Whatcha Makin' Show

In this episode of the Whatcha Makin podcast, hosts Alex Duffey and Alex Adams welcome special guest Peter Capar of Ptree's Workshop. Pete shares his journey from restoring secondhand tools in his garage to running a successful small-scale manufacturing shop powered by an army of Prusa 3D printers and a massive Laguna laser. The guys catch up on what's on their benches, including Alex Duffey's Dun...

It’s an episode about nothing—which means Alex and Alex get right into the weeds of shop projects, tool troubleshooting, and prep for the busy fall season. Episode Highlights On the Bench: Alex Adams runs a marathon print session making giant pop-culture popcorn buckets and 5x-scale Lego minifigs, while Alex Duffey doubles his production of Dungeon Crawler Carl boxes and harvests homegrown Wine Ca...

Hosts & Guest: Alex Duffey and Alex Adams are joined by scroll-saw artist and DIY renovator Patsy Dobbs (@dobbsdesignco). On the Bench: Patsy is crafting a maker-themed bicycle for Maker Camp with saw-blade wheels and an anvil seat. Alex Adams is batch-sanding 3D printer stands and creating backlit lithophanes. Alex Duffey is finishing 100 game boxes, building Dungeon Crawler Carl loot crates,...

Hosts Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) and Alex Duffey (Duffey Woodcraft) sit down for Episode 54 to talk all things 3D printing with special guest Dave, known online as 3D DIY Dave . The guys dive into Dave’s creative process, content creation, tech and tool reviews, and the hilarious backstory behind his famous "mini-me" puppet. In the shop catch-up, the hosts and guest discuss their latest project...

August might feel early, but if your maker business relies on Q4, holiday prep starts right now! In this episode of Whatcha Makin’ , Alex Duffey (Duffey Woodcraft) and Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) dive deep into getting your shop, inventory, and booth ready for the busiest craft fair and market season of the year. In this episode, we cover: Holiday Prep Masterclass: How to hunt down raw material...

In this episode of Whatcha Making , hosts Alex Duffey ( Duffey Woodcraft ) and Alex Adams ( Type A Furniture ) answer rapid-fire questions, share shop updates, and announce an every-other-week podcast schedule. Show Updates: A shift to a bi-weekly schedule Starting End of August. On the Bench & Selling: Alex Adams prints a 30+ hour Stormtrooper helmet (selling two in 72 hours), designs a custo...

Happy National Give Something Away Day! On this episode of Whatcha Makin' , Alex and Alex are sitting down with Tracy, the creative force and self-proclaimed "trash panda" behind the Michigan-based MNT Woodworks . Tracy shares what it’s really like to run a garage shop as a dynamic duo with her partner, Mac. We dive into the logistics of dividing workspace, coordinating tool handoffs, managing ADH...

On today’s episode of Whatcha Makin' , hosts Alex Duffey (Duffey Woodcraft) and Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) dive deep into the world of entrepreneurial woodworking. If you've ever wondered how to transition your CNC hobby into a profitable side hustle—or even a full-time business—this is the episode for you. We are joined by the OG of CNC woodworking on YouTube, Andy Bird of Andy Bird Builds . A...

In this episode of Whatcha Making , hosts Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) and Alex Duffy (Duffy Woodcraft) catch up on all things happening around their benches—from tracking an 11-foot walnut dining table crosscut to shipping out a fleet of custom 3D-printed articulated dragons. Then, the boys welcome a special guest: the king of Etsy woodworkers and co-host of Another Wood Shop Podcast , Daniel Du...

This week on Whatcha Makin , hosts Alex Duffey and Alex Adams dive deep into a topic that every maker, content creator, and small business owner knows all too well: Burnout . Whether it's the "little b" weekly exhaustion of administrative tasks or the "Big B" bi-annual creative wall, the guys talk about how they recognize the signs of getting overwhelmed and share their personal strategies for fin...

Welcome back to another episode of What You Making ! After a brief hiatus, the guys are back on the bench to catch up on life, share their latest shop updates, and dive into the messy world of product and project failures. In This Episode: Life Updates: Alex Duffy returns from a two-week medical leave following leg surgery. He shares how going stir crazy on the couch drove him to tackle some light...

With Duffey away, Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) is flying solo to host a jam-packed, off-the-cuff episode of What You're Making . Joining him on the bench is Jeff from Maker's Way, the right-hand man and producer for the popular Johnny Builds YouTube channel. In this episode, Alex and Jeff dive deep into the world of 3D printing, workflow efficiency, and the realities of running a maker business....

In this episode of Watcha Makin , hosts Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) and Alex Duffey (Duffey Woodcraft) dive into the core concept of finding your niche as a maker, while sharing their latest updates from the workshop bench. On the Bench & Whatcha Breakin' Alex Duffey celebrates finishing all of his inventory for the upcoming UFO Fest four days ahead of schedule! He shares details on his cust...

In this episode of Whatcha Makin' , hosts Alex Duffey (Duffey Woodcraft) and Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) dive into the mailbag to answer listener questions. But first, they catch up on a busy week of shop projects, including a custom "Casa de Pollo" sign for a refurbished chicken coop and the massive undertaking of wiring 75 UFO-themed lamps for an upcoming festival. Highlights Include: National...

In this episode, hosts Alex Duffey and Alex Adams sit down with Corey Rush of Fortress Fine Woodworks to discuss the mindset behind "unbelievable" builds. From solid walnut toilets to fire-vortex tables, Corey shares how a willingness to learn on the fly is more important than existing skill when tackling ambitious projects. Highlights: The "Dragon Toilet": The engineering behind Corey’s most vira...

In this episode of Whatcha Making? , hosts Alex Duffey and Alex Adams are joined by mixed media artist and educator Brittany Carbone . We pull back the curtain on the artistic process, exploring how personal history, identity, and science intersect with creativity. What’s In This Episode: The Intersection of Art & Science: Brittany discusses her unique approach to mixed media, why she transiti...

This episode of What You’re Making features Ashley Pieper of Shallow Creek Woodcraft , a talented maker from York County, Pennsylvania, who specializes in fine furniture and heritage handcrafted brooms. Episode Summary The hosts, Alex Duffey and Alex Adams, dive into the world of "brushes, brooms, and hand tools" with Ashley. The conversation explores the intersection of traditional heritage craft...

Hosts Alex Adams and Alex Duffey welcome a powerhouse duo to the show: Hunter Locke and Brandon Smith co-hosts of the upcoming Maine Woodworking Event . This episode is a deep dive into high-end shop setups, niche product development, and the hilarious perils of Facebook Marketplace. Shop Talk & Tool Envy: The Alexes' get a virtual tour of Brandon’s impressive shop, featuring a massive "tool w...

Hosts Alex Adams and Alex Duffey are back after a week off to talk about the intersection of woodworking, technology, and life’s unexpected hurdles. Recorded on April Fool’s Day , the duo kicks things off by dissecting the best industry pranks—from Vectric’s "Easy Clone" software to Festool’s "wireless" wormhole dust collection. In the shop, Alex Duffey shares his progress on a massive batch of D&...

In this episode of Whatcha Makin' , hosts Alex Duffey (Duffey Woodcraft) and Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) dive deep into the sharp world of CNC router bits. They are joined by special guest Liberty the Creator from IDC Woodcraft , who shares her journey from a small-town barista to a CNC bit expert and content creator. On the Bench The crew discusses their current projects, ranging from high-end...

In this episode of What You’re Making , hosts Alex Duffey (Duffey Woodcraft) and Alex Adams (Type A Furniture) are joined by Logan Newman of Newman Specials Woodworks. Logan, a full-time high school opticianry teacher by day and an obsessive maker by night, shares the fascinating story of how he balances teaching students to make eyeglasses for the community with his prolific woodworking business....

In this episode of What You're Making , Alex Duffey of Duffey Woodcraft and Alex Adams of Type-A Furniture dive deep into the world of woodworking finishes—how to choose the right one, the science behind how they cure, and why you might actually be eating bug poop with your favorite candy. In This Episode: The Legend of Johnny Appleseed: Celebrating Johnny Appleseed Day (March 11th) with the stran...

This week on Whatcha Makin' , Alex Duffey and Alex Adams are joined by the multi-talented Jeremy Hilliard of Ten10 Woodworxs and host of the Against the Grain podcast! Jeremy shares his journey from running a print shop to building a successful maker business specializing in custom foam inserts and high-end epoxy signage . We dive deep into the world of advertising for small businesses —discussing...

This week on Whatcha Makin' , Alex Duffey and Alex Adams welcome the "secret third host" of the show, Patrick Gensel from Crafted with Machines ! The trio dives into the often-expensive world of tool purchase regrets . From the proprietary ecosystem of the Glowforge to the surprising realization that a track saw isn't for everyone, the hosts get honest about the machines that mostly just collect d...

Summary In this episode, hosts Alex Duffey and Alex Adams discuss their recent experiences in woodworking, including challenges faced in the shop, the importance of finding one's style, and the impact of market experiences on their craft. They share insights on epoxy projects, CNC technology, and upcoming events for makers. The conversation emphasizes the value of experimentation, community engage...