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Sharpened Perspectives, a weekly podcast by three machinists, making knives. Hosted by: Ken Spaulding - Zodiac Engineering Jim Vandeveld - Hellion Machine Collective LLC Alex Steingraber - SPK Unlimited LLC

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February 1, 202455 min

Episode 24

Sharpened Perspectives Podcast Episode 24 ________________________________________ Description: Jim, Alex and Ken discuss coolant maintenance, chip/swarf control, current cycle times and Jim's upcoming expansion. ________________________________________ Resources mentioned in the episode: Sump Screen Filter - https://www.swarf-unlimited.com/product-category/sump-screen-filter/ ________________________________________ Podcast Links: Support: Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/sharpenedperspectives Engage: Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1677029426043013 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharpenedperspectivespodcast/ Subscribe: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3OcCSt1b7NtWxfDi08gfOH YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SharpenedPerspectives Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41c333dd-23dc-4d80-9579-6cff60b10aff/sharpened-perspectives Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpened-perspectives/id1701686986 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id5542824 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNTBhMzVkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sharpened-perspectives-120518842/ Overcast - https://overcast.fm/p4391579-qPyVy4 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/zrdz6p28 Radio Republic - https://radiopublic.com/sharpened-perspectives-Wl4eyL ________________________________________ Who we are: Ken Spaulding Zodiac Engineering Website - https://www.zodiaceng.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zodiaceng Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1838692296486923 Jim Vandeveld Hellion Machine Collective LLC Website - https://www.hmcknives.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hmc.knives/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/173925576573312 Alex Steingraber SPK Unlimited LLC Website - https://www.spkultd.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexsteingraber/ ________________________________________ Drop Notifications: Be sure to sign up for our Email Newsletters on our websites for Drop Notifications. ________________________________________ Podcast tools we use: Microphones - https://rode.com/en-us Recording Software - https://riverside.fm/ Peripherals - https://www.logitech.com ________________________________________

January 18, 202459 min

Episode 23

Sharpened Perspectives Podcast Episode 23 ________________________________________ Description: Jim, Alex and Ken discuss final Datum M Rev A refinements, Jim's current dilemma regarding balancing his own products and customer orders as well as updates on Alex's new workholding. ________________________________________ Resources mentioned in the episode: Precision Ball Bearings - https://www.bcprecision.com/ Packing Supplies - https://www.wbmason.com/ Tape Machines - https://www.betterpackages.com/products/ ________________________________________ Podcast Links: Support: Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/sharpenedperspectives Engage: Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1677029426043013 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharpenedperspectivespodcast/ Subscribe: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3OcCSt1b7NtWxfDi08gfOH YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SharpenedPerspectives Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41c333dd-23dc-4d80-9579-6cff60b10aff/sharpened-perspectives Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpened-perspectives/id1701686986 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id5542824 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNTBhMzVkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sharpened-perspectives-120518842/ Overcast - https://overcast.fm/p4391579-qPyVy4 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/zrdz6p28 Radio Republic - https://radiopublic.com/sharpened-perspectives-Wl4eyL ________________________________________ Who we are: Ken Spaulding Zodiac Engineering Website - https://www.zodiaceng.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zodiaceng Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1838692296486923 Jim Vandeveld Hellion Machine Collective LLC Website - https://www.hmcknives.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hmc.knives/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/173925576573312 Alex Steingraber SPK Unlimited LLC Website - https://www.spkultd.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexsteingraber/ ________________________________________ Drop Notifications: Be sure to sign up for our Email Newsletters on our websites for Drop Notifications. ________________________________________ Podcast tools we use: Microphones - https://rode.com/en-us Recording Software - https://riverside.fm/ Peripherals - https://www.logitech.com ________________________________________

January 11, 20241 hr 0 min

Episode 22

Sharpened Perspectives Podcast Episode 22 ________________________________________ Description: Jim, Alex and Ken discuss workholding issues and work through ideas on how to find the root cause, and develop a corrective action. ________________________________________ Resources mentioned in the episode: ________________________________________ Podcast Links: Support: Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/sharpenedperspectives Engage: Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1677029426043013 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharpenedperspectivespodcast/ Subscribe: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3OcCSt1b7NtWxfDi08gfOH YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SharpenedPerspectives Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41c333dd-23dc-4d80-9579-6cff60b10aff/sharpened-perspectives Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpened-perspectives/id1701686986 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id5542824 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNTBhMzVkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sharpened-perspectives-120518842/ Overcast - https://overcast.fm/p4391579-qPyVy4 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/zrdz6p28 Radio Republic - https://radiopublic.com/sharpened-perspectives-Wl4eyL ________________________________________ Who we are: Ken Spaulding Zodiac Engineering Website - https://www.zodiaceng.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zodiaceng Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1838692296486923 Jim Vandeveld Hellion Machine Collective LLC Website - https://www.hmcknives.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hmc.knives/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/173925576573312 Alex Steingraber SPK Unlimited LLC Website - https://www.spkultd.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexsteingraber/ ________________________________________ Drop Notifications: Be sure to sign up for our Email Newsletters on our websites for Drop Notifications. ________________________________________ Podcast tools we use: Microphones - https://rode.com/en-us Recording Software - https://riverside.fm/ Peripherals - https://www.logitech.com ________________________________________

January 4, 20241 hr 8 min

Episode 21

Sharpened Perspectives Podcast Episode 21 ________________________________________ Description: Alex, Jim and Ken catch up after the holidays and set some plans in motion for the new year. ________________________________________ Resources mentioned in the episode: ________________________________________ Podcast Links: Support: Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/sharpenedperspectives Engage: Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1677029426043013 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharpenedperspectivespodcast/ Subscribe: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3OcCSt1b7NtWxfDi08gfOH YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SharpenedPerspectives Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41c333dd-23dc-4d80-9579-6cff60b10aff/sharpened-perspectives Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpened-perspectives/id1701686986 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id5542824 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNTBhMzVkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sharpened-perspectives-120518842/ Overcast - https://overcast.fm/p4391579-qPyVy4 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/zrdz6p28 Radio Republic - https://radiopublic.com/sharpened-perspectives-Wl4eyL ________________________________________ Who we are: Ken Spaulding Zodiac Engineering Website - https://www.zodiaceng.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zodiaceng Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1838692296486923 Jim Vandeveld Hellion Machine Collective LLC Website - https://www.hmcknives.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hmc.knives/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/173925576573312 Alex Steingraber SPK Unlimited LLC Website - https://www.spkultd.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexsteingraber/ ________________________________________ Drop Notifications: Be sure to sign up for our Email Newsletters on our websites for Drop Notifications. ________________________________________ Podcast tools we use: Microphones - https://rode.com/en-us Recording Software - https://riverside.fm/ Peripherals - https://www.logitech.com ________________________________________

January 3, 20241 hr 16 min

Episode 19

Sharpened Perspectives Podcast Episode 19 ________________________________________ Description: Alex, Jim and Ken discuss what is on their benches, current status of knives, pallet systems, workholding hardware, and bevel grinders. ________________________________________ Resources mentioned in the episode: Knife Grinding Equipment - https://www.temeca.com/en/ ________________________________________ Podcast Links: Support: Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/sharpenedperspectives Engage: Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1677029426043013 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharpenedperspectivespodcast/ Subscribe: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3OcCSt1b7NtWxfDi08gfOH YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SharpenedPerspectives Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41c333dd-23dc-4d80-9579-6cff60b10aff/sharpened-perspectives Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpened-perspectives/id1701686986 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id5542824 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNTBhMzVkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sharpened-perspectives-120518842/ Overcast - https://overcast.fm/p4391579-qPyVy4 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/zrdz6p28 Radio Republic - https://radiopublic.com/sharpened-perspectives-Wl4eyL ________________________________________ Who we are: Ken Spaulding Zodiac Engineering Website - https://www.zodiaceng.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zodiaceng Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1838692296486923 Jim Vandeveld Hellion Machine Collective LLC Website - https://www.hmcknives.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hmc.knives/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/173925576573312 Alex Steingraber SPK Unlimited LLC Website - https://www.spkultd.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexsteingraber/ ________________________________________ Drop Notifications: Be sure to sign up for our Email Newsletters on our websites for Drop Notifications. ________________________________________ Podcast tools we use: Microphones - https://rode.com/en-us Recording Software - https://riverside.fm/ Peripherals - https://www.logitech.com ________________________________________

November 30, 20231 hr 20 min

Episode 18

Sharpened Perspectives Podcast Episode 18 ________________________________________ Description: Alex, Jim and Ken discuss deburring and finishing methods, equipment, media and tooling. They discuss the nuances of different CAM systems and the future of the Sharpened Perspectives Patreon account. ________________________________________ Resources mentioned in the episode: https://www.preferredabrasives.com/product/green-wheel/https://www.brushresearch.com/product-line.php?line=13 ________________________________________ Podcast Links: Support: Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/sharpenedperspectives Engage: Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1677029426043013 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharpenedperspectivespodcast/ Subscribe: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3OcCSt1b7NtWxfDi08gfOH YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SharpenedPerspectives Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41c333dd-23dc-4d80-9579-6cff60b10aff/sharpened-perspectives Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpened-perspectives/id1701686986 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id5542824 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNTBhMzVkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sharpened-perspectives-120518842/ Overcast - https://overcast.fm/p4391579-qPyVy4 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/zrdz6p28 Radio Republic - https://radiopublic.com/sharpened-perspectives-Wl4eyL ________________________________________ Who we are: Ken Spaulding Zodiac Engineering Website - https://www.zodiaceng.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zodiaceng Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1838692296486923 Jim Vandeveld Hellion Machine Collective LLC Website - https://www.hellionmachinecollective.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hmc.knives/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/173925576573312 Alex Steingraber SPK Unlimited LLC Website - https://www.spkultd.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexsteingraber/ ________________________________________ Drop Notifications: Be sure to sign up for our Email Newsletters on our websites for Drop Notifications. ________________________________________ Podcast tools we use: Microphones - https://rode.com/en-us Recording Software - https://riverside.fm/ Peripherals - https://www.logitech.com ________________________________________

November 23, 202358 min

Episode 17

Sharpened Perspectives Podcast Episode 17 ________________________________________ Description: Jim, Alex and Ken catch up after CCKS, talk finishing processes, go over the advantages of utilizing CNC machines for knife making and how the stigma of certain equipment is finally dying. Jim buys a 3d printer. ________________________________________ Resources mentioned in the episode: https://en.avalon-machines.pl/products-2/disc-finishing-machines/stand-alone-units/disc-finishing-machine-te10/ ________________________________________ Podcast Links: Support: Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/sharpenedperspectives Engage: Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1677029426043013 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharpenedperspectivespodcast/ Subscribe: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3OcCSt1b7NtWxfDi08gfOH YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SharpenedPerspectives Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41c333dd-23dc-4d80-9579-6cff60b10aff/sharpened-perspectives Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpened-perspectives/id1701686986 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id5542824 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNTBhMzVkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sharpened-perspectives-120518842/ Overcast - https://overcast.fm/p4391579-qPyVy4 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/zrdz6p28 Radio Republic - https://radiopublic.com/sharpened-perspectives-Wl4eyL ________________________________________ Who we are: Ken Spaulding Zodiac Engineering Website - https://www.zodiaceng.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zodiaceng Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1838692296486923 Jim Vandeveld Hellion Machine Collective LLC Website - https://www.hellionmachinecollective.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hmc.knives/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/173925576573312 Alex Steingraber SPK Unlimited LLC Website - https://www.spkultd.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexsteingraber/ ________________________________________ Drop Notifications: Be sure to sign up for our Email Newsletters on our websites for Drop Notifications. ________________________________________ Podcast tools we use: Microphones - https://rode.com/en-us Recording Software - https://riverside.fm/ Peripherals - https://www.logitech.com ________________________________________

November 16, 202325 min

Episode 16

Sharpened Perspectives Podcast Episode 16 ________________________________________ Description: Jim and Alex are both out for this episode. Ken goes over Datum M - Rev A changes in Fusion 360. ________________________________________ Resources mentioned in the episode: Autodesk Fusion 360 - https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview ________________________________________ Podcast Links: Support: Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/sharpenedperspectives Engage: Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1677029426043013 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharpenedperspectivespodcast/ Subscribe: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3OcCSt1b7NtWxfDi08gfOH YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SharpenedPerspectives Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41c333dd-23dc-4d80-9579-6cff60b10aff/sharpened-perspectives Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpened-perspectives/id1701686986 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id5542824 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNTBhMzVkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sharpened-perspectives-120518842/ Overcast - https://overcast.fm/p4391579-qPyVy4 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/zrdz6p28 Radio Republic - https://radiopublic.com/sharpened-perspectives-Wl4eyL ________________________________________ Who we are: Ken Spaulding Zodiac Engineering Website - https://www.zodiaceng.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zodiaceng Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1838692296486923 Jim Vandeveld Hellion Machine Collective LLC Website - https://www.hellionmachinecollective.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hmc.knives/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/173925576573312 Alex Steingraber SPK Unlimited LLC Website - https://www.spkultd.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexsteingraber/ ________________________________________ Drop Notifications: Be sure to sign up for our Email Newsletters on our websites for Drop Notifications. ________________________________________ Podcast tools we use: Microphones - https://rode.com/en-us Recording Software - https://riverside.fm/ Peripherals - https://www.logitech.com ________________________________________

November 9, 202358 min

Episode 15

Sharpened Perspectives Podcast Episode 15 ________________________________________ Description: Jim is in the final week of California Custom Knife Show ( CCKS ) preparation. Alex is wrapping up a new workholding solution and Ken is running Datum blades, prepping for heat treat. ________________________________________ Resources mentioned in the episode: California Custom Knife Show - https://r1promotions.com/ccks-fall/ ________________________________________ Podcast Links: Support: Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/sharpenedperspectives Engage: Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1677029426043013 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharpenedperspectivespodcast/ Subscribe: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3OcCSt1b7NtWxfDi08gfOH YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SharpenedPerspectives Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/41c333dd-23dc-4d80-9579-6cff60b10aff/sharpened-perspectives Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sharpened-perspectives/id1701686986 Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id5542824 Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lNTBhMzVkMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sharpened-perspectives-120518842/ Overcast - https://overcast.fm/p4391579-qPyVy4 Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/zrdz6p28 Radio Republic - https://radiopublic.com/sharpened-perspectives-Wl4eyL ________________________________________ Who we are: Ken Spaulding Zodiac Engineering Website - https://www.zodiaceng.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/zodiaceng Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1838692296486923 Jim Vandeveld Hellion Machine Collective LLC Website - https://www.hellionmachinecollective.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hmc.knives/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/173925576573312 Alex Steingraber SPK Unlimited LLC Website - https://www.spkultd.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alexsteingraber/ ________________________________________ Drop Notifications: Be sure to sign up for our Email Newsletters on our websites for Drop Notifications. ________________________________________ Podcast tools we use: Microphones - https://rode.com/en-us Recording Software - https://riverside.fm/ Peripherals - https://www.logitech.com ________________________________________