Metalworking Shop Story
Told by: The Nameless One | Depth: Brief mention (anecdote within a larger thread)
A story about a local metalworking shop owner who built a $55,000 piece of software for $42 using Claude Code.
The Story
The Nameless One: "A core person I'm collaborating locally runs a metalworking shop using very sophisticated lasers to cut 2-inch thick metal... And he also makes chassis for trucks, and they make air shocks. He wants to be able to control those air shocks via touchscreen."
Two years ago, he was quoted $55,000 for the software. This week:
The Nameless One: "He pulled up Claude Code, bought $42 worth of parts off of Alibaba or wherever, and in a day and $42, he's got a working prototype of a touchscreen controlling air shocks that he was quoted 55 grand for two years ago."
Mentioned by: The Nameless One
Context: Combined with the Trucking Company Story to illustrate how agentic AI unlocks value for local businesses
Related
- Claude Code — the tool used
- Ecosystem Layer Company — the concept this story supports
- Trucking Company Story — companion story
- Local Community Building in Sandpoint — the context