#25: Woodworking with Wild Wood Figure
In this week's episode, we have guest Robin Lewis on all the way from Australia to chat about dealing with wood figure when woodworking. Figure can mean tons of tearout and other issues if you don't pay attention, and talk about tips to avoid these pitfalls.
#24: Atlanta Woodworking Show Recap
In this episode, we have special guest Brad Rodriguez from Fix This Build That on to chat about the Atlanta Woodworking Show this past week.
#23: What's Your Purpose In Making?
In this week's episode, Johnny, James, and Zack talk about what we feel our purpose is when making. To learn, to teach, and more, this is a fun one!
#22: Choosing Your Next Woodworking Projects
In this week's episode, Johnny, James, and Zack talk about how they pick their next woodworking projects, and some recommendations on how beginners can pick a project that pushes their skills but is still fun. Enjoy!
#21: Balancing Our Work Lives And Personal Lives with Marc from the Wood Whisperer
In this episode, we have on special guest Marc Spagnuolo of the Wood Whisperer and we're chatting about work/life balance. Running your own business and managing your time is extremely difficult.
#20: The Center of Our Workshops
In this episode, we chat about what we consider the center of our workshop. The workbench, table saw, welding table, or maybe something else? I'm sure we'll all have different answers, so this should be a fun one!
#19: Let's Talk Woodworking Workbenches
In this episode, we talk woodworking workbenches! From Roubo to Nicholson and everywhere in between, we get into the nitty gritty of what we want and don't want in a workbench.
#18: Answering Questions from the Audience
In this episode, Johnny, James, and Zack answer some questions from the audience. We talk welding, woodworking tools, and money! Enjoy.
#17: Using Materials You Have On Hand vs. Buying
In this episode, we have special guest William Walker of Wm. Walker Co. on to talk about materials and whether we try use what we have vs. running out to buy materials specific for the woodworking project.
#16: Making Your Woodworking Hobby Profitable
In this episode, Johnny, James, and Zack talk about how you can make your woodworking hobby profitable and still have fun! We go into batching out projects, finding custom work, and more.
#15: Dealing With Negativity When Starting Your Woodworking Business
In this episode, Johnny, James and Zack talk about how they deal with negativity. Negativity is hard to avoid both online and when starting your own business. We talk about how we deal with negativity and stay positive in the workshop.
#14 : Woodworking Joinery 101
In this episode, we chat about woodworking joinery and the various options you have for making strong, lasting joints. From dovetails to pocket holes, we talk about them all. Enjoy!
#13: Special Guest Bob Clagett from I Like To Make Stuff
In episode 13, we have special guest Bob Clagett from I Like To Make Stuff! Bob is a pillar in the YouTube maker community who's seen unparalleled growth. We talk about success, how to find it, and how we define it. Enjoy!
#12: How We Learn (Woodworking Learning Resources)
In this episode, we're talking about our learning styles, woodworking learning resources, welding, and more. Obviously, we talk about YouTube, but there are a lot of other hidden gems!
#11: Our Goals for 2017 & What We Learned in 2016
In Episode 11, we talk about our goals for 2017 and what we learned in our woodworking and making skills in 2016. 2016 was a big year for all of us, and it's exciting to look back and see how far we've come.
#10: Two Questions for Each Co-Host
In this episode, we have two questions for each of our co-hosts. The questions are a surprise, so we don't know what we're going to be asked! It made for some fun conversation, to say the least.
#9: Special Guest Chris Salomone of Foureyes Furniture
In this episode, we have our first guest on the Crafted Podcast, Chris Salomone from Foureyes Furniture. Chris is an amazing woodworker and storyteller, and has grown his YouTube channel incredibly rapidly. Stay tuned to learn about his design process, finishing, and more.
#8: Striving for perfection in your woodworking
This week, Johnny, James, and Zack discuss striving for perfection in their woodworking and metalworking. We talk about when a piece is perfect enough, and why perfection isn't all it's cracked up to be.
#7: What Gets Us Excited In The Workshop?
In this episode, Johnny, James, and Zack talk about what keeps them coming back to their workshop endeavors. New tools, new techniques, and more things that keep us moving forward in our making. Enjoy!