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177 - Chippy, don't do it
Episode 17714th April 2026 • Parts Department • Justin Brouillette & Jem Freeman
00:00:00 01:08:22

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Justin wrestles with a backwards-wired Tormach AF50 saw and delegates tasks to his new hire. Jem rebuilds his job management system on a local server. They discuss 150% increase in aluminum, meeting fatigue, and their skepticism about SimTheory's Canva acquisition. Roomba learning to clean pegboard.

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  • Tormach AF50 Saw, no bueno
  • Linux server?
  • Shopboard
  • Traction - Issues List
  • 150% increase cost Aluminum
  • Simtheory bought by Canva

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Jem Freeman

Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia

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Justin Brouillette

Portland, Oregon, USA

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