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Ethan and Vincent are flying solo this week and spend some time talking about logos and branding, the upcoming plans for the Unwrap a Project livestream, some cool things of the week, and some potential coolness for our YouTube videos. Enjoy the episode! Ethan's Thing of the Week: BuckleGuy Rivet Setting System: https://www.buckleguy.com/copper-brass-rivets/ Vincent's Thing of the Week: Pixio PX16...

It was our absolute pleasure to have one of our longest-running and most devoted listeners and supporters come on to talk to us about his backstory, why he loves woodworking, and a bunch of other fun stuff. It was a great conversation with a great guy, so tune in and enjoy! Rory's Thing of the Week: John Malecki's Renovation Before the Baby Series:  (Start Here):  https://www.youtube.com...

Kit Clever from Skilltree joins us to talk about the incredible variety of projects he's done, his philosophy on learning new things, and so on. He's one of those guys whose brain you could pick for hours and not get bored. Definitely a fun listen and we hope you enjoy it! Kit's Things of the Week The Spiffing Brit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej0Kijd4_4Q Magic: The Gathering Arena: https://ma...

Welcome to Episode 83! Anne Bracker from Graphic Design How-To joins us to talk about her process, how she's turned graphic design into a great freelance income, and advice for approaching software you're unfamiliar with, etc. It's a great conversation, and if you're interested in the stuff we talked about you'll definitely want to check out her channel! Anne on YouTube (Graphic Design How-To): ht...

Welcome to episode 82! This week we had the privilege of talking to Leanne and Nick from Hemlock and Hyde! We talk all about how they got started doing leather accessories and bags as well as a big scoop on what's next for them! It's a wide-ranging conversation with two awesome friends of ours that you won't want to miss, particularly the part about how their path down the road of being a company...

Welcome to Episode 81! Ethan and Vincent talk about the importance of curating your social media presence and being intentional with what you post by first figuring out why you're doing it in the first place. We also read a glowing review, a nice note Vincent got, and talk about the upcoming Unwrap a Project challenge. Don't miss it! Ethan's Thing of the Week: Claridge Leather (https://www.youtube...

Welcome to Episode 80! Vincent and Ethan make their triumphant return to the cheers of the masses and the love and adoration of all. Don't judge; we can be grandiose. Ethan's Thing of the Week: Rockler Keyhole Template Kit Vincent's Thing of the Week: Brutal Moose on YouTube

Welcome to Episode 79! We talked about so much this week, and shared some excellent listener submissions to our "Christmas Story" giveaway. It was truly a fun night, and just for extra entertainment we brought back, for one night only, the Video of the Week! Enjoy the episode, Merry Christmas, and we will see you all on January 13th! Video Of The Week: Cow Dog Craft Works: Woodworking the Hard Way...

Ethan and Vincent clear the air on an elephant in the room, talk about being a maker during Christmas, share some shop wins, and hit their things of the week. Show notes are short to maintain formatting, but our things of the week this week are: Laurie Shannon, The Icing Artist https://www.theicingartist.com/home The Maker Life Podcast https://www.makery.network/show/the-maker-life/

Welcome to episode 77! This week we have Katie Freeman, who is the owner of Freeman Furnishings as well as the host of the Maker Mom Podcast. Katie is an amazing creator with an incredible artistic eye who also just happens to be on the cover of the February issue of Popular Woodworking! Enjoy the conversation and don't forget to stay tuned for a major announcement regarding the Unwrap a Project C...

Welcome to Episode 76! Jordan Goetz from Growler Domestics joins us to talk about how he got to be the maker he is, the difference between content creators and product makers, and even how to gain the confidence to price your work fairly. Enjoy! Jordan's Thing of the Week:  Millermatic 211 MIG Welder: Click Here Ethan's Thing of the Week:  Carhartt Work Pants: Click Here Vincent's Thing of the Wee...

Welcome to Episode 75! This episode number is divisible by 25, which means it's time to catch up with Dave Szweduik! We talk about gratitude, social media, and even announce our next challenge! Enjoy! Dave's Thing of the Week:   Gerber Freeman Guide Folding Knife: Click Here Ethan's Thing of the Week:   District Leather: Click Here Vincent's Thing of the Week:   Steel Wool and Vineg...

Welcome to Episode 74! Lindsay Murphy joins Vincent to talk about her maker journey, what it's like to be a maker mom during COVID, and why Christmas starting early this year isn't a bad thing. Enjoy! Lindsay's Thing of the Week:  Sharkattack1979: Click Here Christmas in November Movember: Click Here Vincent's Thing of the Week:  Little Lavender: Click Here Where to find Lindsay online: Instagram:...

Welcome to Episode 73! We get our second chance with Jonny Lambert (AKA Jonny Builds) and it was as much fun as the first time! We talk about what you should shoot for, how to get rolling and stay motivated, and what motivated him to get started and how he's always seeking increase. Enjoy! Video of the Week: Making my own Light Fixtures with Patterned Plywood and Brass.: Click Here Ethan's Thing o...

Welcome to Episode 72! The one and only Erin Longfellow, AKA Maker Gray joins us to talk about her impeccable style, how she bucks the trend of ever-longer videos, and why it's important for her to keep her videos and processes approachable, Enjoy! Video of the Week: Making an Infinite Library Inside my Bookshelf: Click Here Erin's Thing of the Week:   Grand Designs (TV Series): Click Here Et...

Welcome to Episode 71! Ashley Minney joins Vincent to talk about her origin, the community, and her incredible story of coming back and being a legitimate bad-ass maker. Enjoy! Video of the Week: Mid Century Coffee Table: Click Here Ashley's Thing of the Week:   Kitsugi: Click Here Vincent's Thing of the Week:   Utopia: Click Here Where to find Ashley Minney online: Instagram: Click Here...

Welcome to Episode 70! The one and only Al from NY Woodworx joins us to tell his story, how he got into making, and even brings a special surprise for all of you! Enjoy! Videos of the Week: Designing & Making a Wooden Laser Cut Living Hinge Handbag: Click Here DIY Leather & Walnut Handbag Purse: Click Here Al's Thing of the Week:  Vortex Tool Company: Click Here Ethan's Thing of the Week:  Lockpic...

Welcome to Episode 69! Come join us for a laid-back chill conversation about the prior week with some teasers for next week and one hell of a video of the week to boot! Wow, the word "week" appears a lot in the notes this week, doesn't it? Enjoy! Video of the Week: Building the Ultimate Breath of the Wild Playhouse: Click Here Ethan's Thing of the Week:  How To Make a Stock Tank Pool DIY: Click He...

Welcome to Episode 68! It's just Ethan and Vincent this week, so the talk turns to the loss of Sharon from Figments Made and the importance of doing things you're bad at just to get the reps in. Enjoy! Video of the Week: Tabletop Made of 28 Skateboards: Click Here Ethan's Thing of the Week:  Herdesk: Click Here Vincent's Thing of the Week:  Jessama Tutorials: Click Here Turtlesoup Beads: Click Her...

Welcome to Episode 67! We are truly excited to have one of the most creative and talented people in our space on the show this week; the one and only AGDuzit, Andrew Guevara! Enjoy! Video of the Week: I Made a Folding Bike: Click Here Andrew's Thing of the Week:   Godox SL-60W 80CMX80CM: Click Here Ethan's Thing of the Week:   Maker Experiment Nested Ruler Set: Click Here Vincent's Thing...

Welcome to Episode 66! Christy Steinman of Twisted Twine Woodworking joins us to talk all about her jounrey as a woodworker and the importance of connecting with the work you do and finding deeper meaning trhough family history. It's a great discussion you won't want to miss! Enjoy! Video of the Week: World's Largest Devil's Toothpaste Explosion: Click Here Christy's Thing of the Week:   POWE...

Welcome to Episode 65! This week Ethan and Vincent talk about the one thing some of us seem averse to doing: resting. How do you calm down your motivation instincts and just relax when your body tells you to? We still aren't sure, but in this episode we give you permission to figure it out for yourself. Enjoy! Video of the Week: Making a Buffalo Nickel Belt Buckle: Click Here Ethan's Thing of the...

Welcome to Episode 64! It's housekeeping time again! Ethan and Vincent talk about various miscellaneous stuff, read reviews, and even explain what you can learn from guitar-making videos when you don't make guitars! Enjoy! Video of the Week: Great Guitar Build-Off 2020 Entry - Sunburst Veneer Experiment: Click Here Ethan's Thing of the Week:   The Great Guitar Build-Off 2020: Click Here Vince...

This week's episode is the audio version of our live stream from Monday evening where Ethan and Vincent reveal the winner of the Enlighten Us Challenge and talk about all the entrants. Come hang out with us!

Welcome to Episode 62! The crossover with the Garage Avenger continues, and this week it's us talking to Justin on his show, Make Ideas Reality. Enjoy the episode!! Where to find Justin White online: Instagram: Click Here Twitter: Click Here Website: Click Here YouTube: Click Here Where to find Ethan Carter online: Instagram: Click Here Twitter: Click Here YouTube: Click Here Where to find Vincent...