The Joint Open House - 8 Years Strong Grimsmo remembers how he felt when he first went to a trade show: out of place.  Tip from a veteran attendee: "Form relationships, ask questions, be direct, and make it happen." Not only was this event an internal pat on the back, you could say that Skye's big wish has been granted or rather, GRANITED. After visiting Kern, Grimsmo's wheels are turning. It's just a matter of time before he figures out how to dress the lapping plate full Grimsmo style. GOT INK? You know you're a machininst when the only tattoo you would ever consider is an inch to micron conversion table. Mountains to Ski and Mountains of Footage The guys brought home TONS of footage from their Euro trip, so stay tuned for all of the awesome tours to come from Tornos, Hermle, Kern, and more! TACrafted Tour - A bright young man with a bright future Click the image below to watch! Sometimes what you're looking for might be right under your nose, or in Grimsmo's case, a block away. After a quick meeting with his realtor, he might have zeroed in on a potential new shop! When considering a larger space, it's important to allow for growth without over committing. Saunders is a guest on the Welding Tips and Tricks Podcast While covering the subject of ROI, the importance of CASH FLOW BUDGETS or live budgeting becomes clear. Sure, numbers matter BUT there are many non-monetary ways in which a capital purchase can be justified. CLICK HERE FOR THE WELDING TIPS AND TRICKS PODCAST Spring Tease a.k.a Pending Summer The season change is welcome BUT that means rising temperatures are soon to follow. A/C is an expensive purchase but it's important for SMW to have a comfortable working environment for employees and trainees as well. It's up to Saunders to figure out how to minimize the operating costs while maximizing its benefit.   "Make it once, make it right, and then make it the best.                                                                           - Grimsmo     The SAGA pocket clips are the last component needed to make 100+ SWEET PENS!   SMW Workflow Woes Having all fixture plate models in a master file isn't ideal BUT neither is having an individual file for each. The possible solution might introduce more error.