Essential Craftsman Podcast

Scott and Nate interview Brian Pitt, an old family friend and professional video producer. Brian has helped Team EC with training and tips on video production over the years. They discuss how Brian turned his hobby of making videos into a career and he gives tips for beginners looking to do the same.   Show Notes: 0:00 Introducing Brian Pitt 3:12 Brians childhood memories of EC 5:05 ECs spec house...

Nate interviews Dr. Don Boudreaux, a Professor of Economics and former Economics Department Chair at George Mason University. Dr. Boudreaux has a PhD in Economics from Auburn University and a law degree from the University of Virginia and has many more accomplishments as well as published literature.   Show Notes: 0:00 Intro and how Dr. Boudreaux got started in economics 4:30 Life as an academic c...

Nate interviews Chris Ermides, an editor at This Old House and host of ASK TOH podcast.   Show Notes: :50 History of This Old House 8:10 Chris has his TOH favorites 10:15 Challenges of filming construction 17:43 Life as a contractor 23:52 New content at TOH 29:43 East coast vs west coast construction 37:17 Tool technology 45:47 Cordless tool companies 53:55 Heirloom tools 54:49 TOH podcast   ASK T...

Nate interviews Eric from the YouTube Channel "Hand Tool Rescue". Eric's channel is dedicated to restoring old and unique tools and machinery. Show Notes: 1:45 How did Eric get started posting videos on YouTube 5:30 The pioneering efforts for tool restoration on YouTube 6:47 Other types of restoration channels on YouTube 7:35 Eric branches out from restoring just tools 12:53 A wish list of tools E...

Show Notes: :35 Update on the spec house 3:55 Raymond asks about decking preferences 9:15 Steve asks if EC accepts a trade instead of money 12:50 Tom asks about the fate of ECs sawmill 18:15 Ben asks about anvils for beginner blacksmiths 23:05 Dominic asks Nate how he categorizes B roll footage 23:35 Heath asks if Mike Rowe can be on a podcast guest 27:05 A viewer asks about construction site etiq...

The forests of Oregon, Washing, and California and burning displacing thousands and destroying untold in lives, property, and dreams. This discussion covers the a bit of the history of fighting fires, the issues that have made forest management challenging today, and the effect of the fires in our local area.    Video here https://youtu.be/Pu1C8th_NLk

Nate interviews Dustin Ruth, a good friend who has had career experience as a musician, as a mechanic and is currently an airline pilot. Show Notes: 2:30 Dustins' music career 10:30 Advances in music recording technology 11:45 Dustin works with his dad doing auto repair 16:22 Dustin gets his private pilots license 18:20 Becoming an instrument rated pilot 29:38 Flying in Alaska 38:00 Advice for any...

Nate interviews Tanya Van Der Water, the CEO of Buckaroo Belts, the company that makes the tool belt EC wears and loves. Join us for a discussion about how Tanya is taking the Australian-based company her father created to the next level of quality and production.   Find them at: buckaroobelts.com On instagram: @buckarooleatherworks

Nate gives an update on the future of the EC2 channel.

Scott and Jon Brand were in the band Jazz Minors together in the 70's playing dixieland jazz, touring the USA and performing for President Jimmy Carter on the White House lawn. In this podcast, Scott and Nate sit down with Jon to take a trip down memory lane. If you like the music from Scott's band, here's a link to their songs. Enjoy! essentialcraftsman.com/the-jazz-minors   Show Notes: 2:36 Jon...

Scott and Nate answer dozens of questions during a YouTube Live Stream session. 

Show Notes:   :44 Scott's acorn table 2:15 The excitement of buying new tools 4:50 Buying new vs used 6:55 Tools you should have 7:00 Cordless drill 8:10 Socket set 10:50 Wood cutting tools 14:50 Nail sets 15:25 Hammer 16:24 Plumbing tools 17:03 Crescent wrench 18:27 Utility knife 18:38 Extension cord 19:10 Saving money for tools 19:50 Used tools 20:30 Tools and Mrs EC 23:00 Harbor Freight 25:10 U...

Questions and Topics Discussed: :59 Carpentry / Building Question 4:39 Opinions on battery tools 8:52 How to plan content strategy for YouTube channel 13:32 What's a good formula for a YouTube channel 19:41 Thoughts on Carhartt clothing 23:59 What traits do you look for in an apprentice carpenter 28:46 Loves carpentry but is being told to become an electrician or plumber instead 33:40 How to handl...

Nate talks with Mila Haun about her late husband Larry Haun and his amazing life and accomplishments.

Nate and Scott discuss the challenges of getting the job done in all types of weather.

Scott, Nate and Brandon discuss foot and ankle surgery and how it overlaps with carpentry.

Scott and Nate answer questions from viewers on Speakpipe. If you would like to leave a message, go to essentialcraftsman.com/podcast and you will find the speakpipe voicemail option.

Nate and Scott review one of their favorite books. 

Scott and Nate chat about what they love to watch on YouTube.

Scott and Nate answer questions from viewers on Speakpipe. If you would like to leave a message, go to essentialcraftsman.com/podcast and you will find the speakpipe voicemail option.

Happy Mothers Day! Nate interviews his mom, Kelly Wadsworth, AKA Mrs. EC. In this podcast, we learn a little about Kelly herself, a little about her life with EC, and A LOT about beekeeping!

Nate and Scott chat about the status of the spec house, side jobs for tradesman, and the reality of running a small business.

Nate chats with Andrew Camarata about heavy equipment, YouTube, how Andrew learned how to repair things, and more!

Nate interviews Scott about the basics of the logging industry.

Scott and Nate discuss the art of negotiating.