Episode 1 – Building O.P.A. Industries with Brady Pickett

10/09/2025 58 min

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In this episode of Machine Tool Maniacs, I sit down with Brady Pickett, owner of O.P.A. Industries, to talk about his journey through the world of machining. Brady shares his introduction into the trade and his background as an applications engineer before taking the leap to start his own shop—not once, but twice.We dive deep into the trials, setbacks, and lessons learned along the way, and explore how Brady has optimized his shop with smart systems to get the most out of every minute and every spindle.Stay tuned for Part 2, where Brady breaks down how he keeps his machines running and profits flowing by leveraging innovative strategies to maximize spindle uptime and shop efficiency.Click HERE for my social media channels