam RAM allocation fix, a Fusion post warning, Freddy bee‑duty, and why one‑piece flow still wins.Check out Justin’s IG @justinsgray and Toolpath Labs @toolpathlabs or https://www.toolpath.com/Check out Zap’s IG @zap.consulting-----------------------------------------Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast | — | ||||||
| 8/10/25 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 263 - The Coolest Safeties Around with Zap | From the coolest $10 aviator safeties to a future “van-cast,” Dylan and Zap catch up on shop projects and a mountain of listener Q&A. Dylan shares a smart coolant-dosing build, a bio-renewing parts washer win, PH Horn saw success, and ballbar/linear guide fixes that tightened up the Speedios. Zap details big wins on a project, Mastercam Mill-Turn on a Nakamura, and rolling out prepaid-hours plus Asana API automation. We dig into roughing tool holders (powRgrip, hydraulic, shrink), mist collectors, workholding vs toolholding, and more!Check out Zap's IG @zap.consulting-----------------------------------------Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast | — | ||||||
| 7/18/25 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 262 - Patrick McClintock | Patrick McClintock (@job_shopper_tn) joins me this week to discuss his unique journey from tech school to becoming a skilled machinist and programmer. We explore his decade at Galyon Manufacturing, his transition to RbSA Industrial working on tube bending tooling, and the challenges of changing jobs after building deep connections. Patrick shares the story behind growing his Instagram, the creation of the Impractical Machinists podcast, and gives us his best Yayhoo impression. We also talk about his experiences with probing in Fusion, finding the right balance between caring about your work and your well-being, and the value of quality workholding solutions.Check out Patrick's IG @job_shopper_tn-----------------------------------------Help support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/Withintolerancepodcast | — | ||||||
| 7/7/25 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 261 - In-Person and On Video with Zap | Zap joins me in the studio for our first-ever video recording! We share updates from both our shops, with Zap detailing his extensive travels and successful business model revamp. I discuss recent shop improvements, material supplier frustrations, and a surprising visit from wastewater management. We answer listener questions about optimal shop layouts, machine installation planning, and whether premium machines are worth the investment. Check out Zap's IG @zap.consulting-----------------------------------------Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast | — | ||||||
| 6/30/25 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 260 - Denis Basaric of KafaTek | Denis Basaric of KafaTek shares his fascinating transition from software engineer to manufacturer of premium espresso grinders. We discuss his pursuit of perfection - from designing coffee burrs with 5-micron adjustability to implementing robotic automation and sophisticated QC processes. Denis also explains the technical differences between burr designs, his philosophy of building products meant to last generations, and the challenges of maintaining aerospace-level precision in a small shop environment. Check out Denis's IG @kafatek-----------------------------------------Help support the podcast at https://www.patreon.com/Withintolerancepodcast#instamachinist #withintolerancepodcast #kafatek | — | ||||||
| 6/22/25 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 259 - John Saunders of NYC CNC and Saunders Machine Works | From Finance to Fixture plates - John Saunders reveals the winding path that led to creating NYC CNC and Saunders Machine Works. We discuss his transition from investment banking to manufacturing, building an audience through YouTube, and the hard-won lessons of business partnerships. John shares candid perspectives on his major equipment investments, product development strategy, and why focusing on fewer things done well transformed his business. Plus, hear his thoughts on automation, the challenges of balancing passion with profitability, and maintaining work-life balance as an entrepreneur. Check out SMW's IG @saundersmachineworksMachine Loan Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHdDt7VLhjM-----------------------------------------Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast | — | ||||||
| 6/14/25 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 258 - Just Send It with David Liu of Brittle Fluid | In this episode, I sit down with David Liu, founder of Brittle Fluid, to discuss his fascinating journey from mechanical engineering student to software entrepreneur. David shares his evolution from Harbor Freight mini-mill hobbyist to professional machine shop owner, and his experiences at Neuralink and Atomic Machines. We explore his current ventures creating software tools like Tool Trace and Rocket Brackets that reduce friction in manufacturing workflows, the importance of relationships in the industry, and his vision for the future of US manufacturing. David also offers insights on the value of "sending it" - trying new things without fear - and his philosophy on supporting the machinist community through technology.Check out Dave's IG @davidliuxyzAnd his X at https://x.com/davidliuxyzGo make some foam at https://www.tooltrace.ai/and some brackets at https://www.rocketbrackets.com/-----------------------------------------Help support the podcast at the link in bio#instamachinist #withintolerancepodcast | — | ||||||
| 5/30/25 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 257 - Breeding MAMs with Justin and Zap | This week, Justin Gray shares exciting updates about Toolpath Labs' new tool recommendation engine and their partnership with Kennametal, while Zap details his frustrating shop power saga and van towing misadventures. We explore the concept of "technical debt" in both software and machine shops, discuss whether location matters when starting a machine business, and debate the merits of various CAM systems. The conversation covers everything from managing customer-supplied materials and appropriate scrap rates to essential non-machining tools for the shop, with each of us offering practical CAM, metrology, and business tips from our experiences. Check out Justin's IG @justinsgray and Toolpath Labs @toolpathlabs or https://www.toolpath.com/Check out Zap's IG @zap.consulting-----------------------------------------Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast | — | ||||||
| 5/23/25 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 256 - Rebecca Wolfinger of Mil-Spec Manufacturing | From culinary chef to machine shop owner, Rebecca Wolfinger joins me to share her remarkable manufacturing journey. As co-owner of Mil-Spec Manufacturing, Rebecca discusses building a veteran-owned manufacturing business from the ground up, acquiring their first Haas VF4 for just $10,000, and their recent expansion with a Tormach 1500MX robot cell. She describes her experience navigating the machining industry as a woman, her creative WWII-themed rebranding strategy, and how culinary skills translated surprisingly well to lean manufacturing practices. Rebecca also offers candid advice on effective LinkedIn marketing, work-life balance, and the importance of learning every aspect of the business to ensure its longevity.Check out Rebecca's IG @rebecca.wolfinger and @milspecmanufacturingMil-Spec Shop Tour - https://youtu.be/TV6RfVZYX-sMil-Spec Rebrand Video - https://youtu.be/60e8bgfELUY-----------------------------------------Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast | — | ||||||
| 5/9/25 | ![]() Within Tolerance Episode 255 - Baby Proteum with Zap | In this episode, I catch up with Zap after my paternity leave to discuss our recent experiences. Zap shares updates on his whirlwind travels across the country, shop move complications, dental health revelations, and his work on a high-precision linear motor machine. I talk about my new journey into fatherhood, the emotional rollercoaster of the newborn phase, and balancing life. We dive into technical topics like HyperMill automation scripts, Fusion configurations, and optimizing tool libraries. We answer listener questions about time management challenges, machinist education needs, coolant temperature effects on part tolerance, and share our candid thoughts on tool manufacturers' websites. Plus, we discuss how AI tools are changing shop workflow and documentation.Check out Zap's IG @zap.consulting-----------------------------------------Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast | — | ||||||
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