The new business model for the Steelpan industry is an ecosystem based on collaboration rather than competition. Akua Leith explains the pillars and principles that guide this system in the founding of MITTCO (Musical Instruments of Trinidad and Tobago Company LTD). Support the Show.By Akua Leith

"Be like water" was Bruce Lee's famous admonition. For Victor Provost, Pan was the instrument he played growing up on St. John in the Virgin Islands. Jazz was the music he loved. The melding of the two was no conscious exploration, it was an organic evolution. Performing and sharing this gift was what he was used to, until Covid struck. Then he piv…

One of the steelpan art form's prodigious talents talks about the challenges of building an identity outside of conditioned perceptions in the music industry and the indigenous culture from which it emerged. Support the Show.By Andre White

“In the US, every instrument…guitar, trumpet, piano, has its own society where people who are interested…or are practitioners and teachers in that discipline, get together at conferences, via professional journals, websites; and they share best practices, ideas,…what has worked, what hasn’t worked, what are their challenges, so that we’re not reinv…

Sons don't always follow in their Dad's footsteps, especially when Dad has already created some pretty big shoes to fill. But when a son matches his Dad's passion and potential for a particular preoccupation, the promise is priceless. Listen as TNTeague share their passion for Pan. Support the Show.By TNTeague

"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them." Jonathan Scales never set out to be different in the steelpan fraternity. He was just being himself, playing the music he loved and found himself taking Pan where it had never been. Listen to Jonathan's story, an unlikely saga that grows with every note he play…

Four-time Panorama Large Band Champion arranger and director, Duvone Stewart of the BP Renegades Steel Orchestra breaks down the process of composing a winning arrangement within the constraints of a four-element criteria. Links to the Duvone Stewart documentary, The Man Behind the Music: https://youtu.be/dBx9uMMfKKM?si=msjpj... https://youtu.be/Eo…

It has been ages since the last show but the crew returns for our first 2023 episode. Winston, Chris and Ed catch up on what each is doing these days, the future of US manufacturing and shop goals for the year. Available now on Apple Podcasts (link in bio), Spotify and Google Podcasts. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com . #dfxpodca…

Marvin Groeb (@marvgro) returns to DFX! Eddie and Marvin catch up on what Marvin has been doing since he was last on the show. Winston and Chris have the day off but will be back for the next episode. Available now on Apple Podcasts (link in bio), Spotify and Google Podcasts. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com Links Marvin Groeb (@…

We’re back! Chris updates us on his exciting new job at Amazon’s Project Kuiper. The gang talks SpaceX. Winston is keeping busy at Carbide 3D. Eddie talks 2022 business planning and lessons learned on some recent jobs. Available now on Apple Podcasts (link in bio), Spotify and Google Podcasts. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com . #…

Winston and Chris talk with DFX guest Greg Paulsen, Director of Application Engineering at Xometry. Greg talks about his journey into manufacturing and what it means to deliver manufacturing as a service including additive and CNC-based technologies. Ed was unavailable for this episode but will be back for DFX71. Available now on Apple Podcasts (li…

Winston tells us all about the recently announced Shapeoko HDM. Chris has exciting news. Ed focuses on the business of business. Available now on Apple Podcasts (link in bio), Spotify and Google Podcasts. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com . #dfxpodcast #thedigitalfabricationexperiment #maker #instamachinist #makersgonnamake…

Ed finally gets proper AC in the shop. Winston is cooking up a mechatronics camera slider. Chris MIPS up for Fusion. Available now on Apple Podcasts (link in bio), Spotify and Google Podcasts. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.comBy Winston Moy, Ed Kramer & Chris Lee

Ed goes additive shopping. Chris refines his career/life plan. Winston designs for injection molding. Chris deals with a complicated work holding challenge. Ed dials in speeds/feeds for 2-color HDPE composite parts. Winston dreams of an ATC. Available now on iTunes (link in bio), Spotify and the Google Play Store. Or stream directly from https://df…

Ed runs a shiny job for John Grimsmo Knives. Chris gets his mill/turn groove on. Winston runs some carbon fiber work. Party Barn sign update. Available now on iTunes (link in bio), Spotify and the Google Play Store. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.comBy Winston Moy, Ed Kramer & Chris Lee

Chris dishes the details on a simple but clever approach to batch machining automation. Ed’s in-machine GoPro rig is a winner. Winston has new machine news for us. Available now on iTunes (link in bio), Spotify and the Google Play Store. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.comBy Winston Moy, Ed Kramer & Chris Lee

The guys talk about the risk of ruining what you love in the transition from hobbyist to professional. Shop updates and more. Available now on iTunes (link in bio), Spotify and the Google Play Store. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.comBy Winston Moy, Ed Kramer & Chris Lee

Ed gets dumped on. Chris hits his PEEK. Winston jumps into injection molding. When looking for efficiency improvements in the shop don’t forget the physical workflow. Workholding with low-profile clamping. Dealing with material warp on tricky thin parts. Available now on iTunes (link in bio), Spotify and the Google Play Store. Or stream directly fr…

First episode of 2021 and Chris is already anticipating future machine purchases. Winston’s day job is expanding into Haas 5-axis production work. And Ed whacks the warp on acetal parts. Using Rob Lockwood style CAD/CAM templates for the win! Links Within Tolerance Podcast Episode 79 - Brian Dinola - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/within-tol…

End of year episode. Chris has big news. Winston talks more about the new C3D machines. And Ed is keeping busy with some year-end job shop work. Available now on iTunes (link in bio), Spotify and the Google Play Store. Or stream directly from https://dfxpodcast.efk3.comBy Winston Moy, Ed Kramer & Chris Lee

01. Darksidevinyl & Cadillac Express – Macedonia (Sean & Dee Remix) 02. Dave Sinner – Survival 03. Anthony Castaldo – Take My Body 04. Monika Kruse – Rising Heart 05. Reform – Stance 06. Alberto Ruiz & Xenia (Ua) – Clouds Of Dreams 07. Deas – Target 08. Wehbba – Basic Pleasure (Original Mix) 09. Thomas Schumacher – Core 10. Sam Paganini – Kubrix 11…

Zach Dunham joins us to talk about Bantam’s new Desktop CNC Milling machine and the unique challenge of bringing a hardware product to market in the middle of a global epidemic. Links: Bantam Tools - https://www.bantamtools.com/cnc-milling-machine Zach Dunham - The Public Radio - https://www.zachdunham.com/thepublicradio The Edge podcast - https://…

Winston fills us in on the newly announced Shapeoko Pro and Nomad 3 from Carbide 3D. Shop updates and more. https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com Links: Carbide 3D Announcement - https://carbide3d.com/blog/2020/nomad-3-plus-something-else/By Winston Moy, Ed Kramer & Chris Lee

The guys discuss Autodesk’s recent announcement of changes coming to the Fusion 360 Personal (free) License and how it impacts the hobby/maker CNC community. Shop updates and more. Links: Change Announcement - Autodesk Fusion 360 Personal (free) License - https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles…

Chris goes CNC shopping again. Winston is programming for big boy machines. Eddie uses some unplanned down time to improve his shop layout and material storage. They have an honest talk about transitioning from job shop work to making their own products. Eddie brings on a subcontractor to maintain on-time delivery. Available now on iTunes (link in …

Eddie explores diamond tooling in his never ending quest for better surface finishes. Winston engineers away on the future Nomad and Chris dials in his career. Links: Marvin Groeb - Aerospace machining on a Kern Vario shot glorious 4K video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM5MupXyqq0By Winston Moy, Ed Kramer & Chris Lee

Chris and Winston are joined by the ever delightful Sami Woolhiser. They talk about maker burnout and how to deal with it. Lots of great tips on how to tackle big projects by starting small. Eddie take the night off to finish a rush job. Links: Sami Woolhiser (@gosamilee on IG) - https://www.instagram.com/gosamilee/ Autodesk Advanced Manufacturing …

DFX54 - Lean and Shine Chris goes 5-axis machine shopping at the day job. Ed digs into Neo twinsies and diamond tooling. Winston triggers a conversation about lean improvements around the shop. Ed takes that as a cue to brag about his new endmill organizer system. https://dfxpodcast.efk3.com Links: ekramer3 tool drawer organizer tray - https://www.…

The guys have been keeping busy in their respective shops as the mercury rises. Ed squeezes in some fun titanium parts on the Neo between client jobs. Winston knocks out some rockets and his Pocket NC gets a new suit. Chris gets his latest UMC-500 workholding idea dialed in on the first production parts. Links: The Marc Reis Flop (@causeimcnc on IG…