Makingchips | Equipping Manufacturing Leaders

If you’re in the trenches of manufacturing like we are—running a shop, growing a business, or even dreaming of starting your own—this episode is going to hit home. We’re diving deep into the real challenges and choices that come with equipping a machine shop. It’s not just about what machine to buy; it’s about how to make smart, future-proof decisions that keep your business agile and competitive.  We walk through what it really takes to get started, from the very first piece of equipment to building an infrastructure that can handle growth. It’s a real-world conversation on budgets, strategy, and how to stretch your dollar without cutting corners that matter. We talk openly about our own experiences—the good, the bad, and the costly. Whether it’s figuring out if we should buy new or used, or realizing after the fact that we didn’t budget for tooling, coolant, or the right chip conveyor, we’ve made the mistakes so you don’t have to.  We even get into the nitty-gritty of power and air requirements, something t