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Down the Rabbit Hole with Justin Gray EP1 - My Tool Model is Better Than Yours

2026-06-27 · 02:07 UTC ·Within Tolerance Podcast ·0 min read

Brief

Within Tolerance Podcast hosts Justin and Zap present the first episode of their Down the Rabbit Hole series (podcast format) where they teach a bootstrap workflow for better tool libraries: a four-folder organization, precise CAD models of holders and cutters, and distinct roughing/finishing CAM presets. They emphasize zero-cost improvements and link to the Fusion Essentials GitHub. Published 2026-06-27.

Why it matters

Episode 1 (published 2026-06-27) of the Within Tolerance Podcast — hosts Justin and Zap — launches the series 'My Tool Library Is Better Than Yours' and focuses on bootstrap basics for tool libraries.

Key details

  • Practical recommendations: adopt a simple four-folder structure, accurately model holders and cutting tools in CAD, and create separate roughing and finishing CAM presets to avoid rebuilding tools from scratch.
  • All techniques require no paid tools; hosts point to the Fusion Essentials GitHub (https://github.com/Kings-Mountain-Labs/Fusion-Essentials) as a starting resource and share Zap's handle @zap.consulting.
Source evidence

Kicking off Down the Rabbit Hole, a new Within Tolerance podcast for nerds, by nerds. Justin and Zap launch their multi-part series "My Tool Library Is Better Than Yours" with the bootstrap basics: a simple four-folder structure, modeling your holders and tools accurately, and getting roughing and finishing presets dialed in. No money required—just stop building tools from scratch every damn time.

Links mentioned:
Fusion Essentials - https://github.com/Kings-Mountain-Labs/Fusion-Essentials

Check out Zap's IG @zap.consulting

Help support the podcast www.patreon.com/withintolerancepodcast

Channel: Within Tolerance Podcast
Published: 2026-06-27
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr0guE8ZAWM