Hands on Katie
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Members Extra - Meet the Orchestra of Machines
🕑 Added 2026-02-15 21:41:07 +0000 UTCRight now there are nine machines running in my workshop… and I’m not actually touching any of them.
The answer isn’t working longer hours. It’s a mindset shift I call Parallel Production. Instead of treating machines like tools you operate, treat them like workers you manage.
I’ll show you:
- What’s currently running in the workshop
- The projects coming up (xTool jig system, wooden chess set, members’ area and more) - The three traps that quietly destroy productivity
- And how you can apply this even if you only have one printer It’s not about buying more machines.
It’s about not being the bottleneck in your own pipeline.
Welcome to the Orchestra of Machines.
PS And no, that isn't maple at 12:03! Pointing at the walnut in that shot, but you know what I meant!! :)
Comments
Marc Radermacher
The printer is doing it's thing and I'm watching your awesome video... that's parallel enough for me. 🥳
Dermot Canniffe
Next level underware ftw!
David Stone
Isn’t this just working smarter, if I put the washing machine on, or dishwasher i don’t wait around for the machine to finish I get on and do other things, it’s the same with 3D printing, especially if printing a 19 hour print, I have at least two computers on my desk and remote control to more computers so are running code which can take a while to execute, not video, but you get the concept as you produce videos - planning ahead is key, ordering equipment for the next project can be a challenge. I suppose some people just can cope
Anton
Work smarter, not harder. You've created a beautiful workplace for yourself.
Richard Payne
So when is the members area going to be available? :-)
Greg Staten
What a great view into your mindset and approach to projects!
